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Chinese Media Says Washington 'in No Position' to Lecture Beijing How to Deal With Moscow
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/chinese-media-says-washington-in-no-position-to-lecture-beijing-how-to-deal-with-moscow-1105971936.html
January 1, 2023, 9:14 AM
On Saturday, Chinese President Xi Jinping underscored that relations between Moscow and Beijing may "find new opportunities for growth" in 2023.
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Kim Jong-un Accuses US of Creating ‘Asian Version of NATO’
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/kim-jong-un-accuses-us-of-creating-asian-version-of-nato-1105971689.html
January 1, 2023, 8:14 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said on Sunday that the United States, under the pretext of strengthening cooperation with South Korea and Japan, was creating an "Asian version of NATO."
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Russia Seeks to Expand Parliamentary Cooperation With Mozambique, Council Speaker Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/russia-seeks-to-expand-parliamentary-cooperation-with-mozambique-council-speaker-says-1105966948.html
January 1, 2023, 8:10 AM
Valentina Matviyenko arrived in Brazil to officially represent Russia at the inauguration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as the President of the BRICS member country.
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US Aid to Ukraine May Weaken America’s ‘Deterring Capacity’ in East Asia: Report
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/us-aid-to-ukraine-may-weaken-americas-deterring-capacity-in-east-asia-report-1105965788.html
January 1, 2023, 6:56 AM
Since the beginning of the ongoing Russian special operation in Ukraine, the US has sent more than $40 billion worth of arms to Kiev. This is something that Moscow says actually makes Washington a direct party to the Ukrainian conflict.
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Scientists Discover New Organ in Human Body
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/scientists-discover-new-organ-in-human-body-1105965372.html
January 1, 2023, 6:02 AM
The discovery is highly relevant to treating cancer, as radiotherapy can cause complications with these new organs and doctors need to take them into account.
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Casualties Reported as Explosion Hits Military Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/explosion-occured-at-military-airport-of-kabul-some-people-dead-or-injured-interior-ministry-1105966101.html
January 1, 2023, 5:49 AM
KABUL (Sputnik) - The explosion occurred on Sunday at a military airport in the Afghan capital of Kabul, Interior Ministry spokesman Nafi Takoor said, adding that some people were killed or injured as a result of the incident.
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Over 30% of Germans Believe West Should Push Kiev Into Peace Talks With Moscow: Poll
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/over-30-of-germans-believe-west-should-push-kiev-into-peace-talks-with-moscow-poll-1105962687.html
January 1, 2023, 5:22 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Almost a third of Germans believe that the West needs to convince Kiev to start negotiations with Moscow on a ceasefire, a poll conducted by the sociological company YouGov for the newspaper Welt am Sonntag showed on Saturday.
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Russian Cabinet Extends Temporary Rules for Leasing of Foreign Aircraft Until 2024
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/russian-cabinet-extends-temporary-rules-for-leasing-of-foreign-aircraft-until-2024-1105962500.html
January 1, 2023, 5:15 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian government has extended temporary rules for leasing of foreign aircraft for Russian air carriers until 2024, according to a decree on the government's legal portal.
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Canada to Require Air Travelers From China to Present Negative COVID-19 Test Result
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/canada-to-require-air-travelers-from-china-to-present-negative-covid-19-test-result-1105962360.html
January 1, 2023, 4:05 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Canada is introducing a mandatory coronavirus test for plane passengers arriving from China, the country’s government informs.
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Poll: Nearly Half of UK Wants Prince Harry Stripped of Royal Title Following Netflix Drama
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/poll-nearly-half-of-uk-wants-prince-harry-stripped-of-royal-title-following-netflix-drama-1105962175.html
January 1, 2023, 3:33 AM
While a slim majority still believes the royal couple should be invited to the upcoming coronation of Britain’s next king, the findings indicate Harry and Meghan’s participation in a Netflix documentary may have hurt their public image more than it helped.
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Kim Jong-Un Calls to Boost Nuclear Missile Production ‘Exponentially’ as Korean Tensions Grow
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/kim-jong-un-calls-to-boost-nuclear-missile-production-exponentially-as-korean-tensions-grow-1105961898.html
January 1, 2023, 2:30 AM
Pyongyang’s apparent plans to upgrade its military capacities comes as prospects for a lasting peace on the peninsula have dimmed amid tit-for-tat military tests.
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Morocco Prohibits Entry of All Travelers From China Amid Rising COVID Cases
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/morocco-prohibits-entry-of-all-travelers-from-china-amid-rising-covid-cases-1105961777.html
January 1, 2023, 1:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Moroccan authorities have banned all people arriving from China from entering the country, amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
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Kiev Regime Tried (And Failed) to Shake Down Israel for Weapons in Exchange for UN Vote – Report
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/kiev-regime-tried-and-failed-to-shake-down-israel-for-weapons-in-exchange-for-un-vote--report-1105961437.html
January 1, 2023, 12:34 AM
The public admission that Ukrainian officials see their UN votes as little more than leverage to extract concessions from their counterparts suggests an unprincipled and highly transactional understanding of global politics.
