NYC Grand Jury Issues Indictment of Daniel Penny for Strangling Death of Jordan Neely
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/nyc-grand-jury-issues-indictment-of-daniel-penny-for-strangling-death-of-jordan-neely-1111197242.html
June 15, 2023, 9:17 PM
The case against Daniel Penny, a 24-year-old former US Marine, has pushed ahead in New York, where a grand jury has indicted him on charges relating to the death of Jordan Neely last month.
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Several US Government Agencies Hit by Global Cyberattack
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/several-us-government-agencies-hit-by-global-cyberattack-1111196592.html
June 15, 2023, 9:12 PM
Ransomware group Cl0p has already hit hundreds of corporate and non-profit targets.
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Who Will Become the Next NATO Secretary General?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/who-becomes-next-nato-secretary-general-1111160037.html
June 15, 2023, 8:58 PM
Europe and NATO remain engrossed in a continuous in-house game, faced with the intriguing question about Stoltenberg’s successor. After an extended tenure spanning nine years, he is set to depart in September, leaving a void that fuels speculation.
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The BeyHive Effect: Beyonce Blamed for Sweden’s Inflation Woes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/the-beyhive-effect-beyonce-blamed-for-swedens-inflation-woes-1111196041.html
June 15, 2023, 8:27 PM
As Sweden continues to struggle with high inflation, some Swedes are blaming genre-defying superstar singer Beyonce for the economic malaise.
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Canadian Wildfires Have Burned 5.3 Million Hectares of Forest - Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/canadian-wildfires-have-burned-53-million-hectares-of-forest---minister-1111195868.html
June 15, 2023, 7:39 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The wildfires in Canada have already burnt 5.3 million hectares of forest land, an area three times the size of Lake Ontario, Minister of Emergency Preparedness Bill Blair said on Thursday.
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Extraterrestrials Might 'Make First Contact with AI, Not Humans' - Scholar
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/extraterrestrials-might-make-first-contact-with-ai-not-humans---scholar-1111187548.html
June 15, 2023, 7:12 PM
Artificial intelligence has been generating quite the buzzwords these days, and it was only a matter of time before AI would be linked to phenomena such as aliens and UFOs.
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US Sends F-22s to Mideast to Counter Russian Forces Acting 'Unsafely' in Syria
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/us-sends-f-22s-to-mideast-to-counter-russian-forces-acting-unsafely-in-syria-1111194835.html
June 15, 2023, 7:03 PM
Syrian media report regularly on the looting of the nation’s oil and food resources by US forces and their Syrian Democratic Forces militia allies. American troops arrived in the country in 2016, establishing a network of about a dozen illegal bases in the country, most of them east of the Euphrates River.
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Debt Ceiling Deal Might Have Laid Foundation for US Gov Shutdown This Fall
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/debt-ceiling-deal-might-have-laid-foundation-for-us-gov-shutdown-this-fall-1111194303.html
June 15, 2023, 6:54 PM
October 1 might seem like a long way off in mid-June, but it’s already on people’s minds on Capitol Hill, as different interpretations of the debt ceiling deal struck earlier this month are widening the rift on what the 2024 budget should look like.
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EU Parliament Calls on NATO Allies to Invite Ukraine to Join Alliance
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/eu-parliament-calls-on-nato-allies-to-invite-ukraine-to-join-alliance-1111194509.html
June 15, 2023, 6:42 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution calling on NATO allies to pave the way for a membership invitation for Ukraine at the upcoming summit.
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Europe Could Face More Severe Energy Crisis Next Winter — Hungarian FM
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/europe-could-face-more-severe-energy-crisis-next-winter--hungarian-fm-1111192668.html
June 15, 2023, 6:17 PM
Hungary is one of a handful European Union and NATO countries that did not jump on the bandwagon of anti-Russian sanctions and energy import restrictions after the escalation of the Ukrainian crisis last year. Budapest’s intransigence has led Kiev to threaten to shut down Russian oil and gas deliveries to Hungary via Ukrainian territory.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping's 70th Birthday
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/chinese-president-xi-jinpings-70th-birthday-1111182924.html
June 15, 2023, 6:10 PM
Xi Jinping, the current president of the People's Republic of China, was first elected to office in 2013 and has been reelected twice since then. During his tenure, the country has experienced major economic growth and modernization.
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AI Helps Scholars to Discover Substances That Can Prevent Senile Diseases - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/ai-helps-scholars-to-discover-substances-that-can-prevent-senile-diseases---reports-1111193556.html
June 15, 2023, 6:10 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Scientists from the University of Edinburgh have discovered, with the help of artificial intelligence, three substances that can destroy the cells responsible for the development of age-related diseases, UK press reported on Thursday.
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Rheinmetall Unable to Supply Leopard Tanks to Ukraine in 2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/ceo-confirms-rheinmetall-unable-to-supply-leopard-tanks-to-ukraine-in-2023-1111189892.html
June 15, 2023, 5:55 PM
In recent days, Russia has published numerous photos showing destroyed Ukrainian IFVs and tanks - including German-made Leopards - which Kiev's forces lost amid their much-hyped counteroffensive.
