Ukrainian Grad Rocket Strike Leaves Many Injured in DPR's Gorlovka
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/ukrainian-grad-rocket-strike-leaves-many-injured-in-dprs-gorlovka-1110270956.html
May 11, 2023, 6:47 PM
DONETSK (Sputnik) - Many people in Donbass city Gorlovka have suffered injuries after the Ukrainian military used Grad rockets on Thursday, Mayor Ivan Prikhodko said.
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Five EU Nations Call for Tighter Ukrainian Food Import Controls
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/five-eu-nations-call-for-tighter-ukrainian-food-import-controls-1110270667.html
May 11, 2023, 6:31 PM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Five EU member states demanded on Thursday that the European Commission toughen controls on duty-free Ukrainian agricultural products flooding their markets.
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Biden Sex Assault Accuser Slams Media 'Hypocrisy' Over Trump Sex Pest Lawsuit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/biden-sex-assault-accuser-slams-media-hypocrisy-over-trump-sex-pest-lawsuit-1110266141.html
May 11, 2023, 6:26 PM
Donald Trump has been ordered to pay $5 million to journalist E. Jean Carroll after she won a lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault and battery. Author and podcaster Tara Reade, a former Senate aide to Joe Biden, compared the media's trumpeting of Carroll's claims with their dismissal of hers against the sitting president.
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Russia Sees No Point in Preserving Black Sea Grain Deal Against Its Interests
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/russia-sees-no-point-in-preserving-black-sea-grain-deal-against-its-interests-1110268819.html
May 11, 2023, 5:55 PM
On May 18, an international agreement known as the Black Sea Grain Initiative or Deal may fall through unless renewed.
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Khan's Opponents Block Elections and Order His Arrest Fearing Ex-PM Can't be Voted Out
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/khans-opponents-block-elections-and-order-his-arrest-fearing-ex-pm-cant-be-voted-out-1110267173.html
May 11, 2023, 5:03 PM
On Tuesday, former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, ousted by parliament last year, was arrested on terrorism charges and others stemming from a March clash between police and his supporters. However, on Thursday, the nation’s high court declared the arrest illegal and ordered his release.
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US Jobless Claims Highest Since October 2021, Raising Chance for Fed Rate Pause
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/us-jobless-claims-highest-since-october-2021-raising-chance-for-fed-rate-pause-1110267492.html
May 11, 2023, 4:45 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The number of Americans on jobless benefits has hit 1-½ year highs, according to weekly data from the Labor Department on Thursday that raised the chance for the Federal Reserve to withhold interest rate hikes from June as the central bank advances in its fight against inflation.
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US and Britain 'Working in Tandem' on Ukraine Missile Supplies
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/us-lets-britain-escalate-ukraine-conflict-further-by-sending-missiles-to-kiev-1110265521.html
May 11, 2023, 4:11 PM
As London moves to supply Storm Shadow long-range cruise missiles to the regime in Kiev, experts have explained to Sputnik why the British government likely made this move and how Washington might have influenced the situation.
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US Banks With Over $50Bln in Assets to Help Pay for Recent Bank Failures - FDIC
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/us-banks-with-over-50bln-in-assets-to-help-pay-for-recent-bank-failures---fdic-1110266499.html
May 11, 2023, 3:58 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US banks with more than $50 billion in assets will help the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) cover its $16 billion bill for addressing recent US bank failures, a statement from the regulator said Thursday.
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US Debt Ceiling Saga Just 'Sabre-Rattling' Across Party Divide
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/us-debt-ceiling-saga-just-sabre-rattling-across-party-divide-1110259332.html
May 11, 2023, 3:48 PM
The US debt ceiling crisis rumbles on as the June 1 deadline for raising the government borrowing limit looms. Economist, professor and consultant Mark Frost said there was no need to panic, but Todd "Bubba" Horwitz, chief market strategist at BubbaTrading.com, warned the taxpayer would pay the government's credit addiction.
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Video: Russian Self-Propelled Artillery Hammers Ukrainian Militants
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/video-russian-self-propelled-artillery-hammers-ukrainian-militants-1110259875.html
May 11, 2023, 3:30 PM
The Russian Ministry of Defense has released a video highlighting the activities of a particular branch of the Russian Armed Forces that time and again demonstrated its efficiency and effectiveness in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine – the artillery.
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China, EU Ramp Up High-Level Exchanges 'Amid Noise from US'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/china-eu-ramp-up-high-level-exchanges-amid-noise-from-us-1110265676.html
May 11, 2023, 3:26 PM
While Chinese Vice President Han Zheng is visiting Portugal and the Netherlands from Sunday to May 12, China on Monday announced the visit of State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang to Germany, France and Norway from Monday to May 12.
