Russian Ombudswoman Appeals to UN High Commissioner After Attack on Russia's Taganrog
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/russian-ombudswoman-appeals-to-un-high-commissioner-after-attack-on-russias-taganrog-1112244655.html
July 29, 2023, 1:53 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian ombudswoman Tatiana Moskalkova said on Saturday she had appealed to United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk and other international organizations after a missile attack on the Russian city of Taganrog, accusing Ukrainian armed forces of violating the humanitarian law.
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REC to Promote Russian Companies in Ghana's Markets
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/rec-to-promote-russian-companies-in-ghanas-markets-1112243189.html
July 29, 2023, 1:24 PM
The Russian Export Center (part of VEB.RF) has signed a memorandum of cooperation with the Ghana-Russia Business Development Council (GRBDC), REC reports.
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Australia Expects US Assistance in Manufacturing Missiles
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/australia-expects-us-assistance-in-manufacturing-missiles-1112243442.html
July 29, 2023, 1:10 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States plans to help Australia start manufacturing missiles in the coming years, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Saturday.
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What is Russia's Ban on Gender Change?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/what-is-russias-ban-on-gender-change-1112224377.html
July 29, 2023, 1:00 PM
Russia has banned gender-reassignment surgery and hormone therapy in all cases except when allowed for health reasons.
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Pepe Escobar: Geopolitical Chessboard Shifts Against US Empire
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/pepe-escobar-geopolitical-chessboard-shifts-against-us-empire--1112240929.html
July 29, 2023, 11:30 AM
The geopolitical chessboard is in perpetual shift – and never more than in our current incandescent juncture.
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Watch MLRS Grad Obliterating Company of Ukrainian Militants as Part of Special Op
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/watch-mlrs-grad-obliterating-company-of-ukrainian-militants-as-part-of-special-op-1112242043.html
July 29, 2023, 11:12 AM
The Grad Multiple Launch Rocket System is designed to blast hostile manpower and unarmored vehicles. The Grad is sometimes referred to as the grandson of the 'Katyusha' Soviet weaponry that spread fire and death among the German Wehrmacht.
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US to Continue Contacts With Russia on Operations in Syrian Airspace
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/us-to-continue-contacts-with-russia-on-operations-in-syrian-airspace--1112242259.html
July 29, 2023, 10:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States will continue to engage with Russia on operations in Syrian airspace, including in the context of the recent incidents with US drones, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Saturday.
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Russia Tests Trophy Ukrainian Military Equipment, Results Revealed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/russia-tests-trophy-ukrainian-military-equipment-results-revealed--1112239587.html
July 29, 2023, 9:51 AM
Pieces of Ukraine’s NATO-provided military hardware were earlier captured by Russian forces amid Kiev’s botched counteroffensive, which has been underway since early June.
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Stingers, Maverick Missiles Among Ammunition Destroyed in Greece’s Explosion - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/stingers-maverick-missiles-among-ammunition-destroyed-in-greeces-explosion-1112240768.html
July 29, 2023, 9:51 AM
ATHENS (Sputnik) - Among the munitions exploded in Thursday’s blast in Greece were AGM Maverick missiles, Stinger anti-aircraft systems, and some shells, the local newspaper reported on Saturday.
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African Leaders Discuss Ukraine Initiative With Putin, Statement Being Prepared
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/african-leaders-discuss-ukraine-initiative-with-putin-statement-being-prepared-1112240204.html
July 29, 2023, 9:33 AM
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - A number of African leaders discussed the Ukrainian peace initiative at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and a final statement is being prepared, a source with one of the African delegations told Sputnik.
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Putin Holds Meetings With His African Counterparts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/putin-holds-meetings-with-his-african-counterparts--1112238495.html
July 29, 2023, 9:15 AM
Putin will hold bilateral talks with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, the Interim President of Burkina Faso Ibrahim Traore, the Interim President of Mali Colonel Assimi Goita and the President of the Republic of Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso.
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Russian Forces Target Ukrainian Saboteurs in Kherson Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/russian-forces-target-ukrainian-saboteurs-in-kherson-region-1112239855.html
July 29, 2023, 8:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian artillery has covered groups of Ukrainian saboteurs with heavy fire near the village of Sadovoe in the Kherson region, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
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Russia Bans Rice Exports Until December 31, 2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/russia-bans-rice-exports-until-december-31-2023-1112239207.html
July 29, 2023, 7:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian government said on Saturday that it had imposed a ban on the export of rice and rice groats until December 31, 2023, in order to maintain stability in the domestic market.
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UK Weighs In on What's Slowing Ukraine's Counteroffensive
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/uk-weighs-in-on-whats-slowing-ukraines-counteroffensive-1112237540.html
July 29, 2023, 7:06 AM
The UK Defense Ministry admitted in its recent intelligence report that the Russian Ka-52M crews successfully launch LMUR missiles beyond the range of Ukrainian air defense systems.
