Manhunt for Suspected Maine Gunman Shifts to Underwater Searches by Officials
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/manhunt-for-suspected-maine-gunman-shifts-to-underwater-searches-by-officials-1114540783.html
October 27, 2023, 11:05 PM
The search for Card, the suspect in the deadliest shooting for the US this year, has involved hundreds of state and local officers and at least 80 FBI agents. Residents of a typically peaceful, rural state are sheltering in place as the manhunt for the veteran remains ongoing.
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Who is Dean Phillips, Latest Democrat to Challenge Biden for 2024 Election Ticket?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/who-is-dean-phillips-latest-democrat-to-challenge-biden-for-2024-election-ticket-1114540095.html
October 27, 2023, 10:19 PM
Dean Phillips, a businessman and representative from Minneapolis’ suburbs, is joining author Marianne Williamson and media personality Cenk Uygur in the Democratic Party’s presidential primary. Activist Robert F Kennedy Jr, formerly running as a Democrat, is also challenging Biden as an independent candidate.
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Oil Prices Down 3% on Week After Chasing Palestine-Israel Conflict Headlines
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/oil-prices-down-3-on-week-after-chasing-palestine-israel-conflict-headlines-1114539900.html
October 27, 2023, 9:42 PM
NEW YORK (Sputnik) - Oil finished one of its most volatile weeks of the year with a 3% loss as traders reacted to a blitz of headlines on the Middle East that showed warring parties Israel and Hamas no closer to a solution despite intense mediation by the United States and other global powers.
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US Forces 'Successfully' Shot Down Attack Drone Near Al-Asad Air Base in Iraq - Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/us-forces-successfully-shot-down-attack-drone-near-al-asad-air-base-in-iraq---official-1114539581.html
October 27, 2023, 8:42 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US forces in Iraq successfully shot down an attack drone a few kilometers away from Al-Asad Air Base in Iraq, a US defense official said in a statement to Sputnik on Friday.
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Iranian Foreign Minister: Israel's Security, Political Systems 'Totally Collapsed'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/iranian-foreign-minister-israels-security-political-systems-totally-collapsed-1114539403.html
October 27, 2023, 8:03 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian said on Friday that Israel's security and political systems had been "totally collapsed" and that the only thing still functioning in the country was its "war machine."
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Biden Caught Using New Cheat Sheet Featuring Photos of Friendly Reporters to Call On
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/biden-caught-using-new-cheat-sheet-featuring-photos-of-friendly-reporters-to-call-on-1114538496.html
October 27, 2023, 7:05 PM
The president’s habit of relying on custom-tailored notecard-based reminders helping him put a face to a name or even perform a basic political engagement has ramped up concerns over his mental state, with polls showing that a growing number of Americans are becoming concerned over his ability to serve.
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US to Pursue Modern Variant of B61 Gravity Bomb, Pending Congressional Authorization
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/us-to-pursue-modern-variant-of-b61-gravity-bomb-pending-congressional-authorization-1114538216.html
October 27, 2023, 6:57 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States will pursue a modern variant of B61 Nuclear gravity bomb, the Pentagon said on Friday.
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New Orbital Station to Give Russia Strategic and Economic Advantages
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/new-orbital-station-to-give-russia-strategic-and-economic-advantages-1114536293.html
October 27, 2023, 6:41 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to begin the creation of the Russian Orbital Station (ROS). The first segment of the nation's new station is scheduled to be put in orbit by 2027.
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US Navy's ICBM Submarine Project Plagued by $20 Billion Budgetary Lapse
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/us-navys-icbm-submarine-project-plagued-by-20-billion-budgetary-lapse-1114528012.html
October 27, 2023, 6:35 PM
Media reports suggest that the US Navy's ambitious initiative to build 12 intercontinental ballistic missile submarines might exceed its budget by a hefty 20 percent, equivalent to $20 billion. This financial overrun poses a potential setback for the project at the heart of the Navy's modernization program.
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Biden Meets With Chinese Top Diplomat, Discusses Bilateral Relations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/biden-meets-with-chinese-top-diplomat-discusses-bilateral-relations-1114536615.html
October 27, 2023, 6:22 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who is currently in Washington DC, and discussed the bilateral relations and the importance of maintaining open lines of communication, the White House said in a press release on Friday.
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House Democrat Dean Phillips Announces Run for US President in 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/house-democrat-dean-phillips-announces-run-for-us-president-in-2024-1114535635.html
October 27, 2023, 5:48 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – House Democrat from Minnesota Dean Phillips announced on Friday his bid to become the next US President and plans to visit New Hampshire to kick off his campaign and meet with voters.
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Having Shifted Focus to Israel, US Expects More Russian Tactical Gains in Ukraine - CIA Vet
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/having-shifted-focus-to-israel-us-expects-more-russian-tactical-gains-in-ukraine---cia-vet-1114532911.html
October 27, 2023, 5:37 PM
There is a shift in the US administration's thinking with regard to the Ukraine conflict amid the unfolding Gaza war, CIA veteran Philip Giraldi told Sputnik.
