How Former Israeli Soldier Turned Anti-War After Witnessing 2014 Gaza Invasion
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/how-former-israeli-soldier-turned-anti-war-after-witnessing-2014-gaza-invasion-1114562542.html
October 28, 2023, 11:00 PM
Serving in the IDF brought Benzion Sanders face-to-face with Israel’s treatment of Palestinians, turning him into a committed anti-war activist.
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Maine Shooting Suspect Was Found Dead Inside Box Trailer Near Former Workplace
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/maine-shooting-suspect-was-found-dead-inside-box-trailer-near-former-workplace---authorities-1114562376.html
October 28, 2023, 9:38 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The body of Robert Card, the suspect in the shooting that occurred in the US state of Maine this week, was found inside a metal storage trailer near the recycling center where he used to work, Maine Public Safety Commissioner Michael Sauschuck confirmed on Saturday.
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'Definitely Misinformation': US Denies American Troops Took Part in Israeli Ground Offensive
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/definitely-misinformation-us-denies-claims-us-troops-took-part-in-israeli-ground-offensive-1114562045.html
October 28, 2023, 8:44 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Special Operations Command has denied media reports that alleged US forces have been involved in Israel’s ongoing ground operation in the Gaza Strip.
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Death Toll in Mine Blast in Kazakhstan's Karaganda Region Rises to 32 - Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/death-toll-in-mine-blast-in-kazakhstans-karaganda-region-rises-to-32---ministry-1114561910.html
October 28, 2023, 8:10 PM
ASTANA (Sputnik) - The number of miners killed in an explosion at the Kostenko mine in Kazakhstan's Karaganda Region has risen to 32, while the search continues for the 14 still missing, the Kazakh Ministry of Emergency Situations said on Saturday.
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US Candy Price Inflation Hits Spooky Levels as Halloween Nears
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/us-candy-price-inflation-hits-spooky-levels-as-halloween-nears-1114560879.html
October 28, 2023, 6:52 PM
The global economic slowdown unleashed by the West’s failed attempt to disconnect Russia from the world economy hasn’t hit the United States as hard as Europe, but ordinary Americans have nonetheless felt the impact of soaring inflation on everything from gas and groceries to construction materials and consumables.
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Former US Vice President Pence Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Race
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/former-us-vice-president-pence-drops-out-of-2024-presidential-race-1114560793.html
October 28, 2023, 6:48 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former US Vice President Mike Pence announced on Saturday that he would suspend his campaign for president, effective immediately.
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Iran Holds Massive Missile and Drone Drills, Warns Army ‘Has Finger on Trigger’ as Tensions Surge
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/iran-holds-massive-missile-and-drone-drills-warns-army-has-finger-on-trigger-as-tensions-surge-1114559463.html
October 28, 2023, 6:44 PM
The latest escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli crisis into another shooting war has given rise to fears that Israeli arch-enemy Iran may be pulled into the conflict. But while Tehran has expressed willingness to back “any political solution” to stop the bloodshed, some Israeli and US officials have floated plans to target the Islamic Republic.
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Digital Yuan: Chinese Currency's Internationalization Goes Full Throttle
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/digital-yuan-chinese-currencys-internationalization-goes-full-throttle--1114559958.html
October 28, 2023, 6:14 PM
China has begun to conduct cross-border crude oil settlements in digital yuan. The China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) has recently bought 1 million barrels of crude oil using the nation's digital currency, according to the Chinese press.
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Ukrainian Troops Surrender to Battlegroup Zapad Near Kupyansk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/ukrainian-troops-surrender-to-battlegorup-zapad-near-kupyansk-1114559206.html
October 28, 2023, 6:00 PM
Fighters of the 1st Guards Tank Army of Battlegroup Zapad captured a group of six Ukrainian soldiers from Ukraine’s 54th Separate Mechanized Brigade in the Kupyansk sector of the front line, a soldier from Battlegroup Zapad told Sputnik.
