Scott Ritter on Kremlin Strike: 'If Drones Hit White House, Perps Would Cease to Exist'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/scott-ritter-on-kremlin-strike-if-drones-hit-white-house-perps-would-cease-to-exist-1110101577.html
May 4, 2023, 6:24 PM
The Kremlin was attacked by a pair of explosive drones early Wednesday morning, with the UAVs downed by anti-drone defenses before causing major damage. The Kremlin accused Kiev of trying to assassinate President Putin. Scott Ritter puts things into perspective, commenting on how the US would respond to this sort of provocation.
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Pentagon Rethinks F-35 Spare Parts Purchase Scheme as Jet Hemorrhages Money
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/pentagon-rethinks-f-35-spare-parts-purchase-scheme-as-jet-hemorrhages-money-1110086950.html
May 4, 2023, 5:18 PM
The fifth-gen do-it-all aircraft is shaping up to be the most expensive weapons system in history, with a combined estimated lifetime price tag of $1.7 trillion – equivalent to the entire annual GDP of a major G20 economy like South Korea or Australia.
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Raisi's Visit to Syria Heralds Failure of West's Mideast Policy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/raisis-visit-to-syria-heralds-failure-of-wests-mideast-policy-1110097905.html
May 4, 2023, 5:18 PM
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met his Syrian counterpart Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday. Raisi's Syria tour has become the first state visit by an Iranian president to the Arab Republic since the beginning of the Syria War in 2011.
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Taiwan Mitigating Consequences of Modern F-16V Jets Delivery Delay
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/taiwan-mitigating-consequences-of-modern-f-16v-jets-delivery-delay-1110090176.html
May 4, 2023, 5:04 PM
Last year, Taiwanese officials complained about delays of FIM-92 Stinger AA systems and other military equipment, as manufacturers directed their supplies to Ukraine. The issue has raised concerns among US lawmakers amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing.
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'This was s***': German Merc Warns About Chilling Reality of Fighting in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/this-was-s-german-merc-warns-about-chilling-reality-of-fighting-in-ukraine-1110096447.html
May 4, 2023, 4:55 PM
Thousands of foreigners serving in the ranks of the Ukrainian Army have been killed, with thousands more fleeing the conflict zone after realizing that fighting a conventional army with artillery and air support is not the same as taking on shoeless militias in a developing nation. Many have gone on to offer words of warning to comrades in arms.
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Stone Age Blockchain: Scholars to Link Ancient Artifacts to Their Owners by DNA
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/stone-age-blockchain-scholars-to-link-ancient-artifacts-to-their-owners-by-dna-1110081592.html
May 4, 2023, 4:34 PM
Archaeologists have discovered an Upper Paleolithic deer tooth pendant in the famous Denisova Cave in Russia. The pendant was made between 19,000 and 25,000 years ago, and the researchers were able to reconstruct a precise genetic profile of the woman who used or wore the pendant, as well as of the deer from which the tooth was taken.
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Ex-FBI Agent Charged in Jan. 6 Probe Accused of 'Egging On' Capitol Protesters
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/ex-fbi-agent-charged-in-jan-6-probe-accused-of-egging-on-capitol-protestors-1110093393.html
May 4, 2023, 4:21 PM
Amid the US Justice Department's ongoing investigation tied to the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, hundreds of individuals have been charged and several convicted. Jack Smith was appointed special counsel by US Attorney General Merrick Garland in November last year to apportion blame for the events.
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Trading Halted in Shares of Western Alliance, Latest US Bank in Trouble After PacWest
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/trading-halted-in-shares-of-western-alliance-latest-us-bank-in-trouble-after-pacwest-1110096945.html
May 4, 2023, 4:16 PM
NEW YORK (Sputnik) - Trading in the shares of Western Alliance Bancorporation was halted on Thursday as they plunged 25% in value after the Phoenix-based lender joined Los Angeles-based PacWest in becoming the latest US banking casualties.
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UK Evacuates Almost 2,500 People From Sudan Since April 25
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/uk-evacuates-almost-2500-people-from-sudan-since-april-25-1110096753.html
May 4, 2023, 3:48 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The UK Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that the last evacuation flight from conflict-torn Sudan departed on May 3, bringing the total number of rescued people to over 2,450.
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New US Financial Crisis Could be Worse than 2008 'Credit Crunch'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/new-us-financial-crisis-could-be-worse-than-2008-credit-crunch-1110090916.html
May 4, 2023, 3:41 PM
The government bailouts of several mid-sized regional and sector-specific banks has raised fears of a new economic crisis. Economist, professor, consultant, and libertarian Mark Frost warned the US is heading for 'stagflation' and economic depression.
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Pepe Escobar: US Outmatched by Russia, China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/pepe-escobar-us-outmatched-by-russia-china-1110095098.html
May 4, 2023, 3:14 PM
The Biden administration’s policy of simultaneously confronting both Russia and China is doomed to fail, Pepe Escobar, geopolitical analyst and veteran journalist, told Radio Sputnik’s New Rules podcast.
