Iraq Presents Project of Transport Network Linking Country's South to Turkiye
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/iraq-presents-project-of-transport-network-linking-countrys-south-to-turkiye-1110643133.html
May 27, 2023, 7:39 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Iraqi government on Saturday unveiled a major regional transport project, dubbed Route of Development, that will link the southern part of the country with Turkiye by rail and land, as a component of Baghdad's ambition to develop a non-oil economy.
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Authorities Should Look Into Biden Family Corruption Instead of Hunter's Tax Shenanigans
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/authorities-should-look-into-biden-family-corruption-instead-of-hunters-tax-shenanigans-1110642404.html
May 27, 2023, 7:10 PM
As new revelations about the IRS probe into Hunter Biden's tax affairs are being brought forth, a former US state senator suggests that the Department of Justice and the FBI should probably focus their attention on more serious matters related to the US president's family.
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Russia's Cooperation With Saudi Arabia to Expand for Sake of Stability
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/russias-cooperation-with-saudi-arabia-to-expand-for-sake-of-stability-1110642730.html
May 27, 2023, 7:02 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian and Saudi Arabian law enforcement agencies will expand cooperation for the sake of security and stability in both countries, Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev said on Saturday.
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Ukrainians May Fly F-16s With Wing & Prayer, But Won't Be Effective in Combat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/ukrainians-may-fly-f-16s-with-wing--prayer-but-wont-be-effective-in-combat-1110641779.html
May 27, 2023, 6:47 PM
There are vested interests behind Washington green-lighting transfers of F-16s to Ukraine by its NATO allies, US military veteran, and foreign affairs and security analyst Mark Sleboda told Sputnik, adding that the move is more about politics than about military support.
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Saudi Delegation Arrives in Syria to Discuss Embassy Reopening
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/saudi-delegation-arrives-in-syria-to-discuss-embassy-reopening-1110641676.html
May 27, 2023, 5:48 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - A Saudi Arabian technical delegation has arrived in the Syrian capital of Damascus to handle the reopening of the Gulf monarchy's embassy as the two countries have agreed to resume the official relations following an over a decade pause, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
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Republican Debt Ceiling Negotiator Says Deal Expected in 'Hours or Days'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/republican-debt-ceiling-negotiator-says-deal-expected-in-hours-or-days-1110641092.html
May 27, 2023, 4:37 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Patrick McHenry, a Republican negotiator in US debt ceiling talks with the White House, said on Saturday that a deal on raising the government's borrowing limit could come in hours or days.
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Russian Air Defenses Destroy Kiev's UK-Supplied Storm Shadow Cruise Missiles
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/russian-air-defenses-destroy-kievs-uk-supplied-storm-shadow-cruise-missiles-1110640471.html
May 27, 2023, 4:16 PM
Even as the United States and its allies continue to funnel weaponry to the regime in Kiev that has already displayed a willingness to use this hardware against civilian targets, the Russian military keeps showing that it can counter whatever the West provides.
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IRS Whistleblower Closing in on DoJ's 'Cover-Up' of Hunter Biden Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/irs-whistleblower-closing-in-on-dojs-cover-up-of-hunter-biden-case-1110640188.html
May 27, 2023, 3:36 PM
The IRS whistleblower testified to the US Congress on Friday over the origins of the Hunter Biden criminal tax probe and the Department of Justice's (DoJ) interference in the investigation since 2020.
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Turkiye Presidential Election Runoff: Who, When, Where, What to Expect
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/turkiye-presidential-election-runoff-who-when-where-what-to-expect-1110637609.html
May 27, 2023, 3:02 PM
Turks cast ballots in their country’s first-ever presidential election runoff on Sunday which will define who will be at the helm of the country over the next five years. Who are the candidates and how should they perform to secure victory? Sputnik has answers to these and other questions.
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Man Arrested for Ramming Downing Street Gates Held on Indecent Child Images Charge
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/man-arrested-for-ramming-downing-street-gates-held-on-indecent-child-images-charge-1110641418.html
May 27, 2023, 2:41 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A man arrested after driving a car into Downing Street's gates was kept in custody on Saturday on a separate charge related to indecent child imagery, London police said.
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Egyptian Archaeologists Unveil Two Largest Embalming Workshops Found to Date - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/egyptian-archaeologists-unveil-two-largest-embalming-workshops-found-to-date---reports-1110639160.html
May 27, 2023, 2:37 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - Archaeologists in Egypt unveiled on Saturday two human and animal embalming workshops, the largest known to date, at the ancient site of Saqqara located to the south of Cairo, media reported, citing Egyptian Tourism and Antiquities Minister Ahmed Issa.
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Henry Kissinger Turns 100: From Clandestine Ops Mastermind to Political Realist
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/henry-kissinger-turns-100-from-clandestine-ops-mastermind-to-political-realist-1110637902.html
May 27, 2023, 2:27 PM
The veteran strategist known for propelling a US-Soviet détente in the 1980s and laying the groundwork for ending the Cold War turned 100 on May 27. Who is Kissinger and what's his legacy?
