Niger Military Raise Threat Level, Blame France for Attack on National Guard
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/niger-military-raise-threat-level-blame-france-for-attack-on-national-guard-1112486633.html
August 9, 2023, 3:07 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Military leadership in Niger increased the threat level on Wednesday after they said that actions of French troops resulted in an attack on Nigerien national guard, adding that a French warplane entered the African nation’s airspace.
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US Stoking Tension in Persian Gulf as Its 'Losing Control,' Needs 'More Wars'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/us-stoking-tension-in-persian-gulf-as-its-losing-control-needs-more-wars-1112485885.html
August 9, 2023, 3:05 PM
The Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, which plays a crucial role for global trade, have yet again found themselves in the focus of the US military, as Washington has accused Iran of "seizing and harassing" civilian vessels – a practice that the Islamic Republic has resolutely denied employing.
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ISS Airborne Contaminants Could Surpass Those in American Households
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/iss-airborne-contaminants-could-surpass-those-in-american-households-1112480699.html
August 9, 2023, 2:56 PM
Scientists have found harmful persistent organic pollutants, akin to those found in regular American homes, on the ISS, raising concerns for the safety, design, and construction of future space stations. This highlights the need for thoughtful material selection to curb contaminant sources.
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New Stage of Trade War Set: US to Ban Investments in China's High-Tech
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/new-stage-of-trade-war-set-us-to-ban-investments-in-chinas-high-tech-1112478353.html
August 9, 2023, 2:37 PM
Washington blacklisted dozens of Chinese tech firms in recent years citing “security concerns”, blocking US companies from trading with them and pressuring allies to take similar measures. The new White House document pertaining to US outbound investment in China was reportedly close to two years in the making.
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Watch Russian D-30 Howitzer Destroy Ukrainian Camouflaged Stronghold
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/watch-russian-d-30-howitzer-destroy-ukrainian-camouflaged-stronghold-1112483023.html
August 9, 2023, 2:20 PM
The D-30 howitzer has a maximum range of 15.3 kilometers as well as a firing rate of up to six rounds per minute, and can fire a variety of ammunition types, including high-explosive, smoke, and illumination rounds.
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Su-57 Edges Out F-35 to Emerge Sentinel of Skies
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/su-57-edges-out-f-35-to-emerge-sentinel-of-skies-1112468913.html
August 9, 2023, 1:45 PM
Russia's cutting-edge Su-57 fighter has taken the lead in aerospace technology, and is set for accelerated deployment. This sets the stage for a clash of titans, pitting the Su-57's unparalleled agility against the F-35's capabilities, and highlights the Russian aircraft’s combat prowess during its deployment in the current Ukraine conflict.
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Biden Falsely Claims He Declared National Emergency in Hawaii Over Wildfires
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/biden-falsely-claims-he-declared-national-emergency-in-hawaii-over-wildfires-1112484825.html
August 9, 2023, 1:30 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden falsely claimed in an interview aired on Wednesday that he had already declared a national emergency in the US state of Hawaii.
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Germany's Patriot Air Defense Systems to Remain in Poland Until End of 2023 - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/germanys-patriot-air-defense-systems-to-remain-in-poland-until-end-of-2023---reports-1112484713.html
August 9, 2023, 1:28 PM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Poland has received confirmation from Berlin that the deployment of Germany's Patriot air defense systems on Polish territory will be extended until the end of this year, Polish media reported on Wednesday.
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UK 'Levelling Up' Policy for Regions Fails to Reverse Pandemic Slump
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/uk-levelling-up-policy-for-regions-fails-to-reverse-pandemic-slump-1112480616.html
August 9, 2023, 1:20 PM
The British Conservative party pledged to "level-up" de-industrialized regions in the north and midlands of the country after lifelong Labour supporters "lent their votes" to pro-Brexit PM Boris Johnson in 2019.
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Ukrainian Drone Targets ZNPP Spent Nuclear Fuel Storage Facility - Russian Security Forces
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/ukrainian-strike-uav-moving-in-direction-of-znpp-intercepted-in-energodar-1112484417.html
August 9, 2023, 1:08 PM
MELITOPOL (Sputnik) - Ukrainian militants on Wednesday attempted to attack Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant’s (ZNPP) spent nuclear fuel storage facility with a drone, Russian security forces told Sputnik.
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Bidenomics in Action: Americans’ Credit Card Debt Tops Record $1 Trillion
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/bidenomics-in-action-americans-credit-card-debt-tops-record-1-trillion-1112479609.html
August 9, 2023, 1:05 PM
US President Joe Biden might have touted his "Bidenomics" policies during his Philadelphia visit on July 20, 2023, claiming that "to strengthen the middle class" was his administration’s priority, but figures and facts are a great deal more sobering, as recent data from the US central bank shows.
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Humbled Western Officials Admit Ukraine’s Counteroffensive ‘Extremely Unlikely’ to Succeed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/humbled-western-officials-admit-ukraines-counteroffensive-extremely-unlikely-to-succeed-1112483143.html
August 9, 2023, 12:52 PM
Ukraine kicked off a massive summer counteroffensive along a 1,000 km frontline with Russia in the Donbass, Kherson and Zaporozhye in early June, confident that its troops’ NATO training, arms and intelligence support would ensure victory. Two months on, more and more Western officials have privately conceded that the counteroffensive has failed.
