Easter in Africa: What Are the Peculiarities?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/easter-in-africa-what-are-the-peculiarities-1109297124.html
April 9, 2023, 3:50 PM
Today, millions of African Christians celebrate Easter. According to research, around half of the population of Africa professes Christianity, and in countries where Christians make up the majority of the population, Easter is an important event in the calendar.
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EU Military Circles Question Million-Munition Delivery to Ukraine: Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/eu-military-circles-doubting-feasibility-of-delivering-1mln-munitions-to-ukraine-media-reports-1109301655.html
April 9, 2023, 3:38 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Military circles in Brussels are casting doubt on the European Union's plan to deliver 1 million 155-mm munitions to Ukraine within the next 12 months because, among other things, it may take more than a year to put together a batch that big, German news outlet reported on Sunday, citing sources.
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Metal in Most Benin Bronzes Originates From Germany, Study Reveals
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/metal-in-most-benin-bronzes-originates-from-germany-study-reveals-1109300424.html
April 9, 2023, 3:16 PM
The Benin Bronzes are a collection of several thousand of brass sculptures from the palace of the ruler of the Benin Kingdom (modern-day Nigeria), dating back to at least the 16th century. Until now, research on the origins of the metals used in their casting provided no clear results, but a new study shed light on this scientific mystery.
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Twitter Dubs BBC as Government-Funded Media
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/twitter-dubs-bbc-as-government-funded-media-as-broadcaster--1109297537.html
April 9, 2023, 2:43 PM
Tech billionaire Elon Musk's crusade for free speech firstly led him to initiate the series of "Twitter files" publications, where the mechanism of disinformation were unmasked. Now, he is branding multiple western media with a special for their ties to authorities.
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Macron Urges Europe to Stay Out of Feud Between US, China Over Taiwan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/macron-urges-europe-to-stay-out-of-feud-between-us-china-over-taiwan-1109300224.html
April 9, 2023, 2:26 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - Europe should not let itself be drawn into the confrontation between the United States and China over Taiwan conforming to "the American rhythm," French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday.
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Ex-US Pilot Warns of UFO-Related 'National Security Threat'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/ex-us-pilot-warns-of-ufo-related-national-security-threat-1109297770.html
April 9, 2023, 2:12 PM
The navy pilot claims he ran into UFOs while flying in restricted airspace off the United States' East coast, alleging that people who are "still flying out there" continue encountering mysterious unidentified objects.
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Lebanon's Acting Prime Minister Says Country Not Involved in Airstrikes Against Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/lebanons-acting-prime-minister-says-country-not-involved-in-airstrikes-against-israel-1109299055.html
April 9, 2023, 1:49 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A preliminary investigation into the airstrikes conducted toward Israel has showed that the units that had launched the missiles were of non-Lebanese origin, the press office of Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said on Sunday.
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Apocalyptic Combo: Science Finds Evidence of Dual Mass Extinction Prior to Dinosaur Die-Off
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/apocalyptic-combo-science-finds-evidence-of-dual-mass-extinction-prior-to-dinosaur-die-off-1109294212.html
April 9, 2023, 1:02 PM
There were several mass extinctions in the geological history of Earth. Scientists have just discovered another one, and in this case, Chinese volcanoes are to blame.
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'Between Russian Hammer and Chinese Anvil': Expert on US Perspectives in Africa
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/between-russian-hammer-and-chinese-anvil-expert-on-us-perspectives-in-africa-1109294767.html
April 9, 2023, 11:57 AM
Africa has recently been graced by a series of visits of US top officials, who traveled to the continent in a bid to forge a new impetus to US-Africa cooperation. During the visits, they in particular pointed at Washington's concerns over the growing involvement of China and Russia.
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Chinese Army Simulates Strikes on 'Key Targets' in Taiwan Amid Drills
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/chinese-army-simulates-strikes-on-key-targets-in-taiwan-amid-drills-1109295378.html
April 9, 2023, 11:45 AM
The Chinese military announced that it would hold three-day air and naval military exercises in the Taiwan Strait and around the island on Saturday morning. The drills kicked off shortly after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen returned from a visit to the US.