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Shooting in Stockholm Suburbs Results in One Person Dead
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/shooting-in-stockholm-suburbs-results-in-one-person-dead-1105961329.html
January 1, 2023, 12:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - One person died and two others were injured in a shooting in the suburbs of Stockholm, the Swedish police inform.
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Assange Requests Leave From Prison to Attend Funeral of Style Icon, Supporter Vivienne Westwood
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/assange-requests-leave-from-prison-to-attend-funeral-of-style-icon-supporter-vivienne-westwood-1105961110.html
December 31, 2022, 10:29 PM
The wife of one of the world’s most famous political prisoners says his legal team is asking that he be allowed a brief leave from HM Prison Belmarsh – but authorities say they’re unlikely to grant it.
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Two Syrian Servicemen Injured in Drone Attack in Latakia Province - Russian Military
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/two-syrian-servicemen-injured-in-drone-attack-in-latakia-province---russian-military-1105960890.html
December 31, 2022, 9:02 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two Syrian servicemen were injured in a terrorist drone strike in the Syrian province of Latakia, Maj. Gen. Oleg Yegorov, deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said on Saturday.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin Delivers New Year Address to the Nation
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/russian-president-vladimir-putin-delivers-new-year-address-to-the-nation-1105957642.html
December 31, 2022, 9:00 PM
The Russian leader recorded his traditional end-of-year speech, wishing happy holidays to his compatriots and listing the most important changes and challenges that the country faced in 2022.
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Year-End Review: The Good, Bad & Ugly of the Biden Administration in 2022
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/year-end-review-the-good-bad--ugly-of-the-biden-administration-in-2022-1105866531.html
December 31, 2022, 8:00 PM
As the year comes to a close, it is worth looking back at 2022 - but more specifically, the good, the bad, and the ugly of US President Joe Biden’s second year in office.
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North Korean Drones Fail to Obtain Meaningful Information - South Korean Military
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/north-korean-drones-fail-to-obtain-meaningful-information---south-korean-military-1105960621.html
December 31, 2022, 7:57 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - South Korean Defense Ministry on Saturday announced that the North Korean drones that infiltrated South Korean territory could not have obtained any meaningful information.
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Musk Loses Over $200 Billion in Record Blow to His Wealth
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/musk-loses-over-200-billion-in-record-blow-to-his-wealth--1105960214.html
December 31, 2022, 6:56 PM
With Musk now ranked number two in the billionaires’ index, it is French magnate Bernard Arnault who holds the unofficial title of the wealthiest person in the world today.
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North Korea Fired One Short-Range Ballistic Missile Toward Sea of Japan - S. Korean Military
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missile-towards-sea-of-japan-reports-1105960366.html
December 31, 2022, 6:41 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korea test-fired its first short-range ballistic missile in 2023, launching it toward the Sea of Japan on Sunday, the South Korean military has detailed.
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Solar Winds May Have Brought 'Water' to Moon, Study Claims
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/solar-winds-may-have-brought-water-to-moon-study-claims-1105959996.html
December 31, 2022, 5:51 PM
The model developed by the team behind the new research hints at the presence of a greater abundance of hydrogen near the Moon's poles.
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Turkey Agrees to Withdraw Troops From Syria Should Damascus Take Political Steps
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/turkey-agrees-to-withdraw-troops-from-syria-should-damascus-take-political-steps---ankara-1105959798.html
December 31, 2022, 5:03 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The withdrawal of Turkish troops from Syria requires steps in the political process, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Saturday.
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Turkey to Discuss With US Purchase of F-16 Fighters in January, Defense Minister Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/turkey-to-discuss-with-us-purchase-of-f-16-fighters-in-january-defense-minister-says-1105959671.html
December 31, 2022, 4:54 PM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - The Turkish delegation will hold talks with the US authorities on the purchase of F-16 fighter jets in January, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Saturday.
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Putin: Russia Won't Give Up Under Pressure, Must Fight
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/putin-russia-wont-give-up-under-pressure-must-fight-1105958925.html
December 31, 2022, 4:04 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia does not yield to foreign pressure and will fight for its interests as long as it takes, President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday.
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Digitalization Brings Kenyans ePlatform to Pay for State Services Online
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/digitalization-brings-kenyans-eplatform-to-pay-for-state-services-online-1105957259.html
December 31, 2022, 3:00 PM
President William Ruto promised to increase the number of government services accessible online from 300 to 5000 in a period of six months earlier this month to make sure that Kenyans across the country, as well as in the diaspora, have simple access to the services.
