Israeli Protesters Block Central Highway in Tel Aviv
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/israeli-protesters-block-central-highway-in-tel-aviv-1111759151.html
July 8, 2023, 9:55 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - People protesting against the controversial judicial reform in Israel have blocked the main highway in Tel Aviv, a Sputnik correspondent reports.
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Top Iranian, Algerian Diplomats Discuss Visa Abolition, African Union, Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/top-iranian-algerian-diplomats-discuss-visa-abolition-african-union-israel-1111759026.html
July 8, 2023, 9:07 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said on Saturday that he had discussed with his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf, a wide range of issues, including the abolition of the visa regime between the two countries, the African Union and Israel's intention to join the organization.
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Trump’s Royal Ramble
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/trumps-royal-ramble-1111758747.html
July 8, 2023, 8:47 PM
Special Counsel Jack Smith is looking into a Trump-era Oval Office meeting that reportedly turned chaotic as White House lawyers and Donald Trump’s advisers “yelled” at each other while discussing plans to keep the former President in power.
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Daily UK-Bound Migrant Crossings Via English Channel Hit New Record for 2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/daily-uk-bound-migrant-crossings-via-english-channel-hit-new-record-for-2023-1111758445.html
July 8, 2023, 8:35 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Nearly 700 illegal migrants came to the United Kingdom in small boats across the English Channel on Friday, marking a new daily high for this year, the government said.
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Kiev’s Promise Not to Use Cluster Bombs Against Civilians is Meaningless: Here’s Why
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/kievs-promise-not-to-use-cluster-bombs-against-civilians-is-meaningless-heres-why-1111757453.html
July 8, 2023, 7:20 PM
Multiple US allies, human rights and anti-war groups, the UN and Moscow have condemned Washington’s decision to send howitzer-launched DPICM cluster bombs to Ukraine. Kiev have promised not to use the weapons against civilians, but Kiev’s record using the NATO weapons it has already speaks for itself, experts told Sputnik.
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FDA Greenlights 'Breakthrough' Alzheimer's Drug Amid Risk and Cost Concerns
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/fda-greenlights-breakthrough-alzheimers-drug-amid-risk-and-cost-concerns-1111756921.html
July 8, 2023, 6:52 PM
Leqembi, a breakthrough drug for Alzheimer's disease, as received the FDA’s nod for use, but medical experts caution about potential side effects, and call for training medical professionals before use.
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Scott Ritter: Cluster Munitions Will Change Nothing for Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/scott-ritter-cluster-munitions-will-change-nothing-for-ukraine-1111754159.html
July 8, 2023, 5:51 PM
The Biden administration has announced that it will be authorizing a new tranche of military support for Ukraine
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Could Biden's Approach Toward 'Forever Chemicals' in Water Affect His 2024 Hopes?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/could-bidens-approach-toward-forever-chemicals-in-water-affect-his-2024-hopes-1111754823.html
July 8, 2023, 5:26 PM
Environmental justice advocate Anthony Rogers-Wright has called on the Biden administration and environmental agencies to step up action in tackling the presence of harmful chemicals in US tap water systems, while highlighting the potential health hazards associated with the chemicals.
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Chinese Vice Premier Voices Concern Over US Sanctions on Beijing to US Treasury Secretary
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/chinese-vice-premier-voices-concern-over-us-sanctions-on-beijing-to-us-treasury-secretary-1111756702.html
July 8, 2023, 5:24 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Yellen is visiting China from July 6-9. She is scheduled to meet with senior Chinese officials and discuss with them several economic issues amid rising tensions over trade restrictions.
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FBI Says Can't Confirm or Deny Biden's Iran Envoy Malley Under Federal Probe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/fbi-says-cant-confirm-or-deny-bidens-iran-envoy-malley-under-federal-probe-1111756517.html
July 8, 2023, 5:16 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The FBI said that the Justice Department cannot disclose more information keeping with standard practice.
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Kremlin Calls Return of Azov Leaders to Ukraine Violation of Existing Agreements
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/kremlin-calls-return-of-azov-leaders-to-ukraine-violation-of-existing-agreements-1111756212.html
July 8, 2023, 5:11 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The return of the leaders of the nationalist Azov battalion* from Turkiye to Ukraine is a violation of the terms of the existing agreements both on the part of Ankara and Kiev, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Sputnik on Saturday.
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US Congressman on Decision to Send Cluster Bombs: No One in Biden Admin Seeks Peace in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/us-congressman-on-decision-to-send-cluster-bombs-no-one-in-biden-admin-seeks-peace-in-ukraine-1111755892.html
July 8, 2023, 5:06 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Paul Gosar noted that Ukraine's counteroffensive had gained little to nothing, as Russia had stopped the US weapon-backed Ukrainian troops.
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Spain Joins NATO Allies, UN in Opposing US Transfer of Cluster Munitions to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/spain-joins-nato-allies-un-in-opposing-us-transfer-of-cluster-munitions-to-ukraine-1111755149.html
July 8, 2023, 4:56 PM
The Biden administration signed off on the delivery of howitzer-launched cluster munitions to Ukraine on Friday of a kind which the US military had previously pledged to destroy. Russian officials condemned the move as a major escalation.
