Wall Street Up 701 Points on Debt Ceiling Deal, Jobs Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/wall-street-up-700-points-on-debt-ceiling-deal-jobs-report-1110865394.html
June 2, 2023, 8:00 PM
While the US economy has managed to avoid flatlining, the Treasury has struggled to project an image of economic stability amid the collapse of several banks, including the second- and third-largest collapses in history.
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New BRICS Currency May Prevent Imposition of US Laws in Other Countries
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/new-brics-currency-may-prevent-imposition-of-us-laws-in-other-countries-1110864073.html
June 2, 2023, 7:49 PM
As the United States ramps up its attempts to punish countries it does not like through economic sanctions, a number of countries across the world started mulling the possibility of countering this threat by introducing a new currency that might challenge the US dollar’s dominance in global trade.
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US Lawmaker Requests Info on DHS Grants Used to Equate Conservatives and Terrorists
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/us-lawmaker-requests-info-on-dhs-grants-used-to-equate-conservatives-and-terrorists-1110864895.html
June 2, 2023, 7:20 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Congressman Andy Biggs on Friday sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, requesting information on the use of its grants to groups equating political conservatism with terrorism.
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EU Expansion Would Bring 'Small Revolution' in Bloc - French Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/eu-expansion-would-bring-small-revolution-in-bloc---french-minister-1110863732.html
June 2, 2023, 7:05 PM
The European Community has grown steadily since the end of World War II, encompassing many of the same capitalist states that also formed the anti-communist and anti-Russian NATO alliance. However, the bloc has faced new challenges with its massive post-Cold War rush to incorporate many of its former adversaries.
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EU's Ambitious Plan to Boost Ammo Production to Cost Taxpayers Billions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/eus-ambitious-plan-to-boost-ammo-production-to-cost-taxpayers-billions-1110863924.html
June 2, 2023, 6:51 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union's plans to achieve a level of military production enough to supply both EU member states' stocks and Ukraine will cost billions of euros in taxpayer money, Belgian military expert and ex-NATO officer Pierre Henrot told Sputnik.
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'China Builds Bridges While US Builds Bases': How Washington and Beijing Approach Security in Asia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/china-builds-bridges-while-us-builds-bases-how-washington-beijing-approach-security-in-asia-1110862741.html
June 2, 2023, 6:44 PM
The sorry state of Sino-American relations today stems from the fact that the US does not regard the PRC as its peer, choosing instead to aim for dominance and trying to keep Beijing down, according to historian and China expert James Bradley.
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President of Eritrea: Ukraine Conflict is Part of US' 30-Year-Long War on Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/president-of-eritrea-ukraine-conflict-is-part-of-us-30-year-long-war-on-russia--1110863206.html
June 2, 2023, 6:44 PM
The Russo-Ukrainian conflict is in reality a war declared by NATO and waged by Washington against Moscow over the past 30 years, President of Eritrea Isaias Afwerki told Sputnik.
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Republican Congress Leader McCarthy Strengthens Position With Debt Ceiling Deal
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/republican-congress-leader-mccarthy-strengthens-position-with-debt-ceiling-deal-1110858962.html
June 2, 2023, 5:18 PM
Hard-liners in both the Republican and Democrat parties are angry at the deal between House speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joie Biden on raising the debt ceiling in return for cuts. Aquiles Larrea, CEO of Larrea Wealth Management, said both sides would have lost without it.
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US 'Falling Behind' on Life Expectancy Since 1950s
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/us-falling-behind-on-life-expectancy-since-1950s-1110861555.html
June 2, 2023, 4:23 PM
A new academic paper highlights the longer-term trend of declining life expectancy in the United States, noting the problem is not recent, but dates to the middle of the last century.
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Canada Emergency Preparedness Minister Informs of 214 Active Wildfires, 93 Out of Control
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/canada-emergency-preparedness-minister-informs-of-214-active-wildfires-93-out-of-control-1110862165.html
June 2, 2023, 4:10 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - There are 214 active wildfires burning across Canada at present and 93 of them are considered to be out of control, Minister for Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair said on Friday.
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Will BRICS Currency Replace the Dollar?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/will-brics-currency-replace-the-dollar-1110861153.html
June 2, 2023, 3:54 PM
BRICS' proposed reserve currency could ensure global economic stability by shielding nations from Western sanctions and financial crises, Ashraf Patel, a senior research associate with the Institute for Global Dialogue and member of the South Africa BRICS Think Tank Network, told Sputnik. Will a new BRICS currency replace the dollar?