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Putin Awards Commander of Russian Forces in Ukraine With High Military Award
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/putin-awards-commander-of-russian-forces-in-ukraine-with-high-military-award-1105958098.html
December 31, 2022, 2:57 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday presented a state award to Sergei Surovikin, the general in charge of Russia's military operation in Ukraine.
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Scientist Warns of Fallout From Erupting Volcanoes That Woke Up in 2022
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/scientist-warns-of-fallout-from-erupting-volcanoes-that-woke-up-in-2022-1105956897.html
December 31, 2022, 2:40 PM
The outgoing year has seen the reawakening of several massive volcanoes, with one of them - Fagradalsfjall off the coast of Iceland – being dormant since the 13th century.
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How the Populations of Former USSR Countries Have Changed
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/how-the-populations-of-former-ussr-countries-have-changed-1105946470.html
December 31, 2022, 2:08 PM
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), a country that marked the history of the 20th century, was formed on December 30, 1922.
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Tesla Experienced Worst Annual Stock Drop of 65% in 2022
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/tesla-experienced-worst-annual-stock-drop-of-65-in-2022--1105956065.html
December 31, 2022, 1:38 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US electric car maker Tesla experienced its worst annual stock decline of 65% in 2022, US business media reported.
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Russian FM Lavrov & Turkey's Cavusoglu Hold Phone Talks on Syrian Peace Settlement
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/russian-fm-lavrov--turkeys-cavusoglu-hold-phone-talks-on-syrian-peace-settlement-1105955447.html
December 31, 2022, 1:16 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed coordination of steps in the settlement of the Syrian conflict during a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu, Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
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Ex-FTX Chief Bankman-Fried Plans to Plead Not Guilty to Fraud Charges, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/ex-ftx-chief-bankman-fried-plans-to-plead-not-guilty-to-fraud-charges-reports-say-1105953983.html
December 31, 2022, 1:07 PM
The 30-year-old crypto businessman, charged with fraud and money laundering, was recently placed under house arrest at his parents' home in California after he was released from custody on a $250 million bail package last week.
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Heading to the US: Four Human Skulls Discovered in Mexico Airport Luggage
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/heading-to-the-us-four-human-skulls-discovered-in-mexico-airport-luggage-1105953772.html
December 31, 2022, 1:05 PM
The skulls were sent from the western coastal state of Michoacan, notorious for its levels of violence. Authorities have confiscated the gruesome parcel for further investigation but didn't share any information on the identity of the sender.
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Putin: West Uses Ukrainian People to Divide and Weaken Russia, We Won't Allow That
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/putin-west-uses-ukrainian-people-to-divide-and-weaken-russia-we-wont-allow-that-1105954655.html
December 31, 2022, 12:05 PM
Russia has been conducting a special military operation in Ukraine since February 24.
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Algeria's President Calls on France to Abandon 'Colonizer Complex'
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/algerias-president-calls-on-france-to-abandon-colonizer-complex-1105950204.html
December 31, 2022, 12:00 PM
Born in 1945, Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been serving as the North African country's president and minister of defense since December 2019. He also was Algeria's prime minister from May to August 2017 and minister of housing in 2001–2002 and 2012–2017.
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How the USSR Changed the Face of the World
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/how-the-ussr-changed-the-face-of-the-world-1105953088.html
December 31, 2022, 11:48 AM
On December 30, 2022, Russians and others across the globe commemorated the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). How did the 70 years of the USSR change the world?
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Somalia Gov't Challenges Genel Energy’s Claim of Oil Rights in Breakaway Somaliland
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/somalia-govt-challenges-genel-energys-claim-of-oil-rights-in-breakaway-somaliland-1105946300.html
December 31, 2022, 11:41 AM
Recent oil discoveries in East African countries such as Uganda and Kenya, as well as gas discoveries in Mozambique and Tanzania, have drawn international oil companies' attention to other parts of the region. Somalia is perceived as a highly prospective country with rich hydrocarbon resources.
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Algeria to Issue Visas on Arrival For Sahara-Bound Tourists
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/algeria-to-issue-visas-on-arrival-for-sahara-bound-tourists-1105951974.html
December 31, 2022, 11:18 AM
Africa's largest country doesn’t attract as many tourists as neighboring states in the Maghreb region, such as Morocco and Tunisia. In recent years, however, it has stepped up efforts to boost the tourism sector.
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Greek Citizens Concerned About High Energy Prices, Blame EU Policies
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/greek-citizens-concerned-about-high-energy-prices-blame-eu-policies-1105943958.html
December 31, 2022, 11:00 AM
HERAKLION, Greece (Sputnik) - Greek citizens living on the island of Crete are concerned over high energy prices while also blaming the European Union for mismanaging its energy policy, leading, in their opinion, to the current situation, according to the people surveyed by Sputnik.
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From Hitler Youth to Papacy: Life and Legacy of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/from-hitler-youth-to-papacy-life-and-legacy-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi-1105892594.html
December 31, 2022, 10:48 AM
His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the 265th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 95.
