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Intruding on Real Writing Jobs? Internet Fumes as Media Portal Churns Out AI-Generated Articles
https://sputniknews.com/20230114/intruding-on-real-writing-jobs-internet-fumes-as-media-portal-churns-out-ai-generated-articles-1106311066.html
January 14, 2023, 9:54 AM
A news outlet embarked on the experiment of publishing articles written by artificial intelligence (AI) in November, but has kept it low key, without any formal announcement, and with content seemingly optimized for search traffic – but this has not gone unnoticed.
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Sudan Reportedly Seeks to Resume Its Membership in African Union
https://sputniknews.com/20230114/sudan-reportedly-seeks-to-resume-its-membership-in-african-union-1106310829.html
January 14, 2023, 9:42 AM
Sudan's membership in the African Union (AU) was suspended in October 2021, following a military coup that toppled the transitional government of Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok. The regional bloc condemned the "seizure of power," suspending the country from all its activities until the restoration of constitutional order.
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Russia Dominates Arctic Region With Icebreaking Capabilities, Polar Guide Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230114/russia-dominates-arctic-region-with-icebreaking-capabilities-polar-guide-says-1106312576.html
January 14, 2023, 9:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's dominance in the Arctic is indisputable with its icebreaking, military and research capabilities that are superior to those of other countries operating in the region such as the United States, Russian traveler, athlete and polar guide Viktor Simonov told Sputnik.
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France's 10-Year War in Sahel: Colonialism Legacy, Regime Changes & Control Over Uranium
https://sputniknews.com/20230114/frances-10-year-war-in-sahel-colonialism-legacy-regime-changes--control-over-uranium-1106311201.html
January 14, 2023, 9:34 AM
On January 11, 2013 Paris' Operation Serval kicked off in Mali, opening the door to the broader military Operation Barkhane in the Sahel. 10 years later, France withdrew from the region, leaving a gap in the West African state's security that has since been filled by Russians.
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Prince Harry Ditched Parts From Memoir to ‘Spare Family’, Afraid They Would 'Never Forgive' Him
https://sputniknews.com/20230114/prince-harry-ditched-parts-from-memoir-to-spare-family-afraid-they-would-never-forgive-him-1106305460.html
January 14, 2023, 8:34 AM
The Duke of Sussex's controversial 410-page memoir, Spare, hit bookshelves on January 10, reverberating with criticism of the royal family and the British tabloids, and echoing the self-pitying claims made by him and his wife, Meghan Markle in their previous Netlix documentary.
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Nigerian Firm Discovers Oil in Northern State of Nasarawa, Media Report
https://sputniknews.com/20230114/nigerian-firm-discovers-oil-in-northern-state-of-nasarawa-media-report-1106307701.html
January 14, 2023, 8:03 AM
There are more than 225 million inhabitants of Nigeria. In terms of economy, Africa's most populous country predominantly relies on the petroleum sector. The country has 28.9% of the continent's oil reserves and 32.1% of its gas reserves, but the industry faces difficulties largely connected with security issues.
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US, Japan Agree to Deepen Cooperation on Semiconductors, Nuclear Energy
https://sputniknews.com/20230114/us-japan-agree-to-deepen-cooperation-on-semiconductors-nuclear-energy-1106309597.html
January 14, 2023, 8:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US and Japan have agreed to deepen their cooperation on semiconductors and nuclear energy, according to a joint statement released after a bilateral meeting between US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Washington.
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Death Toll From Floods in Philippines Rises to 20
https://sputniknews.com/20230114/death-toll-from-floods-in-philippines-rises-to-20-1106309449.html
January 14, 2023, 7:49 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The death toll from the floods in the Philippines has reached 20, while another eight people were injured, the country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) informs.
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'Masters of the Universe Villain Audition?' Miss USA's Outfit Leaves Internet Cringing - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20230114/masters-of-the-universe-villain-audition-miss-usas-outfit-leaves-internet-cringing---video-1106307798.html
January 14, 2023, 7:21 AM
The 71st Miss Universe pageant takes place on January 14 at the New Orleans’ Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, with over 80 women from around the world competing for the coveted title.
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'Top Secret' Docs Among Cache of Reportedly 20 ‘Classified’ Files Found at Biden Locations
https://sputniknews.com/20230114/top-secret-docs-among-cache-of-reportedly-20-classified-files-found-at-biden-locations-1106303919.html
January 14, 2023, 5:56 AM
US President Joe Biden has found himself drawn into a legal and political quagmire over his handling of classified government records hailing back to his time as US vice president, with Attorney General Merrick Garland appointing veteran prosecutor Robert Hur as a special counsel on Thursday to handle the investigation.
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Russia to Launch Three Glonass Satellites in 2023, Roscosmos Subsidiary Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230114/russia-to-launch-three-glonass-satellites-in-2023-roscosmos-subsidiary-says-1106304057.html
January 14, 2023, 5:11 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia plans to add two Glonass-K satellites and one Glonass-K2 to the constellation this year, Glavkosmos, a subsidiary of the Russian space agency Roscosmos, informed.
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Brazilian Supreme Court Greenlights Probe Into Bolsonaro Over Nation's Jan 8 Capital Riot
https://sputniknews.com/20230114/brazilian-supreme-court-greenlights-probe-into-bolsonaro-over-nations-jan-8-capital-riot-1106303259.html
January 14, 2023, 4:20 AM
On January 8, supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed the National Congress building in Brasilia as well as the Supreme Federal Court and the Planalto Presidential Palace in an effort to keep Bolsonaro in power. The riot took place just a week after leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s inauguration.
