Storm Antoni Prompts UK Met Office to Issue 'Danger to Life' Warning
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230805/storm-antoni-prompts-uk-met-office-to-issue-danger-to-life-warning-1112409095.html
August 5, 2023, 1:57 PM
British weather reporters earlier cautioned that the storm would bring "potentially disruptive" weather in England and Wales, with Northern Ireland likely to see "some of the highest rainfall totals."
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What is NATO Treaty's Article 5?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230805/what-is-nato-treatys-article-5-1112406460.html
August 5, 2023, 12:33 PM
The US has said that it heeds NATO security, but that the use of the NATO Treaty's Article 5 is not under discussion, after a recent incident with Belarusian helicopters allegedly crossing the Polish border amid Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine. What is Article 5 and how it pertains to Kiev’s push for the allaince? Sputnik explores.
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Ten People Killed, 18 Missing Due to Heavy Rains in Northern China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230805/ten-people-killed-18-missing-due-to-heavy-rains-in-northern-china-1112408215.html
August 5, 2023, 12:24 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Heavy rains have killed 10 people and left 18 missing in the city of Baoding in north China's Hebei province near Beijing, city authorities said on Saturday.
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Scott Ritter: Who is Responsible for Ukraine's Failed Counteroffensive?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230805/the-road-to-rabotino-1112407284.html
August 5, 2023, 12:00 PM
On a normal summer's day, the road to Rabotino would be empty, save for the odd combine tractor and the vehicles driven by farmers and their families as they tend to the fields of crops they had planted in spring.
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Pakistan's Ex-PM Imran Khan Arrested and Sentenced to Three Years in Prison
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230805/ex-pakistani-pm-imran-khan-sentenced-to-3-years-in-jail-over-corruption-1112407513.html
August 5, 2023, 11:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - An Islamabad court has sentenced former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan to three years in prison after finding him guilty of corrupt practices in the Toshakhana case, media reported on Saturday.
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Russia and Turkiye May Discuss Gas Hub Project During Putin's Upcoming Visit - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230805/russia-and-turkiye-may-discuss-gas-hub-project-during-putins-upcoming-visit---reports-1112406189.html
August 5, 2023, 9:28 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan may discuss energy projects, namely a gas hub project, during Putin's planned visit to Turkiye in August, media reported on Saturday, citing sources.
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Cambodia's Ruling Party Wins Elections by a Landslide
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230805/cambodias-ruling-party-wins-elections-by-a-landslide-1112405001.html
August 5, 2023, 8:08 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Cambodia's National Election Committee (NEC) officially confirmed on Saturday that the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) swept the July 23 parliamentary elections by receiving 120 out of the 125 available seats in parliament.
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Ancient 'Roman Boat' Unearthed Near Belgrade
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230805/ancient-roman-boat-unearthed-near-belgrade-1112404376.html
August 5, 2023, 6:27 AM
Researchers in Serbia are currently waiting for exact radiocarbon dates of wood from the vessel’s skeleton, which is the second such discovery in the area since 2020.
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New Trump Charges Politically Motivated and Undermine US Institutions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230805/new-trump-charges-politically-motivated-and-undermine-us-institutions-1112404009.html
August 5, 2023, 5:36 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik), Kirill Krasilnikov - The latest criminal charges brought against former US President Donald Trump are politically motivated and will have a detrimental effect on US institutions, experts opined in comments to Sputnik.
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Interplanetary Sunstorm: Solar Eruption's Impact Felt Across Earth, Moon & Mars
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230805/interplanetary-sunstorm-solar-eruptions-impact-felt-across-earth-moon--mars-1112403633.html
August 5, 2023, 3:58 AM
The event offers invaluable insights into the effects of solar outbursts and how planetary magnetic fields and atmospheres shield against them, additionally providing information crucial for protecting astronauts.
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NASA Says Reestablished Full Communications With Voyager 2 Space Probe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230805/nasa-says-reestablished-full-communications-with-voyager-2-space-probe-1112403796.html
August 5, 2023, 3:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NASA announced Friday it has reestablished full communications with the Voyager 2 space probe after losing contact with the spacecraft last week.
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Russian Military Thwarts Ukraine's Assault Attempts Near Krasny Liman
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230805/russian-military-thwarts-ukraines-assault-attempts-near-krasnolymansk-1112403504.html
August 5, 2023, 3:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's armed forces have thwarted Ukrainian mechanized brigades' attempts to carry out an attack in the Krasny Liman direction, Alexander Savchuk, the head of the Center Group of Forces' press center, has told Sputnik.
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DeSantis' Pledge to 'Slit Throat' of 'Deep State' Draws Ire of Federal Employee Union
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230805/desantis-pledge-to-slit-throat-of-deep-state-draws-ire-of-federal-employee-union-1112402806.html
August 5, 2023, 3:31 AM
In May, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis launched his long awaited 2024 presidential campaign, but has since had trouble making up ground against his primary rival, former US President Donald Trump.
