US Deputy Finance Chief Says Debt Ceiling Talks Running Constructively as Default Looms
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/us-deputy-finance-chief-says-debt-ceiling-talks-running-constructively-as-default-looms-1110355990.html
May 14, 2023, 6:47 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo assured Americans on Sunday that the talks between White House officials and Republicans on raising the debt limit had been constructive.
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Tallinn Security Conference ‘Pours Gasoline on Fire’ of Russia-NATO Proxy War in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/tallinn-security-conference-pours-gasoline-on-fire-of-russia-nato-proxy-war-in-ukraine-1110355015.html
May 14, 2023, 6:00 PM
Over 100 senior Western defense and foreign policy officials and experts gathered in Tallinn, Estonia May 12-14 to discuss the crisis in Ukraine. Giving Sputnik an exclusive inside look at the event, academic Joseph Siracusa said that with few exceptions, decision makers expressed support for a further dangerous escalation of tensions with Russia.
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Voter Turnout in Turkiye's Elections Exceeds 88%
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/voter-turnout-in-turkiyes-elections-exceeds-88-1110354307.html
May 14, 2023, 5:17 PM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - The preliminary turnout in the presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkey on Sunday has surpassed 88% domestically and 45% abroad, a Turkish broadcaster said.
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Tower Partially Collapses at Ancient Armenian Monastery
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/tower-partially-collapses-at-ancient-armenian-monastery-1110353836.html
May 14, 2023, 4:35 PM
YEREVAN (Sputnik) - A tower straddling the fortified wall around a 1,000-year-old monastery in Armenia partially collapsed on Sunday, the Rescue Service of the Armenian Ministry of Internal Affairs said.
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Netanyahu Claims Israel Destroyed Entire Islamic Jihad Command in Gaza Strip
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/netanyahu-claims-israel-destroyed-entire-islamic-jihad-command-in-gaza-strip-1110352646.html
May 14, 2023, 4:06 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) destroyed the entire Islamic Jihad leadership in the Gaza Strip during the five-day Shield and Arrow operation, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday.
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NATO Intends to Offer Kiev Support, But No Membership at July Summit - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/nato-intends-to-offer-kiev-support-but-no-membership-at-july-summit---reports-1110352127.html
May 14, 2023, 3:48 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Reportedly NATO will offer Ukraine great assistance opportunities, but hardly facilitate any progress on its membership bid at the July summit in Lithuania.
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Turkiye's Presidential Election 2023 Results
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/turkiyes-presidential-election-2023-results-1110316169.html
May 14, 2023, 3:47 PM
Turkiye's presidential and parliamentary elections started on Sunday morning, with the second round of the election having been scheduled for May 28 if no candidate gains 50% of votes.
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Turkish Presidential Election: Erdogan Leading Over Kilicdaroglu as 50% of Ballots Counted
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/turkish-presidential-election-erdogan-leading-over-kilicdaroglu-as-counting-continues-1110353510.html
May 14, 2023, 3:41 PM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Incumbent Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is currently ahead of opposition rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu in the presidential election as vote counting continues.
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Eerie Booms & Low-Pitch Rumblings in Earth's Stratosphere Perplex Scientists
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/eerie-booms--low-pitch-rumblings-in-earths-stratosphere-perplex-scientists-1110350099.html
May 14, 2023, 3:23 PM
About 50 plastic, remarkably low-tech balloons were first released in 2016 by a team of US researchers to record sounds from volcanic eruptions, and were subsequently used to monitor earthquakes. But they also picked up on something very mysterious.
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Kyrgyzstan Sees No Hurdles to Cooperate With Russia Despite Sanction Threat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/kyrgyzstan-sees-no-hurdles-to-cooperate-with-russia-despite-sanction-threat-1110351743.html
May 14, 2023, 3:21 PM
PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKIY, Russia (Sputnik) - There is no hindrance to Kyrgyzstan's cooperation with Russia despite secondary sanctions that the West threatens to impose on Moscow's partners, Kyrgyz Foreign Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev said on Sunday.
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Syrian Delegates Arrive in Jeddah Ahead of Arab League Summit - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/syrian-delegates-arrive-in-jeddah-ahead-of-arab-league-summit---source-1110351619.html
May 14, 2023, 3:00 PM
DAMASCUS (Sputnik) - A Syrian delegation led by Economy Minister Mohammad Samer Khalil arrived in the Saudi city of Jeddah on Sunday ahead of the next week’s Arab League Summit, a source told Sputnik.
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US Homeland Security Chief Claims Illegal Border Crossings Down 50% Since Title 42 Expired
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/us-homeland-security-chief-claims-illegal-border-crossings-down-50-since-title-42-expired-1110351269.html
May 14, 2023, 2:54 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has estimated that illegal border crossing from Mexico dropped by 50% in the past two days after Title 42 restrictions expired on Thursday night.