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US Keeps Building Advanced Radar on Palau to Keep Eye on China Amid Growing Tensions
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/us-keeps-building-advanced-radar-on-palau-to-keep-eye-on-china-amid-growing-tensions-1105946601.html
December 31, 2022, 10:43 AM
In 2020, Palau encouraged the US to build a military base on the island to deter China, which the Pacific nation accused of "ongoing destabilizing activities."
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Scholars: Supply and Demand Fluctuations to Have More Effect on Global Oil Markets Than Price Cap
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/scholars-supply-and-demand-fluctuations-to-have-more-effect-on-global-oil-markets-than-price-cap-1105948271.html
December 31, 2022, 9:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) The Western price cap on Russian oil as well as Moscow's retaliatory ban on oil supplies to countries that adopted it will not be as significant for global oil markets as the potential recession crisis or other issues with global supply, experts told Sputnik.
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China's Xi Ready to Maintain Close Cooperation With Putin in 2023
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/chinas-xi-ready-to-maintain-close-cooperation-with-putin-in-2023-1105949069.html
December 31, 2022, 9:38 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a New Year telegram to Russian President Vladimir Putin, expressed the willingness to maintain close contacts with him in the new year, Chinese television reported on Saturday.
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Retired Pope Benedict XVI Dies at Age 95
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/retired-pope-benedict-xvi-dies-at-age-95-1105850388.html
December 31, 2022, 9:34 AM
Pope Francis asked during his weekly audience that a special prayer be said for Pope Emeritus Benedict, his predecessor, who was "very sick."
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Drought's Impact on Kenya’s Economic Growth in 2022 Softer Than Expected – Media
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/droughts-impact-on-kenyas-economic-growth-in-2022-softer-than-expected--media-1105944924.html
December 31, 2022, 9:10 AM
According to the UN, the Horn of Africa has been hit by its most severe drought in 40 years, which has had an impact on tens of millions of people, seriously threatening food security and hindering the development of countries in the region.
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Russian Armed Forces' Victory Inevitable, Russian Defense Minister Shoigu Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/russian-armed-forces-victory-inevitable-russian-defense-minister-shoigu-says-1105948140.html
December 31, 2022, 9:06 AM
In his New Year message to Russian servicemen on Saturday, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, in particular, signaled Moscow's readiness to fight for the right to speak Russian.
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Turkey Agrees to Withdraw Troops From Syria After Trilateral Talks in Moscow
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/turkey-agrees-to-withdraw-troops-from-syria-after-trilateral-talks-in-moscow--1105944663.html
December 31, 2022, 8:02 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ankara agreed to withdraw troops from Syrian territory following trilateral talks between the defense ministers of Russia, Syria and Turkey in Moscow on Wednesday, Syrian media reported, citing anonymous sources in Damascus.
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North Korea’s Draft Budget for Next Year Submitted for Approval
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/north-koreas-draft-budget-for-next-year-submitted-for-approval--1105943840.html
December 31, 2022, 7:51 AM
SEOUL (Sputnik) - North Korea’s Political Bureau has accepted the draft state budget for 2023 during the 6th Enlarged Plenary Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reports on Saturday.
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Pentagon Says Awarded $7.8 Bln in F-35 Contract to Lockheed Martin
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/pentagon-says-awarded-78-bln-in-f-35-contract-to-lockheed-martin-1105942802.html
December 31, 2022, 7:06 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Defense Department has concluded a nearly $8 billion-contract for F-35 fighter jets with Lockheed Martin, the Pentagon has announced.
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US Arms Sales to NATO Allies Almost Double in 2022: Report
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/us-arms-sales-to-nato-allies-almost-double-in-2022-report--1105943652.html
December 31, 2022, 6:49 AM
Apart from sending arms to its NATO allies, the Biden administration also continues to supply Kiev with weapons, something that Moscow warns will only further aggravate the Ukraine conflict.
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Egypt Lifts Import Conditions, Increases Private Sector Role to Get IMF's $3 Bln Support– Media
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/egypt-lifts-import-conditions-increases-private-sector-role-to-get-imfs-3-bln-support-media-1105923933.html
December 31, 2022, 6:43 AM
Egypt secured the 46-month financial support from the International Monetary Fund earlier in December. Lifting import curbs was among the key requirements for receiving the aid provided by the IMF.
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Moscow Expects Unfriendly States' Companies to Sell Stakes in Russian Assets at Half-Price
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/moscow-expects-unfriendly-states-companies-to-sell-stakes-in-russian-assets-at-half-price-1105942926.html
December 31, 2022, 6:35 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Finance Ministry on Friday published a list of conditions for the withdrawal of companies from unfriendly countries from Russia, obliging them to sell their stock at a discount of 50% of their market value.