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Who Is Unhappy About Syria's Return to the Arab League?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/who-is-unhappy-about-syrias-return-to-the-arab-league-1110259422.html
May 11, 2023, 3:09 PM
The Arab League on Sunday agreed to reinstate Syria's membership, which is another exhilarating news to the Middle East recently. This is the latest progress after the emergence of a reconciliation wave caused by the resumption of diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
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Foreign Direct Investment in Germany Down to Decade Low - Study
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/foreign-direct-investment-in-germany-down-to-decade-low---study-1110265176.html
May 11, 2023, 2:39 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany’s attractiveness to foreign investors has dropped by a further 1% to a decade low, with 832 projects created in the country in 2022, a survey by the EY consultancy has revealed.
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NATO's Liaison Office in Japan Part of Plan to Destabilize China and Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/natos-liaison-office-in-japan-part-of-plan-to-destabilize-china-and-russia-1110263884.html
May 11, 2023, 2:24 PM
Tokyo is working towards opening a NATO liaison office, with Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi justifying the move by the swirling Russo-Ukrainian conflict and growing instability across the world. What's really behind the development?
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US Patriot System Not Capable of Intercepting Russian Kinzhal Missile - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/us-patriot-system-not-capable-of-intercepting-russian-kinzhal-missile---source-1110264588.html
May 11, 2023, 2:14 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Patriot air defense system is not capable of intercepting Russian hypersonic air-to-surface Kinzhal missiles, a high-ranking source in the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
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Will World See Accelerated De-Dollarization if US Defaults on Debt?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/will-world-see-accelerated-de-dollarization-if-us-defaults-on-debt--1110262209.html
May 11, 2023, 2:11 PM
No country will capitalize on a potential US default, and even if a certain nation manages to benefit, it will be a Pyrrhic victory, Marc Ostwald, chief economist at ADM Investor Services International, told Sputnik.
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Russia Never Weaponized Energy, But Won't Take Asset Seizure Lying Down - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/russia-never-weaponized-energy-but-wont-take-asset-seizure-lying-down---kremlin-1110261870.html
May 11, 2023, 1:53 PM
Russia has never used energy for political purposes, but while the West turns up the heat, Moscow won't take the US-led West's seizure of its assets lying down, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov emphasized on Thursday.
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Supreme Court of Pakistan Orders Release of ex-PM Imran Khan - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/supreme-court-of-pakistan-orders-release-of-ex-pm-imran-khan---reports-1110263062.html
May 11, 2023, 1:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) -The Supreme Court of Pakistan declared the arrest of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan illegal and ordered his immediate release, Pakistani broadcaster reported on Thursday.
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Video: Russian Artillery Pounds Ukrainian Troops While Anti-Air Units Provide Cover
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/video-russian-artillery-pounds-ukrainian-troops-while-anti-air-units-provide-cover-1110261738.html
May 11, 2023, 1:07 PM
The Russian Defense Ministry has shared yet another video that shows how Russian troops deployed in the Ukrainian conflict zone methodically dismantle the Kiev regime's war machine, piece by piece.
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EU Lawmakers Move to Regulate AI in Historic First
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/eu-lawmakers-move-to-regulate-ai-in-historic-first-1110261387.html
May 11, 2023, 12:26 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Parliament has announced the first step toward regulating artificial intelligence (AI) systems to ensure their "human-centric and ethical" development.
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Yellen: Possible US Default May Undermine America's Global Economic Leadership
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/yellen-possible-us-default-may-undermine-americas-global-economic-leadership-1110259028.html
May 11, 2023, 11:43 AM
Earlier this month, the US Treasury Secretary insisted that her country might run out of options for paying its debt obligations as soon as June 1 if congressional lawmakers fail to act and raise the country’s debt ceiling.
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Video: FSB Thwarts Attempt to Smuggle Nearly 500 Kg of Cocaine to Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/foreign-cocaine-cartels-increasing-activity-in-russia---fsb-1110260709.html
May 11, 2023, 11:33 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Organized criminal groups from Europe and Latin America have intensified their activities in Russia, developing a market to sell drugs on the spot and transiting cocaine to Europe, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Thursday.
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UK Confirms Sending Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/kremlin-vows-response-against-uks-long-range-missiles-bound-for-kiev-1110260251.html
May 11, 2023, 11:16 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace has verified that Britain will transfer its Storm Shadow Long-Range Missiles to Kiev, calling it London’s “calibrated and proportionate response” to the crisis.
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At Least 4 Injured in Explosion in Milan - Photo, Video
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/explosion-hits-center-of-italys-milan-cars-on-fire--1110259592.html
May 11, 2023, 10:33 AM
Ambulances and firefighters are on the scene. The carabinieri have cordoned off the area.
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US-China Defense Chiefs Meeting Reportedly ‘Impossible’ Over Sanctions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/us-china-defense-chiefs-meeting-reportedly-impossible-over-sanctions-1110257074.html
May 11, 2023, 9:47 AM
The US and China remain at loggerheads over a slew of hot-button issues related to Taiwan and sanctions against the Chinese tech giant Huawei.
