How Amendment That Helped Freed Slaves Became Illegal Immigration Magnet
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/how-amendment-that-helped-freed-slaves-became-illegal-immigration-magnet-1110824185.html
May 31, 2023, 7:32 PM
Donald Trump says he’d sign an executive order giving federal agencies the power to stop children of illegal aliens from getting automatic citizenship. Is the idea feasible? Would it be legal? And what does a constitutional amendment meant to help freed slaves after the Civil War have to do with anything? Sputnik reached out to experts to find out.
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Sackler Family Given Immunity in $6 Billion Payout Deal for Role in US Opioid Epidemic
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/sackler-family-given-immunity-in-6-billion-payout-deal-for-role-in-us-opioid-epidemic-1110823290.html
May 31, 2023, 7:22 PM
A ruling by a US federal appeals court on Tuesday established a framework by which Purdue Pharma will pay out some $6 billion in settlement money for its role in sparking the US opioid epidemic. However, the Sackler family that owns the company will also be protected from future lawsuits on the subject.
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'Bipartisan' US Debt Ceiling Deal Means 'Whatever Republicans Want'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/bipartisan-us-debt-ceiling-deal-means-whatever-republicans-want-1110821789.html
May 31, 2023, 7:22 PM
The Republican-controlled Congress and Democrat White House have finally struck a deal to lift the debt ceiling. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri —Kansas City, and Carmine Sabia, writer and editor at large at SabiaReport.com, discuss what it means for ordinary Americans.
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US Has Gotten Ukraine's 'Assurances' F-16s Won't Be Used on Russian Land - Kirby
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/us-has-gotten-ukraines-assurances-f-16s-wont-be-used-on-russian-land---kirby-1110824568.html
May 31, 2023, 7:07 PM
The United States has repeatedly ignored any terrorist attacks committed by Ukraine against Russian civilians, with the latest being drone strikes Kiev attempted to execute against Moscow.
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Fueling Balkan Conflict Not in West's Interest, Distracts From Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/fueling-balkan-conflict-not-in-wests-interest-distracts-from-ukraine-1110823768.html
May 31, 2023, 5:52 PM
The authorities in Pristina have crossed an invisible line by ignoring US advice to de-escalate tensions in Kosovo, failing to understand that America's global interests are paramount. The only thing the US is really interested in is suppressing Russia; everything else can wait, former Yugoslav Foreign Minister Vladislav Jovanovic told Sputnik.
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Ukrainian Shelling of Zaporozhye NPP Creates Risk of 'Nuclear Bomb Scenario'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/ukrainian-shelling-could-turn-europe-into-uninhabitable-radioactive-ruin-heres-why-1110822308.html
May 31, 2023, 4:36 PM
International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi has proposed a five-point plan to help ensure safety and security at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant. Renowned nuclear expert Chris Busby says Grossi’s concerns about the plant’s safety are fully justified, but that much more needs to be done.
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Musk's Beijing Visit Could Lead to 'Better Understanding' of US-China Diplomacy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/musks-beijing-visit-could-lead-to-better-understanding-of-us-china-diplomatic-nuances-1110821851.html
May 31, 2023, 4:17 PM
American officials talk big about "standing up" to China and isolating the massive socialist state diplomatically and economically, but according to one Asia-Pacific affairs expert, much of the nuance of that posturing is lost on panicky business leaders trying to read the tea leaves of international trade and protect their profit margins.
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Ex-PM Reveals Big Mistake by Kiev That Insults 'Millions of Ukrainians'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/ex-pm-reveals-big-mistake-by-kiev-that-insults-millions-of-ukrainians-1110820570.html
May 31, 2023, 4:04 PM
The politician, who served as Ukraine's prime minister in three governments before being ousted on the eve of the 2014 Euromaidan coup d'état, has become an outspoken critic of the country’s post-coup authorities.
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US Debt Ceiling Deal Won't Hinder Arms Shipments to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/us-debt-ceiling-deal-wont-hinder-arms-shipments-to-ukraine-1110816332.html
May 31, 2023, 3:32 PM
The debt ceiling deal between Kevin McCarthy and Joe Biden contains no cuts to the bloated Pentagon budget. Glenn Diesen, professor of international relations at the University of South-Eastern Norway, said only inflation caused by sanctions on Russia would limit arms supplies to Ukraine.
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Iranian President Raisi: Unilateralism 'On Decline in World'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/iranian-president-raisi-unilateralism-on-decline-in-world-1110819476.html
May 31, 2023, 2:58 PM
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who met with the visiting secretary general of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), Kairat Sarybay, in Tehran on Tuesday, has repeatedly named the Islamic Republic as a testament to the ineffectiveness of the destabilizing US military-political course and sanctions.
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Watch Iranian Transport Turboprop Simorgh Make Maiden Flight
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/watch-iranian-transport-turboprop-simorgh-make-maiden-flight-1110817671.html
May 31, 2023, 2:17 PM
Tehran may have been under stifling Western and international sanctions for years, yet its defense industrial complex has made remarkable strides, producing everything from advanced missile systems and long-range radars, to using reverse engineering to develop its own unmanned aerial vehicles.