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The Russian Knight: 110th Anniversary of Maiden Flight of World's First Four-Engine Aircraft
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/the-russian-knight-110th-anniversary-of-maiden-flight-of-worlds-first-four-engine-aircraft-1110635888.html
May 27, 2023, 1:59 PM
The first-of-its-kind aircraft made its maiden flight in May 1913, reaching a speed of 100 kilometers per second and an altitude of about 100 meters.
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EU Freezes $26Bln in Private Assets of Sanctioned Russians Since February 2022 - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/eu-freezes-26bln-in-private-assets-of-sanctioned-russians-since-february-2022---reports-1110637142.html
May 27, 2023, 1:46 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - The total value of Russian private assets frozen in the European Union under sanctions over the Russian special operation in Ukraine has reached 24.1 billion euros ($25.9 billion), German newspaper reported on Saturday, citing European Commission data.
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Ukrainian Military Starts Training in Germany to Operate US Abrams Tanks - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/ukrainian-military-starts-training-in-germany-to-operate-us-abrams-tanks---reports-1110636622.html
May 27, 2023, 12:45 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - About 400 Ukrainian troops in Germany have started a training to operate the US-made M1 Abrams tanks, a US newspaper reported on Saturday, citing a Pentagon spokesman.
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Beijing, Seoul Agree on Semiconductor Industry Chains Amid China-US Chip Race
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/beijing-seoul-agree-on-semiconductor-industry-chains-amid-china-us-chip-race-1110627904.html
May 27, 2023, 12:41 PM
South Korea delivers semiconductors both to China and the US, which continue to lock horns in a global competition to produce the best chips.
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Ukraine Loses Over 260 Troops Near Donetsk - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/ukraine-loses-over-260-troops-near-donetsk---mod-1110636299.html
May 27, 2023, 12:39 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost more than 260 military personnel in combat with Russian forces near the eastern city of Donetsk in the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a daily update on Saturday.
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EU Commissioner Says Twitter Quitting Bloc's Voluntary Pact Against Disinformation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/eu-commissioner-says-twitter-quitting-blocs-voluntary-pact-against-disinformation-1110635071.html
May 27, 2023, 12:02 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Twitter is leaving the European Union's Code of Practice against disinformation, for a short period until obligations reemerge under a new law, European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton has announced.
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Serbian President Steps Down as Ruling Party Leader
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/serbian-president-steps-down-as-ruling-party-leader-1110634057.html
May 27, 2023, 11:31 AM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic announced Saturday that he was stepping down as the leader of the country’s ruling Serbian Progressive Party and suggested Deputy Prime Minister Milos Vucevic as his replacement.
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Watch Russian Reconaissance Ship Ivan Khurs Arrive at Sevastopol
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/watch-russian-reconaissance-ship-ivan-khurs-arrive-at-sevastopol-1110628058.html
May 27, 2023, 10:48 AM
The Ivan Khurs is a vessel dubbed by Russian military theorists “a flagship of network-centric warfare” – the whole new dimension of combat.
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Ukraine Requests Taurus Long-Range Cruise Missiles From Germany - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/ukraine-requests-taurus-long-range-cruise-missiles-from-germany---reports-1110627465.html
May 27, 2023, 9:48 AM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - Ukraine has made a request to the German government to acquire Swedish-German long-range cruise missiles Taurus KEPD 350 with a range of up to 500 kilometers (310 miles), German newspaper has reported, citing government sources.
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Russian FM Lavrov Says US, UK Start Questioning Kiev's Sanity After Controversial Remarks on Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/lavrov-says-us-uk-start-questioning-kievs-sanity-after-controversial-remarks-on-putin-1110627059.html
May 27, 2023, 9:37 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States and the United Kingdom are certainly starting to question the Ukrainian government's sanity after one of its official's statement calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a target, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Saturday.
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Beijing to Boost Dialogue With All Parties to Ukrainian Crisis Including Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/beijing-to-boost-dialogue-with-all-parties-to-ukrainian-crisis-including-russia-1110626896.html
May 27, 2023, 9:25 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Beijing will boost the dialogue with all parties to the Ukrainian crisis, including Russia, and make efforts to reach a political settlement, Chinese Special Representative for Eurasian Affairs Li Hui said.
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Software Glitch Caused Japanese Moon Lander Crash, Probe Shows
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/software-glitch-caused-japanese-moon-lander-crash-probe-shows-1110625675.html
May 27, 2023, 9:22 AM
It took the Hakuto-R Mission 1 spacecraft five months to reach the Moon before Japanese scientists lost contact with the lander late last month.
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Germany's Recession is EU's First Falling Domino
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/germanys-recession-is-eus-first-falling-domino-1110615851.html
May 27, 2023, 9:00 AM
Germany entered a technical recession in the first quarter of 2023, according to recent figures from the Federal Statistical Office. What's behind the new trend and what does the future have in store for the German economy?