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UK Chancellor Doubtful on Pre-Election Tax Cuts Amid Rising Inflation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/uk-chancellor-doubtful-on-pre-election-tax-cuts-amid-rising-inflation-1111750410.html
July 8, 2023, 4:26 PM
The UK chancellor has urged businesses to help address the issue of soaring prices, as the government is falling significantly short of its promise to reduce inflation from 8.7 percent to 5 percent.
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How Much Money Has NATO Pledged to Ukraine to Date?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/how-much-money-has-nato-pledged-to-ukraine-to-date-1111750154.html
July 8, 2023, 4:07 PM
NATO announced a 500 million euro ($546 million) security assistance package to Ukraine on Friday, this time for support equipment. How much have the US and its allies spent on military aid to Ukraine in total?
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'Pull the Plug on This': Internet Rattled as AI-Powered Robots Claim to Be 'Better Leaders'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/pull-the-plug-on-this-internet-rattled-as-ai-powered-robots-claim-to-be-better-leaders-1111748981.html
July 8, 2023, 4:01 PM
Amid warnings of the potential dangers linked to excessively "smart" AI tools voiced by tech gurus and scholars, some of the most advanced humanoid robots were recently brought together at a global summit in Geneva, along with around 3,000 experts in the field, to argue that the power of artificial intelligence could be harnessed for good.
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Brainwashed Foreign Mercs Fighting in Ukraine Get Shockingly Low Pay, Have to Arm Themselves
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/what-motivates-mercs-to-fight-in-ukraine-and-how-much-do-they-get-paid-1111754318.html
July 8, 2023, 3:17 PM
Thousands of foreign fighters joined the ranks of Ukrainian forces in 2022, some looking for a payday, others manipulated by their countries' media into believing they would be fighting for freedom against cartoonish Russian villains. The Russian MoD has warned foreigners that the rules of international humanitarian law don’t apply to mercs.
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Karine Jean-Pierre Caught Lying About Biden Family's Presence in WH When Cocaine Was Found
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/karine-jean-pierre-caught-lying-about-biden-familys-presence-in-wh-when-cocaine-was-found-1111746250.html
July 8, 2023, 2:40 PM
The White House press secretary has denied Biden family's presence at presidential residence despite evidence showing otherwise, raising questions about their potential involvement in the cocaine incident.
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Ukrainian Armed Forces Face Difficulties With Challenger 2 Tanks Amid UK Demands
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/ukrainian-armed-forces-face-difficulties-with-challenger-2-tanks-amid-uk-demands-1111742933.html
July 8, 2023, 2:08 PM
In May, UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said that all the Challenger 2 tanks promised to Kiev had arrived in Ukraine.
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Canada Announces Opposition to Use of Cluster Munitions Amid US Supplies to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/canada-announces-opposition-to-use-of-cluster-munitions-amid-us-supplies-to-ukraine-1111753870.html
July 8, 2023, 2:00 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Canadian government said on Saturday that it remained opposed to the use of cluster munitions following the United States' decision to deliver such weapons to Ukraine.
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Russian Troops Thwart Attack by Ukrainian Forces in Zaporozhye Direction
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/russian-troops-thwart-attack-by-ukrainian-forces-in-zaporozhye-direction-1111746101.html
July 8, 2023, 1:43 PM
In early June, Ukraine launched its long-promised counteroffensive after several postponements. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Ukrainian troops are continuing to try, but failing to advance in three sectors: South Donetsk, Artemovsk (Bakhmut), and Zaporozhye, with the latter being the primary focus.
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Supplying Cluster Munitions to Ukraine Will Make US Complicit in Death of Civilians – Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/supplying-cluster-munitions-to-ukraine-will-make-us-complicit-in-death-of-people--moscow-1111752981.html
July 8, 2023, 1:18 PM
The Pentagon announced the planned transfer of cluster munitions as part of a new $800 million military assistance package for Ukraine being assembled by the Joe Biden administration on Friday afternoon.
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Watch Russian Defense Chief Sergei Shoigu Inspects Combat Training of Military Personnel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/watch-russian-defense-chief-sergey-shoigu-inspects-combat-training-of-military-personnel-1111751052.html
July 8, 2023, 1:03 PM
Earlier this week, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that the ongoing Ukrainian counteroffensive had not reached its goals in any of the directions of the military campaign.
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Biden Admin Lying to Americans 'About Everything to Do With Ukraine' - RJK Jr
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/biden-admin-lying-to-americans-about-everything-to-do-with-ukraine---rjk-jr--1111745798.html
July 8, 2023, 1:01 PM
Robert F Kennedy Jr, the present 2024 presidential hopeful and nephew to assassinated former US President John F Kennedy, previously said at a town hall event that the Ukraine crisis had been turned by Washington into "a proxy war between Russia and the United States".
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Biden's Cluster Munitions Transfer to Ukraine Ripped as 'Terrible Mistake' by Top Dems
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/bidens-cluster-munitions-transfer-to-ukraine-ripped-as-terrible-mistake-by-top-dems-1111741232.html
July 8, 2023, 12:56 PM
The Pentagon and the White House formally signed off on the delivery of controversial cluster munitions to Kiev as part of a new military aid package fueling NATO's ongoing proxy war against Russia in Ukraine. Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov called the move a "gesture of desperation" that is pushing humanity closer to a new world war.