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'Impossible Satellite' Aeolus Beats the Odds, Revolutionizes Weather Forecasting
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/impossible-satellite-aeolus-beats-the-odds-revolutionizes-weather-forecasting-1112236380.html
July 29, 2023, 6:56 AM
In a daring and groundbreaking mission, Europe's Aeolus satellite, hailed as the "impossible satellite," has fulfilled its extraordinary purpose and safely concluded its space journey. On Friday, the final commands were issued to guide the spacecraft out of orbit, with the expectation that it would burn up upon re-entry over the Atlantic Ocean.
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Kim Jong-un Pledges to Develop Cooperation With China to ‘New High’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/kim-jong-un-pledges-to-develop-cooperation-with-china-to-new-high-1112238042.html
July 29, 2023, 6:48 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un hosted a reception for the Chinese delegation on Friday, during which the parties agreed to further develop cooperation and respond to the complicated international situation, the North's state-run news agency reported on Saturday.
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South African President Thanks Russia for Offering Free Grain Supplies
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/south-african-president-thanks-russia-for-offering-free-grain-supplies-1112236949.html
July 29, 2023, 5:29 AM
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (Sputnik) - African countries are grateful for Russia's offer of free grain supplies, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said at the Russia-Africa summit.
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Russia-Africa Summit Boosts Moscow's Cooperation With the Continent
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/russia-africa-summit-boosts-moscows-cooperation-with-the-continent--1112230854.html
July 29, 2023, 5:00 AM
Guests from 49 African nations have attended a two-day gathering in St. Petersburg, striking deals with Russian partners and sharing their rich culture.
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Democrats Are Beating Up RFK Jr. Over Vaccines - Why This Issue?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/democrats-are-beating-up-rfk-jr-over-vaccines---why-this-issue-1112236016.html
July 29, 2023, 3:51 AM
Within the Democratic Party, a quirky single issue has become the focus of opposition to primary challenger Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.: his reputation as an anti-vaxxer.
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NASA Loses Contact With ISS for 20 Minutes as Houston HQ Suffers Power Outage
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/nasa-loses-contact-with-iss-for-20-minutes-as-houston-hq-suffers-power-outage-1112235470.html
July 29, 2023, 3:27 AM
Launched in November 1998, the International Space Station's objective is to conduct research in a microgravity environment, serving as a testbed for space systems and encouraging global cooperation in space exploration. NASA intends to decommission the ISS by early 2030.
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Biden in First-Ever Publicly Acknowledges 7th Grandchild From Hunter
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/biden-in-first-ever-publicly-acknowledges-7th-grandchild-from-hunter-1112235321.html
July 29, 2023, 3:08 AM
The Biden family previously refused to acknowledge the four-year-old girl despite a paternity test proving that the US president’s son, Hunter Biden, is her biological father.
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US Presidential Candidate Vivek: NATO Should Not Admit Ukraine, Pentagon Needs Reshuffle
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/us-presidential-candidate-vivek-nato-should-not-admit-ukraine-pentagon-needs-reshuffle-1112235735.html
July 29, 2023, 3:03 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik), Lenka White - American entrepreneur and a candidate in the 2024 Republican Party presidential primaries Vivek Ramaswamy has presented unusual opinions on US foreign affairs: he believes that NATO should never admit Ukraine and he wants to appoint new Pentagon leadership.
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Elon Musk Says Russia, Ukraine Should Start 'Turning Other Cheek' to End Cycle of Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/elon-musk-says-russia-ukraine-should-start-turning-other-cheek-to-end-cycle-of-conflict-1112235614.html
July 29, 2023, 2:53 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik), Lenka White - Entrepreneur Elon Musk believes that Ukraine and Russia should act according to an old Christian principle of 'turning the other cheek' and should forgive each other to get out of the vicious cycle.
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Putin: Ball Now on Ukraine’s Side With Regard to Talks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/putin-ball-now-on-ukraines-side-with-regard-to-talks-1112235097.html
July 29, 2023, 2:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine abandoned the agreements reached after the withdrawal of Russian troops from the Kiev area and Moscow does not understand why Western countries are dragging Ukraine into NATO, creating a security threat, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.
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Four Crew Members Missing After Australian Chopper Crashes Amid Joint US Military Drills
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/four-crew-members-missing-after-australian-chopper-crashes-amid-joint-us-military-drills--1112234865.html
July 29, 2023, 1:43 AM
The exercise was part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023, which includes over 30,000 troops and is the largest-ever joint military exercise between Australia and the United States.
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Bipartisan Toxicity
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/bipartisan-toxicity-1112234519.html
July 29, 2023, 1:08 AM
The Senate passed on Thursday its version of the US National Defense Authorization Act, which is used to fund the US military. Weeks earlier, the House passed its version of the bill.