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Watch Russian MSTA-B Howitzers Wrecking Havoc Among Ukrainian Militants
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/watch-russian-msta-b-howitzers-wrecking-havoc-among-ukrainian-militants--1110625363.html
May 27, 2023, 8:45 AM
Russian has always been known for its strong artillery. Now Russian howitzers on the line of contact are complicating matters for Ukrainian troops since they hinder unit maneuvers and destroy the key positions of enemy strongholds.
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DeSantis-Trump Standoff: Florida Governor Reveals How His Agenda Differs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/desantis-trump-standoff-florida-governor-reveals-how-his-agenda-differs--1110624247.html
May 27, 2023, 8:32 AM
The past several years have seen DeSantis avoid directly lashing out at Trump, who earlier endorsed the 44-year-old’s gubernatorial bid and who was previously touted by the Florida governor as a man he “will have a great partnership” with.
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Moscow Hopes for Further Improvement of Cooperation With Ankara
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/moscow-hopes-for-further-improvement-of-cooperation-with-ankara-1110625560.html
May 27, 2023, 8:18 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow is counting on further improvement of mutually beneficial cooperation with Ankara and believes that Turkiye and Russia can withstand Western pressure, Yuri Pilipson, Director of the Fourth European Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, told Sputnik.
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Moscow Says Will Further Support Belgrade in Efforts to Protect Its Rights, Sovereignty
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/moscow-says-will-further-support-belgrade-in-efforts-to-protect-its-rights-sovereignty-1110624858.html
May 27, 2023, 7:34 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will continue to support Serbia in its efforts to protect its legitimate rights, sovereignty and territorial integrity, Yuri Pilipson, Director of the Fourth European Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, told Sputnik.
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Taiwan Reports 33 Chinese Warplanes Detected Around Island Over Past 24 Hours
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/taiwan-reports-33-chinese-warplanes-detected-around-island-over-past-24-hours-1110623764.html
May 27, 2023, 6:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Taiwanese Defense Ministry said on Saturday that it had detected 33 aircraft and 10 vessels of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) around the island over the past 24 hours.
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Moscow, Minsk Have Right to Ensure Security in Military-Nuclear Sphere - Russian Embassy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/moscow-minsk-have-right-to-ensure-security-in-military-nuclear-sphere---russian-embassy-1110623587.html
May 27, 2023, 6:10 AM
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - Russia and Belarus, in the conditions of the hybrid war unleashed by Washington, have the right to ensure their security, including in the military-nuclear sphere, the Russian Embassy in the United States said.
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Fitch Says Places 11 US Credit-Linked Notes on Rating Watch Negative
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/fitch-says-places-11-us-credit-linked-notes-on-rating-watch-negative-1110622881.html
May 27, 2023, 4:47 AM
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - Fitch Ratings said on Friday it has placed 11 US credit-linked notes on a “Rating Watch Negative”, citing growing risks that the government administration could begin to default on payments as the Biden administration remains locked in a political standoff with its rivals in raising the nation’s debt ceiling.
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Astronomers Detect Betelgeuse Star Acting Strange - Again
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/astronomers-detect-betelgeuse-star-acting-strange---again-1110622191.html
May 27, 2023, 4:44 AM
The red supergiant Betelgeuse continues to experience feverish activity after a coronal mass ejection of 400 billion times that of our sun in 2019.
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Biden Says He's Spending Time at Camp David Since His Home is Getting Bulletproofed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/biden-says-hes-spending-time-at-camp-david-since-his-home-is-getting-bulletproofed-1110622524.html
May 27, 2023, 4:02 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden revealed on Friday that Secret Service employees are presently working to ensure that his house is bulletproof.
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Brazilian Officials Investigate ‘Slavery Simulator’ Game Sold on Google Play
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/brazilian-officials-investigate-slavery-simulator-game-sold-on-google-play-1110622031.html
May 27, 2023, 3:55 AM
Following an outcry from Brazilians, Google Play recently pulled a “Slavery Simulator” game (Simulador de Escravidão), which allowed players to exist in a simulation of a South American country in the 1600s. The game allowed players to buy, sell, punish and sexualize enslaved people.
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Drone Boats Used in Attack on Russian Ship Ivan Khurs Launched With US Support
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/drone-boats-used-in-attack-on-russian-ship-ivan-khurs-launched-with-us-support---source-1110621650.html
May 27, 2023, 3:33 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The unmanned boats used in Ukraine’s failed attack on the ship of the Russian Black Sea Fleet "Ivan Khurs" were launched from a naval operations center in Ochakov opened with US support in 2018, an informed source told Sputnik.
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Super Typhoon Mawar to Become Most Powerful Storm on Earth in More Than 2 Years
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/super-typhoon-mawar-to-become-most-powerful-storm-on-earth-in-more-than-2-years-1110621179.html
May 27, 2023, 3:02 AM
On Wednesday, the storm moved north of Guam as a Category 4 cyclone. Since then, it has swelled to a Category 5 storm and is on track to become one of the top-10 strongest storms to occur globally since 2000.