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Ukraine Loses 370 Military in Donetsk Direction in Past 24 Hours - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/ukraine-loses-370-military-in-donetsk-direction-in-past-24-hours---mod-1112483474.html
August 9, 2023, 12:46 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost up to 370 military in the Donetsk direction over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Number of Injured in Sergiyev Posad Plant Blast Up to 43 - Moscow Region Health Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/number-of-injured-in-sergiyev-posad-plant-blast-up-to-43---moscow-region-health-ministry-1112482717.html
August 9, 2023, 12:13 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Earlier in the day, the emergency services told Sputnik that an explosion had hit an optical-mechanical plant in Sergiyev Posad. The incident prompted a total evacuation. Previous reports indicated that over 30 people were injured in the blast.
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Turkish Intelligence Seizes Secret Database of Daesh Terrorists - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/turkish-intelligence-seizes-secret-database-of-daesh-terrorists---reports-1112482169.html
August 9, 2023, 11:26 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkish intelligence agencies conducted an operation, during which they gained access to a secret database of the Daesh* terrorist organization with the names of almost 10,000 so-called lone wolf terrorists, Turkish newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing security sources.
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Yars Missile, Avangard Hypersonic Glide Vehicle to Debut at ARMY-2023 Arms Expo
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/yars-missile-avangard-hypersonic-glide-vehicle-to-debut-at-army-2023-arms-expo-1112480437.html
August 9, 2023, 11:22 AM
Russia began working on new strategic weapons systems in the early 2000s, immediately after the United States withdrew from the 1972 Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty – the first major strategic treaty between the nuclear superpowers which Washington would unilaterally rip up over the next two decades.
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Global South Charts Own Course in Geopolitics & Trade, Ditches US-Led World Order
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/global-south-charts-own-course-in-geopolitics--trade-ditches-us-led-world-order-1112476532.html
August 9, 2023, 10:56 AM
Sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine crisis, US “trade wars” with China, the Washington-driven policy of “containment” and weaponization of the dollar have all triggered tremendous changes on the international arena, with countries of the Global South seeking a better deal for themselves.
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Poland Preparing Political Pretext to Occupy Western Ukraine - Shoigu
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/warsaw-plans-to-create-polish-ukrainian-union-for-subsequent-occupation-of-western-ukraine---shoigu-1112480015.html
August 9, 2023, 10:09 AM
Warsaw is planning to establish a regular Polish-Ukrainian union for subsequent occupation of Western Ukraine and announced its intention to build "the strongest army" in Europe, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Wednesday.
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Russian Flag in Hands of African Anti-Colonialists Has 'Spooked' West
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/russian-flag-in-hands-of-african-anti-colonialists-has-spooked-west-1112464634.html
August 9, 2023, 10:01 AM
The sight of the Russian flag at demonstrations in support of Niger's military leadership has scared Western nations. Africa expert and political analyst Koffi Kouakou, a senior research fellow at the Center for Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg, said Russia has a long history of aiding African struggles against colonialism.
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ECOWAS Military Intervention Unlikely to Help Crisis in Niger - Russian Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/ecowas-military-intervention-unlikely-to-help-crisis-in-niger---russian-foreign-ministry-1112479452.html
August 9, 2023, 9:36 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The intervention of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) military is unlikely to help normalize the situation in Niger, Alexey Zaytsev, the deputy director of the Information and Press Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, said on Wednesday.
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What Stablecoin is And How it Functions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/what-stablecoin-is-and-how-it-functions-1112463316.html
August 9, 2023, 9:00 AM
PayPal wants to streamline online transactions, and help people send money internationally more easily. This is a big step for the company, and their CEO Dan Schulman is really focused on creating a stablecoin it deems reliable and can retain its value.
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Putin Puts Forward New Procedure for Informing International Organizations About Martial Law
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/putin-puts-forward-new-procedure-for-informing-international-organizations-about-martial-law-1112477928.html
August 9, 2023, 7:28 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin has submitted to the State Duma a bill that proposes to change the procedure for informing international organizations about the introduction of martial law in Russia.
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US Senate Candidate Says NATO 'Dinosaur of an Institution,' Should Be Dissolved
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/us-senate-candidate-says-nato-dinosaur-of-an-institution-should-be-dissolved-1112477409.html
August 9, 2023, 6:29 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - NATO is a relic and should have been abolished after German reunification, independent candidate for the US Senate from New York Diane Sare told Sputnik
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Support for Ending Ukraine Aid Growing in US Congress, Society
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/support-for-ending-ukraine-aid-growing-in-us-congress-society---senate-candidate-1112477167.html
August 9, 2023, 6:08 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Support for ending financial assistance for Ukraine is increasing among US lawmakers and the American people, independent candidate for the US Senate from New York Diane Sare told Sputnik.
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Brazilian Energy Giant Petrobras Plans to Buy Natural Gas From Bolivia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/brazilian-energy-giant-petrobras-plans-to-buy-natural-gas-from-bolivia--1112476976.html
August 9, 2023, 5:49 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - On Tuesday, Brazil hosted the Amazon summit. Eight member countries of the Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) adopted a declaration on cooperation in the Amazon Basin aimed at sustainable development of the region at the summit.