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Unseemly '$1Bln' US Beirut Embassy in Crisis-Gripped Lebanon Decried on Internet
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/unseemly-1bln-us-beirut-embassy-in-crisis-gripped-lebanon-decried-on-internet-1110349074.html
May 14, 2023, 2:42 PM
Since 2019, Lebanon has been in a deep economic crisis, with over 70% of the population below the poverty line. The US government's Lebanon Travel Advisory in February urged reconsidering travel to the Middle Eastern country, citing civil unrest, and the Beirut embassy’s "limited capacity to provide support to US citizens."
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NATO in a Bind as ‘Atrophied’ ASW Fleet Faces Russia’s ‘Force Multiplier’ Subs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/nato-in-a-bind-as-atrophied-asw-fleet-faces-russias-force-multiplier-subs-1110350518.html
May 14, 2023, 2:36 PM
Nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines and whisper quiet diesel-electric-powered attack boats make up the backbone of Russia’s modern naval deterrent, providing Moscow with opportunities to challenge potential adversaries’ overall advantages in size and tonnage.
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Moldovan President Discusses Financial Assistance to Country With USAID
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/moldovan-president-discusses-financial-assistance-to-country-with-usaid-1110349961.html
May 14, 2023, 1:49 PM
Kishinev (Sputnik) - Moldovan President Maia Sandu have discussed additional funding for democratic and economic consolidation of the country with Erin McKee, a senior official of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the president's office said on Sunday.
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NORAD Tracks Russian Military Aircraft Flyby Near Alaska
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/norad-tracks-russian-military-aircraft-flyby-near-alaska-1110345582.html
May 14, 2023, 1:21 PM
Russian activity in the North American ADIZ occurs regularly and is considered neither threatening nor provocative, a NORAD statement said.
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Seven Hurt in Arizona Shooting Near Mexican Border - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/seven-hurt-in-arizona-shooting-near-mexican-border---reports-1110348844.html
May 14, 2023, 12:55 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Seven people were injured in a shooting that broke out overnight in the US city of Yuma, just north of the US-Mexico border in Arizona, media cited police as saying Sunday.
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Peas in a Pod: Kiev & Washington Resort to Terror Tactics to Threaten Russia, China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/peas-in-a-pod-kiev--washington-resort-to-terror-tactics-to-threaten-russia-china-1110345037.html
May 14, 2023, 12:48 PM
The NATO-Russia proxy war in Ukraine has been replete with sabotage and terrorism by the United States and its Kiev vassals. Now, some in Washington seem to want to apply these same tactics against China in Taiwan as well.
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'Stakes Couldn’t Be Higher': Unbridled Super-Intelligent AI Could 'Wipe Out' Humanity
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/stakes-couldnt-be-higher-unbridled-super-intelligent-ai-could-wipe-out-humanity-1110344362.html
May 14, 2023, 12:45 PM
Professor Stuart Russell earlier joined a group of tech celebs, such as Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, to sign an open letter warning of the dangers of uncontrolled AI-development and urging for a halt of projects related to neural networks.
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Samsung Electronics Plans to Build Chip Development Hub in Japan - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/samsung-electronics-plans-to-build-chip-development-hub-in-japan---reports-1110346463.html
May 14, 2023, 12:10 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics is set to build a new semiconductor facility in the Japanese city of Yokohama, which will cost over 30 billion yen ($221 million), a Japanese newspaper reported.
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Ukrainian Forces Fail in Attempts to Break Through Russian Defenses Near Artemovsk - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/ukrainian-forces-fail-in-attempts-to-break-through-russian-defenses-near-artemovsk---moscow-1110346026.html
May 14, 2023, 11:07 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian troops tried to break through the Russian defense lines near Artemovsk (Bakhmut) but all the attacks were repelled, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
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Oldest Human Footprints in Germany Found by Tubingen Researchers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/oldest-human-footprints-in-germany-found-by-tubingen-researchers-1110339492.html
May 14, 2023, 10:57 AM
The footprints provide evidence of how humans used the area, possibly as a living space or searching for food. Researchers believe that based on the footprints, including those of children and juveniles, it was likely a family rather than a group of adult hunters.
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'Stormy & Steamy': Glimpse at Alien Planet's Atmosphere Offered in Study
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/stormy--steamy-glimpse-at-alien-planets-atmosphere-offered-in-study-1110341002.html
May 14, 2023, 10:14 AM
Located 40 light-years away from the planet we live on, GJ 1214 b is an exoplanet bigger than our Earth, but smaller than Neptune. It was first discovered in 2009, and scientists have been eager to study it, but a thick layer of haze prevented the Hubble Space Telescope from doing so.
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Erdogan Says Turkish Elections Running Smoothly, Hopes Outcome to Be Good to People, State
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/erdogan-says-turkish-elections-running-smoothly-hopes-outcome-to-be-good-to-people-state-1110340882.html
May 14, 2023, 9:39 AM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that the presidential and parliamentary elections are running smoothly so far and expressed hope that their outcome will be good for the Turkish people and the state.
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UK to Send Over 1,500 Troops to Estonia for NATO Drills – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/uk-to-send-over-1500-troops-to-estonia-for-nato-drills--reports-1110340047.html
May 14, 2023, 9:34 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Over 1,500 UK troops will take part in a large-scale NATO exercise in Estonia later this month, UK media reported on Sunday, citing the defense ministry.