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Software Malfunction Caused April Crash of Lunar Landing Module - ispace
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/software-malfunction-caused-april-crash-of-lunar-landing-module---ispace-1110620499.html
May 27, 2023, 2:53 AM
Japan's ispace earlier detailed that its effort to mark the first private moon landing on Earth's satellite was unsuccessful after officials lost contact with the lander. Preliminary details suggested at the time that the vessel had unexpectedly accelerated onto the lunar surface.
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Kiev Disrupts Rotation of IAEA Staff at Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant - Regional Authorities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/kiev-disrupts-rotation-of-iaea-staff-at-zaporozhye-nuclear-plant---regional-authorities-1110620617.html
May 27, 2023, 1:57 AM
SIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) - The Kiev authorities have disrupted the rotation of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) staff at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (ZNPP), Vladimir Rogov, a senior official of the Zaporozhye regional administration, told Sputnik.
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Scientists Explain How to Communicate With Cats Properly
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/scientists-explain-how-to-communicate-with-cats-properly-1110610649.html
May 27, 2023, 1:19 AM
Don't know how to deal with cats? One simple thing can help!
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Big City Nights: Science Challenges Belief That Urban Areas Invoke Depression
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230527/big-city-nights-science-challenges-belief-that-urban-areas-invoke-depression--1110612226.html
May 27, 2023, 12:27 AM
Psychologists have long argued that big cities actually madden people with constant noise, air pollution, starking social inequality and reduced access to green areas. However, it seems, things are more complicated.
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Video: Asiana Airlines Passenger Arrested for Opening Emergency Door Mid-Flight
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/video-asiana-airlines-passenger-arrested-for-opening-emergency-door-mid-flight-1110619520.html
May 26, 2023, 11:55 PM
Initial reports of the Asiana Airlines incident have yet to detail a motive as the suspects has reportedly refused to explain his actions. South Korean law dictates the any individual who attempts to illegally access plane exits or equipment could be sentenced for up to 10 years in prison.
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JPMorgan Claims Wife of Ex-Virgin Islands Governor Aided Jeffrey Epstein’s Crimes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/jpmorgan-claims-wife-of-ex-virgin-islands-governor-aided-jeffrey-epsteins-crimes-1110619337.html
May 26, 2023, 11:06 PM
On Thursday, JPMorgan accused Cecile de Jongh of being Epstein’s “primary conduit for spreading money and influence throughout the USVI government,” in a court document.
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FBI Reveals 1983 Plot to Assassinate Queen Elizabeth II During US Visit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/fbi-reveals-1983-plot-to-assassinate-queen-elizabeth-ii-during-us-visit-1110618206.html
May 26, 2023, 10:20 PM
Elizabeth II could have been assassinated 40 years ago during her first visit to California by a man whose daughter was killed during the Northern Ireland conflict. The FBI was made aware of his intentions beforehand, and the trip went off without incident.
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10 Officers Singled Out for Possible Charges in US Navy Report on SEALs Training Death
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/10-officers-singled-out-for-possible-charges-in-us-navy-report-on-seals-training-death-1110619038.html
May 26, 2023, 9:30 PM
A scathing US Navy report was released on Thursday identifying 10 officers for what it called “a near perfect storm” of failures that led to the death of seaman Kyle Mullen last year on the SEALs training course.
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Yellen: US Has Until at Least June 5 to Hammer Out Debt Ceiling Deal Before Defaulting
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/yellen-us-has-until-at-least-june-5-to-hammer-debt-ceiling-deal-before-defaulting-1110618245.html
May 26, 2023, 8:35 PM
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen revealed on Friday that lawmakers have a little over a week to hash out a debt ceiling deal before the federal agency runs out of funds and begins to default on financial obligations.
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Kosovar Police Forcefully Enter Northern Municipality of Leposaviq - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/kosovar-police-forcefully-enter-northern-municipality-of-leposaviq----reports-1110617674.html
May 26, 2023, 7:56 PM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Police forces of the self-proclaimed republic of Kosovo on Friday forcefully occupied the building belonging to the northern municipality of Leposaviq following raids into the municipality buildings in Zvecan and Zubin Potok, media reported.
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Ford Reveals EV Drivers Will Be Able to Access Tesla’s 12,000 US Supercharger Stations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/ford-reveals-ev-drivers-will-be-able-to-access-teslas-12000-us-supercharger-stations-1110617064.html
May 26, 2023, 7:41 PM
America’s second-largest automaker revealed on Thursday that drivers of Ford-made electric vehicles (EV) would be able to charge their automobiles at Tesla’s Supercharging stations beginning next year. Tesla’s stations had previously been usable only by Tesla owners.
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Spanish Court to Probe 3 Football Fans Over Racist Insults Against Real Madrid's Vinicius
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/spanish-court-to-probe-3-football-fans-over-racist-insults-against-real-madrids-vinicius-1110616902.html
May 26, 2023, 7:01 PM
MADRID (Sputnik) - A court in the Spanish city of Valencia on Friday opened an investigation into three soccer fans who shouted racist insults at Real Madrid player Vinicius Junior during last Sunday's match between Real Madrid and Valencia.