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UK Troops Partake in Largest Military Drill Between UK, Australia & US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230805/uk-troops-partake-in-largest-military-drill-between-uk-australia--us-1112403141.html
August 5, 2023, 3:12 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than 150 service members of the United Kingdom have participated in Exercise Talisman Sabre, the largest military exercise between the armed forces of Australia, the United States and the UK, the UK Defense Ministry said Friday.
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US Temporarily Suspends Certain Foreign Aid to Niger Amid Military Takeover
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230805/us-temporarily-suspends-certain-foreign-aid-to-niger-amid-military-takeover-1112402607.html
August 5, 2023, 2:29 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is temporarily suspending certain foreign assistance programs to the government of Niger amid the ongoing military takeover, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a press release.
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Astronomers Detect Unprecedented, Record-Breaking Gamma Rays Emitted by Sun
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230805/astronomers-detect-unprecedented-record-breaking-gamma-rays-emitted-by-sun-1112402161.html
August 5, 2023, 2:00 AM
Contrary to expectations, the extraordinary burst of energy did not correspond to any heightened solar activity; in fact, the sun was surprisingly calm at the time of the detection. The unexpected revelation has left scientists baffled, as current models of the sun cannot explain the phenomenon.
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Report: Just Eight of 32 Ukrainian Pilots Ready for F-16 Training Amid Language Barrier Snag
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230805/report-just-eight-of-32-ukrainian-pilots-ready-for-f-16-training-amid-language-barrier-snag-1112401837.html
August 5, 2023, 1:21 AM
The United States initially opposed sending F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, before it relented to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s demands for the plane in May.
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Over Third of Turks Believe Ankara Should Prioritize Ties With Russia, China - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230805/over-third-of-turks-believe-ankara-should-prioritize-ties-with-russia-china---poll-1112402306.html
August 5, 2023, 12:55 AM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - More than a third of Turkiye's nationals believe that Ankara should prioritize contacts with Russia and China in the development of foreign relations, a poll conducted by the MetroPOLL center for strategic and social studies showed on Friday.
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Massive Riot Strikes NYC's Union Square After Twitch Streamer's Giveaway Turns Chaotic
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/massive-riot-strikes-nycs-union-square-after-twitch-streamers-giveaway-turns-chaotic-1112401045.html
August 4, 2023, 11:52 PM
The giveaway event, which was supposed to involve hundreds of video game consoles, attracted an estimated 2,000 people. Several arrests were made during the chaos, and some individuals sustained injuries, although no reports of serious wounds have surfaced yet.
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Loud Sounds Heard Near Crimea's Kerch Had Nothing to Do With Crimean Bridge - Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/loud-sounds-heard-near-crimeas-kerch-had-nothing-to-do-with-crimean-bridge---official-1112401215.html
August 4, 2023, 11:14 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Oleg Kryuchkov, an adviser to Crimean head Sergey Aksyonov, said early Saturday that loud sounds heard by residents of the city of Kerch had nothing to do with the Crimean bridge.
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War Hawk Bolton Asserts Trump Would Withdraw US From NATO if Reelected
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/war-hawk-bolton-asserts-trump-would-withdraw-us-from-nato-if-reelected-1112400364.html
August 4, 2023, 10:50 PM
In July 2022, John Bolton admitted to planning coups while defending former US President Donald Trump’s alleged role in the January 6, 2021 riots, saying “as somebody who has helped plan coups d'etat — not here but, you know, other places — it takes a lot of work, and that's not what [Trump] did.”
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Photos: Webb Space Telescope Reveals New Images of Ring Nebula
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/photos-webb-space-telescope-reveals-new-images-of-ring-nebula-1112400130.html
August 4, 2023, 9:31 PM
The images captured by James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) allow scientists to delve deeper inside the processes of stellar evolution, effectively allowing officials to gain valuable insights into the birth and death of stars.
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‘They’re Not Getting Anything’: Official US Economic Numbers Belie Decadeslong ‘Great Stagnation’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/theyre-not-getting-anything-official-us-economic-numbers-belie-decadeslong-great-stagnation-1112398940.html
August 4, 2023, 9:03 PM
While official economic numbers might look good, the reality is that for most Americans, their prospects have improved little over the last two decades, which is why US President Joe Biden has such little support, an expert told Sputnik.
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Trump Pleads Not Guilty to Superseding Indictment Over Classified Docs Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/trump-pleads-not-guilty-to-superseding-indictment-over-classified-docs-case-1112398781.html
August 4, 2023, 8:51 PM
Former reality TV star and US President Donald Trump has been accused of mishandling government documents and attempting to prevent their return to US officials. In August 2022, the FBI raided Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, Florida estate, recovering over 11,000 files, including over 100 with classified markings.
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King Charles III to Mark Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's Death Privately
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/king-charles-iii-to-mark-anniversary-of-queen-elizabeth-iis-death-privately-1112398256.html
August 4, 2023, 7:58 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The UK royal couple, King Charles III and his wife Camilla, will mark the first anniversary of the death of late Queen Elizabeth II on September 8 "quietly and privately," without attending any public events, British media reported on Friday, citing a spokesperson for Buckingham Palace.