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Southern Baptists, Largest US Protestant Group, Vote to Expel Women Pastors
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/southern-baptists-largest-us-protestant-group-vote-to-expel-women-pastors-1111190144.html
June 15, 2023, 5:42 PM
The Southern Baptist Convention, the largest Protestant Christian denomination in the United States, voted on Wednesday to expel two churches that made women pastors.
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What to Expect From Blinken's Big Beijing Trip
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/what-to-expect-from-blinkens-big-beijing-trip-1111190663.html
June 15, 2023, 5:35 PM
US President Joe Biden announced last month that he expects frozen China-US ties to "begin to thaw very shortly," with pent up tensions prompting the two to postpone talks repeatedly. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to China to try to patch up ties. What issues stand in the way of a genuine rapprochement, and can they be reconciled?
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Lost in Translation: Dutch Banks Fail to Freeze Russian Assets Due to Typos
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/lost-in-translation-dutch-banks-fail-to-freeze-russian-assets-due-to-typos-1111186164.html
June 15, 2023, 5:22 PM
A third of Dutch financial institutions are unable to trace and freeze blacklisted Russian assets due to translation errors in account owners' surnames, undermining EU sanctions.
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Trump Indictment is 'Deep-State Assault' on Constitution and Rule of Law
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/trump-indictment-is-deep-state-assault-on-constitution-and-rule-of-law-1111186038.html
June 15, 2023, 4:56 PM
Donald Trump insists the two concurrent criminal prosecutions against him are designed to stop him challenging Joe Biden in the 2024 elections. Army infantry veteran and counselor-at-law Tyler Nixon said all Americans should worry about the implications for due process.
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US Energy Advisor Says Europe Should Not Replace Reliance on Russia With China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/us-energy-advisor-says-europe-should-not-replace-reliance-on-russia-with-china-1111191172.html
June 15, 2023, 4:39 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – As countries move to a clean energy economy, they should take lessons from Europe's reliance on Russian energy and avoid repeating the same mistake by relying on China for the green transition, the Senior Advisor to the President for Energy and Investment Amos Hochstein said on Thursday.
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Escalation of Hostilities 'in UK Interests' as London Sends Drones to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/escalation-of-hostilities-in-uk-interests-as-london-sends-drones-to-ukraine-1111188242.html
June 15, 2023, 3:24 PM
Britain had earlier confirmed that hundreds of air defense missiles and further unmanned aerial systems, including hundreds of new long-range attack drones with a range of over 200 km would be delivered over the coming months to the Kiev regime.
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Mohammad Marandi: New Iran Nuclear Deal Must be 'Foolproof' Against Violations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/mohammad-marandi-new-iran-nuclear-deal-must-be-foolproof-against-violations-1111187731.html
June 15, 2023, 2:29 PM
The US has reportedly resumed informal nuclear negotiations with Iran. Meanwhile, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has touted the blossoming of a new world order during his tour of Latin America. Speaking to Sputnik, Iranian-American political observer Mohammad Marandi explained the significance of both developments.
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China's Terracotta Army at SPIEF 2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/chinas-terracotta-army-at-spief-2023-1111173625.html
June 15, 2023, 1:58 PM
The Terracotta Army is a collection of life-sized sculptures that depict the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China. The army was created to accompany the Emperor in the afterlife and was buried with him in 210–209 BCE. The discovery of the Terracotta Army in 1974 by local farmers was a significant archaeological find.
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De-Dollarization 'Could Happen Much Quicker Than Most Think'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/de-dollarization-could-happen-much-quicker-than-most-think-1111181972.html
June 15, 2023, 1:41 PM
Sanctions and trade embargoes have accelerated the movement of many nations, including Russia, to boost efforts to shed reliance on the US dollar, which has been increasingly "weaponized" by the West. Recent moves by BRICS countries offer hope that the dominance of the greenback in the world economy will eventually be uprooted.
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Zelensky Spouted Lies to Americans, Claiming Ukraine Was ‘Not Planning to Attack Russia’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/zelensky-spouted-lies-to-americans-claiming-ukraine-was-not-planning-to-attack-russia-1111173401.html
June 15, 2023, 1:33 PM
The US, which has been ceaselessly gifting the Kiev regime with new weaponry, stated in April that it did not encourage attacks outside of Ukraine, according to White House spokesperson John Kirby. The Kremlin, however, has repeatedly stressed that the US and its NATO allies have no way to ensure that their arms won't be used on Russian soil.
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Italy's State Debt Up $23.6Bln in April Reaching All-Time High - Central Bank
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/italys-state-debt-up-236bln-in-april-reaching-all-time-high---central-bank-1111187308.html
June 15, 2023, 1:21 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Italy’s national debt increased in April by another 21.8 billion euros ($23.63 billion) and reached a historic high of 2.81 trillion euros, the Bank of Italy said on Thursday.
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German Economy Institutes Expect Industrial Output to Shrink Slightly in 2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/german-economy-institutes-expect-industrial-output-to-shrink-slightly-in-2023-1111187163.html
June 15, 2023, 1:18 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany's industrial output will continue shrinking this year before the national economy rebounds modestly in 2024, two economic research institutes predicted on Thursday.