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Beijing Explains Whose ‘Provocative Actions’ Led Chinese Jet to Buzz US Spy Plane
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/beijing-reveals-whose-provocative-actions-led-chinese-jet-to-buzz-us-spy-plane-1110818043.html
May 31, 2023, 2:06 PM
The Pentagon has accused a People’s Liberation Army Air Force J-16 fighter of engaging in "aggressive" and "unprofessional" maneuvers near a US spy plane conducting "routine operations" in airspace over the South China Sea last Friday. China has warned the US repeatedly against conducting military operations in or over the body of water.
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West Must Provide Ukraine With Tangible, Credible Security Guarantees - Macron
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/west-must-provide-ukraine-with-tangible-credible-security-guarantees---macron-1110819664.html
May 31, 2023, 1:18 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The western countries should provide Ukraine with "tangible and reliable" security guarantees, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday.
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What to Expect at SPIEF 2023 – St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/what-to-expect-at-spief-2023--st-petersburg-international-economic-forum-1110813056.html
May 31, 2023, 1:05 PM
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is one of the most prominent platforms for a broad swathe of discussions on the Russian economy and global issues. SPIEF 2022 was attended by over 14,000 people from 130 countries, with around 695 agreements signed worth an estimated 5.6 trillion rubles.
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Elon Musk Meets With China's Commerce, Industry Ministry Chiefs in Beijing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/elon-musk-meets-with-chinas-commerce-industry-ministry-chiefs-in-beijing-1110811430.html
May 31, 2023, 1:04 PM
The founder and CEO of Tesla Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for his first visit since 2020. The tech guru met with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, telling him he opposed the US policy of "decoupling" from the Chinese economy through tariffs, blacklists, and other barriers to open trade.
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White House: US 'Does Not Encourage Attacks on Russia'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/white-house-us-does-not-encourage-attacks-on-russia-1110818760.html
May 31, 2023, 12:50 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States does not encourage Ukraine to attack Russia and does not want to see the military conflict escalate, White House Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby said on Wednesday, following the recent drone attacks on Moscow.
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Putin Reveals If He's a Gamer, Vows to Help Russian Devs Enter BRICS Market
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/putin-reveals-if-hes-a-gaming-connoisseur-vows-to-help-russian-devs-enter-brics-market-1110815935.html
May 31, 2023, 11:02 AM
Russian game designers have left an indelible mark on gaming, from Alexei Pajitnov's 1980s smash hit Tetris to RTS games like Sudden Strike and most recently – the single-player first-person shooter Atomic Heart, made by a game studio originating from Russia.
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US Could Go With Smaller Defense Budget if It Abandons 'Failed Hegemony' Policy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/us-could-go-with-smaller-defense-budget-if-it-abandons-failed-hegemony-policy-1110810169.html
May 31, 2023, 10:51 AM
A foreign policy that seeks to peacefully accommodate potential adversaries would be the best option for the US to pursue, allowing Washington to protect its national security on a tighter Pentagon budget and not accommodate spending on offensive conventional power projection abroad, former US Army HQ Staff Officer David T. Pyne said.
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Akhmat Fighters Successfully Advance Near Maryinka - Russian MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/akhmat-fighters-successfully-advance-near-maryinka---russian-mod-1110815769.html
May 31, 2023, 10:20 AM
Earlier, Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov said that Chechen units had received orders to redeploy their forces, and their zone of responsibility had become the territory of the DPR - the Akhmat Special Forces and the Sever Akhmat Regiment were transferred to the Maryinka direction.
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Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Holds Press Conference in Mozambique
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/russian-foreign-minister-lavrov-holds-press-conference-in-mozambique-1110812336.html
May 31, 2023, 10:03 AM
Earlier on Tuesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived on a working visit to Mozambique's capital city, Maputo.
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Russian Forces Destroy Last Ukrainian Warship
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/russian-forces-destroy-last-ukrainian-warship--1110814766.html
May 31, 2023, 9:43 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian forces have destroyed the last Ukrainian warship in the port of Odessa, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Russia Temporarily Bans Export of Bullets, Casings
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/russia-temporarily-bans-export-of-bullets-casings-1110814599.html
May 31, 2023, 9:29 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian government said on Wednesday that export of bullets and casings are banned until December 31, 2023.
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Russian Interior Ministry Puts Another 3 Ukrainian Military Commanders on Wanted List
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/russian-interior-ministry-puts-another-3-ukrainian-military-commanders-on-wanted-list-1110814445.html
May 31, 2023, 9:22 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Interior Ministry has put Ukrainian First Deputy Chief of the General Staff Ihor Kolesnyk and two other generals of the Ukrainian armed forces on wanted list, according to the ministry’s database.
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Minsk Believes Deploying Russian Tactical Nuclear Arms to Cool Down War-Like Rhetoric
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/minsk-believes-deploying-russian-tactical-nuclear-arms-to-cool-down-war-like-rhetoric-1110813981.html
May 31, 2023, 9:18 AM
MINSK (Sputnik) - Minsk expects that agreements with Russia on the deployment of tactical nuclear weapons in the republic will cool down the war-like rhetoric of neighboring Western countries and Ukraine and will not allow a more global military confrontation, Belarusian Defense Minister Viktor Khrenin said on Wednesday.