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Cuneiform Translator: Israeli AI Model to Decipher Ancient Akkadian Texts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/cuneiform-translator-israeli-ai-model-to-decipher-ancient-akkadian-texts-1110078099.html
May 4, 2023, 2:45 PM
The newly-developed AI model is expected to save considerable time and effort in translating hundreds of thousands of clay tablets from ancient Mesopotamia that have been unearthed by archaeologists, dating as far back as 3,400 BC, which contain priceless info about the everyday life of the ancient civilization.
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How Much Money Has US Sent to Ukraine and Where Has It All Gone?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/how-much-money-has-us-sent-to-ukraine-and-where-has-it-all-gone-1110092269.html
May 4, 2023, 2:38 PM
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a $300 military aid package to Ukraine this week, bringing total US weapons assistance to over $35.7 billion, or about 65% of the $55 billion in arms sent by NATO to date. On top of that are tens of billions of dollars in economic “support” and humanitarian aid. Where has all this money gone?
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Watch Russia's Msta-S, Giatsint-S Self-Propelled Howitzers Pound Kiev's Positions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/watch-russias-msta-s-giatsint-s-self-propelled-howitzers-pound-kievs-positions-1110087698.html
May 4, 2023, 2:27 PM
Ground-based radar stations for pinpointing and adjusting fire ensure the effectiveness of the crews' combat work. Scout UAVs, or spies in the skies, help control the accuracy of the fire, recording hits in real-time and providing additional detection.
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Worker Missing After Fire Erupts at Chemical Plant in Newburyport, Massachusetts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/worker-missing-after-fire-erupts-at-chemical-plant-in-newburyport-massachusetts-1110091563.html
May 4, 2023, 1:53 PM
Numerous accidents, fires, and explosions have been occurring across the US over the past few months, with many of them connected to transportation of hazardous substances.
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French Minister Gets Flack For Racy Novel When 'Millions Can’t Fill Fridges or Pay Rent'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/french-minister-gets-flack-for-racy-novel-when-millions-cant-fill-fridges-or-pay-rent-1110086153.html
May 4, 2023, 1:53 PM
After hitting bookstores on 27 April, Fugue Américaine - a novel about legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitz - has turned the heat up under France’s Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire. Some critics have even accused the French official of shunning his duties to churn out eyebrow-raising, raunchy literary passages.
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German Exports to Russia Up 1.8% in March After 2022 Slump
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/german-exports-to-russia-up-18-in-march-after-2022-slump-1110092780.html
May 4, 2023, 1:46 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany increased exports to Russia in March by 1.8% compared to the previous month, official figures published Thursday showed.
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Russian Manufacturers to Showcase Agricultural Goods, Solutions in Serbia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/russian-manufacturers-to-showcase-agricultural-goods-solutions-in-serbia-1110092036.html
May 4, 2023, 1:19 PM
According to the Russian Export Center, Novi Sad, Serbia will host 90th International Agricultural Fair 2023 exhibition in late May, where Russian companies will showcase agricultural goods and solutions under the national brand Made in Russia.
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Mona Lisa Mystery Bridge 'Solved' by Italian Historian
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/mona-lisa-mystery-bridge-solved-by-italian-historian-1110088880.html
May 4, 2023, 1:06 PM
The Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci's world-renowned masterpiece depicting a Florentine noblewoman smiling enigmatically, has been the subject of speculation for decades. Wild theories have circulated as to who the woman serving as the model for the iconic portrait actually was, and, indeed, whether that person was a woman at all.
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Watch Russian Forces Crush Ukrainian Troops With Krasnopol Guided Shell
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/watch-russian-forces-crush-ukrainian-troops-with-krasnopol-guided-shell-1110087457.html
May 4, 2023, 12:47 PM
The Krasnopol guided projectile is a highly accurate Russian artillery system used to defeat ground targets, including tanks, lightly armored vehicles, and bunkers. It is a laser-guided projectile that can be launched from various artillery systems, including howitzers and multipurpose rocket launchers.
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Almost Half of US Citizens Concerned About Safety of Bank Deposits - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/almost-half-of-us-citizens-concerned-about-safety-of-bank-deposits---poll-1110089310.html
May 4, 2023, 12:05 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A total of 48% of adults in the United States are worried about the safety of the money on their bank accounts, a new Gallup poll showed on Thursday.
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Sunak Faces Up to Mid-Term Blues in First Local Elections Under His Leadership
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/sunak-faces-up-to-mid-term-blues-in-first-local-elections-under-his-leadership-1110079874.html
May 4, 2023, 11:31 AM
Opposition Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has tried to make this year's council elections into a verdict on the Conservative government. But the results may not show enough of a vote swing to propel him into Downing Street.
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Grain Deal Extension 'Unlikely' Unless Russia's Terms Are Met
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/grain-deal-extension-unlikely-unless-russias-terms-are-met-1110076186.html
May 4, 2023, 11:15 AM
The fact that the regime in Kiev and the so-called collective West refuse to comply with specific aspects of the Grain Deal that pertain to Russia is a glaring example of the "you owe us, but we don't owe you anything" stance, a senior researcher at the Russian Academy of Sciences, Victor Nadein-Raevskiy, said.