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Failure to Reach US Debt Ceiling Deal Would Cause Contraction in US, World Economies - IMF
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/failure-to-reach-us-debt-ceiling-deal-would-cause-contraction-in-us-world-economies---imf-1110616778.html
May 26, 2023, 7:01 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Failure by the Biden administration and Congressional leaders to reach an agreement on the nation's debt ceiling would cause contraction in the US and global economies, International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Friday.
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Watch: Russian Tor-M1 Weapon System Obliterates Airborne Threats in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/watch-russian-tor-m1-weapon-system-obliterates-airborne-threats-in-ukraine-1110612794.html
May 26, 2023, 6:30 PM
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has resulted, among other things, in the demise of a narrative claiming that Russian fields antiquated weaponry that simply cannot compete with the gear used by NATO countries.
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Top Iranian Diplomat Urges Baghdad to Boost Banking Cooperation - Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/top-iranian-diplomat-urges-baghdad-to-boost-banking-cooperation-foreign-ministry-1110616542.html
May 26, 2023, 6:29 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian called for closer financial cooperation between Iran and Baghdad during a telephone conversation with his Iraqi counterpart, Fuad Hussein, on Friday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
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$85 Million Loss of F-35 Spare Parts is 'Business as Usual' for Pentagon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/85-million-loss-of-f-35-spare-parts-is-business-as-usual-for-pentagon-1110610076.html
May 26, 2023, 6:26 PM
The apparent lack of government oversight that led to the loss of F-35 parts highlighted by the US Government Accountability Office may have already resulted in the emergence of a black market for such unaccounted valuable components.
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Who is CQ Brown Nominated by Biden as Next Joint Chiefs Chairman?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/who-is-cq-brown-nominated-by-biden-as-next-joint-chiefs-chairman-1110614729.html
May 26, 2023, 6:24 PM
US President Joe Biden nominated Gen. Charles Q. Brown, who goes by CQ, as the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Thursday. Sputnik sat down with retired US Air Force Lt. Col. Karen Kwiatkowski to find out who General Brown is and what his potential appointment could mean for the US Armed Forces.
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US Trade Rep Discusses With Chinese Minister China's Actions Against US Firms - USTR
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/us-trade-rep-discusses-with-chinese-minister-chinas-actions-against-us-firms-ustr-1110615721.html
May 26, 2023, 5:58 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Trade Representative Katherine Tai in a meeting with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on Friday raised concerns about China's recent actions against US companies operating in the country, the office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) said on Friday.
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‘We Got Aliens’: Ufologist Claims Footage Shows ‘Triangular’ Spaceship Over Marine Corps Base
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/we-got-aliens-ufologist-claims-footage-shows-triangular-spaceship-over-marine-corps-base-1110614019.html
May 26, 2023, 5:51 PM
Famed Ufologist Jeremy Corbell has published footage that he says depicts an alien spacecraft hovering over the US Marine Corps’ biggest base. The Pentagon has denied that the footage depicts an extraterrestrial vessel.
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Reinclusion of Russian Banks Would Facilitate Implementation of Grain Deal - UN Spokesperson
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/reinclusion-of-russian-banks-would-facilitate-implementation-of-grain-deal-un-spokesperson-1110615380.html
May 26, 2023, 5:40 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Reinclusion of Russian banks would facilitate full implementation of the Black Sea grain deal, but the decision is not up to the United Nations, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Friday.
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US Presidential Race: Will DeSantis Sink Like Atlantis After Glitchy Twitter Launch?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/us-presidential-race-will-desantis-sink-like-atlantis-after-glitchy-twitter-launch-1110606304.html
May 26, 2023, 4:23 PM
Gabriel Llanes, executive director of the Ready For Ron political action committee, said the Florida governor offers voters a "future" while Trump is trying to re-fight the 2020 election. Clemson University political scientist Professor David Woodard said DeSantis' Twitter campaign launch was up-to-date move.
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Why is Russia Deploying Tactical Nuclear Weapons in Belarus?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/why-is-russia-deploying-tactical-nuclear-weapons-in-belarus-1110607130.html
May 26, 2023, 3:37 PM
Announcing this week’s signing of a deal on maintaining Russian tactical nuclear weapons on Belarusian soil, Russia and Minsk reiterated that this is a response to the aggressive policies pursued by unfriendly countries. What prompted Moscow to deploy its non-strategic nukes in Belarus? Sputnik explores.
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The Final Countdown: Goldman Sachs Economists Expect US Default by June 9
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/the-final-countdown-goldman-sachs-economists-expect-us-default-by-june-9-1110611592.html
May 26, 2023, 3:36 PM
Two economists working for one of the world’s biggest banks have made a startling announcement: the US government has about two weeks’ worth of money left before it will be forced to default on its debt.
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Jeff Monson: US Elite Mutes Russian Media to Keep Ukraine Conflict Raging On
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/jeff-monson-us-elite-mutes-russian-media-to-keep-ukraine-conflict-raging-on-1110609400.html
May 26, 2023, 3:00 PM
Legendary mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Jeff Monson, who has renounced his US citizenship in opposition to Washington's Ukraine policies, told Sputnik that the American elite is cashing in on the Ukraine conflict and silencing alternative narratives to keep the standoff going.
