Watch Russian Forces Obliterate Ukrainian Terrorists Who Sought to Attack Belgorod Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/watch-russian-forces-obliterate-ukrainian-terrorists-who-sought-to-attack-belgorod-region-1110846535.html
June 1, 2023, 7:51 PM
The latest attempt by Ukrainian militants to attack Russia’s Belgorod Region has been thwarted by the timely intervention of the Russian armed forces.
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Sino-Russian Cooperation on Northern Sea Route May Upset NATO Powers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/sino-russian-cooperation-on-northern-sea-route-may-upset-nato-powers-1110846321.html
June 1, 2023, 7:18 PM
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has paved the way for further militarization of the Arctic, as NATO moves to fully bring Finland and Sweden into the fold and to project its power over the region.
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Messi to Leave PSG This Summer
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/messi-to-leave-psg-this-summer-1110846063.html
June 1, 2023, 6:28 PM
The legendary dribbler has won a record seven Ballon d'Or awards and six European Golden Shoes, having played professional soccer since he was 17. Most of that time was spent playing for Barcelona, but since 2021, Lionel Messi has played for Paris, where he struggled to regain his form.
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EU Ban on Twitter Over Refusal to Censor Posts is New 'McCarthyism'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/eu-ban-on-twitter-over-refusal-to-censor-posts-is-new-mccarthyism-1110843563.html
June 1, 2023, 5:52 PM
The European Union (EU) is threatening social media giant Twitter with legal action if it does not censor user's posts in line with the bloc's definition of truth. Italian-Swiss financial consultant Angelo Giuliano warned that belied Europe's claim to be a bastion of democracy.
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Trump Vows to Use US Military to Fight Drug Crisis if Reelected in 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/trump-vows-to-use-us-military-to-fight-drug-crisis-if-reelected-in-2024-1110845201.html
June 1, 2023, 4:52 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former President Donald Trump said in a campaign video on Thursday that he will use the American military to fight the country’s burgeoning fentanyl and broader drug addiction crisis and inflict maximum damage on drug cartels.
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CIA Vets: FBI Withholds Damning Evidence on Bidens Prior to Presidential Election, Again
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/cia-vets-fbi-withholds-damning-evidence-on-bidens-prior-to-presidential-election-again-1110844270.html
June 1, 2023, 4:22 PM
House Oversight Committee chairman James Comer moved to hold FBI Director Christopher Wray in criminal contempt of Congress on Tuesday after the agency refused to provide a subpoenaed document potentially implicating US President Joe Biden.
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China, Singapore Agree on Top-Level Military Hotline
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/china-singapore-agree-on-top-level-military-hotline-1110844118.html
June 1, 2023, 4:15 PM
With a population largely ethnically Chinese, Singapore has grown close to Beijing, which has been its largest trading partner since 2013. In turn, the financial hub has been China’s largest foreign investor and has become a key partner in initiatives like the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
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Shooting Sharply: Watch Russian Snipers Eliminate Enemy in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/shooting-sharply-watch-russian-snipers-eliminate-enemy-in-special-op-zone-1110841790.html
June 1, 2023, 4:03 PM
Snipers are elite troops that are quite effective at destroying targets - that's why they need to be extremely secretive since any force considers them to be target number one. How do Russian snipers shoot at Kiev militants and avoid being spotted?
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Collapsed Iowa Building Used in US to Portray Drone Strike in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/collapsed-iowa-building-used-in-us-to-portray-drone-strike-in-moscow-1110842986.html
June 1, 2023, 3:45 PM
Images of the aftermath of the drone attack were also shown. The damage seen could only be regarded as mild compared to the partially collapsed building in Iowa shown in the same segment.
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DeSantis Presidential Campaign Gets Kiss of Death from Anti-Trump Establishment
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/desantis-presidential-campaign-gets-kiss-of-death-from-anti-trump-establishment-1110837060.html
June 1, 2023, 2:34 PM
Ron DeSantis faces a tough fight to beat Donald Trump for the Republican presidential nomination. Attorney, pundit, and writer Tyler Nixon said that the DeSantis campaign's weaknesses were his lack of charisma and his image as the anti-Trump establishment candidate.
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Scott Ritter: Sanctions Against Russia Failed. I Saw It Firsthand.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/scott-ritter-sanctions-against-russia-failed-i-saw-it-firsthand--1110837966.html
June 1, 2023, 2:30 PM
I just returned from a month-long visit to Russia, during which time I had the opportunity to see a dozen different cities covering nearly the entire expanse of the Russian Federation. Prior to my departure, I was filling up the tank of my car, when I noticed a sticker on the gas pump.