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Lockheed Martin to Extend Engineering Support for Navy Ship Defense System
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/lockheed-martin-to-extend-engineering-support-for-navy-ship-defense-system-1105942247.html
December 31, 2022, 6:32 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems has won a more than $64 million contract expansion to provide engineering support for the US Navy's Ship Self-Defense System, the US Department of Defense has announced.
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Russian Automobile Industry Considers EU, Africa, Asia as Priority Markets
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/russian-automobile-industry-considers-eu-africa-asia-as-priority-markets-1105943529.html
December 31, 2022, 5:53 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Priority export markets for Russian cars are the countries of the European Union, Africa, Asia and Latin America, the development strategy for the Russian automobile industry until 2035 revealed on Friday.
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Average Gas Futures Price This Year at Over $1,260 Per Thousand Cubic Meters
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/average-gas-futures-price-this-year-at-over-1260-per-thousand-cubic-meters--1105943088.html
December 31, 2022, 5:49 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The average annual price for gas futures in Europe this year amounted to $1,260.8 per thousand cubic meters, according to data from the London-based ICE exchange.
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US Grounds Several F-35 Fighter Jets After Mishap in Texas Runway
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/us-grounds-several-f-35-fighter-jets-after-mishap-in-texas-runway---1105942086.html
December 31, 2022, 5:14 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States grounded several F-35 fighter jets as a result of concerns following a mishap that occurred with the aircraft on the runway of a military base in Texas earlier in December, the Pentagon's F-35 Joint Program Office spokesperson told Sputnik.
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Russian, Western Diplomats at UN Wish for Peace
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/russian-western-diplomats-at-un-wish-for-peace---1105940963.html
December 31, 2022, 4:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian and Western representatives at the United Nations wish peace to each other on New Year’s Eve, Dmitry Polyanskiy, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations, said.
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UN General Assembly Adopts $3.4 Billion Budget for Next Year
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/un-general-assembly-adopts-34-billion-budget-for-next-year-1105941292.html
December 31, 2022, 4:25 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The UN General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a $3.39-billion budget for the United Nations for 2023, Paulina Kubiak, Spokesperson for the President of the 76th Session of the General Assembly Abdulla Shahid, told Sputnik.
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2022 From A to Z: Recapping 365 Days in Just 26 Letters
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/2022-from-a-to-z-recapping-365-days-in-just-26-letters-1105924294.html
December 31, 2022, 4:15 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Take a few minutes to recap the biggest stories we brought you in 2022, from A to Z!
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The Driest News Network: CNN Cuts Booze From NYE Broadcast After Cohen-Cooper Fiasco
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/the-driest-news-network-cnn-cuts-booze-from-nye-broadcast-after-cohen-cooper-fiasco-1105940536.html
December 31, 2022, 4:03 AM
In May, WarnerMedia merged with Discovery, changing the corporate ownership of CNN. Months prior, longtime CNN President Jeff Zucker stepped down after it was revealed he was having an affair with an executive. He was replaced by Chris Licht after the merger was complete.
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UK Introducing COVID-19 Testing for Travelers Flying In From China - Government
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/uk-introducing-covid-19-testing-for-travelers-flying-in-from-china---government-1105940676.html
December 31, 2022, 3:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - People arriving to England from China by plane will need to present negative coronavirus test results before boarding their flight, the UK Department of Health and Social Care informs.
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WHO Asks for More Anti-Coronavirus Measures, Transparency From China
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/who-asks-for-more-anti-coronavirus-measures-transparency-from-china-1105940284.html
December 31, 2022, 3:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The World Health Organization (WHO) has held a high-level meeting with Chinese representatives amid a spike in coronavirus cases in China.
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Pioneering US Journalist Barbara Walters Dead at 93
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/pioneering-us-journalist-barbara-walters-dead-at-93-1105938658.html
December 31, 2022, 2:46 AM
Barbara Walters was a pioneering journalist who interviewed some of the most powerful, influential, and controversial figures in the world, including Fidel Castro, Saddam Hussein, Muammar Gaddafi, and Bashar al-Assad.
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One of the Best Meteor Showers of the Year Quadrantids Coming January 2-3
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/one-of-the-best-meteor-showers-of-the-year-quadrantids-coming-january-2-3-1105938499.html
December 31, 2022, 1:59 AM
The next significant meteor shower will be the Lyrids, which will take place in mid to late April, peaking between April 22 and 23.
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US Stocks Close Out Worst Year Since 2008, Tumble 20.4% on Average
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/us-stocks-close-out-worst-year-since-2008-tumble-204-on-average-1105937625.html
December 31, 2022, 12:34 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US stocks closed out the worst year since 2008, marking a fall of 20.4% on average as the United States prepares to enter next year in a long-predicted recession.