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Houston, We Have Un Probleme: Europeans Ground Own Space Program by Quitting Cooperation With Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/houston-we-have-un-probleme-europeans-ground-own-space-program-by-quitting-cooperation-with-russia-1114557997.html
October 28, 2023, 4:40 PM
European economies and industries have taken a beating after joining the United States in trying to suffocate the Russian economy through sanctions, with politicians and business leaders warning that the downturn could culminate in the region’s deindustrialization. But turns out there’s more bad news.
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Penetrating the Earth: US’ New B61-13 Nuclear Bombs Meant to 'Deter' Russia and China - Prof
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/penetrating-the-earth-us-new-b61-13-nuclear-bombs-meant-to-deter-russia-and-china---prof-1114557538.html
October 28, 2023, 4:27 PM
The Pentagon has announced plans to create a modern variant of the B61-7 thermonuclear gravity bomb, designated the B61-13. What message does this move send to the world?
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Earth's Leaky Core Unveils New Discoveries, Study Finds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/earths-leaky-core-unveils-new-discoveries-study-finds-1114557192.html
October 28, 2023, 4:25 PM
A new study has reinforced long-held scientific views about our planet's inception and development. This has given insights about how elements were preserved in Earth.
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Russian Army Aviation Day: 75 Years of Air Support for Russia’s Ground Forces
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/russian-army-aviation-day-75-years-of-air-support-for-russias-ground-forces-1114555878.html
October 28, 2023, 4:20 PM
Saturday is Army Aviation Day, the professional holiday dedicated to the military aviators responsible for providing the closest forms of support to Russia’s ground forces. What are the service branch’s origins and history? And what has the conflict in Ukraine shown about their relevance going forward? Sputnik explores.
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Monster Duo of Black Holes Closest to Earth Result of Galactic Collision, Study Shows
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/monster-duo-of-black-holes-closest-to-earth-result-of-galactic-collision-study-shows-1114546997.html
October 28, 2023, 3:40 PM
The giant spiral galaxy NGC 7727 in the constellation of Aquarius was discovered in 1785 by British astronomer William Herschel. It has long been in the crosshairs of astronomers, but its supermassive black hole duo – predicted to merge into one millions of years from now – has long dodged detection.
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Watch Russian Forces Eliminate Ukrainian Troops Near Spornoye
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/watch-russian-forces-eliminate-ukrainian-troops-near-spornoye-1114550961.html
October 28, 2023, 3:36 PM
The Ukrainian counteroffensive began in June. Kiev has deployed brigades trained by NATO instructors and armed with Western equipment, including Leopard and Challenger tanks. In early October, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Kiev's offensive had failed, with Ukraine suffering an estimated 90,000-plus casualties.
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Koalitsiya-SV: Russia's Cutting-Edge Self-Propelled Artillery Ready to Redefine Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/koalitsiya-sv-russias-cutting-edge-self-propelled-artillery-ready-to-redefine-conflict-1114549336.html
October 28, 2023, 2:55 PM
Russian industry is preparing for the mass production of a significant system - the Koalitsiya-SV self-propelled gun. This type of weapon has qualities that could dramatically change the situation on the front lines. However, before the manufacturers can move forward, there are several crucial tasks to be accomplished.
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Bosnian Serbs vs. NATO: Fight for Justice Begins
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/bosnian-serbs-vs-nato-fight-for-justice-begins-1114547197.html
October 28, 2023, 2:51 PM
Republika Srpska (RS) has announced its first lawsuits against NATO. The class action is based on a claim to receive compensation for harm to life and health caused by the depleted uranium bombings that took place in 1995.
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Destroying Hamas' Gaza Tunnels is Israel's 'Main Attacking Vector' - Military Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/destroying-hamas-gaza-tunnels-is-israels-main-attacking-vector---military-expert-1114552608.html
October 28, 2023, 2:49 PM
As the Israel Defense Forces began “expanding ground operations” against Hamas in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, according to an IDF spokesman, with the air force intensifying bombardment of the Palestinian enclave, media reports cited the Palestinian militant group as claiming it had thwarted an attempted ground assault by Israel’s military on Gaza.