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Russian FM Lavrov Meets His BRICS Counterparts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/russian-fm-lavrov-meets-his-brics-counterparts-1110838358.html
June 1, 2023, 2:17 PM
The foreign ministers of major non-Western powers will discuss the global issues the bloc is facing - including the possibility of BRICS enlargement.
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What Do Democrats and Republicans Think of US Debt Ceiling Bill?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/what-do-democrats-and-republicans-think-of-the-us-debt-ceiling-bill-1110840507.html
June 1, 2023, 2:05 PM
The House has cleared the US debt ceiling deal that was earlier clinched between President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to avert a looming government default. How did Republicans and Democrats react to the bill and what was GOP presidential candidates’ stance on the matter? Sputnik answers these and other questions.
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EU 'Disappearing' as Global Economic Player Due to High Energy Costs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/eu-disappearing-as-global-economic-player-due-to-high-energy-costs-1110840859.html
June 1, 2023, 1:25 PM
While next winter could pose a serious challenge to EU economies substituting Russian energy commodities, the larger problem is to rebuild European competitiveness in the coming ten years, French economist Jacques Sapir told Sputnik's New Rules podcast.
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US Advocacy Group Releases Emails Challenging Biden's Statements on Son's Connections
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/us-advocacy-group-releases-emails-challenging-bidens-statements-on-sons-connections-1110839643.html
June 1, 2023, 12:30 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US advocacy group America First Legal (AFL) has released a new package of emails that challenge US President Joe Biden's prior statements that he knew nothing about his son Hunter's ties with foreign business people.
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NATO Secretary General Announces Visit to Turkiye to Discuss Sweden's Membership Bid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/nato-secretary-general-announces-visit-to-turkiye-to-discuss-swedens-membership-bid-1110837267.html
June 1, 2023, 10:17 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday he would travel to Turkiye in the near future to discuss Sweden's bid for membership in the alliance.
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Russia Foils Ukrainian Attack on Belgorod Region, Over 30 Terrorists Killed - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/russia-foils-ukrainian-attack-on-belgorod-region-over-30-terrorists-killed---mod-1110836881.html
June 1, 2023, 9:46 AM
An apparent attempt by Ukrainian militants to reprise last month's raid on Russia's Belgorod Region has been foiled by the timely intervention of Russia's military and border security forces.
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Ukrainian Forces Fire at Shebekino in Belgorod Region From Grad Rocket Launchers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/ukrainian-forces-fire-at-shebekino-in-belgorod-region-from-grad-rocket-launchers-1110836634.html
June 1, 2023, 9:34 AM
BELGOROD (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian forces fired at Russian town Shebekino from Grad rocket launchers, Belgorod Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Thursday, adding that an administration building was partly destroyed.
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Erdogan Receives 52.18% of Vote in Turkish Presidential Election
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/erdogan-receives-5218-of-vote-in-turkish-presidential-election--1110842622.html
June 1, 2023, 8:55 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Reelected Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won the second round of the election with 52.18% of the vote, while his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu received 47.82% of the vote, Turkey’s Supreme Election Council said on Thursday.
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SBU Plotting Disinfo Campaign About 'Forced Deportation' of Children to Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/sbu-plotting-disinfo-campaign-about-forced-deportation-of-children-to-russia-1110835070.html
June 1, 2023, 8:41 AM
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) in collaboration with the Save Ukraine foundation is plotting a disinformation campaign alleging that Ukrainian children are being ‘forcibly’ removed to Russia, a source told Sputnik.
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Russian FSB Says US Spied on Foreign Diplomats in Russia Using Apple Gadgets
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/russian-fsb-says-us-spied-on-foreign-diplomats-in-russia-using-apple-gadgets-1110835352.html
June 1, 2023, 8:40 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Thursday that it had disclosed a reconnaissance operation by US intelligence agencies involving several thousand Apple gadgets, including those registered with foreign embassies in Russia.
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister: Reports About BRICS Summit 'Relocation' Nothing But Hoax
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/russian-deputy-foreign-minister-reports-about-brics-summit-relocation-hoax-1110834939.html
June 1, 2023, 8:39 AM
More countries are seeking to become part of BRICS, which currently comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
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World's First Female Crash Dummy Presented in Feminist Sweden
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/worlds-first-female-crash-dummy-presented-in-feminist-sweden-1110832251.html
June 1, 2023, 8:32 AM
Women are seen as having considerably less protection in road accidents compared to men, with a greater risk of whiplash injuries. Despite this, all crash dummies to date have been based on the male anatomy. This is a big no-no in a country that previously debuted "female snow removal" and "female urban planning."