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North Korea Launches Three Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Toward Sea of Japan - S. Korean Military
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/north-korea-reportedly-launches-unidentified-projectile-toward-sea-of-japan-1105936902.html
December 30, 2022, 11:18 PM
The launch comes days after five drones purported to be from North Korea violated South Korea's airspace and prompted Seoul to undertake precautionary military drills. South Korean aircraft had failed to intercept the drones.
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So Long, Farewell: Venezuelan Opposition Puts End to Interim Government Led by Juan Guaido
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/so-long-farewell-venezuelan-opposition-puts-end-to-interim-government-led-by-juan-guaido-1105936413.html
December 30, 2022, 10:33 PM
In 2019, the US-backed Juan Guaidó declared that the reelection of Nicolás Maduro was illegitimate and declared himself the interim President of Venezuela. His regime was backed by dozens of Western Countries but never got the support of the Venezuelan people.
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'Citizen Hero': NFL Quarterback Blaine Gabbert Saves Family in Helicopter Crash
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/citizen-hero-nfl-quarterback-blaine-gabbert-saves-family-in-helicopter-crash-1105935141.html
December 30, 2022, 9:58 PM
Blaine Gabbert was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2011 and has served as Tom Brady’s backup in Tampa Bay since 2020. He has also played for the San Francisco 49ers, Arizona Cardinals and Tennessee Titans.
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'More Than History in The Making': Cristiano Ronaldo Officially Signs With Al Nassr FC
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/more-than-history-in-the-making-cristiano-ronaldo-officially-heading-to-al-nassr-fc-1105935390.html
December 30, 2022, 9:21 PM
Earlier this month, Cristiano Ronaldo denied reports he was heading to Al Nassr, saying in a news conference at the 2022 World Cup that the rumors were "not true." It was reported by CBS Sports earlier this month the legendary player was still looking for a European club to join.
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Southwest Airlines Returns to Normalcy After Deluge of Holiday, Weather Challenges
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/southwest-airlines-returns-to-normalcy-after-deluge-of-holiday-weather-challenges-1105934822.html
December 30, 2022, 8:55 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Southwest Airlines announced it is resuming normal operations on Friday following a Christmas holiday debacle that saw the airline cancel at least 16,000 flights amid a winter storm.
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Brazil to Reportedly Rename Largest Port After Late Football Legend Pele
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/brazil-to-reportedly-rename-largest-port-after-late-football-legend-pele-1105934581.html
December 30, 2022, 8:20 PM
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - The largest port in Brazil and Latin America, located in the city of Santos, will be named after three-time world football champion Pele, Brazilian news portal G1 reported on Friday, citing Santos ex-mayor Paulo Alessandri Barbosa.
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Echoing Merkel, Fmr French Prez Confirms West Lied to Russia on Minsk Deal to Buy Kiev Time to Rearm
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/echoing-merkel-fmr-french-prez-confirms-west-lied-to-russia-on-minsk-deal-to-buy-kiev-time-to-rearm-1105933761.html
December 30, 2022, 7:12 PM
The revelation comes a few weeks after Germany's former chancellor admitted that the peace agreement struck in the Belarusian capital in February 2015 was a contrivance used to buy time to build up Ukraine’s military after it had been shattered in fierce fighting with Donbass militias.
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New Year & Christmas the African Way
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/new-year--christmas-the-african-way-1105928474.html
December 30, 2022, 7:00 PM
As the world celebrates the holidays, Sputnik has looked for some unique New Year and Christmas traditions in Africa.
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USSR Defended African Countries, Helped Asia, Foreign Diplomats Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/ussr-defended-african-countries-helped-asia-foreign-diplomats-say-1105916934.html
December 30, 2022, 6:40 PM
Friday, December 30, marks 100 years since the adoption of the declaration on the formation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) in 1922. Sputnik spoke with ambassadors of countries who have enjoyed mutually beneficial cooperation and help from Moscow in recent history.
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New Ukrainian Media Law Nationalistic, Anti-Russian, European MP Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/new-ukrainian-media-law-nationalistic-anti-russian-european-mp-says-1105933122.html
December 30, 2022, 6:39 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine's new censorship legislation that enables Kiev to shut down any news media is part of the current government's nationalistic policies aimed primarily at eliminating Russian heritage and rewriting history, Thierry Mariani, a French member of the European parliament, told Sputnik.
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Russia's Aeroflot Buys Ten Boeing 777 Aircraft From Irish Leasing Company
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/russias-aeroflot-buys-ten-boeing-777-aircraft-from-irish-leasing-company--1105932997.html
December 30, 2022, 6:22 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's biggest carrier Aeroflot announced on Friday that it has bought 10 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which have been under financial lease from an Irish leasing company since 2013 and 2014, and will continue to work on further aircraft buyback deals.
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US Restates It’s Locked in Global Struggle With China as Beijing Urges ‘Recalibration’ of Relations
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/us-restates-its-locked-in-global-struggle-with-china-as-beijing-urges-recalibration-of-relations-1105932377.html
December 30, 2022, 5:52 PM
Over the past decade, as China has continued its economic rise, the United States has ramped up its military deployments and diplomatic engagement with Asian partners to try to hem in China both militarily and diplomatically.