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'Anti-Colonialist' BRICS Expansion Threatens Western Hegemony - Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/anti-colonialist-brics-expansion-threatens-western-hegemony-analyst-1112397208.html
August 4, 2023, 6:52 PM
Brazil and India have effectively refuted allegations that recently emerged in mainstream media about them opposing the expansion of the BRICS.
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Austrian PM Proposes Constitutional 'Right to Cash'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/austrian-pm-proposes-constitutional-right-to-cash-1112396834.html
August 4, 2023, 6:42 PM
As cashless payment methods proliferate across Europe, Austrian Prime Minister Karl Nehammer has moved to legally preserve paying in the old-fashioned way, with banknotes and coins.
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Watch Russian Soldier Explain How to Beat Ukrainian Cluster Shelling
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/watch-russian-soldier-explain-how-to-beat-ukrainian-cluster-shelling-1112396562.html
August 4, 2023, 6:28 PM
Ukrainian forces in the Adveevka industrial area near Donetsk have been using cluster munitions in an attempt to halt the advance of the Russian troops in the area.
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Watch Russian and Chinese Ships Striking 'Enemy Submarines' in Joint Drills
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/watch-russian-and-chinese-ships-striking-enemy-submarines-in-joint-drills-1112395065.html
August 4, 2023, 5:55 PM
Having departed from Vladivostok, Russian and Chinese vessels have been performing tasks of the third joint maritime patrol of the Pacific Ocean. The group of battleships has been on duty in the South-Western part of the Bering Sea, training to search, escort and destroy mock enemy submarines.
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Ex-Biden Partner: Hunter's Ties to Burisma Part of Influence Battle in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/ex-biden-partner-hunters-ties-to-burisma-part-of-influence-battle-in-ukraine-1112396640.html
August 4, 2023, 5:41 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Hunter Biden’s presence on the board of Ukrainian energy company Burisma occurred in conjunction with broader efforts by the United States and other countries to develop influence networks in Ukraine, former Biden business partner Devon Archer said on Friday.
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Which NATO Weapons Has Russia Captured in Ukraine?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/which-nato-weapons-has-russia-captured-in-ukraine-1112391714.html
August 4, 2023, 4:43 PM
Ukraine’s Western sponsors have inadvertently ended up providing military hardware to Russia as more and more armored vehicles and weaponry originally supplied by the US and its allies to the Kiev regime are captured by Moscow.
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BRICS Represents Force in Multipolar World, Unlike NATO or G7 - Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/brics-represents-force-in-multipolar-world-unlike-nato-or-g7---expert-1112391931.html
August 4, 2023, 4:41 PM
ANHUI (Sputnik) - Unlike NATO and the G7, BRICS embodies power in a multipolar world and can play an important role in the economy, politics and global governance, Fan Hesheng, the head of the Center for Latin American Studies at Anhui University, told Sputnik commenting on Venezuela planning to join BRICS on Friday.
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Ukraine Will Never Get NATO Membership, Only US Support as 'Anti-Russian Hedgehog'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/ukraine-will-never-get-nato-membership-only-us-support-as-anti-russian-hedgehog-1112393903.html
August 4, 2023, 4:38 PM
A leading Russian foreign policy expert told Sputnik on Friday that despite Kiev’s desires to be welcomed into the Western anti-Russian bloc, the NATO powers only ever intend to use the new "ally" as a bulwark in their struggle against Russia and will never treat Ukraine as an equal.
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Ukraine's Attrition Rate Suggests Counteroffensive is Over
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/ukraines-attrition-rate-suggests-counteroffensive-is-over-1112393002.html
August 4, 2023, 3:29 PM
The Ukrainian military has sustained enormous losses since the beginning of its botched counteroffensive, raising questions about its ability to continue advancing, security expert Michael Maloof told Sputnik.
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New Taiwan Arms Deal: US 'Dead Set on Provoking War With China'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/new-taiwan-arms-deal-us-dead-set-on-provoking-war-with-china-1112391222.html
August 4, 2023, 3:27 PM
It seems that by giving the green light to more military assistance to Taipei, Washington decided not to deliver on its previous promise with respect to Beijing, journalist and political analyst KJ Noh told Sputnik.
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Majority of Americans Oppose Additional US Funding for Ukraine - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/majority-of-americans-oppose-additional-us-funding-for-ukraine---poll-1112392442.html
August 4, 2023, 3:23 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Over half of US citizens disagree with Congress authorizing additional funding to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, according to a poll published by an American news agency on Friday.
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Putin Signs Law to Block Assets of Blacklisted Foreigners
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/putin-signs-law-to-block-assets-of-blacklisted-foreigners-1112389058.html
August 4, 2023, 2:28 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law on blocking the finances and property of foreigners who have fallen under Russia's restrictions.