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Fears Triggered of Another Bank Collapse as California Lender PacWest Shares Freefall
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/fears-triggered-of-another-bank-collapse-as-california-lender-pacwest-shares-freefall-1110080143.html
May 4, 2023, 10:58 AM
The US banking crisis erupted in March with the downfall of Silicon Valley Bank, followed by Signature Bank's collapse, and the takeover of San Francisco-based First Republic Bank. Ripples from that financial upheaval were felt as the Federal Reserve on May 3 hiked interest rates by 0.25% in another effort to fight inflation.
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Video: Combat Work of Russia's Akatsiya Self-Propelled Artillery System
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/video-combat-work-of-russias-akatsiya-self-propelled-artillery-system-1110075090.html
May 4, 2023, 10:13 AM
The Akatsiya is a self-propelled artillery system equipped with a 152mm howitzer and can fire a variety of munitions, including high explosive and anti-tank rounds. The system has a top speed of 60 km/h and a range of up to 420km.
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Majority of French People Want Protests Against Pension Reform to Continue - Survey
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/majority-of-french-people-want-protests-against-pension-reform-to-continue---survey-1110083843.html
May 4, 2023, 10:07 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - At least 55% of French citizens support the continuation of protest demonstrations against the pension reform, a survey conducted by the French Institute of Public Opinion (IFOP) for the Sud Radio broadcaster, said on Thursday.
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CIA Staged 'Color Revolutions,' Hacker Attacks Around Globe – Chinese Cybersecurity Center
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/cia-staged-color-revolutions-hacker-attacks-around-globe--chinese-cybersecurity-center-1110083713.html
May 4, 2023, 10:03 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) masterminded a great number of hacker attacks and "color revolutions" in the post-Soviet space and other regions of the globe, a report by China's National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center and Chinese internet security company 360 said on Thursday.
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Kiev Faces Most Intensive Air Attacks Since Start of 2023 on Wednesday Night - Authorities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/kiev-faces-most-intensive-air-attacks-since-start-of-2023-on-wednesday-night---authorities-1110077953.html
May 4, 2023, 7:49 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The intensity of Russia's air attacks on Kiev on the night from Wednesday to Thursday was the highest since the beginning of 2023, following a drone attack on the Kremlin the day before, Serhiy Popko, the head of the Kiev military administration, has said.
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US Rushes to Restock Javelin Missile Systems - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/us-rushes-to-restock-javelin-missile-systems---reports-1110074382.html
May 4, 2023, 7:31 AM
Javelin anti-tank missile systems are portable, shoulder-fired missile launchers capable of taking out armored vehicles and fortified structures. They are guided by infrared technology with a range of up to 4,750 meters and have the ability to lock onto a target before launch, making them extremely accurate.
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Sweden Launches 'Don't Come Here' Campaign to Discourage Immigration
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/sweden-launches-dont-come-here-campaign-to-discourage-immigration-1110075410.html
May 4, 2023, 7:31 AM
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's slogan of "getting Sweden in order" includes both reducing immigration to get a handle on integration and bringing down major gang crime.
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Ukraine Concentrating Forces at Forefront in Zaporozhye Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/ukraine-concentrating-forces-at-forefront-in-zaporozhye-region-1110076392.html
May 4, 2023, 6:38 AM
SIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) - Ukraine has concentrated its forces at the forefront to launch a counteroffensive in the Zaporozhye Region, Vladimir Rogov, a senior official of the Zaporozhye regional administration, told Sputnik on Thursday.
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'Laughable' Claims by West That Kremlin 'Attacked Itself' Similar to Nord Stream Fallacies
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/laughable-claims-by-west-that-kremlin-attacked-itself-similar-to-nord-stream-fallacies-1110075197.html
May 4, 2023, 6:10 AM
Two UAVs attempted to strike the Kremlin in Moscow on 3 May in what Russia says was a Ukrainian assassination attempt on President Vladimir Putin. The drones were downed through the use of electronic warfare equipment. The Kremlin said that no injuries or "material damage" was caused. Kiev has denied involvement in the attack.
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Russian Cosmonauts Prokopyev, Petelin Return to ISS After 7-Hour Spacewalk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/russian-cosmonauts-prokopyev-petelin-return-to-iss-after-7-hour-spacewalk-1110076026.html
May 4, 2023, 5:56 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin have returned to the International Space Station (ISS) after a spacewalk that lasted more than seven hours, Russian state space corporation Roscosmos said on Thursday.
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Fallen Drone Causes Fire at Oil Refinery in Russia's Rostov Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/fallen-drone-causes-fire-at-oil-refinery-in-russias-rostov-region-1110074942.html
May 4, 2023, 4:56 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A fallen drone caused a fire at Novoshakhtinsk Oil Refinery in Russia's Rostov region overnight, Vasily Golubev, the governor of the region, said on Thursday.