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'Once-in-a-Lifetime' Millennium Falcon-Shaped Comet Spotted by Astronomers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/once-in-a-lifetime-millennium-falcon-shaped-comet-spotted-by-astronomers-1112234111.html
July 29, 2023, 12:19 AM
A celestial spectacle awaits sky gazers as astronomers have made an extraordinary discovery of a "once-in-a-lifetime" comet that bears an uncanny resemblance to the iconic Millennium Falcon spacecraft from the beloved "Star Wars" series.
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Bird Strike Brought Down US Fighter Jet During November Training - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230729/bird-strike-brought-down-us-fighter-jet-during-november-training---report-1112233275.html
July 29, 2023, 12:04 AM
Military aircraft hitting birds is not an uncommon occurrence, but they usually do not result in the loss of an aircraft or human fatalities. According to the Air Force Safety Center, 11 aircraft were destroyed by collisions with birds from 2000 to 2020, resulting in four deaths.
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Ancient DNA Reveals Diverse Origins of Incas' Machu Picchu
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/ancient-dna-reveals-diverse-origins-of-incas-machu-picchu-1112232034.html
July 28, 2023, 11:51 PM
In the early 1900s a scientific expedition carried out in Peru's Machu Picchu led to the discovery of more than 170 burial sites, many of which were shallow graves hidden underneath boulders. It was ceramic items found inside tombs that raised questions over the site's demographic composition.
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McConnell's Office Claims He Will Finish Term as Minority Leader Despite Freeze Incident
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/mcconnells-office-claims-he-will-finish-term-as-minority-leader-despite-freeze-incident-1112232202.html
July 28, 2023, 10:52 PM
Searches for Gerontocracy, a form of oligarchical rule by leaders who are older than the general population, spiked shortly after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell froze during a press conference earlier this week.
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Biden OKs $345 Million for Taiwan Defense as Chinese Embassy Urges US Not to Escalate Tensions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/biden-approves-345-million-in-us-defense-aid-to-taiwan-1112232551.html
July 28, 2023, 10:24 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden approved up to $345 million in defense aid to Taiwan, the president said in a memorandum to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
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Some New York Residents Claim Heat Wave ‘Not That Bad' as Air Quality Remains Poor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/some-new-york-residents-claim-heat-wave-not-that-bad-as-air-quality-remains-poor-1112232410.html
July 28, 2023, 10:18 PM
NEW YORK (Sputnik) - A heat wave accompanied by high humidity has hit New York City, prompting local authorities to issue heat warnings; however, some residents told Sputnik the situation is "not that bad" while expressing concern about the continuously poor air quality.
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Report: Google’s ‘Core’ Earthquake Early Warning Service Failed to Reach Turkiye Quake Victims
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/report-googles-core-earthquake-early-warning-service-failed-to-reach-turkiye-quake-victims-1112231729.html
July 28, 2023, 9:15 PM
The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that was centered near the Turkish city of Gaziantep was among the strongest ever recorded in Turkiye or the Levant. Between it and an aftershock of nearly-equal power several hours later, at least 50,000 people died.
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70 Years of 'Uncertain Peace': Making of the 1953 Korean War Ceasefire
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/70-years-of-uncertain-peace-making-of-the-1953-korean-war-ceasefire-1112227639.html
July 28, 2023, 9:03 PM
At the end of World War II, a Korean peninsula halfway liberated from Japanese colonialism became the stage for the first major showdown of the Cold War. A brutal civil war between rival communist and capitalist governments drew in world powers with a stake in the outcome, and an estimated 3 million people were killed.
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Aussie Cossack: Australian Government at War With Its Own People
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/aussie-cossack-australian-government-at-war-with-its-own-people-1112223194.html
July 28, 2023, 9:00 PM
Australia has lost its independence and has morphed into a tool of Washington's foreign proxy hybrid wars against Russia and China, Australian political activist Simeon Boikov told Sputnik.
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Emphasis on ‘Shake’: Taylor Swift Concerts Producing Minor Earthquakes, Scientists Say
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/emphasis-on-shake-taylor-swift-concerts-producing-minor-earthquakes-scientists-say-1112231534.html
July 28, 2023, 8:27 PM
Fans at pop megastar Taylor Swift’s concerts are cheering and singing so loudly that it’s detectable on seismographic instruments intended to watch for impending earthquakes.
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Is Biden's DoJ Not Indicting Hunter to Let Statute of Limitations Expire?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/is-bidens-doj-not-indicting-hunter-to-let-statute-of-limitations-expire-1112230020.html
July 28, 2023, 8:02 PM
After Hunter Biden's plea agreement collapsed, some people asked whether the younger Biden would be put on trial soon. Not so fast, say US legal scholars.