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EU Trains More Than 17,000 Ukrainian Soldiers - Borrell
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/total-assistance-to-ukraine-from-eu-states-organizations-amounts-to-over-17bln---borrell-1110258024.html
May 11, 2023, 9:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) -The European union has trained over 17,000 Ukrainian soldiers already and plans that this number will reach 30,000 by the end of the year, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Thursday.
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Slovak President Caputova Enhances Security After Death Threats
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/slovak-president-caputova-enhances-security-after-death-threats-1110257909.html
May 11, 2023, 9:03 AM
BRATISLAVA (Sputnik) - The security of Slovak President Zuzana Caputova was reinforced after she received death threats, Slovak portal reported.
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Commander of Palestinian Islamic Jihad Killed by Israeli Airstrike - IDF
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/commander-of-palestinian-islamic-jihad-killed-by-israeli-airstrike-1110257630.html
May 11, 2023, 8:44 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A commander of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, an Islamist paramilitary movement, was killed as a result of an air strike in the Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Thursday.
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Ukrainian UAV Attacks Oil Depot in Russia's Bryansk Region, No Casualties
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/ukrainian-uav-attacks-oil-depot-in-russias-bryansk-region-no-casualties-1110256977.html
May 11, 2023, 8:03 AM
BRYANSK, Russia (Sputnik) - A Ukrainian drone has attacked the Klintsovsky oil depot of Bryansknefteprodukt, which is part of Rosneft, in Russia's Bryansk region, there were no casualties, Governor Alexander Bogomaz said on Thursday.
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Survey Finds Swedish Women More Prone to Superstitious Beliefs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/survey-finds-swedish-women-more-prone-to-superstitious-beliefs-1110254676.html
May 11, 2023, 7:13 AM
The findings turned out to be a surprise even to the researchers themselves, since Swedes have generally been seen as "rational humanitarians" with a strong scientific underpinning.
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US Debt Ceiling Crisis Сasts Shadow on G7 Finance Meeting
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/us-debt-ceiling-crisis-sasts-shadow-on-g7-finance-meeting-1110254508.html
May 11, 2023, 6:40 AM
The Democrats and the Republicans continue to lock horns over the US debt ceiling, with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warning of a potential default by June 1.
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Fortum To Write Off Over $1.8Bln Russian Assets Over External Management Decree
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/fortum-to-write-off-over-18bln-russian-assets-over-external-management-decree-1110256315.html
May 11, 2023, 6:39 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Finnish energy company Fortum said on Thursday that it will write off its Russian assets worth 1.7 billion euros ($1.86 billion) that came under the control of Russia’s Federal Agency for State Property Management (Rosimushchestvo) following the decree on the external management of foreign assets.
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Video: Unknown Burning Objects Spotted Over Japan's Okinawa
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/video-unknown-burning-objects-spotted-over-japans-okinawa---1110255800.html
May 11, 2023, 6:23 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Burning objects of unknown origin were spotted in the sky over Japan's Okinawa island on Wednesday night, the US broadcaster reported.
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Senior Sweden Democrat: Culture War is On, 'Decadent Left' Will Lose
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/senior-sweden-democrat-culture-war-is-on-decadent-left-will-lose-1110253040.html
May 11, 2023, 6:17 AM
Over the decades, the national-conservative Sweden Democrats have risen from being a fringe party to the largest on the country's right, gaining influence in the government and a say on key issues.
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Saudi Astronauts Finish Training for Mission to ISS, Enter Quarantine Period
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/saudi-astronauts-finish-training-for-mission-to-iss-enter-quarantine-period-1110255613.html
May 11, 2023, 6:11 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabian astronauts have completed their nine months-long training for the flight to the International Space Station (ISS) and entered the quarantine period in preparation for the launch in May, the official Saudi media reported on Wednesday, citing the Saudi Space Commission.
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Paris Ready to Boost Cooperation With China on Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/paris-ready-to-boost-cooperation-with-china-on-ukraine-1110254829.html
May 11, 2023, 6:03 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - France is ready to strengthen cooperation with China on the Ukrainian issue, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said during a meeting with her Chinese counterpart Qin Gang in Paris.
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US F-22 Raptor Fighters Reportedly Begin Training Flights in Estonia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/us-f-22-raptor-fighters-reportedly-begin-training-flights-in-estonia-1110254339.html
May 11, 2023, 5:45 AM
HELSINKI (Sputnik) - US Air Force F-22 Raptor fighter jets have begun training flights in Estonia, a local broadcaster reported on Wednesday.
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Drone Attack on Kremlin Puts Ukraine Among Countries Sponsoring Terrorism - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/drone-attack-on-kremlin-puts-ukraine-among-countries-sponsoring-terrorism---moscow-1110253368.html
May 11, 2023, 5:40 AM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - The drone attack on the Kremlin in early May was an attempted terrorist act, thereby Ukraine has put itself among states sponsors of terrorism, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
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Looming Kangaroo Boom in Australia Prompts Calls for Culling Iconic Animal
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/looming-kangaroo-boom-in-australia-prompts-calls-for-culling-iconic-animal-1110251162.html
May 11, 2023, 4:30 AM
With Australian ecologists worried about El Nino bringing in another disastrous drought this summer, the massive kangaroo population could be left to the same cruel fate as in 2016 and 2017, when the population of kangaroos reached nearly 45 million, about double the population of Australians.