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Lavrov Confirms Commitment to Diplomatic Resolution of Ukraine Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/lavrov-confirms-commitment-to-diplomatic-resolution-of-ukraine-conflict-1110610910.html
May 26, 2023, 2:38 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov confirmed Moscow’s commitment to the diplomatic resolution of the conflict in Ukraine during a meeting with Special Representative of the Chinese government on Eurasian Affairs Li Hui on Friday, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
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NATO to Upgrade Ukraine’s Partner Status Without Offering Membership – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/nato-to-upgrade-ukraines-partner-status-without-offering-membership--reports-1110610315.html
May 26, 2023, 1:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO plans to support Ukraine by creating a Ukraine-NATO Council during the July summit in Vilnius instead of giving it a concrete plan for becoming a full-fledged member, for which Kiev has repeatedly requested, the European news outlet reported on Friday, citing sources.
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Arms Industry Rips Off US Taxpayer to the Tune of Trillions for 'Sub-Par' Systems
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/arms-industry-rips-off-us-taxpayer-to-the-tune-of-trillions-for-sub-par-systems-1110601538.html
May 26, 2023, 1:34 PM
The Pentagon spends huge sums for weapons systems of questionable usefulness. Daniel McAdams, Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity, explained how the military-industrial complex sets its own budget.
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Russian Air Defense Intercepted Grom Missile, 10 HIMARS and 2 Storm Shadow LRM
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/russian-air-defense-intercepted-grom-missile-10-himars-and-2-storm-shadow-lrm-1110606136.html
May 26, 2023, 12:53 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems intercepted Hrim-2 operational-tactical missiles, 10 HIMARS missiles, and two Storm Shadow long-range missiles, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
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Watch: Russian Airborne Forces Hammer Ukrainian Militants Near Artemovsk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/watch-russian-airborne-forces-hammer-ukrainian-militants-near-artemovsk-1110605786.html
May 26, 2023, 12:43 PM
While Ukrainian forces attempt to probe Russian defenses in the vicinity of Artemovsk (Bakhmut), their efforts end up being thwarted by the valiant actions of Russia’s airborne troops.
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Republika Srpska Not Planning to Supply Arms to Ukraine - President
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/republika-srpska-not-planing-to-supply-arms-to-ukraine---president-1110605215.html
May 26, 2023, 12:10 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Republika Srpska, one of the governed entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina, is not planning to deliver weapons to Ukraine, President of the Republika Srpska Milorad Dodik has told Sputnik.
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US, South Korean Military Exercise Simulates Attack on North Korean Forces 'For Sake of Peace'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/us-south-korean-military-exercise-simulates-attack-on-north-korean-forces-for-sake-of-peace-1110603182.html
May 26, 2023, 11:58 AM
The joint military exercise conducted by the US and South Korean forces involved the deploymend of hundreds of troops and dozens of tanks, artillery systems and aircraft.
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France Can Offer Ukraine Basic Pilot Training Instead of F-16 Jets - Foreign Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/france-can-offer-ukraine-basic-pilot-training-instead-of-f-16-jets---foreign-minister-1110604563.html
May 26, 2023, 11:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - France has no F-16 fighters in its air fleet, but it can offer the Ukrainian army basic flight training in place of the jets, French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said on Friday.
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UK, US, Australia Hold AUKUS' First AI Military Tests - UK Ministry of Defense
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/uk-us-australia-hold-aukus-first-ai-military-tests---uk-ministry-of-defense-1110603373.html
May 26, 2023, 11:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom, Australia and the United States have held military trials of artificial intelligence technology within the AUKUS cooperation pact for the first time to track and detect military targets in a representative environment in real time, the UK Ministry of Defense said on Friday.
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DeSantis Raises $8.2Mln in 24 Hours After Announcing Presidential Bid - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/uss-desantis-raises-82mln-in-24-hours-after-announcing-presidential-bid---reports-1110602907.html
May 26, 2023, 11:07 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has raised a total of $8.2 million in the first 24 hours after announcing his presidential bid, with $1 million received in just an hour, US media reported, citing DeSantis's campaign.
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Moscow Summons US Diplomats Over Sullivan's Comments About Strikes on Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/moscow-summons-us-diplomats-over-sullivans-comments-about-strikes-on-russia-1110602697.html
May 26, 2023, 11:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday that it had summoned senior US diplomats and expressed a strong protest in connection with the words of White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan about strikes on the territory of Russia.
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Moscow Positively Assesses Vatican's Efforts in Ending Ukraine Conflict - Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/moscow-positively-assesses-vaticans-efforts-in-ending-ukraine-conflict---foreign-ministry-1110602577.html
May 26, 2023, 11:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow is aware of the initiative of Pope Francis to send an envoy to Russia as a part of the peace initiative on the situation in Ukraine and positively assesses the Vatican's efforts, the Russian Foreign Ministry has told Sputnik.
