EU Calls on Israel, Palestine and Lebanon to Exercise Restraint Amid Latest Escalation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/eu-calls-on-middle-east-to-exercise-restraint-after-recent-violence-escalation-1109277424.html
April 8, 2023, 2:52 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union condemns recent escalation of violence in the Middle East and calls on Israel, Palestine and Lebanon to exercise restraint and avoid deterioration of the situation, as well as promote calm during ongoing religious holidays, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Saturday.
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Russia Supports MONUSCO in DRC, Urges Mission to Listen to Government and Society
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/russia-supports-monusco-urges-mission-to-listen-to-government-and-society-1109274341.html
April 8, 2023, 2:25 PM
Earlier this month, the East African Regional Force (EACRF) in the DRC announced it was planning to conduct joint operations together with the United Nations Stabilization Mission in the DR Congo (MONUSCO) in order to ensure stability in the east of country.
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Netanyahu Calls Up Army Reservists After Three Killed Amid Surge in Israeli-Palestinian Violence
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/netanyahu-calls-up-army-reservists-after-three-killed-amid-surge-in-israeli-palestinian-violence---1109273916.html
April 8, 2023, 2:12 PM
The situation deteriorated earlier this week, when Israeli riot police detained scores of Palestinian worshippers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, claiming they were "violently barricading" themselves inside the religious sanctuary.
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Two US Fighter Jets Reportedly Make Emergency Landing in Japan's Okinawa Prefecture
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/two-us-fighter-jets-make-emergency-landing-in-japans-okinawa-prefecture-media-reports-1109275973.html
April 8, 2023, 2:00 PM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Two US F-16 fighter jets on Saturday made an emergency landing at the Miyako Shimojishima airport in Japan's Okinawa prefecture after one of the planes experienced engine problems, media reported.
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Faulty Parachutes Blamed for Fatal US Military Accidents
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/faulty-parachutes-blamed-for-fatal-us-military-accidents-1109273482.html
April 8, 2023, 1:51 PM
An injured US Special Forces serviceman has attempted to sue the parachute's manufacturer over the quality of the product.
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Thousands Join 'Easter March' in Berlin, Munich Against Arms Supplies to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/thousands-join-easter-march-in-berlin-against-arms-supplies-to-ukraine-1109273775.html
April 8, 2023, 1:12 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - Several thousand people are taking part in a peace march ahead of Easter in Berlin, calling for Ukraine peace talks and urging arms supplies to Kiev to be halted, a Sputnik correspondent reported from the site on Saturday.
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Biden's Upcoming Belfast Visit Overshadowed by Ulster Terror Warning
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/bidens-upcoming-belfast-visit-overshadowed-by-ulster-terror-warning-1109272553.html
April 8, 2023, 12:49 PM
Apart from traveling to Belfast, Biden is expected to visit the Republic of Ireland’s capital Dublin, as well as the country’s counties Co Louth and Co Mayo.
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Russia Has Become 'Very Important Partner' in New Conditions, Mauritius Ambassador Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/russia-has-become-very-important-partner-in-new-conditions-mauritius-ambassador-says-1109264389.html
April 8, 2023, 12:44 PM
Mauritian Ambassador to Russia Kheswar Jankee took part in the African International Congress (AIC) held in Moscow from April 5 to 6, during which he shared his views on how Africa should react to shifts in the global economic structure and called for the establishment of "a new world order".
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Berlusconi Feeling Well After 3 Nights in Hospital
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/berlusconi-feeling-well-after-3-nights-in-hospital-1109272222.html
April 8, 2023, 12:05 PM
ROME (Sputnik) - Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has spent a third night in Milan's San Raffaele hospital, a second one in its intensive care unit, and feels well now, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Saturday.
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'Heal Yourself Before Healing Others': SA Med Students on Health Day Warn of Doctor Burnout Risks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/heal-yourself-before-healing-others-sa-med-students-on-health-day-warn-of-doctor-burnout-risks-1109263044.html
April 8, 2023, 11:59 AM
World Health Day is celebrated annually on April 7 to draw worldwide attention to healthcare issues. On this occasion, Sputnik sat down with South African senior year med students, who shared with us their desires, dreams and hopes in pursuing this career, as well as discussed the medical profession's significance and relevance nowadays.
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Study: Full Moon Triggers Rise in Suicide
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/study-full-moon-triggers-rise-in-suicide-1109270159.html
April 8, 2023, 11:31 AM
It has long been suggested that full moons can trigger mysterious changes in people, and new research by US psychiatrists shows that it is more than just a suspicion.
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Cost of Sanctions? Foreign Firms Suffer $2 Bln Losses After Leaving Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/cost-of-sanctions-foreign-firms-suffer-2-bln-losses-after-leaving-russia-1109269563.html
April 8, 2023, 10:55 AM
A whole array of foreign companies left Russia after the West decided to impose sanctions against Moscow. However, the restrictions slapped shortly after the launch of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine backfired on those who introduced them, President Vladimir Putin has pointed out.
