UAW Reaches Historic General Wage Increases for Stellantis Workers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231103/uaw-reaches-historic-general-wage-increases-for-stellantis-workers-1114678636.html
November 3, 2023, 12:09 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - United Auto Workers (UAW) Vice President Rich Boyer announced that for the first time in history, the salary bargaining unit of Stellantis workers will receive significant wage increases.
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FTX Founder Convicted on All Criminal Fraud Counts After Crypto Exchange's Collapse
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231103/ftx-founder-convicted-on-all-criminal-fraud-counts-after-crypto-exchanges-collapse-1114678502.html
November 3, 2023, 12:01 AM
A US jury has found FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried guilty on all seven criminal fraud counts linked to the historic collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange platform.
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US Judge Hints at Possible Delay in Trump’s Classified Documents Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/us-judge-hints-at-possible-delay-in-trumps-classified-documents-case-1114678175.html
November 2, 2023, 11:53 PM
Despite facing numerous criminal and civil cases, former US President Donald Trump has proven to be the overwhelming favorite to clinch the Republican nomination for president in the upcoming 2024 election.
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UK Prime Minister Warns of 'Nuclear-Level' Risks AI Poses to Humanity
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/uk-prime-minister-warns-of-nuclear-level-risks-ai-poses-to-humanity-1114678057.html
November 2, 2023, 11:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Thursday voiced concerns over the threats posed by artificial intelligence (AI) to humanity, echoing Elon Musk's stark warning issued the day before.
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Over 16,000 People Forced to Flee Haiti's Capital Due to Gang Violence
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/over-16000-people-forced-to-flee-haitis-capital-due-to-gang-violence-1114677932.html
November 2, 2023, 11:12 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The latest wave of gang violence has forced more than 16,000 people to flee a neighborhood in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince, adding to the more than 130,000 people already displaced in the capital, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) said on Thursday.
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Hunter Biden in Op-Ed Slams Republicans for ‘Weaponizing’ His Addiction
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/hunter-biden-in-op-ed-slams-republicans-for-weaponizing-his-addiction-1114676993.html
November 2, 2023, 10:46 PM
Hunter Biden, the son of US President Joe Biden, openly discussed his addiction issues after images and videos of him consuming what appears to be crack cocaine were leaked to the media.
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US House Passes $14.3Bln Israel Aid Bill Unlikely to Clear Senate, Biden Veto Threat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/us-house-passes-143bln-israel-aid-bill-unlikely-to-clear-senate-biden-veto-threat-1114676884.html
November 2, 2023, 9:56 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives passed a $14.3 billion security aid bill for Israel on Thursday, despite facing both an uphill battle in the Senate and a veto threat from the White House.
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Photos: Seven Dead in Western Europe as Storm Ciaran Brings Record Winds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/photos-seven-dead-in-western-europe-as-storm-ciaran-brings-record-winds-1114676040.html
November 2, 2023, 9:50 PM
Ahead of its landfall in the UK on Thursday, Storm Ciaran, an extratropical cyclone, underwent rapid intensification in a manner similar to the sudden strengthening of Hurricane Otis, which impacted Mexico’s Guerrero State last week as a Category 5 hurricane.
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What is the US’ Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/what-is-the-us-minuteman-iii-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-1114675446.html
November 2, 2023, 8:50 PM
Early Thursday, the US Air Force (USAF) was forced to blow up an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) over the Pacific Ocean during a routine test of the weapon.
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Dow Jones Surges Over 550 Points After Fed Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/dow-jones-surges-over-550-points-after-fed-leaves-interest-rates-unchanged-1114675302.html
November 2, 2023, 8:02 PM
The US Federal Reserve earlier opted not to raise interest rates despite growing inflation concerns, a move that marked the fourth such time the central bank sided with maintaining rates kept since July.
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Von der Leyen Suggests Using Aviation Experience in Setting AI Safety Standards
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/von-der-leyen-suggests-using-aviation-experience-in-setting-ai-safety-standards-1114674817.html
November 2, 2023, 7:00 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The international community should take a similar approach to creating internationally accepted safety standards for artificial intelligence (AI) as it has for aviation and nuclear energy, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday.
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Republicans Ready to Cut Off Arms Flow to Ukraine But Not Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/republicans-ready-to-cut-off-arms-flow-to-ukraine-but-not-israel-1114671683.html
November 2, 2023, 6:26 PM
Joe Biden's administration is keen to keep funnelling arms to the Kiev regime, but a key rump of Republicans want the money spent on guarding the US border. Former Florida congressman Alan Grayson said the radicals conservatives would likely get their way.
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The Beatles Announce Release of Final Song Featuring Lennon's Vocals
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/the-beatles-announce-release-of-final-song-featuring-lennons-vocals-1114674264.html
November 2, 2023, 6:02 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK rock band The Beatles announced Thursday the release of their final song "Now and Then," originally written and sung by British musician John Lennon.