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'F***ing Disgrace': Netizens Trash Disastrous Trump Town Hall Appearance
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/fing-disgrace-netizens-trash-disastrous-trump-town-hall-appearance-1110252423.html
May 11, 2023, 4:17 AM
The former president has long been an extreme critic of the CNN news channel, referring to the company as “fake news” throughout his presidency; however, despite all the past trash-talking, he opted to appear on the network for a town hall.
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Japan Seeking to Open ‘NATO Liaison Office’ as West Seeks Chinese Encirclement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/japan-seeking-to-open-nato-liaison-office-as-west-seeks-chinese-encirclement-1110252611.html
May 11, 2023, 4:00 AM
The island nation’s push to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization comes even as all current maps and the latest geological surveys indicate Japan remains firmly tethered to the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.
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From Ukraine to US Debt Ceiling: What Did Trump Say During Heated Town Hall?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/from-ukraine-to-us-debt-ceiling-what-did-trump-say-during-heated-town-hall-1110251326.html
May 11, 2023, 3:46 AM
CNN reported just last week it would be hosting former US President Donald Trump for an hourlong town hall appearance in New Hampshire. The televised event has since drawn widespread criticism for giving the former president air-time to reiterate false claims on topics ranging from the 2020 election to his legal woes.
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Some 25% of French Say They Refused to Buy Food Because of Inflation - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/some-25-of-french-say-they-refused-to-buy-food-because-of-inflation---poll-1110250999.html
May 11, 2023, 2:12 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - Almost one in four out of 10 French people refused to buy food in recent months because of a surge in inflation, the poll by the Elabe polling organization for French media showed on Wednesday.
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Garland Unlikely to Push Biden Criminal Probe But New Findings May Open Impeachment Door
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/garland-unlikely-to-push-biden-criminal-probe-but-new-findings-may-open-impeachment-door-1110250714.html
May 11, 2023, 1:54 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Attorney General Merrick Garland is unlikely to effectively probe President Joe Biden and his family in light of new corruption allegations, but the latest discovery could enable the Republican-controlled House to pass impeachment articles, University of Illinois Professor of Law Francis Boyle told Sputnik.
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FBI Refuses Republican Request for Docs Tied to Alleged Biden Criminal Scheme
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/fbi-refuses-republican-request-for-docs-tied-to-alleged-biden-criminal-scheme-1110250541.html
May 11, 2023, 1:38 AM
WASHINGTON, May 11 (Sputnik) - The FBI refused a House panel's request for a document that allegedly details President Joe Biden's involvement in an illegal scheme with a foreign national, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said in a statement.
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Netanyahu: Only Israel Can Decide When to Cease Fire in Campaign Against Gaza Strip
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/netanyahu-only-israel-can-decide-when-to-cease-fire-in-campaign-against-gaza-strip-1110247812.html
May 11, 2023, 1:23 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israel alone will decide when to cease fire in its Shield and Arrow operation in Gaza, and until then the military campaign will continue, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday.
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Scientists Discover ‘Secret Tether’ That Keeps Planets From Colliding
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/scientists-discover-secret-tether-that-keeps-planets-from-colliding-1110250157.html
May 11, 2023, 12:55 AM
Earlier models suggested the orbits of the inner solar system planets are random, and that based on their chaotic trajectory, they should have crashed into each other by now.
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Ecuador Votes to Impeach Western-Backed President on Corruption Charges
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230511/ecuador-votes-to-impeach-western-backed-president-on-corruption-charges-1110249750.html
May 11, 2023, 12:14 AM
The legislature’s attempt to remove the sitting president appears to have significantly more political support than a similar effort by the opposition last year.
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Report: Vice President of Imran Khan's Opposition Party Arrested in Pakistan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/report-vice-president-of-imran-khans-opposition-party-arrested-in-pakistan-1110249610.html
May 10, 2023, 11:38 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Fawad Chaudhry, the vice president of the opposition Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party in Pakistan, has been arrested from outside the Supreme Court premises, Pakistani media reported on Wednesday.
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American Legion to Honor US, Soviet Veterans of World War II From New York
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/american-legion-to-honor-us-soviet-veterans-of-world-war-ii-from-new-york-1110248651.html
May 10, 2023, 10:38 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The American Legion will honor one Soviet and four US veterans of World War II who are living in upstate New York, Russian Youth of America member Anton Konev told Sputnik on Wednesday.
