GoFundSky
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231206/gofundsky-1115417634.html
December 6, 2023, 2:37 AM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky canceled a planned Zoom call with the US Senate in which he was supposed to explain why the US government should approve another military aid package to his country.
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Expert: Washington is Zionist-Controlled Territory
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231206/expert-washington-is-zionist-controlled-territory-1115417414.html
December 6, 2023, 1:39 AM
Speaking to Sputnik’s Political Misfits on Tuesday, scientist, author and activist for Palestinian Human Rights, Mazin Qumsiyeh said Israel’s actions in Gaza are a genocide that has been ignored by the world, and that Zionists in Israel want to dominate the Middle East and potentially beyond.
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Māori MPs' Unconventional Oath Sparks Controversy: Charles or Skin Rash?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231206/mori-mps-unconventional-oath-sparks-controversy-charles-or-skin-rash-1115417197.html
December 6, 2023, 12:12 AM
Māori party MPs in New Zealand's 54th parliament have ignited a debate over the translation of their oath of allegiance to King Charles III.
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US Senate Democrats Release Draft Bill Outlining $111 Billion Ukraine, Israel Aid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/us-senate-democrats-release-draft-bill-outlining-111-billion-ukraine-israel-aid-1115416978.html
December 5, 2023, 11:59 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Senate Democrats released draft legislation that would provide approximately $111 billion in supplemental funding to aid Israel and Ukraine, as well as to address the fentanyl crisis and border security in the United States.
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Police: US Suspect Tied to Virginia Home Explosion Presumed Dead
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/police-us-suspect-tied-to-virginia-home-explosion-presumed-dead-1115416479.html
December 5, 2023, 11:28 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The alleged suspect was in residence at the time of the massive explosion of a duplex house in one of the neighborhoods in Arlington County, Virginia, and is presumed to be deceased, Arlington County Police Chief Andy Penn told reporters.
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China’s Credit Outlook ‘Negative’ as World’s Second-Largest Economy Slows, Moody Says
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/chinas-credit-outlook-negative-as-worlds-second-largest-economy-slows-moody-says-1115415101.html
December 5, 2023, 10:41 PM
Credit rating agency Moody’s downgraded its outlook for the Chinese government’s credit on Tuesday, the first time it was rated as “negative” since 2017.
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US Officials Claim Biden Admin Downplaying Red Sea Attacks to Cool Regional Tensions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/us-officials-claim-biden-admin-downplaying-red-sea-attacks-to-cool-regional-tensions-1115414768.html
December 5, 2023, 10:36 PM
Attacks on US forces in the Middle East have been increasing amid the US' unwavering support of Israel, whose conflict in the Gaza Strip has been described as a "genocide" by multiple human rights organizations.
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Netherlands Returns Six Colonial-Era Treasures to Sri Lanka
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/netherlands-returns-six-colonial-era-treasures-to-sri-lanka-1115414637.html
December 5, 2023, 10:16 PM
The artefacts were taken in 1765 during the Dutch siege of Kandy, the last kingdom of ancient Sri Lanka. The gesture is part of the Netherlands' commitment to addressing historical injustices, as approved by the Dutch government in 2021.
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GOP Must ‘Paint Picture’ of Biden Family Business Deals to Find Impeachable Offense
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/gop-must-paint-picture-of-biden-family-business-deals-to-find-impeachable-offense-1115414388.html
December 5, 2023, 9:36 PM
While Hunter Biden’s business communiques suggest his politician father was highly involved in his affairs, GOP lawmakers will have to be careful in their pursuit of a potential presidential impeachment not to mistake Hunter’s “desire to look relevant” for genuine corruption, an analyst told Sputnik.
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Former DEA Informant Pleads Guilty to Role in 2021 Assassination of Haitian President
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/former-dea-informant-pleads-guilty-to-role-in-2021-assassination-of-haitian-president-1115414253.html
December 5, 2023, 9:11 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) informer Joseph Vincent has pleaded guilty in a Florida court to his role in the assassination of Haiti President Jovenel Moise, court documents revealed.
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Environmentalists: Gaza’s Water, Farmland ‘Will Be Unusable’ if IDF Floods Tunnels With Seawater
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/environmentalists-gazas-water-farmland-will-be-unusable-if-idf-floods-tunnels-with-seawater-1115413868.html
December 5, 2023, 7:55 PM
Gaza’s fragile ecosystem could be permanently damaged by a huge influx of salty seawater like that which Israel is considering pumping into the city, experts said. Some of the deepest tunnels dug by Hamas and other militant groups could be near groundwater depths, souring the area’s drinking water.