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New House Speaker: ‘Growing Recognition We Will Need Another Stopgap Funding Measure’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/new-house-speaker-growing-recognition-we-will-need-another-stopgap-funding-measure-1114673861.html
November 2, 2023, 5:51 PM
US House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) admitted for the first time on Thursday that Congress is unlikely to pass the essential funding bills it needs to in order to avoid a federal government shutdown, requiring a second interim funding bill to be passed.
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What Did Russia's UN Envoy Mean by Saying Israel Doesn't Have Right to Self-Defense?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/what-did-russias-un-envoy-mean-by-saying-israel-doesnt-have-right-to-self-defense-1114671823.html
November 2, 2023, 5:32 PM
Western powers have adopted a double-standard approach to the Gaza war and other conflicts, said Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vassily Nebenzia during the UN General Assembly's special session on the Palestinian-Israeli crisis.
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Life Cycle Cost of Canada’s F-35 Program Estimated at C$73.9Bln
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/life-cycle-cost-of-canadas-f-35-program-estimated-at-c739bln-1114673451.html
November 2, 2023, 5:20 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Canada’s Parliamentary Budget Officer Yves Giroux said on Thursday that the life cycle cost of Ottawa’s F-35 program is estimated to be of C$73.9 billion (US$53.6 billion).
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Expert: US Has ‘Proven Track Record’ of Making, Breaking Arms Control Deals to Gain Advantage
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/expert-us-has-proven-track-record-of-making-breaking-arms-control-deals-to-gain-advantage-1114670252.html
November 2, 2023, 4:37 PM
An expert told Sputnik that Washington was likely agreeing to arms control talks with China in order to project an image of reasonableness to the world, rather than to deescalate the potential for a nuclear conflict to break out.
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How Many Nukes Does China Have?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/how-many-nukes-does-china-have--1114666410.html
November 2, 2023, 4:12 PM
Beijing has repeatedly slammed the Pentagon’s reports on China’s growing nuclear arsenal, stressing that the PRC keeps these capabilities “at the minimum level required by national security.”
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Expert: Gaza War Hurts Israel's Ties With Arab World, But Abraham Accords Won't be Axed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/expert-gaza-war-hurts-israels-ties-with-arab-world-but-abraham-accords-wont-be-axed-1114665325.html
November 2, 2023, 3:52 PM
Saudi Arabia is calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the resumption of the peace process between Israel and the Palestinians. According to Dr. Ahmed Al Ibrahim, a political analyst based in Riyadh, the Gaza war is causing significant damage to the relations between Israel and Arab states.
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Israel Defense Ministry Says Received 3,000 Tonnes of Military Aid Since Oct 7
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/israel-defense-ministry-says-received-3000-tonnes-of-military-aid-since-oct-7-1114671469.html
November 2, 2023, 3:28 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The Israeli Defense Ministry said on Thursday that 100 cargo airships and 5 ships have arrived in Israel, delivering more than 3,000 tonnes of weapons and military equipment, protective equipment and medical equipment since the beginning of the escalation of the conflict.
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US Has 'Blood on its Hands' Over Israel's Bombing of Gaza — Peace Campaigner
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/us-has-blood-on-its-hands-over-israels-bombing-of-gaza--peace-campaigner-1114664860.html
November 2, 2023, 3:13 PM
The White House and Congress have pledged total support for Israel's latest military campaign in the Gaza Strip. Code Pink founder Medea Benjamin warned that it would not make Americans or Israelis any safer.
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US Imposes Russia-Related Sanctions on 37 Individuals, 192 Entities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/us-imposes-russia-related-sanctions-on-37-individuals-192-entities-1114669434.html
November 2, 2023, 2:55 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States has imposed new Russia-related sanctions on 37 individuals and 192 entities for their alleged role in "harmful activities" of the Russian government, the US Department of the Treasury stated on Thursday.
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Hamas' Political Chief Under Close Scrutiny by US Treasury – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/hamas-political-chief-under-close-scrutiny-by-us-treasury--reports-1114668886.html
November 2, 2023, 2:44 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Qatar-based Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, who is believed to control millions of dollars in assets, is now under thorough review by the US Department of the Treasury, an American newspaper reported on Thursday.
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Increasing Number of Americans Say Support for Ukraine Excessive – Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/increasing-number-of-americans-say-support-for-ukraine-excessive--poll-1114666925.html
November 2, 2023, 2:04 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – American views on supporting Ukraine have shifted, with a growing percentage of the public saying the US is "doing too much," according to a Gallup poll released Thursday.
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Latin American Countries Show Interest in Russian Nuclear Center in Bolivia - Rosatom
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/latin-american-countries-show-interest-in-russian-nuclear-center-in-bolivia---rosatom-1114665462.html
November 2, 2023, 1:24 PM
LA PAZ (Sputnik) - Several Latin American countries have shown interest in a nuclear technology center that is being built by Russian state corporation Rosatom in Bolivia, and are participating in commercial negotiations, Rosatom Overseas President Evgeny Pakermanov told Sputnik.
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Who Should Govern Gaza Strip to Stabilize Region?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/who-should-govern-gaza-strip-to-stabilize-region-1114663278.html
November 2, 2023, 1:20 PM
The US has drawn up a post-war plan for Gaza. Sputnik spoke to Israeli experts to discuss how Washington's initiative might play out.