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Ukrainian Forces Lose Over 700 Soldiers in 4 Directions in Past 24 Hours - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/ukrainian-forces-loses-over-700-soldiers-in-4-directions-in-past-24-hours---mod-1111751527.html
July 8, 2023, 12:30 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kiev has continued its unsuccessful attempts to advance in the South Donetsk, Donetsk, Zaporozhye, South Donetsk and Krasny Liman directions, as a result of which Ukrainian troops lost over 700 military in the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
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Austrian Opposition Says Joining Sky Shield Project Contradicts Country's Neutrality
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/austrian-opposition-says-joining-sky-shield-project-contradicts-countrys-neutrality-1111749225.html
July 8, 2023, 11:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - On Friday, Austrian Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner and her Swiss counterpart, Viola Amherd, gave the green light to the move of joining the German-led initiative and signed a relevant memorandum of understanding despite the fact that both nations had previously committed to adhering a neutral foreign policy stance.
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FBI Probing Biden's Iran Envoy Malley Over Handling of Classified Information - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/fbi-probing-bidens-iran-envoy-malley-over-handling-of-classified-information---reports-1111748879.html
July 8, 2023, 11:45 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Last month, Malley said he was placed on leave while his security clearance is under investigation, but did not disclose when he went on leave and for how long.
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Cluster Munitions ‘Terrorist Method’ of Warfare - Russia's Upper House Defense Committee
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/cluster-munitions-terrorist-method-of-warfare---russias-upper-house-defense-committee-1111748742.html
July 8, 2023, 11:40 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - On Friday, the United States unveiled a new military assistance package for Ukraine that includes cluster munitions.
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Canadian Judge: Thumbs-Up Emoji Means Contract Acceptance, Orders Farmer to Pay
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/canadian-judge-thumbs-up-emoji-means-contract-acceptance-orders-farmer-to-pay-1111742214.html
July 8, 2023, 11:26 AM
In a novel judgment, a court in Saskatchewan ruled that the thumbs-up emoji has the same legal weight as a signature, and a farmer has been ordered to pay tens of thousands of dollars for contract breach.
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BRICS Needs Qualitative Expansion, Says Russian Lawmaker
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/brics-needs-qualitative-expansion-says-russian-lawmaker-1111739496.html
July 8, 2023, 10:57 AM
On Friday, Belarusian Ambassador to Brazil Sergey Lukashevich has passed a note to the Brazilian government conforming Minsk's desire to become a full-fledged member of BRICS.
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Ukrainian Forces Abandon Positions in Zaporozhye Region, Say Authorities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/ukrainian-forces-abandon-positions-in-zaporozhye-region-say-authorities-1111742073.html
July 8, 2023, 10:44 AM
Ukraine launched its long-awaited counteroffensive in early June after a number of postponements. Russia's Defense Ministry said that Ukrainian troops continue to try but are failing to advance along three directions: South Donetsk, Artemovsk (Bakhmut) and Zaporozhye, the latter being of primary focus.
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Tucker Carlson Hopes Trump & RFK Jr. Win 2024 Nomination Despite 'Very Tough Time' Getting It
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/tucker-carlson-hopes-trump--rfk-jr-win-2024-nomination-despite-very-tough-time-getting-it-1111739103.html
July 8, 2023, 10:38 AM
Tucker Carlson, the former top star of Fox News, sat down for his first large-scale interview after he parted ways with the network in late April. The conservative political commentator weighed in on everything ranging from the contenders in the upcoming 2024 presidential election, to why he was dropped by Fox.
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Mexico Open to Resume Direct Flights With Russia, Logistics Complicate Process - Diplomat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/mexico-open-to-resume-direct-flights-with-russia-logistics-complicate-process-1111741350.html
July 8, 2023, 8:06 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Mexico is open to relaunch a direct air traffic with Russia, but the logistics and alternative routes via the North Pole complicate the process, reducing the likelihood that the move would take place in the near future, Mexican Ambassador to Moscow Eduardo Villegas Mejias told Sputnik.
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At Least 38 Rights Groups Opposing US's Cluster Bombs Delivery to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/at-least-38-rights-groups-opposing-uss-cluster-bombs-delivery-to-ukraine-1111738990.html
July 8, 2023, 6:04 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least 38 human rights organizations have publicly opposed a delivery of cluster bombs to Ukraine and expressed concern over the weapon's ability to drop bomblets that can endanger civilians for years by failing to detonate and remaining as explosive hazards, a US newspaper reported.
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Magnificent Marble Head Found in Roman Piazza Possibly of Venus
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/elegant-marble-head-found-in-romes-piazza-possibly-of-aphrodite--1111738094.html
July 8, 2023, 5:41 AM
Rome’s Piazza Augusto Imperatore has been subject to both excavations and various urban construction projects for years. However, recently workers unearthed a fascinating find in the historic center of Italy’s capital.