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Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russia's Kherson Region Repelled
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/ukrainian-drone-attack-on-russias-kherson-region-repelled-1110074708.html
May 4, 2023, 4:53 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Ukrainian drone attack on residential areas of settlements in Russia's Kherson Region was repelled, Alexey Rulev, the spokesman for the Dnepr Group of Forces, told Sputnik.
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'Feeling Blessed': Jamie Foxx Breaks His Silence After Sudden Hospitalization
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/feeling-blessed-jamie-foxx-breaks-his-silence-after-sudden-hospitalization-1110073445.html
May 4, 2023, 4:05 AM
The 55-year-old actor and singer, who was first hospitalized three weeks ago, shocked fans when it was revealed he suffered a medical emergency. At the time, his family stayed mum on his exact condition, and instead urged people to “pray for Jamie.”
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Biden White House's Statements on Failed Drone Attack 'Strikingly Cynical' - Russian Envoy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/biden-white-houses-statements-on-failed-drone-attack-strikingly-cynical---russian-envoy-1110073330.html
May 4, 2023, 3:53 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said on Wednesday that the statements of US officials about drone attacks on the Kremlin are "strikingly cynical and absurd."
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Oil Reservoirs Catch Fire at Refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Region - Governor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/oil-reservoirs-catch-fire-at-refinery-in-russias-krasnodar-region---governor-1110073196.html
May 4, 2023, 3:31 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A fire that broke out on oil reservoirs at the Ilsky Oil Refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region overnight has been extinguished, officials have revealed.
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Trump Skipping GOP Debates Because He's 'Too Afraid', Former Ally Claims
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/trump-skipping-gop-debates-because-hes-too-afraid-former-ally-claims-1110072691.html
May 4, 2023, 3:19 AM
Christie, who is a former Trump ally and one of his most vocal critics on the GOP side, spoke to a conservative radio talk show "The Hugh Hewitt Show" on Wednesday morning. The show opened with Christie criticizing both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden on their spending and the national debt.
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Sudan's Military Agrees to 7-Day Humanitarian Truce
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/sudans-military-agrees-to-7-day-humanitarian-truce-1110072818.html
May 4, 2023, 2:56 AM
KHARTOUM (Sputnik) - The Sudanese armed forces have agreed to a seven-day humanitarian truce, proposed by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in Eastern Africa, from May 4-11, the military said on Wednesday.
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Report: Riyadh in Talks With Messi for Lucrative Deal After PSG Fallout
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/report-riyadh-in-talks-with-messi-for-lucrative-deal-after-psg-fallout-1110072538.html
May 4, 2023, 2:48 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The government of Saudi Arabia is reportedly in talks with Argentine forward Lionel Messi and is preparing "the most lucrative salary deal in the history of football."
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US Risks Loosing Up to 8 Million Jobs in Event of Protracted Default
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/us-risks-loosing-up-to-8-million-jobs-in-event-of-protracted-default-1110072014.html
May 4, 2023, 2:31 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A protracted default scenario in the United States could lead to the loss of almost eight million jobs, the White House's Council of Economic Advisers (CEA) said on Wednesday.
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America's Bizarro Take on Guantánamo: Punish Victims, Reward Criminals
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/americas-bizarro-take-on-guantnamo-punish-victims-reward-criminals-1110071503.html
May 4, 2023, 2:22 AM
A country that loudly and repeatedly expresses what it purports as its principles yet cavalierly ignores them on a whim rightly earns the contempt of its own citizens and those of other nations, especially when the hypocritical government of that nation criticizes others for failing to adhere to their pompously proclaimed rules-based global order.
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Peru's Authorities Likely Violated Human Rights During Protests Last Year - Watchdog
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/perus-authorities-likely-violated-human-rights-during-protests-last-year---watchdog-1110071336.html
May 4, 2023, 1:48 AM
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - The Peruvian authorities likely violated human rights and used excessive force during the suppression of street protests in December, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) said on Wednesday.
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No-Show Don: Trump Won't Appear for Thursday Hearing in 'Hush Payment' Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/no-show-don-trump-wont-appear-for-thursday-hearing-in-hush-payment-case-1110071204.html
May 4, 2023, 1:40 AM
NEW YORK (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump will not appear in court on Thursday for a hearing in his so-called hush payment case, his defense attorney Gedalia Stern told Sputnik on Wednesday.
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US Prosecutors Reportedly Nearing Charging Decision in Hunter Biden Criminal Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/us-prosecutors-reportedly-nearing-charging-decision-in-hunter-biden-criminal-case-1110070735.html
May 4, 2023, 1:13 AM
Reports earlier surfaced detailing that attorneys for Hunter Biden met with officials from the Department of Justice last week to discuss a yearslong investigation into the US president's son. No formal charges have yet to be filed in the case.
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Senators Urge Biden to Negotiate Debt Limit, Stop 'Playing Russian Roulette' With Economy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/senators-urge-biden-to-negotiate-debt-limit-stop-playing-russian-roulette-with-economy-1110070851.html
May 4, 2023, 12:39 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US lawmakers on Wednesday called on President Joe Biden to sit down and negotiate the debt ceiling and stop "playing Russian roulette" with the American economy.