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Top Senator Vows to Block F-16 Sale Unless Turkey ‘Begins to Act Like a Trusted Ally’
https://sputniknews.com/20230114/top-senator-vows-to-block-f-16-sale-unless-turkey-begins-to-act-like-a-trusted-ally-1106303396.html
January 14, 2023, 3:59 AM
Objections by the chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee signals there’s still a rocky road ahead for the proposed weapons deal as Turkey’s protests continue to impede Sweden and Finland’s submission to NATO.
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Polish Gas Transmission Network Unaffected by Amber Grid Gas Pipeline Blast - Operator
https://sputniknews.com/20230114/polish-gas-transmission-network-unaffected-by-amber-grid-gas-pipeline-blast---operator-1106303106.html
January 14, 2023, 3:28 AM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - An explosion on a gas pipeline belonging to Lithuanian gas transmission operator Amber Grid and connecting Lithuania and Latvia did not affect the Polish gas transmission network, Polish gas operator Gaz-System said.
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Report: French Cyber Chief Worried US' Hunt Forward Teams May Abuse Trust to Steal Allies’ Secrets
https://sputniknews.com/20230114/report-french-cyber-chief-worried-us-hunt-forward-teams-may-abuse-trust-to-steal-allies-secrets-1106302992.html
January 14, 2023, 3:22 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - France's cybersecurity chief fears that experts sent by the United States to allies to bolster their defenses may be scouring their computer systems for secrets, French media learned.
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Ukrainian Soldiers Could Be Preparing Attack Using Chemical Weapons - Russian Embassy
https://sputniknews.com/20230114/ukrainian-soldiers-could-be-preparing-attack-using-chemical-weapons---russian-embassy-1106302878.html
January 14, 2023, 3:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian troops could be preparing an attack against Russian soldiers involving chemical weapons, the Russian Embassy in the United Kingdom warns.
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Japanese Foreign Minister: US Planning Development of Lunar Exploration
https://sputniknews.com/20230114/japanese-foreign-minister-us-planning-development-of-lunar-exploration-1106302737.html
January 14, 2023, 2:58 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan Yoshimasa Hayashi said during a signing ceremony of a new collaboration in space agreement with the United States that the two countries are planning to jointly develop a lunar exploration program.
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Los Angeles BLM Co-Founder: US Moving Toward Police State Amid 3 Officer-Involved Deaths
https://sputniknews.com/20230114/los-angeles-blm-co-founder-us-moving-toward-police-state-amid-3-officer-involved-deaths-1106302582.html
January 14, 2023, 2:46 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is moving toward a police state in which law enforcement agencies consume more public resources, Black Lives Matter Los Angeles co-founder Melina Abdullah told Sputnik following three officer-involved deaths in the city this year.
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FIFA Opens Disciplinary Proceedings Against Argentina Over World Cup Celebrations
https://sputniknews.com/20230114/fifa-opens-disciplinary-proceedings-against-argentina-over-world-cup-celebrations-1106302439.html
January 14, 2023, 2:05 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Football Federation (FIFA) said on Friday it had opened a disciplinary proceedings against the Argentinian Football Association in connection with the offensive behavior of players after the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar.
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Fact-Checking Friday the 13th: What's the History Behind ‘Unlucky’ Day
https://sputniknews.com/20230114/fact-checking-friday-the-13th-whats-the-history-behind-unlucky-day-1106301858.html
January 14, 2023, 1:45 AM
According to Western superstition, Friday the 13th is an unlucky day that occurs anytime the 13th day of a Gregorian month falls on a Friday. The spooky event happens at least once a year but can also occur up to three times a year depending on whether the month begins with a Sunday, leaving those who are superstitious—on edge.
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Davos Slammed as ‘Masterclass in Hypocrisy’ as Study Finds Attendees Take 1,000+ Private Flights
https://sputniknews.com/20230114/davos-slammed-as-masterclass-in-hypocrisy-as-study-finds-attendees-take-1000-private-flights-1106302155.html
January 14, 2023, 1:35 AM
The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting once again managed to unite critics both left and right in condemnation of the annual conference for Western politicians, celebrities, and oligarchs who are staunchly committed to convincing the rest of us to cut back.
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Moscow: Sweden’s Refusal to Share Nord Stream Findings Suggests They’re ‘Hiding Something’
https://sputniknews.com/20230114/moscow-swedens-refusal-to-share-nord-stream-findings-suggests-theyre-hiding-something-1106301675.html
January 14, 2023, 12:41 AM
Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman skewered Sweden for staying silent about the identity of the perpetrators of the notorious terrorist attack that crippled Russian revenues and European energy supplies.
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Nebenzia: Peaceful Negotiations Possible if Kiev Ensures No Threats Will Emanate From Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20230114/nebenzia-peaceful-negotiations-possible-if-kiev-ensures-no-threats-will-emanate-from-ukraine-1106299862.html
January 14, 2023, 12:13 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – Russia is ready for peaceful negotiations on Ukraine if it helps ensure no threat will emanate from Ukrainian territory in the future, Russian Envoy to the UN Vassily Nebenzia said on Friday.
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Finnish Parliament Speaker Cancels Visit to Turkey After Ankara Disinvites Swedish Rep
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/finnish-parliament-speaker-cancels-visit-to-turkey-after-ankara-disinvites-swedish-rep-1106301098.html
January 13, 2023, 11:24 PM
HELSINKI (Sputnik) - Finland's parliamentary speaker Matti Vanhanen on Friday called off his planned trip to Ankara after Turkey canceled the invitation to his Swedish counterpart over a Kurdish protest in Stockholm.
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Video: Blast Rocks Lithuania-Latvia Pipeline, Operators Say Explosion Unintentional
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/video-blast-rocks-lithuania-latvia-pipeline-operators-say-explosion-unintentional-1106300562.html
January 13, 2023, 10:44 PM
A preliminary investigation showed no signs of foul play but that didn’t stop at least one Western media commentator from immediately pointing the finger at Russia anyway.