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Medvedev Bashes 'Goofy' UK Officials for 'Leading De Facto Undeclared War' on Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/medvedev-bashes-goofy-uk-officials-for-leading-de-facto-undeclared-war-with-russia--1110811158.html
May 31, 2023, 7:35 AM
On May 30, UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly evaded a question about Kiev's involvement in Tuesday morning's drone attacks on Moscow, but said that Ukraine has the right to project force beyond its borders.
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Hey, Big Spender! Denmark to Drastically Boost War Chest Over Next Decade
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/hey-big-spender-denmark-to-drastically-boost-war-chest-over-next-decade-1110809124.html
May 31, 2023, 7:28 AM
The ambitious draft budget that envisages showering Denmark's severely understaffed and overstretched military with gold follows a spending spree that involves several massive aid packages to Ukraine and pledges to reach NATO's spending target already this year.
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Swedish TV Goes 'Full Woke' With Series 'Blackwashing' Nation's Historical Figures
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/swedish-tv-goes-full-woke-with-series-blackwashing-nations-historical-figures-1110810628.html
May 31, 2023, 7:14 AM
Historical whites played by non-whites has become a trend in recent years, particularly in the UK and the US. Conversely, having a white actor play a historic person of color would be considered outrageous or even racist, which, according to some, exposes the double standards of "woke" culture.
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Drone Falls on Territory of Oil Refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/drone-falls-on-territory-of-oil-refinery-in-russias-krasnodar-region---operational-hq-1110811767.html
May 31, 2023, 7:06 AM
KRASNODAR (Sputnik) - A drone has fell on the territory of the Ilsky oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar region, the infrastructure of the plant was not damaged, the regional operational headquarters said on Wednesday.
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Children to Be Evacuated From Russia's Belgorod Region After Ukrainian Shelling
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/children-to-be-evacuated-from-russias-belgorod-region-after-ukrainian-shelling-1110809507.html
May 31, 2023, 6:46 AM
The Belgorod region has suffered repeated shelling from Ukraine since the start of Russia's special military operation with the districts of Shebekinsky and Graivoronsky, in particular, coming under an incessant barrage from Ukrainian forces.
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Russian Foreign Ministry Calls Vile West's Position on UAV Attacks Against Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/russian-foreign-ministry-calls-vile-wests-position-on-uav-attacks-against-moscow-1110810818.html
May 31, 2023, 6:04 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The position of Western countries on the drone attacks on Moscow is "absolutely vile," Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday, adding that the West comments only on what it wants to comment.
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China ‘Already’ World Leader, Signaling Erosion of US-Run Middle East System - Chomsky
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/china-already-world-leader-signaling-erosion-of-us-run-middle-east-system---chomsky-1110809676.html
May 31, 2023, 5:33 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - China has already become a world leader and its entering the Middle East arms market shows the erosion of the system in the region that has been run by the United States for 80 years, prominent US academic and philosopher Noam Chomsky told Sputnik.
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US Gives Ukraine 'Kind of License' to Continue War Against Russia - Antonov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/us-gives-ukraine-kind-of-license-for-war-against-russia---antonov-1110808829.html
May 31, 2023, 4:51 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is giving Ukraine "a kind of license" to continue clashes with Russia by publicly ignoring the recent drone attacks on Moscow, Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov said.
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Five Killed, 19 Injured in Ukrainian Shelling of LPR
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/shelling-of-poultry-farm-in-lpr-kills-4-injures-16-people-1110808403.html
May 31, 2023, 4:28 AM
LUGANSK (Sputnik) - Five people have been killed and another 19 have been injured in a shelling of a poultry farm in the village of Karpaty in the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR), the LPR office in the Joint Center for Control and Coordination of issues related to Ukraine's war crimes (JCCC) said on Wednesday.
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Chomsky: Europe May Face Decline, Deindustrialization by Staying in 'US-Dominated System'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/chomsky-europe-may-face-decline-deindustrialization-by-staying-in-us-dominated-system-1110807834.html
May 31, 2023, 4:17 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Europe will experience a likely decline and deindustrialization if it chooses to stay within the system dominated by the United States, renowned US academic and philosopher Noam Chomsky told Sputnik.
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Emerald Green Venetian Canal Water Explained
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/emerald-green-venetian-canal-water-explained-1110807431.html
May 31, 2023, 4:07 AM
The city’s famous canals were so jaw-droppingly green that they nearly resembled the Chicago River during a St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
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AI Poses Existential Threat to Humanity, Tech Leaders Warn
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/ai-poses-existential-threat-to-humanity-tech-leaders-warn-1110807567.html
May 31, 2023, 4:01 AM
Unlike a previous message calling for a pause on AI development, the latest open letter to note how much damage the field could cause has been signed by some of the industry’s biggest players.
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Russian Envoy Urges UN Commissioner to React to Rights Violations in Moldova
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/russian-envoy-urges-un-commissioner-to-react-to-rights-violations-in-moldova-1110807286.html
May 31, 2023, 3:36 AM
GENEVA (Sputnik) - Russia's permanent representative to the UN Office in Geneva (UNOG), Gennady Gatilov, urged UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk to publicly react to violations of the Russian-speaking population's rights of Moldova.