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Russian Regulator to Launch Online Drone Tracker Similar to Flightradar
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230504/russian-regulator-to-launch-online-drone-tracker-similar-to-flightradar-1110070234.html
May 4, 2023, 12:06 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian aviation regulator Rosaviatsia told Sputnik on Wednesday it will launch an online flight tracker that will show drones in real time, much like the plane-tracking website Flightradar.
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Vucic: Serbian Authorities to Place School Shooter in Special Psychiatric Unit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/vucic-serbian-authorities-to-place-school-shooter-in-special-psychiatric-unit-1110070049.html
May 3, 2023, 11:53 PM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - A 14-year-old shooter responsible for the death of nine people in a school in Belgrade will be placed in a special unit of a psychiatric clinic, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday.
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US May Attempt Coup in Turkiye During Upcoming Presidential Election - Turkish Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/us-may-attempt-coup-in-turkiye-during-upcoming-presidential-election---turkish-minister--1110069147.html
May 3, 2023, 10:50 PM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said on Wednesday that on May 14, the United States will attempt to finish the coup d'etat they tried to carry out during the 2016 presidential election.
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Powell Claims Banking System 'Sound, Resilient' But US May See Mild Recession
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/powell-claims-banking-system-sound-resilient-but-us-may-see-mild-recession-1110068284.html
May 3, 2023, 10:24 PM
The chair’s announcement comes the same week JPMorgan Chase announced their acquisition of First Republic Bank. Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, said the sale "nearly" resolves the US banking crisis that began with the failure of Silicon Valley Bank.
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Suspected Gunman Who Killed 1, Injured Several in Atlanta Shooting Apprehended
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/police-manhunt-underway-for-gunman-who-killed-1-injured-several-in-atlanta-shooting-1110068016.html
May 3, 2023, 9:10 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The suspected gunman who killed one person and injured four others in a mass shooting in Atlanta, Georgia, was apprehended late Wednesday, officials have confirmed.
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French Constitutional Council Rejects Second Request for Referendum on Pension Reform
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/french-constitutional-council-rejects-second-request-for-referendum-on-pension-reform-1110067882.html
May 3, 2023, 8:46 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The French Constitutional Council said on Wednesday it has rejected lawmakers' second request for a referendum on President Emmanuel Macron's controversial pension reform.
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Russian Investigative Committee Opens Criminal Case After Drone Attack on Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/russian-investigative-committee-opens-criminal-case-after-drone-attack-on-kremlin-1110067250.html
May 3, 2023, 7:54 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Investigative Committee on Wednesday opened a criminal case on the fact of terrorism after a drone attack on the Kremlin residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Kiev's Terrorist Attack on Kremlin Sets Dangerous Global Precedent
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/kievs-terrorist-attack-on-kremlin-sets-dangerous-global-precedent-1110065710.html
May 3, 2023, 7:00 PM
Two Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) approached Moscow's Kremlin, the official residence of the Russian president, and were downed through the use of electronic warfare equipment on May 3. The Russian leadership denounced the incident as a "terrorist act" and an attempt on the life of Vladimir Putin.
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US Military Buildup in Finland May Threaten Northern Sea Route
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/us-military-buildup-in-finland-may-threaten-northern-sea-route-1110065930.html
May 3, 2023, 6:59 PM
A possible increase in the US military presence in Scandinavia in the near future following Finland’s accession to NATO may present a risk not only to Russia’s northern borders but to the nautical shipping lane known as the Northern Sea Route, warned military historian and Russian Air Defense Museum Director Yuri Knutov.
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Will the US Plunge Into Recession This Year?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/will-the-us-plunge-into-recession-this-year-1110065190.html
May 3, 2023, 6:47 PM
While the United States continues to style itself as the world’s economic powerhouse, certain recent events suggest that things in the American economy may not be as good as advertised.
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US Braces for Immigration Explosion With End of Title 42 Border Controls
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/us-braces-for-immigration-explosion-with-end-of-title-42-border-controls-1110055866.html
May 3, 2023, 6:35 PM
Millions more illegal immigrants could flood across the US border with Mexico after some restrictions expire next week. Mark Krikorian, executive director of Center for Immigration Studies, and Sergio Arellano, political analyst and executive director of Conserva Mi Voto, said the Biden administration was completely failing to stem the tide.
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US Fed Announces 0.25% Interest Rate Hike - Tenth Since Pandemic
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/us-fed-announces-025-interest-rate-hike---tenth-since-pandemic-1110065533.html
May 3, 2023, 6:20 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced its tenth rate hike since the end of the COVID-19 outbreak, adding a quarter point to bring US rates to a peak of 5.25% from the 0.25% high they stood at three years ago.
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Robot as My Valentine: Iranian Scholars Develop AI to Measure Attractiveness
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/robot-as-my-valentine-iranian-scholars-develop-ai-to-measure-attractiveness-1110057684.html
May 3, 2023, 6:20 PM
It is often said that "beauty is in the eye of the beholder," but new research suggests there is a way to determine how beautiful your face is - and in a very scientific way, of course.