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Fear Keeps Japan, UN Silent on US Responsibility for Nuke Bombings - US Senate Hopeful
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/fear-keeps-japan-un-silent-on-us-responsibility-for-nuke-bombings---us-senate-hopeful-1112476034.html
August 9, 2023, 4:37 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Japanese officials and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres avoid saying that the United States is responsible for the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki because they fear Washington's reaction, independent candidate for the US Senate from New York State Diane Sare told Sputnik.
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Egypt Signs Contract to Purchase 235,000 Tons of Russian Wheat - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/egypt-signs-contract-to-purchase-235000-tonnes-of-russian-wheat---reports-1112475871.html
August 9, 2023, 4:34 AM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - The Egyptian General Authority For Supply Commodities has signed a contract to purchase 235,000 tonnes of Russian wheat, media reported on Tuesday.
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US, Europe Seek Control Over Amazonia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/us-europe-seek-control-over-amazonia---bolivian-president-1112475760.html
August 9, 2023, 4:31 AM
SANTA CRUZ (Bolivia) (Sputnik) - The United States and Europe are secretly seeking control over Amazonia (Amazon basin), Bolivian President Luis Arce said.
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Door for Resumption of Black Sea Grain Initiative Remains Open - Russian Ambassador to US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/door-for-resumption-of-black-sea-grain-initiative-remains-open---russian-ambassador-to-us-1112475448.html
August 9, 2023, 4:26 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The door for the resumption of the Black Sea Grain Initiative remains open, Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said.
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Ron DeSantis' 2024 Team Undergoes Third Campaign Shuffle This Month Amid Growing Concerns
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/ron-desantis-2024-team-undergoes-third-campaign-shuffle-this-month-amid-growing-concerns-1112474349.html
August 9, 2023, 4:06 AM
Shortly after DeSantis’ biggest donor pulled back on funding the Florida governor, a second campaign shakeup has resulted in what has been an unpredictable month for the 44-year-old presidential hopeful.
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ECOWAS-AU-UN Mission to Niger Aborted Over 'Unavailability' of Military Leaders
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/ecowas-au-un-mission-to-niger-aborted-over--unavailability-of-military-leaders--1112475162.html
August 9, 2023, 3:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The mission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU) to Niger has been aborted following communication with military leaders indicating their "unavailability" to receive the delegation, the ECOWAS Commission said Tuesday.
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Political Bingo: Trump Claims Prosecutors May Bring Fourth Criminal Indictment Next Week
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/political-bingo-trump-claims-prosecutors-may-bring-fourth-criminal-indictment-next-week-1112474953.html
August 9, 2023, 3:38 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former President Donald Trump said during a rally that prosecutors may bring forth a fourth indictment against him to a grand jury for consideration next week.
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ICC Warrant for Putin ‘Absurd’ Threat to Head of Nuke Superpower - US Senate Hopeful
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/icc-warrant-for-putin-absurd-threat-to-head-of-nuke-superpower---us-senate-hopeful-1112474199.html
August 9, 2023, 3:18 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin is "absurd" and is intended to create a dangerous security situation for the head of a nuclear superpower, independent candidate for the US Senate Diane Sare told Sputnik.
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Russian Forces Foil Six Attempted Attacks by Ukraine in Svatovo, Krasny Liman Directions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/russian-forces-foil-six-attempted-attacks-by-ukraine-in-svatovo-krasny-liman-directions-1112474076.html
August 9, 2023, 2:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Units of Russia's Center Group of Forces have thwarted six Ukrainian attempted attacks in the Svatovo and Krasny Liman directions, with the enemy losing some 60 soldiers, Alexander Savchuk, the head of the group's press center, told Sputnik.
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EU Cannot Provide Security Guarantees to Ukraine Since It's Not a Security Organization - Spox
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/eu-cannot-provide-security-guarantees-to-ukraine-since-its-not-a-security-organization--spox-1112473929.html
August 9, 2023, 1:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union is not a security organization and thus cannot provide security guaranties to Ukraine, European Commission spokesperson Peter Stano said Tuesday.
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NASA's 2022 Asteroid Test Proved Successful But Caused Deadly Boulder Storm
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/nasas-2022-asteroid-test-proved-successful-but-caused-deadly-boulder-storm--1112473660.html
August 9, 2023, 1:45 AM
Experts have suggested that a newly-discovered pack of space boulders could carry an impact as strong and deadly as the force of the atomic bomb used on Hiroshima during the Second World War.
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Russia's Air Defenses Shoot Down Two Combat Drones Trying to Reach Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/russias-air-defenses-shoot-down-two-combat-drones-trying-to-reach-moscow-1112473525.html
August 9, 2023, 12:50 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems have shot down two combat drones that were trying to reach Moscow, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said early on Wednesday.
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Report: Workers at UK Munitions Plant Supplying Ukraine to Strike Over Low Wages
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230809/report-workers-at-uk-munitions-plant-supplying-ukraine-to-strike-over-low-wages--1112473367.html
August 9, 2023, 12:32 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Workers at a United Kingdom munitions plant that supplies missiles to Ukraine are going on a two-week strike over wages and bonuses, UK media reported on Tuesday.