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Russia's Economy Exceeded $5 Trillion PPP - World Bank
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/russias-economy-exceeded-5-trillion-ppp---world-bank-1112390476.html
August 4, 2023, 2:26 PM
Russian economy in purchasing power parity (PPP) at the end of 2022 retained fifth place in the world by this indicator, according to the data provided by the World Bank.
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What's Behind Biden's Shift to Arm Taiwan?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/whats-behind-bidens-shift-to-arm-taiwan-1112390826.html
August 4, 2023, 2:21 PM
The Biden administration's focus on Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific could translate into new lucrative deals for the US naval industry; as well as raise the stakes and create unnecessary risks too, retired Lieutenant Colonel Earl Rasmussen told Sputnik.
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Washington Sending Arms to Ukraine 'Impacts' Public Confidence in US Military
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/washington-sending-arms-to-kiev-impacts-public-confidence-in-us-military-1112388795.html
August 4, 2023, 1:54 PM
Americans’ confidence in the US military has hit a 26-year low, a new Gallup poll has revealed.
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Ukraine Counter-Offensive Shows Failure of US Military Planning
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/ukraine-counter-offensive-shows-failure-of-us-military-planning-1112386153.html
August 4, 2023, 1:25 PM
Ukraine's southern offensive aimed at invading the Russian region of Crimea has turned into a bloody debacle. Independent investigative journalist Christopher Helali said US politicians who schemed to weaken Russia through the conflict should now seek peace.
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Denmark Tightens Border Controls After Quran-Burning Demonstrations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/denmark-tightens-border-controls-after-quran-burning-demonstrations-1112387736.html
August 4, 2023, 12:20 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Danish police are temporarily toughening controls at the country's borders for security reasons following recent Quran-burning demonstrations, the Danish Justice Ministry has said.
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Lavrov: West Convenes Staged Forums to Involve Countries in Discussion of 'Ukraine's Plan'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/lavrov-west-convenes-staged-forums-to-involve-countries-in-discussion-of-ukraines-plan-1112386039.html
August 4, 2023, 12:16 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — The United States, the United Kingdom and their allies are arranging pompous summits to drag as many nations as possible into a discussion of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s peace formula, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
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Ukraine Loses Over 43,000 Soldiers Since Start of Counteroffensive - Russian Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/ukraine-loses-over-43000-soldiers-since-start-of-counteroffensive---russian-defense-ministry-1112387858.html
August 4, 2023, 11:31 AM
Ukraine launched its much-touted counteroffensive in early June. Ukrainian President Zelensky admitted that progress was "slower than desired." The Russian Defense Ministry said that Ukrainian troops had been trying — but failing — to advance in the South Donetsk, Artemovsk (Bakhmut) and Zaporozhye sectors.
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Judge Andrew Napolitano: Biden Doesn’t Have Coherent Strategy in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/judge-andrew-napolitano-biden-doesnt-have-coherent-strategy-in-ukraine-1112373103.html
August 4, 2023, 11:00 AM
The Biden Administration’s Ukraine strategy is increasingly disconnected from political and military realities on the ground, Judge Andrew Napolitano told Sputnik's New Rules podcast.
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Moscow: Intervention in Niger Should Be Avoided
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/moscow-intervention-in-niger-should-be-avoided-1112384962.html
August 4, 2023, 10:20 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Intervention in Niger where rebels came to power after having ousted President Mohamed Bazoum should be avoided, a source in the Russian Foreign Ministry told Sputnik on Friday.
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New Short-Range Missiles for Su-57 Outpace US Developments
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/new-short-range-missiles-for-su-57-outpace-us-developments-1112386422.html
August 4, 2023, 10:05 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Russia's fifth-generation Su-57 fighter has been equipped with new short-range missiles, the RVV-MD2, which outperform similar American munitions, representatives of the developer company, JSC GosMKB Vympel, said in an article for the "Arsenal Otechestva" (lit. Arsenal of the Fatherland) magazine.
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Watch Russian Su-25 Aircraft Destroy Ukrainian Mortar Units
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/watch-russian-su-25-aircraft-destroy-ukrainian-mortar-units--1112384746.html
August 4, 2023, 8:52 AM
Two Su-25SM attack aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces wiped out Ukrainian mortar positions near Krasny Liman. Protected by heavy armor, the jets are resistant to ground fire, while capable of carrying various weapons from bombs to a 30mm cannon.
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Washington ‘Terrified’ Trump May Defeat Biden in 2024 Election
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/washington-terrified-trump-may-defeat-biden-in-2024-election-1112383555.html
August 4, 2023, 7:26 AM
The indictment of Donald Trump indicates that the Biden administration is trying to prevent the 45th US president from effectively campaigning in the 2024 election race, analysts have told Sputnik.
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Russian Defense Minister Shoigu Inspects Captured Swedish Armored Vehicle
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/russian-defense-minister-shoigu-inspects-captured-swedish-armored-vehicle-1112385031.html
August 4, 2023, 7:23 AM
During inspection of the Tsentr (Center) units’ advanced command post earlier in the day, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu specifically stressed the need to stage preemptive strikes against Ukrainian troops.