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Thousands of Hunter Biden's 'Laptop From Hell' Photos Laid Bare Online
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/thousands-of-hunter-bidens-laptop-from-hell-photos-laid-bare-online-1110858805.html
June 2, 2023, 3:35 PM
The contents of the infamous "Laptop From Hell" belonging to Hunter Biden, son of US President Joe Biden, are now going to become available to the public thanks to a dedicated website set up for this very purpose.
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Keeping Taiwan's Autonomous 'Status Quo' Most West Can Achieve — French Diplomat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/keeping-taiwans-autonomous-status-quo-most-west-can-achieve--french-diplomat-1110855750.html
June 2, 2023, 2:51 PM
While the US has officially recognized Chinese sovereignty over Taiwan since 1979, calls are growing from both parties in US Congress to back Taipei's claim to independence — even if that means a military confrontation.
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Iranian Air Force Commander Says Tehran Needs New Russia-Made Su Fighter Jets
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/iranian-air-force-commander-says-tehran-needs-new-russia-made-su-fighter-jets-1110860783.html
June 2, 2023, 2:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Tehran needs new Russia-made Su fighter jets, but the date of their supply to the Iranian squadron depends on the authorities' decision, Commander of the Iranian air force Brig. Gen. Hamid Vahedi said on Friday.
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US Companies Knew 'Forever Chemicals' Health Risks From the Start - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/us-companies-knew-forever-chemicals-health-risks-from-the-start---report-1110857658.html
June 2, 2023, 2:00 PM
Forever Chemicals is an unofficial name for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) - dubbed so for their resistance to breaking down.
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US May Offer to Keep Nuclear Arms Limits Until 2026 If Russia Reciprocates
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/us-to-offer-to-keep-nuclear-arms-limits-until-2026-if-russia-reciprocates--reports-1110859794.html
June 2, 2023, 1:56 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States on Friday is set to offer to continue complying with the nuclear arms limits under the New START Treaty until 2026 if Russia reciprocates, British news agency reported, citing two senior administration officials.
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Newly Surfaced Docs Shed Light on Epstein Suicide
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/newly-surfaced-docs-shed-light-on-epstein-suicide-1110854099.html
June 2, 2023, 12:03 PM
The financier with multiple ties to celebrities, politicians and royals was facing a multitude of disturbing charges. He died by apparent suicide in jail, but questions about his life and crimes abound.
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BRICS Ministers Discuss Need for New Single Currency Amid De­-Dollarization
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/brics-ministers-discuss-need-for-new-single-currency-amid-de-dollarization-1110856074.html
June 2, 2023, 11:37 AM
A whole array of countries, including Iran, Venezuela and Saudi Arabia, have already signaled an interest in joining BRICS, which currently comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
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Watch Russian Combat Engineer Blow Up Ukrainian Wheeled 'Kamikaze Drone'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/watch-russian-combat-engineer-blow-up-ukrainian-wheeled-kamikaze-drone-1110856987.html
June 2, 2023, 11:31 AM
While the Russian Aerospace Forces and artillery have continuously made headlines since the beginning of the military operation in Ukraine last year, other branches of the Russian Armed Forces also provide vital contributions to the ongoing fight against Kiev.
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Finland to Buy 91 Personnel Carriers for Army From Finnish Maker
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/finland-to-buy-91-personnel-carriers-for-army-from-finnish-maker-1110856602.html
June 2, 2023, 10:15 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Finnish Defense Ministry said on Friday it will purchase 91 armored personnel carriers for the army under the international Common Armored Vehicle System (CAVS) project from Finnish manufacturer Patria.
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Two Killed, Two Injured After Ukrainian Shelling of Road in Belgorod Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/two-killed-two-injured-after-ukrainian-shelling-of-road-in-belgorod-region-1110855126.html
June 2, 2023, 8:34 AM
BELGOROD, Russia (Sputnik)- A road in one of the settlements of Russia's Belgorod region came under fire by the Ukrainian armed forces at once, leaving two women dead and two people injured, Region's governor, Vyacheslav Gladkov, said on Friday.