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Russia to Supply 600,000 Tons of Wheat to Egypt in May
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/russia-to-supply-600000-tons-of-wheat-to-egypt-in-may-1109290593.html
April 9, 2023, 11:14 AM
According to Moscow, despite the US-led West's economic sanctions and other barriers associated with the conflict in Ukraine, the demand for Russian grain is actively growing. Egypt, the world's biggest importer of wheat, is also the largest buyer of wheat from Russia.
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No Auction: France Returns Rare Manuscript to Algeria
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/no-auction-france-returns-rare-manuscript-to-algeria-1109290877.html
April 9, 2023, 11:08 AM
Much wealth was extracted from African nations during colonization. The restitution of looted items of cultural significance has been widely discussed in recent years.
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Toxic Smoke Plume Rises Above Hamburg After Large Fire, Media Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/toxic-smoke-plume-rises-above-hamburg-after-large-fire-media-reports-1109294570.html
April 9, 2023, 10:28 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A large fire in the German city of Hamburg sent a plume of hazardous smoke into the air, prompting authorities to issue an "extreme danger" warning, German media reported on Sunday.
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Africa Needs 'Totally Sovereign Manner' of Cooperation with Everyone, Expert Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/africa-needs-totally-sovereign-manner-of-cooperation-with-everyone-expert-says-1109287719.html
April 9, 2023, 10:15 AM
Recently, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has pointed out that at present, the West is trying to drive a wedge between Africa and Russia. He accused the US and its allies of seeking to torpedo the second Russia-Africa Summit scheduled for late July in St Petersburg, as they are trying to dissuade African nations from joining the event.
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Retired US Marines Berate Kirby for Refusing to Admit Chaotic Afghanistan Exit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/retired-us-marines-berate-kirby-for-refusing-to-admit-chaotic-afghanistan-exit-1109292065.html
April 9, 2023, 10:02 AM
Washington released a new report in which it upheld its decision to pull US troops out of Afghanistan in 2021 earlier this week.
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Russian Military Creating Special Groups to Destroy Western Tanks in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/russian-military-creating-special-groups-to-destroy-western-tanks-in-ukraine-1109292909.html
April 9, 2023, 9:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces have started creating special groups tasked by the defense ministry with destroying the tanks that Western countries supply to Kiev, the head of a combat training center, Yevgeny Arifulin, said on Sunday.
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Musk Claps Back at Journalist Matt Taibbi Over Twitter-Substack Rivalry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/musk-claps-back-at-journalist-matt-taibbi-over-twitter-substack-rivalry-1109287597.html
April 9, 2023, 9:31 AM
Journalist Matt Taibbi helped the billionaire bring the truth to light about how censorship and Washington-backed propaganda work on social media by releasing several batches of the Twitter Files.
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Kremlin: West Overreacting to Russian Plan to Station Tactical Nukes in Belarus
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/kremlin-west-overreacting-to-russian-plan-to-station-tactical-nukes-in-belarus-1109291482.html
April 9, 2023, 9:30 AM
PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKIY, Russia (Sputnik) - The West is overreacting to Russia's plans to build storage facilities for tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus, while forgetting about the presence of US nuclear weapons in Europe, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday.
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Pope Francis Holds Easter Sunday Mass at St. Peter's Basilica
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/pope-francis-holds-easter-sunday-mass-at-st-peters-basilica-1109286223.html
April 9, 2023, 7:50 AM
The pontiff was discharged from a Rome hospital just before the start of the Holy Week after a three-night stay for a bronchial infection.
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Ex-French MEP Lauds Beijing's Cold Shoulder for von der Leyen Amid Her China Visit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/ex-french-mep-lauds-beijings-zero-reception-toward-von-der-leyen-amid-her-china-visit-1109287328.html
April 9, 2023, 7:18 AM
A US media outlet earlier noted that unlike Macron, the European Commission President “was mostly left alone” during the duo's visit to China, where she was “demonized” by local media as “an American puppet.”