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Rhodes Residents Seeking Gov't Aid to Overcome Effects of Massive Wildfires
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/rhodes-residents-seeking-govt-aid-to-overcome-effects-of-massive-wildfires-1112383866.html
August 4, 2023, 6:07 AM
HERAKLION (Sputnik) - The Greek island of Rhodes has been dealing with the negative consequences of the huge wildfires that raged in the region in July, with local residents telling Sputnik they urgently need government assistance to restore the environment, support the island's economy and prevent the repetition of such a disaster in the future.
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Russia Destroys 13 Ukrainian Drones Attempting to Attack Crimea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/russia-destroys-13-ukrainian-drones-attempting-to-attack-crimea-1112382782.html
August 4, 2023, 4:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces shot down ten and jammed another three Ukrainian drones with radio and electronic warfare equipment attempting to attack facilities in Crimea overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said Friday.
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Russia Foils Ukraine's Attempt to Attack Naval Base in Novorossiysk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/emergency-services-in-russias-novorossiysk-city-confirm-explosions-in-city-1112382554.html
August 4, 2023, 4:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine attempted to attack a Russian naval base in the city of Novorossiysk overnight with two unmanned boats, which were detected and destroyed by Russia's warships, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
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Expelled 'Tennessee Three' Democratic Reps Win Special Election to Secure Seats
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/expelled-tennessee-three-democratic-reps-win-special-election-to-secure-seats-1112382178.html
August 4, 2023, 3:44 AM
Tennessee Democratic State Representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson were expelled from the State Legislature in April for participating in a gun control protest. Jones represents much of Eastern Nashville while Pearson represents an area encompassing large parts of Memphis and surrounding areas.
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Photos: Arkansas Highway Left Covered in Nacho Cheese After Major Truck Crash
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/photos-arkansas-highway-left-covered-in-nacho-cheese-after-major-truck-crash-1112381695.html
August 4, 2023, 3:22 AM
In a bizarre and amusing incident, an Arkansas highway was turned into a cheesy catastrophe on Tuesday afternoon as a truck carrying cans of nacho cheese crashed, leaving the roadway covered in the gooey delight.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene: DoJ Committing Election Interference With Trump Charges
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/marjorie-taylor-greene-doj-committing-election-interference-with-trump-charges-1112382001.html
August 4, 2023, 3:10 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Department of Justice is committing election interference by attempting to prosecute former President and 2024 presidential hopeful Donald Trump, US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) said in a statement.
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White House Says No Update on Whether Biden Will Approve Sending ATACMS to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/white-house-says-no-update-on-whether-biden-will-approve-sending-atacms-to-ukraine-1112381198.html
August 4, 2023, 2:43 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby told Sputnik there is no update on whether President Joe Biden will approve sending the long-range Army tactical Missile System (ATACMS) to Ukraine.
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The Frequent Indictment Club
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/the-frequent-indictment-club-1112380989.html
August 4, 2023, 2:18 AM
Former US President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to his third indictment this year on Thursday, the latest one focusing on his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election and his role in the January 6, 2021 riot on the US Capitol.
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Mexican Authorities Recover Two Bodies in Rio Grande, One Casualty Along Texas River Barrier
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/mexican-authorities-recover-two-bodies-in-rio-grande-one-casualty-along-texas-river-barrier-1112380669.html
August 4, 2023, 1:59 AM
Operation Lone Star is a multibillion-dollar border security initiative created by Texas Governor Greg Abbott using a disaster declaration undertaken in the state in 2021.
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Nigerien President Bazoum in Op-Ed Says He's Been 'Taken Hostage'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/nigerien-president-bazoum-in-op-ed-says-hes-been-taken-hostage-by-military-coup-1112380518.html
August 4, 2023, 1:03 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum, said in an op-ed for American media that he has been taken hostage by the military coup in the country and called on the US and international community to help restore constitutional order.
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Deadly US Heat Wave Killing Honeybees, Threatening Food Production in Arizona
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/deadly-us-heat-wave-killing-honeybees-threatening-food-production-in-arizona-1112380161.html
August 4, 2023, 12:38 AM
Honeybees employ water and wing-flapping to maintain the hive's temperature between 92 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit. However, with the scorching heat consuming the US and much of the world, these efforts have limitations, leading to the sight of dead bees around hives.
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Former AG Barr: Trump Will Not ‘Come Out Well’ If He Takes the Stand in Election Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230804/former-ag-barr-trump-will-not-come-out-well-if-he-takes-the-stand-in-election-case-1112378997.html
August 4, 2023, 12:08 AM
Former US President Donald Trump was indicted on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to four charges related to his and his allies' alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election. The first hearing for the trial is scheduled for August 28.
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Human Remains, Aircraft Debris Found Amid Search for Crashed Australian Helicopter
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/human-remains-aircraft-debris-found-amid-search-for-crashed-australian-helicopter-1112378796.html
August 3, 2023, 11:09 PM
The aircraft involved in the crash was identified as the MRH-90 Taipan helicopter, and was participating in the Talisman Sabre exercise, a biennial event involving 13 nations and over 30,000 military personnel.