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Kiev Avoids Confirming Use of UK-Made Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles Against Russian Forces
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/kiev-avoids-confirming-use-of-uk-made-storm-shadow-cruise-missiles-against-russian-forces-1110339611.html
May 14, 2023, 9:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Spokesman for the Ukrainian air force command Yuriy Ignat on Sunday avoided confirming the use of UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles against the Russian forces.
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Watch: Russia's Akatsiya Artillery System Performs Combat Work During Special Op
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/watch-russias-akatsiya-artillery-system-performs-combat-work-during-special-op-1110335623.html
May 14, 2023, 8:48 AM
The Akatsiya self-propelled artillery system is known for its ability to provide reliable and accurate fire support in all weathers, thanks to its powerful 152mm howitzer that can fire a range of shells. The Akatsiya is also highly mobile, with a top speed of 50km/h, and can operate over a variety of different terrains.
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Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds in Mexico as Biden Dithers Over Fixing Border Crisis
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/humanitarian-crisis-unfolds-in-mexico-as-biden-flounders-to-fix-border-crisis-1110338370.html
May 14, 2023, 8:41 AM
The US-Mexico border has seen record numbers of illegal entries since President Joe Biden took office, with his administration under fire for failing to tackle the crisis. One of Biden's new policies, discarding the public health emergency order known as Title 42, was seen as heralding a possibly massive surge of migrants.
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Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu Vote in General Election
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/erdogan-and-kilicdaroglu-vote-in-general-election-1110337231.html
May 14, 2023, 8:29 AM
Presidential and parliamentary elections are taking place in Turkiye on Sunday.
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Video: Russian Kamikaze Drone Destroys Ukrainian Missile System
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/video-russian-kamikaze-drone-destroys-ukrainian-missile-system-1110335923.html
May 14, 2023, 8:21 AM
Russia's kamikaze drone Lancet is an unmanned aerial vehicle that has been developed for military and surveillance purposes. It is designed to be a highly maneuverable and agile drone capable of carrying out precision strikes on enemy targets while minimizing the risk of collateral damage.
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SpaceX’s Rocket Delivers Another 56 Starlink Satellites Into Orbit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/spacexs-rocket-delivers-another-56-starlink-satellites-into-orbit-1110338875.html
May 14, 2023, 8:20 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Falcon 9 carrier-rocket delivered another 56 Starlink internet-satellites into orbit on Sunday, the SpaceX corporation has announced.
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G7, EU Planning to Ban Potential Resumption of Russian Gas Flows to Europe - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/g7-eu-planning-to-ban-potential-resumption-of-russian-gas-flows-to-europe---reports-1110338726.html
May 14, 2023, 8:19 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - G7 countries and the European Union intend to ban resumption of Russian gas exports to Europe previously halted by Moscow during the G7 leaders summit in Hiroshima from May 19-21, media reported on Sunday, citing sources.
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Watch: Russian Forces Test-Fire Mini-Version of MLRS Grad
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/watch-russian-forces-test-fire-mini-version-of-mlrs-grad-1110334418.html
May 14, 2023, 7:29 AM
The mini-version of the MLRS "Grad" is a portable missile launching system designed for quick deployment and high-speed mobility. It can launch a variety of rockets and missiles with different ranges and payloads, making it suitable for tactical operations and small-scale engagements.
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Turkish Voters Banned From Entering Voting Booths With Phones – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/turkish-voters-banned-from-entering-voting-booths-with-phones--reports-1110336406.html
May 14, 2023, 7:09 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - People who came to vote in Turkiye's general election on Sunday are banned from entering polling booths with mobile phones and cameras, Turkish media has reported.
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‘US Pressure’ on Kiev to Deliver Battlefield Success Could ‘Botch’ Counteroffensive
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/us-pressure-on-kiev-to-deliver-battlefield-success-could-botch-counteroffensive-1110333858.html
May 14, 2023, 6:13 AM
Previous Western reports claimed that some high-ranking officials in Kiev had adopted a “very realistic and very pragmatic” attitude regarding the much-heralded counteroffensive, conceding that Ukraine would be unlikely to achieve much progress, "at least this year".
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2023 Turkish Presidential Election in Numbers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/2023-turkish-presidential-election-in-numbers-1110315174.html
May 14, 2023, 4:30 AM
Turkiye's presidential and parliamentary elections are taking place on May 14. If no candidate gains 50% of the vote in the presidential election's first round, then a second one is scheduled for May 28.
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Ukraine’s SBU Seeking More Employees for Call Centers Extorting Money From Russians - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/ukraines-sbu-seeking-more-employees-for-call-centers-extorting-money-from-russians--source-1110334226.html
May 14, 2023, 4:25 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is expanding the recruitment of new employees to "call centers" used to extort money from citizens of Russia and the CIS countries to finance the Ukrainian army, a Russian law enforcement source told Sputnik.