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Drones Hit Energy Facilities in Russia’s Smolensk Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/drones-hit-energy-facilities-in-russias-smolensk-region-1110853556.html
June 2, 2023, 7:15 AM
Earlier on Friday, several Ukrainian drones were downed by Russia's air defense systems near the Russian city of Kursk.
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US Reportedly Eying Japanese TNT for Ukraine-Bound Shells Amid Global Shortages
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/us-reportedly-eying-japanese-tnt-for-ukraine-bound-shells-amid-global-shortages----1110853117.html
June 2, 2023, 7:04 AM
Washington and its NATO allies are continuing to supply weapons to Kiev despite Russia’s repeated warnings that such deliveries add to prolonging the conflict in Ukraine.
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US to Open Its Northernmost Diplomatic Post in Push for Arctic
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/us-to-open-its-northernmost-diplomatic-post-in-push-for-arctic-1110852748.html
June 2, 2023, 5:56 AM
Contrary to the rhetoric about "climate change," the announcement about a new diplomatic post in Norway tellingly follows a visit by the USS Gerald Ford, the first by a US aircraft carrier in 65 years.
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Argentina Can Reportedly Join BRICS New Development Bank as Early as August
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/argentina-can-reportedly-join-brics-new-development-bank-as-early-as-august-1110852911.html
June 2, 2023, 5:17 AM
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Argentina could join the New Development Bank (NDB) of the BRICS group of leading emerging nations as early as in August, Argentine news agency Telam reported on Thursday, citing Bank President Dilma Rousseff.
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Trump Claims He'll Put US 'in Order' Within Six Months If Reelected in 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/trump-claims-hell-put-us-in-order-within-six-months-if-reelected-in-2024-1110852469.html
June 2, 2023, 4:05 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump said Thursday he will "shift gears" and put the United States in order within six months if he is reelected in the 2024 presidential election.
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Boeing Indefinitely Shelves Inaugural ‘Starliner’ Flight After Major Issues Emerge
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/boeing-indefinitely-shelves-inaugural-starliner-flight-after-major-issues-emerge-1110852301.html
June 2, 2023, 3:55 AM
The latest delay in the space capsule’s development means Boeing is likely to be ‘lapped’ by its competitors at SpaceX.
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‘I Don’t Want to Hear It': Croatian President Blasts Use of 'Slava Ukraini' in Croatia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/i-dont-want-to-hear-it-croatian-president-blasts-use-of-slava-ukraini-in-croatia-1110851964.html
June 2, 2023, 3:39 AM
The president’s refusal to pick sides has already landed him on the Ukrainian regime’s Myrotvorets ‘hit list,’ and now it looks like his historical literacy could land him in even more hot water.
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US Congress Passes Debt Ceiling Deal to Avert Government Default
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/us-congress-passes-debt-ceiling-deal-to-avert-government-default-1110851577.html
June 2, 2023, 2:59 AM
The vote follows tense negotiations between President Joe Biden, a Democrat, and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a Republican. The two parties struggled to work through their opposing views on spending as the US faced a potential default, should they have failed to come to a compromise on raising the debt ceiling limit.
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Found in Sargassum Bloom on Florida Beaches
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/flesh-eating-bacteria-found-in-sargassum-bloom-on-florida-beaches-1110851073.html
June 2, 2023, 2:54 AM
Vibrio bacteria, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), causes about 80,000 illnesses and 100 deaths in the US per year, and is most often transferred when people eat raw or undercooked seafood, or expose an open wound to seawater.
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The Overzealous Prosecutors of January 6th
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/the-overzealous-prosecutors-of-january-6th-1110851230.html
June 2, 2023, 2:46 AM
“Government,” observed the 14th century Arab political theorist Ibn Khaldoun, “is an institution which prevents injustice other than such as it commits itself.” Draconian prison sentences handed down to those involved in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot highlight this truism.
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Russian Air Defenses Down Several Ukrainian Drones Near City of Kursk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/russian-air-defenses-down-several-ukrainian-drones-near-city-of-kursk---governor-1110850873.html
June 2, 2023, 2:16 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Several Ukrainian drones were shot down by air defense systems near Russia's city of Kursk overnight, Kursk Region Governor Roman Starovoyt said early Friday.
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US Measures in Context of New START Treaty Will Not Change Russia's Position - Embassy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/us-measures-in-context-of-new-start-treaty-will-not-change-russias-position---embassy-1110850577.html
June 2, 2023, 1:38 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Washington's countermeasures in the context of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) will not change Russia's position, the Russian Embassy in the United States said Thursday.