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Why Forgiving African Debts Could Be 'Positive' Payoff for Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/why-forgiving-african-debts-could-be-positive-payoff-for-russia-1112228049.html
July 28, 2023, 7:13 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced this week that Moscow is going to help African states deal with their external debt problem.
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Stripped-Down Abrams Tanks Won't Help Ukraine as They're Too Advanced to Use
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/stripped-down-abrams-tanks-wont-help-ukraine-as-theyre-too-advanced-to-use-1112229002.html
July 28, 2023, 6:57 PM
Despite their advanced technology, the General Dynamics M1 Abrams tank is unlikely to make a substantial impact on the conflict in Ukraine, an expert told Sputnik. On the contrary, its high tech is exactly what will stop the Ukrainians from maximizing its effectiveness.
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US to Host Trilateral Summit With South Korea and Japan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/us-to-host-trilateral-summit-with-south-korea-and-japan-1112229782.html
July 28, 2023, 6:51 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for a trilateral summit at Camp David on August 18 to discuss expanding trilateral cooperation across the Indo-Pacific, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced on Friday.
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Russia's World Renowned Flying Firefighter: How Beriev Be-200 Battles Global Blazes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/russias-world-renowned-flying-firefighter-how-beriev-be-200-battles-global-blazes-1112226151.html
July 28, 2023, 6:26 PM
Since its maiden flight in 1998, the Beriev Be-200 has become world-famous thanks to its successful missions of extinguishing blazes all over the globe. Designed by the Beriev Aircraft Company, the amphibious flying boat has proven unmatched in firefighting, search and rescue, maritime patrol, cargo, and passenger transportation.
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US Government Cover-Up of Alien Encounters Hindering Scientific Progress
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/us-government-cover-up-of-alien-encounters-hindering-scientific-progress-1112223047.html
July 28, 2023, 5:16 PM
From Roswell to Area 51, Americans can't stop seeing UFOs and extra-terrestrials — 90 percent of such sightings are in the USA. Now Congress has finally opened hearings into the phenomena, Israeli physics professor Avi Loeb tells how they could travel to Earth.
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Scott Ritter: Ukrainian Counteroffensive Keeps Repeating Same 'Insane' Mistakes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/scott-ritter-ukrainian-counteroffensive-keeps-repeating-same-insane-mistakes-1112225788.html
July 28, 2023, 4:39 PM
There are contradictory reports emerging from the Zaporozhye battlefield, with Ukrainian forces attempting to make a breakthrough near the village of Rabotino.
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New NATO Facility in Poland to Repair Tanks From Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/new-nato-facility-in-poland-to-repair-tanks-from-ukraine-1112224228.html
July 28, 2023, 3:40 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO intends to construct a new facility in the city of Rzeszow in southeastern Poland, a Canadian newspaper reported on Friday, citing Canadian and Polish officials familiar with the matter.
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Russia's Partnership With Africa Contrasts With Western Colonialism
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/russias-partnership-with-africa-contrasts-with-western-colonialism-1112216285.html
July 28, 2023, 3:19 PM
Dr. Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, Texas, and former Washington Post bureau chief and award-winning foreign correspondent Jon Jeter discussed the significance of the Russia-Africa summit in St Petersburg for decolonization.
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Russia's Rosatom to Create Nuclear Power Fleet for Africa
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/russias-rosatom-to-create-nuclear-power-fleet-for-africa-1112221153.html
July 28, 2023, 3:06 PM
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom proposes to create nuclear power fleet for Africa to supply the continent with electricity, Rosatom's head, Alexey Likhachev, said on Friday.
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Fed Inflation Tracker PCE Matches Retreat in Broader US Consumer Price Gauge
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/fed-inflation-tracker-pce-matches-retreat-in-broader-us-consumer-price-gauge-1112220810.html
July 28, 2023, 2:58 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) Index, a US inflation indicator closely followed by the Federal Reserve, rose by a relatively modest 3% in the year to June, according to data on Friday that showed further progress in the central bank’s efforts of fighting price growth with high interest rates.
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Does the US Make Their Own Microchips?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/does-the-us-make-their-own-microchips-1112216417.html
July 28, 2023, 2:50 PM
The Senate has okayed legislation aimed at speeding up the construction of semiconductor facilities in the US. Will the bill help America revive its chip industry, and does the United States currently manufacture its own semiconductors? Check this Sputnik article to find out.
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First Chinese Cargo Train Arrives in Russia Via Bridge Over Amur River
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/first-chinese-cargo-train-arrives-in-russia-via-bridge-over-amur-river-1112222892.html
July 28, 2023, 2:41 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The first cargo train from China arrived in Russia via a railway bridge over the Amur River, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) said on Friday.
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Americans Move to Russia to Preserve Traditional Values
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/americans-move-to-russia-to-preserve-traditional-values-1112214643.html
July 28, 2023, 2:18 PM
The aggressive promotion of so-called “diversity” and “inclusivity” in the United States nowadays has apparently led some Americans to move to countries such as Russia, where traditional values are respected and protected by the government and society.