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"I, Prime Minister": Danish Leader Delivers Speech Partly Written by AI
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/i-prime-minister-danish-leader-delivers-speech-partly-written-by-ai-1110830498.html
June 1, 2023, 7:19 AM
Recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI) have sparked a gold rush, with billions of dollars of investment, but has also caused dramatic concerns. Critics fear it could lay waste to entire industries and wreak havoc on the internet, churning out tons of information that is misleading or downright false.
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Russian Northern Fleet ‘Could Threaten American East Coast’, US Media Claims
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/russian-northern-fleet-could-threaten-american-east-coast-us-media-claims-1110831235.html
June 1, 2023, 7:00 AM
The Russian Foreign Ministry earlier promised that Moscow would strengthen its defense capability in the Arctic amid NATO’s growing clout in the region.
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US's Musk Returns to First Place in BBI World's Richest People List
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/uss-musk-returns-to-first-place-in-bbi-worlds-richest-people-list-1110832625.html
June 1, 2023, 6:49 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US billionaire and entrepreneur Elon Musk on Thursday took back the top spot in the Bloomberg Billionaires (BBI) Index after US electric car maker Tesla's stakes jumped by 1.38% a day earlier, pushing LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault into second place.
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Operational HQ in Russia's Belgorod Denies Info on Ukrainian Forces Allegedly Breaking Into Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/operational-hq-in-russias-belgorod-denies-info-on-ukrainian-forces-allegedly-breaking-into-region-1110831920.html
June 1, 2023, 5:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The operational headquarters of Russia's Belgorod region denied on Thursday media reports claiming that Ukrainian armed forces broke into the territory of the region.
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'Not Worth Penny': Ambassador on US Words About Non-Support of Ukrainian Attacks on Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/not-worth-penny-ambassador-on-us-words-about-non-support-of-ukrainian-attacks-on-russia-1110831392.html
June 1, 2023, 5:40 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US statements that Washington does not support Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory are just empty words, Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov believes.
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Eight Injured in Ukrainian Shelling of Russia's Belgorod Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/five-injured-in-ukrainian-shelling-of-russias-belgorod-region-1110830832.html
June 1, 2023, 5:26 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Eight people were injured in the shelling of the town of Shebekino in Russia's Belgorod Region by Ukrainian troops, regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said.
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Worsening Wildfires in Nova Scotia Prompt Air Quality Alerts Across US Northeast
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/worsening-wildfires-in-nova-scotia-prompt-air-quality-alerts-across-us-northeast-1110829901.html
June 1, 2023, 4:18 AM
The states of New York, Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts have all experienced smoke from the Canadian wildfires, with the latter two states experiencing air quality alerts on Tuesday.
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North Korea Releases Photos of New Satellite Launchpad
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/north-korea-releases-photos-of-new-satellite-launchpad-1110830085.html
June 1, 2023, 4:04 AM
Though the country’s first attempt to launch a spy satellite beyond Earth's atmosphere ultimately failed, one top leader said it’s certain they’ll succeed soon – in a statement which gives the rest of the world its first glimpse of their new launchpad facilities.
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FBI Chief Confirms Existence of Form Alleging Biden’s Role in Criminal Scheme
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/fbi-chief-confirms-existence-of-form-alleging-bidens-role-in-criminal-scheme---congressman-1110829117.html
June 1, 2023, 3:28 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said Wednesday that during a call with FBI Director Christopher Wray, the latter confirmed the existence of an unclassified document alleging then-Vice President Joe Biden engaged in a criminal bribery scheme with a foreign national.
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Mexican President’s Office Blasts Political ‘Censorship’ Amid YouTube Suspension
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/mexican-presidents-office-blasts-political-censorship-amid-youtube-suspension-1110829553.html
June 1, 2023, 3:04 AM
As the president relies heavily on YouTube to speak directly to working Mexicans, the suspension could have a significant impact on political conditions in the country.
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Bodycam Captures Moment Florida Driver Was Launched Off Tow Truck on Highway
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/bodycam-captures-moment-florida-driver-was-launched-off-tow-truck-on-highway-1110828835.html
June 1, 2023, 2:46 AM
Officials were responding to a car crash on the Georgia highway when a driver launched off the back of a parked tow truck and flew through the air.
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Russian Envoy: US' New Ukraine Package Shows Indifference to Crimes of Banderites
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/russian-envoy-us-new-ukraine-package-shows-indifference-to-crimes-of-banderites-1110829308.html
June 1, 2023, 2:36 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The new package of US military assistance to Ukraine immediately after recent drone attacks on Moscow and the Moscow Region shows Washington's indifference to the crimes of Ukrainian nationalists, Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov said.