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Putin Holds Talks With President of Equatorial Guinea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/putin-holds-talks-with-president-of-equatorial-guinea-1114658312.html
November 2, 2023, 1:16 PM
President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has arrived in Moscow for an official state visit.
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Ukraine Makes Provocation to Create Threat of Man-Made Disaster at Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/ukraine-makes-provocation-to-create-threat-of-man-made-disaster-at-zaporozhye-plant-1114664590.html
November 2, 2023, 12:48 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kiev has made a provocation to create a threat of a man-made disaster at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (NPP) and disrupt the rotation of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) staff, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Thursday.
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Watch Russia's Su-25 Crush Ukrainian Fortified Field Positions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/watch-russias-su-25-crush-ukrainian-fortified-field-positions-1114661469.html
November 2, 2023, 12:24 PM
Russia's Sukhoi Su-25, also known as Grach (lit. rook) or Frogfoot, is a powerful attack jet that has played a pivotal role in the ongoing special operation. Renowned for its ability to provide close air support, the Su-25 has proven instrumental in obliterating ground fortified positions, reducing Ukrainian military capabilities.
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Biden Could Lose Key Swing State of Michigan Over Support for Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/biden-could-lose-key-swing-state-of-michigan-over-support-for-israel-1114660054.html
November 2, 2023, 12:24 PM
Joe Biden narrowly won the state of Michigan in the 2020 election, thanks in part to the Muslim vote. But local leaders of his Democratic Party are warning that his unwavering support for Israel could cost him next year.
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Russia Repels Attack in Donetsk Direction, Ukraine Loses Up to 115 Soldiers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/russia-repels-attack-in-donetsk-direction-ukraine-loses-up-to-115-soldiers-1114663677.html
November 2, 2023, 12:18 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia repelled an attack and Ukraine has lost up to 115 soldiers in the Donetsk direction in the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
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Watch Russian Forces Obliterate German Leopard Tank in Zaporozhye Direction
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/watch-russian-forces-obliterate-german-leopard-tank-in-zaporozhye-area-1114656855.html
November 2, 2023, 12:02 PM
Russia has strategically utilized unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to a great effect, particularly in neutralizing Ukrainian armored vehicles and tanks. These drones, known for their precision and agility, have become a powerful asset on the battlefield.
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China Aims to Build New Base in Antarctica by February 2024 - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/china-aims-to-build-new-base-in-antarctica-by-february-2024---reports-1114663171.html
November 2, 2023, 11:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China is planning to finish the construction of its fifth research station in the coastal area of the Ross Sea in Antarctica by February 2024 as a part of its 40th scientific expedition to the icy continent, China's Global Times newspaper reported.
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Russian Gold Reserves Hit National Record of 2,360 Tonnes in September
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/russian-gold-reserves-hit-national-record-of-2360-tonnes-in-september-1114661663.html
November 2, 2023, 11:18 AM
MOSCOW, November 2 (Sputnik) - Russia increased its gold reserves by 2% to 2,360 tonnes in September — an absolute record in the country's modern history — but still remained in fifth place across the globe for this indicator, an analysis of world central banks' data by Sputnik showed on Thursday.
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Armenian Security Service Neutralizes Terrorist Group Plotting to Seize Public Buildings
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/armenian-security-service-neutralizes-terrorist-group-plotting-to-seize-public-buildings-1114662276.html
November 2, 2023, 11:16 AM
YEREVAN (Sputnik) - A terrorist group that planned to seize public buildings was neutralized in Armenia, the National Security Service of Armenia said on Thursday.
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Maiden Flight of Il-96-400M: Russia Expands its ‘Technological Sovereignty’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/maiden-flight-of-il-96-400m-russia-expands-its-technological-sovereignty-1114657528.html
November 2, 2023, 10:38 AM
The Il-96-400M just took its maiden flight. Renowned for its exceptional safety features, the Il-96-400M surpasses its predecessor, the Il-96-300, with its extended fuselage and enhanced engine power.
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Students Walk Out on Hillary Clinton Lecture to Protest Antisemitism Accusations - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/students-leave-hillary-clintons-lecture-to-protest-antisemitism-accusations---reports-1114660248.html
November 2, 2023, 10:34 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A group of Columbia University students walked out of a lecture by former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to protest antisemitism accusations brought against some of them for the condemnation of Israel's policy towards Palestine, US news outlet reported.
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Czech Republic Plans to Build Small, Medium Modular Nuclear Reactors in Future
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/czech-republic-plans-to-build-small-medium-modular-nuclear-reactors-in-future-1114659097.html
November 2, 2023, 10:19 AM
PRAGUE (Sputnik) - The Czech Republic plans to build small and medium modular nuclear reactors to replace coal plants, which will give new opportunities for the development of the country's industry sector, Minister of Industry and Trade Jozef Sikela said.