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'He Laughs in Your Face, America': Internet Goes Wild as Biden Laughs Off Bribery Question
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/he-laughs-in-your-face-america-internet-goes-wild-as-biden-chuckles-after-bribery-question-1111174499.html
June 15, 2023, 1:09 PM
The US House Oversight Committee is investigating claims of a political bribery scheme involving a foreign national based on information provided to the FBI by a confidential source who alleges Joe Biden and his son Hunter received a total of $10Mln from Ukrainian energy company Burisma to help end an investigation into the entity.
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Boris Johnson Hits Back at 'Hypocrisy' of Partygate 'Kangaroo Court'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/boris-johnson-hits-back-at-hypocrisy-of-partygate-kangaroo-court-1111178046.html
June 15, 2023, 1:05 PM
Boris Johnson left Downing Street last September following a series of media scandals, the last being groping allegations against his deputy chief whip. But his supporters say he was the victim of a political assassination by vindictive opponents of Brexit.
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Pope Francis to Be Released From Hospital on Friday After Abdominal Surgery
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/pope-francis-to-be-released-from-hospital-on-friday-after-abdominal-surgery---holy-see-1111186495.html
June 15, 2023, 12:55 PM
VATICAN CITY (Sputnik) - Pope Francis will be released from hospital on Friday morning after undergoing abdominal surgery last week, Holy See spokesman Matteo Bruni said on Thursday.
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Ancient Sacrifice: Peruvian Archaeologists Discover 3,000-Year-Old Mummy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/ancient-sacrifice-peruvian-archaeologists-discover-3000-year-old-mummy-1111183217.html
June 15, 2023, 12:52 PM
The discovery, announced on Wednesday, adds to the growing collection of intricate pre-Hispanic artifacts discovered in the Andean nation.
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Almost Half of CEOs Think 'AI Could Destroy Humanity in 5-10 Years' - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/almost-half-of-ceos-think-ai-could-destroy-humanity-in-5-10-years---poll-1111184159.html
June 15, 2023, 12:35 PM
Top business leaders appear to be sharing the concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) that have been voiced by tech gurus and scholars. A growing number of technology leaders, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk, have been unnerved about "how smart” AI tools are becoming, warning of the potential dangers.
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Moscow Questions Washington’s Sanity Amid Reports of US Meddling in Karabakh
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/moscow-questions-washingtons-sanity-amid-reports-of-us-meddling-in-karabakh-1111183621.html
June 15, 2023, 11:53 AM
Informed sources told Russian media Wednesday that the United States is trying to get its foot in the door as a “mediator” in the dispute between Armenians and Azerbaijanis over the landlocked mountainous region of Nagorno-Karabakh, and that Washington has threatened the Armenian side with a fresh round of violence if it doesn’t comply.
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North Korea Fires 2 Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Towards Sea of Japan - Seoul
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/n-korea-fired-2-short-range-ballistic-missiles-towards-sea-of-japan---s-korean-military-1111185072.html
June 15, 2023, 11:44 AM
SEOUL (Sputnik) - North Korea has fired two ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan from the Sunan region, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Thursday.
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NATO Secretary General Says ‘Too Early’ for Bloc to Decide on F-16 Delivery to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/nato-secretary-general-says-too-early-for-bloc-to-decide-on-f-16-delivery-to-ukraine-1111184843.html
June 15, 2023, 11:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday that the time had not yet come for the alliance to make a decision on the timing of the delivery of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine.
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Ukraine Continues Offensive Attempts in 3 Directions in Past Day - Russian MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/ukraine-continues-offensive-attempts-in-3-directions-in-past-day---russian-mod-1111184485.html
June 15, 2023, 11:30 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine continued offensive attempts in South Donetsk, Zaporozhye and Donetsk directions in the past day, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
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Putin Holds Talks With Algerian Counterpart in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/putin-holds-talks-with-algerian-counterpart-in-moscow-1111181744.html
June 15, 2023, 10:48 AM
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune embarked on his three-day state visit to Russia on Wednesday.
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Share of 'Unfriendly' Currencies in Russia's Int'l Payments Falls to 36% by May - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/share-of-unfriendly-currencies-in-russias-intl-payments-falls-to-36-by-may---moscow-1111182818.html
June 15, 2023, 10:22 AM
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (Sputnik) - The share of unfriendly states' currencies in Russia's international payments had decreased to less than 36% this May against 87% in early 2022, Russian Security Council Deputy Secretary Sergey Vakhrukov said on Thursday.
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Gas Futures in Europe Up by 13.6%, Almost Reaching $500 per 1,000 Cubic Meters - ICE
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/gas-futures-in-europe-up-by-136-almost-reaching-500-per-1000-cubic-meters---ice-1111178230.html
June 15, 2023, 8:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Gas futures in Europe have increased by 13.6%, almost reaching $500 per 1,000 cubic meters, according to data from the London-based ICE exchange on Thursday.
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Ex-Pentagon Adviser Macgregor Calls Ukraine's Alleged Successes at Battlefield Meaningless
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/ex-pentagon-adviser-macgregor-calls-ukraines-alleged-successes-at-battlefield-meaningless-1111177595.html
June 15, 2023, 8:26 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian military has not made any significant progress during the counteroffensive, as the areas where Kiev claimed it made gains were not even close to the battlefield or Russia's key defensive build-up, ex-Pentagon official and military historian Douglas Macgregor said.