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‘A Serious Situation’: Dallas Zoo Temporarily Shutters After Clouded Leopard Escapes Enclosure
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/a-serious-situation-dallas-zoo-closes-doors-after-clouded-leopard-escapes-enclosure-1106300211.html
January 13, 2023, 10:34 PM
In South Africa in September, a host of wild animals escaped from their enclosures, including wild dogs, rhinoceroses, lions, and elephants, running rampant in the nearby towns and fields. Several people were injured and livestock eaten, but only some of the animals were recaptured.
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Report: Supreme Court Investigators Have Narrowed List of Suspects in Roe v. Wade Leak
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/report-supreme-court-investigators-have-narrowed-list-of-suspects-in-roe-v-wade-leak--1106299170.html
January 13, 2023, 10:10 PM
In early May of 2022, a Supreme Court draft opinion written by Justice Samuel Alito was leaked to journalists at Politico, revealing that the high court had voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, a 1973 precedent which established access to abortion as a constitutional right.
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Yellen Warns Congress of ‘Extraordinary Measures’ to Avoid Default if Debt Limit Hit Next Week
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/yellen-warns-congress-of-extraordinary-measures-to-avoid-default-if-debt-limit-hit-next-week-1106299614.html
January 13, 2023, 9:47 PM
The US Congress has just days to lift the nation’s debt ceiling before the US Treasury will be forced to resort to “extraordinary measures” to avoid a default, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned on Friday.
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Nothing to See Here: German Defense Ministry Calls Reports About Lambrecht's Resignation 'Rumors'
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/nothing-to-see-here-german-defense-ministry-calls-reports-about-lambrechts-resignation-rumors-1106299028.html
January 13, 2023, 9:03 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - Reports about the possible resignation of German Defense Minister Christine Lambrecht are rumors that the ministry will not comment on, a spokesperson for the country's defense ministry told RIA Novosti.
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Age Fraud Debate Flares Anew Around Germany's Youngest Football Star Moukoko
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/age-fraud-debate-flares-anew-around-germanys-youngest-football-star-moukoko-1106298594.html
January 13, 2023, 8:48 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Debates around alleged age fraud appear to have cost Germany's youngest football star Youssoufa Moukoko lucrative offers from Premier League, media reported on Friday.
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Pentagon Now Required to Research Mysterious 1945 UFO Incident at Trinity Nuclear Test Site
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/pentagon-now-required-to-research-mysterious-1945-ufo-incident-at-trinity-nuclear-test-site-1106297724.html
January 13, 2023, 7:32 PM
Pressure has been building on the US government in recent years to provide explanations for the burgeoning number of sightings of unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), as well as long-unsolved mysteries going back decades. While many believe them to be alien spacecraft, the Pentagon is more concerned about their likely Earthly origins.
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Russia, China Enjoy Record 29% Bump in Trade, Signaling Failure of Western Sanctions
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/russia-china-enjoy-record-29-bump-in-trade-signaling-failure-of-western-sanctions-1106296999.html
January 13, 2023, 7:08 PM
Russia and China ramped up diplomatic and economic cooperation on a number of fronts in 2022. Earlier this month, in a New Year’s telegram to President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed Beijing's readiness to continue to deepen “comprehensive strategic cooperation and practical collaboration” with Moscow.
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Why Proposal to Place Zelensky Bust in Capitol Speaks Volumes About Corruption in DC
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/why-proposal-to-place-zelensky-bust-in-capitol-speaks-volumes-about-corruption-in-dc-1106294098.html
January 13, 2023, 6:55 PM
South Carolina Republican Congressman Joe Wilson introduced a resolution to place a bust of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the US Capitol earlier this week only to come under criticism from his fellow GOP lawmakers.
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Archaeologists Discover Immense 2,000-Year-Old Temple of Poseidon in Greece
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/archaeologists-discover-immense-2000-year-old-temple-of-poseidon-in-greece-1106291006.html
January 13, 2023, 6:23 PM
An ancient sanctuary dedicated to the god of the seas, Poseidon of Samia, was mentioned by Greek historian Strabo in his work 'Geographica'.
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US Abrams Tanks, Bradley IFVs Spotted in Netherlands en Route to Eastern Europe – Photos, Videos
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/us-abrams-tanks-bradley-ifvs-spotted-at-dutch-port-en-route-to-eastern-europe--photos-videos-1106296608.html
January 13, 2023, 6:21 PM
NATO has spent the past two-and-a-half decades approaching Russia’s western frontiers, and used the dramatic escalation of the nine-year-old security crisis in Ukraine last February to deploy even more troops and military hardware in Eastern Europe.
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Republicans Preparing to Move Forward With Ukraine Aid Audit, US Congresswoman Greene Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/us-congresswoman-greene-says-preparing-to-move-forward-with-ukraine-aid-audit-1106296293.html
January 13, 2023, 5:53 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene said on Friday that she and other House Republican lawmakers are preparing to move forward with an audit of US aid to Ukraine, an idea first proposed late last year before the House Republican majority took effect.
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Stress at Middle Age Raises Risk of Dementia Later in Life for Men, Study Claims
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/stress-at-middle-age-raises-risk-of-dementia-later-in-life-for-men-study-claims-1106294532.html
January 13, 2023, 5:24 PM
Psychiatric researchers have warned that stress, depression and fatigue at middle age can increase the risk of men suffering senile dementia later on in life.
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China Commissions AI-Controlled Drone Mothership Research Vessel Zhu Hai Yun
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/china-commissions-ai-controlled-drone-mothership-research-vessel-zhu-hai-yun-1106295485.html
January 13, 2023, 5:17 PM
China has officially inaugurated its latest research vessel, a high-tech "smart ship" that can navigate autonomously and deploy dozens of drones into the air or sea.