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South Africa Gearing Up to Host All BRICS Leaders in August, Including Putin, Says Sherpa
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/south-africa-gearing-up-to-host-all-brics-leaders-in-august-including-putin-says-sherpa--1109262670.html
April 8, 2023, 10:00 AM
Earlier this year, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced that the 15th BRICS Summit will be held in Durban, South Africa, in late August. In March, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that no decision had been made yet regarding the participation of Russian President Vladimir Putin in the forthcoming BRICS event.
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Poland Losing Big From Escalation in Ukraine and Growing Dependence on Washington
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/poland-is-losing-big-from-escalation-in-ukraine-and-growing-dependence-on-washington-1109268182.html
April 8, 2023, 9:52 AM
Poland doesn't benefit from the Ukraine conflict; Warsaw is creating further threats to its own security by getting bogged down in the standoff being guided by Russophobic ideology and external influence of its political curators, Mateusz Piskorski, political observer and columnist for the Myśl Polska (Polish Thought) newspaper, told Sputnik.
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Where Are US Nuclear Weapons Located?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/where-are-us-nuclear-weapons-located-1109264542.html
April 8, 2023, 9:45 AM
The US has dozens of nukes at military bases across Europe, in line with NATO's so-called nuclear-sharing program.
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Six People Including Teenagers Injured in Shooting on South Carolina Beach
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/six-people-including-teenagers-injured-in-shooting-on-south-carolina-beach-1109267603.html
April 8, 2023, 9:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Six people, most of whom are believed to be teenagers, were injured in a shooting on a beach in the city of Isle of Palms in the US state of South Carolina, local police said.
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Russian Air Defense Shoots Down Ukrainian Missile Over Crimea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/russian-air-defense-shoots-down-ukrainian-missile-over-crimea-1109266987.html
April 8, 2023, 9:37 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A missile launched from Ukraine has been shot down by Russian air defense systems over the city of Feodosia on the Crimean peninsula, Head of the Republic of Crimea Sergey Aksyonov said on Saturday.
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Turkiye Embarks on Easing Legislation for Russia-Proposed Gas Hub Project
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/turkiye-starts-legislative-process-for-russia-proposed-gas-hub-project-1109266188.html
April 8, 2023, 8:55 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkiye has initiated the process of introducing legislative amendments for the gas hub project proposed by Russia, Turkish Energy Minister Fatih Donmez said on Saturday, adding that the changes are expected to be approved by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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Biden Criticizes Texas Judge Ruling Halting Federal Approval of Abortion Pill
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/biden-criticizes-texas-judge-ruling-halting-federal-approval-of-abortion-pill-1109265585.html
April 8, 2023, 8:33 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden condemned a ruling of a federal judge in Texas blocking two-decade-old federal approval of an abortion pill known as mifepristone, the White House said.
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First-Ever Hound Hooked on Alcohol: Vets Save Labrador From Booze Addiction
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/first-ever-hound-hooked-on-alcohol-vets-save-labrador-from-booze-addiction--1109263638.html
April 8, 2023, 8:25 AM
There is no direct answer as to how the canine became an alcoholic, and scientists stress that substance abuse among animals is utterly rare.
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DPR Official Calls Out Global Bodies' Inaction on Cases of Torture By Kiev
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/intl-bodies-take-no-measures-against-kiev-over-cases-of-torture-dpr-ombudsman-says-1109264443.html
April 8, 2023, 7:54 AM
DONETSK (Sputnik) - International agencies have never taken any appropriate action against Ukraine over reported cases of Donbass POWs being tortured, Ombudswoman of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) Daria Morozova told Sputnik.
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Blinken Rules Out Talks Between Russia and Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/blinken-rules-out-talks-between-russia-and-ukraine-1109262770.html
April 8, 2023, 6:05 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are currently off the table, arguing that Moscow has to show its readiness for "constructive" talks.
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US CDC Warns Doctors to Look Out For 'Ebola-Like' Marburg Virus
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/us-cdc-warns-doctors-to-look-out-for-ebola-like-marburg-virus-1109262346.html
April 8, 2023, 5:57 AM
Over the past two months, outbreaks of the disease have been confirmed in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania, with the total death toll currently standing at 15.
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Is EU Able to Depoliticize Economic Cooperation With China?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/is-eu-able-to-depoliticize-economical-cooperation-with-china-1109249739.html
April 8, 2023, 4:15 AM
The European Union is interested in developing trade and economic relations with China. The latter urges the EU to strengthen mutual political trust. However, the United States will try to prevent China and the EU from signing an investment agreement in the foreseeable future.
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China Announces Military Drills Near Taiwan After McCarthy-Tsai Meeting
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/china-announces-military-drills-near-taiwan-after-mccarthy-tsai-meeting-1109261655.html
April 8, 2023, 3:59 AM
The drills come after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen met with US politicians during a tour of Central America.
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Chad Demands That German Ambassador Leave Country - Statement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/chad-demands-that-german-ambassador-leave-country---statement-1109262034.html
April 8, 2023, 3:52 AM
TUNIS (Sputnik) - The Chadian government has demanded that the German ambassador leave the country within 48 hours, according to a statement released by Chad’s Communication Ministry.