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‘My Country Does Terrible Things’: MMA Fighter Jeff Monson On Why He Renounced US Citizenship
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/my-country-does-terrible-things-mma-fighter-jeff-monson-on-why-he-renounced-us-citizenship-1110590609.html
May 26, 2023, 11:00 AM
American-born athlete Jeff Monson, known for his skill in a variety of martial arts, renounced his US citizenship earlier this week, having obtained his Russian citizenship in 2018. Sputnik spoke with Monson about the changes in himself and his life through the process of changing from a US citizen to a Russian.
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Belarusian, Russian Security Councils Considering Common Security Concept - Minsk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/belarusian-russian-security-councils-considering-common-security-concept---minsk-1110602360.html
May 26, 2023, 10:50 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The common security concept of the Union State of Russia and Belarus is being considered at the level of the Security Councils, but the deadline for implementation has yet to be set, Belarusian Foreign Minister Sergei Aleinik has told Sputnik.
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Pepe Escobar: Eurasian Heartland Rises to Challenge the West
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/pepe-escobar-eurasian-heartland-rises-to-challenge-the-west-1110600622.html
May 26, 2023, 10:45 AM
President Xi Jinping telling President Putin at the end of their summit last March in Moscow that we’re now facing “great changes not seen in a century” directly applies to the new spirit reigning across the Heartland.
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Just Like Us? Octopuses Have Nightmares Too, New Study Suggests
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/just-like-us-octopuses-have-nightmares-too-new-study-suggests-1110599586.html
May 26, 2023, 10:26 AM
The survey was conducted by a team of New York-based scientists, who were flabbergasted by the abnormal behavior of a captive male octopus named Costello.
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Kremlin Says Putin Ready to Talk With Scholz to Protect Russia's Interests
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/kremlin-says-putin-ready-to-talk-with-scholz-to-protect-russias-interests-1110601582.html
May 26, 2023, 10:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Dialogue is necessary, so Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to talk with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in order to protect Russia's national interests, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
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US Develops Biological Weapons in Ukraine - Russian Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/us-develops-biological-weapons-in-ukraine---russian-defense-ministry-1110600868.html
May 26, 2023, 9:32 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The data obtained by the Russian Defense Ministry once again proves that the United States is developing biological weapons on the territory of Ukraine, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the head of the radiation, chemical and biological defense troops of the Russian armed forces, said on Friday.
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PLA Eastern Theater Command Replaces Legacy Aircraft with More J-16 Fighter Jets
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/pla-eastern-theater-command-replaces-legacy-aircraft-with-more-j-16-fighter-jets-1110598704.html
May 26, 2023, 9:10 AM
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command recently replaced a batch of legacy aircraft with additional J-16 heavy fighter jets, a type of advanced warplane frequently spotted in routine drills and patrols around the island of Taiwan.
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Russia's Top Diplomat Lavrov and His Somali Counterpart Jama Hold Press Conference
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/russias-top-diplomat-lavrov-and-his-somali-counterpart-jama-hold-press-conference-1110599871.html
May 26, 2023, 9:05 AM
The top diplomats will discuss a broad range of regional and global security issues, probably including the war on terror.
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OPEC+ to Decide What is Better for Oil Market - Russian Deputy PM
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/opec-to-decide-what-is-better-for-oil-market----russian-deputy-pm-1110599175.html
May 26, 2023, 8:28 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and other countries of the OPEC+ alliance will decide at the upcoming meeting what is the best for the oil market, and will stay true to all previous decisions, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Thursday.
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Twitter Engineering Chief ‘Leaves the Nest’ After Ron DeSantis’ Glitchy Presidential Launch
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/twitter-engineering-chief-leaves-the-nest-after-ron-desantis-glitchy-presidential-launch-1110598114.html
May 26, 2023, 6:18 AM
The Florida governor’s 2024 presidential campaign bid on Twitter kicked off with technical troubles on Wednesday evening, which prompted hundreds of thousands of users to leave the platform at the time.
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Norway Setting Up New Radar Chain Dubbed 'NATO's Eyes in the North'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/norway-setting-up-new-radar-chain-dubbed-natos-eyes-in-the-north-1110597542.html
May 26, 2023, 6:17 AM
The new network of eight radars under construction across Norway is touted as means of expanding the range of continuous surveillance of both Norwegian and surrounding air space, including on behalf of the NATO alliance.
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Biting Back at China Over Micron Will Break US’ Teeth
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/biting-back-at-china-over-micron-will-break-us-teeth-1110598466.html
May 26, 2023, 6:15 AM
The news that Micron's products sold in China did not pass the network security review has caused a strong reaction in the US. This indirectly shows China's decision has touched some Americans, demonstrating its power and producing additional effects. However, the true nature of the matter cannot be covered up by the US.
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Kazakhstan Not Planning to Create, Join Any Union State For Now
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/kazakhstan-not-planning-to-create-join-any-union-state-for-now-1110597715.html
May 26, 2023, 5:29 AM
ASTANA, (Sputnik) - Kazakhstan does not intend or plan to create or join any union state, Ruslan Zheldibay, the press secretary of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, said on Friday.