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'Their Blood, Our Bullets': How US Training of Ukrainians Exposes Washington's Grim Global Strategy
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/their-blood-our-bullets-how-us-training-of-ukrainians-exposes-washingtons-grim-global-strategy-1106295644.html
January 13, 2023, 5:03 PM
The United States has allocated over $125 million to train more than 26,000 Ukrainian troops since the 2014 coup in Kiev, with Washington's allies providing instruction to tens of thousands more. What challenges does this assistance pose? What are its risks and benefits? And why are some US officials speaking out in opposition? Sputnik explores.
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'Likely to Cause Offence': Posters of Demi Lovato in Bondage Gear on Crucifix Bed Banned in UK
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/likely-to-cause-offence-posters-of-demi-lovato-in-bondage-gear-on-crucifix-bed-banned-in-uk--1106291957.html
January 13, 2023, 4:39 PM
The UK Advertising Standards Authority announced on 11 January that an inquiry was being launched into posters promoting singer Demi Lovato’s new album in London. Several people complained to the board about the image of the pop star dressed in bondage-style gear and sprawled on a crucifix-shaped mattress.
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Reports: US Justice Dept. Wants to Interview Two People Who Searched Trump's Properties
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/reports-us-justice-dept-wants-to-interview-two-people-who-searched-trumps-properties-1106294815.html
January 13, 2023, 4:24 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Department of Justice wants to talk to two people who searched the properties of former President Donald Trump in November in order to determine whether all classified documents were returned to the federal government, American media reported on Friday, citing sources.
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Technology Developing Fast - Human Cloning 'Red Line' May be Crossed One Day, Scientist Warns
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/technology-developing-fast---human-cloning-red-line-may-be-crossed-one-day-scientist-warns-1106291356.html
January 13, 2023, 4:12 PM
The Additional Protocol to the Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine on the prohibition of cloning human beings was presented in Paris on 12 January 1998. Alexey Deykin, senior scientist at the Institute of Gene Biology in Russia's Academy of Sciences, has sat down with Sputnik to discuss the recent developments and ethical concerns.
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British Man Fined For Throwing Egg at King Charles — and Missing
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/british-man-fined-for-throwing-egg-at-king-charles--and-missing-1106289203.html
January 13, 2023, 3:35 PM
The Luton incident in December was the second egging attempt on King Charles III within weeks. The monarch escaped unscathed — and with his suit unblemished — after the yolk-packed projectile missed its mark.
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Top 10 Countries in Africa With Strongest Military
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/top-10-countries-in-africa-with-strongest-military-1106289095.html
January 13, 2023, 3:06 PM
Egypt, Algeria, South Africa, Nigeria, and Ethiopia are the most powerful military nations in Africa, according to the recently released Global Firepower Index 2023, with Egypt making it into the top 20 globally.
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Kanye West Reportedly Ties Knot With Yeezy Designer & Kardashian Lookalike in Secret Ceremony
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/kanye-west-reportedly-ties-knot-with-yeezy-designer--kardashian-lookalike-in-secret-ceremony-1106289245.html
January 13, 2023, 2:50 PM
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian, who got hitched officially in 2014, have had a rocky relationship. The couple have four children: nine-year-old North, seven-year-old Saint, four-year-old Chicago and three-year-old Psalm. In February 2021, the TV reality star filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences.
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Pro-Government Parties Win Majority in Benin’s 2023 Legislative Elections
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/pro-government-parties-win-majority-in-benins-2023-legislative-elections-1106280156.html
January 13, 2023, 2:08 PM
On 8 January, the people of Benin cast their ballot in the country's parliamentary elections, which saw opposition parties take part for the first time since President Patrice Talon came to power in April 2016.
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Spin It! Time Travel is Possible if Universe is Rotating, Study Suggests
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/spin-it-time-travel-is-possible-if-universe-is-rotating-study-suggests-1106280753.html
January 13, 2023, 1:54 PM
Being able to go back in time and erase all of one’s mistakes is a long-held dream of mankind, described by many science-fiction and fantasy writers. However, people must ask themselves - is time travel even theoretically possible?
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EU Inaugurates First Orbital Launch Site in Europe
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/eu-inaugurates-first-orbital-launch-site-in-europe-1106290257.html
January 13, 2023, 1:40 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The head of the European Union's executive, Ursula von der Leyen, opened on Friday the Esrange Space Center in northern Sweden, which is the first orbital launch site in mainland Europe.
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Migrant Influx at EU's External Borders Surged to Six-Year High in 2022
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/migrant-influx-at-eus-external-borders-surged-to-six-year-high-in-2022-1106282828.html
January 13, 2023, 1:09 PM
The European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex, has voiced alarm over increasing pressure on the EU’s external borders since early 2022, deploying more than 2,300 standing corps officers and staff to deal with the influx of migrants.
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What is the 2S4 Tyulpan Supermortar and How Many Does Russia Have?
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/what-is-the-2s4-tyulpan-supermortar-and-how-many-does-russia-have-1106286506.html
January 13, 2023, 12:50 PM
The Russian military has deployed a range of heavy artillery systems in Donbass against heavily fortified Ukrainian positions, including the 2S4 Tyulpan (lit. “Tulip”) self-propelled mortar – a weapon which has its origins way back in the 1950s. What are the system’s characteristics, and what makes it so deadly? Sputnik takes a look.
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Japanese Prosecutor's Office Indicts Abe's Killer on Murder Charges - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/japanese-prosecutors-office-indicts-abes-killer-on-murder-charges---reports-1106285588.html
January 13, 2023, 12:24 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The prosecutor's office of the Japanese city of Nara on Friday indicted Tetsuya Yamagami, accused of killing former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, on charges of murder and violation of firearms control law, Japanese media reported on Friday.