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Kremlin Shoots Down Top Ukrainian Commander’s ‘Stalemate on the Battlefield’ Comment
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/kremlin-says-words-of-ukrainian-commander-in-chief-about-impasse-on-battlefield-not-true-1114659353.html
November 2, 2023, 10:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov, on Thursday, dismissed Ukrainian Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzhny's claims of a battlefield impasse, stating that they are false.
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China, US to Hold Consultations on Arms Control in Washington Next Week
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/china-us-to-hold-consultations-on-arms-control-in-washington-next-week-1114658821.html
November 2, 2023, 9:47 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China and United States will hold consultations on arms control and nuclear non-proliferation in Washington next week, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Thursday.
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Putin Signs Law to Stop Informing Council of Europe on Emergency State in Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/putin-signs-law-to-stop-informing-council-of-europe-on-emergency-state-in-russia-1114658892.html
November 2, 2023, 9:44 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed the law to stop informing the head of the Council of Europe about the introduction of a state of emergency or martial law in the country, according to the relevant document published on the official legal information portal on Thursday.
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Japan Starts 3rd Release of Fukushima Treated Water - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/japan-starts-3rd-release-of-fukushima-treated-water---reports-1114658179.html
November 2, 2023, 9:36 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The operator of Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), has launched the third release of treated water, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported on Thursday.
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Vladimir Putin Signs Bill Revoking Ratification of CTBT
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/vladimir-putin-signs-bill-revoking-ratification-of-ctbt-1114657904.html
November 2, 2023, 9:17 AM
Moscow has previously made it clear that Russia's possible refusal to ratify the CTBT does not mean that it intends to conduct nuclear tests.
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Japanese Prime Minister Announces $113Bln Package to Support Country's Economy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/japanese-prime-minister-announces-113bln-package-to-support-countrys-economy-1114656732.html
November 2, 2023, 7:21 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Thursday a package of 17 trillion yen ($113 billion) to support the country's economy and households amid high inflation and growing costs of living.
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Russia Concerned US May Be Expanding Biolab Network in Africa
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/russia-concerned-us-may-be-expanding-biolab-network-in-africa-1114656536.html
November 2, 2023, 6:53 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is concerned that the United States may be expanding its network of biological laboratories in Africa, with Africans having no access to the results of this biological research conducted in their countries, Russian Ambassador-at-Large Oleg Ozerov told Sputnik.
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Ukrainian Top General Admits Counteroffensive ‘in Stalemate, NATO Textbooks Did Not Help Much’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/ukrainian-top-general-we-are-in-a-stalemate-nato-textbooks-did-not-help-much-1114656040.html
November 2, 2023, 6:51 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier stressed that Kiev's summer counteroffensive proved to be a total failure, not just a stalemate.
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Five Ukrainian Drones Intercepted Over Crimea, 1 Above Black Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/five-ukrainian-drones-intercepted-over-crimea-1-above-black-sea-1114655905.html
November 2, 2023, 5:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Five Ukrainian aircraft-type drones were intercepted by Russian air defenses over Crimea, and one above the Black Sea on Thursday, the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
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West in UNSC Continues to Obstruct De-Escalation Efforts in Gaza – Russia’s UN Envoy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/west-in-unsc-continues-to-obstruct-de-escalation-efforts-in-gaza--russias-un-envoy-1114654939.html
November 2, 2023, 4:33 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Western countries in the UN Security Council continue to torpedo any de-escalation efforts in the area of the Palestine-Israel conflict, Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vassily Nebenzia has said.
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Russia Slams France's Initiative to Create Coalition to Fight Hamas, Calls For Talks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/moscow-slams-frances-initiative-to-create-coalition-to-fight-hamas-calls-for-talks-1114654451.html
November 2, 2023, 3:44 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - France's idea to create a coalition against Palestinian movement Hamas is fraught with further escalation in the Middle East, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik.
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Vucic Will Not Form Cabinet With Anti-Western Party, Will Maintain Relations With Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/vucic-will-not-form-cabinet-with-anti-western-party-will-maintain-relations-with-russia-1114654254.html
November 2, 2023, 2:40 AM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said he does not plan to form a future cabinet with the anti-Western and pro-Russian Serbian Radical Party (SRP) of Vojislav Seselj, but at the same time plans to maintain traditional relations with Russia and China on the way to the European Union.
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US to Ensure Russian APEC Participation 'Appropriate,' In Line With Sanctions - State Dept
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/us-to-ensure-russian-apec-participation-appropriate-in-line-with-sanctions---state-dept-1114654118.html
November 2, 2023, 2:00 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Biden administration will try to ensure Russia's delegation has an appropriate amount of participation at the APEC Summit in San Francisco later this month in accordance with US law and sanctions, a State Department spokesperson told Sputnik.
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Austrian Foreign Ministry Says 31 Austrians Evacuated From Gaza Strip
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/austrian-foreign-ministry-says-31-austrians-evacuated-from-gaza-strip-1114653977.html
November 2, 2023, 1:50 AM
VIENNA (Sputnik) - As many as 31 Austrian citizens have been evacuated from the Gaza Strip to Egypt amid increasing escalation in the area, the Austrian Foreign Ministry has said.