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Scientists to World Leaders: Eliminate Your Nukes 'Before They Eliminate Us'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/scientists-to-world-leaders-eliminate-your-nukes-before-they-eliminate-us-1112377918.html
August 3, 2023, 10:32 PM
In January, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the hands of the doomsday clock to 90 seconds before midnight, the closest it has ever been, citing the special operation in Ukraine, threats from emerging technologies, climate change and biological threats.
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Video: Delta Flight Evacuated After Tire Blows Out, Catches Fire at Atlanta Airport
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/video-delta-flight-evacuated-after-tire-blows-out-catches-fire-at-atlanta-airport-1112377143.html
August 3, 2023, 10:27 PM
Both the FAA and Delta Airlines have pledged to conduct thorough investigations into the incident. The US aviation agency assured the event is not expected to have any lasting impact on air traffic operations at the airport.
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Advanced Microchips Should Be ‘Shared Endeavor’ to Fight Global Warming, Not Target of US-China Feud
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/advanced-microchips-should-be-shared-endeavor-to-fight-global-warming-not-target-of-us-china-feud-1112376744.html
August 3, 2023, 9:24 PM
An expert told Sputnik that the tit-for-tat between Washington and Beijing over microchip manufacturing techniques is taking place amid a far greater threat to both nations: climate change, which requires the proliferation of such advanced technologies in order to solve.
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Trump Enters Not Guilty Plea to Four Criminal Charges in Election Interference Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/trump-enters-not-guilty-plea-to-four-criminal-charges-in-election-interference-case-1112376436.html
August 3, 2023, 8:26 PM
The indictment is the third federal indictment against former US President Donald Trump. He was previously charged with falsifying business records in an alleged attempt to cover up hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels, as well as his alleged mishandling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
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Ukrainians Trashed Insufficient US Military Tactics Amid Failed Counteroffensive
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/ukrainians-trashed-insufficient-us-military-tactics-amid-failed-counteroffensive-1112372932.html
August 3, 2023, 7:18 PM
The Ukrainian Armed Forces has reverted from the US tactics to their previous strategy, as Ukraine Western-trained units got bogged down, per the US press.
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Russia's Invited Presence in Syria Contrasts With US Occupation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/russias-invited-presence-in-syria-contrasts-with-us-occupation-1112370788.html
August 3, 2023, 7:11 PM
Russia's small-scale military intervention in Syria turned the tide of the war against Western-backed insurgents and Daesh*. Independent journalist Rick Sterling rejected US attempts to equate that mission to its own occupation of bases in the country.
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Can I Invest in the Digital Yuan?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/can-i-invest-in-the-digital-yuan-1112369792.html
August 3, 2023, 6:53 PM
The rise of China's digital yuan, or e-CNY, poses a significant challenge to the dominance of the US dollar in global trade settlements, signaling a potential shift in the world's financial landscape. With its growing adoption and potential advantages, the digital currency is poised to reshape the international finance sector in the coming years.
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Deepfake Voice Recording Fools Quarter of People - Study
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/deepfake-voice-recording-fools-quarter-of-people---study-1112367053.html
August 3, 2023, 6:32 PM
A group of researchers at University College London (UCL) has found that people are experiencing more and more difficulty distinguishing between human and machine interlocutors when talking on the phone.
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Macron Rejects Ex-French Economy Minister Breton as Possible EU Commission Head
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/macron-rejects-ex-french-economy-minister-breton-as-possible-eu-commission-head-1112373675.html
August 3, 2023, 6:23 PM
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron does not want to see European Commissioner for Internal Market and former French Economy Minister Thierry Breton as the new European Commission president, an American newspaper reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Raging Canadian Wildfires Account for 25% of Global Carbon Pollution
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/raging-canadian-wildfires-account-for-25-of-global-carbon-pollution-1112372597.html
August 3, 2023, 6:07 PM
Worldwide, record-high temperatures have been shattered this year and the planet recently experienced its hottest days in the last 120,000 years.
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Fitch Downgrade of US Credit Rating Is 'Historic Failure of Leadership' - Senator
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/fitch-downgrade-of-us-credit-rating-is-historic-failure-of-leadership---senator-1112371569.html
August 3, 2023, 4:51 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Fitch Ratings reduced the credit rating of the United States from AAA to AA+ earlier this week, citing debt issues that jeopardize the American economy.
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China Seeks to Limit Children to 2 Hours on Cell Phones Per Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/china-seeks-to-limit-children-to-2-hours-on-cell-phones-per-day-1112371129.html
August 3, 2023, 4:43 PM
China's top internet regulator has proposed a new rule that would limit the amount of time minors can spend on cell phones each day.
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Trump Indictments Will Give Him Campaign Platform
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/trump-indictments-will-give-him-campaign-platform-1112364881.html
August 3, 2023, 3:10 PM
TV and radio personality and author Edward Woodson and Mitch Roschelle, media commentator and thought leader, argued that the charges against the 45th president were purely political and could even favor the presumed Republican candidate.