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Russian Forces Destroy Ukrainian Reconnaissance Group Near Maryinka
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/russian-forces-destroy-ukrainian-reconnaissance-group-near-marinka-1110333954.html
May 14, 2023, 4:21 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces have destroyed a Ukrainian reconnaissance group in the Maryinka district of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
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Trump Says Rally in Iowa Canceled Due to Tornado Warning in Des Moines
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/trump-says-rally-in-iowa-canceled-due-to-tornado-warning-in-des-moines-1110333687.html
May 14, 2023, 3:32 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump has canceled his rally scheduled to take place this weekend in Iowa due to a tornado threat.
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Ukraine’s Zelensky Announces His Arrival in Berlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/ukraines-zelensky-announces-his-arrival-in-berlin-1110333569.html
May 14, 2023, 3:12 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he has arrived in the German capital of Berlin.
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Spring Heat Wave Slams US Pacific Northwest
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/spring-heat-wave-slams-us-pacific-northwest-1110333401.html
May 14, 2023, 2:38 AM
A brutal heat wave has slammed the northwest coast of the United States, even as the historic record indicates the current climate has no business reaching such temperatures.
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Sweden’s Loreen Wins Eurovision Song Contest
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/swedens-loreen-wins-eurovision-song-contest-1110333103.html
May 14, 2023, 2:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Swedish singer and songwriter Loreen won the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest with her song "Tattoo," according to the final voting results.
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Israeli Forces, Gaza Exchange Strikes After Ceasefire Comes Into Force
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/israeli-forces-gaza-exchange-strikes-after-ceasefire-comes-into-force-1110332782.html
May 14, 2023, 1:34 AM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have struck targets in the Gaza Strip after the Egypt-mediated ceasefire came into force, in response to rocket fire from the Palestinian side, the IDF said.
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Israel Thanks Egypt for Facilitating Ceasefire With Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/israel-thanks-egypt-for-facilitating-ceasefire-with-gaza-1110332642.html
May 14, 2023, 1:04 AM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israeli National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi has thanked Egypt for mediating the ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants, the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.
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Deadly Tornado Kills One Person in Southern Texas
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230514/deadly-tornado-kills-at-least-one-person-in-southern-texas-1110332192.html
May 14, 2023, 12:21 AM
Around a dozen people were injured after a freak tornado touched down in Texas, eviscerating a number of mobile homes.
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Turkiye to Hold Crucial Presidential and Legislative Polls on Sunday
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/turkiye-to-hold-crucial-presidential-and-legislative-polls-on-sunday-1110331996.html
May 13, 2023, 10:47 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Turks will go to the polls on Sunday to cast their votes in the presidential and parliamentary elections that are expected to have a divisive and lasting impact on the society.
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Azeri Leader, EU Senior Official Discuss Gas, Renewables
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/azeri-leader-eu-senior-official-discuss-gas-renewables-1110331862.html
May 13, 2023, 10:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Azeri President Ilham Aliyev met with European Commission Vice-President Maros Sefcovic in Brussels on Saturday to discuss Azeri gas exports to the European Union and their cooperation on renewables.
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Ukraine's Zelensky Rejects Pope's Offer of Mediation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/ukraines-zelensky-rejects-popes-offer-of-mediation-1110331575.html
May 13, 2023, 9:59 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected Pope Francis' offer of mediation in the conflict with Russia, saying he has nothing to talk about with President Vladimir Putin.
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Russia Categorically Rejects Claims of Meddling in Turkish Elections
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/russia-categorically-rejects-claims-of-meddling-in-turkish-elections-1110331452.html
May 13, 2023, 8:31 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Kremlin on Saturday rejected accusations that it interfered in the Turkish presidential race and vowed to respect the choice of the Turkish voters, after main opposition candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu accused Russia of "meddling."
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US Splurges $1 Bln on Russian Uranium Despite Sanctions War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/us-splurges-1-bln-on-russian-uranium-despite-sanctions-war-1110330215.html
May 13, 2023, 7:09 PM
Before the escalation of the long-running Donbass crisis into a full-blown Russia-NATO proxy war in Ukraine last year, America’s nuclear power plants depended on Russia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan for nearly half of their enriched uranium. Well over a year into the conflict, Washington has apparently failed to find alternatives.
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Biden Says Debt Ceiling Talks ‘Moving Along’ But No ‘Crunch Point’ Reached
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/biden-says-debt-ceiling-talks-moving-along-but-no-crunch-point-reached-1110323843.html
May 13, 2023, 6:32 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden remained cryptic about his talks with Republicans on raising the debt ceiling, telling his press pool on Saturday they were "moving along" but "not there yet."
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Ukraine Can’t Have Russian Assets Frozen in Switzerland, Bern Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/ukraine-cant-have-russian-assets-frozen-in-switzerland-bern-says-1110323614.html
May 13, 2023, 6:28 PM
Hundreds of billions of dollars’ in Russian assets were trapped in the West in February 2022 after the United States and the European Union moved to freeze them to “punish” Moscow for its military operation in Ukraine. A year later, the EU’s legal service indicated that it didn’t know the whereabouts of over 85 percent of these funds.