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German Vice Chancellor Says Burning Israeli Flags, Praising Hamas May Lead to Deportation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/german-vice-chancellor-says-burning-israeli-flags-praising-hamas-may-lead-to-deportation-1114653840.html
November 2, 2023, 1:19 AM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - Burning of Israel's flags and praising actions of the Palestinian movement Hamas are a crime in Germany that could lead to deportation for those who do not have the status of resident in the country or German citizenship, German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck has said.
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US House Plans to Consider Standalone $14.3Bln Israel Aid Bill Despite Biden's Veto Threat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231102/us-house-plans-to-consider-standalone-143bln-israel-aid-bill-despite-bidens-veto-threat-1114653634.html
November 2, 2023, 12:27 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives is planning to consider a standalone emergency aid package for Israel valued at $14.3 billion, following House Republicans’ decision to split the assistance from a larger supplemental funding request by the Biden administration.
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US Air Force Terminates Minuteman III ICBM During Test Launch Due to Anomaly
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/us-air-force-terminates-minuteman-iii-icbm-during-test-launch-due-to-anomaly-1114653443.html
November 1, 2023, 11:55 PM
WASHINGTON(Sputnik) - The US Air Force revealed Wednesday that it terminated a minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile during an earlier test launch after it had an anomaly mid-flight.
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The Trump Hot Seat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/the-trump-hot-seat-1114652871.html
November 1, 2023, 11:36 PM
The New York civil fraud trial at which the one-time US commander-in-chief remains the subject of focuses on his vast real estate empire, and more specifically on allegedly fraudulent business practices used to propel the Trump Organization. Also named in the case are the former president's two adult sons, both accused of knowingly joining schemes.
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UN Denounces Israeli Bombing of Gaza Refugee Camp as Possible 'War Crime'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/un-denounces-israeli-bombing-of-gaza-refugee-camp-as-possible-war-crime-1114653144.html
November 1, 2023, 11:08 PM
Calls for a ceasefire or humanitarian pause in Gaza are increasing as images from Israeli airstrikes on hospitals and refugee camps have shocked the international world.
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Biden Reportedly Doubts Netanyahu Will Last Long as Israeli Prime Minister Amid Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/biden-reportedly-doubts-netanyahu-will-last-long-as-israeli-prime-minister-amid-conflict-1114652982.html
November 1, 2023, 10:46 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden doubts that Benjamin Netanyahu has a good chance of remaining the prime minister of Israel amid the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and believes that his days as a political figure are numbered, US media reported, citing senior administration officials.
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Arms Trade Treaty Found to Have Lowest-Ever Compliance Reporting Rate on Weapons Sales
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/arms-trade-treaty-found-to-have-lowest-ever-compliance-reporting-rate-on-weapons-sales-1114652736.html
November 1, 2023, 10:30 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The 2014 international Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) had its lowest-ever rate of compliance in governments reporting their weapons sales, the Stimson Center said in a report on the measure's effectiveness released on Wednesday.
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Data Analysis Reveals RFK Jr. Shares More Donors With Trump Than Biden
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/data-analysis-reveals-rfk-jr-shares-more-donors-with-trump-than-biden-1114652052.html
November 1, 2023, 10:14 PM
Robert F Kennedy Jr, 69, initially launched his campaign as a Democratic primary challenger to US President Joe Biden but has since switched to an independent campaign. Weeks earlier, he alleged the Democratic Party was “rigging” the Democratic primary.
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US Deploys 300 More Troops to Middle East as White House Dispels Post-Hamas Peacekeeping Rumors
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/us-deploys-300-more-troops-to-middle-east-as-white-house-dispels-post-hamas-peacekeeping-rumors-1114651446.html
November 1, 2023, 8:55 PM
US troops have occupied parts of eastern Syria for more than four years, supporting Kurdish militia forces without the permission of the Syrian government to operate in the country. In 2019, the Iraqi Parliament asked US forces to leave until Washington threatened to freeze Baghdad's bank accounts at the Federal Reserve.
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Report: Germany May Ditch Joint Fighter Jet Project With France to Join UK
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/report-germany-may-ditch-joint-fighter-jet-project-with-france-to-join-uk-1114651298.html
November 1, 2023, 8:32 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany may abandon the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet project it is running with France and Spain in favor of another project with the United Kingdom, UK media reported on Wednesday, citing people in the know.
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Global Provocations Similar to Nord Stream Blasts Not Ruled Out - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/global-provocations-similar-to-nord-stream-blasts-not-ruled-out---putin-1114649572.html
November 1, 2023, 8:02 PM
NOVO-OGARYOVO, Moscow Region (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that the possibility of external risks similar to explosions of the Nord Stream pipelines can not be ruled out.
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US Government Shutdown Threat Returns Amid Congressional Row Over Israel, Ukraine Aid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/threat-of-us-govt-shutdown-returns-amid-congress-row-over-israel-and-ukraine-aid-1114642568.html
November 1, 2023, 7:39 PM
Margaret Kimberley, editor and senior columnist at the Black Agenda Report, and Dr. Linwood Tauheed, former president of the National Economics Association, predict Democrats and Republicans may broker unsavory deals to keep arming Washington's client states.