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Atomic Partnership: Russia Delivers Nuclear Reactor to Chinese Power Plant
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/atomic-partnership-russia-delivers-nuclear-reactor-to-chinese-power-plant-1112369363.html
August 3, 2023, 3:09 PM
Russia has successfully delivered a nuclear reactor vessel and other equipment for Unit 7 of the Tianwan Nuclear Power Plant in China, Atomstroyexport JSC representatives told Sputnik on Thursday.
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Ukraine Using Colorful Toy-like Bombs to Kill Civilians as West Runs Out of Ammo
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/ukraine-using-colorful-toy-like-bombs-to-kill-civilians-as-west-runs-out-of-ammo-1112367541.html
August 3, 2023, 2:04 PM
When it comes to the use of artillery and missiles, Ukraine’s strategy has baffled Western and Russian observers alike, with troops expending precious and dwindling stocks of NATO-caliber ammunition to terror bomb civilians in Donbass. Now, the Ukrainian military appears to have found a low cost, barbaric workaround.
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UK Orchestrated ICC Arrest Order Against Putin - Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/uk-orchestrated-icc-order-against-putin---moscow-1112368099.html
August 3, 2023, 1:16 PM
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against Russia's president and commissioner for children's rights in March, charging them with the purported "unlawful transfer" of children out of the Ukraine conflict zone. The Kremlin dismissed the charges, while Russia's Investigative Committee opened a criminal case against ICC judges.
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Bank of England Raises UK Interest Rate to Fresh 15-Year High of 5.25%
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/bank-of-england-raises-uk-interest-rate-to-fresh-15-year-high-of-525-1112367306.html
August 3, 2023, 12:33 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Bank of England said on Thursday that it had decided to raise its base interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, the highest figure since 2008.
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US Credit Downgrade Signals ‘Great Global Shift to Multipolar World Order’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/us-credit-downgrade-signals-great-global-shift-to-multipolar-world-order---1112365883.html
August 3, 2023, 11:55 AM
US markets posted major losses Wednesday on news of Fitch’s decision to downgrade the US’s credit rating from AAA to AA+ on expectations of a “fiscal deterioration” in the nation’s finances and a growing debt burden. Sputnik reached out to economists and finance experts for insights into what’s really going on behind the scenes.
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Russia Counterattacks in Donetsk Direction, Ukraine Lost up to 380 Soldiers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/russia-counterattacks-in-donetsk-direction-ukraine-lost-up-to-380-soldiers-1112366475.html
August 3, 2023, 11:36 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian forces have engaged in counterattacks in the Donetsk direction where the Ukrainian military lost up to 380 soldiers in the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
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China Enlists Public Support to Promote Private Sector Investment
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/china-enlists-public-support-to-promote-private-sector-investment-1112364595.html
August 3, 2023, 11:08 AM
China's latest policy thrust serves to put private and government-owned companies on an equal footing and to infuse confidence and encourage robust investment opportunities in the private sector.
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This Pre-Historic Whale May Have Been The Heaviest Animal Ever
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/this-pre-historic-whale-may-have-been-the-heaviest-animal-ever-1112361104.html
August 3, 2023, 10:53 AM
Whales are marine mammals belonging to the infraorder Cetacea. They are massive creatures with impressive diving and vocalization skills. They have a unique feeding and communication system and can live for over a hundred years.
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Thai Prime Minister Election Postponed Until After Court's Decision
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/thai-prime-minister-election-postponed-until-after-courts-decision-1112365704.html
August 3, 2023, 10:38 AM
BANGKOK (Sputnik) - Another round of the election for next prime minister of Thailand, scheduled for August 4, was postponed and may take place in mid-August, Thai Parliament Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha said on Thursday.
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Is Biden Preparing to Dump Ukraine For Taiwan?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/is-biden-preparing-to-dump-ukraine-for-taiwan-1112361859.html
August 3, 2023, 10:04 AM
US President Joe Biden is reportedly seeking congressional approval for financing military aid for Taiwan as part of the supplemental budget for Ukraine. What's behind the move?
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Kremlin Aware of Ukraine's Involvement in Crimean Bridge Attacks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/kremlin-aware-of-kievs-involvement-in-crimean-bridge-attacks-1112364920.html
August 3, 2023, 9:17 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia has always been aware of Kiev's involvement in the attacks on the Crimean bridge, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday, commenting on statements by Oleksiy Danilov, head of Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council.
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US Conducts First Ever Live Firing of ATACMS Missile in Australia – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/us-conducts-first-ever-live-firing-of-atacms-missile-in-australia--reports-1112364733.html
August 3, 2023, 8:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US military test-fired an MGM-140 ATACMS long-range tactical surface-to-surface ballistic missile for the first time in Australia during the Talisman Sabre 2023 exercise in late July, the Australian Defence Magazine reported on Thursday.