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Slovakia to Review Defense Agreement With US on Arms Supply to Kiev
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/slovakia-to-review-defense-agreement-with-us-on-arms-supply-to-kiev-1114556976.html
October 28, 2023, 2:48 PM
BRATISLAVA (Sputnik) - Slovakia will review the terms of a defense agreement with the United States regarding the supply of weapons to Ukraine, Slovak Defense Minister Robert Kalinak said on Saturday, adding that Bratislava's stance had been conveyed to US Ambassador to Slovakia Gautam Rana.
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Russia’s Lancet Drones Just Got Deadlier: Here’s Why
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/russias-lancet-drones-just-got-deadlier-heres-why-1114550644.html
October 28, 2023, 2:08 PM
First appearing on the battlefield in limited numbers in Ukraine in 2022, ZALA Lancet loitering munitions gained international attention this spring and summer, when they were used en masse to target Ukrainian military equipment ranging from vehicles and tanks to artillery and even naval gunboats during Kiev’s attempted counteroffensive.
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US Weapons Production Deficiency Exposed Amid Ukraine, Israel Conflicts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/us-weapons-production-deficiency-exposed-amid-ukraine-israel-conflicts-1114546283.html
October 28, 2023, 2:00 PM
Biden's support for Ukraine has revealed the limited capacity of the US defense industry to increase output. The Palestine-Israel conflict complicates this problem, as American arms production struggles to meet demand. Leading military experts are questioning the US’ ability to honor its aid commitments while maintaining its own combat readiness.
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G7 Holds First Supply Chain Session With Global South Countries
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/g7-holds-first-supply-chain-session-with-global-south-countries-1114555410.html
October 28, 2023, 1:48 PM
TOKYO (Sputnik) – A session on supply chains with the countries of the Global South was held for the first time on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit, Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Saturday.
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Why US Aid to Ukraine May Fade Slowly and Then All at Once
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/why-us-aid-to-ukraine-may-fade-slowly-and-then-all-at-once-1114553442.html
October 28, 2023, 1:23 PM
The newly elected House speaker has called for splitting Ukrainian and Israeli military packages, prompting the US mainstream press to raise the alarm over the fate of Team Biden's aid to Kiev.
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Scientists Discover What Pigeons and AI Have in Common
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/scientists-discover-what-pigeons-and-ai-have-in-common-1114550233.html
October 28, 2023, 1:13 PM
Pigeons have turned out to be feathered “Einsteins” after demonstrating their innate ability to perform several visual tasks. Such findings hint at nature's efficient algorithms and might provide applicable insights into understanding brain-related injuries.
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Ukrainian Drone Crashes Into Russia's Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, Damages Its Walls
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/ukrainian-drone-crashes-into-russias-kursk-nuclear-power-plant-damages-its-walls-1114553711.html
October 28, 2023, 12:52 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Ukrainian UAV crashed into a nuclear waste warehouse at the Kursk nuclear power plant in western Russia on the bank of the Seym River and damaged the walls of the facility, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday, adding that two other drones fell on the station's administrative buildings.
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Total of 5,000 US Soldiers Partook in Israel's Overnight Raid in Northern Gaza - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/total-of-5000-us-soldiers-partook-in-israels-overnight-raid-in-northern-gaza---reports-1114553591.html
October 28, 2023, 12:49 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A total of 5,000 US servicepeople took part in Israel's overnight ground operation in northern Gaza, Iranian news agency reported on Saturday, citing sources.
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Moscow Warns Against Foreign Actors Seeking to Ignite Major War in Middle East
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/moscow-warns-against-foreign-actors-seeking-to-ignite-major-war-in-middle-east-1114553323.html
October 28, 2023, 12:47 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia warns in connection with the Palestinian-Israeli conflict against external actors who want to ignite a major war in the Middle East and reverse the positive development of the region, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
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Eurozone Economy Forecast Facing Period of Stagnation Amid Possibly 'Shrunk' GDP
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/eurozone-economy-forecast-facing-period-of-stagnation-amid-possibly-shrunk-gdp--1114548915.html
October 28, 2023, 12:13 PM
Earlier in October, economists predicted that amid slackening economic growth, the Eurozone was likely to slide into recession by late 2023.