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Ukraine's Weapons Wish List: What's on It and Will the West Deliver?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/ukraines-weapons-wish-list-whats-on-it-and-will-the-west-deliver-1114649076.html
November 1, 2023, 7:10 PM
Ukraine is striving to get more weapons as the US is shifting its focus toward Israel and the Gaza Strip. What arms does Kiev want, and will they help Ukraine tip the balance in its favor?
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Israel 'Already Lost' Gaza Battle Even Before Eviction Plan Leaked - Journo
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/israel-already-lost-gaza-battle-even-before-eviction-plan-leaked---journo-1114648486.html
November 1, 2023, 6:47 PM
Israel’s all-out attack on the Gaza Strip, which has killed nearly 9,000 people, as well as its leaked plans to evict the territory’s entire population, are happening because the country is in denial about having already lost the struggle with Hamas and other Palestinian groups, a journalist told Sputnik.
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Federal Reserve Maintains Record-High US Interest Rates for Fourth Consecutive Meeting
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/federal-reserve-leaves-us-interest-rates-unchanged-at-22-year-high-1114649386.html
November 1, 2023, 6:34 PM
After the global economic crash triggered by social lockdowns at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Reserve tolerated rising inflation for fear that raising interest rates would impact the fragile economic recovery. However, after it hit record highs in early 2022, the central bank was compelled to act.
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Ukraine Curtails Bayraktar Drones Due to Impotence Against Russia's Air Defenses
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/ukraine-curtails-bayraktar-drones-due-to-impotence-against-russias-air-defenses-1114644112.html
November 1, 2023, 5:25 PM
Moscow continues to prevail over Kiev in drone warfare, as Russian troops successfully use advanced unmanned aerial vehicles in the special military operation zone in Ukraine.
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Blinken's Wishful Thinking: Why US 'Peace Plans' for Gaza & Israel Are Out of Touch
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/blinkens-wishful-thinking-why-us-peace-plans-for-gaza--israel-are-out-of-touch-1114646362.html
November 1, 2023, 5:10 PM
Washington has outlined three scenarios for administering Gaza if Israel succeeds in defeating Hamas. But are those plans viable?
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Western Failure to Make 'Unified Call' for Gaza Ceasefire Driving Regional Escalation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/western-failure-to-make-unified-call-for-gaza-ceasefire-driving-regional-escalation-1114645681.html
November 1, 2023, 4:23 PM
While a number of resistance groups have fired at US and Israeli targets outside of the Palestine-Israel crisis, a more serious regional struggle could develop as Jerusalem continues to reject ceasefire demands and presses the attack in the Gaza Strip, experts told Sputnik.
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Russia's Iconic AK-47 Serves as Proof of Soviet Weaponry's Superiority & Durability
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/russias-iconic-ak-47-serves-as-proof-of-soviet-weaponrys-superiority--durability--1114642663.html
November 1, 2023, 4:17 PM
The AK-47, also known as the Kalashnikov rifle, was developed in the Soviet Union by Mikhail Kalashnikov and first produced in 1948. Its design was influenced by the harsh conditions of the Eastern Front during World War II, which necessitated a reliable, rugged, and easy-to-manufacture firearm.
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Biden Received $40k in Laundered Chinese Money in 2018 - House Oversight Chair
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/biden-received-40k-in-laundered-chinese-money-in-2018---house-oversight-chair-1114645569.html
November 1, 2023, 3:48 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said on Wednesday that Joe Biden received a personal check for $40,000 in allegedly laundered money from China involving Hunter Biden’s companies.
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Watch Russian Artillery Wreak Havoc on Multiple Ukrainian Positions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/watch-russian-artillery-wreak-havoc-on-multiple-ukrainian-positions-1114641679.html
November 1, 2023, 3:46 PM
Russian artillery units, renowned for their formidable capabilities, have been playing a pivotal role in both offensive and defensive operations during the special military op.
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Fact Check: How Far Does US Military Involvement in Palestine-Israel Crisis Go?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/fact-check-how-far-does-us-military-involvement-in-the-israel-hamas-war-go-1114642863.html
November 1, 2023, 3:29 PM
US Vice President Kamala Harris is adamantly asserting that Washington has "absolutely no intention" of deploying troops to Israel or the war-torn Gaza Strip. However, signs indicate that the United States is actively bolstering its military presence in the area nonetheless.
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UK Opposition Leader Starmer Faces Party Divide over Gaza Ceasefire
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/uk-opposition-leader-starmer-faces-party-divide-over-gaza-ceasefire-1114637911.html
November 1, 2023, 2:31 PM
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer took over from Jeremy Corbyn in 2020 with a promise to rid the opposition party of alleged anti-Semitic elements. But his support fir Israel's new onslaught on Gaza has sparked a rebellion among MPs.