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'It Was So Scary': Footage Captures Moment Trees Fall Over During US Masters Golf Tourney
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/it-was-so-scary-footage-captures-moment-trees-fall-over-during-us-masters-golf-tourney-1109261519.html
April 8, 2023, 3:48 AM
Two huge pine trees fell right during the Masters 2023 golf tournament near the 17th hole at Augusta National. The incident occurred during the second qualifying round, and was captured on video via live broadcast.
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So Long & Farewell: Matt Taibbi Leaving Twitter After Platform Limits Substack Tweets
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/so-long--farewell-matt-taibbi-leaving-twitter-after-platform-limits-substack-tweets-1109261039.html
April 8, 2023, 3:09 AM
According to Twitter's old investor relations page, the social media site was created "to give everyone the power to create and share ideas and information instantly, without barriers."
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US Judge Blocks Federal Approval of Abortion Pill Mifepristone - Filing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/us-judge-blocks-federal-approval-of-abortion-pill-mifepristone---filing-1109259901.html
April 8, 2023, 2:08 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A US judge blocked federal approval of an abortion pill known as mifepristone, which previously received approval for more than 20 years, a court filing revealed.
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Professor Slammed for 'Pro-Russia' Views at US Bank Event Says He Simply Provided Analysis
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/professor-slammed-for-pro-russia-views-at-us-bank-event-says-he-simply-provided-analysis-1109260737.html
April 8, 2023, 2:07 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A US professor accused of being pro-Russian for comments made at a Bank of America conference told Sputnik he was simply providing analysis, not cheerleading against Ukraine.
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Three New 'Star Wars' Films Looming as Execs Look to Expand on History of Jedi Universe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/three-new-star-wars-films-looming-as-execs-look-to-expand-on-history-of-jedi-universe-1109258012.html
April 8, 2023, 1:45 AM
Star Wars Celebration kicked off April 7 in London and will run through April 10. The owners of the "Star Wars" universe have already made several high-profile announcements. On the first day, it became known several developments of Lucasfilm and Disney would be in the works.
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Photos: North Korea Tests Underwater ‘Radioactive Tsunami’ Drone for Second Time
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/photos-north-korea-tests-underwater-radioactive-tsunami-drone-for-second-time-1109259136.html
April 8, 2023, 12:43 AM
The Haeil underwater drone, which translates to "tsunami" in Korean, has been in development since 2012. The latest test marks its second-latest test by North Korea officials.
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US Lawmaker Confirms Subpoenaed Biden Family for Bank Records, Says 'Facts Not Good'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/us-lawmaker-confirms-subpoenaed-biden-family-for-bank-records-says-facts-not-good-1109259481.html
April 8, 2023, 12:39 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer confirmed to Sputnik that the panel issued subpoenas to several banks to obtain financial records belonging to President Joe Biden's family.
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More Americans Are Expressing Interest In Soviet World War II Reenactment – Reenactor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/more-americans-are-expressing-interest-in-soviet-world-war-ii-reenactment--reenactor-1109258422.html
April 7, 2023, 11:58 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – More Americans express a growing interest in the reenactment of the Soviet Army related to World War II, reenactor Suhrob Asilov told Sputnik.
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Kiev Planning Provocation in Sumy Region to Accuse Russia of Using Poisonous Substances - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/kiev-planning-provocation-in-sumy-region-to-accuse-russia-of-using-poisonous-substances---moscow-1109257542.html
April 7, 2023, 11:42 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kiev is planning a large-scale provocation in the Sumy region with the aim of discrediting Russia and accusing it of allegedly using poisonous substances, Russia's Joint Coordination Headquarters for Humanitarian Response said.
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New Leak of Classified Docs on Ukraine, China & Middle East Prompt Pentagon Probe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/new-leak-of-classified-docs-on-ukraine-china--middle-east-emerge-prompt-pentagon-probe-1109257023.html
April 7, 2023, 11:08 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US defense and intelligence officials are investigating the leak of a number of classified documents online related to the situation in Ukraine, China and the Middle East.
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Stormy's Eye
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/stormys-eye-1109256555.html
April 7, 2023, 10:25 PM
Adult film actress Stormy Daniels said in an interview that she does not think former President Donald Trump should go to jail for his crimes related to her and noted she is still a registered Republican.
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JPMorgan CEO Warns Recession 'Storm Clouds' on the Horizon for Bruised US Economy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/jpmorgan-ceo-warns-recession-storm-clouds-on-the-horizon-for-bruised-us-economy-1109255859.html
April 7, 2023, 9:47 PM
With inflation still high, an ongoing banking crisis, global strife, and a raging debt ceiling debate, a high-ranking banking executive has warned the American economy may soon face tough challenges in the near future.
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Lebanon Condemns Israeli Airstrikes on Vital Irrigation Canal - Authorities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/lebanon-condemns-israeli-airstrikes-on-vital-irrigation-canal---authorities-1109255686.html
April 7, 2023, 8:54 PM
BEIRUT (Sputnik) - Israeli strikes damaged a vital canal in southern Lebanon used to bring water to large swathes of farmland, the head of the Litani River authority told Sputnik on Friday.