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Los Angeles Police Open Investigation Into Death of BLM Co-Founder's Cousin
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/los-angeles-police-open-investigation-into-death-of-blm-co-founders-cousin-1106285478.html
January 13, 2023, 12:20 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has launched an investigation into the death of Keenan Anderson, the cousin of a Black Lives Matter (BLM) co-founder, as well as two other men shot by its officers since the start of 2023, media reported on Friday.
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UK Dodged Recession in November Thanks to World Cup Drinking Binge
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/uk-dodged-recession-in-november-thanks-to-world-cup-drinking-binge-1106278464.html
January 13, 2023, 12:15 PM
The UK economy faces a looming recession, with soaring inflation — caused by sanctions on Russia — and crippling energy bills prompting a wave of strikes across diverse sectors.
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Sudan, South Sudan Agree to Create Joint Forces to Ensure Border Security
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/sudan-south-sudan-agree-to-create-joint-forces-to-ensure-border-security-1106276139.html
January 13, 2023, 12:15 PM
Since South Sudan separated from Sudan in 2011, the two countries have not succeeded in demarcating their common borders. However, after the dismissal of Sudan’s ex-President Omar al-Bashir in April 2019, relations between Juba and Khartoum improved, and they engaged in talks that led to the formation of a joint technical committee for demarcation.
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Life After Chanel: Most Russians Unruffled By Exodus of Western Clothing Brands, Survey Shows
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/life-after-chanel-most-russians-unruffled-by-exodus-of-western-clothing-brands-survey-shows-1106279365.html
January 13, 2023, 11:58 AM
A swathe of Western fashion brands made a great show of exiting the lucrative Russian market, albeit at their own detriment, following the start of Moscow’s special military operation in Ukraine in February 2022. They have been counting their losses since, while the niches that opened up in Russia were not left empty for long.
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UK Government May Save $12Bln Due to Falling Energy Prices, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/uk-government-could-save-12bln-on-support-measures-due-to-falling-energy-prices-reports-say-1106279871.html
January 13, 2023, 11:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The government of the United Kingdom could get a windfall of around 10 billion pounds ($12 billion) due to falling energy prices, which will allow the authorities to spend less money on support measures for households across the country, British press reported on Friday.
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'Savage Placement': UK Store Puts Prince Harry’s Memoir Beside 'How to Kill Your Family' Bestseller
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/savage-placement-uk-store-puts-prince-harrys-memoir-beside-how-to-kill-your-family-bestseller-1106278095.html
January 13, 2023, 10:52 AM
Prince Harry’s 410-page tell-all memoir, Spare, which hit bookshelves on January 10 and was released in 16 languages, generated a stir long before publication, as media-published leaks offered glimpses into the scandal-mired relationship the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have enjoyed with the royal family.
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M23 Leaders Agree to Continue Withdrawal From North Kivu Province as Part of Peace Process in DRC
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/m23-leaders-agree-to-continue-withdrawal-from-north-kivu-province-as-part-of-peace-process-in-drc-1106272287.html
January 13, 2023, 10:35 AM
Rebels of the Tutsi-led M23 movement started to withdraw from previously captured territories in the eastern part of Democratic Republic of the Congo, including some towns in the DRC's North Kivu province as “a gesture of goodwill” following the launch of peace talks between the federal government and the rebels last November.
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Russian MoD Announces Liberation of Soledar
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/russian-mod-announces-soledar-liberation-1106279108.html
January 13, 2023, 10:34 AM
The area around the strategic town, situated in the Donetsk People's Republic's northeast, has seen heavy fighting in recent days. The Soledar Salt Mine - opened in the 19th century and featuring a vast 201 km network of tunnels dug up to 288 meters underground, is the largest salt mine in Europe.
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Who is Special Counsel Robert Hur, Leading Probe Into Biden's Handling of Classified Docs?
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/who-is-special-counsel-robert-hur-leading-probe-into-bidens-handling-of-classified-docs-1106271769.html
January 13, 2023, 9:00 AM
AG Merrick Garland said on January 12 he had appointed Special Counsel Robert Hur to oversee a probe into the “possible unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or other records discovered at the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement and the Wilmington, Delaware, private residence of President Joseph R. Biden Jr.”
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Celebrities Mourn Death of Lisa Marie Presley
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/celebrities-mourn-death-of-lisa-marie-presley-1106272963.html
January 13, 2023, 8:45 AM
The sudden death of Elvis Presley's only child has shocked everyone, with many celebrities and fans of the Presley family beginning to offer their condolences.
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What is Known So Far About Classified Docs Found at Joe Biden's Home & Former Office?
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/what-is-known-so-far-about-classified-docs-found-at-joe-bidens-home--former-office-1106267825.html
January 13, 2023, 7:04 AM
After it was revealed on January 12 that a fresh batch of unaccounted-for classified documents had been found in the possession of US President Joe Biden, Attorney General Merrick Garland announced he had appointed a special counsel, Robert Hur, to lead the investigation into the "mishandling" of secret papers by POTUS.
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At Least 17 People Killed, 7 Injured As Result of Floods in Philippines
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/at-least-17-people-killed-7-injured-as-result-of-floods-in-philippines-1106272153.html
January 13, 2023, 6:50 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least 17 people have died and seven others were injured as a result of flooding in the Philippines, the country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Friday.
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Black Lives Matter Co-Founder's Cousin Dies After Being Tasered by Los Angeles Police
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/black-lives-matter-co-founders-cousin-dies-after-being-tasered-by-los-angeles-police-1106271873.html
January 13, 2023, 6:45 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A cousin of Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors has died in the US state of California after the local police used a Taser on him following a traffic incident, which he presumably had caused, a body-cam footage published by the Los Angeles police showed.