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Shoigu Inspects Combat Training of Military Personnel of New Formations - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/shoigu-inspects-combat-training-of-military-personnel-of-new-formations---mod-1111737927.html
July 8, 2023, 4:48 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has inspected the organization of training of military personnel of new formations at the training grounds of Russia’s Southern Military District, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
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Russia Requests New UNSC Meeting on Nord Stream Sabotage for July 11
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/russia-requests-new-unsc-meeting-on-nord-stream-sabotage-for-july-11-1111737307.html
July 8, 2023, 4:24 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has requested a new open meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on the sabotage on the Nord Stream pipeline, Russian First Deputy Representative to the UN Dmitry Polyansky said on Saturday.
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Russian Embassy Warns US Against Politicizing OPCW
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/russian-embassy-warns-us-against-politicizing-opcw-1111737198.html
July 8, 2023, 4:22 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Embassy in the US has called on Washington not to politicize the activities of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).
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Rare Granite Mass Found Under Lunar Surface, Upending Understanding of Earth's Satellite
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/rare-granite-mass-found-under-lunar-surface-upending-understanding-of-earths-satellite-1111736842.html
July 8, 2023, 3:42 AM
While the moon is the only celestial body that humans have set foot on, there is still a lot we do not know about its composition and history.
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Cluster Bombs Will Kill Ukraine Civilians, Curse Land for Generations - Former CIA Officer
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/cluster-bombs-will-kill-ukraine-civilians-curse-land-for-generations---former-cia-officer-1111736363.html
July 8, 2023, 3:27 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US cluster munitions sent by the Biden administration will not win the war for Kiev, but will be a curse on Ukraine's farmland for years, former CIA station chief Phil Giraldi told Sputnik.
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Two Drones Shot Down in Russia’s Voronezh Region - Governor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/two-drones-shot-down-in-russias-voronezh-region---governor-1111737008.html
July 8, 2023, 3:24 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Air defense systems in Russia’s Voronezh Region have located and destroyed two drones, regional Governor Alexander Gusev said.
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Disciplinary Panel Recommends Disbarring Giuliani Over Trump Election Claims
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/disciplinary-panel-recommends-disbarring-giuliani-over-trump-election-claims-1111736704.html
July 8, 2023, 2:53 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A three person attorney disciplinary committee recommended that Rudy Giuliani be stripped of his Washington, DC, law license for trying to overturn the results of the 2020 US presidential election, a court filing revealed.
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Erdogan Says 'Hopes' for Extension of Black Sea Grain Initiative Ahead of Anticipated Talks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/erdogan-says-hopes-for-extension-of-black-sea-grain-initiative-ahead-of-anticipated-talks-1111736558.html
July 8, 2023, 2:35 AM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - Turkiye expects that the Black Sea Grain Initiative, also known as the grain deal, will be extended, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said after one-on-one talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Everything You Need to Know About Cluster Bombs US Will Send to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/everything-you-need-to-know-about-cluster-bombs-the-us-will-send-to-ukraine-1111735880.html
July 8, 2023, 2:09 AM
US President Joe Biden confirmed on Friday that the US will deliver cluster munitions, also called cluster bombs, to Ukraine for use against Russia during its special military operation. The move comes despite the US' past condemnation of the weaponry's use.
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Senator Paul: Passing Measure Urging Ukraine Into NATO May Lead US to War With Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230708/senator-paul-passing-measure-urging-ukraine-into-nato-may-lead-us-to-war-with-russia-1111735738.html
July 8, 2023, 12:56 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Republican Senator Rand Paul said in a statement that a proposal from his congressional colleagues to potentially introduce and pass a resolution urging Ukraine's admission into NATO could lead the United States on a path to war with Russia.
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Dutch Ruling Coalition Falls Apart Over Failure to Agree on Refugee Issue
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/dutch-ruling-coalition-falls-apart-over-failure-to-agree-on-refugee-issue-1111735001.html
July 7, 2023, 11:24 PM
THE HAGUE (Sputnik) - Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced late Friday that he is submitting his government's resignation to the king after the country's ruling coalition failed to agree on measures to rein in migration.
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Cluster Munitions Transfer Shows How US, Ukraine Have Grown Desperate Amid Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/cluster-munitions-transfer-shows-how-us-ukraine-have-grown-desperate-amid-conflict-1111734380.html
July 7, 2023, 10:47 PM
On Friday, US President Joe Biden confirmed his administration would send Ukraine cluster munitions as part of a new $800 million military aid package. Cluster munitions are banned by more than 120 countries, including most NATO members.
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Scientists Baffled by Ancient Supermassive Black Hole Considered Oldest Ever Found
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/scientists-baffled-by-ancient-supermassive-black-hole-considered-oldest-ever-found-1111733595.html
July 7, 2023, 9:34 PM
A group of astronomers have discovered the oldest known supermassive black hole, over 13 billion years old. Now, they are struggling to understand how it could have formed so soon after the Big Bang.
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Antonov: US Approval of Cluster Bombs for Ukraine Bringing Humanity Closer to World War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/antonov-us-approval-of-cluster-bombs-for-ukraine-bringing-humanity-closer-to-world-war-1111733750.html
July 7, 2023, 9:25 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The decision by the United States to deliver cluster munitions to Ukraine is a provocation that is pushing humankind closer to a new world war, Russian Ambassador in Washington Anatoly Antonov said on Friday.