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Cyclone-Battered New Zealand Slips Into Recession, Facing 'Awkward' Outlook
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/cyclone-battered-new-zealand-slips-into-recession-facing-awkward-outlook-1111170526.html
June 15, 2023, 7:51 AM
After the COVID-19 pandemic, New Zealand emerged as a global trendsetter in raising interest rates to combat the inflation wave. Now it has officially slid into recession in a likely harbinger of what lies ahead for others.
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Russian Tornado-G MLRS Crews in Combat Action During Special Op
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/russian-tornado-g-mlrs-crews-in-combat-action-during-special-op-1111172049.html
June 15, 2023, 7:43 AM
The Tornado-G Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is a highly advanced military weapon system that provides long-range artillery support to ground forces. One of the key features of the Tornado-G MLRS is its ability to return rapid fire.
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Japan, US Discussing Supply of 155mm Shells for Ukraine's Counteroffensive - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/japan-us-discussing-supply-of-155mm-shells-for-ukraines-counteroffensive---reports-1111175167.html
June 15, 2023, 7:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Japan is considering supplying 155mm artillery shells to the United States under a 2016 deal that allows the two countries to trade ammunition as part of their security alliance, US media reported on Thursday, citing sources.
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Texas Gov. Busses Migrants to LA, Says Biden ‘Refuses to Secure Border’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/texas-gov-busses-migrants-to-la-says-biden-refuses-to-secure-border-1111169891.html
June 15, 2023, 6:27 AM
Amid the raging border crisis, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, along with authorities in Arizona and Florida, have been utilizing the strategy of sending busloads or even airplanes filled with illegal immigrants to the US capital and major Democratic Party strongholds - self-pronounced "sanctuary" cities.
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Link Between Birth Control, Depression Established in Massive Study
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/link-between-birth-control-depression-established-in-massive-study-1111135160.html
June 15, 2023, 5:29 AM
So-called combined oral contraceptives (commonly referred to as "The Pill") were pioneered in the Sixties and were regarded as one of the catalysts of the sexual revolution.
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Nine Drones Detected Over Crimea Overnight, 6 Downed, 3 Jammed - Region Head
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/nine-drones-detected-over-crimea-overnight-6-downed-3-jammed---region-head-1111169684.html
June 15, 2023, 4:35 AM
SIMFEROPOL Russia (Sputnik) - Six drones were shot down and three more were grounded by electronic warfare equipment in the Crimea overnight, Sergey Aksenov, the head of the region, said Thursday.
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Researchers Discover Chemical Traces of Universe's First Stars
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/researchers-discover-chemical-traces-of-universes-first-stars-1111168369.html
June 15, 2023, 4:01 AM
The discovery of the chemical traces of the oldest stars offers valuable insights into the early universe and our origins, filling a gap in our understanding of cosmic history.
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Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes in Philippines - EMSC
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/magnitude-62-earthquake-strikes-in-philippines---emsc-1111168519.html
June 15, 2023, 3:55 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake occurred in the Philippines early Thursday, according to data provided by the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).
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Former Staffers Say Trump ‘Scared S—less’ Over Indictment Despite Displays of Confidence
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/former-staffers-say-trump-scared-sless-over-indictment-despite-displays-of-confidence-1111168095.html
June 15, 2023, 3:43 AM
Trump pleaded not guilty to 37 federal criminal counts related to his alleged mishandling of classified documents on Tuesday. The former president has continued to condemn his latest indictment as being part of a politically-motivated move to prevent his 2024 White House bid.
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NSFW Trump-Biden Debate Stream Previews AI Implications Ahead of 2024 Election
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/nsfw-trump-biden-debate-stream-previews-ai-implications-ahead-of-2024-election-1111167591.html
June 15, 2023, 3:25 AM
Earlier this year, a 24/7 Stream of AI-generated “Seinfeld” was launched. Despite being filled with empty pauses and nonsensical dialog, the stream was a huge hit before it was banned from Twitch after AI Jerry Seinfeld made a transphobic joke.
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Rise of Influencers: Youth Look to Social Media Figures Not Journalists for News, Report Finds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/rise-of-influencers-youth-look-to-social-media-figures-not-journalists-for-news-report-finds-1111167843.html
June 15, 2023, 2:58 AM
Putting the dinosaur in 'dinosaur media,' a new report has outlined how traditional media is now competing with social media influencers to get the attention of young readers.
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House Republicans Renew Request for FBI Info on January 5 Pipe Bomb Probe - Letter
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/house-republicans-renew-request-for-fbi-info-on-january-5-pipe-bomb-probe---letter-1111167062.html
June 15, 2023, 2:12 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A group of US House Republican lawmakers sent a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray reiterating their request for information from the agency on its probe into pipe bombs placed near the Democratic National Committee and Republican National Committee headquarters on January 5, 2021.