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Explosion in Taganrog, Russia Leaves 15 Injured
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/explosion-in-taganrog-russia-leaves-15-injured-1112222025.html
July 28, 2023, 2:05 PM
At least 15 people sought medical aid after an explosion rocked the Russian city of Taganrog on July 28.
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Watch Russian, Chinese Ships Embark on Joint Patrols in Pacific Ocean
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/watch-russian-chinese-ships-embark-on-joint-patrols-in-pacific-ocean---1112213282.html
July 28, 2023, 1:18 PM
Russian and Chinese ships have departed from Vladivostok and embarked on carrying out their tasks as part of the third joint maritime patrol of the Pacific Ocean. The joint detachment of vessels was formed in the Peter the Great Gulf and set off along the scheduled route.
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Guinea-Bissau President Outlines Priority Areas of Cooperation With Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/guinea-bissau-president-outlines-priority-areas-of-cooperation-with-russia-1112220395.html
July 28, 2023, 1:16 PM
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo addressed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russian on Friday, calling him a friend and outlining Bissau's areas of cooperation with Moscow.
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Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant Safe Now - Rosatom
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/znpp-safe-now-rosatom-to-continue-supporting-iaea-mission-1112219595.html
July 28, 2023, 12:49 PM
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - The situation at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (ZNPP) is safe now, the head of Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom, Alexey Likhachev, said on Friday, adding that Rosatom will continue supporting the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) mission to ZNPP.
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Japan's Oldest NPP Reactivated After 12-Year Shutdown
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/japans-oldest-npp-reactivated-after-12-year-shutdow-1112217317.html
July 28, 2023, 12:38 PM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The first unit of the 40-year-old Takahama Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), the oldest in Japan, was reactivated on Friday after a 12-year shutdown, the Kansai Electric Power Company (KEPCO) announced.
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Ukrainian Troops Blown Up By Their Own Mines – Russian Military
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/ukrainian-troops-blown-up-by-their-own-mines--russian-military-1112212122.html
July 28, 2023, 12:20 PM
VOLNOVAKHA DISTRICT, DPR (Sputnik) — A group of Ukrainian infantry troops were taken out their own mines while attempting an attack in the direction of Ugledar in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), a Russian soldier with the call sign "Buka" from the 2nd Dmitry Donskoy Rifle Battalion told Sputnik.
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Russian Army Destroys 3 German Leopard Tanks and 2 French AMX Wheeled Tanks in South Donetsk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/russian-army-destroys-3-german-leopard-tanks-and-2-french-amx-wheeled-tanks-in-south-donetsk--1112216056.html
July 28, 2023, 11:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian military lost nearly 300 soldiers and five tanks in the South Donetsk direction in the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
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British MoD Admits Sensitive Emails Mistakenly Sent to Mali
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/british-mod-admits-sensitive-emails-mistakenly-sent-to-mali-1112210624.html
July 28, 2023, 11:49 AM
Johannes Zuurbier went public earlier in July after US military chiefs ignored his repeated warnings that sensitive emails were being misdirected to the country domain servers of West African nation Mali.
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Nigeria Plans to Discuss With Russia's Rosatom Construction of NPP in Country
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/nigeria-plans-to-discuss-with-russias-rosatom-construction-of-npp-in-country-1112213858.html
July 28, 2023, 11:29 AM
ST.PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Nigeria intends to discuss with Russian nuclear agency Rosatom plans of construction of a nuclear power plant in the country, government spokesman Gabriel Aduda told Sputnik on Friday.
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Ukraine Bombed Residential Area With Cluster Munitions, Killing One Woman
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/ukraine-bombed-residential-area-with-cluster-munitions-killing-one-woman-1112211720.html
July 28, 2023, 11:01 AM
SIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) — The Ukrainian Armed Forces three times shelled the town of Tokmak in Zaporozhye with cluster munitions, killing a civilian woman, the acting governor of the region, Yevgeny Balitsky, reported on his Telegram channel.
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Russia Wrote Off $23 Billion in Debt to African Nations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/russia-to-provide-some-90mln-to-african-countries-in-debt-relief---putin-1112211979.html
July 28, 2023, 10:09 AM
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Russia wrote off $23 billion in debt to African countries and will provide around $90 million as debt relief, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
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New Zealand Not Considering Joining First Pillar of AUKUS
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/new-zealand-not-considering-joining-first-pillar-of-aukus-1112211476.html
July 28, 2023, 9:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - New Zealand is not considering joining the first pillar of the AUKUS security alliance, which involves the supply of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia, New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said.