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Iran Launches Surprise Military Drills in Persian Gulf
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/iran-launches-surprise-military-drills-in-persian-gulf-1112363767.html
August 3, 2023, 8:27 AM
Naval forces of the Iranian Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) on Wednesday launched surprise military drills in the Persian Gulf.
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Ireland Will Not Follow Sweden and Finland's Route to NATO
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/ireland-will-not-follow-sweden-and-finlands-route-to-nato-1112364426.html
August 3, 2023, 8:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Discussions of Ireland possibly joining NATO were sparked by an alleged sighting of Russian ships close to Ireland's north-west and south-west coastline in March. Some view the security consultations that followed the incident as an attempt to push Ireland into the alliance.
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Donbass Official Reports Dwindling Deliveries of Western Military Equipment to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/donbass-official-reports-dwindling-deliveries-of-western-military-equipment-to-ukraine-1112364201.html
August 3, 2023, 8:22 AM
The US and its allies have given Ukraine close to $100 billion in weapons, military equipment and ammunition over the past 18 months – more than what Russia spends on defense in a whole year. The support has not helped Ukraine’s military punch through Russian defensive lines, with some NATO officials openly starting to blame Kiev for its tactics.
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Watch Syrian Special Forces, Russian Air Power Conduct Massive Nighttime Drills
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/watch-syrian-special-forces-russian-air-power-conduct-massive-nighttime-drills-1112362183.html
August 3, 2023, 6:44 AM
The first-of-their-kind exercises come amid escalating regional tensions and the scaling up of the illegal US military presence in and around Syria, whose government Washington has failed to sanction into submission after a decade-long CIA dirty war.
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Russian Air Defense Forces Shoot Down 6 Drones in Kaluga Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/russian-air-defense-forces-shot-down-6-drones-in-kaluga-region---mod-1112361688.html
August 3, 2023, 5:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that Ukraine tried to attack facilities in Moscow and the Moscow Region with three drones, two were destroyed by air defenses over the Odintsovo and Naro-Fominsk districts, one was suppressed by electronic warfare systems and crashed into a tower of the Moscow-City business center.
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France Moves to Block US Buyout of Reactor Parts Supplier Amid Covert Energy War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/france-moves-to-block-us-buyout-of-reactor-parts-supplier-amid-covert-energy-war-1112361468.html
August 3, 2023, 5:40 AM
France is one of the few countries in Europe that hasn’t plunged into an energy crisis amid the West’s “economic total war” against Russia thanks to its nuclear power plants, which provide it with up to 70 percent of its electricity. But the recent military takeover in Niger, plus tensions with Moscow, threaten to deprive Paris of crucial uranium.
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China's Rare Earth Metals Ban Hits US Chip Trade Restrictions Where It Hurts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/chinas-rare-earth-metals-ban-hits-us-chip-trade-restrictions-where-it-hurts-1112340326.html
August 3, 2023, 5:17 AM
Peter Arkell, chairman of the Global Mining Association of China who has been running a consulting business in the PRC for almost 20 years, said that Beijing's restrictions on the export of rare earth metals were a predictable response to Washington's trade war.
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US Long Violating Letter, Spirit of New START - Russian Ambassador Antonov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/us-long-violating-letter-spirit-of-new-start---russian-ambassador-antonov-1112360918.html
August 3, 2023, 4:49 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Russia in February suspended participation in New START, the only bilateral nuclear arms control treaty in place at the time, and conditioned its resumption of participation on an understanding of how NATO's combined strike capability would be accounted for.
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Gaetz Urges Congress to Demand Interview With Special Counsel After Trump's Third Indictment
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/gaetz-urges-congress-to-demand-interview-with-special-counsel-after-trumps-third-indictment-1112360729.html
August 3, 2023, 3:49 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Congress must demand an interview with Special Counsel Jack Smith following the release of an indictment charging former President Donald Trump with crimes linked to alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election, Congressman Matt Gaetz said in a statement.
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Over 65% of UK Citizens Disapprove of Conservatives' Work in Tackling Top Issues
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/over-65-of-uk-citizens-disapprove-of-conservatives-work-in-tackling-top-issues-1112360358.html
August 3, 2023, 3:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two-thirds of UK citizens (66%) have disapproved of the Conservative Party's work in managing the country's topical issues, while only 14% of respondents have supported the party's policies, a YouGov weekly tracker showed on Wednesday.
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Webb Telescope Puts Hubble to Shame With New, Rare Photos
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/webb-telescope-puts-hubble-to-shame-with-new-rare-photos-1112360033.html
August 3, 2023, 2:33 AM
In the past, images of the galaxy have been taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, but on Wednesday, scientists announced that the James Webb Space Telescope had successfully captured new and unusual images of the galaxy.
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Thursday Showdown: What to Expect as Trump Heads to Court in Election Interference Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230803/thursday-showdown-what-to-expect-as-trump-heads-to-court-in-election-interference-case-1112359609.html
August 3, 2023, 2:04 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump is appearing in court on Thursday afternoon to be arraigned on federal charges accusing him of attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.
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