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Photo: North Korea Vows New Satellite Launch as Seoul Recovers Suspected Rocket Debris
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/photo-north-korea-vows-new-satellite-launch-as-seoul-recovers-suspected-rocket-debris-1110807001.html
May 31, 2023, 3:15 AM
Prior to the launch, North Korea issued a warning that it would be launching a reconnaissance satellite in response to ongoing military drills begin carried out near the Korean Peninsula.
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New Docs ID Big Names Who Maintained Ties With Epstein Long After Child Sex Conviction
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/new-docs-id-big-names-who-maintained-ties-with-epstein-long-after-child-sex-conviction-1110806816.html
May 31, 2023, 2:59 AM
New emails revealed another group of wealthy and influential celebrities who continued to dine with the disgraced pedophile alleged to have worked with US intelligence long after his conviction for sex crimes against children.
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The Cancel McCarthy Caucus
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/the-cancel-mccarthy-caucus-1110806480.html
May 31, 2023, 2:10 AM
It took 15 ballots and four days to elect Kevin McCarthy to the role of House speaker in January after days of negotiations within his own party. He was only able to sway fellow Republicans after he made a commitment to rein in spending, a commitment posing significant challenges for him amid the debt ceiling crisis.
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State Department Won’t Say If It’s Helping Free American Jailed for Criticizing Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/state-department-wont-say-if-its-helping-free-american-jailed-for-criticizing-ukraine-1110806593.html
May 31, 2023, 2:01 AM
A spokesman for the State Department admitted the agency was aware of the detention of a US citizen facing nearly a decade in a Ukrainian jail for his public criticisms of the Zelensky regime – but wouldn’t say if they plan to do anything about it.
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Conservative US Lawmakers Eye Ousting McCarthy Over Debt Ceiling Deal With Biden
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/conservative-us-lawmakers-eye-ousting-mccarthy-over-debt-ceiling-deal-with-biden-1110806248.html
May 31, 2023, 12:51 AM
Though House Freedom Caucus (HFC) members have previously pledged to vote against the debt ceiling agreement, Tuesday marked the first day a GOP lawmaker called to remove the House speaker over it.
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House Panel to Hold FBI Chief in Contempt Over Failure to Provide Biden 'Criminal' Docs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/house-panel-to-hold-fbi-chief-in-contempt-over-failure-to-provide-biden-criminal-docs-1110805692.html
May 30, 2023, 11:53 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House Oversight Committee will take steps to hold Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress after the agency refused to provide unclassified records pertaining to an alleged criminal scheme involving then-Vice President Joe Biden, committee chairman James Comer said.
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US Air Force to Become Partially Pilotless in 10-15 Years - Milley
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/us-air-force-to-become-partially-pilotless-in-10-15-years---milley-1110805560.html
May 30, 2023, 11:04 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Air Force will become partially pilotless in the next 10-15 years amid the ongoing fundamental change in technology, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said on Tuesday.
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North Korea Launches Alleged 'Space Launch Vehicle' to Counter Regional Threats
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/emergency-sirens-sound-in-japan-south-korea-as-north-korea-launches-projectile-1110804702.html
May 30, 2023, 9:57 PM
Japan previously warned that any launch from North Korea that violates its territory would be met with "destructive measures," with Japanese Prime Minister urging global leaders that any launch by Pyongyang is a "serious violation" to UN resolutions and a threat to Japan.
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Video: Probe Launched After Pack of Teens Attack US Marines During Holiday Weekend
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/video-probe-launched-after-pack-of-teens-attack-us-marines-during-holiday-weekend-1110803321.html
May 30, 2023, 9:43 PM
The brawl is said to have unfolded after one of the Marines asked the group of teens to stop lighting fireworks after he'd been struck with debris. Officials have yet to identify any of the teenaged fighters.
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Photo: Astronomers Spot Erupting Water Geyser on Saturn’s Moon Enceladus
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/photo-astronomers-spot-erupting-water-geyser-on-saturns-moon-enceladus-1110804094.html
May 30, 2023, 9:19 PM
Although most of the solar system’s planets and moons are inhospitable places, a handful of worlds have been selected by astronomers as likely candidates for hosting life. Two of Saturn’s moons, Titan and Enceladus, are on the list, despite their great distance from the Sun.
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Up to One-Third of Planets in Small Stars' 'Goldilocks' Zones Could be Habitable
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/up-to-one-third-of-planets-in-small-stars-goldilocks-zones-could-be-habitable-1110801847.html
May 30, 2023, 9:04 PM
A new study has found that as many as one-third of planets found around the smallest type of star are likely to be able to host life.
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IAEA Chief Puts Forth 5 Principles to Protect Zaporozhye NPP
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/iaea-chief-puts-forth-5-principles-to-protect-zaporozhye-npp-1110803190.html
May 30, 2023, 8:44 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi on Tuesday proposed five principles to protect the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, including a ban on shelling toward and from the site.
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US Military Accuses China of ‘Aggressive Maneuver’ During South China Sea Intercept
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/us-military-accuses-china-of-aggressive-maneuver-during-south-china-sea-intercept-1110803040.html
May 30, 2023, 8:32 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Indo-Pacific Command said on Tuesday that a Chinese J-16 fighter jet pilot performed an "'unnecessarily aggressive maneuver" while intercepting a US Air Force RC-135 aircraft over the South China Sea last week.