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Putin: Africa Becoming Center of Power
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/africa-becoming-center-of-power-this-reality-will-have-to-be-considered--putin-1112210736.html
July 28, 2023, 9:11 AM
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Africa is becoming a new center of power, and this has become an objective reality, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
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Watch Live: Russian and African Scholars Discuss Science and Technological Sovereignty
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/watch-live-russian-and-african-scholars-discuss-science-and-technological-sovereignty-1112210124.html
July 28, 2023, 9:11 AM
Today is the day two of the Russia-Africa Summit – a platform created by Moscow and African leaders to enhance economic cooperation and maintain stability in the region.
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North Korea Showcases Military Might During Pyongyang Parade
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/north-korea-showcases-military-might-during-pyongyang-parade-1112204695.html
July 28, 2023, 8:16 AM
The military parade coincided with Pyongyang marking the 70th anniversary of “Victory Day”, North Korea’s name for the commemoration of the armistice that heralded the end of the 1950-1953 Korean War.
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Ukraine Corruption Poses Risks to US Aid - State Department
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/ukraine-corruption-poses-risks-to-us-aid---state-department-1112209797.html
July 28, 2023, 7:54 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US economic aid to Ukraine is at risk from corruption in the Kiev government and the Ukrainian private sector, the State Department Inspector General warned in a report on Thursday.
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Day 2. Vladimir Putin Takes Part in Russia-Africa Summit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/day-2-vladimir-putin-takes-part-in-russia-africa-summit--1112207975.html
July 28, 2023, 7:53 AM
Today is day two of the Russia-Africa Summit – a platform created by Moscow and African leaders to enhance economic cooperation and maintain stability in the region.
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Watch Live: Russian and African Executives Discuss Energy Cooperation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/watch-live-russian-and-african-executives-discuss-energy-cooperation-1112208813.html
July 28, 2023, 7:27 AM
Today is day two of the Russia-Africa Summit – a platform created by Moscow and African leaders to enhance economic cooperation and maintain stability in the region.
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Africa Views Gas as Most Promising Course for Energy Cooperation With Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/africa-views-gas-as-most-promising-course-for-energy-cooperation-with-russia-1112209190.html
July 28, 2023, 7:18 AM
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Africa sees natural gas as a promising direction of cooperation with Russian energy companies in order to become an energy self-sufficient continent, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber NJ Ayuk told Sputnik.
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Giant Martian Volcano Could Be Island in Ancient Times – Study
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/giant-martian-volcano-could-be-island-in-ancient-times--study--1112204496.html
July 28, 2023, 6:23 AM
When dealing with the research, scientists looked at similar volcanos on Earth to get a better understanding of Olympus Mons, which is 624 km in diameter, roughly the same size as the US state of Arizona or Poland.
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US Approves $120.5Mln Sale of 16 Assault Amphibious Vehicles to Romania
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/us-approves-1205mln-sale-of-16-assault-amphibious-vehicles-to-romania-1112207809.html
July 28, 2023, 6:13 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US government has approved a $120.5 million sale of sixteen assault amphibious vehicles and other equipment to Romania, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said.
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N Korean Kim Jong Un, Russian Delegation Led by Shoigu Attend Military Parade
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/n-korean-kim-jong-un-russian-delegation-led-by-shoigu-attend-military-parade--1112204052.html
July 28, 2023, 5:13 AM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and the Russian delegation led by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu oversaw a military parade on Thursday night in Pyongyang.
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Dormant 46,000-Year-Old Nematode Roundworm From Siberian Permafrost Brought Back to Life
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/dormant-46000-year-old-nematode-roundworm-from-siberian-permafrost-brought-back-to-life--1112203350.html
July 28, 2023, 5:13 AM
This microscopic female worm, now known as Panagrolaimus kolymaensis, was found in a state of suspended animation and later started reproducing in a laboratory dish.
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US Experts Slowly Admitting Ukraine Can’t Win, Hope for Stalemate
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/us-experts-slowly-admitting-ukraine-cant-win-hope-for-stalemate-1112202801.html
July 28, 2023, 4:04 AM
Ukraine has been throwing wave after wave of men and equipment at Russia's defensive lines, but has yet to make any significant gains. This has seemingly caused a shift in the Western narrative regarding the conflict.
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Japan's White Paper Reveals Plan to Multiply Defense Spending Across 7 Areas
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/japans-white-paper-reveals-plan-to-multiply--defense-spending-across-7-areas-1112202603.html
July 28, 2023, 3:37 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japan is planning to significantly increase its defense budget in seven areas, Japan's Defense White Paper — the Ministry of Defense's annual report — showed on Friday.
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Sudan Conflict Forces 3.4 Million People to Flee to Neighboring Countries - WHO
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/sudan-conflict-forces-34-million-people-to-flee-to-neighboring-countries---who-1112202449.html
July 28, 2023, 3:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The conflict in Sudan has forced a total of 3.4 million people to flee to refuge in neighboring countries, who are now facing rapidly intensifying health threats, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday.