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Upcoming Junior Doctors Strike Could Cause 'Unparalleled Levels of Disruption,' NHS Warns
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/upcoming-junior-doctors-strike-could-cause-unparalleled-levels-of-disruption-nhs-warns-1109285792.html
April 9, 2023, 6:11 AM
Over the past few months, tens of thousands of British nurses and ambulance service staff have walked off the job as part of their long-running pay dispute with NHS bosses.
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NYT: Secret Doc Leaks Hurting US Relations With Allies as Washington Eavesdropping on Key Partners
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/nyt-secret-doc-leaks-hurting-us-relations-with-allies-as-washington-eavesdropping-on-key-partners-1109285245.html
April 9, 2023, 5:14 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The leaks of classified US documents have complicated Washington’s relations with allies, The New York Times reported, citing US officials.
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Five Injured as Apartment Building Collapses in Marseille, France
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/apartment-building-collapses-in-marseille-france-1109285124.html
April 9, 2023, 4:35 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A four-storey apartment building collapsed in the center of Marseille overnight.
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Syrian Air Defenses Shoot Down Several Israeli Rockets
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/explosions-reported-around-damascus-as-idf-strikes-syria-1109283928.html
April 9, 2023, 4:16 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Syrian air defense systems have shot down several Israeli rockets in the south of the country, the Syrian Defense Ministry said.
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George Soros' Son Allegedly Has Steady White House Access
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/george-soros-son-has-steady-white-house-access---reports--1109283470.html
April 9, 2023, 4:02 AM
In recent years, the Soros family has gained a lot of attention for their political activism and contribution to liberal causes. George Soros, the billionaire businessman and philanthropist, has long been a controversial figure in conservative circles due to his support for left-wing policies and candidates.
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MoD: Russian Forces Destroy Two Ukrainian Sabotage Groups
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/russian-forces-destroy-two-ukrainian-sabotage-groups---defense-ministry-1109283350.html
April 9, 2023, 3:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian service members have destroyed two enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups in the Kupyansk direction and thwarted three attempts of Ukrainian troop rotation, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
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Saudi-Led Coalition Releases 13 Houthi Prisoners, Movement Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/saudi-led-coalition-releases-13-houthi-prisoners---ansar-allah-movement-1109282835.html
April 9, 2023, 2:58 AM
DOHA (Sputnik) - The Houthi rebels (Ansar Allah movement) in Yemen have announced the release of over a dozen prisoners, in exchange for one Saudi prisoner, the head of the Houthis' prisoner affairs committee, Abdul Qader al-Murtada, said.
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Tunisia Considering Joining BRICS - July 25 Movement Spokesman
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/tunisia-considering-joining-brics---july-25-movement-spokesman-1109282700.html
April 9, 2023, 2:22 AM
TUNIS (Sputnik) - Tunisia is considering joining the BRICS group amid stalled negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the spokesman of the July 25 Movement, Mahmoud Ben Mabrouk, told Sputnik.
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Israeli Forces Respond to Rocket Fire From Syria - IDF
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/israeli-forces-respond-to-rocket-fire-from-syria---idf-1109282577.html
April 9, 2023, 2:04 AM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israel has opened artillery fire at Syrian territory in response to the rockets fired from Syria toward the Golan Heights, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said.
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Texas Governor Says He Will Pardon Killer of BLM Marcher
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230409/texas-governor-says-he-will-pardon-killer-of-blm-marcher-1109282339.html
April 9, 2023, 1:29 AM
Nearly three years ago Daniel Perry shot and killed Garrett Foster. However, recent events suggest that despite facing a life sentence, he may not spend long in jail.
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Cocaine & Crack Are Back in NYC, And Fentanyl Makes Everything Much Worse - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/cocaine--crack-are-back-in-nyc-and-fentanyl-makes-everything-much-worse---reports-1109281968.html
April 8, 2023, 11:02 PM
In 2017, opioid drug overdoses, heroin poisoning, and fentanyl poisoning were recognized as a critical national problem in the US. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 100 people died every day from opioid overdoses in America in 2018. But judging by the latest reports, other drugs should not be discounted.