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McCarthy Says He Won't Seek Santos' Resignation Despite 13-Count Indictment
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/mccarthy-says-he-wont-seek-santos-resignation-despite-13-count-indictment-1110247883.html
May 10, 2023, 10:21 PM
News outlets and media coverage have been reporting on the scandal-ridden politician for months. Santos first shocked his supporters when it was revealed he had lied about his education, work experience, and religion.
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Democrats Urge Biden to End Trump-Era Venezuela Sanctions to Alleviate US Border Crisis
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/democrats-urge-biden-to-end-trump-era-venezuela-sanctions-to-alleviate-us-border-crisis-1110247721.html
May 10, 2023, 9:40 PM
A group of Democratic lawmakers are urging US President Joe Biden to lift Trump-era sanctions imposed on Cuba and Venezuela to help alleviate the vast number of migrants arriving on the US border with Mexico, according to a letter obtained by Sputnik on Wednesday from Rep. Veronica Escobar's office.
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Borrell: Ukraine Conflict Could End Immediately if West Stops Weapons Supply to Kiev
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/borrell-ukraine-conflict-could-end-immediately-if-west-stops-weapons-supply-to-kiev-1110248037.html
May 10, 2023, 9:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Wednesday the Ukraine conflict could be stopped immediately if Western countries and its allies stopped providing military support to Kiev, but that Ukraine would lose its sovereignty in this case.
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US Border Agent: Biden Plan to Deter Migrants Was Not Clearly Relayed to Front Lines
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/us-border-agent-biden-plan-to-deter-migrants-was-not-clearly-relayed-to-front-lines-1110246820.html
May 10, 2023, 8:12 PM
US National Border Patrol Council (NBPC) Vice President Chris Cabrera, who works as a Border Patrol agent in the Rio Grande Valley sector in Texas, told Sputnik the Biden administration's plan to deter a surge of migrants on the US-Mexico border was not clearly relayed to agents on the front lines of the border crisis.
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Scholar on Trump's Court Sentence: Democrats Wage 'Lawfare' Against Conservatives
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/scholar-on-trumps-court-sentence-democrats-wage-lawfare-against-conservatives-1110246087.html
May 10, 2023, 7:05 PM
Voicing his thoughts about the recent developments in legal cases against ex-POTUS Donald Trump, US political analyst Dr. Nicholas Waddy noted that the law can be a powerful tool, and the "lawfare" the US Democrats allegedly employ against the conservatives may become a "democracy-ending weapon."
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Israel Assessing Egypt-Brokered Proposal for Truce With Gaza Strip
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/israel-assessing-egypt-brokered-proposal-for-truce-with-gaza-strip-1110246280.html
May 10, 2023, 6:56 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israel is currently assessing an Egypt-brokered proposal for a ceasefire with militants in the Gaza Strip, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said on Wednesday.
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CIA Veteran: Blinken and Morell Meddled in 2020 Election to Help Biden Win
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/cia-veteran-blinken-and-morell-meddled-in-2020-election-to-help-biden-win-1110245489.html
May 10, 2023, 6:06 PM
Senior Biden campaign officials colluded with the CIA to falsely discredit Hunter Biden's "laptop from hell" ahead of the 2020 presidential election as "Russian disinformation", according to the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees. Former CIA station chief Philip Giraldi shared his opinion with Sputnik on the congressional report.
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Study Traces Native American Lineage to 'Ice Age China'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/study-traces-native-american-lineage-to-ice-age-china-1110245003.html
May 10, 2023, 5:47 PM
A significant number of Native Americans’ ancient ancestors apparently came to the continent thousands of years ago from the territories that would eventually become part of modern-day China.
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White House and Congress in 'Mexican Stand-Off' Over US Government Debt Limit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/white-house-and-congress-in-mexican-sand-off-over-us-government-debt-limit-1110235995.html
May 10, 2023, 5:12 PM
The US government has warned it is is heading for a financial precipice if Congress doesn't let it borrow more. Media commentator and podcaster Mitch Roschelle, David Tawil, co-founder of ProChain Capital, and Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City discussed the causes of the crisis.
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Paris to Block Websites Sharing News Content of Sputnik, RT France
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/paris-to-block-websites-sharing-news-content-of-sputnik-rt-france-1110243593.html
May 10, 2023, 4:39 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - France will block websites that share information of sanctioned media, including RT France and Sputnik, under a new law on security of digital space, French Minister for Digital Transition and Telecommunications Jean-Noel Barrot said on Wednesday.
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Memo: Biden Family Received Millions From Foreigners When Joe Was VP
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/memo-biden-family-received-millions-from-foreigners-when-joe-was-vp-1110242908.html
May 10, 2023, 4:02 PM
The lack of transparency surrounding the Biden family’s foreign business deals raises serious national security concerns, warned House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky).
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Australia Cuts Some Defense Spending to Fund Nuclear Submarine Project - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/australia-cuts-some-defense-spending-to-fund-nuclear-submarine-project---reports-1110243262.html
May 10, 2023, 3:49 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Australian military has started saving money to fund the nuclear submarine project while dealing with rampant inflation, the outlet of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, said on Wednesday.