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US House Judiciary Chair Requests Info From Manhattan District Attorney Counsel - Letter
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/us-house-judiciary-chair-requests-info-from-manhattan-district-attorney-counsel---letter-1109255102.html
April 7, 2023, 8:35 PM
WASHINGTON(Sputnik) - US House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan on Friday requested New York County District Attorney’s Office Senior Counsel Matthew Colangelo testify and provide information to the panel as part of its oversight of the office’s criminal case against former US President Donald Trump.
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Webb Telescope Captures Stunning, Upclose Image of Uranus' Rings
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/webb-telescope-captures-stunning-upclose-image-of-uranus-rings-1109254207.html
April 7, 2023, 8:18 PM
Uranus is the seventh farthest planet in the solar system from the Sun, and ranks third in diameter and fourth in mass. It was discovered in 1781 by the English astronomer William Herschel and was named after the Greek god of the sky Uranus. New images from the James Webb telescope allow us to better appreciate its beauty.
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At Least One Dead, Seven Injured After Attacker Rams Car Into Tel Aviv Crowd
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/israeli-foreign-ministry-one-dead-multiple-injured-in-tel-aviv-car-ramming-attack-1109253912.html
April 7, 2023, 7:35 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - One person was killed and several others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a terrorist attack in Tel Aviv’s promenade on Friday, the Israeli Foreign Ministry has confirmed.
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Russian Foreign Ministry Summons Acting Head of Canadian Diplomatic Mission
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/russian-foreign-ministry-summons-acting-head-of-canadian-diplomatic-mission-1109252590.html
April 7, 2023, 6:59 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry on Friday summoned Brian Ebel, the minister-counselor at the embassy of Canada in Moscow, over a statement made by Canada’s Permanent Representative to the UN Rober Rae about the death of Russian military correspondent Vladlen Tatarsky.
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Latest Developments in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/latest-developments-in-israel-palestine-sonflict-1109235922.html
April 7, 2023, 6:54 PM
The prospects of a peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and improving relations between Israel and Lebanon in the near future have apparently gone down the drain amid the latest escalation of violence in the region.
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Russia and Turkiye Seeking to Restore Europe's Eurasia Ties Disrupted by US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/russia-and-turkiye-seeking-to-restore-europes-eurasia-ties-disrupted-by-us-1109249960.html
April 7, 2023, 6:44 PM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu on April 7 after arriving in the Turkish capital of Ankara. The two ministers discussed the Black Sea Grain Initiative, prospects of bilateral cooperation, energy, and the situation in the Middle East, among other issues.
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White House Says Harris to Meet Tennessee Legislators After Expelling 2 Democrats
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/white-house-says-harris-to-meet-tennessee-legislators-after-expelling-2-democrats-1109250896.html
April 7, 2023, 6:39 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Vice President Kamala Harris is visiting the US state of Tennessee and will hold a meeting with state legislators there, the White House said on Friday.
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Biden Extends Emergency Authorizing Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine for Another Year
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/biden-extends-emergency-authorizing-russia-sanctions-over-ukraine-for-another-year-1109249057.html
April 7, 2023, 5:17 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden has signed an order on Friday prolonging the national emergency concerning Russia sanctions over the situation in Ukraine for another year.
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Lebanese Forces Ready to Counter Any Aggression, Defense Minister Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/lebanese-forces-ready-to-counter-any-aggression-defense-minister-says-1109248831.html
April 7, 2023, 5:02 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - Lebanese forces are ready to counter any aggression against the country and will take necessary measures to ensure security of Lebanon's southern regions, Lebanese Defense Minister Maurice Sleem said on Friday.
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China's Saudi-Iran Deal Indicates US No Longer Pulling Mideast Strings
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/chinas-saudi-iran-deal-indicates-us-no-longer-pulling-mideast-strings-1109246891.html
April 7, 2023, 4:51 PM
Saudi Arabia and Iran held a high-level meeting in Beijing on April 6 and signed an agreement to reopen embassies and consulates following a breakthrough deal to end years of hostilities last month, mediated by China.
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Moscow's Deputy PM Visits ‘Made in Russia’ Stand in Vietnam
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/moscows-deputy-pm-visits-made-in-russia-stand-in-vietnam-1109247369.html
April 7, 2023, 4:49 PM
The official delegation of Russia led by Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko visited the "Made in Russia" stand organized by the Russian Export Center (REC, part of VEB.RF) at the Vietnam Expo 2023 International Trade Fair.
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US Congressman: Ukrainian Spring Offensive to Show Whether Crimea Off Table for Kiev
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/us-congressman-ukrainian-spring-offensive-to-show-whether-crimea-off-table-for-kiev--1109247941.html
April 7, 2023, 4:45 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Crimea is not off the table for Ukraine and the upcoming spring counteroffensive will show what decisions have been made by Kiev in this regard, Rep. Mikie Sherrill said on Friday.