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Pope Francis Receives Ukraine's Zelensky in Vatican
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/pope-francis-receives-ukraines-zelensky-in-vatican-1110330065.html
May 13, 2023, 6:05 PM
VATICAN CITY (Sputnik) - Pope Francis had a 40-minute audience in the Vatican with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who arrived in Rome earlier on Saturday, the Holy See said.
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G7 Science Ministers Warn About Space Debris
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/g7-science-ministers-warn-about-space-debris-1110323467.html
May 13, 2023, 5:29 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - G7 nations’ science ministers warned on Saturday that strong international action was urgently needed to address the accumulation of orbital debris to ensure safe use of outer space.
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IRGC Navy Gets Ultra-Long-Range Cruise Missile Superior to Tomahawk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/irgc-navy-gets-ultra-long-range-cruise-missile-superior-to-the-tomahawk-1110323093.html
May 13, 2023, 5:18 PM
Iran’s defense sector has made a series of dramatic advances over the years in areas ranging from missile and drone systems to radar and defense electronics, owing its successes to timely investments, a ruthless battle against corruption, and decades of restrictions on the purchase of advanced armaments from traditional Western arms suppliers.
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Black Sea Fleet: 240 Years in Defense of Russia's Southern Frontiers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/black-sea-fleet-240-years-in-defense-of-russias-southern-frontiers-1110318775.html
May 13, 2023, 5:06 PM
May 13 marks the 240th anniversary of the creation of the Russian Black Sea Fleet. Through its history, it has fallen to the sailors and officers of the fleet to defend the southern frontiers of the Russian Empire, the USSR and modern-day Russia. Learn more about the Black Sea Fleet’s difficult and glorious history, and its modern composition.
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Press Conference After EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum in Stockholm
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/press-conference-after-eu-indo-pacific-ministerial-forum-in-stockholm-1110310225.html
May 13, 2023, 4:22 PM
Top EU diplomats met in Stockholm in a bid to seek a common approach to the European Commission's proposals, which include ending nuclear fuel and diamond imports from Russia and curbing sanctions evasion. The meeting was hosted by Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom and chaired by EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell.
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People Flood Kizilay Square in Istanbul for Erdogan's Final Campaign Rally
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/people-flood-kizilay-square-in-istanbul-for-erdogans-final-campaign-rally-1110322343.html
May 13, 2023, 4:19 PM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - Supporters of incumbent Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have thronged Kizilay Square in his home neighborhood of Kasimpasa in Istanbul where his final campaign rally is taking place on the eve of crucial presidential and parliamentary elections, a Sputnik correspondent reports.
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Kilicdaroglu’s Party Wants Turkiye to Bolster Ties With Russia - Deputy Leader
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/kilicdaroglus-party-wants-turkiye-to-bolster-ties-with-russia---deputy-leader-1110321426.html
May 13, 2023, 4:13 PM
ISTANBUL, May 13 (Sputnik) - The deputy leader of Turkiye's Republican People's Party (RPP), headed by presidential candidate Kemal Kilicdaroglu, told Sputnik the opposition wanted to bolster ties with Russia in the event of electoral win.
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What Battle Force Ships Does Russia’s Black Sea Fleet Have?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/what-battle-force-ships-does-russias-black-sea-fleet-have-1110312307.html
May 13, 2023, 3:28 PM
The Day of the Black Sea Fleet of the Russian Navy is being celebrated on 13 May. This year, the Black Sea Fleet celebrates its 240th anniversary.
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China Sells US Debt, Stockpiles Gold Amid De-Dollarization Trend
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/china-sells-us-debt-stockpiles-gold-amid-de-dollarization-trend-1110316383.html
May 13, 2023, 2:31 PM
Amid the growing de-dollarization trend and increased awareness of the importance of diversification of foreign exchange reserves, starting in 2022, China began to sell US Treasury debt and use the dollars to stock up on gold.
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EU Top Diplomat Insists the Bloc Should ‘Intensify’ Relations With Countries in Indo-Pacific
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/eu-should-intensify-relations-with-countries-in-indo-pacific--borrell-1110317494.html
May 13, 2023, 1:26 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union should "intensify" its relations with countries of the Indo-Pacific and assist the region in solving some of its problems, EU top diplomat Josep Borrell said on Saturday.
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Turkiye's Election Council Says Not Going to Nullify Votes Cast for Withdrawn Candidate
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/turkiyes-election-council-says-not-going-to-nullify-votes-cast-for-withdrawn-candidate-1110317360.html
May 13, 2023, 1:24 PM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - President of the Turkish Supreme Election Council (YSK) Ahmet Yener said on Saturday that the votes cast for Muharrem Ince, who withdrew his candidacy from the presidential election, will not be nullified.
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US Transportation Department Left Reeling After Massive Data Breach
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/us-transportation-department-left-reeling-after-massive-data-breach-1110313707.html
May 13, 2023, 12:28 PM
Whether its US federal agencies, tech giants the size of Apple, or customers of a mobile payment service, no one is safe from brazen cyber attacks, with hackers making off with personal databases and sensitive information. Cybercrime is expected to become a $10-trillion-a-year industry by 2025.