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Scholz Says EU Should Change Budget Priorities to Combine Aid to Ukraine With Other Tasks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/eu-should-change-budget-priorities-to-combine-aid-to-ukraine-with-other-tasks---scholz-1114534415.html
October 27, 2023, 5:28 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - The European Union should change priorities in the budget to be able to combine assistance to Ukraine with the implementation of other tasks, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Friday.
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Israel Expanding Ground Maneuvers in Gaza Strip - IDF Representative
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/israel-expands-ground-maneuvers-in-gaza-strip---idf-representative-1114535278.html
October 27, 2023, 5:27 PM
The ramping up of Israeli ground-based operations inside the strip comes almost three weeks after Hamas' surprise October 7 offensive into southern Israel. The Israeli military has previously carried out several ground raids into Gaza, presumably in preparation for a larger invasion.
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Russian Special Forces Use ‘Hunting Beast’ Tactics Against Ukrainians Near Artemovsk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/russian-special-forces-use-hunting-beast-tactics-against-ukrainians-near-artemovsk-1114523026.html
October 27, 2023, 5:08 PM
The Sibir (Siberia) special forces unit in Battlegroup Yug has reportedly resorted to a new method of warfare, often referred to in Russian as the so-called “hunting beast” tactics.
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US Congress’ Job Approval Rating Drops to 13% Lowest Level Since 2017 – Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/us-congress-job-approval-rating-drops-to-13-lowest-level-since-2017--poll-1114533909.html
October 27, 2023, 5:05 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Only 13% of Americans look positively at the current performance of US Congress, which is the lowest result in the last six years, a new Gallup poll reported on Friday.
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US Neocons 'Slow-Walking America Into War' Amid Palestine-Israel Conflict - Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/us-neocons-slow-walking-america-into-war-amid-palestine-israel-conflict---analyst-1114526730.html
October 27, 2023, 5:02 PM
Amid the latest deadly spiral of the Palestine-Israel conflict, the US has pledged unequivocal backing for Tel Aviv, deploying the USS Gerald Ford and USS Dwight D. Eisenhower carrier strike groups to the Middle East. The first legislative action taken by new House Speaker Mike Johnson has also been aimed at supporting Israel.
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Fact or Fiction? IDF Animation Shows Alleged Hamas HQ Underneath Gaza Hospital
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/fact-or-fiction-idf-animation-shows-alleged-hamas-hq-underneath-gaza-hospital-1114533057.html
October 27, 2023, 4:52 PM
Israel has so far held off on launching a ground invasion of Gaza amid fears of large-scale losses, sticking to a campaign of air and artillery strikes on the besieged 365 sq. km strip of land. Major powers, including Russia, China, and Iran, have called for an urgent ceasefire. The US rejected the idea, citing Israel’s right to “self-defense.”
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China Urges Respect for One-China Principle as Canada Eyes Investment Deal With Taiwan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/china-urges-respect-for-one-china-principle-as-canada-eyes-investment-deal-with-taiwan-1114533576.html
October 27, 2023, 4:40 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - China calls on Canada to respect the One-China principle and refrain from any official interaction with Taiwan, including by signing an investment deal, the Chinese Embassy in Ottawa told Sputnik.
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Israel and US Should be Wary of Threatening Iran and Russia Over Gaza Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/israel-and-us-should-be-wary-of-threatening-iran-and-russia-over-gaza-conflict-1114524882.html
October 27, 2023, 4:35 PM
The sharp escalation in the Israel-Palestine conflict on October 7 threatens to spark a regional war. International relations and security analyst Mark Sleboda and Beirut-based broadcaster and journalist Laith Marouf said Israel and the US should be wary of provoking their enemies.
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What Weapons Could Israeli Forces Deploy During Gaza Ground Offensive?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/what-weapons-could-israeli-forces-deploy-during-gaza-ground-offensive-1114521227.html
October 27, 2023, 4:33 PM
Amid the ongoing Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is readying the Israel Defense Forces for a ground offensive in the Gaza Strip. This entails deploying advanced military equipment, although the type of weapons to be used remains undisclosed.
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EU's Michel Says EU Commission Needs to Make 'Operational Proposal' on Russia's Assets
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/eus-michel-says-eu-commission-needs-to-make-operational-proposal-on-russias-assets-1114532793.html
October 27, 2023, 4:21 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Commission needs to come forward with an "operational proposal" regarding Russia's frozen assets, European Council President Charles Michel stated on Friday.
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‘Donbass Front Going to Shatter Like Glass’ Once Avdeevka Liberated - Russell Bentley
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/donbass-front-going-to-shatter-like-glass-once-avdeevka-liberated---russell-bentley-1114531130.html
October 27, 2023, 4:09 PM
Russian forces began a sustained push to surround and wear down Ukrainian forces in the town of Avdeevka this month. US-born Donbass militia volunteer-turned Sputnik correspondent Russell Bentley outlines why the Russian Army has attached such significance to the settlement, which is situated in the heart of the Donetsk People’s Republic.
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Iranian Ground Forces Launch Eqtedar 1402 Drill in Central Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/iranian-ground-forces-launch-eqtedar-1402-drill-in-central-region-1114532580.html
October 27, 2023, 3:54 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Iranian ground military forces have launched their two-day exercise, Eqtedar 1402 (Power 2023), with the participation of armored and infantry brigades, rapid reaction forces, as well as helicopters and drones, Brig. Gen. of the Iranian army Karim Cheshak announced on Friday.