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Huge Ship Graveyard With Dozens of Wrecks Discovered in Norway
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/huge-ship-graveyard-with-dozens-of-wrecks-discovered-in-norway-1106270126.html
January 13, 2023, 6:12 AM
Lake transport in that particular area of Norway has existed for many thousands of years, which is supported by numerous rock carvings. The lakes harbor everything from Viking relics to barges linked to an industrial UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Ex-French Army Soldier in Donbass: ‘France, Other Countries Will Have to Answer for Their Crimes’
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/ex-french-army-soldier-in-donbass-france-other-countries-will-have-to-answer-for-their-crimes-1106269843.html
January 13, 2023, 6:06 AM
Former French serviceman and volunteer Adrien Bocquet, who was attacked after denouncing Kiev's crimes, has been staying in Donbass for several months. He recently announced that he had asked for political asylum in Russia.
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Moscow Sees No Progress on Deal on Exports of Russian Agricultural Products - Ambassador
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/moscow-sees-no-progress-on-deal-on-exports-of-russian-agricultural-products---ambassador-1106269684.html
January 13, 2023, 5:44 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - There is no progress in the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between Russia and the United Nations on promoting Russian food products and fertilizers to the world markets, Russian Ambassador in Turkey Aleksei Erkhov said on Friday.
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Turkey Scolds Sweden Over Hanged Erdogan Effigy in Stockholm
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/turkey-scolds-sweden-over-hanged-erdogan-effigy-in-stockholm-1106268815.html
January 13, 2023, 5:24 AM
While condemned by both Stockholm and Ankara, the political action may further imperil Sweden’s stalled NATO bid, which rests on Turkey’s approval. Earlier this month, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said that Stockholm “cannot meet” some of Turkey’s demands.
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US Aviation Authority Blames Recent Flight Meltdown on ‘Personnel Who Failed to Follow Procedures’
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/us-aviation-authority-blames-recent-flight-meltdown-on-personnel-who-failed-to-follow-procedures-1106267372.html
January 13, 2023, 4:12 AM
Following Wednesday’s flight fiasco, FAA leadership continued their blame game Thursday, blaming subordinates at the agency for a supposed ‘failure to follow procedures.’
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Videos: At Least Six People Dead After Destructive Tornadoes Tear Through US South
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/videos-at-least-six-people-dead-after-destructive-tornadoes-tear-through-us-south--1106267097.html
January 13, 2023, 4:05 AM
The tornado ripped through central Alabama destroying multiple counties in its path as it made its way east into Georgia. Selma Mayor James Perkins declared a local emergency for his city and put an overnight curfew into place to allow first responders to clear routes.
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Ex-CIA Officer: Is Special Counsel Probe of Biden Docs a ‘Real Inquiry’ or Cover-Up Device?
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/ex-cia-officer-is-special-counsel-probe-of-biden-docs-a-real-inquiry-or-cover-up-device-1106266934.html
January 13, 2023, 3:51 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The impact of the newly-launched special counsel probe of President Joe Biden's mishandling of classified documents will depend on whether the investigation is a real inquiry or a mechanism for covering up any potential wrongdoing, former CIA officer Phil Giraldi told Sputnik.
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Ex-NATO Secretary General: Arms Shipments Must Be Dispatched to Deter Chinese Strike Against Taiwan
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/ex-nato-secretary-general-arms-shipments-must-be-dispatched-to-deter-chinese-strike-against-taiwan-1106266805.html
January 13, 2023, 3:43 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen on Thursday called for arms deliveries to Taiwan "now" to prevent China's alleged attack on the island and explain to Beijing the potential economic limitations it would face in the event of an attack.
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Beijing Lodges 'Stern Representations' With London Over Report on Hong Kong - Embassy
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/beijing-lodges-stern-representations-with-london-over-report-on-hong-kong---embassy-1106266499.html
January 13, 2023, 3:32 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China has lodged "stern representations" with the United Kingdom after London published a report on Hong Kong that accused Beijing of human rights abuses, the Chinese embassy in London said on Thursday.
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Just Biden His Time
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/just-biden-his-time-1106266400.html
January 13, 2023, 3:29 AM
The probe into US President Joe Biden’s mishandling of classified documents expanded dramatically Thursday as the Department of Justice announced a full-blown congressional investigation amid the revelation that sensitive files were recovered in the commander-in-chief’s personal residence.
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Singer Lisa Marie Presley, Sole Child of Elvis, Dead at 54 Following Cardiac Arrest
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/lisa-marie-presley-sole-child-of-elvis-dead-at-54-following-cardiac-arrest-1106265406.html
January 13, 2023, 1:58 AM
The singer-songwriter's death came just two days after she appeared at the Golden Globes alongside her mother, Priscilla. The 2023 installment of the award ceremony included nominations - and awards - for the Baz Luhrmann-directed film "Elvis."
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Maduro Blasts ‘Ridiculous’ UK Move to Extend Recognition of Long-Expired 2015 Assembly
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/maduro-blasts-ridiculous-uk-move-to-extend-recognition-of-long-expired-2015-assembly-1106265243.html
January 13, 2023, 1:44 AM
Venezuela’s leader derided the former legislative body — and the British insistence on continuing to recognize it — as components of a continuing campaign of “political, economic, financial, energy, and diplomatic aggression.”
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Radicals' Agenda in New US Congress Unlikely to Survive Establishment ‘Collusion’ - Experts
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/radicals-agenda-in-new-us-congress-unlikely-to-survive-establishment-collusion---experts-1106264921.html
January 13, 2023, 12:51 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Wall Street-bought establishment in both parties will likely kill some of the boldest proposals pushed by the Republicans’ ultraconservative wing, including antiwar policies left-wing progressives should get behind, political analysts told Sputnik.