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Ukraine Loses Almost 300 Military, Mercenaries in Donetsk Direction Over Past Day - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/ukraine-loses-almost-300-military-mercenaries-in-donetsk-direction-over-past-day---moscow-1110316273.html
May 13, 2023, 12:07 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The South Grouping of the Russian armed forces has eliminated over 285 Ukrainian military and mercenaries, as well as 17 military vehicles and a weapons depot in the Donetsk direction over the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
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Japanese, US Finance Ministers Discuss Macroeconomic Issues, Russia Sanctions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/japanese-us-finance-ministers-discuss-macroeconomic-issues-russia-sanctions-1110315763.html
May 13, 2023, 11:16 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki discussed macroeconomic matters and sanctions against Russia on the sidelines of the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meeting in the Japanese city of Niigata, which wrapped up on Saturday.
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'Devastating' Failure to Raise US Debt Ceiling Would Pose 'Serious Threat to Global Economy'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/devastating-failure-to-raise-us-debt-ceiling-would-pose-serious-threat-to-global-economy-1110314414.html
May 13, 2023, 11:15 AM
UK's Jeremy Hunt weighed in on the US debt ceiling showdown as he was attending the three-day meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) finance ministers and central bank governors in Niigata, Japan, that started on Thursday.
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Turkish Foreign Minister Says Ankara Won't Wait for US F-35 Jets, Wants $1.4Bln Back
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/turkish-foreign-minister-says-ankara-wont-wait-for-us-f-35-jets-wants-14bln-back-1110315435.html
May 13, 2023, 11:11 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkiye has no plans to wait until it is brought back to the US F-35 multirole fighter program, from which it was officially removed two years ago, and seeks a refund of $1.4 billion paid for the jets, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Saturday.
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Shrapnel-Proof Vests Created in Donetsk for Service Dogs in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/shrapnel-proof-vests-created-in-donetsk-for-service-dogs-in-special-op-zone-1110312183.html
May 13, 2023, 10:00 AM
Shrapnel-proof vests are protective garments designed to prevent injuries. They are typically made of high-strength material such as Kevlar or polyethylene, and contain multiple layers of protective fabric.
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House GOP Demand Gaffe-Prone Biden ‘Renounce’ 2024 Bid or Submit to Cognitive Test
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/house-gop-demand-gaffe-prone-biden-renounce-2024-bid-or-submit-to-cognitive-test-1110311153.html
May 13, 2023, 9:05 AM
Rep Ronny Jackson, who previously served as the presidential physician for both Donald Trump and Barack Obama, has long expressed concern over Joe Biden's mental acuity, citing a number of instances where he appeared confused, made slips of the tongue, false claims, or puzzling gestures.
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Germany Plans to Send Ukraine Largest Military Assistance Package Worth $3Bln - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/germany-plans-to-send-ukraine-largest-military-assistance-package-worth-3bln---reports-1110313172.html
May 13, 2023, 8:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The German government has made a decision to provide Ukraine with additional weapons worth 2.7 billion euros (almost $3 billion), which will become Berlin’s largest military assistance package to Kiev, media reported on Saturday, citing sources.
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Ukraine Uses 2 Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles, 1 US-Made Decoy Missile - LPR
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/ukraine-uses-2-storm-shadow-cruise-missiles-1-us-made-decoy-missile---lpr-1110312896.html
May 13, 2023, 8:18 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine used two Anglo-French Storm Shadow cruise missiles and one US-made ADM-160 MALD decoy missile to shell Lugansk on May 12, the representative office of the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR) in the Joint Center for Control and Coordination of issues related to Ukraine's war crimes (JCCC) said on Saturday.
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Erdogan Likely to Win in First Round of Turkiye's Presidential Election - Surveys
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/erdogan-likely-to-win-in-first-round-of-turkiyes-presidential-election---surveys-1110312686.html
May 13, 2023, 8:14 AM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - Incumbent Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is likely to win in the first round of the presidential election by a small margin, polls by the Areda and Asal research centers have indicated.
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Russia Starts Producing Completely Domestic Cheytac Sniper Cartridge
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/russia-starts-producing-completely-domestic-cheytac-sniper-cartridge-1110312070.html
May 13, 2023, 7:51 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has launched the serial production of the Cheytac sniper rifle cartridge made from domestic components only, thanks to import substitution, the head of Russian arms manufacturer Lobaev Arms, Vladislav Lobaev, told Sputnik.
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Scott Ritter: Ukraine's Shelling of Defenseless Donbass Town Constitutes ‘War Crime’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/scott-ritter-ukraines-shelling-of-defenseless-donbass-town-constitutes-war-crime--1110310171.html
May 13, 2023, 7:09 AM
The Ukrainian government staged a deliberate attack against the innocent, defenseless civilians in the town of Gorlovka in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) on 11 May, aimed at demoralizing the civilians, military analyst Scott Ritter said.