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Fraud Case: Is Bankman-Fried's Closeness to White House & Democratic Party Paying off?
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/fraud-case-is-bankman-frieds-closeness-to-white-house--democratic-party-paying-off-1105931467.html
December 30, 2022, 5:03 PM
Sam Bankman-Fried, an FTX founder charged with fraud and money laundering, had held at least four meetings with senior White House officials before his crypto-currency exchange collapsed, according to Bloomberg. Bankman-Fried's brother, Gabriel, has been seen at least twice in the executive mansion.
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How Saddam Hussein’s Execution Scarred Iraq and Changed US Foreign Policy Forever
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/how-saddam-husseins-execution-scarred-iraq-and-changed-us-foreign-policy-forever-1105930776.html
December 30, 2022, 4:50 PM
Friday marks the anniversary of the December 30, 2006 execution of Saddam Hussein, the former Iraqi leader reviled by Iranians for his 1980s war of aggression, but respected by many Iraqis for standing up to Western imperialism. How did Hussein’s hanging by the American occupation regime affect Iraq and alter US foreign policy? Sputnik explains.
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Suspect Arrested in Pennsylvania in Connection With Murders of 4 Idaho Students - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/suspect-arrested-in-pennsylvania-in-connection-with-murders-of-4-idaho-students---reports-1105931914.html
December 30, 2022, 4:33 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A 28-year-old man was arrested in Pennsylvania in connection with the murders of four University of Idaho students last month, a local ABC affiliate reported on Friday.
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US Won't Consider Petroleum to Be of Russian Origin Once It is Transformed in Another Jurisdiction
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/us-wont-consider-petroleum-to-be-of-russian-origin-once-it-is-transformed-in-another-jurisdiction-1105931747.html
December 30, 2022, 4:27 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Russian petroleum products will no longer be considered to be of Russian origin and subject to the price cap once they are transformed in another jurisdiction, the US Treasury announced on Friday.
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The Ever-Growing List of British MPs Accused of Sexual Misconduct
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/the-ever-growing-list-of-british-mps-accused-of-sexual-misconduct-1105919018.html
December 30, 2022, 3:57 PM
The latest sex scandal to engulf the UK Parliament implicates MPs from all parties in prostitution and unwelcome sexual advances towards staff on drunken official trips abroad. But the allegations are just the tip of the iceberg of sleaze since the current crop were elected three years ago.
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Fighting Between M23 & Rival Groups Reportedly Breaks Out in Eastern DR Congo
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/fighting-between-m23--rival-groups-reportedly-breaks-out-in-eastern-dr-congo-1105930402.html
December 30, 2022, 3:20 PM
Last week, M23 rebels started to pull out from previously-seized territories in the eastern part of Democratic Republic of the Congo, manifesting support of the peace process organized by the East African Community (EAC). However, stability and peace are yet to be established in the region.
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Eritrea Withdrawing Troops From Ethiopia's Rebel Region of Tigray - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/eritrea-withdrawing-troops-from-ethiopias-rebel-region-of-tigray---reports-1105930264.html
December 30, 2022, 3:05 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Eritrean troops are leaving major cities in Ethiopia's northern region of Tigray, ruled by the rebel Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), Western media reported on Friday, citing sources.
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Development, Innovation & Economy: How Far Has Africa Progressed in 2022?
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/development-innovation--economy-how-far-has-africa-progressed-in-2022---1105888945.html
December 30, 2022, 2:24 PM
Despite general global turbulence and lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, this year has been particularly eventful for African nations. The countries have increased their role in the world's politics, trade and economy - as well as cultural life - and achieved higher results in development and innovation.
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US House Committee Releases Trump's Tax Returns After Years-Long Legal Battle
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/us-house-committee-releases-trumps-tax-returns-after-years-long-legal-battle-1105928773.html
December 30, 2022, 2:20 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House Ways and Means Committee on Friday released the tax returns of former President Donald Trump from 2015-2020 after a years-long legal battle in which he fought to keep them private.
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Whirlwind Swirls Around El Castillo Pyramid in Mexico - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/whirlwind-swirls-around-el-castillo-pyramid-in-mexico---video-1105922623.html
December 30, 2022, 1:59 PM
Chichen Itza is a city in Mexico inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List; it was also included among the Wonders of the World in 2007.
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Blast at Restaurant in Turkey Kills Seven People, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/blast-in-restaurant-in-turkey-kills-seven-people-reports-say-1105927322.html
December 30, 2022, 1:48 PM
An explosion rocked a restaurant in the city of Aydın in Turkey, according to preliminary reports, killing 7 people, local media reports, citing local authorities.