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Two Armies, 2 Military Districts, 31 Units to Be Formed in Russia in 2023 - General Staff
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/two-armies-2-military-districts-31-units-to-be-formed-in-russia-in-2023---general-staff-1110850450.html
June 2, 2023, 1:30 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two armies, an army corps, the Azov naval districts, five divisions, 26 brigades and the Moscow and Leningrad military districts will be formed in Russia's armed forces this year, Col. Gen. Yevgeny Burdinsky, the deputy chief of the General Staff of Russia's armed forces, has said.
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Iowa Inspectors Knew Collapsed Building Needed ‘Structural Repairs’ for Months, Docs Show
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/iowa-inspectors-knew-collapsed-building-needed-structural-repairs-for-months-docs-show-1110850239.html
June 2, 2023, 1:25 AM
Newly-published documents suggest the city of Davenport had reason to believe the apartment building that crumbled this week was in dire straits well beforehand, going back months.
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AI System 'Killed' Human Operator in Simulation Test to Destroy Missiles - USAF Officer
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230602/ai-system-killed-human-operator-in-simulation-test-to-destroy-missiles---usaf-officer-1110849069.html
June 2, 2023, 12:35 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A US Air Force Artificial Intelligence System (AI) went "rogue" and in a simulated test acted to kill its theoretical human override operator when they prevented it from acting to destroy a simulated missile attack, a US Air Force colonel told a conference in the United Kingdom.
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'Stupid Mistake' for EU to Sanction Russia's Nuclear Energy Industry - Oliver Stone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/stupid-mistake-for-eu-to-sanction-russias-nuclear-energy-industry---oliver-stone-1110849672.html
June 1, 2023, 11:25 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - It would be a tragic mistake for the European Union to impose sanctions against the Russian nuclear energy industry, American film director Oliver Stone said on Thursday.
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Western Nations Plotting Coup in Belarus, Lukashenko Warns
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/western-nations-plotting-coup-in-belarus-lukashenko-warns-1110849483.html
June 1, 2023, 11:13 PM
The stark warning comes just a week after an influential retired Polish general publicly urged the government in Warsaw to help Belarusians currently fighting for the Zelensky regime to begin preparations for an assault on their own country.
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‘Are You Blind?’: DeSantis Snaps at Reporter During New Hampshire Event
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/are-you-blind-desantis-snaps-at-reporter-during-new-hampshire-event-1110848720.html
June 1, 2023, 11:02 PM
It was the Florida governor’s first presidential campaign stop, but it sure did end on what some have considered quite the sassy note.
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US Will No Longer Alert Russia to Any Missile Changes Under New START - State Dept
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/us-will-no-longer-alert-russia-to-any-missile-changes-under-new-start---state-dept-1110848888.html
June 1, 2023, 10:43 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States will immediately stop notifying Russia about the status or location of missiles and launchers as required under the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the State Department said in a Thursday release.
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Veto Expected After Congress Strikes Down Biden’s Student Loan Debt Relief Plan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/veto-expected-after-congress-strikes-down-bidens-student-loan-debt-relief-plan-1110848304.html
June 1, 2023, 9:16 PM
The US Senate voted on Thursday to repeal a sweeping plan for student loan debt relief championed by US President Joe Biden, who has pledged to veto the resolution. The congressional measure did not achieve the votes necessary to override that veto.
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‘Holy Grail’ of Physics: Scientists Take First-Ever X-Ray of Single Atom
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/holy-grail-of-physics-scientists-take-first-ever-x-ray-of-single-atom-1110847427.html
June 1, 2023, 9:06 PM
Scientists have for the first time taken an x-ray of an atom, the smallest particle that can take part in chemical reactions. The technique allows them for the first time to identify a single atom’s chemical state, including whether it is part of a solid, liquid, or gas, and if it’s bonded to other atoms.
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Video: Biden Falls During US Air Force Academy Graduation in Colorado
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230601/video-biden-falls-during-us-air-force-academy-graduation-in-colorado-1110847115.html
June 1, 2023, 9:00 PM
The fall occurred just a week after Biden stumbled while walking down the stairs of the Itsukushima Shrine in Hiroshima, Japan, as he went to greet Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
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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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