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Despite Zelensky Protestations, NATO Statesmen Understand ‘Zero Likelihood’ for Ukraine to Join Bloc
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/despite-zelensky-protestations-nato-statesmen-understand-zero-likelihood-for-ukraine-to-join-nato-1111733027.html
July 7, 2023, 8:48 PM
Ahead of the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, next week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is touring European countries in an effort to push his country’s admission to the alliance. On Friday, that meant pushing Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to take up Kiev’s cause at the summit.
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Biden Plays Progressive on TV But Will Left Be Fooled?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/biden-plays-progressive-on-tv-but-will-left-be-fooled-1111732531.html
July 7, 2023, 7:43 PM
Winning, as your parents probably told you if they were decent people, isn’t everything. It’s OK to lose or fail, as long as you clearly did your best.
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‘Step in Right Direction’: Free Speech Activist Hails Order Blocking Biden-Social Media Coordination
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/step-in-right-direction-free-speech-activist-hails-order-blocking-biden-social-media-coordination-1111730297.html
July 7, 2023, 7:00 PM
On Tuesday, a federal judge blocked the Biden administration from communicating with social media companies about much of the content on their networks. For years, they have worked to suppress what the government called misinformation about COVID-19, election interference, and other topics Washington desired to keep out of the public discourse.
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US Will Provide Cluster Munitions to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/us-approves-delivery-of-cluster-munitions-to-ukraine-1111731035.html
July 7, 2023, 6:33 PM
US media reported earlier this week that cluster bombs would be part of a new $800 million military aid package for Ukraine being prepared by the Biden administration.
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Majority of French Demand Tougher Migration Rules After Week of Riots - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/majority-of-french-demand-tougher-migration-rules-after-week-of-riots---poll-1111730488.html
July 7, 2023, 5:57 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A majority of the French want the government to curb mass migration to the country, a new survey published by a French daily this week showed.
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How Trophy Storm Shadow Can 'Greatly Simplify' Russian Military's Work in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/how-trophy-storm-shadow-can-greatly-simplify-russian-militarys-work-in-ukraine-1111730778.html
July 7, 2023, 5:55 PM
Britain began sending Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine in May, with Kiev using them to attack Russian troops and civilian infrastructure. On Thursday, Russian forces captured a Storm Shadow intact. Sputnik spoke to military experts to find out why the $3 million trophy may significantly assist Russia in its military operation.
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How Russian Tactical Nuclear Weapons Ensure Belarus National Security
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/how-russian-tactical-nuclear-weapons-ensure-belarus-national-security-1111729104.html
July 7, 2023, 5:37 PM
Russia delivered several batches of tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus by 7 July in accordance with the agreement between the two allies. On Thursday, the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko announced that these arms are being reliably protected.
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Chinese Shipping Firm to Deploy 5 Vessels on Northern Sea Route to Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/chinese-shipping-firm-to-deploy-5-vessels-on-northern-sea-route-to-russia-1111730160.html
July 7, 2023, 5:37 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - If the weather allows, the shipping period may be extended until November "because it will be interesting, profitable" for China, a company official added.
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Where Do Western Weapons Sent to Kiev Actually End Up?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/where-do-western-weapons-sent-to-kiev-actually-end-up-1111728757.html
July 7, 2023, 5:34 PM
The US and its allies have pledged over $84 billion in military assistance to Ukraine, sending everything from small arms and anti-tank missiles to armor, artillery and soon, cluster bombs. Russia has warned that the blowback from these deliveries could come back to haunt the West. Here’s what we know about the Ukrainian trade in arms aid to date.
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US House Oversight Panel Head Requests Briefing on Cocaine Found in White House - Letter
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/us-house-oversight-panel-head-requests-briefing-on-cocaine-found-in-white-house---letter-1111729926.html
July 7, 2023, 5:22 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The letter requests a staff-level briefing on the situation by July 14.
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Nuclear Power ‘Lapdog’ IAEA to Suffer ‘Reputational Blow’ for Fukushima Wastewater Release
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/nuclear-power-lapdog-iaea-to-suffer-reputational-blow-for-fukushima-wastewater-release-1111728525.html
July 7, 2023, 5:14 PM
Numerous regional governments have for years protested Japan’s plans to release the wastewater from Fukushima Daiichi into the Pacific Ocean, including South Korea, China, and numerous Pacific Island nations, whose fishing fleets work the vast ocean waters.
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Poll: Americans Are Inclined Towards a Younger President
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/poll-americans-are-inclined-towards-a-younger-president-1111715113.html
July 7, 2023, 4:56 PM
The recent survey sheds light on the prevailing sentiments of Americans regarding the best age for a president and it also reflects the differing preferences between Democratic and Republican voters.
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German Industrial Output Slumps, With Further Production 'Stall' Forecast
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/german-industrial-output-slumps-with-further-production-stall-forecast--1111721478.html
July 7, 2023, 4:03 PM
The German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) and the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IFW) previously forecasted that the national economy of the country would shrink by 0.2% year-on-year in 2023, with Germany already in a so-called technical recession.