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Biden Claims Grand Canyon One of 'Nine' Wonders of the World in Newest Slip-Up
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/biden-claims-grand-canyon-one-of-nine-wonders-of-the-world-in-newest-slip-up-1112472736.html
August 8, 2023, 11:23 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden's most recent gaffe came Tuesday, when he erroneously proclaimed the Grand Canyon to be one of 'the nine wonders' of the world during an event at the Historic Red Butte Airfield in Arizona.
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White House Blasts McCarthy for Floating 'Lies' Over GOP's Biden Impeachment Inquiry Push
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/white-house-blasts-mccarthy-for-floating-lies-over-gops-biden-impeachment-inquiry-push-1112471975.html
August 8, 2023, 10:59 PM
Talks of a potential impeachment inquiry against the US president have been swirling for weeks, with lawmakers pointing at its necessity amid allegations that Biden received any kickbacks from foreign business dealings hatched by his son Hunter.
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Photos: Ruins, Burial Site of Ancient Pre-Aztec Village Discovered Under Mexico City
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/photos-ruins-burial-site-of-ancient-pre-aztec-village-discovered-under-mexico-city-1112471806.html
August 8, 2023, 9:35 PM
Archeologists have uncovered a major new find in Mexico City of a village that existed roughly 1,500 years ago, long before the Aztec Empire was founded.
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US Claims Confidence in Current Ukraine Aid Ahead of Anticipated New Package Reveal
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/us-claims-confidence-in-current-ukraine-aid-ahead-of-anticipated-new-package-reveal-1112470901.html
August 8, 2023, 8:50 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is confident in the military capabilities it has already provided Ukraine forces, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said on Tuesday, when asked where the Biden administration stands on the potential delivery of Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS).
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CDC: New COVID-19 Omicron Subvariant ‘Eris’ Spreading Rapidly in US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/cdc-new-covid-19-omicron-subvariant-eris-spreading-rapidly-in-us-1112470385.html
August 8, 2023, 8:12 PM
According to health authorities in the US and UK, a new subvariant of COVID-19 Omicron known as EG.5, or colloquially as “Eris,” has become the dominant strain in both countries.
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US Credit Card Balance Exceeds $1 Trillion in First-Ever
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/us-credit-card-balance-exceeds-1-trillion-in-first-ever-1112470261.html
August 8, 2023, 7:47 PM
NEW YORK (Sputnik) - US credit card balances exceeded $1 trillion for the first time as consumers in the United States spend the most since the end of the pandemic, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said in a blog post on Tuesday.
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Russian Troops ‘Quickly’ Adapting to Cluster Bombs as Ukraine Fails to Reach Main Defensive Lines
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/russian-troops-quickly-adapting-to-ukraines-us-provided-cluster-bombs--reports-1112469392.html
August 8, 2023, 6:59 PM
The US resorted to sending deadly, high dud-rate cluster munitions to Ukraine last month after admitting that it was running out of conventional 155 mm munitions for its proxy war with Russia. Moscow, the US’s NATO allies, and even members of President Biden’s own party slammed the White House over the decision.
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US Stirs Up Waters of Persian Gulf, Escalates Tensions With Iran
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/us-stirs-up-waters-of-persian-gulf-escalates-tensions-with-iran-1112468227.html
August 8, 2023, 6:45 PM
The US could put armed troops on commercial ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. The move could upset the region's security and create unnecessary risks for the US, DC scholars warn.
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Pakistani Election Commissions Bars Former Prime Minister Khan From Politics for 5 Years
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/pakistani-election-commissions-bars-former-prime-minister-khan-from-politics-for-5-years-1112468671.html
August 8, 2023, 6:38 PM
NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - The Election Commission of Pakistan on Tuesday disqualified former Prime Minister Imran Khan for five years, meaning he will be unable to engage in political activity.
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White House Wants Over $10 Bln in Extra Funding for Ukraine, Domestic Disaster Relief
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/white-house-wants-over-10-bln-in-extra-funding-for-ukraine-domestic-disaster-relief-1112468102.html
August 8, 2023, 6:02 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Biden administration may ask Congress for more than $10 billion in additional supplemental funding for Ukraine and domestic disaster relief as early as this week, a Beltway media outlet reported Tuesday, citing five unnamed sources.
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Japanese Military May Request Record $49 Bln Defense Budget for Fiscal 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/japanese-military-may-request-record-49-bln-defense-budget-for-fiscal-2024-1112467725.html
August 8, 2023, 5:48 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Japanese Defense Ministry is likely to request a record high budget of over 7 trillion yen ($49 billion) for the 2024 fiscal year later this month, a Japanese news agency reported on Tuesday, citing sources.
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AI-Based Asteroid Hunting Tech Spots First Dangerous Space Rock
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/ai-based-asteroid-hunting-tech-spots-first-dangerous-space-rock-1112467237.html
August 8, 2023, 5:40 PM
An artificial intelligence algorithm designed to help astronomers spot potentially dangerous, potentially Earth-bound asteroids has made its first discovery.