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Russian Foreign Ministry Says Summoned Norwegian Ambassador
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/russian-foreign-ministry-says-summoned-norwegian-ambassador-1114532086.html
October 27, 2023, 3:19 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday that it summoned Norwegian Ambassador Robert Kvile over the attempts to disrupt the ceremony of honoring the memory of Soviet soldiers in Kirkenes in the northern part of Norway.
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Druze Member of Knesset to Sputnik: We Will Fight Like Any Israeli
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/druze-member-of-knesset-to-sputnik-we-will-fight-like-any-israeli-1114526379.html
October 27, 2023, 3:07 PM
The Druze community, as well as Jewish and Arab, is a part of Israeli society that has been living in the northern areas of modern Israel for centuries. During the current conflict, the Druze have presented themselves as Israelis loyal to their duty and protecting their state, Israeli Druze politician and Knesset Member Akram Hasson told Sputnik.
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Israel's Ground Op May Claim Lives of Hostages, Exacerbate Bloodbath - Egyptian Journo
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/israels-ground-op-may-claim-lives-of-hostages-exacerbate-bloodbath---egyptian-journo-1114527522.html
October 27, 2023, 2:29 PM
The Israel-Hamas war is continuing to take a toll on the Palestinians, as the global community has found itself in a stalemate over the Gaza crisis, Egyptian journalist Mohammed Gomaa told Sputnik, warning that Tel Aviv's ground operation could lead to a broader slaughter.
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Biden Inches Towards Military Disaster in Middle East
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/biden-inches-towards-military-disaster-in-middle-east-1114528464.html
October 27, 2023, 2:13 PM
The US has dramatically beefed up its presence in the Middle East, sending two carrier strike groups, thousands of Marines, multiple THAAD and Patriot missile batteries, and more warplanes to the region amid the Palestinian-Israeli flare-up. But these forces can’t guarantee victory in case of a shooting war, says military observer Andrey Martyanov.
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Russia to Be Able to Export 65Mln Tonnes of Grain in 2023-2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/russia-to-be-able-to-export-65mln-tonnes-of-grain-in-2023-2024-1114528797.html
October 27, 2023, 1:47 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Agriculture Ministry has upgraded the forecast for grain exports in the 2023-2024 agricultural season to 65 million tonnes, Minister Dmitry Patrushev said on Friday.
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Russia Conducts Training Launches of Iskander-M Missile Systems
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/russia-conducts-training-launches-of-iskander-m-missile-systems-1114519698.html
October 27, 2023, 1:40 PM
The Iskander-M is Russia's solid-fueled, road-mobile ballistic missile system is designed for rapid deployment and can be launched from various types of terrain, including unprepared sites. The Iskander-M has a range of up to 500 kilometers and is capable of carrying both conventional and nuclear warheads.
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Biden Likely Guilty of 'Impeachable Offenses', If Proof 'Leads Where We Believe it Will' - Speaker
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/biden-likely-guilty-of-impeachable-offenses-if-proof-leads-where-we-believe-it-will---speaker-1114522047.html
October 27, 2023, 12:43 PM
Newly-elected House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson weiged in on the ongoing congressional probe into Joe Biden's alleged influence-peddling abroad, and the GOP efforts to impeach the Democratic POTUS.
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Full-Scale Work on Russian Orbital Station Must Start in 2024 - Russia's Roscosmos CEO
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/full-scale-work-on-russian-orbital-station-must-start-in-2024---russias-roscosmos-ceo-1114527685.html
October 27, 2023, 12:39 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Full–scale work on the creation of the Russian Orbital Station must begin in 2024, otherwise Russia will have a break in spaceflights, Russian state space corporation Roscosmos head Yury Borisov said on Friday.
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China's Chief Epidemiologist Wu Dies at Age of 60
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/chinas-chief-epidemiologist-wu-dies-at-age-of-60-1114527379.html
October 27, 2023, 12:34 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China's chief epidemiologist Wu Zunyou has died at the age of 60, a Chinese digital media outlet reported on Friday, citing sources.
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US Bases Atop Syria’s Largest Oil and Gas Fields Reportedly Come Under Attack
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/us-bases-atop-syrias-largest-oil-and-gas-fields-reportedly-come-under-attack-1114525566.html
October 27, 2023, 12:13 PM
The Pentagon announced Thursday that it had conducted “self-defense strikes” against two facilities in eastern Syria purportedly used by Iran’s elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and “affiliated groups.” The escalating violence comes amid a major surge in regional tensions related to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
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Ukraine Loses Over 2,055 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction in Past Week
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/kiev-loses-over-2055-soldiers-in-donetsk-direction-in-past-week-1114526933.html
October 27, 2023, 12:02 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost over 2,055 soldiers in the Donetsk direction in the past week, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Friday.
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Putin Calls for Considering Additional Measures to Stop Illegal Entry of Arms Into Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/putin-calls-for-considering-additional-measures-to-stop-illegal-entry-of-arms-into-russia-1114527084.html
October 27, 2023, 11:58 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday invited members of the Russian Security Council to consider additional measures to strengthen the regulatory framework in order to stop the illegal entry of weapons into Russia.