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Peace Talks With Russia? UK & US Seeking Quick Face-Saving Exit From Ukraine Debacle – CIA Vet
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/peace-talks-with-russia-uk--us-seeking-quick-face-saving-exit-from-ukraine-debacle--cia-vet-1115412473.html
December 5, 2023, 6:57 PM
There is a rumor in British diplomatic circles about forcing Ukraine to negotiate a way out of the conflict with Russia, per the UK podcast Politics at Jack and Sam's. Could the reported chatter be real, and if so, what's behind it?
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Scientists Detect Likely Culprit of Strange Radiation Bursts From Heart of Our Galaxy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/scientists-detect-likely-culprit-of-strange-radiation-bursts-from-heart-of-our-galaxy-1115413007.html
December 5, 2023, 6:39 PM
The likely nature of a strange repeating signal emanating from the vicinity of the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy has apparently been deduced by researchers from the National Autonomous University of Mexico.
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Norway's Parliament Backs Deep-Sea Mining Plans in Arctic Despite Protests - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/norways-parliament-backs-deep-sea-mining-plans-in-arctic-despite-protests---reports-1115412876.html
December 5, 2023, 6:32 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Norway's minority government and two key opposition parties agreed to allow deep-sea mining exploration in the Arctic Ocean despite pushback from environmental activists and the fishing industry, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.
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UK Signs New Migration Deal With Rwanda - Home Secretary
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/uk-signs-new-migration-deal-with-rwanda-home-secretary-1115412606.html
December 5, 2023, 6:24 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Home Secretary James Cleverly on Tuesday signed a new agreement on cooperation against irregular migration with Rwanda, after the older draft was scrapped by the UK Supreme Court as "unlawful."
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Oil and Regional Security: What is Putin Going to Discuss During Visits to Saudi Arabia, UAE?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/oil-and-regional-security-what-is-putin-going-to-discuss-during-visits-to-saudi-arabia-uae-1115411147.html
December 5, 2023, 5:42 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to make official visits to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week to discuss various issues related to Moscow’s relations with the two countries.
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Nearly 2,000 Canadian Troops Experienced Sexual Misconduct in 2022
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/nearly-2000-canadian-troops-experienced-sexual-misconduct-in-2022-1115411565.html
December 5, 2023, 5:34 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Some 1,960 members of the Canadian military members reported being sexually assaulted in 2022, Statistics Canada said in a report on Tuesday.
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Ex-Congresswoman Liz Cheney Mulls Over Presidential Run to Counter Trump – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/ex-congresswoman-liz-cheney-mulls-over-presidential-run-to-counter-trump--reports-1115411274.html
December 5, 2023, 5:32 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Former congresswoman Liz Cheney is contemplating running for US president in the 2024 election as a third-party candidate to not let Donald Trump return to the White House, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday.
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No More Aid for Ukraine Under New US House Speaker?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/no-more-aid-for-ukraine-under-new-us-house-speaker-1115408809.html
December 5, 2023, 5:29 PM
Following the appointment of Mike Johnson as the new speaker of the House of Representatives on October 25, the US Congress has not approved any proposed package of aid to Ukraine. The date for considering a bill on allocating additional funds is still in the air.
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Justice Department Gave Hunter Biden ‘Preferential Treatment’ - US House Panels
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/justice-department-gave-hunter-biden-preferential-treatment---us-house-panels-1115411018.html
December 5, 2023, 5:14 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Justice Department gave Hunter Biden preferential treatment during a probe into his alleged criminal misconduct and then attempted to hide evidence of their actions, three US House committees said on Tuesday.
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White House ‘Stonewalling’ Biden Impeachment Probe in US House - US House Speaker Johnson
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/white-house-stonewalling-biden-impeachment-probe-in-us-house---us-house-speaker-johnson-1115410837.html
December 5, 2023, 4:30 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The White House is impeding the US House of Representatives’ impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, US House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Tuesday.
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Musk Supports Candidacy of MMA Fighter Conor McGregor for Irish President
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/musk-supports-candidacy-of-mma-fighter-conor-mcgregor-for-irish-president-1115410422.html
December 5, 2023, 3:51 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Elon Musk on Tuesday expressed support for MMA fighter Conor McGregor to run for Irish president.
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US Set New Record for Mass Shootings in 2023 - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/us-set-new-record-for-mass-shootings-in-2023---report-1115409655.html
December 5, 2023, 3:20 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The number of mass shootings in the United States this year has reached 38, the highest number since at least 2006, The Washington Post reported on Tuesday, citing data of its own online tracker.
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Rosatom Touts Future of Small Modular Reactors at COP28
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/rosatom-touts-future-of-small-modular-reactors-at-cop28-1115408417.html
December 5, 2023, 2:59 PM
Rosatom's proposals related to small modular reactors may become an interesting option for countries that have yet to consider turning to nuclear energy for power generation, company officials believe.