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House Panel Says CIA Conspired with Biden's Team to Blame Russia for Hunter Laptop Story
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/house-panel-says-cia-conspired-with-bidens-team-to-blame-russia-for-hunter-laptop-story-1110242535.html
May 10, 2023, 3:21 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Senior Biden administration campaign officials conspired with the CIA to discredit allegations about Hunter Biden and portray them as "Russian disinformation" ahead of the 2020 presidential election, a new report from the US House Judiciary Committee stated on Wednesday.
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Biden Family Pocketed Over $10Mln From Foreign Entities - House Committee
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/bidens-associates-receive-over-10mln-from-foreign-nationals-firms-1110242317.html
May 10, 2023, 3:05 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The Biden family and their associates received over $10 million from foreign nationals and companies, among them from those in China, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said on Wednesday.
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What is Known So Far About Pakistan's Riots Following Imran Khan's Arrest
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/what-is-known-so-far-about-pakistans-riots-following-imran-khans-arrest-1110239354.html
May 10, 2023, 2:47 PM
Police have nabbed hundreds of Imran Khan supporters in a crackdown that came after scores of people across Pakistan took to the streets to say "no" to the ousted prime minister’s detention.
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'Cannot Be Trusted': Musk Slams WhatsApp Over Claims It's Spying on Users
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/cannot-be-trusted-musk-slams-whatsapp-over-claims-its-spying-on-users-1110237888.html
May 10, 2023, 2:39 PM
The Internet previously dubbed as the "global village" by media theorists is seemingly becoming a sort of digital panopticon with Western governments and corporate behemoths closely watching users.
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Turkish Politician on US S-400 Proposal: Turkiye Not an American State
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/turkish-politician-on-us-s-400-proposal-turkiye-not-an-american-state-1110241527.html
May 10, 2023, 2:39 PM
Washington's proposal that Ankara send its Russia-made S-400 air defense weapons system to Ukraine was nothing short of an attack on Turkiye's sovereignty and independence, Ahmet Berat Chonkar, co-chairman of the Russian-Turkish Public Forum and member of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), told Sputnik.
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Watch POV Video of Russian Paratrooper Holding the Line in Ukraine Op Area
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/watch-pov-video-of-russian-paratrooper-holding-the-line-in-ukraine-op-area-1110238562.html
May 10, 2023, 1:55 PM
A new video recently released by Russia’s Ministry of Defense offers a glimpse of what is it like to be a Russian airborne forces trooper fighting on the frontlines of the Ukrainian conflict.
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US Congressman George Santos Arrested on Charges of Embezzlement, Fraud
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/us-congressman-george-santos-arrested-on-charges-of-embezzlement-fraud-1110240593.html
May 10, 2023, 1:53 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Republican Congressman George Santos has been arrested on charges of embezzlement, fraud, money laundering and making false statements to the House of Representatives, the Justice Department said on Wednesday.
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Turkiye's Botas to Invest $400Mln in Floating Storage Regasification Unit - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/turkiyes-botas-to-invest-400mln-in-floating-storage-regasification-unit---reports-1110238124.html
May 10, 2023, 12:37 PM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - After discovering gas reserves in the Black Sea, Turkish energy company Botas will invest 8.1 billion liras (over $400 million) in the construction of a floating liquefied natural gas storage facility equipped with a Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU), Turkish media reported on Wednesday.
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Three's Not a Crowd: Baby Born in UK From DNA of More Than Two People
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/threes-not-a-crowd-baby-born-in-uk-from-dna-of-more-than-two-people-1110236672.html
May 10, 2023, 12:35 PM
The procedure essentially involves moving nuclear material from a mother's fertilized egg to a donor's egg, devoid of any "unhealthy mitochondria" the mother's egg might have.
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Poland to Get Abrams Tanks, HIMARS Systems From US This May
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/poland-to-get-abrams-tanks-himars-systems-from-us-this-may-1110236807.html
May 10, 2023, 11:22 AM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Poland will receive US tanks Abrams and multiple rocket launchers HIMARS by the end of May, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and National Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said on Wednesday.
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Kremlin on Warsaw's Hostility: Poland Harboring Centuries of Hatred for Russians
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/kremlin-on-warsaws-hostile-actions-poland-been-hating-russians-for-centuries-1110236450.html
May 10, 2023, 11:02 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Poland has been expressing hatred toward Russians for centuries, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
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Fact Check: Ukraine Didn't Shoot Down Russia's Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/fact-check-ukraine-didnt-shoot-down-russias-kinzhal-hypersonic-missile-1110235332.html
May 10, 2023, 10:49 AM
The Kinzhal is capable of flying at least five times the speed of sound, which helps it to remain invulnerable to enemy air missile defense systems.