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Chinese Foreign Ministry Urges US to Stop Arms Sales to Taiwan
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/chinese-foreign-ministry-urges-us-to-stop-arms-sales-to-taiwan-1105926218.html
December 30, 2022, 1:19 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The United States should stop the sale of arms to Taiwan and cut military ties with the island, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Friday.
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Russia Has Bright Opportunities But Understandably Some Residents Miss USSR: US Expert
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/russia-has-bright-opportunities-but-understandably-some-residents-miss-ussr-us-expert-1105926025.html
December 30, 2022, 1:16 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The fact that some residents of Russia miss the former Soviet Union is understandable, but Russia has bright opportunities ahead, the Washington-based Eurasia Center Executive Vice President, Earl Rasmussen, told Sputnik.
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UFO Invasion or Incoming Meteorite: Mysterious Blaze in Sky Puzzles Russia's Social Media - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/ufo-invasion-or-incoming-meteorite-mysterious-blaze-in-sky-puzzles-russias-social-media---video-1105923346.html
December 30, 2022, 1:08 PM
An UFO, comet, meteorite or plane were just some of the suggestions put forward by excited Russian social media users when they saw the footage posted on December 28.
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‘Major Political Error’: Moscow Warned About NATO Expansion in 2001, Declassified Docs Reveal
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/major-political-errormoscow-warned-about-nato-expansion-in-2001-declassified-docs-reveal-1105922136.html
December 30, 2022, 11:58 AM
In the mid-1990s, the Clinton administration broke with its predecessor’s pledge to Moscow not to expand the Western military alliance “one inch east” of a reunified Germany. Three decades on, relations between Russia and the West are perhaps worse than they ever were even in the darkest days of the Cold War.
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Aerosmith Frontman Steven Tyler Accused of Sexual Assault on Minor in 1970s, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/aerosmith-frontman-steven-tyler-accused-of-sexual-assault-on-minor-in-1970s-reports-say-1105923461.html
December 30, 2022, 11:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A woman has filed a lawsuit against Steven Tyler, lead singer of American rock band Aerosmith, accusing him of sexual assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress in the 1970s, when she was a minor, Rolling Stone magazine reported on Thursday, citing the lawsuit.
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A Fiery Monster Lump is Bubbling Beneath Yellowstone’s Supervolcano, Reveals Study
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/a-fiery-monster-lump-is-bubbling-beneath-yellowstones-supervolcano-reveals-study-1105907318.html
December 30, 2022, 11:07 AM
The 3,472-square-mile Yellowstone Park, known for its geothermal features, is located in the western United States and sits on a supervolcano - Yellowstone Caldera.
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Bolivian Court Orders Opposition Governor’s Detention for 4 Months, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/bolivian-court-orders-opposition-governors-detention-for-4-months-reports-say-1105918835.html
December 30, 2022, 10:07 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Bolivian court has ordered pre-trial detention of Luis Fernando Camacho, opposition governor of the province of Santa Cruz, in a coup d'état case for four months, Bolivian media reported on Friday.
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Myanmar's Ousted Leader Aung San Suu Kyi Sentenced to Another 7 Years in Prison, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/myanmars-ousted-leader-aung-san-suu-kyi-sentenced-to-another-7-years-in-prison-reports-say-1105918729.html
December 30, 2022, 10:04 AM
BANGKOK (Sputnik) - A court in Myanmar's capital, Naypyidaw, on Friday sentenced the country's ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, and former President Win Myint to seven years in prison each on five corruption charges, Myanmar's news portal reported, citing the court.
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Putin Says Russia-China Trade Will Grow by 25% by End of 2022 Despite Intimidation by West
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/putin-says-russia-china-trade-will-grow-by-25-by-end-of-2022-despite-intimidation-by-west-1105918412.html
December 30, 2022, 10:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Despite the intimidation by some Western countries, trade between Russia and China will grow by about 25% by the end of 2022, and the $200 billion level will be reached ahead of schedule, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
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Over 3,000 Killed Civilians Found in Mariupol: Russian Investigative Committee
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/over-3000-killed-civilians-found-in-mariupol-russian-investigative-committee-1105918223.html
December 30, 2022, 9:55 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has found more than 3,000 killed civilians in Mariupol after taking control over the city, the Russian Investigative Committee told Sputnik.
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Putin Invites Xi to Come to Moscow Next Year
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/putin-invites-xi-to-come-to-moscow-next-year-1105917063.html
December 30, 2022, 9:02 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday he had invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to come to Moscow next year.
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Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping Hold Virtual Meeting
https://sputniknews.com/20221230/vladimir-putin-and-xi-jinping-hold-virtual-meeting-1105906375.html
December 30, 2022, 8:46 AM
On December 21, Chinese leader Xi Jinping held a meeting with Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev in Beijing. During the visit, Medvedev conveyed a message from Putin, which noted the unprecedented level of Russian-Chinese political dialogue and practical cooperation.
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