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Russia Repels 2 Attacks, Ukraine Loses 245 Soldiers in Kupyansk Direction
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/russia-repels-2-attacks-ukraine-loses-245-soldiers-in-kupyansk-direction-1114642759.html
November 1, 2023, 2:07 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia repelled two attacks and Ukraine has lost up to 245 soldiers in the Kupyansk direction in the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Wednesday.
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Over 60% of Canadians Dissatisfied With Trudeau Government – Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/over-60-of-canadians-dissatisfied-with-trudeau-government--poll-1114643154.html
November 1, 2023, 1:55 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Over 60% of Canadians are dissatisfied with the government led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, a Leger poll revealed on Wednesday.
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Seymour Hersh: Israel Won't Stop Bombing Gaza Until It Destroys 65% of Hamas Tunnels
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/seymour-hersh-israel-wont-stop-bombing-gaza-until-it-destroys-65-of-hamas-tunnels-1114640859.html
November 1, 2023, 1:32 PM
Israel's military has declared its determination to increase and magnify its series of offensives in Gaza, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed mounting international demands for a halt to the conflict.
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Watch Russia's Su-34 Jet Hammer Ukrainian Fortified Positions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/watch-russias-su-34-jet-hammer-ukrainian-fortified-positions-1114640314.html
November 1, 2023, 1:25 PM
The Su-34 fighter-bomber, known as Fullback by NATO, is an impressive aircraft that exemplifies Russia's advanced aeronautical engineering. With its twin engines and two-seat configuration, this jet is specifically designed to carry out precise strikes in all weather conditions. It features a sophisticated range of avionics and weapons systems.
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Israeli Strike on Jabaliya Refugee Camp: What’s Known So Far?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/israeli-strike-on-jabaliya-refugee-camp-whats-known-so-far-1114637947.html
November 1, 2023, 11:38 AM
A number of countries have condemned Israel's airstrike on Jabaliya refugee camp, with Egypt accusing Israel of a "flagrant violation of international law" and Bolivia severing diplomatic relations with the country in protest.
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Putin, Lukashenko Discuss Preparations for CSTO Collective Security Council Talks - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/putin-lukashenko-discuss-preparations-for-csto-collective-security-council-talks--kremlin-1114639176.html
November 1, 2023, 11:11 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Belarusian counterpart, Alexander Lukashenko, have discussed preparations for the meeting of CSTO Collective Security Council in Minsk on November 23, the Kremlin said on Wednesday.
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Kremlin on Macron's Kazakhstan Tour: Russia’s Uranium Market Position 'Hard to Overestimate’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/russias-position-on-uranium-market-is-difficult-to-overestimate--kremlin-1114638807.html
November 1, 2023, 10:29 AM
Earlier in the day, French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Kazakhstan's capital Astana to discuss energy cooperation between the two countries, with a focus on nuclear fuel. The Kremlin noted that this visit will not affect Russia's position on the uranium market.
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Hamas' Military Wing Says 7 Hostages Killed in Bombing of Jabalia Refugee Camp on Tuesday
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/7-hostages-killed-in-bombing-of-jabalia-refugee-camp-on-tuesday--hamas-1114636769.html
November 1, 2023, 9:23 AM
TUNIS (Sputnik) - Hamas' military wing, the Qassam Brigades, said on Wednesday that seven hostages, including three foreigners, were killed as a result of Israel's strike on the Jabalia refugee camp on October 31.
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All-Russian Scientific Conference XXVI Yelisavetino-Sergiev Readings Scheduled in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/all-russian-scientific-conference-xxvi-yelisavetino-sergiev-readings-scheduled-in-moscow-1114618512.html
November 1, 2023, 9:00 AM
The All-Russian Scientific Conference, the XXVI Yelisavetino-Sergiev Lectures, will be held under the title 'Professional education under the patronage of the Imperial House of Romanov: XIX - early XX century'.
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Johnson’s Standalone Bill for Israel Aid Sets House on ‘Collision Course’ With Biden
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/johnsons-standalone-bill-for-israel-aid-sets-house-on-collision-course-with-biden-1114633186.html
November 1, 2023, 7:08 AM
Mike Johnson, who was recently sworn in as the speaker of the US House of Representatives, made a resolute pledge to prioritize strengthening the Jewish state as his initial legislative action.
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Possible Saudi-Israel Normalization Talks Should Include Palestinian Deal - Ex-Advisor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/possible-saudi-israel-normalization-talks-should-include-palestinian-deal---ex-advisor-1114633417.html
November 1, 2023, 5:47 AM
Former Palestinian peace advisor Hiba Husseini spoke to Sputnik and shared her views on the key issues of the ongoing Middle East crisis.
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Week Four of Gaza Strip Hostilities in Photos
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/1114633945.html
November 1, 2023, 5:08 AM
The current Middle East conflict exploded on October 7 after the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, launched an attack on Israeli territory. In response, the IDF unleashed retaliatory strikes on the Gaza Strip and imposed a full humanitarian blockade of the enclave.