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Dolphins Have to ‘Shout’ Over Industrial Noise, Study Finds
https://sputniknews.com/20230113/dolphins-have-to-shout-over-industrial-noise-study-finds-1106264772.html
January 13, 2023, 12:28 AM
Researchers found that despite increasing the volume and duration of their underwater whistles, dolphins’ ability to successfully communicate dropped by almost half at the highest audial distraction levels.
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Japan Undecided on Imposing Price Cap on Russian Petroleum Products - Spokesperson
https://sputniknews.com/20230112/japan-undecided-on-imposing-price-cap-on-russian-petroleum-products---spokesperson-1106264312.html
January 12, 2023, 11:12 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Japan has not determined its stance regarding the newly discussed price gap on Russian oil products, the Japanese Foreign Ministry Deputy Press Secretary Okano Yukiko said.
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US Intelligence Chief Publishes Report Revealing Dramatic Increase in UFO Sightings Since 2020
https://sputniknews.com/20230112/us-intelligence-chief-publishes-report-revealing-dramatic-increase-in-ufo-sightings-since-2020-1106263834.html
January 12, 2023, 10:02 PM
After decades of accumulating reports and rumors, the Pentagon decided to take reports of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) more seriously, publishing reports on their findings. Congress even held hearings on them last year, playing previously classified footage of unexplained phenomena near US military installations.
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Rep. George Santos Vows to Only Step Down if All 142,000 People Who Voted for Him Say So
https://sputniknews.com/20230112/rep-george-santos-vows-to-only-step-down-if-all-142000-people-who-voted-for-him-say-so-1106263664.html
January 12, 2023, 9:56 PM
The freshman representative from New York has been criticized by fellow Republicans who are calling for him to resign after he admitted to lying about his resume. Santos embellished key details of his life including his education, work experience, and even his religion.
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West 'Real Source' of Ukraine Crisis, Its Narrative Against Russia Hypocritical - Nebenzia
https://sputniknews.com/20230112/nebenzia-west-real-source-of-ukraine-crisis-its-narrative-against-russia-hypocritical-1106263493.html
January 12, 2023, 9:30 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The collective West is the real source behind the crisis in Ukraine and its narrative blaming Russia for creating threats to international peace is hypocritical because it ignores the West's egregious violations of international law, Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzia said on Thursday.
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Latest US Inflation Report Shows Six Straight Months of Slowing, Although Some Prices Still Rising
https://sputniknews.com/20230112/latest-us-inflation-report-shows-six-straight-months-of-slowing-although-some-prices-still-rising-1106262278.html
January 12, 2023, 7:49 PM
A December 2022 poll found just 25% of Americans believe the US economy is in a “good” position, and just 43% approved of US President Joe Biden’s performance as the nation’s leader. Still, an anticipated sweeping GOP victory in the November elections, driven by economic discontent, failed to materialize, and the party made only modest gains.
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Trump Spitballed About Nuking North Korea, Blaming Someone Else, Book Claims
https://sputniknews.com/20230112/trump-spitballed-about-nuking-north-korea-blaming-someone-else-book-claims-1106261757.html
January 12, 2023, 7:09 PM
The former president established a close personal rapport with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his tenure, with the two men meeting repeatedly and exchanging warm letters. That rapport, which led to an unprecedented warming of US-North Korea ties, ended when Joe Biden, whom Pyongyang has dubbed a “rabid dog,” stepped into office.
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Twitter Files: US Government, Media Peddled Russia Bot Hoax Despite Pushback From Platform
https://sputniknews.com/20230112/twitter-files-us-government-media-peddled-russia-bot-hoax-despite-pushback-from-platform-1106261342.html
January 12, 2023, 6:35 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US government officials and media outlets promoted conspiracies about Russian bot activity on Twitter despite pushback and evidence to the contrary from the social media company, reporter Matt Taibbi said on Thursday in the latest release of the so-called Twitter Files.
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DOJ Names Special Counsel to Probe Biden's 'Mishandling' of Classified Documents
https://sputniknews.com/20230112/doj-names-special-counsel-to-probe-bidens-mishandling-of-classified-documents-1106261264.html
January 12, 2023, 6:29 PM
The FBI raided the Mar-a-Lago estate owned by former US President Donald Trump in August on suspicion of potential violations of the Espionage Act and mishandling of documents, finding hundreds of classified files there. Trump has denounced the raid as a "witch hunt," saying the FBI aims to sabotage his 2024 presidential campaign.
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'$100+ Billion Not Enough?' GOP Lawmakers Blast Fellow Republican’s Bid to Erect Bust to Zelensky
https://sputniknews.com/20230112/100-billion-not-enough-gop-lawmakers-blast-fellow-republicans-bid-to-erect-bust-to-zelensky-1106260937.html
January 12, 2023, 6:11 PM
With the Congressional Democrats’ Progressive Caucus falling in line with Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer's orders on votes to send aid to Ukraine, it has fallen to a small group of Republicans to reject their party’s leaders and vote “no” on further support to Kiev, flipping the script on the Republican/Democrat dichotomy of less than a decade ago.
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Two French Staff Members of UN Peacekeeping Mission Arrested in CAR
https://sputniknews.com/20230112/two-french-staff-members-of-un-peacekeeping-mission-arrested-in-car-1106256085.html
January 12, 2023, 5:57 PM
Since September 2014, the Central African Republic (CAR) has been hosting the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission (MINUSCA), a peacekeeping mission tasked with stabilizing the situation in the country and facilitating humanitarian assistance. The mission is composed of multinational troops and civilian personnel.
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US-Japan Military Buildup in Asia-Pacific Shatters Regional Stability, Scholars Warn
https://sputniknews.com/20230112/us-japan-military-buildup-in-asia-pacific-shatters-regional-stability-scholars-warn-1106260516.html
January 12, 2023, 5:54 PM
US President Joe Biden is due to meet Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House on January 13 to discuss North Korea, Ukraine, China's tensions with Taiwan, and a "free and open" Asia-Pacific, according to the White House. What message does this summit send to Beijing?