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Grayzone Journalist Detained by British Police, Interrogated Over Russia Views
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/grayzone-journalist-detained-by-british-police-interrogated-over-russia-views-1110829009.html
June 1, 2023, 2:28 AM
"At one point, Klarenberg’s interrogators demanded to know whether The Grayzone had a special arrangement with Russia’s Federal Security Bureau (FSB) to publish hacked material," the independent outlet noted.
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US House Clears Biden-McCarthy Debt Ceiling Deal to Avert Default
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/us-house-clears-biden-mccarthy-debt-ceiling-deal-to-avert-default-1110828576.html
June 1, 2023, 1:30 AM
A debt ceiling deal is needed in order for the US to avoid going into default by June 5 at the earliest. At present, the US is running on "extraordinary measures" implemented by the US Treasury Department after hitting its limit in January.
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DPR Acting Head Pushilin Says Important to Liberate Maryinka City Soon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/dpr-acting-head-pushilin-says-important-to-liberate-maryinka-city-soon-1110828451.html
June 1, 2023, 1:06 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - It is strategically important to liberate the city of Maryinka in Russia's Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) from Ukrainian troops soon, DPR acting head Denis Pushilin told Sputnik.
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‘That 70s Show’ Actor Found Guilty of Two Counts of Rape in LA Retrial
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/that-70s-show-actor-found-guilty-of-two-counts-of-rape-in-la-retrial--1110827927.html
June 1, 2023, 12:09 AM
Wednesday’s trial marked the second courtroom proceedings after the initial effort ended in a deadlock and mistrial. The disgraced US actor now faces 30 years to life in prison.
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Report: Special Counsel Files Subpoenas for Ex-Trump Staffers Over Krebs Firing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/report-special-counsel-files-subpoenas-for-ex-trump-staffers-over-krebs-firing-1110826383.html
May 31, 2023, 11:54 PM
The 2020 firing of Christopher Krebs has reportedly become a matter of importance for special counsel Jack Smith, who is handling two criminal probes into the former President Donald Trump.
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Russia Issues Demarche Over Canada's Silence on Drone Attacks Against Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/russia-issues-demarche-over-canadas-silence-on-drone-attacks-against-moscow-1110827491.html
May 31, 2023, 11:30 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Russian Ambassador in Ottawa Oleg Stepanov told Sputnik on Wednesday that he has sent a protest note to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Minister Melanie Joly to urge them to condemn the recent drone attacks on Moscow and the Moscow region.
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Sevilla FC Win Record Seventh Europa League Title After Besting Roma in Penalties
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/sevilla-fc-win-record-seventh-europa-league-title-after-besting-roma-in-penalties-1110827332.html
May 31, 2023, 11:08 PM
Sevilla has a unique record: it has played in seven UEFA Europa League finals and won them all. Wednesday's win ensures the football club as having clinched the highest number of titles in the tournament.
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UAE Withdraws From American-Led Naval Coalition, Dealing Blow to US Military Prestige
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/uae-withdraws-from-american-led-naval-coalition-dealing-blow-to-us-military-prestige-1110826830.html
May 31, 2023, 10:53 PM
US officials are rushing to downplay the withdrawal as a temporary state of affairs, but the United Arab Emirate’s recent diplomatic overtures to Iran suggest otherwise.
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Protester Aggressiveness Near Russian Embassy in Canada ‘Increasing’ - Ambassador
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/protester-aggressiveness-near-russian-embassy-in-canada-increasing---ambassador-1110826214.html
May 31, 2023, 9:24 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The aggressive behavior by protesters near the Russian embassy in Ottawa has increased but the Canadian authorities have not taken any measures to strengthen security, Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov told Sputnik on Wednesday.
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Artillery Strikes Reported on Paramilitary Bases as Sudanese Army Leaves Ceasefire Talks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/artillery-strikes-reported-on-paramilitary-bases-as-sudanese-army-leaves-ceasefire-talks-1110825943.html
May 31, 2023, 9:03 PM
Sudan has sat on the verge of open civil war since April 25, when a powerful paramilitary group revolted against an attempt to integrate it into the Sudanese military. However, the violence has flared for years as the military attempts to hold onto power amid a swelling civilian movement for democracy.
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US to Send $300 Million in Munitions to Ukraine With New Aid Package
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230531/us-to-send-300-million-in-munitions-to-ukraine-with-new-aid-package-1110825316.html
May 31, 2023, 8:25 PM
The Pentagon unveiled a massive new aid package for Ukraine on Wednesday that includes a myriad of ammunition types, from rifles to drone weapons to air defense missiles.
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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
Trump says he’d sign an order giving agencies the power to stop children of parents who illegally entered the US 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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