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Drone Contest: Russian Lancet-3 vs US Switchblade-600
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/drone-contest-russian-lancet-3-vs-us-switchblade-600-1110062712.html
May 3, 2023, 5:36 PM
UAVs are quickly becoming the most acute topic of debate about modern military warfare - overshadowing even discussions about nuclear weapons.
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RFK Jr: Zelensky Could Have Avoided Conflict With Russia by Saying 'No' to NATO
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/rfk-jr-zelensky-could-have-avoided-conflict-with-russia-by-saying-no-to-nato-1110064718.html
May 3, 2023, 5:18 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Wednesday that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a chance to avoid the conflict with Russia by simply refusing to join NATO.
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iStalk: Apple Joins Google to Prevent Malevolent AirTag Tracking
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/istalk-apple-joins-google-to-prevent-malevolent-airtag-tracking-1110059158.html
May 3, 2023, 5:04 PM
AirTag was planned to be a gadget for locating lost items - but it quickly became a major security concern, since stalkers and abusers used it widely.
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Can Advanced Alien Civilizations Eavesdrop on Earth?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/can-advanced-alien-civilizations-eavesdrop-on-earth-1110053685.html
May 3, 2023, 4:20 PM
The team behind the new research has simulated "radio leakage" from mobile towers around the globe in order to try and determine whether someone in outer space might pick up these signals.
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Pepe Escobar: Global De-Dollarization Nearing 'Crossroads Moment'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/pepe-escobar-global-de-dollarization-nearing-crossroads-moment-1110062907.html
May 3, 2023, 4:12 PM
De-dollarization is heading for a breakthrough due to rising global discontent with US 'casino capitalism', Pepe Escobar, geopolitical analyst and veteran journalist, told Sputnik News.
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'Russian Disinfo' Note on Hunter Biden's Laptop: Blinken Wanted to Curry Favor With Joe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/russian-disinfo-note-on-hunter-bidens-laptop-blinken-wanted-to-curry-favor-with-joe-1110057527.html
May 3, 2023, 3:46 PM
Blinken's behavior indicates that he is a "big liar" when it comes to that story about Hunter Biden's notorious "laptop from Hell", Steve Gill, attorney and CEO of Nashville-based Gill Media Topic, told Sputnik.
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Thwarted Ukrainian Drone Attack on Kremlin: What is Known So Far
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/thwarted-ukrainian-drone-attack-on-kremlin-what-is-known-so-far-1110056635.html
May 3, 2023, 2:53 PM
The attack against the Kremlin has been regarded by Moscow as a terrorist act and an attempt on the life of Vladimir Putin.
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Watch Russian Troops Drill Kamikaze Drone Operations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/watch-russian-troops-drill-kamikaze-drone-operations-1110050531.html
May 3, 2023, 2:08 PM
In the special operation zone, kamikaze drones help Russian troops remove Ukraine military hardware, including air defenses, multiple-launch rocket systems, and self-propelled howitzers.
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British Twitter Sceptical of Palace Claim Coronation Will Boost Economy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/british-twitter-sceptical-of-palace-claim-coronation-will-boost-economy-1110049972.html
May 3, 2023, 2:01 PM
The 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II — the first to be televised — was a grand display of British pageantry at a time when the UK still held many of its colonial territories. Her son's anointment as King Charles comes amid a severe economic crisis.
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EU Commission Says Ammunition to Fully Support Kiev 'Lacking' Due to Intensity of Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/eu-commission-says-ammunition-to-fully-support-kiev-lacking-due-to-intensity-of-conflict-1110056489.html
May 3, 2023, 1:43 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union and and its allies are "lacking" the capability to fully support Ukraine with ammunition due to the high intensity of the conflict, EU Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton said on Wednesday.
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What is the US' Title 42 Policy?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/what-is-the-us-title-42-policy-1110054202.html
May 3, 2023, 1:38 PM
White House officials have already made internal projections that migrant arrivals to the US southern border could spike to between 10,000 and 13,000 per day after the expiration of Title 42.
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Video: Russian Su-35 Fighter Demolishes Ukrainian Aircraft During Special Op
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/video-russian-su-35-fighter-demolishes-ukrainian-aircraft-during-special-op-1110053872.html
May 3, 2023, 1:30 PM
The Su-35 is a cutting-edge fighter virtually unrivaled the world over and highly sought after by various countries.
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Watch Russian Security Forces Thwart Drone Attack on Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/watch-drone-attack-targeting-kremlin-thwarted-by-russian-security-forces-1110055908.html
May 3, 2023, 1:19 PM
Moscow earlier said in a statement that the unmanned aerial vehicle was downed as it tried to attack the Kremlin residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Ongoing US Banking Crisis Evokes Strong Memories of 2008
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/ongoing-us-banking-crisis-evokes-strong-memories-of-2008-1110054952.html
May 3, 2023, 12:45 PM
The acquisition of First Republic Bank merely provided a "backstop" but not a solution to the US banking crisis that was facilitated by the Federal Reserve's continuing interest rate hikes, Sergio Rossi, professor of macroeconomics and monetary economics at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, told Sputnik.