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G7 Finance Ministers Confirm Commitment to Financially Support Ukraine as Long as Needed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/g7-finance-ministers-confirm-commitment-to-financially-support-ukraine-as-long-as-needed-1110310908.html
May 13, 2023, 6:55 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - G7 Finance Ministers and Central Banks Governors confirmed on Saturday their commitment to support Kiev "for as long as it takes" and address urgent financial needs of Ukraine and its neighboring countries.
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Ukraine Officials 'Realistic & Pragmatic' About Dubious Success of Counteroffensive
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/ukraine-officials-realistic--pragmatic-about-dubious-success-of-counteroffensive-1110309775.html
May 13, 2023, 6:21 AM
Speculation about a counteroffensive by the Kiev regime has persisted for the past few months. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal said in early April that the onslaught was scheduled for the summer, and US media suggested that it was expected at the end of April. Guesswork about the possible zero hour continues to date.
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Watch Russian Forces Destroy Ukrainian Radar Station
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/watch-russian-forces-destroy-ukrainian-radar-station-1110308688.html
May 13, 2023, 6:18 AM
Russia's Defense Ministry announced earlier that Russian military had destroyed a Ukrainian Zoopark-1 reconnaissance and firing control radar complex in the Dnepropetrovsk Region and a counter-battery radar station in the Kharkov Region.
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Watch Nona Self-Propelled Howitzer Strike Ukrainian Forces
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/watch-nona-self-propelled-howitzer-strike-ukrainian-forces-1110309649.html
May 13, 2023, 6:05 AM
The Nona self-propelled and air-droppable howitzer has a 120mm gun capable of firing a variety of rounds over a distance of up to 12 kilometers. The howitzer is equipped with advanced fire control systems and can operate in harsh weather and extreme conditions.
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Mexico Temporarily Stops Migrant Transit Through Country - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/mexico-temporarily-stops-migrant-transit-through-country---reports-1110309400.html
May 13, 2023, 5:01 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Mexico’s National Institute of Migration (INM) has temporarily stopped issuing transit permits to incoming migrants amid changes in US immigration regulations, according to media reports.
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Billionaire Austin Russell Buying Majority Stake in Forbes - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/billionaire-austin-russell-buying-majority-stake-in-forbes---reports-1110309288.html
May 13, 2023, 4:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Austin Russell, a 28-year-old billionaire and CEO of electric vehicle technology company Luminar Technologies, says he is purchasing a majority stake in Forbes Global Media Holdings, according to media reports.
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Video: Footage of Russian Gvozdika Self-Propelled Howitzer Striking Ukrainian Troops
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/video-footage-of-russian-gvozdika-self-propelled-howitzer-striking-ukrainian-troops-1110289457.html
May 13, 2023, 4:30 AM
The 2S1 Gvozdika is a self-propelled howitzer that fires a 122mm shell and has a range of up to 18.5 kilometers. The crew consists of four members, with one operating the howitzer and the others loading the ammunition and driving the vehicle.
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Archbishop of Canterbury or Speed Demon? Reverend Slapped With Fine for Speeding
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/archbishop-of-canterbury-or-speed-demon-reverend-slapped-with-fine-for-speeding-1110308200.html
May 13, 2023, 4:18 AM
Welby pleaded guilty to speeding the same day he shook down the House of Lords for their controversial migration bill.
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DeSantis 'Attempting' to Win Over Conservative Donors Ahead of Anticipated 2024 Run
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/desantis-attempting-to-win-over-conservative-donors-ahead-of-anticipated-2024-run-1110308369.html
May 13, 2023, 4:05 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has reportedly held a series of dinners with conservative donors in recent weeks to pitch his pathway to the presidency ahead of his expected 2024 campaign announcement.
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NASA's Perseverance Rover Produces First Evidence of ‘Wild Martian River’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/nasas-perseverance-rover-produces-first-evidence-of-wild-martian-river-1110308021.html
May 13, 2023, 3:44 AM
While a previous probe has uncovered proof of other water sources on Mars, this is the first indication that the barren planet once hosted at least one major river system similar to those on Earth.
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Biden 'Pulling' Agents From US-Mexico Border Despite Post-Title 42 Migrant Influx
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/biden-pulling-agents-from-us-mexico-border-despite-post-title-42-migrant-influx-1110307748.html
May 13, 2023, 3:20 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the Biden administration is pulling agents from the southern border less than 24 hours after a Trump-era expulsion policy ended and a record number of migrants are trying to enter the United States.
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Probe Launched After Arby’s Employee Finds Dead Woman Inside Restaurant Freezer
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/probe-launched-after-arbys-employee-finds-dead-woman-inside-restaurant-freezer-1110306976.html
May 13, 2023, 3:18 AM
Authorities from the New Iberia Police Department will now be investigating what they believe is a suspicious death, but will not determine the death as having involved foul play.
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Ex-NBA Star All Apologies After Sparking Anger by Referring to Taiwan as 'Country'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/ex-nba-star-all-apologies-after-sparking-anger-by-referring-to-taiwan-as-country-1110307275.html
May 13, 2023, 3:06 AM
Even though he currently plays for a Taiwanese team, the 37-year-old former basketball legend admitted later that he never meant to call the island nation a “country.”