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Watch Russian Paratroopers Down Drone Over Artemovsk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/watch-russian-paratroopers-down-drone-over-artemovsk-1111724679.html
July 7, 2023, 2:51 PM
Ukraine launched its much-touted counteroffensive in early June, following several delays. The Russian Defense Ministry has admitted that Ukrainian troops are indeed trying to advance in the South Donetsk, Artemovsk (Bakhmut) and Zaporozhye directions, but without success.
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French 'Democracy' Shows True Colors by Shutting Down Social Media During Riots
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/french-democracy-shows-true-colours-by-shutting-down-social-media-during-riots-1111724784.html
July 7, 2023, 2:49 PM
French President Emmanuel Macron has moved to block access to social media sites if nationwide rioting continues. Technologist Chris Garaffa, co-host of the CovertAction Bulletin podcast, said such crackdowns by liberal democracies were not so surprising.
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US Lobs Fresh Accusations at Beijing As Yellen Spouts ‘Cooperation’ Rhetoric
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/us-lobs-fresh-accusations-at-beijing-amid-cooperation-rhetoric-spouted-by-yellen-1111712860.html
July 7, 2023, 2:03 PM
After US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Beijing last month, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in China seemingly to try to salvage relations with the Asian powerhouse. However, as the diplomatic waltz carries on, so US-China tensions, whether in the Indo-Pacific, or in the spheres of economy and technology, continue unabated.
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UK Government Plans to Shake Up Sick Note System to Cut Benefits Bill
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/uk-government-plans-to-shake-up-sick-note-system-to-cut-benefits-bill-1111719601.html
July 7, 2023, 2:00 PM
The 'fit note' system was introduced in 2010 under the last Labour government in a bid to cut long-term workplace absenteeism. But ministers are now concerned that doctors only judge six percent of staff as potentially able to return to work.
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Russia's Low-Orbit Satellite Constellation to Provide Broadband Internet From 2027
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/russias-low-orbit-satellite-constellation-to-provide-broadband-internet-from-2027-1111725631.html
July 7, 2023, 1:54 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is building its own constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites that will start providing high-speed, low-latency internet to users from 2027, the Communications Ministry said Friday.
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Kiev’s Terror Shelling of Donbass Signals Growing Desperation Ahead of NATO Summit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/kievs-terror-shelling-of-donbass-signals-growing-desperation-ahead-of-nato-summit-1111722800.html
July 7, 2023, 1:24 PM
Ukraine’s military has made the practice of terror shelling, i.e. the deliberate shelling of civilian settlements and infrastructure, a regular component of its strategy. How effective is it? And could it help Kiev reach its military-strategic goals?
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NATO Pledged $546Mln in Support Equipment to Meet Ukraine's Critical Needs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/nato-pledged-546mln-in-support-equipment-to-meet-ukraines-critical-needs-1111725114.html
July 7, 2023, 1:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO allies have pledged 500 million euros ($546 million) in support equipment for Ukraine, including fuel and medical supplies, to help the country meet its critical needs, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Friday.
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Ukraine Submits Request to Join CPTPP Free Trade Pact
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/ukraine-submits-request-to-join-trans-pacific-partnership-agreement-1111722687.html
July 7, 2023, 1:22 PM
The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is a comprehensive free trade pact that was signed by Pacific Rim countries seeking to boost trade and investment flows while promoting economic growth and job creation.
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Russia Exported Record 60Mln Tonnes of Grain in 2022 Agricultural Year
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/russia-exported-record-60mln-tonnes-of-grain-in-2022-agricultural-year-1111724378.html
July 7, 2023, 12:48 PM
KAZAN, Russia (Sputnik) - Russia exported a record amount of grain in the 2022 agricultural year — 60 million tonnes, Russian Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev said on Friday.
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Russian Forces Repel 10 Attacks in Donetsk Direction, Kiev Lost Over 420 Soldiers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/russian-forces-repel-10-attacks-in-donetsk-direction-kiev-lost-over-420-soldiers-1111724262.html
July 7, 2023, 12:45 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian forces have repelled 10 Ukrainian attacks in the Donetsk direction over the past day, and the Ukrainian military lost over 420 soldiers and 16 pieces of military equipment, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
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Almost 80% of Russians Believe Putin Doing Good Job - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/almost-80-of-russians-believe-putin-doing-good-job---poll-1111723948.html
July 7, 2023, 12:37 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The majority of Russian citizens (76%) have positively assessed the work performance of President Vladimir Putin and expressed confidence in him, a poll conducted by Russia's Public Opinion Foundation (FOM) showed on Friday.
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NATO Has No Common Stance on Cluster Munitions for Kiev, Decisions Made by Members
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/nato-has-no-common-stance-on-cluster-munitions-for-kiev-decisions-made-by-members-1111723834.html
July 7, 2023, 12:34 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO does not have a common stance on cluster munitions for Ukraine, decisions on the matter are made by the member states themselves, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday.
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IAEA Receives Additional Access to ZNPP Facilities, No Indications of Mines Observed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/iaea-receives-additional-access-to-znpp-facilities-no-indications-of-mines-observed-1111723721.html
July 7, 2023, 12:31 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said on Friday that it's experts have received additional access to the facilities of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (ZNPP) and did not observe any indications of explosives or mines so far.