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Russia to Start Testing Fully Self-Driving Cars in 2025/2026 - Deputy Prime Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/russia-to-start-testing-fully-self-driving-cars-in-20252026---deputy-prime-minister-1111166924.html
June 15, 2023, 1:50 AM
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Tests of fully driverless vehicles could begin in Russia in 2025-2026, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov said on Wednesday.
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‘This is For the Refs’: Crenshaw Mocks Officials by Popping Out Glass Eye After Football Game
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/this-is-for-the-refs-crenshaw-mocks-officials-by-popping-out-glass-eye-after-football-game-1111166391.html
June 15, 2023, 1:24 AM
The Congressional Soccer Match (CSM) is an annual event that brings together members of Congress, Hill staff, corporations and representatives of the public to take part in a soccer (football) tournament. And even at such an event, curiosities can occur.
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No Talk of Extension If 'Istanbul Package' Does Not Work Until July 17 - Lavrov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/no-talk-of-extension-if-istanbul-package-does-not-work-until-july-17---lavrov-1111166548.html
June 15, 2023, 12:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - If the Russian part of the "Istanbul package" does not work until July 17, there can be no talk of extending it, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
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Researchers Uncover Essential Ingredient for Life in Enceladus' 'Soda Ocean'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/researchers-uncover-essential-ingredient-for-life-in-enceladus-soda-ocean-1111165105.html
June 15, 2023, 12:37 AM
Data from NASA's Cassini spacecraft has revealed that Saturn's moon Enceladus contains phosphorus in its subsurface ocean. The discovery of dissolved sodium phosphate in the ocean makes Enceladus even more intriguing in the search for habitable worlds beyond Earth.
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Report: Biden Administration Weighing ‘Israel Model’ for Ukraine Instead of NATO Membership
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/report-biden-administration-weighing-israel-model-for-ukraine-instead-of-nato-membership-1111165251.html
June 15, 2023, 12:04 AM
In 2008, Ukraine was denied membership to NATO, with opponents to Ukraine’s membership citing potential effects on Europe’s relationship with Russia as a major issue.
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Australia to Introduce Bill Blocking Russian Lease for Embassy Near Parliament Building
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/australia-to-introduce-bill-blocking-russian-lease-for-embassy-near-parliament-building-1111165674.html
June 14, 2023, 11:38 PM
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced early Thursday that lawmakers would be introducing legislation to terminate Russia's lease on land near Parliament House in Canberra over national security concerns.
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Video: British WWII Submarine HMS Triumph Found off Greek Coast
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/video-british-wwii-submarine-hms-triumph-found-off-greek-coast-1111164503.html
June 14, 2023, 10:12 PM
HMS Triumph, launched in 1938, completed over 20 missions during World War II, including attacks on Axis ships and submarines in the Mediterranean Sea. However, its most notable achievements came in the form of covert operations.
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‘Higher for Longer’: Fed’s June Rate Pause Presages Anticipated Future Hikes, Economists Warn
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/higher-for-longer-feds-june-rate-pause-presages-anticipated-future-hikes-economists-warn-1111163968.html
June 14, 2023, 9:17 PM
Even though the Federal Reserve has decided not to raise interest rates this month, the economic projections it released on Wednesday show the central bank anticipates trouble on the horizon, economists told Sputnik.
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US Knew About Kiev's Plan to Attack Kakhovka Dam, Refused to 'Stop It' - Russian Diplomat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/us-knew-about-kievs-plan-to-attack-kakhovka-dam-refused-to-stop-it---russian-diplomat-1111163703.html
June 14, 2023, 9:10 PM
The destruction of the Novaya Kakhovka dam last week resulted in several deaths and prompted the evacuation of thousands in the region. The Russian Emergencies Ministry said that the attack resulted in 1.2 billion rubles ($14 million) in damage.
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Israeli Jets Strike Targets Near Syria’s Damascus - Russian Military
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/israeli-jets-strike-targets-near-syrias-damascus---russian-military-1111163847.html
June 14, 2023, 8:26 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two Israeli fighter jets attacked targets near Damascus with four guided air bombs on Wednesday, Oleg Gurinov, the deputy head of the Russian Center for the Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said, adding that the Arab country’s air defense downed one of the bombs.
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US Senator Blocks Arms Sales to Hungary for Stalling of Sweden’s Entry to NATO
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/us-senator-blocks-arms-sales-to-hungary-for-stalling-of-swedens-entry-to-nato-1111163317.html
June 14, 2023, 7:39 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Senator James Risch will stall arms sales to Hungary as punishment for Budapest delaying Sweden’s accession to the NATO alliance, the top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee said on Wednesday.
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Docs Trump Being Prosecuted Over ‘Should Not Be Secret’ in the First Place
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/docs-trump-being-prosecuted-for-possessing-should-not-be-secret-from-american-people-1111163000.html
June 14, 2023, 7:26 PM
Donald Trump was arraigned at a Miami court on Tuesday on 37 felony counts related to the alleged mishandling of classified documents removed from the White House at the end of his tenure as president in January 2021. But legacy media coverage of the case is burying the lead, says veteran investigative journalist Dave Lindorff.