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Beijing Vows to Put Taikonauts on Moon by 2030
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/beijing-vows-to-put-taikonauts-on-moon-by-2030-1110802864.html
May 30, 2023, 8:22 PM
China’s space program has been a key part of the socialist country’s high-tech revolution, with the government investing heavily in the myriad industries necessary to support space travel. In turn, a new generation of satellites has buttressed its rapidly growing economy as well as its military prowess.
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Goodbye Anchor Babies? Trump Pledges to End Birthright Citizenship on Day One
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/goodbye-anchor-babies-trump-pledges-to-end-birthright-citizenship-on-day-one-1110802133.html
May 30, 2023, 7:09 PM
The 14th Amendment of the Constitution guarantees birthright citizenship to most people born in the US, except American Samoans. The law has generated fierce debate over the perceived propensity of illegal aliens to enter the US to give birth, after which their so-called "anchor babies" can help them stay in the country.
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Brazilian President Calls for Creation of Common Currency for South American Trade
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/brazilian-president-calls-for-creation-of-common-currency-for-south-american-trade-1110802010.html
May 30, 2023, 6:52 PM
RIO DE JANEIRO/BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday put forward a proposition to create a common currency for trade between the South American states during his speech at the regional leaders' summit.
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Future of Missile Defense Lies in Lasers, Beams, Not in Warheads - Israeli Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/future-of-missile-defense-lies-in-lasers-beams-not-in-warheads---israeli-official-1110801585.html
May 30, 2023, 6:43 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The future of missile defense lies in laser and other beam systems and not in kinetic, or missile-delivered, physical interception warheads, Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) Director Moshe Patel said on Tuesday.
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What are ATACMS Missiles and Why is US Threatening to Give Them to Kiev?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/what-are-atacms-missiles-and-why-is-us-threatening-to-give-them-to-kiev-1110800837.html
May 30, 2023, 6:25 PM
President Joe Biden has confirmed the US is still mulling over whether to send MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) ballistic missiles to Ukraine. What are these weapons? What are their characteristics? And why has Russia warned that their delivery to Kiev might drag Washington into a direct confrontation with Moscow? Sputnik explains.
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Biden Accuser Tara Reade: My Two Choices in US Were to Walk Into Cage or be Killed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/biden-accuser-tara-reade-my-two-choices-in-us-were-to-walk-into-cage-or-be-killed-1110800326.html
May 30, 2023, 5:45 PM
Tara Reade, a US citizen, writer, and ex-assistant to Joe Biden, who has recently arrived in Russia, told Sputnik she no longer feels safe in Biden's America, adding that many Americans are ready to follow in her footsteps.
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'Explosion in the Heart of Europe': What's Going on in Kosovo?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/explosion-in-the-heart-of-europe-whats-going-on-in-kosovo-1110799134.html
May 30, 2023, 5:29 PM
A new round of tensions in the Serbian breakaway province of Kosovo spilled into street clashes between the NATO-led occupation force known as Kosovo Force (KFOR) and local ethnic Serb residents on Monday. What caused the escalation? Who's responsible? And how do ancient and recent history help explain for the present crisis?
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Tensions Flare Up in Kosovo and Metohija
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/tensions-flare-up-in-kosovo-and-metohija-1110790075.html
May 30, 2023, 4:49 PM
Recently, tensions escalated in the region after Kosovo authorities attempted to appoint ethnic Albanian mayors in the Serbian-populated north of the province following the April 23 local elections, boycotted by most ethnic Serb voters.
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Elon Musk Tells Chinese FM Qin Gang He Opposes 'Decoupling' US From Beijing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/elon-musk-tells-chinese-fm-qin-gang-he-opposes-decoupling-us-from-beijing-1110799785.html
May 30, 2023, 4:26 PM
At a meeting in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang sought to emphasize the nation's openness to foreign investors and Tesla CEO Elon Musk said his electric carmaker would continue to expand operations in China, the world's largest EV market.
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Rare 'Lopsided' Supernova Blast Kicked Dead Star Across Galaxy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/rare-lopsided-supernova-blast-kicked-dead-star-across-galaxy-1110797175.html
May 30, 2023, 3:55 PM
When a massive star runs out of hydrogen, it sometimes transforms into a red supergiant and erupts in a tremendous explosion. As the core collapses, it forms an ultradense neutron star. Then, the remnants can stay hidden in the nebula created by the explosion, but recent new observations have revealed an even rarer occurrence.
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Debt Ceiling Deal: Why Snubbing Progressives Poses Risk to Team Biden
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/debt-ceiling-deal-why-snubbing-progressives-poses-risk-to-team-biden-1110796870.html
May 30, 2023, 3:15 PM
Members of the Progressive and Freedom House caucuses appear to be up in arms about the Biden-McCarthy compromise debt ceiling deal. Could they derail the Wednesday vote?
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Source Reveals Names of SBU Agents Pursuing Activists in Kherson
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/source-reveals-names-of-sbu-agents-pursuing-activists-in-kherson-1110798281.html
May 30, 2023, 3:01 PM
Russian law enforcement agencies, thanks to a source in the National Police of Ukraine, learned the names of agents and informants of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) who facilitated the arrest and detention of many local residents accused by the Kiev regime of collaboration, a representative of Russian security structures told Sputnik.