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REC Head: SME-Exporters in Russia Grew by 15% in 2022
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/rec-head-sme-exporters-in-russia-grew-by-15-in-2022-1109247432.html
April 7, 2023, 4:39 PM
The number of small and medium business exporters in 2022 increased by 15%, from 53,000 to 61,000 companies, said Veronika Nikishina, general director of the Russian Export Center (REC, part of the VEB.RF) at the 3rd All-Russian Forum of business support infrastructure "My Business".
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EACRF Achieves Full Deployment After Arrival of South Sudan Troops in Eastern DR Congo
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/eacrf-achieves-full-deployment-after-arrival-of-south-sudan-troops-in-eastern-dr-congo-1109247155.html
April 7, 2023, 4:11 PM
Following a deterioration of the security situation in eastern DR Congo, where the rebel group M23 started an uprising against the government, the member states of the East African Community (EAC) decided to create a regional force with a mandate of ensuring peace and stability in the country.
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Russia, IAEA Outline Measures to Improve Interaction at ZNPP, Moscow Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/russia-iaea-outline-measures-to-improve-interaction-at-znpp-moscow-says-1109246599.html
April 7, 2023, 3:41 PM
VIENNA (Sputnik) - Russia and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have outlined measures to improve cooperation at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (ZNPP), Russian Permanent Representative to International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov told Sputnik on Friday.
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Ethiopia Aims to Build 'Centralized Army' by Disbanding Regional Special Forces
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/ethiopia-aims-to-build-centralized-army-by-disbanding-regional-special-forces-1109244115.html
April 7, 2023, 3:30 PM
The announcement, however, follows reports of skirmishes between the federal and Amhara regional forces hours before, when Amhara Special Forces refused to hand over their weapons as part of the integration process.
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Russia Sure US, NATO Directly or Indirectly Involved in Ukraine Conflict, Kremlin Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/russia-sure-us-nato-directly-or-indirectly-involved-in-ukraine-conflict-kremlin-says-1109246374.html
April 7, 2023, 3:28 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has no doubt that the United States and NATO are directly or indirectly involved in the conflict in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday when asked about the leak of the Pentagon’s secret documents.
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France Should Submit Its Own Plan on Conflict Resolution in Ukraine, Xi Jinping Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/france-should-submit-its-own-plan-on-conflict-resolution-in-ukraine-xi-jinping-says-1109245840.html
April 7, 2023, 3:17 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday told French President Emmanuel Macron that Paris should propose its own plan on political settlement of conflict in Ukraine, adding that Beijing will support it.
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South Africa Views BRICS as Platform to Promote Continent’s Needs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/south-africa-views-brics-as-platform-to-promote-continents-needs-1109245553.html
April 7, 2023, 3:05 PM
South Africa will host the leaders of Brazil, Russia, India and China at the 15th BRICS Summit in August this year.
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Trade Sea Route Between Russia, Venezuela to Be Launched Soon, Commerce Chamber Head Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/trade-sea-route-between-russia-venezuela-to-be-launched-soon-commerce-chamber-head-says-1109244749.html
April 7, 2023, 2:43 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Trade shipping route between Russia and Venezuela will start operating soon, the options for three Russian ports have been studied: Sevastopol, Saint Petersburg and Novorossiysk, head of the Russian-Venezuelan Chamber of Commerce Roman Frolenko told Sputnik on Friday.
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NASA Launches TEMPO Mission Over Equator to Monitor Global Air Pollutants
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/nasa-launches-tempo-mission-over-equator-to-monitor-global-air-pollutants-1109244610.html
April 7, 2023, 2:39 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - NASA has launched its Tropospheric Emissions: Monitoring of Pollution (TEMPO) satellite mission into geosynchronous orbit 22,000 miles above the equator to monitor levels and flows of pollutants including ozone across North America, the US space agency said on Friday.
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Trump Won't Go to Jail Even If Convicted of All Charges, Former Judge Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/trump-wont-go-to-jail-even-if-convicted-of-all-charges-former-judge-says-1109244466.html
April 7, 2023, 2:34 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Former US President Donald Trump is unlikely to go to jail even if convicted of all charges after being indicted in a hush money case, former New Jersey Superior Court Judge Andrew Napolitano told Sputnik.
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Macron's Beijing Mission Will Fail to Split China From Russia, Experts Say
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/macrons-beijing-mission-will-fail-to-split-china-from-russia-experts-say-1109233941.html
April 7, 2023, 2:30 PM
Emmanuel Macron may have hoped to drive a wedge between Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, but he will instead go home red-faced, argue scholar, educator and journalist K J Noh, a member of Veterans for Peace, and Dr Kenneth Hammond, professor of East Asian and global history at New Mexico State University.
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Over 60% of French Think Macron Becoming More Authoritarian Since 2017
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/over-60-of-french-think-macron-becoming-more-authoritarian-since-2017-1109244253.html
April 7, 2023, 2:28 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - Over 60% of the French believe that President Emmanuel Macron has become more authoritarian since taking office in 2017, according to a poll conducted by Viavoice for the French newspaper.