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US Defense, Diplomacy Chiefs to Visit Australia for Talks on Bolstering Regional Cooperation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/us-defense-diplomacy-chiefs-to-visit-australia-for-talks-on-bolstering-regional-cooperation-1112202308.html
July 28, 2023, 2:58 AM
WASHINGTON, July 27 (Sputnik) - US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken are set to meet in Australia with their respective counterparts for talks on furthering cooperation in a variety of areas across the Indo-Pacific region.
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Report: US Abrams Tanks May Arrive on Ukrainian Battlefield by September
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/report-us-abrams-tanks-may-arrive-on-ukrainian-battlefield-by-september-1112200395.html
July 28, 2023, 2:50 AM
WASHINGTON, July 28 (Sputnik) - US-made Abrams tanks will reportedly make their way onto the battlefield in Ukraine later this year in September.
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Russian Military Thwarts Drone Attack Attempt in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/russian-military-thwarts-drone-attack-attempt-in-moscow-1112202031.html
July 28, 2023, 2:08 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - An enemy drone attempting to attack in Moscow was shot down by the Russian military overnight, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said Friday night.
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July Set to Break Record as Earth's Hottest Month
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/july-set-to-break-record-as-earths-hottest-month-1112201343.html
July 28, 2023, 1:57 AM
The scorching summer heat is affecting regions across North America, Europe and Asia, among other areas, marking an extraordinary year for global temperatures.
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Justice Dept. to Launch Second Probe Into Memphis Police After Tyre Nichols Killing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/justice-dept-to-launch-second-probe-into-memphis-police-after-tyre-nichols-killing-1112200583.html
July 28, 2023, 1:22 AM
The investigation comes months after Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, was beaten to death by police officers, though the Justice Department insists the investigation is “not based on a single incident or event.”
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Nearly 100 Pilot Whales Die on Australian Beach as Rescue Efforts Prove Unsuccessful
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/nearly-100-pilot-whales-die-on-australian-beach-as-rescue-efforts-prove-unsuccessful-1112200245.html
July 28, 2023, 12:49 AM
Wildlife experts, while speculating on the cause of the beaching, could not determine a definitive reason behind the tragic event. Officials suggested it might be a result of stress or illness within the pod, but the exact cause remains a mystery.
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US Senate Overwhelmingly Passes 2024 Defense Bill, Sets Up Clash With House
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230728/us-senate-overwhelmingly-passes-2024-defense-bill-1112200750.html
July 28, 2023, 12:27 AM
If the $886 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is signed by President Joe Biden, it will extend the streak of successfully passed NDAAs to 62 years. However, unlike previous years there are significant differences between the House and Senate versions, potentially setting up an uphill battle in the next round of negotiations.
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Mystery 2,000-Year-Old Iron Age Warrior Identified as Female
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230727/mystery-2000-year-old-iron-age-warrior-identified-as-female-1112199353.html
July 27, 2023, 11:56 PM
The mysterious burial site, unearthed in 1999, initially left experts puzzled as it contained both a sword and a shield, typically associated with male burials, and a mirror, which was often known as a burial item for women.
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Netanyahu: 'Silly' to Fear Judicial Reforms Will Hurt Israeli Democracy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230727/netanyahu-silly-to-fear-judicial-reforms-will-hurt-israeli-democracy-1112199508.html
July 27, 2023, 11:29 PM
Israelis have been protesting proposed judicial reforms for months, saying new measures severely restricting the nation's Supreme Court gives the prime minister and ruling party too much power, and eliminates checks and balances in the country.
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New Charges Added to Trump Mar-a-Lago Case as Special Counsel Names Third Defendant
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230727/new-charges-added-to-trump-mar-a-lago-case-as-special-counsel-names-third-defendant-1112199989.html
July 27, 2023, 11:02 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump and two others are facing new charges as part of US special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into the mishandling of classified documents at the former president's Florida residence.
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White House: Biden Will Not Pardon His Son Hunter Over Tax, Firearms Charges
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230727/white-house-biden-will-not-pardon-his-son-hunter-over-tax-firearms-charges-1112199081.html
July 27, 2023, 9:17 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Thursday said President Joe Biden would not pardon his son Hunter, who is facing tax and firearms-related charges.
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VW Buys 5% Stake in Chinese EV Maker Xpeng, Announce Two New Electric Cars
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230727/vw-buys-5-stake-in-chinese-ev-maker-xpeng-announce-two-new-electric-cars-1112198303.html
July 27, 2023, 8:35 PM
German automaker Volkswagen announced on Wednesday that it bought a 4.99% stake in Xpeng, a Chinese maker of high-end electric vehicles (EVs) for some $700 million.