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Shia Militia Groups Say Attacked US Military Base in Western Iraq With Drone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/shia-militia-groups-say-attacked-us-military-base-in-western-iraq-with-drone-1114526625.html
October 27, 2023, 11:42 AM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, which includes Shia armed groups, said on Friday that it had attacked the US's Ain al-Asad Airbase in western Iraq with drone.
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China Pledges to Continue Defending Its Sovereignty Following Incident With US Aircraft
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/china-pledges-to-continue-defending-its-sovereignty-following-incident-with-us-aircraft-1114525882.html
October 27, 2023, 10:54 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - While US aircraft are the main cause of air and maritime security risks over the South China Sea, Beijing will continue defending its sovereignty and advance security, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said, commenting on the recent close encounter between a Chinese fighter aircraft and a US strategic bomber.
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Watch Russian T-80 Battle Tanks in Action in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/watch-russian-t-80-battle-tanks-in-action-in-special-op-zone-1114520678.html
October 27, 2023, 10:38 AM
The T-80 is a Russian battle tank designed for maneuverability, speed, and firepower. The tank features a powerful 125 mm cannon, gas turbine engine that allows it to reach speeds of up to 70 km/h, and composite armor for increased protection against modern anti-tank weapons.
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US, South Korea, Australia to Hold Joint Aerial Exercise
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/us-south-korea-australia-to-hold-joint-aerial-exercise---seventh-air-force-1114525120.html
October 27, 2023, 10:23 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Seventh Air Force said on Friday it would stage its joint aerial exercise dubbed Vigilant Defense 24 with the South Korean and Australian air forces from October 30 to November 3.
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Former Senior Ukrainian Anti-Maidan Lawmaker Oleg Tsarev Gravely Injured
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/senior-ukrainian-anti-maidan-lawmaker-oleg-tsarev-gravely-injured-1114523407.html
October 27, 2023, 9:50 AM
A former Ukrainian politician, Oleg Tsarev, who supported the Donbass republics and defected to Russia, has repeatedly been threatened by the Kiev regime.
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China's Liaoning, Jilin Provinces Significantly Boost Trade With Russia - Consulate General
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/chinas-liaoning-jilin-provinces-significantly-boost-trade-with-russia---consulate-general-1114524624.html
October 27, 2023, 9:49 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China's northeastern provinces of Liaoning and Jilin have significantly increased trade with Russia this year, the Russian Consulate General in Shenyang said on Friday.
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Biden's Rating Among Democrats at Lowest Level Since Taking Office - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/bidens-rating-among-democrats-at-lowest-level-since-taking-office---poll-1114524482.html
October 27, 2023, 9:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden's rating among his fellow Democratic Party members has fallen 11 percentage points since last month to 75%, the lowest level throughout his presidency, while his overall approval slipped back to the record low of 37%, a fresh Gallup poll has found.
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Moscow Summons Finnish Ambassador Over Termination of Cross-Border Cooperation Agreement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/moscow-summons-finnish-ambassador-over-termination-of-cross-border-cooperation-agreement-1114524187.html
October 27, 2023, 9:43 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday that it summoned Finnish Ambassador to Russia Antti Helantera on October 25 and handed a note on the termination of the agreement between Moscow and Helsinki on the promotion of cross-border cooperation.
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Orban: EU Not Dare to Admit Ukraine Cannot Win on Battlefield
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/eu-cannot-accept-ukraines-defeat-on-battlefield---orban-1114522703.html
October 27, 2023, 8:41 AM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Ukraine will not be able to win on the battlefield, all military experts are already talking about this, but only politicians do not dare to admit it, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday.
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Russia Launches Soyuz-2.1b Space Rocket With Satellites for Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/russia-launches-soyuz-21b-space-rocket-with-satellites-for-defense-ministry-1114521352.html
October 27, 2023, 7:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Russian Defense Ministry-commissioned launch of a Soyuz-2.1b carrier rocket carrying satellites took place from the country's Plesetsk Cosmodrome on Friday.
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First Battalion of Former Ukrainian Fighters Joins the Russian Armed Forces
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/first-battalion-of-former-ukrainian-fighters-joins-the-russian-armed-forces-1114520902.html
October 27, 2023, 7:30 AM
A volunteer battalion named after Bogdan Khmelnitsky, formed from former Ukrainian servicemen, has joined the Russian operational and combat tactical formation "Cascade", after taking the oath the fighters will go to the front line, the battalion commander Andrei Tishchenko told Sputnik.
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NASA Postpones ISS Spacewalk Until November 1 to Afford More Preparations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/nasa-postpones-iss-spacewalk-until-november-1-to-afford-more-preparations-1114520792.html
October 27, 2023, 6:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NASA has postponed the spacewalk of its International Space Station (ISS) astronauts Loral O'Hara and Jasmin Moghbeli from October 30 to November 1 to allow for more preparations.