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Sberbank Suggests Easing Curbs on Cash Exports From Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/sberbank-suggests-easing-curbs-on-cash-exports-from-russia-1111162582.html
June 14, 2023, 7:07 PM
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Sberbank believes it is safe to ease state limits on foreign trade in US dollars and euros after Russia accumulated a comfortable liquidity buffer, the deputy chairman of the lender's executive board said Wednesday.
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Illinois Man Charged After Shooting Himself While Dreaming
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/illinois-man-charged-after-shooting-himself-while-dreaming-1111162447.html
June 14, 2023, 7:05 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Illinois resident Mark Dicara has been charged today with possession of a firearm without a valid owners identification card and for its reckless discharge, both of which are felonies, Lake Barrington Sheriff’s Office said in a press release on Wednesday.
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Russian, Indian Investment Bodies Agree to Jointly Work on Developing Bilateral Relations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/russian-indian-investment-bodies-agree-to-jointly-work-on-developing-bilateral-relations-1111162328.html
June 14, 2023, 7:02 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Export Center (REC) and the Indian Chamber of International Business (ICIB) agreed to work together to strengthen trade and economic relations between Russia and India and promote effective interaction between the business communities of the two countries, the REC said on Wednesday.
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Canada Counts on Foreign Firefighter Aid, Stands Ready to Help Others Too
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/canada-counts-on-foreign-firefighter-aid-stands-ready-to-help-others-too-1111162032.html
June 14, 2023, 6:57 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Canada sees international firefighting assistance as sustainable and counts on it just like friendly countries can rely on Canadians to help them during their wildfires season, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday.
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Brazil Hopes to Reach $10Bln in Trade With Russia by Putin's Visit in 2024 - Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/brazil-hopes-to-reach-10bln-in-trade-with-russia-by-putins-visit-in-2024---minister-1111161931.html
June 14, 2023, 6:53 PM
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (Sputnik) - Brazil hopes to achieve $10 billion in trade with Russia by the visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2024, Deputy Brazilian Foreign Minister Laudemar Goncalves de Aguiar Neto said on Wednesday.
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Why Trump's Classified Docs Case Won't be Easy & Speedy for Biden's DOJ
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/why-trumps-classified-docs-case-wont-be-easy--speedy-for-bidens-doj-1111160549.html
June 14, 2023, 6:50 PM
Even though the US Department of Justice's case against former President Donald Trump looks strong, it will most likely be mired in delays and controversy, legal experts warn.
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Majority of Americans Believe Biden Family Received Foreign Money to Impact Policy - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/majority-of-americans-believe-biden-family-received-foreign-money-to-impact-policy---poll-1111161512.html
June 14, 2023, 6:49 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A majority of likely voters in the United States believe that President Joe Biden and his family received payments from foreign nationals to influence US policy, a new Trafalgar Group/Convention of States Action poll revealed Wednesday.
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Russia Taking Note of New Leaks Regarding Nord Stream Sabotage - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/russia-taking-note-of-new-leaks-regarding-nord-stream-sabotage---kremlin-1111161344.html
June 14, 2023, 6:42 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow is taking note of new leaks related to the Nord Stream sabotage, considering them to potentially be deliberate attempts to divert attention from those really involved in the attack, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
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China's Xi Puts Forth Proposal to Settle Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/chinas-xi-puts-forth-proposal-to-settle-israeli-palestinian-conflict-1111161224.html
June 14, 2023, 6:40 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday put forward a three-point proposal to resolve the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during the meeting with his Palestinian counterpart, Mahmoud Abbas.
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Fed Skips Rate Hike in June After 10 Previous Increases, Says Could Hike Again
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/fed-skips-rate-hike-in-june-after-10-previous-increases-says-could-hike-again-1111160449.html
June 14, 2023, 6:22 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Federal Reserve on Wednesday decided to skip a rate hike in June after 10 straight increases over the past 15 months but cautioned that it will do another raise if necessary based on inflation.
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Russia's Combat Laser Systems
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/russias-combat-laser-systems-1111141950.html
June 14, 2023, 6:19 PM
Until the 1980s, laser weapons were considered the stuff of science fiction, with engineers needing to solve a range of complex problems, like how to generate enough power to create laser pulses powerful enough to destroy enemy targets. Major advances have since been made. Check out three laser systems fielded by Russia's military.
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Which Russian Weapons Systems Have Built-In AI?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/which-russian-weapons-systems-have-built-in-ai-1111158825.html
June 14, 2023, 6:03 PM
Russia’s minister of industry confirmed to Sputnik on Tuesday that an S-350 Vityaz missile system operating in “automatic mode” had been successfully used in the ongoing Russia-NATO proxy war in Ukraine. How has Russia incorporated AI in its military equipment? What is it used for? And which specific systems have it? Sputnik explores.
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St. Petersburg Economic Forum Key to World’s De-Dollarization, Iran’s Envoy to Moscow Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/st-petersburg-economic-forum-key-to-worlds-de-dollarization-irans-envoy-to-moscow-says-1111158135.html
June 14, 2023, 5:36 PM
Tehran and Moscow have grown increasingly close in recent years as the two nations have found themselves the targets of US sanctions and regime change efforts. Economic, cultural, and military projects have enhanced trans-Caspian cooperation despite US efforts to edge into the region - and edge them out.