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Ukrainian Police Tortured Kherson Residents for 'Ties with Russia' – Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/people-tortured-at-two-kherson-police-departments-for-ties-with-russia--source-1110798487.html
May 30, 2023, 3:00 PM
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has reportedly set up torture chambers in two police stations in Kherson - Dnieper and Komsomolsk - to deal with people who, according to the SBU, collaborated with the Russian authorities, a representative of law enforcement agencies, citing a source in the Ukrainian National Police, told Sputnik.
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Aussie Survives Croc Attack at Posh Island Resort by Prizing Jaws off his Head
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/aussie-survives-croc-attack-at-posh-island-resort-by-prizing-jaws-off-his-head-1110795360.html
May 30, 2023, 2:48 PM
While rare, attacks by Australia's giant saltwater crocodiles in the northern state of Queensland have become more common recently. The latest incident was the third this year, with one man found dead in a croc's stomach earlier this month.
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AI Can 'Turn Stalker,' 'Targeting Victims' Using Facial Recognition Tools, Experts Warn
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/ai-can-turn-stalker-targeting-victims-using-facial-recognition-tools-experts-warn-1110792198.html
May 30, 2023, 1:33 PM
Amid growing concerns about the recent strides made by artificial intelligence technology, software engineer and DeepAI founder Kevin Baragona was one of those who joined the likes of Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak in signing an open letter calling for a pause in AI development.
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EU Warns of Backlash Over Poland's Campaign Against 'Russian Influence'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/eu-warns-of-backlash-over-polands-campaign-against-russian-influence-1110795038.html
May 30, 2023, 1:33 PM
Ahead of the parliamentary election set for this fall in Poland, Warsaw approved a bill proposed by the ruling Law and Justice party on Friday to investigate alleged "Russian influence" in the country.
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Putin Confirms Russian Strike on Ukrainian Military Intel HQ in Kiev
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/putin-confirms-russian-strike-on-ukrainian-military-intel-hq-in-kiev-1110796241.html
May 30, 2023, 1:20 PM
Earlier, Ukrainian media reported that the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense had been hit in an overnight Russian missile strike. The strike followed a series of threats by senior Main Intelligence Directorate officials to "kill Russians" around the world.
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Ukrainian Woman That Planned to Take Orphans Out of Russia Detained in Moscow – Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/ukrainian-woman-that-planned-to-take-orphans-out-of-russia-detained-in-moscow--source-1110795804.html
May 30, 2023, 12:59 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Ukrainian woman that came to Russia to take orphans from the territories incorporated into Russia last fall out of the country on the instructions of the fund "Save Ukraine" have been arrested in Moscow, a source in law enforcement agencies told Sputnik on Tuesday.
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US Debt Limit Deal: Key Takeaways & What Comes Next
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/us-debt-limit-deal-key-takeaways--what-comes-next-1110788787.html
May 30, 2023, 11:58 AM
A bipartisan deal finally brokered between US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) suspends the debt ceiling until 2025 and imposes caps on non-defense discretionary spending. McCarthy released the bill's text on Sunday evening, initiating the 72-hour review period before the House vote.
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Lavrov and Burundi FM Shingiro Give Press Conference in Bujumbura
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/lavrov-and-burundi-fm-shingiro-give-press-conference-in-bujumbura-1110794029.html
May 30, 2023, 11:36 AM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's current visit to Africa is his fourth trip to the continent in the past 12 months.
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Russia Reacts Harshly to Ukrainian Terrorist Attacks With NATO Weapons - Shoigu
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/russia-reacts-harshly-to-ukrainian-terrorist-attacks-with-nato-weapons---shoigu-1110794755.html
May 30, 2023, 11:29 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces are reacting as harshly as possible to terrorist attacks by Ukraine against civilians in Russia using NATO weapons, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday.
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Watch UR-77 Mine Clearing Vehicle Perform Combat Work During Special Op
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/watch-ur-77-mine-clearing-vehicle-perform-combat-work-during-special-op-1110791737.html
May 30, 2023, 11:03 AM
The UR-77 Meteorit is a demining vehicle, designed to clear mines and unexploded ordnance, and is highly effective in carrying out its duties in large areas.
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Why Chinese UnionPay Has Overtaken American Visa in Popularity
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/why-chinese-unionpay-has-overtaken-american-visa-in-popularity-1110792046.html
May 30, 2023, 10:51 AM
A new leader has emerged in the debit card market as UnionPay has overtaken Visa in transaction volume for the first time. The Chinese payment system has leapfrogged Visa in transaction volume, securing 40.03 percent of the market compared with Visa's 38.78 percent, according to a study by Nilson Report.
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Zelensky Has Turned Ukraine Into 'New Afghanistan' - Former PM
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/zelensky-has-turned-ukraine-into-new-afghanistan---former-pm-1110792704.html
May 30, 2023, 10:36 AM
More and more observers have drawn parallels between the chaos and destruction that overwhelmed Afghanistan during the 20 year US and NATO-led war and occupation, and the crisis in Ukraine, where a Western-backed coup in 2014 led to a civil war in Donbass, and ultimately culminated in a full-scale NATO-Russia proxy war.