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House GOP to Consider Ukraine & Israel Aid Individually, Demand Greater Accountability - Speaker
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/house-gop-to-consider-ukraine--israel-aid-individually-demand-greater-accountability---speaker-1114519998.html
October 27, 2023, 6:19 AM
After Mike Johnson was sworn in as Speaker of the US House of Representatives, taking over the gavel from ousted Kevin McCarthy, he had pledged that his first legislative action would be aimed at supporting Israel. As he delineated the House's priorities in his opening speech, the Louisiana Native noticeably avoided making any mention of Ukraine.
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Eurozone Leaders to Meet on Friday to Assess Economic Challenges
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/eurozone-leaders-to-meet-on-friday-to-assess-economic-challenges-1114519873.html
October 27, 2023, 5:51 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Leaders of 20 nations making up the Euro Area will gather in Brussels on Friday to discuss the tough economic situation, economic policy coordination and the future of European markets.
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Israeli Leadership Yet to Decide on Possible Ground Operation in Gaza Strip - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/israeli-leadership-yet-to-decide-on-possible-ground-operation-in-gaza-strip---reports-1114517913.html
October 27, 2023, 4:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israel's political and military leaders are divided on when and even whether to conduct a ground military operation in the Gaza Strip, US media reported, citing over a dozen of Israeli officials.
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US's Blinken, China's Wang Discuss Areas of Difference, Cooperation - State Dept.
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/uss-blinken-chinas-wang-discuss-areas-of-difference-cooperation---state-dept-1114517810.html
October 27, 2023, 4:32 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi have met in Washington and discussed a number of bilateral and global issues, including areas of difference and cooperation, the US Department of State has said.
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Qatar in 'Very Difficult' Talks Over Release of Hostages Held in Gaza - Foreign Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/qatar-in-very-difficult-talks-over-release-of-hostages-held-in-gaza---foreign-minister-1114516865.html
October 27, 2023, 4:08 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Qatari Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi said on Thursday that his country has been engaged in a "very, very difficult negotiation" to free hostages held in the Gaza Strip since October 7.
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Instructions Given to OK Project on Creation of Russian Orbital Station - Roscosmos CEO
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/instructions-given-to-ok-project-on-creation-of-russian-orbital-station---roscosmos-ceo-1114516721.html
October 27, 2023, 4:04 AM
KOROLYOV (Moscow Region) (Sputnik) - At a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, instructions were given to approve the project to create the Russian Orbital Station (ROS), and funding was allocated, Russian state space corporation Roscosmos CEO Yury Borisov said.
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Astronomers Detect Ultra-Short Fast Radio Bursts Lasting Just One Millionth of Second
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/astronomers-detect-ultra-short-fast-radio-bursts-lasting-just-one-millionth-of-second-1114516299.html
October 27, 2023, 3:36 AM
Fast radio bursts have been a subject of intense astronomical interest since their discovery in 2007. Typically, these bursts are thought to last about a thousandth of a second and are known to release energy equivalent to what our sun produces in an entire day.
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'Obsessed' Man Arrested Twice for Trespassing Kennedy Jr's Home This Week
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/obsessed-man-arrested-twice-for-trespassing-kennedy-jrs-home-this-week-1114515994.html
October 27, 2023, 3:09 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A man was arrested two times this week for repeatedly trespassing on US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s home in Los Angeles, California, his campaign said on Thursday.
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Slip 'n Slide Biden
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/slip-n-slide-biden-1114515573.html
October 27, 2023, 2:57 AM
US President Joe Biden has suffered a large drop in polls among his own party over the past month, a drop that has been attributed to his handling of the Palestine-Israel conflict.
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US Launches Strikes in Syria After Targeted Attacks Against American Troops
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/us-launches-strikes-in-syria-after-targeted-attacks-against-american-troops-1114515416.html
October 27, 2023, 2:29 AM
Earlier in the day, the Pentagon confirmed that 21 US personnel suffered minor injuries from 16 attacks that began on October 17. Most of those injuries, 19 of them, were classified as "traumatic brain injuries" and all have since returned to service. The US has placed blame for the attacks on "Iranian-backed militia groups."
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Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Dead at 68 From Heart Attack - State Media
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/former-chinese-premier-li-keqiang-dead-at-68-from-heart-attack---state-media-1114515115.html
October 27, 2023, 2:19 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has died from a heart attack at the age of 68, state media reported on Friday.
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Ancient Rock Carvings Emerge in Brazil as Amazon Waters Hit Record Low Amid Drought
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/ancient-rock-carvings-emerge-in-brazil-as-amazon-waters-hit-record-low-amid-drought-1114514801.html
October 27, 2023, 1:16 AM
The intricate carvings along the Amazonian riverbanks were earlier uncovered in 2010 during a severe drought. At the time, water levels of the Rio Negro plummeted to over 13 meters.
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Nearly 20 Soldiers Diagnosed With ‘Traumatic Brain Injuries’ in Iraq, Syria Amid Base Attacks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/nearly-20-soldiers-diagnosed-with-traumatic-brain-injuries-in-iraq-syria-amid-base-attacks-1114514275.html
October 27, 2023, 12:51 AM
Attacks on US forces in the Middle East have seen a sharp increase over the last several days following the start of the Palestine-Israel conflict, and as Israel prepares for a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip.