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With African Nations Championship Kicking Off Friday, Here’s All You Need to Know About Event
https://sputniknews.com/20230112/with-african-nations-championship-kicking-off-friday-heres-all-you-need-to-know-about-event-1106247017.html
January 12, 2023, 5:10 PM
The African Nations Championship is a biennial African national association football tournament first announced in 2007. The last edition of the men's football event was held in Cameroon in 2020 and the trophy went to Morocco, which claimed the title for the second time, joining the DRC as the only countries to have won the tournament twice.
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Ex-Envoy to Russia Sullivan Braced Himself for Toilet Cleaning Amid Fears of Staff Cuts
https://sputniknews.com/20230112/ex-envoy-to-russia-sullivan-braced-himself-for-toilet-cleaning-amid-fears-of-staff-cuts-1106260063.html
January 12, 2023, 4:50 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US Ambassador to Russia John Sullivan recalled on Thursday that he was preparing himself to clean bathrooms and floors at the United States embassy in Moscow amid fears of staff cuts.
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China's First Cloned Horse to Boost National Equestrian Sports
https://sputniknews.com/20230112/chinas-first-cloned-horse-to-boost-national-equestrian-sports-1106259475.html
January 12, 2023, 4:43 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Chinese pet cloning firm Sinogene has presented the country's first horse born from the cells of a prized German thoroughbred, a breakthrough that is expected to give an impetus to national equestrian sports.
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Vice-Minister Xie Feng Seen as 'Pole Position' Candidate for Next Chinese Envoy to Washington
https://sputniknews.com/20230112/vice-minister-xie-feng-seen-as-pole-position-candidate-for-next-chinese-envoy-to-washington-1106258353.html
January 12, 2023, 4:35 PM
With Beijing’s former envoy to Washington, Qin Gang, now heading the entire Chinese Foreign Ministry, experts are speculating about who will be appointed to replace him. Among the many choices, Xie Feng, a veteran diplomat with extensive knowledge of the United States, is seen as the most likely pick.
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How Could McCarthy-Led House Influence Biden's Foreign & Domestic Strategy?
https://sputniknews.com/20230112/how-could-mccarthy-led-house-influence-bidens-foreign--domestic-strategy-1106256660.html
January 12, 2023, 4:28 PM
Kevin McCarthy won the House speaker’s gavel on the 15th attempt amid opposition within his party. US media is speculating about a list of concessions apparently made by McCarthy to Freedom Caucus members in exchange for their support.
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Biden Says Classified Docs Found in Cabinets, Library, Next to His Corvette at His Delaware Home
https://sputniknews.com/20230112/white-house-classified-documents-found-at-bidens-delaware-home-1106257529.html
January 12, 2023, 3:31 PM
Congressional Republicans have vowed to probe the president's alleged mishandling of government records after two troves of documents, featuring information from the time period when Joe Biden was serving as President Barack Obama's vice president, were discovered by investigators at offices affiliated with the powerful politician.
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Downing St Staff Had Sex at 'Unsocially Distanced' COVID Lockdown Party, Newspaper Claims
https://sputniknews.com/20230112/downing-st-staff-had-sex-at-unsocially-distanced-covid-lockdown-party-newspaper-claims-1106252716.html
January 12, 2023, 3:23 PM
The 'Partygate' affair was one of several scandals that dominated media coverage of British prime minister Boris Johnson's government from December 2021 until his resignation in July 2022 — when the country was gripped by the crippling cost-of-living crisis.
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Russian Army Reportedly Finds Way to Pinpoint Ukrainian Artillery Using Smartphones
https://sputniknews.com/20230112/russian-army-reportedly-finds-way-to-pinpoint-ukrainian-artillery-using-smartphones-1106256502.html
January 12, 2023, 3:04 PM
Russia’s ongoing military operation in Ukraine has witnessed the heavy use of multiple launch rocket systems, howitzers and missiles, with both sides taking to a ‘shoot-and-scoot’ strategy – descending on an area using mobile weapons platforms, firing off their rockets or missiles, and evacuating before the other side has a chance to respond.
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Prince Harry Viewed Negatively by 68% of Britons After Release of Explosive Memoir
https://sputniknews.com/20230112/prince-harry-viewed-negatively-by-68-of-britons-after-release-of-explosive-memoir-1106255951.html
January 12, 2023, 2:48 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Popularity of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan has continued to fall after the royal's memoir, Spare, hit the shelves this week, with 68% of Britons now sharing a negative opinion about the member of the royal family, YouGov poll showed on Thursday.
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Marvel's Jeremy Renner 'Crushing All Progress Goals' on Road to Recovery After Snow Plow Accident
https://sputniknews.com/20230112/marvels-jeremy-renner-crushing-all-progress-goals-on-road-to-recovery-after-snow-plow-accident--1106254321.html
January 12, 2023, 2:06 PM
Actor Jeremy Renner found himself in an intensive care hospital bed after a near-fatal run-in with a snow plow while clearing a road in his Reno, Nevada, neighborhood after a massive blizzard on New Year's Eve.
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Beavis and Buttigieg: Biden Transport Chief's Biggest Blunders Amid FAA Meltdown
https://sputniknews.com/20230112/beavis-and-buttigieg-biden-transport-chiefs-biggest-blunders-amid-faa-meltdown-1106254427.html
January 12, 2023, 2:03 PM
The beleaguered transportation secretary came under renewed scrutiny on Wednesday after a “damaged database file” caused the cancellation or delay of thousands of flights nationwide. The jam-up is the latest, but definitely not the first, time that the ex-South Bend, Indiana mayor has found himself in hot water. Let’s recall a few others.
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