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Last Surviving Nuremberg Prosecutor Ben Ferencz Dies at 103
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/last-surviving-nuremberg-prosecutor-ben-ferencz-dies-at-103-1109281701.html
April 8, 2023, 10:38 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The last living prosecutor of the Nuremberg Trials - the trials of a group of top Nazi war criminals - American lawyer Ben Ferencz has died at the age of 103, US media report.
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Palestinians Reportedly Barricade Themselves in Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/palestinians-barricade-themselves-in-al-aqsa-mosque-in-jerusalem---reports-1109281409.html
April 8, 2023, 10:26 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Hundreds of Palestinians have barricaded themselves in the Al-Aqsa Mosque located on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem, The Jerusalem Post reports.
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Iraq Demands Apology From Turkiye for Attack on Sulaymaniyah Airport
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/iraq-demands-apology-from-turkiye-for-attack-on-sulaymaniyah-airport-1109281280.html
April 8, 2023, 9:00 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iraq called on Turkiye to formally apologize for what Baghdad believes was Ankara's terrorist attack on the Sulaymaniyah airport in the Iraqi Kurdistan Region, the president's office said on Saturday.
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Taiwan Says Detected 71 Chinese Military Jets, 9 Vessels Approaching Island on April 8
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/taiwan-says-detected-71-chinese-military-jets-9-vessels-approaching-island-on-april-8-1109281141.html
April 8, 2023, 7:35 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Taiwanese Defense Ministry said that it had detected 71 jets and nine vessels of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) approaching Taiwan on Saturday as part of the Chinese air and naval military exercises around the island.
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Classified Docs Leak Hints at Growing Frustration in US With Biden’s Policy on Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/classified-docs-leak-hints-at-growing-frustration-in-us-with-bidens-policy-on-ukraine-1109280691.html
April 8, 2023, 7:10 PM
An apparent leak of classified US documents related to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, which include what seems to be NATO plans for the Ukrainian military, left some experts pondering on the significance of the contents of these papers.
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Scott Ritter: US Document Leak 'Much Ado About Nothing'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/scott-ritter-us-document-leak-much-ado-about-nothing-1109280151.html
April 8, 2023, 6:00 PM
A series of briefing documents ostensibly prepared for General Mark Milley, the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, has found its way onto various social media outlets.
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'Awfully Convenient': Leaked NATO Plans for Ukraine Should Be Taken 'With Grain of Salt'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/awfully-convenient-leaked-nato-plans-for-ukraine-should-be-taken-with-grain-of-salt-1109279802.html
April 8, 2023, 5:22 PM
While the sudden leak of numerous classified US documents related to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine reportedly prompted the Pentagon to launch an investigation into the matter, the way the "revelation" was covered by the media makes it look somewhat suspect.
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Israelis Protest Judicial Reform in Tel Aviv
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/israelis-protest-judicial-reform-in-tel-aviv-1109273202.html
April 8, 2023, 4:51 PM
Israel has been rocked by mass protests since January 2023 when the Netanyahu government's plan to reform the judicial system was announced,
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'Bitter Failure': Experts Analyze UN and French Role in Rwandan Genocide
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/bitter-failure-experts-analyze-un-and-french-role-in-rwandan-genocide-1109277662.html
April 8, 2023, 4:45 PM
Every year, the world observes the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda on April 7. During this day, people all over the globe pay tribute to the victims of one of the darkest periods of the country's history.
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Serbian Socialists Urge for Economy Minister to Be Dismissed Over Calls to Sanction Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/serbian-socialists-urge-for-economy-minister-to-be-dismissed-over-calls-to-sanction-russia-1109279489.html
April 8, 2023, 4:34 PM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - The Movement of Socialists, a part of the governing coalition in Serbia, on Saturday urged the dismissal of Serbian Economy Minister Rade Basta over his new calls for sanctions against Russia.
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Nigeria and Morocco to Invest $12.5 Billion Each in Gas Pipeline
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230408/nigeria-and-morocco-to-invest-125-billion-each-in-gas-pipeline-1109276686.html
April 8, 2023, 4:21 PM
The Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline is among the flagship projects linking the two countries through 11 West African states. Covering approximately 5,600 km, it is expected to set a record as the longest offshore gas pipeline in the world.
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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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