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EU's Borrell Says Kosovo, Serbia Not Ready to Agree on Normalization Steps
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231027/eus-borrell-says-kosovo-serbia-not-ready-to-agree-on-normalization-steps-1114514439.html
October 27, 2023, 12:04 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kosovo and Serbia were not ready to agree on the establishment of the association of municipalities of Serbian majority in the north of Kosovo as a path to normalization, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said, following his meetings with Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Kosovar Prime Minister Albin Kurti.
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Lewiston Mirrors 'Ghost Town' as Mass Shooting Prompts Lock Down - Sputnik Correspondent
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/lewiston-mirrors-ghost-town-as-mass-shooting-prompts-lock-down---sputnik-correspondent-1114513845.html
October 26, 2023, 11:37 PM
LEWISTON (Sputnik) - The town of Lewiston in the US state of Maine on Thursday resembled a "ghost town" after the authorities placed residents on a county-wide lockdown while a manhunt continues for mass-shooting suspect Robert Card, a Sputnik correspondent reported from the scene.
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Maine Mass Shooting: Manhunt Remains Underway Amid Speculation Gunman Fled State
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/maine-mass-shooting-manhunt-remains-underway-amid-speculation-gunman-fled-state-1114512695.html
October 26, 2023, 10:55 PM
The manhunt for the suspected shooter that killed at least 18 and injured 13 more in Lewiston, Maine, late Wednesday remains ongoing as authorities have indicated the gunman may have escaped into the nearby US state of Massachusetts.
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Musk's First Year Sees X Usage Plummet - But Trends May Soon Change
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/musks-first-year-sees-x-usage-plummet---but-trends-may-soon-change-1114512865.html
October 26, 2023, 10:21 PM
After months of back and forth, the South African tech entrepreneur officially closed on his purchase of Twitter, since redesigned as X, in October 2022 to the tune of $44 billion. The purchase came after months of lawsuits, verbal digs and courtroom showdown.
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Astronomers Spot Mysterious ‘Almost Dark’ Galaxy Three Times Larger Than Any Cluster
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/astronomers-spot-mysterious-almost-dark-galaxy-three-times-larger-than-any-cluster-1114512348.html
October 26, 2023, 9:24 PM
A strange new galaxy has been spotted some 350 million light-years away, which is the largest diffuse galaxy ever seen. Officials believe dark matter might be to blame for its unique structure.
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‘Soft Landing’ Looks Likely for US Economy as It Leads World Consumer Spending - Yellen
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/soft-landing-looks-likely-for-us-economy-as-it-leads-world-consumer-spending---yellen-1114512161.html
October 26, 2023, 9:10 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States seems headed for a so-called 'soft economic landing' versus a recession projected by some economists as strong consumer spending helps the country lead world growth, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Thursday.
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At Least 27 Dead in Mexico After Country’s Strongest-Ever Hurricane Comes Ashore
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/at-least-27-dead-in-mexico-after-countrys-strongest-ever-hurricane-comes-ashore-1114511676.html
October 26, 2023, 8:31 PM
The storm was the most powerful to ever make landfall on the Central American nation, and broke records with its rapid intensification in the hours before striking the Guerrero coast.
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Watch Chinese Warship Protest ‘Provocative’ Maneuver by US Navy Destroyer
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/watch-chinese-warship-protest-provocative-maneuver-by-us-navy-destroyer-1114510714.html
October 26, 2023, 8:04 PM
The US has sought to portray China as aggressive, claiming its warships and warplanes operating just off the Chinese coast are being harassed in unprovoked incidents. Now, Beijing has fired back, publishing proof the US warships, thousands of miles from US territory, are doing the same.
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Shia Militants Attack US Military Base in Iraqi Kurdistan With Two Drones
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/shia-militants-attack-us-military-base-in-iraqi-kurdistan-with-two-drones-1114510299.html
October 26, 2023, 7:04 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, which includes Shia armed groups, said on Thursday that it has attacked a US military base in Iraqi Kurdistan with two drones.
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Aussie Cossack: Australia's Fearsome Military Trailers & Albanese Jumping Into New War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/aussie-cossack-australias-fearsome-military-trailers--albanese-jumping-into-new-war-1114509818.html
October 26, 2023, 7:01 PM
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a new military aid package for the Kiev regime this week, a deal worth some $20 million.
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US Believes Russia May Be Able to Achieve Tactical Gains in Ukraine in Coming Months
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/russia-may-be-able-to-achieve-tactical-gains-in-ukraine-in-coming-months---kirby-1114509947.html
October 26, 2023, 6:56 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States believes that Russia may be able to achieve tactical gains in Ukraine in the coming months, White House Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said on Thursday.
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America’s Nuclear Power Woes: US Uranium Enrichment Capacity Years Behind Russia's
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/us-uranium-enrichment-capacity-years-behind-russias-1114505887.html
October 26, 2023, 6:39 PM
This week, the Biden administration has announced its intention to enhance America's domestic uranium enrichment capabilities and reduce the nation's reliance on imported enriched uranium shipments.
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Putin Hails Young Russian Rocket Scientists Pursuing Innovation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/putin-hails-young-russian-rocket-scientists-pursuing-innovation-1114501321.html
October 26, 2023, 6:06 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with a group of exceptionally talented young rocket scientists. This event serves as a testament to the nation's unwavering commitment to nurturing a new generation of innovators and solidifying Russia's foremost position in space exploration.