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Tech Giants Back TikTok's Challenge to Montana’s Planned Ban on App
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/tech-giants-back-tiktoks-challenge-to-montanas-planned-ban-on-app-1112467080.html
August 8, 2023, 5:30 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Two tech industry groups have filed an amicus brief with the US District Court for the District of Montana, supporting social media company TikTok’s challenge to a Montana state law set to ban the application starting next year.
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2008 South Ossetia Crisis: First Prelude to NATO-Russia Proxy War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/2008-south-ossetia-crisis-first-prelude-to-nato-russia-proxy-war-1112464203.html
August 8, 2023, 5:26 PM
Tuesday marked the 15th anniversary of the Western-backed Georgian government's invasion of the breakaway region of South Ossetia, killing Russian peacekeepers and sparking a military intervention by Moscow. Why did the conflict start, and how did it play out? Check out Sputnik's infographic for details.
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CIA Veteran: Nuland’s Niger Trip Meant to ‘Intimidate’, ‘Threaten’ New Government
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/cia-veteran-nulands-niger-trip-meant-to-intimidate-threaten-new-government-1112465911.html
August 8, 2023, 5:22 PM
Niger’s government was overthrown by the military last month. On Monday, Victoria Nuland met with members of the new government for talks. What does the arch-neocon’s visit mean for the West African nation’s future? Sputnik reached out to CIA veteran Larry Johnson and geopolitics professor Pierre-Emmanuel Thomann for answers.
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Georgia's Invasion of South Ossetia Was Testing Ground for NATO Proxy War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/georgias-invasion-of-south-ossetia-was-testing-ground-for-nato-proxy-war-1112463934.html
August 8, 2023, 4:36 PM
Exactly 15 years ago, Georgia launched a full-fledged invasion of South Ossetia which claimed the lives of Russian peacekeepers in the region. Could the operation be considered NATO's first proxy conflict with Russia?
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Think Tank: Gen Z Last Majority-White Age Cohort, US Projected to be Majority-Minority by 2045
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/think-tank-gen-z-last-majority-white-age-cohort-us-projected-to-be-majority-minority-by-2045-1112464475.html
August 8, 2023, 4:27 PM
Newly released data from the 2020 US Census has revealed major demographic changes underway in the US population, including a decisive shift in racial composition.
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Pentagon Set to Dole Out First $200 Mln for Ukraine From $6 Bln ‘Accounting Error’ Fund
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/pentagon-set-to-dole-out-first-200-mln-for-ukraine-from-6-bln-accounting-error-fund-1112463731.html
August 8, 2023, 3:48 PM
NATO’s military assistance to Ukraine approached the $100 billion mark in May. But the tens of billions of dollars’ worth of new tanks, artillery, MLRS, precision strike missiles and ammunition have failed to provide Ukrainian forces with enough firepower to punch through Russian defensive lines in the Donbass, Kherson and Zaporozhye.
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Putin Approves Special Procedure for Payments in Rubles, Foreign Currency for Agri-Exports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/putin-approves-special-procedure-for-payments-in-rubles-foreign-currency-for-agri-exports-1112467588.html
August 8, 2023, 3:29 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree on the establishment of a special procedure for settlements under foreign trade contracts for the supply of Russian agricultural products, the document published on the official legal portal said on Tuesday.
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Fact Check: Debunking Blinken’s Fake News Claims About Grain Deal
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/fact-check-debunking-blinkens-fake-news-claims-about-grain-deal-1112462393.html
August 8, 2023, 3:08 PM
Russia suspended its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative last month, citing the West’s systematic efforts to block the export of Russian food and fertilizers, and the fact that just three percent of the Ukrainian grain exported under the grain deal actually went to nations in need.
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UK Prepares for 'Disease X' in Virus Lab at Top-Secret Germ Warfare Centre
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/uk-prepares-for-disease-x-in-virus-lab-at-top-secret-germ-warfare-centre-1112459625.html
August 8, 2023, 2:37 PM
The notorious Porton Down facility in Wiltshire has been the site of experiments with chemical — and later biological — warfare since the First World War. Chemical weapons produced there included the deadly VX nerve gas and CS teargas.
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Two US Army Vets Killed While Fighting in West's Proxy War in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/two-us-army-vets-killed-while-fighting-in-wests-proxy-war-in-ukraine-1112459773.html
August 8, 2023, 2:32 PM
A total of 4,845 foreign mercenaries have been killed during the ongoing special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian Ministry of Defense revealed in mid-July, adding that Ukraine had stepped up recruitment of “soldiers of fortune” in the US and Canada due to a waning interest in dying “for the Kiev regime” in European countries.
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Goal of Imran Khan's Arrest to Keep Ex-Pakistani PM 'Out of Elections'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/goal-of-imran-khans-arrest-to-keep-ex-pakistani-pm-out-of-elections-1112461506.html
August 8, 2023, 2:24 PM
Pakistani authorities arrested former Prime Minister Imran Khan on August 5 after a court sentenced him to three years in prison on corruption charges. Khan’s lawyer condemned the court's decision as a "murder of justice," with supporters of the ex-PM perceiving the conviction as political interference ahead of the elections.