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Man Attacks Kindergarten With Knife in Poland, Killing Teacher, Injuring 9 More
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/man-attacks-kindergarten-with-knife-in-poland-killing-teacher-injuring-9-more-1110236132.html
May 10, 2023, 10:47 AM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - A kindergarten teacher has been killed and nine people have been injured as a result of a knife attack at a day care center in central Poland.
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Russia Denounces Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/russia-denounces-treaty-on-conventional-armed-forces-in-europe-1110235212.html
May 10, 2023, 9:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has denounced the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, and President Vladimir Putin has appointed Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov as his representative during consideration of this decision by the parliament, according to the relevant decree published on the official legal information portal on Wednesday.
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US Will Not Send Long-Range Missiles to Kiev as UK Planning Deliveries - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/us-will-not-send-long-range-missiles-to-kiev-as-uk-planning-deliveries---reports-1110234825.html
May 10, 2023, 9:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States has no plans to send long-range missiles to Ukraine, hoping that the United Kingdom's intention to transfer such weapons would help Washington to avoid criticism amid calls for boosting arms deliveries to Kiev, including the MGM-140 ATACMS surface-to-surface missiles, media reported.
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US Creating Army of 'Free Syria' in Region Near Raqqa – Lavrov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/us-creating-army-of-free-syria-in-region-near-raqqa--lavrov-1110234577.html
May 10, 2023, 8:51 AM
The United States has started the creation of the so-called "Free Syria Army" with the participation of terrorist organizations in order to destabilize the situation in the country, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday.
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Drone Attack on Military Object Repelled in Russia's Voronezh Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/drone-attack-on-military-object-repelled-in-russias-voronezh-region-1110234270.html
May 10, 2023, 8:23 AM
VORONEZH, Russia (Sputnik) - Enemy unmanned aerial vehicles tried to attack a military facility in Russia's Voronezh region, following response measures, one deviated from the course and fell and the second one was destroyed, Governor Alexander Gusev said on Wednesday.
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Lavrov Meets With Iranian, Turkish, Syrian Counterparts in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/lavrov-meets-with-iranian-turkish-syrian-counterparts-in-moscow-1110233449.html
May 10, 2023, 8:07 AM
The diplomacy chiefs will likely discuss the long-anticipated rapprochement between Turkiye and Syria. Many experts agree that Russia has enormous experience in peace brokering throughout the region and can facilitate normalization between the two countries.
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Turkish Interior Minister Accuses US of Meddling in Presidential Election
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/turkish-interior-minister-accuses-us-of-meddling-in-presidential-election-1110233766.html
May 10, 2023, 7:43 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu said that Western media's manipulations regarding the upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkiye is a realization of the United States' plan, Turkish newspaper reported.
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Norway Discovers 'Breathing' Mud Volcano in Barents Sea - Photo
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/norway-discovers-breathing-mud-volcano-in-barents-sea---photo-1110231904.html
May 10, 2023, 7:10 AM
The find was discovered in an unexpected way, using seismic data and footage obtained with a remotely operated underwater robot, and is expected to provide researchers with clues to the Earth's past environments and knowledge about the methane budget.
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CIA, Biden Campaign Reportedly Conspired to Dismiss News About Hunter’s Laptop
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/cia-biden-campaign-reportedly-conspired-to-dismiss-news-about-hunters-laptop-1110231575.html
May 10, 2023, 6:49 AM
The information about Hunter Biden's laptop was first mentioned in a 2020 New York Post article that focused on Joe Biden's purported involvement in his son's business dealings overseas during his tenure as US vice president.
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Musk Announces Introduction of Voice, Video Chats on Twitter Soon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/musk-announces-introduction-of-voice-video-chats-on-twitter-soon-1110233052.html
May 10, 2023, 6:37 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk on Wednesday announced that Twitter would soon introduce voice and video chats, which would allow the platform's users to contact people anywhere without providing their phone number.
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8-Year-Old Norwegian Girl Finds Stone Age Dagger While Playing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/8-year-old-norwegian-girl-finds-stone-age-dagger-while-playing-1110231090.html
May 10, 2023, 6:30 AM
The find, a rarity in itself, poses further questions, as it was found alone with no accompanying objects and was made of stone not native to Norway.
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Russia's Air Defenses Shoot Down Drone in Kursk Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/russias-air-defenses-shoot-down-drone-in-kursk-region-1110232412.html
May 10, 2023, 6:05 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian air defenses on Wednesday morning shot down a drone over the village of Tolmachevo in the Kursk region, Roman Starovoit, the region's governor, said.
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There are Delays With Inspection of Ships Under Grain Deal - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/there-are-delays-with-inspection-of-ships-under-grain-deal---source-1110230839.html
May 10, 2023, 4:43 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - There are delays with the inspection of ships under the Black Sea grain deal, talks are underway, a source familiar with the negotiations told Sputnik.
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Video: 7,000-Year-Old Road Discovered Under Croatian Waters
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/video-7000-year-old-road-discovered-under-croatian-waters-1110230187.html
May 10, 2023, 4:09 AM
The submerged ruins of a 7,000-year-old road have been found, linking an ancient artificial landmass to a Croatian island.