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SpaceX to Support Internet Communications With International Organizations in Gaza - Musk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/spacex-to-support-internet-communications-with-international-organizations-in-gaza---musk-1114551981.html
October 28, 2023, 12:10 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - US billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk said on Saturday that his company SpaceX would support communications in Gaza with internationally recognized organizations, but no terminal has requested connection as of now.
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Watch Russian Drones Wipe Out Ukrainian Troops in Artemovsk Direction
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/watch-russian-drones-wipe-out-ukrainian-troops-in-artemovsk-direction-1114548272.html
October 28, 2023, 11:14 AM
Since the beginning of the special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian Armed Forces have skillfully used drones to accomplish tasks without sustaining casualties.
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Nowhere to Hide: Russia’s New Weapons Cause Major Anxiety in UK
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/nowhere-to-hide-russias-new-weapons-cause-major-anxiety-in-uk-1114502592.html
October 28, 2023, 10:53 AM
Russia has developed monitoring capabilities that can easily track NATO troops, British defense expert Jack Watling told a Finnish media outlet.
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EU Eyes Revenue From Seized Russian Assets for Ukraine Aid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/eu-eyes-revenue-from-seized-russian-assets-for-ukraine-aid-1114532400.html
October 28, 2023, 10:44 AM
Euroclear, a financial service situated in Brussels, has reported a notable €3 billion uptick in accruals so far in 2023.
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Szijjarto to Sputnik: Hungary Will Block New EU Sanctions on Russia If Energy Targeted
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/szijjarto-to-sputnik-hungary-will-block-new-eu-sanctions-on-russia-if-energy-targeted-1114547780.html
October 28, 2023, 10:38 AM
Hungary has refused to go along with its European Union colleagues in joining self-imposed restrictions on Russian energy. Last week, Russian state energy giant Gazprom confirmed Budapest’s plans to ramp up the purchase of Russian natural gas in preparation for winter.
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Japan's Trade Minister Says G7 Not Creating New Economic Order to Exclude Any Countries
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/japans-trade-minister-says-g7-not-creating-new-economic-order-to-exclude-any-countries-1114547968.html
October 28, 2023, 9:59 AM
OSAKA Japan (Sputnik) - The Group of Seven (G7) countries is not attempting to build a new international economic order to exclude any countries from it, Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Saturday, adding that G7 wants to expand cooperation with partners.
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Ex-FTX Boss Bankman-Fried Testifies He 'Did Not’ Defraud Clients, Admits 'Mistakes’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/ex-ftx-boss-bankman-fried-testifies-he-did-not-defraud-clients-admits-mistakes-1114545485.html
October 28, 2023, 9:45 AM
Sam Bankman-Fried, once a rising star of the crypto industry, took the stand to speak in his own defense at his criminal trial at a Manhattan federal court on Friday. The former FTX Chief Executive faces a potential life sentence if convicted.
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Body of British Mercenary Missing in Ukraine Found in Sewers - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/body-of-british-mercenary-missing-in-ukraine-found-in-sewers---reports-1114544742.html
October 28, 2023, 8:44 AM
Since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine, foreign mercenaries have flocked to the banners of the Kiev regime.
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Lavrov: Impossible to Destroy Hamas Without Destroying Gaza With Most of Its Civilian Population
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/lavrov-impossible-to-destroy-hamas-without-destroying-gaza-with-most-of-its-civilian-population-1114546585.html
October 28, 2023, 8:40 AM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that it is impossible to destroy Hamas without destroying Gaza with most of its civilian population.
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Israel Geared Up for 'Long, Difficult War' & Will 'Pay a Price to Achieve Strategic Goals'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/israel-geared-up-for-long-difficult-war--will-pay-a-price-to-achieve-strategic-goals-1114543469.html
October 28, 2023, 6:30 AM
Israel has been expanding its ground maneuvers in the Gaza Strip, an IDF representative acknowledged earlier, while continuing massive strikes on the Palestinian enclave and ratcheting up the civilian death toll.