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Russian Missiles Soar as Strategic Nuclear Deterrence Forces Drill Takes Off
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/russian-missiles-soar-as-strategic-nuclear-deterrence-forces-drill-takes-off-1114494041.html
October 26, 2023, 6:06 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin oversaw the comprehensive drills of the national strategic deterrence forces, which included ground, sea, and air troops.
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WHO Chief Says New Pandemic Is Matter of Time
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/who-chief-says-new-pandemic-is-matter-of-time-1114508816.html
October 26, 2023, 5:53 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A new pandemic will inevitably arise in the future and the international community should prepare to respond to the threat, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Thursday.
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Radhika Desai: Western Press Uses ‘Ankle-Biting Yappy Dog’ Pseudo-Academics to Silence Critics
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/radhika-desai-western-press-uses-ankle-biting-yappy-dog-pseudo-academics-to-silence-critics-1114506850.html
October 26, 2023, 5:35 PM
A prominent Canadian academic has come under fire in the Canadian press for attending the Valdai Forum in Russia. She told Sputnik that the Western press uses government-funded “lapdog” academics to smear the reputations of those who criticize Western policies and highlight how they have discredited themselves.
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Canadians Optimism on Future Living Standards Reaches All Time Low – Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/canadians-optimism-on-future-living-standards-reaches-all-time-low--poll-1114508552.html
October 26, 2023, 5:31 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The perspective Canadians have on future generations standards of living have reached an all time low as 67% expressed having a negative assessment on it, a Nanos poll revealed on Thursday.
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Pentagon Records Increase in Suicides Over Past Decade With 492 Deaths in 2022 - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/pentagon-records-increase-in-suicides-over-past-decade-with-492-deaths-in-2022---report-1114508372.html
October 26, 2023, 5:20 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The overall suicide trend among US military personnel between 2011 and 2022 for all services is increasing despite the fact that fewer suicides occurred in 2022 than in 2021, the Defense Department said in a new annual report on Thursday.
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Key Goal of Russia’s Climate Policy to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2060
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/key-goal-of-russias-climate-policy-to-achieve-carbon-neutrality-by-2060-1114507808.html
October 26, 2023, 5:05 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The key goal of Russia’s climate policy is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, according to the country’s climate doctrine published on Thursday.
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Iran Won't Allow US, Israel to Scapegoat Tehran Over Gaza Crisis – Professor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/iran-wont-allow-us-israel-to-scapegoat-tehran-over-gaza-crisis--professor-1114504590.html
October 26, 2023, 5:00 PM
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian arrived in New York City on October 25, as the UN Security Council attempted to reach a compromise on a ceasefire resolution concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. What's behind the move?
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US Announces New $150Mln Military Package for Ukraine, Including NASAMS, AIM-9M, Stinger Missiles
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/us-announces-new-150mln-military-package-for-ukraine-including-nasams-aim-9m-stinger-missiles-1114505994.html
October 26, 2023, 4:14 PM
Having already supplied Ukraine with billions of dollars' worth of weapons and military hardware, the United States has now announced yet another military assistance package for the regime in Kiev.
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Find Out the Full Might of Russia's Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/find-out-the-full-might-of-russias-kinzhal-hypersonic-missile-1114492728.html
October 26, 2023, 3:30 PM
One aspect of Russia’s vast and diverse missile arsenal has been making headlines in recent months, due to its uncanny ability to penetrate enemy defenses and wreak havoc upon its intended targets.
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Arrest Warrant Issued for Maine Shooter on Eight Counts of Murder – State Police
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/arrest-warrant-issued-for-maine-shooter-on-eight-counts-of-murder--state-police-1114506392.html
October 26, 2023, 3:22 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – An arrest warrant has been issued for the Main mass shooting suspect, Robert Card, charging him with eight counts of murder, one for each identified victim, Operations Major for the Maine State Police Colonel William Ross said on Thursday.
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Senator Schumer Warns US Must Keep Pace With China’s AI Development
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/senator-schumer-warns-us-must-keep-pace-with-chinas-ai-development-1114504354.html
October 26, 2023, 3:16 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Senator Chuck Schumer warned on Thursday that the United States must keep up with China in keenly pursuing the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies.
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Gazan Doctor to Sputnik: ‘We Work Under Shelling Without Any Sleep’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/gazan-doctor-to-sputnik-we-work-under-shelling-without-any-sleep-1114499326.html
October 26, 2023, 3:15 PM
Despite poorly equipped corridors and the absence of general anesthesia, Gaza's doctors perform operations on the injured who pour in after every Israeli bombing campaign against the enclave.
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China Hopes US Will Observe Nuclear Testing Moratorium
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/china-hopes-us-will-observe-nuclear-testing-moratorium-1114504121.html
October 26, 2023, 3:06 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Chinese Defense Ministry Spokesperson Wu Qian voiced hope at a briefing on Thursday that the United States would observe the moratorium on nuclear testing.