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China, France Support Ideas on Preventing Nuclear War, Arms Race
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/china-france-support-ideas-on-preventing-nuclear-war-arms-race-1109243919.html
April 7, 2023, 2:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Beijing and Paris reaffirm their support for the prevention of a nuclear war and arms race, and call on the international community to prevent any armed attacks of peaceful nuclear facilities, China and France said in a joint statement on Friday.
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Ex-Judge Lays Bare Nuances of Trump's Court Affair
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/ex-judge-lays-bare-nuances-of-trumps-court-affair-1109237563.html
April 7, 2023, 2:01 PM
As Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg appears dead-set on trying to have former US President Donald Trump convicted on numerous charges whose origins date back to 2016, people begin pondering the ramifications of this unprecedented case.
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Sheikh Karume Day Inspires Tanzania to Stay United, Son Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/sheikh-karume-day-inspires-tanzania-to-stay-united-son-says--1109241047.html
April 7, 2023, 1:25 PM
On April 7, Tanzania celebrates Sheikh Abeid Amani Karume Day, a holiday that commemorates the first president of Zanzibar and vice-president of Tanzania. On this occasion, Sputnik sits down with his son, a former ambassador of Tanzania to several European countries, to discuss the founding father’s deeds, ideas and legacy.
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Judge Napolitano: Dems Want Trump to Become GOP Nominee to Make Him Lose in 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/judge-napolitano-dems-want-trump-to-become-gop-nominee-to-make-him-lose-in-2024-1109234625.html
April 7, 2023, 12:35 PM
Former President Donald Trump on April 4 appeared in a Manhattan courtroom and pleaded not guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records in a 2016 "hush money" case. Sputnik's Dimitri Simes, Jr. sat down with Judge Andrew Napolitano, former New Jersey Superior Court judge, to discuss what the case means and the implications going forward.
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Kremlin on US Remark on Kiev's Counteroffensive: Such Statements Carefully Monitored
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/kremlin-on-us-remark-on-kievs-counteroffensive-such-statements-carefully-monitored-1109234360.html
April 7, 2023, 12:31 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Washington's statements about an imminent counteroffensive of the Ukrainian military are carefully monitored by the Russian military and are taken into account when planning the special military operation in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
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US Resumes Construction of Biolabs in Ukraine, Russian MoD Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/us-resumes-building-of-biolabs-in-ukraine-russian-mod-says-1109239174.html
April 7, 2023, 12:24 PM
The Russian Ministry of Defense has revealed who is behind the US' military biological activities.
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Russian Ambassador to Denmark Says Object Found at Nord Stream Part of Explosive Device
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/russian-ambassador-to-denmark-says-object-found-at-nord-stream-part-of-explosive-device-1109237246.html
April 7, 2023, 11:05 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Experts in Moscow believe that the object that was retrieved near the attacked Nord Stream pipelines was part of an explosive device, Russian Ambassador to Denmark Vladimir Barbin said on Friday.
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Bulgarian Farmers Resume Protests Over Cheap Ukrainian Grain
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/bulgarian-farmers-resume-protests-over-cheap-ukrainian-grain-1109236302.html
April 7, 2023, 10:53 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Bulgarian farmers will hold a new protest on Friday to demand that the government stop allowing duty-free imports of cheap Ukrainian grain, Bulgarian Association of Grain Producers head Ilia Prodanov has said.
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Russia-Venezuela Trade May Grow to $300Mln Per Month - Commerce Chamber Head
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/russia-venezuela-trade-may-grow-to-300mln-per-month---commerce-chamber-head-1109233805.html
April 7, 2023, 10:24 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Trade between Russia and Venezuela is projected to rise to $300 million per month, excluding oil sales, with the launch of a direct transport corridor, Roman Frolenko, the head of the Russian-Venezuelan Chamber of Commerce, told Sputnik.
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Israel Boosts Infantry & Artillery Presence in South, North
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/israel-boosts-infantry-artillery-presence-in-south-north-1109233223.html
April 7, 2023, 10:23 AM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Friday it had expanded its infantry and artillery deployment in the south and north of the country to prepare for possible escalation amid continuing rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip.
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Talks on Ukrainian Crisis Must Take Russia’s Interests Into Account: Lavrov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/talks-on-ukrainian-crisis-can-only-be-held-with-taking-into-account-russias-interests-lavrov-1109232881.html
April 7, 2023, 10:21 AM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart Mevlut Cavusoglu held a press-conference after bilateral talks. During the talks, the two diplomats discussed Russia-Turkiye bilateral relations, the situation in Ukraine, Syria and Nagorno-Karabakh, as well as the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
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Yellow Vest Leader Says Movement Opposed to French Arms Supplies to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/yellow-vest-leader-says-movement-opposed-to-french-arms-supplies-to-ukraine-1109233080.html
April 7, 2023, 10:17 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The French Yellow Vest movement is opposed to arms supplies to Ukraine, as it has significantly increased the share of France's defense spending, Thierry Paul Valette, the leader of the movement's political arm, told Sputnik on Friday.