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Hungarian Foreign Minister Szijjarto Says Important to Avoid Large War in Middle East
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/hungarian-foreign-minister-szijjarto-says-important-to-avoid-large-war-in-middle-east-1114544351.html
October 28, 2023, 5:09 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Friday that it is important to prevent a larger war in the Middle East amid the ongoing escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict because the result would be unpredictable if coupled with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and a growing terror threat in Africa.
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Ukraine Shelled Donetsk People's Republic 19 Times in Past 24 Hours
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/ukraine-shelled-donetsk-peoples-republic-19-times-in-past-24-hours-1114544195.html
October 28, 2023, 5:05 AM
DONETSK (Sputnik) - The Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) was shelled by Ukrainian troops 19 times over the past day, the DPR representative office in the Joint Center for Control and Coordination (JCCC) of issues related to Ukraine's war crimes said in a statement.
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Hungary Ready to Discuss Gas Deliveries Via TurkStream After 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/hungary-ready-to-discuss-gas-deliveries-via-turkstream-after-2024-1114544083.html
October 28, 2023, 5:02 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – Hungary stands ready to discuss the diversion of gas deliveries to the country via TurkStream after the current transit contract between Russia and Ukraine expires in 2024, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Friday.
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Series of Small Earthquakes Raise Concerns for Iceland’s Next Volcanic Eruption
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/series-of-small-earthquakes-raise-concerns-for-icelands-next-volcanic-eruption-1114543119.html
October 28, 2023, 3:59 AM
The country—which sits on top of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge—is split between two tectonic plates, making it a hotspot for seismic and volcanic activity.
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US Covertly Expands Military Base in Israel Amidst IDF Violence in Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/us-covertly-expands-military-base-in-israel-amidst-idf-violence-in-gaza-1114542806.html
October 28, 2023, 3:46 AM
A contract announcement from the US Department of Defense reveals Washington is expanding an unacknowledged military base in Israel’s Negev desert 20 miles from Gaza.
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US Immigration Enforcement Released 900,000 Migrants Into Country This Year - CBP Data
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/us-immigration-enforcement-released-900000-migrants-into-country-this-year---cbp-data-1114542655.html
October 28, 2023, 3:11 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US immigration enforcement released more than 900,000 migrants into the United States in fiscal 2023, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) data has revealed.
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'Time to Heal': State Officials Confirm Maine Shooting Suspect Found Dead
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/state-officials-confirm-maine-shooting-suspect-found-dead-1114542276.html
October 28, 2023, 2:18 AM
Earlier unconfirmed reports indicated that the body of the gunman, identified as Robert Card, had been found near the Lisbon, Maine, woods in an area near a recycling center that the suspect had recently been fired.
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Three of Trump’s Adult Children Set to Testify in New York Fraud Trial
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/three-of-trumps-adult-children-set-to-testify-in-new-york-fraud-trial-1114541701.html
October 28, 2023, 1:55 AM
Former US President Donald Trump was earlier hit with a $10,000 fine after he violated a gag order that was implemented as part of his New York civil fraud trial. The fine marked the second such incident after the former president was slapped with a $5,000 fine the week prior.
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Musk Reportedly Eyeing Turning X Into 'Fully Fledged' Dating Site by 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/musk-reportedly-eyeing-turning-x-into-fully-fledged-dating-site-by-2024-1114541435.html
October 28, 2023, 1:07 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Elon Musk shared his vision for X, formerly know as Twitter, to become a dating app and a digital bank during a company-wide meeting on the anniversary of his Twitter takeover, US media reported on Friday.
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Report: China Unlikely to Attend Ukrainian ‘Peace Formula’ Summit in Malta
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/report-china-unlikely-to-attend-ukrainian-peace-formula-summit-in-malta-1114541274.html
October 28, 2023, 12:25 AM
Beijing has consistently charted an independent course since Russia launched their special military operation in Ukraine more than one year ago.
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US Forces Have Been Attacked 20 Times in Iraq, Syria Since October 17 - Pentagon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231028/us-forces-have-been-attacked-20-times-in-iraq-syria-since-october-17---pentagon-1114541077.html
October 28, 2023, 12:01 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US forces have been attacked 20 times throughout Iraq and Syria since October 17, Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder said in a statement.
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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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