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Decisive Steps Needed to Ease Tensions in Kosovo, Not West’s ‘Half-Measures’ - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/decisive-steps-needed-to-ease-tensions-in-kosovo-not-wests-half-measures---moscow-1110793799.html
May 30, 2023, 10:31 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Decisive steps are necessary to deescalate tensions between Serbs and Kosovars, and not “half-measures” proposed by Western countries, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.
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Sunak's Embrace of State Price Controls Doesn't Include Bloated Aid to Kiev
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/sunaks-embrace-of-state-price-controls-doesnt-include-bloated-aid-to-kiev-1110779688.html
May 30, 2023, 10:16 AM
Dr Roslyn Fuller, director of the Solonian Democracy Institute think-tank, said price controls were not uncommon in capitalist economies but that big businesses profiteering from the inflationary crisis.
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Xi Leads China in Boosting Tech Self-Reliance, Fostering New Growth Drivers Amid Global Competition
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/xi-leads-china-in-boosting-tech-self-reliance-fostering-new-growth-drivers-amid-global-competition-1110792847.html
May 30, 2023, 10:11 AM
Since 2012, China has witnessed an extraordinary economic transition, with historic achievements in all aspects of the economy from its size to quality.
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Kremlin on UAV Attack on Moscow: This is Kiev’s ‘Response’ to Russia’s Successful Strike
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/kremlin-on-uav-attack-on-moscow-this-is-kievs-response-to-russias-successful-strike--1110792560.html
May 30, 2023, 9:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Tuesday drone attack on Moscow was Kiev’s response to Russia’s successful strikes on one of the Ukrainian decision-making centers on Sunday, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
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De-Dollarization Remains Erdogan's Remedy Against US-Led Assault on Lira
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/de-dollarization-remains-erdogans-remedy-against-us-led-wests-assault-on-lira-1110780394.html
May 30, 2023, 9:53 AM
The Turkish lira is at risk of a 29-percent slide if newly reelected President Recep Tayyip Erdogan proceeds with his "unorthodox" monetary policy, according to Morgan Stanley. Sputnik sat down with Tom Luongo, financial and geopolitical analyst, to discuss whether there are really reasons to worry.
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Russia's New Top-Notch Eye in the Sky to Spy on Kiev's Military Facilities - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/russias-new-top-notch-eye-in-the-sky-to-spy-on-kievs-military-facilities---source-1110790632.html
May 30, 2023, 9:30 AM
Satellite reconnaissance provides high-quality data that can be used for various purposes. Data collected this way can be used to track the movement of troops, ships, and aircraft, and to monitor the activities of other countries.
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US Plotting Terror Attacks at Crowded Places, Gov't Agencies in Syria - Russian Intel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/us-preparing-terrorist-attacks-on-syrias-crowded-places-govt-institutions--russias-svr-1110791208.html
May 30, 2023, 8:19 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States is preparing terrorist attacks on crowded places and government institutions in Syria, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said on Tuesday.
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Denmark Aims for NATO Spending Target With Huge Ukraine Aid Package
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/denmark-aims-for-nato-spending-target-with-huge-ukraine-aid-package-1110786315.html
May 30, 2023, 8:00 AM
Despite being massive, the $2.6 billion package to Kiev is seen as a rather symbolic gesture seeking to curry favor with NATO allies and bolster Denmark's image, as the Nordic country has long been lagging behind in terms of military spending.
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Russian Foreign Ministry: British Intelligence Possibly Recruiting Kiev Mercenaries
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/russian-foreign-ministry-british-intelligence-possibly-recruiting-kiev-mercenaries-1110785811.html
May 30, 2023, 7:53 AM
Earlier, the Russian Defence Ministry said that Ukrainian authorities had recruited mercenaries from over 60 countries to fight in the conflict, with many having fled, gotten killed or taken prisoner during Russia's special military operation. The Russian military warned that foreign mercenaries fighting in Ukraine were criminally liable.
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Ukraine Attacked Moscow With 8 UAVs, All Drones Downed - Russian Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/russian-defense-ministrys-statement-on-moscow-drone-attacks-1110788627.html
May 30, 2023, 6:33 AM
Earlier in the day, the Russian capital's mayor, Sergey Sobyanin, said several buildings had been slightly damaged by the drone attack.
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OPEC to Approve Return of Iranian Oil to Market When Sanctions Lifted
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/opec-to-approve-return-of-iranian-oil-to-market-when-sanctions-lifted---secretary-general-1110786927.html
May 30, 2023, 6:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will approve the complete return of Iran to the oil market, when sanctions against its oil industry are lifted, OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais said in an interview with Iranian agency Shana and the Iran Petroleum magazine.
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Drone Attacks in Moscow: What's Known So Far
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/several-buildings-in-moscow-slightly-damaged-after-drone-attack---mayor-1110785693.html
May 30, 2023, 4:31 AM
After the drone attack on the Kremlin in Moscow earlier this month, UAV launches have been banned in Moscow and in many parts of the country.
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Altercation at Hollywood Beach Broadwalk Ends in Gunfire, 9 Hospitalized
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/altercation-at-hollywood-beach-broadwalk-ends-in-gunfire-9-hospitalized-1110785521.html
May 30, 2023, 4:15 AM
In a disturbing incident at Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, an altercation between two groups turned violent, resulting in gunfire and the hospitalization of at least nine individuals. The Hollywood Police received multiple calls reporting the shooting near Johnson Street. The conditions, ages, and identities of the victims remain unknown at this time.