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Australia to Spend Record $1Bln on New International Development Policy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/australia-to-spend-record-1bln-on-new-international-development-policy-1112462730.html
August 8, 2023, 1:53 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Australia will allocate 1.7 billion Australian dollars ($1.1 billion) on a new international development policy aimed at advancing the country's interests in the Indo-Pacific, the Australian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
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US Air Force Finds Hazardous Materials at Two ICBM Facilities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/us-air-force-finds-hazardous-materials-at-two-icbm-facilities-1112462177.html
August 8, 2023, 1:38 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputinik) – The US Air Force is taking “immediate measures” after finding hazardous, carcinogenic materials at an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) base in Montana, Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) said.
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China Says EU Must Lift Export Restrictions to Balance Bilateral Trade
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/china-says-eu-must-lift-export-restrictions-to-balance-bilateral-trade-1112461761.html
August 8, 2023, 1:22 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union must lift its export restrictions against China in order to eliminate imbalance in trade with the country, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Almost 80% of Nigeriens Support Military Takeover Leaders - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/almost-80-of-nigerians-support-military-takeover-leaders---poll-1112461322.html
August 8, 2023, 1:04 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Eight in ten in Niger support the military who came to power in late July through a military takeover, a survey conducted by the Premise Data polling firm for media showed on Tuesday.
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Watch Russian Ka-52 Alligator Turn Ukrainian Infantry Fighting Vehicle Into Toast
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/watch-russian-ka-52-alligator-turn-ukrainian-infantry-fighting-vehicle-into-toast-1112456221.html
August 8, 2023, 12:46 PM
The Ka-52 helicopter is a twin-seat, all-weather, day-and-night, multirole combat helicopter that can perform a wide range of missions such as reconnaissance, target designation, and attack. It is equipped with advanced avionics and weapons systems, including a range of air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles.
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US-led 'Strategic Cooperation' With Japan, S Korea NATO-izes Asia - Experts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/us-led-strategic-cooperation-with-japan-s-korea-nato-izes-asia---experts-1112460798.html
August 8, 2023, 12:18 PM
The so-called strengthening of US-Japan-S.Korea strategic cooperation is in fact building a "small NATO" in the Indo-Pacific region and would only damage regional security, Chinese experts said as Japanese PM Fumio Kishida said he hopes to discuss further strengthening of three-way strategic cooperation with leaders of the US and S Korea.
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UK Threatens to Cut Gov't Aid to Migrants Refusing to Board Bibby Stockholm - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/uk-threatens-to-cut-govt-aid-to-migrants-refusing-to-board-bibby-stockholm---reports-1112460516.html
August 8, 2023, 12:03 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - On Monday, the first group of immigrants was moved to the Bibby Stockholm barge, which the government plans to use as a housing facility to save taxpayers’ money.
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Niger Crisis Sparks Fears in France of Being Squeezed Out of Africa by Russia, China, US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/niger-crisis-sparks-fears-in-france-that-paris-being-squeezed-out-of-africa-by-russia-china-us-1112457076.html
August 8, 2023, 12:02 PM
Niger was rocked by a military takeover last month, with the new authorities freezing uranium and precious metals exports. France, which depends on the African nation for nearly a fifth of the uranium powering its nuclear power plants, has expressed its support for a possible military intervention by a regional political bloc known as the ECOWAS.
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Entries Open for RT's Annual International Awards for War Correspondents
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/entries-open-for-rts-annual-international-awards-for-war-correspondents-1112460282.html
August 8, 2023, 12:00 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian broadcaster RT is calling for entries for the 2023 Khaled Alkhateb International Memorial Awards, an annual competition that recognizes outstanding reporting from conflict zones.
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‘Cruel Realities’ Await US Partners in Anti-China Semiconductor Trade Wars
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/cruel-realities-await-us-partners-in-anti-china-semiconductor-trade-wars-1112447346.html
August 8, 2023, 12:00 PM
A South Korean lawmaker and former executive at tech manufacturing giant Samsung has sharply criticized US attempts to push Asian partners into restricting their tech industries from trading with Chinese firms, warning it could not only disrupt the markets, but even backfire and turn countries against Washington.
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Kiev Loses 210 Military in Donetsk Direction Over Past Day - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/kiev-loses-210-military-in-donetsk-direction-over-past-day---mod-1112460015.html
August 8, 2023, 11:56 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost up to 210 military in the Donetsk direction over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Russian Forces Yield Massive Ammo Bust in Lugansk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/russian-forces-yield-massive-ammo-bust-in-lugansk-1112455452.html
August 8, 2023, 11:49 AM
An operation in Lugansk has revealed a cache of 53,000 ammo rounds, 100 firearms and projectile launch units, and a mass of explosives in 160 targeted areas.
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US Senator: Ukraine 'Can't Win' - They're 'a Junior High Team Playing a College Team'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/us-senator-ukraine-cant-win---theyre-a-junior-high-team-playing-a-college-team-1112455927.html
August 8, 2023, 11:22 AM
A US senator has revealed why he has not “voted for a dime to send Ukraine,” expressing his strong doubt regarding the Kiev regime’s chances in its counteroffensive against Russia's military.