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New US Arms Package Shows ‘Qualitative Change’ Underway for Ukrainian Army
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/new-us-arms-package-shows-qualitative-change-underway-for-ukrainian-army-1111153485.html
June 14, 2023, 5:31 PM
The most recent US aid package to Ukraine, which is in the middle of a stalled-out counteroffensive against Russian lines, reveals the Pentagon is rapidly running out of both money and weapons reserves, weakening its ability to behave as a “bully” around the world, an expert told Sputnik.
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US OKs Some COVID-Related Transactions With Iran, Venezuela Until June 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/us-oks-some-covid-related-transactions-with-iran-venezuela-until-june-2024-1111158699.html
June 14, 2023, 5:13 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Department of the Treasury issued licenses authorizing certain transactions and activities related to the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of COVID-19 with the governments of Iran and Venezuela for one year, according to the licenses published on Wednesday.
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UK Foreign Secretary to Visit China for First Time in Over 5 Years - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/uk-foreign-secretary-to-visit-china-for-first-time-in-over-5-years---reports-1111158006.html
June 14, 2023, 5:02 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - After having received an invitation to visit China, UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly may become the first foreign secretary of the United Kingdom to do so in more than five years, media reported on Wednesday, citing high-ranking sources.
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Polish 'Repair Hub' for Kiev's Leopards Amplifies National Security Risks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/polish-repair-hub-for-kievs-leopards-amplifies-national-security-risks-1111153876.html
June 14, 2023, 4:58 PM
Berlin and Warsaw are due to finalize a deal to create a Polish "repair hub" for Leopard battle tanks prior to a July NATO summit. Sputnik sat down with Mateusz Piskorski, political observer and columnist for the Myśl Polska (Polish Thought) newspaper, to discuss the development.
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Trump's Deep State Enemies Take Persecution From Congress to Courts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/trumps-deep-state-enemies-take-persecution-from-congress-to-courts-1111148102.html
June 14, 2023, 4:51 PM
Donald Trump now faces two simultaneous prosecutions: one in New York for allegedly paying off a former mistress and another in Miami for possession of classified documents. Political activist and law professor Tim Canova said Trump's enemies had merely moved the forum for their attacks on him from Congress to the courts.
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Putin Pledges to Help Cuba Overcome 'Unlawful' Sanctions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/putin-pledges-to-help-cuba-overcome-unlawful-sanctions-1111155626.html
June 14, 2023, 4:45 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will assist the Cuban people in overcoming the "unlawful" sanctions they have been struggling with for decades, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
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Bill Gates Arrives in China to Engage Beijing on Global Health, Development Challenges
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/bill-gates-arrives-in-china-to-engage-beijing-on-global-health-development-challenges-1111154068.html
June 14, 2023, 4:39 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US billionaire Bill Gates announced on Wednesday that he arrived in China for the first time since 2019 and intends to engage with Gates Foundation partners on issues pertaining to global health and development challenges.
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NATO to Start Training Ukrainian Pilots on F-16s This Summer
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/nato-to-start-training-ukrainian-pilots-on-f-16s-this-summer-1111153749.html
June 14, 2023, 4:35 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday that the alliance will begin the training of Ukrainian pilots on F-16s this summer.
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What is a 'Sanitary Zone' and How Could It be Created in Ukraine?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/what-is-a-sanitary-zone-and-how-could-it-be-created-in-ukraine-1111152233.html
June 14, 2023, 4:20 PM
Moscow could respond to Ukraine's incursions, sabotage attacks, and shelling of the Russian border regions by creating a "sanitary zone," Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with military journalists. What could the creation of a "sanitary zone" mean for Ukraine?
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US House Panel Proposes Expansion of Anti-Russian Energy Policy for US Bases in Europe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/us-house-panel-proposes-expansion-of-anti-russian-energy-policy-for-us-bases-in-europe-1111153364.html
June 14, 2023, 4:01 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House Armed Services panel’s Subcommittee on Readiness released an initial copy of their Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) proposals before a markup on Wednesday, including a measure to expand a policy that combats the use of Russian energy at US military bases in Europe.
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US Aims to Replenish Strategic Petroleum Reserve Amid Falling Oil Prices
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/us-aims-to-replenish-strategic-petroleum-reserve-amid-falling-oil-prices-1111148608.html
June 14, 2023, 2:42 PM
The US Department of Energy (DOE) intends to repurchase 12 million barrels of crude oil this year to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), which is at a 40-year low, in response to energy security concerns and changing market conditions.
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'Salty' Space Rock Offers Clues as to How Planet Earth Got Its Water
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/salty-space-rock-offers-clues-as-to-how-planet-earth-got-its-water-1111150770.html
June 14, 2023, 2:41 PM
There have been numerous theories about how our planet got its water, ranging from delivery by comet, a “dirty snowball” made of ice and rock, asteroid transfer from the outer regions of the solar system, or volcanic outgassing from the interior of the Earth itself.