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Over 20 Hungarians Injured in Clashes in Kosovo, Seven of Them Seriously
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/over-20-hungarians-injured-in-clashes-in-kosovo-seven-of-them-seriously-1110785212.html
May 30, 2023, 3:53 AM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - More than 20 Hungarians from NATO's KFOR contingent were injured in clashes in the north of the self-proclaimed republic of Kosovo, seven of them seriously, Hungarian Defense Minister Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky said.
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US Senator Dianne Feinstein Relies Heavily on Her Aides, Media Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/us-senator-dianne-feinstein-relies-heavily-on-her-aides-media-reports-1110784629.html
May 30, 2023, 2:40 AM
Senator Dianne Feinstein's reliance on aides has come under scrutiny as concerns grow about her ability to fulfill her duties due to her age, frail health, and memory issues.
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China Launches Shenzhou 16 Manned Spacecraft
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/china-launches-shenzhou-16-manned-spacecraft-1110784752.html
May 30, 2023, 2:29 AM
JIUQUAN (China) (Sputnik) - China launched the Shenzhou 16 manned spacecraft on Tuesday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu Province in northwestern China, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
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DeSantis' Disney Board Nominee Resigns After Just 3 Months
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/desantis-disney-board-nominee-resigns-after-just-3-months-1110784181.html
May 30, 2023, 1:40 AM
Michael Sasso, One of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' chosen members of the Disney oversight board, has resigned just three months after being appointed. The dispute between DeSantis and the entertainment giant shows no signs of resolution in the near future.
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US Still Considering Supplying Ukraine With ATACMS Missile Systems
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/us-still-considering-supplying-ukraine-with-atacms-missile-systems---biden-1110784306.html
May 30, 2023, 1:38 AM
WASHINGTON(Sputnik) - The United States is still considering supplying Ukraine with Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), US President Joe Biden said.
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EU Foreign Policy Chief Borrell Condemns Violence in Kosovo
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230530/eu-foreign-policy-chief-borrell-condemns-violence-in-kosovo-1110784045.html
May 30, 2023, 12:06 AM
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell condemned violence in Kosovo and called for dialogue.
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Ex-El Salvador President Sentenced to 14 Years in Absentia for Negotiating With Gangs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/ex-el-salvador-president-sentenced-14-year-in-absentia-for-negotiating-with-gangs-1110783600.html
May 29, 2023, 11:02 PM
Former El Salvador President Mauricio Funes has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for his involvement in negotiating with gangs during his administration. The trial, which began in April, took place with Funes living in Nicaragua, as El Salvador changed its laws last year to allow trials in absentia.
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Italy, Germany Condemn Violent Clashes in Kosovo, Call for Deescalation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/italy-germany-condemn-violent-clashes-in-kosovo-call-for-deescalation-1110783258.html
May 29, 2023, 10:11 PM
ROME (Sputnik) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her support on Monday for the Italian soldiers of NATO KFOR contingent who had been injured during the recent clashes in Kosovo, adding that the local authorities need to avoid unilateral moves.
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Russia to Sign Agreement With Iraq on Maritime Transport Cooperation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/russia-to-sign-agreement-with-iraq-on-maritime-transport-cooperation-1110783154.html
May 29, 2023, 10:08 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian government instructed the Transport Ministry to sign an agreement with Iraq on cooperation in maritime transport, in line with a document published on the official Internet portal of legal information.
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Florida Governor DeSantis Slams US State Debt Bill
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/florida-governor-desantis-slams-us-state-debt-bill-1110782869.html
May 29, 2023, 9:36 PM
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican candidate in the 2024 presidential race, criticized the recently struck bipartisan debt ceiling deal, stating that the US is still headed towards bankruptcy.
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Democrats Receive Guidance on What to Say About Biden-McCarthy Deal
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/democrats-receive-guidance-on-what-to-say-about-biden-mccarthy-deal-1110782717.html
May 29, 2023, 8:35 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Members of the Democratic Party in the US House of Representatives have been instructed what to say about the deal between US President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on the country's public debt, US Media reported on Monday.
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Russia Warns of Asia Pacific Militarization After US, Papua New Guinea Sign Defense Pact
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/russia-warns-of-asia-pacific-militarization-after-us-papua-new-guinea-sign-defense-pact-1110782233.html
May 29, 2023, 7:20 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A military pact signed last week by the United States and Papua New Guinea will provide Washington with a foothold in the South Pacific and allow it to continue militarizing the Asia-Pacific region, the spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry said Monday.
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Turkiye Unbowed Despite ‘Incredible Pressure’ From West Over Ties With Russia, Erdogan Spox Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230529/turkiye-unbowed-despite-incredible-pressure-from-west-over-ties-with-russia-erdogan-spox-says-1110780569.html
May 29, 2023, 6:43 PM
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan secured a third term in office on Sunday. Under his watch, Ankara has pursued arguably its most independent foreign policy since Turkiye’s entry into the NATO alliance in 1952. Erdogan doubled down on efforts to escape Washington’s grip after the US tried to coup him in 2016.
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