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AI Tech Could Eliminate 80% of Jobs Over Next Few Years
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/ai-tech-could-eliminate-80-of-jobs-over-next-few-years-1110229771.html
May 10, 2023, 3:18 AM
SingularityNET envisions an AI marketplace where AI developers could deploy their programs on the company’s decentralized network which could be used and paid for by its users directly. It utilizes the Ethereum blockchain.
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Biden May Skip Upcoming G7 Summit in Hiroshima if Debt Ceiling Not Raised
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/biden-may-skip-upcoming-g7-summit-in-hiroshima-if-debt-ceiling-not-raised-1110229928.html
May 10, 2023, 3:11 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden said Tuesday he might skip his visit to Japan to attend the summit of the Group of Seven (G7) in Hiroshima next week if the debt ceiling is not raised by the time he is supposed to leave.
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The AI Rational
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/the-ai-rational-1110229277.html
May 10, 2023, 2:44 AM
As the development and adoption of AI continue to accelerate, opinions on its impact on jobs and society remain divided. While some express concerns about potential disruptions to employment and the need for appropriate regulations to address AI's societal implications, others hold a more optimistic view.
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AMLO Urges Biden in Putting Stop to USAID's Meddling in Mexico
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/amlo-urges-biden-in-putting-stop-to-usaids-meddling-in-mexico-1110228958.html
May 10, 2023, 2:33 AM
The Mexican president previously accused USAID of promoting “a form of coup” in 2021 due to its funding of NGOs opposed to his administration.
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Romania to Decommission MiG-21 LanceR Fighter Jets on May 15
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/romania-to-decommission-mig-21-lancer-fighter-jets-on-may-15-1110229147.html
May 10, 2023, 2:05 AM
CHISINAU (Sputnik) - Romania will officially decommission MiG-21 LanceR military aircraft on May 15 and replace it with US-made F-16s, the Romanian Ministry of National Defense said Tuesday.
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Report: Embattled Rep. George Santos Hit With Criminal Charges in New York
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/report-embattled-rep-george-santos-hit-with-criminal-charges-in-new-york-1110228578.html
May 10, 2023, 1:05 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Federal prosecutors in the United States are charging Congressman George Santos with unspecified crimes amid a number of probes into the lawmaker’s alleged dishonesty, US media reported, citing three sources familiar with the matter.
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No Consensus Made on Grain Deal Extension, Istanbul Talks Prove Crucial - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/no-consensus-made-on-grain-deal-extension-istanbul-talks-prove-crucial---source-1110228452.html
May 10, 2023, 12:42 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Talks on extending the Black Sea grain deal in Istanbul will be crucial, there is no consensus yet, a source familiar with the talks told Sputnik.
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Police: Suspected Meteorite Slammed Through New Jersey Home, 'Ricocheted' in Bedroom
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/police-suspected-meteorite-slammed-through-new-jersey-home-ricocheted-in-bedroom-1110226604.html
May 10, 2023, 12:26 AM
Preliminary speculation suggests the meteorite may have originated from the Eta Aquariids meteor shower, which is due to expire in late May.
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Catholic Archdiocese of Baltimore to Be Sued Over Hundreds of Sex Abuse Cases
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230510/catholic-archdiocese-of-baltimore-to-be-sued-over-hundreds-of-sex-abuse-cases-1110228249.html
May 10, 2023, 12:01 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Civil Rights Attorney Benjamin Crump and his colleague Adam Slater announced their intention to file civil actions against the Roman Catholic archdiocese in Baltimore over allegations that priests and other church personnel sexually abused hundreds of individuals.
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Tucker Carlson Reveals New Show Amid Claims Fox News Breached His Contract
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230509/tucker-carlson-reveals-new-show-amid-claims--fox-news-breached-his-contract-1110227375.html
May 9, 2023, 11:38 PM
Tucker Carlson was abruptly taken off the air last month, shortly after the Fox Corporation settled a defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems for $787.5 million.
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Four People Killed, 9 Injured in Synagogue Shooting in Tunisia - Interior Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230509/four-people-killed-9-injured-in-synagogue-shooting-in-tunisia---interior-ministry-1110227886.html
May 9, 2023, 11:32 PM
TUNIS (Sputnik) - Four people have been killed, and nine more have been injured as a result of a shooting near a synagogue in Agir, Djerba Midoun, Tunisia, the Tunisian Interior Ministry said on Tuesday.
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GOP Leaders Reveal No 'New Movement' After Debt Ceiling Talks But Vow US Won't Default
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230509/gop-leaders-reveal-no-new-movement-after-debt-ceiling-talks-but-vow-us-wont-default-1110226166.html
May 9, 2023, 11:02 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Republican congressional leaders told reporters after meeting with President Joe Biden and Democrat leaders on Tuesday that there was no new movement on the negotiations to raise the US debt ceiling.
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