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America's Obesity Epidemic Thins Out Pool of Potential US Army Recruits
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/americas-obesity-epidemic-thins-out-pool-of-potential-us-army-recruits-1110052840.html
May 3, 2023, 12:29 PM
In one of its worst years ever, the US Army's official figures showed that it failed to reach last year's goal of 60,000 new recruits, falling short by about 15,000.
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Russia Foils Ukrainian Drone Attack on Putin's Kremlin Residence
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/russia-foils-ukrainian-drone-attack-on-kremlin-1110053978.html
May 3, 2023, 11:40 AM
Last night, the regime in Kiev made an attempt on Russian President Vladimir Putin's life by carrying out a UAV strike against the Kremlin, its press service said.
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European Commission to Earmark Over $1.6Bln for Ammo Production for Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/european-commission-to-allocate-over-16bln-for-production-of-ammunition-for-ukraine-1110052965.html
May 3, 2023, 10:48 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Commission will set aside another 1.5 billion euros ($1.66 billion) for the production of ammunition for Ukraine, its president Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.
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Russia Wants Istanbul Grain Deal Terms to Be Fulfilled
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/russia-wants-istanbul-grain-deal-terms-to-be-fulfilled-1110052173.html
May 3, 2023, 10:36 AM
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia wants the grain deal's terms to be fulfilled, but won’t do anything to contradict its national interests.
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Food Supplies Via Grain Corridor Could Stop If May 5 Meeting in Istanbul Fails - Ankara
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/food-supplies-via-grain-corridor-could-stop-if-may-5-meeting-in-istanbul-fails---ankara-1110052285.html
May 3, 2023, 10:23 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Food supplies via the grain corridor may stop if the meeting on May 5 in Istanbul does not bring results, Turkish presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said on Wednesday.
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‘Washington Doesn’t Care About Some World Leaders’ Support For Assange’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/washington-doesnt-care-about-some-world-leaders-support-for-assange-1110047841.html
May 3, 2023, 9:55 AM
There isn’t a strong chance for Assange’s pardon, given that both Republicans and Democrats prefer to keep mum on his release, Lucy Komisar, an investigative journalist based in New York, told Sputnik.
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'Gonna Start Posting on Twitter Again?' Elon Musk Hints at Reassigning Dormant NPR Account
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/gonna-start-posting-on-twitter-again-elon-musk-hints-at-reassigning-dormant-npr-account-1110046755.html
May 3, 2023, 9:52 AM
Musk, who recently divulged the now-famous "Twitter Files", a series of releases of the social media giant's select corporate documents that unmasked collusion between Big Tech and the 'Deep State' to silence dissenting voices, continues his crusade for free speech in the US.
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New Round of Grain Deal Talks to Be Held in Moscow May 5 With UN Participation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/new-round-of-grain-deal-talks-to-be-held-in-moscow-may-5-with-un-participation-1110050859.html
May 3, 2023, 9:29 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A new round of consultations on the grain deal with the participation of a UN representative will be held in Moscow on May 5, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
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School Shooting in Belgrade Leaves 9 Dead, 7 Injured
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/school-shooting-in-belgrade-reportedly-leaves-8-dead-1110049667.html
May 3, 2023, 8:41 AM
According to media reports, the shooting occurred at about 8:40 a.m. The suspected attacker has been arrested.
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Video: Iranian President Arrives in Syria for Official Visit for 1st Time Since 2011
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/iranian-president-arrives-in-syria-for-official-visit-for-1st-time-since-2011-1110048300.html
May 3, 2023, 8:01 AM
DAMASCUS (Sputnik) - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has arrived in Damascus for two days, making it Iran's first official state visit since the civil war broke out in Syria in 2011, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Wednesday.
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Moscow: Trilateral Grain Deal Talks Expected on May 5, Though Not Agreed on Yet
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/moscow-on-trilateral-grain-deal-tallks-on-may-5-this-not-agreed-yet-1110047114.html
May 3, 2023, 7:09 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The issue of a possible meeting of delegations from Turkey, Russia and Ukraine to discuss the grain deal in Istanbul this week has not been agreed on, the Russian Foreign Ministry told Sputnik on Wednesday.
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Norway Pledges to Reach NATO's Spending Target Amid Windfall Revenues
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/norway-pledges-to-reach-natos-spending-target-amid-windfall-revenues-1110046404.html
May 3, 2023, 7:06 AM
Norway has the highest defense spending per capita in the NATO alliance, trailing only the US, yet has fallen behind its designated goal due to unexpected profits that dwarfed the military budget.
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Russia's FSB Foils Ukrainian Sabotage & Terror Plot Against Top Local Officials in Crimea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/russian-fsb-foils-ukrainian-intel-agents-activities-to-plot-high-profile-attacks-in-crimea-1110046908.html
May 3, 2023, 6:58 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Wednesday that it had stopped the activities of a network of Ukraine's military intelligence that planned a series of high-profile terrorist attacks in Crimea.