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Zelensky Says Ukraine's Offensive Complicated by Russian Advantage in Long-Range Weapons
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/zelensky-says-ukraines-offensive-complicated-by-russian-advantage-in-long-range-weapons-1111723605.html
July 7, 2023, 12:28 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has an advantage in long-range weapons, which makes it difficult for Ukrainian troops to approach Russian forces and advance during its counteroffensive, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday.
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Russia Always Open to Talks on Ukraine, But No Prospects for This Now - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/russia-always-open-to-talks-on-ukraine-but-no-prospects-for-this-now---kremlin-1111723431.html
July 7, 2023, 12:26 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is always open to negotiations with Ukraine, but there is no prospects for such talks now, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
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NATO to Approve Multi-Year Package of Support for Ukraine in Vilnius on July 11-12 - Head
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/nato-to-approve-multi-year-package-of-support-for-ukraine-in-vilnius-on-july-11-12---head-1111722365.html
July 7, 2023, 11:35 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The leaders of the NATO member states will approve a multi-year package of support for Ukraine at the summit Vilnius on July 11-12, which will bring it closer to the alliance, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday.
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Biden Reportedly Approves Sending Cluster Munitions to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/biden-reportedly-approves-sending-cluster-munitions-to-ukraine-1111718488.html
July 7, 2023, 11:08 AM
Amid a stalling counteroffensive operation by Ukraine, the regime in Kiev has repeatedly pressed the United States to supply it with cluster munitions. The controversial and widely banned type of weapons drop bomblets that can endanger civilians for years.
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Non-Aligned Movement Urges IOC to Maintain Neutrality, Allow All Athletes at Paris 2024 Olympics
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/non-aligned-movement-urges-ioc-to-maintain-neutrality-allow-all-athletes-at-paris-2024-olympics-1111719196.html
July 7, 2023, 10:45 AM
The Non-Aligned Movement has issued a declaration emphasizing the participation of athletes from all 206 National Olympic Committees in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. They expect these events to be politically neutral, and to promote fair competition, camaraderie, and mutual respect.
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Ukrainian Orthodox Church Monks Feel Threatened by Non-Canonical OCU - Bishop
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/ukrainian-orthodox-church-monks-feel-threatened-by-non-canonical-ocu---bishop-1111720527.html
July 7, 2023, 10:33 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Bishops of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) feel threatened by supporters of the non-canonical Orthodox Church of Ukraine (OCU) amid orders from the Ukrainian authorities to leave the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, out-of-state Bishop Gedeon (Kharon) of Makarov told Sputnik on Friday.
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Russian Troops Seize Near Intact UK Storm Shadow Missile, To Be Checked By Specialists
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/russian-troops-seize-near-intact-uk-storm-shadow-missile-to-be-checked-by-specialists--1111714641.html
July 7, 2023, 9:51 AM
On May 11, Ukraine affirmed that it had received the first, long-anticipated, British-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles, which were sent by the United Kingdom. The weapon is designed to destroy bunkers and other rugged, hard-to-reach targets.
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BrahMos Aerospace Announces Talks With 6 Nations Over Sales of Supersonic Cruise Missiles
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/brahmos-aerospace-announces-talks-with-6-nations-over-sales-of-supersonic-cruise-missiles-1111718623.html
July 7, 2023, 9:30 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian-Indian joint venture BrahMos Aerospace is conducting talks with six countries over sales of BrahMos medium-range supersonic cruise missiles, Praveen Pathak, the company's chief general manager, told Sputnik.
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Turkiye Unlikely to Approve Sweden's NATO Bid by Vilnius Summit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/turkey-unlikely-to-approve-swedens-nato-bid-by-vilnius-summit-1111718168.html
July 7, 2023, 9:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Chances are slim that Turkiye will approve Sweden's bid to join NATO in time for the NATO leaders' meeting in Vilnius next week, as the recent Quran burning is still fresh in Turkish minds, experts told Sputnik.
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China Hopes US Will Promote Development of Bilateral Trade Relations - Commerce Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/china-hopes-us-will-promote-development-of-bilateral-trade-relations---commerce-ministry-1111714986.html
July 7, 2023, 9:23 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Beijing hopes that Washington, in particular US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, will contribute to creating conditions for the development of trade and economic relations between the two countries by implementing the consensus reached at a meeting between the Chinese and US leaders in Bali, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said.
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'Quality Challenges' Holding Up Joint Leopard Tank Supplies to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/quality-challenges-holding-up-joint-leopard-tank-supplies-to-ukraine--1111713418.html
July 7, 2023, 8:19 AM
The Leopard 1 tanks were planned to be dispatched in spring, but won't be sent off until sometime in July due to technical issues, and even so they are prone to further delay, sapping Ukraine's counteroffensive, according to analysts.
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EU Parliament, Council of EU Agree on Bill to Boost Ammunition Production
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/eu-parliament-council-of-eu-agree-on-bill-to-boost-ammunition-production-1111714171.html
July 7, 2023, 7:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - In March, EU leaders supported a plan to accelerate the transfer of ammunition to Ukraine, as well as joint purchases of artillery shells and the development of Europe's own military production capabilities. The EU's plan was aimed at supplying Ukraine with one million ammunition rounds, among other things.