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US, China Hold High-Level Talks in Washington on Trade Relations, Issues - Commerce Dept.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/us-china-hold-high-level-talks-in-washington-on-trade-relations-issues---commerce-dept-1110596955.html
May 26, 2023, 4:04 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has met with her Chinese counterpart, Wang Wentao, in the US capital to discuss trade relations between the two countries, including recent actions Beijing took against American companies operating in China, the Department of Commerce said in a release.
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Morning People Are More Satisfied & Religious, Study Finds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/morning-people-are-more-satisfied--religious-study-finds-1110596677.html
May 26, 2023, 3:56 AM
An early bird catches the worm, and also tends to be more religious?
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Majority of Californians Believe Feinstein Cannot Carry Out Duties Due to Health Issues
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/majority-of-californians-believe-feinstein-cannot-carry-out-duties-due-to-health-issues-1110596272.html
May 26, 2023, 3:53 AM
Over the last two weeks since her return to Congress, concerns over the California senator's ability to perform her duties have skyrocketed after her few encounters with media - none more so than when she indicated she hadn't been absent from her post.
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Erdogan Vows to Form Cabinet Quickly if Given Election Victory
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/erdogan-vows-to-form-cabinet-quickly-if-given-election-victory-1110595929.html
May 26, 2023, 3:32 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Incumbent Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that he intends to form the cabinet quickly if he wins the second round of the election.
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Mysterious Boom in South Carolina Rattles State, Leaves Unanswered Questions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/mysterious-boom-in-south-carolina-rattles-state-leaves-unanswered-questions-1110596117.html
May 26, 2023, 3:28 AM
Residents and authorities are now wondering if the mysterious boom was connected to military training exercises in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
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US Military Bases Will Not Be Placed in Indonesia - North Sulawesi Governor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/us-military-bases-will-not-be-placed-in-indonesia---north-sulawesi-governor-1110595713.html
May 26, 2023, 2:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Indonesia is a neutral country and it will not place military bases of the United States on its territory, as the Philippines did, Olly Dondokambey, the governor of North Sulawesi province, has told Sputnik.
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Japan Sanctions 17 Russian Individuals, 78 Organizations - Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/japan-sanctions-17-russian-individuals-78-organizations---foreign-ministry-1110595485.html
May 26, 2023, 2:37 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japan has included 17 Russian individuals and 78 companies in a new sanctions package over the Ukraine conflict, the Japanese Foreign Ministry's documents showed early on Friday.
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Medvedev: Conflict in Ukraine to Last for Long Time, Possibly Decades
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/medvedev-conflict-in-ukraine-to-last-for-long-time-possibly-decades-1110594873.html
May 26, 2023, 2:26 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said Thursday that the Ukraine conflict would persist for a very long time, possibly for decades, and would repeat after a possible ceasefire.
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Russia's Satellites Will Be Taking Earth's Images With Google Maps Resolution - Developer
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/russias-satellites-will-be-taking-earths-images-with-google-maps-resolution---developer-1110595306.html
May 26, 2023, 2:15 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's new generation Kondor-FKA-M radar satellites will be capable of taking images of the Earth's surface at a resolution of up to half a meter (1.6 feet) in detailed imagery, Alexei Rabochiy, the chief designer at the NPO Mashinostroyenia space and rocket company, has told Sputnik.
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Biden, McCarthy Near Debt Ceiling Deal as Possible Default Looms With June 1 Deadline
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/biden-mccarthy-near-debt-ceiling-deal-as-possible-default-looms-with-june-1-deadline-1110594657.html
May 26, 2023, 2:04 AM
Negotiators met virtually in an attempt to hammer out a deal that will keep the US from falling into default come June 1. Biden reported that parties were nearing a deal on the debt ceiling; however, the details have yet to be finalized.
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Sunak's Horsing Around
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/sunaks-horsing-around--1110594188.html
May 26, 2023, 1:45 AM
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has surprised the public by revealing his love for Jilly Cooper's novels. During an interview, Sunak defended his reading choice, emphasizing the need for escapism in today's tumultuous times. But how much of a escapism can the PM afford in such a difficult economic situation as the UK is in?
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US May Announce $300 Million Ukraine Aid Package Friday, Mostly Ammunition
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/us-may-announce-300-million-ukraine-aid-package-friday-mostly-ammunition-1110594545.html
May 26, 2023, 1:14 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is reportedly expected to announce a new $300 million security assistance package for Ukraine as soon as Friday.
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Neuralink Receives FDA Go-Ahead for First Human Trials
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/neuralink-receives-fda-go-ahead-for-first-human-trials-1110593359.html
May 26, 2023, 12:55 AM
Neuralink's ambitious goal is to create a seamless connection between human brains and computers, enabling individuals to communicate and interact with machines in unprecedented ways.
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One Person Arrested After Car Crashes Into Downing Street Gates - Police
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230526/one-person-arrested-after-car-crashes-into-downing-street-gates---police-1110594267.html
May 26, 2023, 12:30 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A car crashed into the gates of Downing Street in London, and one person has been arrested, London's metropolitan police said on Thursday.
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