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Netanyahu Dragging US Into War With Iran to Save His Political Career - Security Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/netanyahu-dragging-us-into-war-with-iran-to-save-his-political-career-security-expert-1114493596.html
October 26, 2023, 3:01 PM
The sudden escalation in the Israel-Palestine conflict is spiralling out of control, sucking in nations across the region along with the US and UK. Michael Maloof, a former security adviser to the US Secretary of Defense's office, said that was what Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu wanted.
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Biden Says Hopes Republicans Will Not Put US Economy at Risk With Threats of Shutdown
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/biden-says-hopes-republicans-will-not-put-us-economy-at-risk-with-threats-of-shutdown-1114503908.html
October 26, 2023, 2:52 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he hopes that Republicans in Congress will not put the US economy at risk with "reckless threats" of a government shutdown or with proposals to cut taxes for the wealthy and for large corporations.
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US Marine Battalion to Train in Finland for 2 Months
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/us-marine-battalion-to-train-in-finland-for-2-months-1114503074.html
October 26, 2023, 2:38 PM
HELSINKI (Sputnik) - A US Marine Corps combat logistics battalion will arrive in Finland in later October to train together with the Finnish troops for about two months, the Finnish Defense Forces said on Thursday.
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Biden Orders Flags at Half Staff Through October 30 After Mass Shootings in Maine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/biden-orders-flags-at-half-staff-through-october-30-after-mass-shootings-in-maine-1114503656.html
October 26, 2023, 2:33 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - President Joe Biden ordered flags to be flown at half-staff at all public buildings and grounds in the United States, including at US embassies and facilities abroad, following two deadly mass shootings in Lewiston, Maine, according to a proclamation published by the White House on Thursday.
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Tackling Ukraine Aid May Become New House Speaker's Moment of Truth – Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/tackling-ukraine-aid-may-become-new-house-speakers-moment-of-truth--analyst-1114502405.html
October 26, 2023, 2:32 PM
‘Virtually unknown’ Mike Johnson being picked to be at the helm of the House raised some eyebrows, US political analyst and Republican strategist Melik Abdul told Sputnik.
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EU Leaders to Discuss Russia's Frozen Assets, Further Support for Ukraine - EU's Michel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/eu-leaders-to-discuss-russias-frozen-assets-further-support-for-ukraine---eus-michel-1114502200.html
October 26, 2023, 1:53 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - European leaders will discuss Russia's frozen assets and continued support for Ukraine during a two-day summit in Brussels, European Council President Charles Michel said on Thursday.
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Watch Russia's Cutting-Edge T-90M Tank Snuff Out Ukrainian Troops
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/watch-russias-cutting-edge-t-90m-tank-snuff-out-ukrainian-troops-1114501430.html
October 26, 2023, 1:47 PM
The T-90 tank, which was first introduced in 1992, has become a bestseller in the arms market due to its outstanding combat capabilities. This machine was later enhanced and rebranded as the Proryv (meaning "Breakthrough"), signifying its exceptional aptitude for penetrating enemy lines.
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C-4 Explosives From Aid to Ukraine Resold on Black Market
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/c-4-explosives-from-aid-to-ukraine-resold-on-black-market-----1114496571.html
October 26, 2023, 1:46 PM
Some of the weapons the West had sent to Ukraine as part of their military aid ended up on the black market.
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Saudi Arabia, Russia Exploring Investment Cooperation Opportunities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/saudi-arabia-russia-exploring-investment-cooperation-opportunities-1114501107.html
October 26, 2023, 1:15 PM
RIYADH (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia and Russia are exploring the possibilities of investment cooperation, Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef told Sputnik on Thursday, expressing hope that the existing opportunities would be developed.
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Reports of Flooding Hamas Tunnels With Nerve Gas or Water Bogus - Israeli Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/reports-of-flooding-hamas-tunnels-with-nerve-gas-or-water-bogus---israeli-expert-1114499844.html
October 26, 2023, 1:13 PM
There have been suggestions to flood Hamas tunnels with water or nerve gas prior to the IDF's ground operation. However, Yaakov Kedmi, a military expert and former head of Nativ, Israel's Jewish Diaspora liaison service, considers the idea of using nerve gas highly unlikely.
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'Russia is Fighting for God's Laws' - Akhmat Spetsnaz Commander in Mariupol
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/russia-is-fighting-for-gods-laws-akhmat-spetsnaz-commander-in-mariupol-1114496490.html
October 26, 2023, 12:59 PM
In the ongoing struggle between Russia and the forces of the collective West, Russia is "on the side of good," says the commander of a Russian Chechen special forces unit.
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Kazakhstan Opposes Use of Economic Sanctions With Global Affect
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/kazakhstan-opposes-use-of-economic-sanctions-with-global-affect-1114498218.html
October 26, 2023, 12:57 PM
MINSK (Sputnik) - Kazakhstan opposes the use of economic sanctions that have an impact on global trade, Deputy Foreign Minister Roman Vassilenko said on Thursday.
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Russian FM Lavrov Talks to Press After Meeting With Belarusian President Lukashenko
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231026/lavrov-talks-to-press-after-meeting-with-lukashenko--1114498727.html
October 26, 2023, 12:27 PM
The Russian top diplomat arrived in Minsk to participate in a high-level international security conference held within the framework of Belarus' chairmanship of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). The conference will be held on October 26-27.
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