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Sweden Mulls Ban on Quran-Burning Amid NATO Bid Impasse
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/sweden-mulls-ban-on-quran-burning-amid-nato-bid-impasse-1111712491.html
July 7, 2023, 7:06 AM
Global outcry and political fallout, with potential repercussions for Sweden's international standing and ambitions, have already forced the local population to reconsider their views on freedoms, with a majority of Swedes now in favor of banning the public burning of religious texts.
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Japanese Prime Minister to Discuss NATO-Japan Cooperation at Vilnius Summit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/japanese-prime-minister-to-discuss-nato-japan-cooperation-at-vilnius-summit-1111713755.html
July 7, 2023, 7:00 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The NATO summit will be held from July 11-12 in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius.
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China Partially Bans Imports From Japan Due to Fukushima Water Discharge Plan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/china-partially-bans-imports-from-japan-due-to-fukushima-water-discharge-plan-1111713254.html
July 7, 2023, 6:04 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - On Tuesday, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said that Japan's plans to discharge treated water from the Fukushima NPP into the sea were in line with safety standards of the IAEA.
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France's Senators Propose Suspension of TikTok, Asking EU Commission to Shut It Down in EU
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/frances-senators-propose-suspension-of-tiktok-asking-eu-commission-to-shut-it-down-in-eu-1111712940.html
July 7, 2023, 5:30 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - France has been gripped by unrest since June 27, when a 17-year-old boy was shot dead by a police officer for failing to stop his car when ordered to do so in Nanterre, a suburb of Paris. The officer who pulled the trigger on Nahel M. has been taken into custody for voluntary manslaughter, but that has not deterred the protesters.
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US Awards General Dynamics $257Mln for 26 M10 Booker Combat Vehicles
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/us-awards-general-dynamics-257mln-for-26-m10-booker-combat-vehicles-1111712356.html
July 7, 2023, 4:56 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - General Dynamics won a US Army contract worth more than $257 million for 26 of the newly named M10 Booker Combat Vehicles, the company said in a statement.
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Estonia Sends Police Unit to Lithuania to Maintain Security During NATO Summit in Vilnius
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/estonia-sends-police-unit-to-lithuania-to-maintain-security-during-nato-summit-in-vilnius-1111712224.html
July 7, 2023, 4:40 AM
HELSINKI (Sputnik) - The Estonian Police and Border Guard Board has sent a police unit to Lithuania to assist Vilnius in maintaining security on the Lithuanian-Belarusian border during the NATO Summit, scheduled for July 11-12, the press office of the board said Thursday.
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US Violating Flight Safety Rules in Syria, Pentagon's Claims Go 'Beyond Decency' - Antonov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/us-violating-flight-safety-rules-in-syria-pentagons-claims-go-beyond-decency---antonov-1111712106.html
July 7, 2023, 4:38 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Air Forces Central Command accused Russian fighter pilots of "unprofessional behavior" in the Syrian airspace in the past two days. Moscow has also repeatedly accused the US forces of violating deconfliction protocols in Syria.
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Romania to Open F-16 Pilot Training Center, Strengthen Ties With NATO
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/romania-to-open-f-16-pilot-training-center-strengthen-ties-with-nato---presidents-office-1111711834.html
July 7, 2023, 4:33 AM
CHISINAU (Sputnik) - Romania will open an F-16 fighter pilot training center to train pilots from NATO allies and partners, including Ukraine, the office of Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said Thursday.
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CodePink: US 'Tone Deaf' to Global Calls for Assange's Release as Prosecution Mocks Free Press
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/codepink-us-tone-deaf-to-global-calls-for-assanges-release-as-prosecution-mocks-free-press-1111711295.html
July 7, 2023, 3:42 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is turning a blind eye to all the global calls to free WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange, while Washington's efforts to prosecute him only make a mockery of the US call for press freedom, co-founder of women-led peace group CODEPINK Medea Benjamin told Sputnik.
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Georgia's Ambassador Who Left Ukraine Calls His Departure Decline in Diplomatic Relations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/georgias-ambassador-who-left-ukraine-calls-his-departure-decline-in-diplomatic-relations-1111711165.html
July 7, 2023, 3:35 AM
TBILISI (Sputnik) - Ukraine's recommendation to the Georgian Ambassador in Kiev, Giorgi Zakarashvili, to return to Tbilisi for consultations indicates a decline in diplomatic relations between the countries, Zakarashvili said Thursday.
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US Navy Reportedly Losing Battle With Boeing to Get 20 More Fighter Jets
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/us-navy-reportedly-losing-battle-with-boeing-to-get-20-more-fighter-jets-1111710745.html
July 7, 2023, 3:27 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Navy is reportedly losing its bureaucratic battle with Boeing to get 20 new F/A-18 Super-Hornet aircraft.
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Large Wildfire Engulfs Greek Island of Evia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230707/large-wildfire-engulfs-greek-island-of-evia-1111710622.html
July 7, 2023, 3:22 AM
ATHENS (Sputnik) - A wildfire is raging near the village of Milaki in the municipality of Kimi-Aliveri on the Greek island of Evia, the Hellenic Fire Service said Thursday.
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