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Top Sweden Democrat Calls EU 'Straightjacket', Urges Swedes to Rethink Membership
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/top-sweden-democrat-calls-eu-straightjacket-urges-swedes-to-rethink-membership-1110045685.html
May 3, 2023, 5:43 AM
According to national-conservative Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Akesson, the EU has become a "democratic problem" for Sweden, with legislation imposed by unelected Brussels bureaucrats gaining too much influence over member states' decision-making – to the point of making national general elections meaningless.
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Advanced German Howitzers Supplied to Ukraine Reportedly Hit by…Bad Weather
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/advanced-german-howitzers-supplied-to-ukraine-reportedly-hit-bybad-weather-1110045863.html
May 3, 2023, 5:41 AM
Germany, along with the other NATO allies of the US, ramped up their military aid to Kiev shortly after Russia launched its special military operation in Ukraine.
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Police: US Gunman Who Killed 5 Neighbors Found Hiding Inside Home 17 Miles From Crime Scene
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/police-us-gunman-who-killed-5-neighbors-found-hiding-inside-home-17-miles-from-crime-scene-1110045095.html
May 3, 2023, 4:04 AM
About 248 people have been killed in US mass shootings in just the first four months of this year, according to Gun Violence Archive. A mass shooting is defined by the nonprofit as four or more people being shot, not including the gunman.
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Brazil Aims to Discuss Assistance to Argentina With BRICS, IMF - President
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/brazil-aims-to-discuss-assistance-to-argentina-with-brics-imf---president-1110044938.html
May 3, 2023, 3:46 AM
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Brazil is planning to discuss the issue of assistance to Argentina, which is experiencing a severe economic crisis, with the BRICS informal group of states and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday.
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Preserving Ukraine as Independent Country Not in US Plans - Russian Security Council
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/preserving-ukraine-as-independent-country-not-in-us-plans---russian-security-council-1110044386.html
May 3, 2023, 3:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Preserving Ukraine as an independent nation is not in the plans of the United States, Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev has said.
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Nobody Wants to War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/nobody-wants-to-war-1110043833.html
May 3, 2023, 2:34 AM
Yet again, the US Army expects to miss its recruiting goal of 65,000 new soldiers to enlist, after having already fallen short of its goal the year prior by 15,000 active-duty recruits. The Army is even seeing issues with retaining their part-time soldiers.
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Sudan's Rapid Support Forces Not Yet Agreed to 7-Day Truce - Leader's Aide
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/sudans-rapid-support-forces-not-yet-agreed-to-7-day-truce---leaders-aide-1110043681.html
May 3, 2023, 1:55 AM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has yet to agree to a seven-day ceasefire in Sudan, Yusuf Izzat, an adviser to RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, said on Tuesday.
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Loneliness as Deadly as Smoking - US Surgeon General
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/loneliness-as-deadly-as-smoking---us-surgeon-general-1110043324.html
May 3, 2023, 12:54 AM
A new fight for a healthier America is to tackle the epidemic of… loneliness?
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PSG Reportedly Rules Against Extending Messi's Contract After Suspension Over Saudi Trip
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/psg-reportedly-rules-against-extending-messis-contract-after-suspension-over-saudi-trip-1110043180.html
May 3, 2023, 12:30 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French football club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has reportedly decided against extending Argentinian forward Lionel Messi's contract for another term.
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Report: Ukraine Keeping Mum on Spring Plans After US Stayed Silent on Pentagon Leaks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230503/report-ukraine-keeping-mum-on-spring-plans-after-us-stayed-silent-on-pentagon-leaks-1110042906.html
May 3, 2023, 12:22 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Kiev is reportedly keeping sensitive information about its counteroffensive plans private from Western allies after a US airman allegedly leaked highly classified intelligence related to the conflict in Ukraine.
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Biden Sending 1,500 Troops to Southern Border Won't Deter Illegal Migrants - Texas Governor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230502/biden-sending-1500-troops-to-southern-border-wont-deter-illegal-migrants---texas-governor-1110042594.html
May 2, 2023, 11:35 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Biden administration's decision to send an additional 1,500 troops to the US-Mexico border will do nothing to deter an anticipated surge of illegal migrants in the region, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said on Tuesday.
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Report: Trump May Skip Early GOP Debates for 2024 Presidential Nomination
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230502/report-trump-may-skip-early-gop-debates-for-2024-presidential-nomination-1110041886.html
May 2, 2023, 11:08 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump is reportedly likely to skip at least one early debate for Republican Party candidates for the 2024 presidential election.
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Senate Republicans Trash Short-Term Debt Limit Increase Proposal Amid Looming Default
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230502/senate-republicans-trash-short-term-debt-limit-increase-proposal-amid-looming-default--1110041014.html
May 2, 2023, 10:28 PM
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned on Monday the US could face default as early as June 1, urging lawmakers to act promptly on extending the debt ceiling in order to avoid a full-out economic crisis.
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