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Serbian Opposition Protesting Against Recent Surge of Violence Among Youth
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/serbian-opposition-protesting-against-recent-surge-of-violence-among-youth-1110307135.html
May 13, 2023, 2:39 AM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Political opponents of Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and the ruling Serbian Progressive Party gathered for a massive protest in Belgrade over the recent escalation of violence in the country, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Friday.
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Top Thai General Claims There's ‘Zero Chance’ of Coup After Sunday Election
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/top-thai-general-claims-theres-zero-chance-of-coup-after-sunday-election-1110306601.html
May 13, 2023, 2:08 AM
Thailand’s top general has promised the military won’t intervene ahead of a crucial election whose frontrunners are harshly critical of the country’s armed forces.
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Take That Jupiter! Saturn Wins Back Status as Planet With Most Moons
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/take-that-jupiter-saturn-wins-back-status-as-planet-with-most-moons-1110305743.html
May 13, 2023, 1:29 AM
Saturn first lost its title after it was announced in February that Jupiter added 12 new moons to its tally (making up a total of 95 moons), while Saturn was only known to have 83.
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Oil Down 4th Week in Row as Weak China Demand Adds to US Woes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/oil-down-4th-week-in-row-as-weak-china-demand-adds-to-us-woes-1110305589.html
May 13, 2023, 12:48 AM
NEW YORK (Sputnik) - Crude prices settled down a fourth week in a row as weaker-than-expected post-COVID growth in top oil importer China added to the anxiety of investors in a market already disillusioned by a raft of US worries that include a banking and debt crisis.
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Ex-Peruvian President Faces 35 Years in Prison on Money Laundering Charges
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230513/ex-peruvian-president-faces-35-years-in-prison-on-money-laundering-charges-1110305447.html
May 13, 2023, 12:15 AM
MEXICO (Sputnik) - The Peruvian Prosecutor's Office requested a 35-year prison sentence for former Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski on money laundering charges.
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Inflation in Argentina Rises by 30% in 4 Months - Statistics Institute
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230512/inflation-in-argentina-rises-by-30-in-4-months---statistics-institute-1110305182.html
May 12, 2023, 11:38 PM
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Inflation in Argentina has continued to rise, showing a 30% increase over the four months of 2023, the Argentine National Institute of Statistics and Censuses said on Friday.
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Detention Hearing for Suspected Pentagon Leaker Set for May 16
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230512/detention-hearing-for-suspected-pentagon-leaker-set-for-may-16-1110305056.html
May 12, 2023, 11:14 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A detention hearing for accused Pentagon documents leaker Jack Teixeira has been set for May 16 in Worcester, Massachusetts, a court notice said on Friday.
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Trump to Receive Law Lecture From Judge on How Not to Attack Witnesses With Evidence
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230512/trump-to-receive-law-lecture-from-judge-on-how-not-to-attack-witnesses-with-evidence-1110304451.html
May 12, 2023, 10:49 PM
In light of the former president's “longstanding history” of harassing witnesses involved in his legal cases, a US judge recently issued a protective order following a meeting between Trump’s lawyers and prosecutors during which routine evidence was shared.
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Scientists Uncover Repeating Fast Radio Burst With 'Reversing' Magnetic Field
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230512/scientists-uncover-repeating-fast-radio-burst-with-reversing-magnetic-field-1110304144.html
May 12, 2023, 9:34 PM
The origins of fast radio bursts (FRB) have been the subject of intense debate since their discovery in 2007. Now, a new study has given us a glimpse into what may be behind the massive, hyper-short bursts of energy.
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US Facing ‘Significant Risk’ of Default in ‘First Two Weeks’ of June, Forecaster Warns
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230512/us-facing-significant-risk-of-default-in-first-two-weeks-of-june-1110303989.html
May 12, 2023, 9:17 PM
Republicans have attempted to use the debt ceiling crisis to force through their own truncated budget, but the effort collapsed earlier this month after rival party factions failed to agree on just how serious the budget cuts should be.
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Medvedev: Russia Using All Tools to Punish Those Responsible for Nord Stream Explosions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230512/medvedev-russia-using-all-tools-to-punish-those-responsible-for-nord-stream-explosions-1110303849.html
May 12, 2023, 8:46 PM
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Russia will continue using any available legal mechanisms to bring to justice those responsible for the Nord Stream explosions, although obtaining justice from international judicial bodies is unlikely, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday.
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Daniel Penny Arraigned on Second-Degree Manslaughter Over Strangling Death of Jordan Neely
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230512/daniel-penny-arraigned-on-second-degree-manslaughter-over-strangling-death-of-jordan-neely-1110303012.html
May 12, 2023, 8:14 PM
The strangling death of 30-year-old Jordan Neely, a homeless man who was put in a chokehold by a bystander on a New York subway earlier this month, provoked demonstrations in several US cities after police allowed the bystander, 24-year-old Daniel Penny, to leave without charges.
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