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‘Walking Dead’: Ugandan Man ‘Buried’ by Family Returns Home After Eight Years
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/walking-dead-ugandan-man-buried-by-family-returns-home-after-eight-years-1109232199.html
April 7, 2023, 9:27 AM
The incident took place in Budaka District, in the eastern part of Uganda. The man disappeared under uncertain circumstances but today reunited with his grieving family, who considered him dead and even buried ‘his body.’
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Blinken Admits US's Lack of Preparedness for Hasty Afghanistan Withdrawal
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/blinken-admits-uss-lack-of-preparedness-for-hasty-afghanistan-withdrawal-1109232413.html
April 7, 2023, 9:21 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The rapid fall of Kabul in 2021 took the United States by surprise and showed deficiencies in the US State Department's preparedness for the worst-case scenario in Afghanistan, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said.
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Lavrov and Cavusoglu Hold Press Conference After Talks in Ankara
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/lavrov-and-cavusoglu-hold-press-conference-after-talks-in-ankara-1109231320.html
April 7, 2023, 8:56 AM
The top diplomats have discussed a broad range of geopolitical and economic issues, including cooperation in nuclear energy and a gas hub in Turkiye.
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Prince Harry, Meghan to Skip Charles III Coronation as Children Not Invited, Media Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/prince-harry-meghan-to-skip-charles-iii-coronation-as-children-not-invited-media-reports-1109231550.html
April 7, 2023, 8:40 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will not attend the coronation of Charles III next month as their children have not been invited and the palace has rejected the couple's request to sing "Happy Birthday" to their son Archie from the royal balcony on the same day, British broadcaster reported on Friday.
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China Warns Australia Against Treating TikTok ‘Differently From Other Social Media Platforms’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/china-warns-australia-against-treating-tiktok-differently-from-other-social-media-platforms-1109230586.html
April 7, 2023, 8:02 AM
Earlier this week, Australia banned use of the Chinese video-sharing app TikTok on government electronic devices, following similar measures undertaken by Western countries over security concerns.
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Ukrainian Agent Detained for Spying on Number of Russian Military in Kherson Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/ukrainian-agent-detained-for-spying-on-number-of-russian-military-in-kherson-region-fsb-says-1109230744.html
April 7, 2023, 6:58 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian agent and his assistant have been detained for spying on the number of Russian armed forces in the Kherson region, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Friday.
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No 10 to Restart US-UK Trade Deal Talks Amid Biden’s Upcoming Visit to Northern Ireland: Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/no-10-to-restart-us-uk-trade-deal-talks-amid-bidens-upcoming-visit-to-northern-ireland-report-1109229583.html
April 7, 2023, 6:26 AM
With bilateral negotiations in place since 2020, a trade agreement between Britain and America “is not expected soon”, according to the UK parliament’s website.
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Sweden-Hungary Ties at a Low Amid Stockholm's NATO Bid, Orban Aide Warns
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/sweden-hungary-ties-at-a-low-amid-stockholms-nato-bid-orban-aide-warns-1109229166.html
April 7, 2023, 6:11 AM
Despite applying to NATO jointly and voicing plans to be ushered into the alliance together, Stockholm and Helsinki ultimately drifted apart, as Finland has already become a member, whereas Sweden's bid remains bogged down by problems.
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China Sanctions Two American Entities Over Taiwan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/china-sanctions-two-american-entities-over-taiwan-1109228664.html
April 7, 2023, 4:53 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The Chinese authorities have sanctioned two US entities, namely the Hudson Institute and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, for violation of the one-China principle, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.
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Is Japan Plunging Ever Deeper Into NATO?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/is-japan-plunging-ever-deeper-into-nato-1109200370.html
April 7, 2023, 4:15 AM
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi is convinced that it is time for his country to deepen its cooperation with NATO. At the same time, Tokyo is determined to take the lead in maintaining and strengthening the free and open international order.
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Report: Justice Clarence Thomas Failed to Disclose Gifts From Republican Mega-Donor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/report-justice-clarence-thomas-failed-to-disclose-gifts-from-republican-mega-donor-1109227431.html
April 7, 2023, 3:52 AM
Since his appointment in 1991, Justice Clarence Thomas has consistently been the most conservative voice in the Supreme Court. He has advocated for the end of federal voting protections and abortion rights, and has criticized decisions that enshrined the right to birth control and gay marriage.
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UN WFP Calling for $26.7Mln to Aid 541,000 People in Mozambique Affected by Cyclone Freddy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/un-wfp-calling-for-267mln-to-aid-541000-people-in-mozambique-affected-by-cyclone-freddy-1109227951.html
April 7, 2023, 3:39 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Thursday called for $26.7 million to assist over 500,000 people in Mozambique who have been affected by Tropical Cyclone Freddy.
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Ice Sheets May Retreat Faster Than Previously Thought, Likely to Affect Sea Levels Badly - Study
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/ice-sheets-may-retreat-faster-than-previously-thought-likely-to-affect-sea-levels-badly---study-1109223152.html
April 7, 2023, 3:36 AM
Ice sheets are huge masses of ice layers covering large areas of land, mostly in Antarctica and Greenland. The glacial ice is important because they cool the planet by reflecting sunlight back into space and store vast quantities of fresh water. However, a new study suggests ice sheets are much more prone to erosion than previously thought.