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North Korea Modernizes Main Battle Tank Production Plant
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/north-korea-modernizes-main-battle-tank-production-plant-1112454764.html
August 8, 2023, 10:44 AM
North Korea has purportedly been aspiring to mass-produce a new tank design, which was first shown off during a military parade back in 2020. Recently, the nation’s state television released the first footage of the next generation tank at a firing range, prompting speculation in the media regarding the production site.
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Japan-Australia Defense Cooperation Treaty to Take Effect on August 13
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/japan-australia-defense-cooperation-treaty-to-take-effect-on-august-13-1112456629.html
August 8, 2023, 9:47 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A defense and security pact between Japan and Australia dubbed the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) is set to go into effect on August 13 after the sides exchanged diplomatic notes on Tuesday, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said.
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Germany's Recession Headache Exacerbated by Shrinking Car Production
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/germanys-recession-woes-fueled-by-shrinking-car-production-output-1112452818.html
August 8, 2023, 9:34 AM
Germany's economy has been hit hard by the government’s self-harming energy and economic policies, contracting over two consecutive quarters. The Eurozone’s industrial powerhouse has since been dragged into a technical recession, as per the Federal Statistical Office, with annual inflation jumping from 6.1 percent in May to 6.4 percent in June.
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2023 Andrei Stenin Contest: Indian Photographer Wins Online Vote
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/2023-andrei-stenin-contest-indian-photographer-wins-online-vote-1112437251.html
August 8, 2023, 8:00 AM
The online vote in this year’s Press Photo Contest rounded up in early August, bringing victory to Indian photojournalist Kabir Jhangiani and his Seagulls Around Yamuna River.
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ICRC Says Expects Shortfall in Financing From Int'l Donors Over Next 2 Years
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/icrc-says-expects-shortfall-in-financing-from-intl-donors-over-next-2-years-1112455051.html
August 8, 2023, 7:36 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) expects a decrease in humanitarian funding from its international donors over the next two years, which may hamper the organization's operations dealing with "neglected crises," Mutsa Mugangavari, the deputy head of the ICRC regional delegation in Southern Africa, told Sputnik.
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US Greenlights Transferring First Batch of Abrams Tanks to Ukraine - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/us-greenlights-transferring-first-batch-of-abrams-tanks-to-ukraine---reports-1112452945.html
August 8, 2023, 6:08 AM
Earlier, the Pentagon announced that the US Army had awarded General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) an almost $34 million contract extension to provide technical support for Abrams Main Battle Tanks, including those furnished to Ukraine.
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Ankara Eyes Sabotage as Cause of Derince Port Blast, But It Seems Unlikely - Grain Board
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/ankara-eyes-sabotage-as-cause-of-derince-port-blast-but-it-seems-unlikely---grain-board-1112453863.html
August 8, 2023, 6:06 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - The Turkish authorities consider a sabotage version as the cause of an explosion near the Turkish major commercial port of Derince in the Kocaeli province, but it seems unlikely, Turkish Grain Board head Ahmet Guldal said on Tuesday.
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US Whipping Up Tension Around Abkhazia, South Ossetia - Russian Ambassador
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/us-whipping-up-tension-around-abkhazia-south-ossetia-1112453431.html
August 8, 2023, 5:43 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is whipping up tension around Abkhazia and South Ossetia, and is not working on an agreement between Tbilisi, Sukhum and Tskhinval on the non-use of force, Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov said in a statement.
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Russia-China Trade in January-July 2023 Up 36.5% to $134.1 Bln
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/russia-china-trade-in-january-july-2023-up-365-to-1341-bln-1112452301.html
August 8, 2023, 4:19 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Russia-China trade in January-July 2023 grew by 36.5 percent to $134.104 billion, China's General Administration of Customs said.
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Japan Reportedly Eyeing Arming C-2 Planes With Long-Range Missiles
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/japan-reportedly-eyeing-arming-c-2-planes-with-long-range-missiles-1112452095.html
August 8, 2023, 4:15 AM
With a capacity for accommodating 110 individuals and the ability to traverse approximately 7,600 kilometers with a 20-ton cargo load, the C-2 stands as a candidate for missile integration. Roughly 15 C-2s are currently operational within Japan.
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'Wishful Thinking': Russian Ambassador Says Talks on Ukraine in Jeddah Can't Bring Result
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/wishful-thinking-antonov-says-talks-on-ukraine-in-jeddah-cant-bring-result-1112451749.html
August 8, 2023, 4:01 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Talks on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia cannot bring a result, because Russia does not participate in them, Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov said.
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Video: Australians Stunned as 'Meteor' Lights Up Melbourne Skies, Prompts 'Loud Bang'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/video-australians-stunned-as-meteor-lights-up-melbourne-skies-prompts-loud-bang-1112451381.html
August 8, 2023, 3:38 AM
The recent cosmic display left many observers awestruck, with some describing their reactions as being "gobsmacked and mesmerized" while being unable to tear their eyes away from the breathtaking scene.
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Boeing Postpones First Manned Starliner Flight to ISS for March 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/boeing-postpones-first-manned-starliner-flight-to-iss-for-march-2024-1112451527.html
August 8, 2023, 3:19 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Boeing's CST-1000 Starliner, planned to be the sister manned shuttle spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) alongside the successful SpaceX Dragon, will only make its first manned flight to the orbiting laboratory in March 2024 after a further delay.