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Human Rights Watchdog Expresses Concern Over Moldova's Ban of Russia's Media Websites
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/human-rights-watchdog-expresses-concern-over-moldovas-ban-of-russias-media-websites-1114631908.html
November 1, 2023, 3:38 AM
CHISINAU (Sputnik) - A prominent international human rights organization has expressed concern over Moldova's blocking access to websites of Russian media in the country and demanded that the Moldovan authorities provide arguments for the decision.
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Ukrainian Drug Cartel Allegedly Supplies Drugs to Ukrainian Armed Forces' Units - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/ukrainian-drug-cartel-allegedly-supplies-drugs-to-ukrainian-armed-forces-units---source-1114631677.html
November 1, 2023, 3:20 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Khimprom organized crime group, responsible for creating an illegal drug trade network in Ukraine and Russia, allegedly supplies drugs to Ukrainian armed forces' units with the help of "voluntary military formations," a Russian intelligence source told Sputnik.
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Secret Chamber Filled with Michelangelo’s Drawings Revealed to the Public
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/secret-chamber-filled-with-michelangelos-drawings-revealed-to-the-public-1114631526.html
November 1, 2023, 3:14 AM
The master painter and sculptor took refuge in the hidden room when Pope Clement VII issued a death sentence against him over his republican political sympathies.
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US, Israel Mull Having Multinational Force Oversee Gaza When War Ends - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/us-israel-mull-having-multinational-force-oversee-gaza-when-war-ends---report-1114631136.html
November 1, 2023, 2:07 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States and Israel are looking into various options for dealing with a possible post-Hamas Gaza, which may include placing the enclave under temporary United Nations oversight or deploying a multinational force to maintain security, Bloomberg News reported citing sources.
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US House Speaker Johnson Eyes Former Trump Aide to Lead Communications - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/us-house-speaker-johnson-eyes-former-trump-aide-to-lead-communications---report-1114631004.html
November 1, 2023, 1:38 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - New US House Speaker Mike Johnson intends to hire former Trump administration White House Deputy Press Secretary Raj Shah to help lead the lawmaker’s communications efforts, Politico reported, citing a source familiar with the matter.
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Trump Crushes Competitors in Poll of Likely Republican Voters in South Carolina
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231101/trump-crushes-competitors-in-poll-of-likely-republican-voters-in-south-carolina-1114630778.html
November 1, 2023, 12:25 AM
Trump dominates among Republicans and likely voters without a college degree, while Nikki Haley, trailing in a distant second, is strongest among college graduates and independents.
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France Mobilizes 10,000 Police Officers to Guard Jewish Sites
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231031/france-mobilizes-10000-police-officers-to-guard-jewish-sites-1114630602.html
October 31, 2023, 11:46 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The French police have deployed 10,000 officers to guard Jewish sites after multiple instances of anti-Jewish vandalism, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Tuesday.
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Oil Poised To End October With Double-Digit Losses
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231031/oil-poised-to-end-october-with-double-digit-losses-1114630441.html
October 31, 2023, 11:24 PM
NEW YORK (Sputnik) - Crude prices are on track to finish October with double-digit losses as oil bulls who rushed to hedge against the Israel-Hamas war discovered to their disappointment that the rest of the market was not prepared to assign a war risk premium to a trade barely impacted by the conflict.
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London Police Charge 31 Climate Activists After Protest Outside UK Parliament
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231031/london-police-charge-31-climate-activists-after-protest-outside-uk-parliament-1114630320.html
October 31, 2023, 11:09 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The UK-based Just Stop Oil climate group had 31 of its activists charged by the police after organizing a protest against oil and gas production in front of the country's parliament, Metropolitan Police said on Tuesday.
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Zero Percent Contained: Thousands Flee Southern California Wildfire
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231031/zero-percent-contained-thousands-flee-southern-california-wildfire-1114629647.html
October 31, 2023, 9:42 PM
Strong winds helped spread a wildfire south-east of Los Angeles Tuesday as attempts to control the blaze have so far proven unsuccessful.
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US Base at Omar Oil Field in Eastern Syria Comes Under Missile Fire - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231031/us-base-at-omar-oil-field-in-eastern-syria-comes-under-missile-fire---source-1114629424.html
October 31, 2023, 9:07 PM
DAMASCUS (Sputnik) - The US base at the Omar oil field in the province of Deir ez-Zur in eastern Syria has come under missile fire, a local source told Sputnik on Tuesday.
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Tesla Wins Civil Case Over Crash Death Blamed on Autopilot
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231031/tesla-wins-civil-case-over-crash-death-blamed-on-autopilot-1114629229.html
October 31, 2023, 9:03 PM
Electric carmaker Tesla has won the first-ever trial in the United States over deaths allegedly caused by its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system, colloquially known as “autopilot.” The jury agreed with the company’s claims that human error caused the deadly 2019 crash.
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Russian Military in Syria Strikes Underground Militant Hideouts, Up to 10 Fighters Killed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231031/russian-military-in-syria-strikes-underground-militant-hideouts-up-to-10-fighters-killed-1114629127.html
October 31, 2023, 8:11 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian aerospace forces have conducted airstrikes targeting militant facilities in Syria’s Idlib province and hit two underground hideouts, Vadim Kulit, the deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said on Tuesday.
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