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Watch Ka-52 Alligator Helicopters Wipe Out Ukrainian Positions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230727/watch-ka-52-alligator-helicopters-wipe-out-ukrainian-positions-1112193495.html
July 27, 2023, 7:58 PM
Ka-52 helicopter crews are essential units the Russian Armed Forces uses on a daily basis to achieve goals of the special operation in Ukraine. Russian 'Alligator' helicopters control the Ukrainian air space, rendering Kiev's military actions entirely futile.
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Will Collapse of Hunter Biden Plea Deal End Up in Joe's Impeachment?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230727/will-collapse-of-hunter-biden-plea-deal-end-up-in-joes-impeachment-1112196578.html
July 27, 2023, 7:02 PM
The collapse of first son Hunter Biden's plea deal could have various implications, including the possibility of an impeachment inquiry, according to some US legal observers.
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Ex-Austrian FM Kneissl Hails Russia-Africa Summit as Outshining EU's 'Negative Approach'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230727/ex-austrian-fm-kneissl-hails-russia-africa-summit-as-outshining-eus-negative-approach-1112193876.html
July 27, 2023, 7:01 PM
The second Russia-Africa Summit, aimed at improving rapport between Moscow and African states, kicked off in St. Petersburg on July 27, 2023.
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Watch Msta-B Howitzer Blast Ukrainian Positions to Kingdom Come
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230727/watch-msta-b-howitzer-blast-ukrainian-positions-to-kingdom-come-1112194828.html
July 27, 2023, 6:48 PM
Not a day passes without Russia's Armed Forces unleashing their Msta-B 152 mm howitzers against the Ukrainian adversary. Combat artillery work is crucial in the special operation to suppress the enemy's firepower and advance further.
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US Economy Grew by 2.4% in Second Quarter, But Labor Market Slowing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230727/us-economy-grew-by-24-in-second-quarter-but-labor-market-slowing-1112197310.html
July 27, 2023, 6:48 PM
The US economy beat many economists' estimates for growth in the second quarter of 2023, but the steam that has kept it above water may soon be running out.
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US Spends More Money in Ukraine Per Year Than Over 12 Years in Afghanistan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230727/us-spends-more-money-in-ukraine-per-year-than-over-12-years-in-afghanistan-1112196706.html
July 27, 2023, 6:28 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US spends more money per year on support for Ukraine than it spent during in the Afghan campaign, and by the end of 2023 the total amount of aid for Kiev will surpass the entire Marshall Plan funding after WWII, Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) John Sopko said on Thursday.
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US Federal Reserve Interest Rate Hike Aimed at Cutting Jobs Before Inflation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230727/us-federal-reserve-interest-rate-hike-aimed-at-cutting-jobs-before-inflation-1112193091.html
July 27, 2023, 6:09 PM
Borrowing rates in the US are now at a 22-year high as inflation refuses to come down. David Tawil, founder of ProChain Capital, said that the Federal Reserve was putting Americans out of work to cut demand for goods.
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Forgotten Angels: How Ukrainian Forces Killed Donbass Children
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230727/forgotten-angels-how-ukrainian-forces-killed-donbass-children-1112191317.html
July 27, 2023, 5:17 PM
On July 27, the Donetsk People's Republic observes its Day of Remembrance for the Child Victims of the War in Donbass. Elena Bobkova, a war correspondent, and public figure, told Sputnik how she began assisting the kids of Donbass.
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Hunter Biden Faces New Charges After Plea-Bargain Collapse
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230727/hunter-biden-faces-new-charges-after-plea-bargain-collapse-1112189976.html
July 27, 2023, 4:56 PM
Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern, co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, said that with Hunter Biden's sweetheart plea bargain deal in tatters, The White House is changing its tune on his father's knowledge of allege influence peddling.
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Why is Ukraine's 'New Offensive' Doomed?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230727/why-is-ukraines-new-offensive-doomed-1112190713.html
July 27, 2023, 4:34 PM
Kiev’s alleged second stage of the counteroffensive is nothing but a propaganda trick by the West to demonstrate that Kiev is still able to carry out certain missions, Moscow-based military expert and retired Russian Army colonel Anatoly Matviychuk told Sputnik.
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Ukraine Has Lost 20% of Donated Western Materiel in Counteroffensive - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230727/ukraine-has-lost-20-of-donated-western-materiel-in-counteroffensive---reports-1112192909.html
July 27, 2023, 3:56 PM
Pressured to launch an attack against fortified Russian positions, Ukrainian forces have lost huge amounts of equipment given to them by the NATO powers for the operation, with little to show for it.
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Putin Awards Sputnik Correspondent Rostislav Zhuravlev Order of Courage Posthumously
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230727/putin-awards-sputnik-correspondent-rostislav-zhuravlev-order-of-courage-posthumously-1112192805.html
July 27, 2023, 3:46 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The correspondent was killed by a cluster munition strike, Russia's Ministry of Defense reported. That said, the Russian Foreign Ministry stressed that those complicit in the attack would be brought to justice, along with those who supply munitions to Ukraine.
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