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Report: Trump May Face Racketeering Charges in Georgia Election Interference Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/report-trump-may-be-hit-with-racketeering-charges-in-georgia-election-interference-case-1112450630.html
August 8, 2023, 2:57 AM
To date, former US President Donald Trump has faced down three indictments tied to dealings that took place while in his official capacity as commander-in-chief. The trio of cases are currently linked to hush money payments, the mishandling of classified documents and alleged election interference efforts.
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Biden Signs Bill Officially Formalizing US-Taiwan Trade Agreement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/biden-signs-bill-officially-formalizing-us-taiwan-trade-agreement-1112450769.html
August 8, 2023, 2:13 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden signed into law a House resolution implementing the US-Taiwan trade agreement signed on June 1, the White House announced.
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DeSantis: ‘Of Course’ Trump Lost 2020 US Presidential Election
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/desantis-of-course-trump-lost-2020-us-presidential-election-1112450486.html
August 8, 2023, 1:13 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Florida Governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis said during an exclusive interview with NBC News that rival candidate Donald Trump undeniably lost the 2020 election.
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2,000-Year-Old Panda Burial Unearthed in Han Dynasty Tomb by Chinese Archaeologists
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230808/2000-year-old-panda-burial-unearthed-in-han-dynasty-tomb-by-chinese-archaeologists-1112450303.html
August 8, 2023, 12:48 AM
In the pursuit of deeper understanding, archaeologists plan to conduct DNA analysis on the recovered animal remains. Researchers hope to unravel additional layers of ancient Chinese history by deciphering dietary habits and geographical origins of these creatures
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New START Most Important Arms Control Treaty That US, Russia Must Keep
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230807/new-start-most-important-arms-control-treaty-that-us-russia-must-keep-1112449649.html
August 7, 2023, 11:22 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START) is the most important arms control agreement that the United States and Russia must do all in their power to keep in effect, retired US Lt. Col. Nicholas Troyan told Sputnik.
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Musk's Cage Match With Zuckerberg in Jeopardy as Neck & Back Woes Emerge
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230807/musks-cage-match-with-zuckerberg-in-jeopardy-as-neck--back-woes-emerge-1112449120.html
August 7, 2023, 10:38 PM
As Musk's cage match fate hangs in the balance, representatives from X have yet to comment on the situation, with fans and spectators presumably eagerly watching for updates on Musk's health and the future of the high-profile showdown.
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China to Philippines: Remove ‘Illegally’ Grounded Warship From Disputed Reef
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230807/china-to-philippines-remove-illegally-grounded-warship-from-disputed-reef-1112448711.html
August 7, 2023, 9:31 PM
Beijing has told Manila it needs to remove a rusting hulk from a disputed reef in the South China Sea following a showdown with resupply ships over the weekend. The Philippines intentionally grounded the ship there more than 20 years ago to lay claim to the submerged reef.
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Irate Kentuckians Bombard McConnell With ‘Retire’ Heckles Following Freeze-Up Incident
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230807/irate-kentuckians-bombard-mcconnell-with-retire-heckles-following-freeze-up-incident-1112448010.html
August 7, 2023, 8:29 PM
US Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is no stranger to criticism or heckling, but the jeers he received at an event for the Kentucky gubernatorial race were of a different type, as many came from his fellow Republicans claiming he was unfit for office.
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Federal Reserve Must Raise Interest Rates Higher to Win Fight Against Inflation - Governor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230807/federal-reserve-must-raise-interest-rates-higher-to-win-fight-against-inflation---governor-1112447891.html
August 7, 2023, 8:07 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US interest rates, already at a 22-year high, need to rise further as inflation remains above tolerable level for the average American, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said on Monday.
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EU Sanctions Punish European Businesses More Than Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230807/eu-sanctions-punish-european-businesses-more-than-russia-1112446759.html
August 7, 2023, 7:02 PM
European companies have reported a combined €100 billion ($109.9 billion) loss from cutting ties with Russia following the collective West slapping sanctions on Moscow over the special military operation in Ukraine.
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Ensuring Safety of Arabian Gulf Being Gulf Countries' Job - Iranian Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230807/ensuring-safety-of-arabian-gulf-being-gulf-countries-job---iranian-foreign-ministry-1112447219.html
August 7, 2023, 6:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The safety of the Gulf's water routes depends on Iran and the Arab countries in the region rather than on the United States, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday.
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Turkiye Continues Dialogue With Western Countries on Grain Deal Resumption - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230807/turkiye-continues-dialogue-with-western-countries-on-grain-deal-resumption---source-1112446913.html
August 7, 2023, 6:42 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ankara continues its dialogue with Western partners on the resumption of the Black Sea Grain Initiative and continues an interdepartmental dialogue with Russia as well, a source in Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's administration has told Sputnik.
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French Air Force Testing New Anti-Drone System Ahead of 2024 Olympics
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230807/french-air-force-testing-new-anti-drone-system-ahead-of-2024-olympics-1112446467.html
August 7, 2023, 6:30 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - France's air force is testing a new drone detection and neutralization system which it wants to use for monitoring and safeguarding airspace during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, French media reported on Monday.
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