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Erdogan Says Turkey Will Not Change Approach to Sweden's NATO Membership at July Summit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/erdogan-says-turkey-will-not-change-approach-to-swedens-nato-membership-at-july-summit-1111151287.html
June 14, 2023, 1:58 PM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkey should not be expected to change its approach to Sweden's NATO membership bid ahead of the alliance's summit in Lithuania unless Stockholm fulfills its obligations, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday.
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Washington Trying to Blackmail Armenians in Karabakh Into US-Brokered Talks: Here’s Why
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/washington-trying-to-blackmail-armenians-in-karabakh-into-us-brokered-talks-heres-why-1111147719.html
June 14, 2023, 1:51 PM
The dispute between Armenians and Azerbaijanis over the landlocked mountainous region of Nagorno-Karabakh has been a source of severe tensions between the Caucasus nations, with several conflicts fought over the territory over the past 35 years. Moscow has worked tirelessly to mediate the crisis.
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US Fed Expected to Hit Pause on Rate Hikes, But What Will Come Next?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/us-fed-expected-to-hit-pause-on-rate-hikes-but-what-will-come-next--1111140058.html
June 14, 2023, 1:48 PM
The US Federal Reserve is set to announce whether it will again raise interest rates on Wednesday against the backdrop of inflation still more than twice the central bank’s goal, and warnings that the economy is facing the possibility of "stagflation," despite having dodged the debt default bullet thanks to a hammered-out debt ceiling agreement.
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Sri Lanka, Russia’s Rosatom to Build Nuclear Plant Together - Ambassador
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/sri-lanka-russias-rosatom-to-build-nuclear-plant-together---ambassador-1111150593.html
June 14, 2023, 1:37 PM
ST.PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Sri Lanka has reached a deal with Russian nuclear giant Rosatom to build a nuclear power plant that may run two reactors and generate 300 megawatts of energy, the Sri Lankan ambassador in Russia said Wednesday.
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Algerian Minister Urges Russian Firms to Invest More in Country's Resource Exploration
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/algerian-minister-urges-russian-firms-to-invest-more-in-countrys-resource-exploration-1111150486.html
June 14, 2023, 1:35 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Algeria is interested in doing business with Russian companies and urges them to invest more in the country's resource extraction and exploration industries, Algerian Energy Minister Mohamed Arkab said on Wednesday.
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US Treasury Chief in Denial Over Dollar Decline as Dominant Currency
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/us-treasury-chief-in-denial-over-dollar-decline-as-dominant-currency-1111140281.html
June 14, 2023, 1:24 PM
Unprecedented western sanctions and trade embargoes on Russia have finally pushed the world's biggest fossil fuels and grain exporter to take payment in its main trading partners' currencies — cutting demand for the US dollar.
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EU Parliament Says Ready to Negotiate on First-Ever Law on Artificial Intelligence
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/eu-parliament-says-ready-to-negotiate-on-first-ever-law-on-artificial-intelligence-1111150119.html
June 14, 2023, 1:18 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Parliament on Wednesday adopted its negotiating position on the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act which proposes rules for the use of AI in Europe that aim at promoting responsible handling of the technology and protecting people from its possible harmful effects.
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Blinken to Discuss US-China Ties, Issues of Concern During Visit to Beijing - State Dept.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/blinken-to-discuss-us-china-ties-issues-of-concern-during-visit-to-beijing---state-dept-1111150001.html
June 14, 2023, 1:16 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit China in the coming days for talks with senior officials on a range of bilateral issues of concern, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement on Wednesday.
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Kremlin Aide on Macron's Possible Visit to BRICS Summit: Guests Often Invited to Summits
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/kremlin-aide-on-macrons-possible-visit-to-brics-summit-guests-often-invited-to-summits-1111149809.html
June 14, 2023, 1:12 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Wednesday that he is not aware about the plans of French President Emmanuel Macron to take part in the BRICS summit hosted South Africa, but noted that such summits often have guests who are not directly involved in their work.
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Kremlin Says Russia Can Withdraw From Grain Deal After Its Termination
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/kremlin-says-russia-can-withdraw-from-grain-deal-after-its-termination-1111149597.html
June 14, 2023, 1:07 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia can withdraw from the grain deal after the termination of the agreement, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
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Moscow on Delivery of Uranium Shells to Kiev: Washington Believes This Will Not Affect US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/moscow-on-delivery-of-uranium-shells-to-kiev-washington-believes-this-will-not-affect-us-1111149276.html
June 14, 2023, 1:00 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Washington believed that the delivery of depleted uranium shells to Ukraine will not affect the United States, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik on Wednesday.
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US Envoy to NATO Says Allies Yet to Agree on Ukraine's NATO Membership
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/us-envoy-to-nato-says-allies-yet-to-agree-on-ukraines-nato-membership-1111149115.html
June 14, 2023, 12:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO allies cannot agree on Ukraine's prospects for membership, with a couple member states still "in opposition" on the matter, US Permanent Representative to NATO Julianne Smith said on Wednesday.
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Ukraine Lost Some 7,500 People on Contact Line Since June 4 - Russian MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230614/ukraine-lost-some-7500-people-on-contact-line-since-june-4---russian-mod-1111148435.html
June 14, 2023, 12:25 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian troops have lost about 7,500 military both killed and injured on the line of contact alone since June 4, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
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