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Report: Biden Administration Investigating Leak of Alleged US, NATO Military Plans for Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/report-biden-administration-investigating-leak-of-alleged-us-nato-military-plans-for-ukraine-1109227800.html
April 7, 2023, 3:30 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Biden administration is reportedly investigating a leak of classified documents that allegedly detail US and NATO plans for the Ukrainian military ahead of its counteroffensive this spring against Russian forces.
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IDF Strikes Targets in Lebanon After Retaliatory Gaza Strip Launches: Videos
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/idf-israeli-military-currently-striking-targets-in-lebanon-after-earlier-rocket-attack-1109226666.html
April 7, 2023, 1:25 AM
The latest barrage was preceded by earlier IDF airstrikes targeting Hamas weapons facilities and two tunnels in response to security breaches over the past few days.
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China to Build Out Satellite Network Amid Worries About Starlink's Military Use - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/china-to-build-out-satellite-network-amid-worries-about-starlinks-military-use---reports-1109226523.html
April 7, 2023, 1:21 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China will launch 12,992 satellites into orbit to rival SpaceX’s Starlink constellation amid calls from the military community to speed up the creation of a national network, after Elon Musk’s project revealed its military capabilities in the Ukrainian conflict, US media has learned.
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Lavrov Attends Working Dinner With Cavusoglu in Ankara - Turkish Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/lavrov-attends-working-dinner-with-cavusoglu-in-ankara---turkish-foreign-ministry-1109226226.html
April 7, 2023, 1:09 AM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, after arriving in the Turkish capital of Ankara on Thursday, has held a working dinner with his Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu, a video released by the Turkish Foreign Ministry showed.
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Republican-Led Tennessee House Expels Two Democratic Members Over Gun Control Protest
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/republican-led-tennessee-house-expels-two-democratic-members-over-gun-control-protest-1109224069.html
April 7, 2023, 1:02 AM
Democratic Reps. Gloria Johnson (Knoxville), Justin Jones (Nashville), and Justin Pearson (Memphis) nicknamed the Tennessee Three, earlier admitted they did not follow House rules on March 30 when they led chants of demonstrators who were in the gallery without being called on.
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US Bank Reportedly Aborts Client Conference After Criticism Over Pro-Russian Views From Experts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/us-bank-reportedly-aborts-client-conference-after-criticism-over-pro-russian-views-from-experts-1109225116.html
April 7, 2023, 12:34 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - One of the largest banks in the United States, the Bank of America, had to abort an online client conference after some clients complained about the predominantly pro-Russian rhetoric of online discussion participants, British newspaper reported on Thursday, citing people who attended the event.
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No Donald Trump is Above the Law
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/no-donald-trump-is-above-the-law-1109224590.html
April 7, 2023, 12:17 AM
In the United States, no man is above the law, not even the president—even if his name is Donald J. Trump.
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Gun Deaths For US Teens, Children Up by 50% in Two Years - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230407/gun-deaths-for-us-teens-children-up-by-50-in-two-years---poll-1109224345.html
April 7, 2023, 12:00 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The number of gun-related deaths among teens and children in the United States increased by 50% between 2019 and 2021, a new study by the Pew Research Center revealed on Thursday.
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Trump Says Biden 'Responsible' for Afghan Exit Debacle, Blames His 'Disinformation Game'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230406/trump-says-biden-responsible-for-afghan-exit-debacle-blames-his-disinformation-game-1109223866.html
April 6, 2023, 11:38 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump said in a statement that President Joe Biden is solely responsible for the debacle of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 and the new report the White House released blaming the Trump administration for the withdrawal is disinformation.
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Stowaway Shocks: South African Pilot Comes Face-to-Face With Venomous Cobra After Takeoff
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230406/stowaway-shocks-south-african-pilot-comes-face-to-face-with-venomous-cobra-after-takeoff-1109221142.html
April 6, 2023, 10:51 PM
The Cape cobra is considered one of the most venomous snakes in Africa as its venom contains the highest number of neurotoxins of all cobras. The mortality rate from the slippery reptile is quite high, making such a companion at an altitude of over 3,000 meters to be a very unpleasant surprise.
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Yemeni Authorities, Houthis Reach Agreement on New Truce - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230406/yemeni-authorities-houthis-reach-agreement-on-new-truce---source-1109222252.html
April 6, 2023, 10:11 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - The Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen and the Houthi movement, known officially as Ansar Allah that controls north of the country, with the mediation of Oman, reached an agreement to extend the truce for six months, a Yemeni diplomatic source has told Sputnik.
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Israeli Forces Confirm Retaliatory Strikes Across Gaza After Rocket Barrage
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230406/israeli-forces-confirm-retaliatory-strikes-ordered-across-gaza-after-rocket-barrage-1109221739.html
April 6, 2023, 9:27 PM
Israeli forces earlier confirmed on Thursday that 34 rockets had been launched from Lebanon by Palestinian forces, with 25 projectiles having been intercepted. Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati has rejected any escalation from Lebanon into Israel following the strikes.
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