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Fewer Young Americans Plan to Vote in 2024 Presidential Election – Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/fewer-young-americans-plan-to-vote-in-2024-presidential-election--poll-1115408997.html
December 5, 2023, 2:57 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Just under half of 18-29-year-old Americans plan to "definitely vote" in the US presidential election next year, Axios reported, citing a Harvard Kennedy School Institute of Politics poll released Tuesday.
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Russia's Cheap and Versatile Drones Used in Ukrainian Conflict Zone: What Are They?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/russias-cheap-and-versatile-drones-used-in-ukrainian-conflict-zone-what-are-they-1115406873.html
December 5, 2023, 2:44 PM
Aside from the Lancet loitering munition that has been making headlines over the past several months, Russian drone manufacturers have designed a number of cheap and efficient drone models that prove to be quite a boon to the Russian forces engaged in the Ukrainian conflict.
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Does Israel Have Nuclear Weapons?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/does-israel-have-nuclear-weapons-1115405733.html
December 5, 2023, 2:31 PM
A rocket launched by Hamas during the Palestinian militant group’s October 7 attack on Israel hit a military base believed to house nuclear-capable missiles, a New York Times report has claimed. So does the Jewish state possess nuclear weapons or not? Sputnik explores.
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Russian Forces Secure Fortified Areas Near Liberated Artyomovskoye in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/russian-forces-secure-fortified-areas-near-liberated-artyomovskoye-in-special-op-zone-1115403801.html
December 5, 2023, 2:04 PM
Russian units of the Sever-V (lit. North-V) Volunteer Assault Corps are clearing forests near a small settlement of Artyomovskoye (Khromovo) in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR).
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Palestine-Israel Conflict Can't be Solved on Battlefield – Mideast Experts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/palestine-israel-conflict-cant-be-solved-on-battlefield--mideast-experts-1115406987.html
December 5, 2023, 1:59 PM
Israel resumed its war against the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip on December 1, at the same time conducting strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon. How is the operation unfolding?
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Moldovan Farmers Drive Tractors Through Kishinev to Protest Lack of Gov't Support
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/moldovan-farmers-drive-tractors-through-kishinev-to-protest-lack-of-govt-support-1115407714.html
December 5, 2023, 1:47 PM
Kishinev (Sputnik) - Moldovan farmers have driven a convoy of 100 tractors through central Kishinev, protesting the perceived lack of government support for the struggling industry, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Tuesday.
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Biden Administration Plans for Palestinian Authority to Head Post-War Gaza – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/biden-administration-plans-for-palestinian-authority-to-head-post-war-gaza--reports-1115407409.html
December 5, 2023, 1:40 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The Biden administration has been drafting a multi-phase post-war plan for administering the Gaza Strip that culminates in the Palestinian Authority assuming control of the territory, media reported, citing two US officials, including one from the State Department.
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Watch Russian Tankers Shell Ukrainian Troops During Rotation in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/watch-russian-tankers-shell-ukrainian-troops-during-rotation-in-special-op-zone--1115401456.html
December 5, 2023, 1:15 PM
A tank formation of the Russian Armed Forces has disrupted the rotation of Ukrainian troops in the Krasny Liman region.
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International Military Expo in Egypt in Pictures
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/1115399194.html
December 5, 2023, 1:06 PM
The EDEX-2023 (Egypt Defense Expo) is taking place in the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt, this week. The international expo is the only defense and security event that covers both Africa and the Middle East.
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Putin to Discuss With UAE, Saudi, Iranian Leaders States' Accession to BRICS- Kremlin Aide
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/putin-to-discuss-with-uae-saudi-iranian-leaders-states-accession-to-brics--kremlin-aide-1115406134.html
December 5, 2023, 12:58 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss the accession of the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Iran to BRICS with the leaders of these countries, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Tuesday.
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Russian, Iranian Foreign Ministers Sign Document on Actions Against Sanctions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/russian-iranian-foreign-ministers-sign-document-on-actions-against-sanctions-1115405225.html
December 5, 2023, 12:46 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart, Hossein Amir Abdollahian, have signed a document on actions against sanctions, Sputnik correspondent reported on Tuesday.
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Ukraine Loses Up to 270 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction in Past Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/ukraine-loses-up-to-270-soldiers-in-donetsk-direction-in-past-day-1115403983.html
December 5, 2023, 12:05 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian military has repelled 4 Ukrainian attacks in the Donetsk direction in the past 24 hours, where Kiev lost up to 270 soldiers, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Lavrov Holds Meeting With Top Iranian Diplomat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/lavrov-holds-meeting-with-top-iranian-diplomat-1115387263.html
December 5, 2023, 11:57 AM
Russia and Iran are stalwart allies that share a common vision on global politics, including the ascension of the multipolar world order championed by the Global South.
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What Does Pentagon Chief's Warning of Israeli 'Strategic Defeat' Mean?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/what-does-pentagon-chiefs-warning-of-israeli-strategic-defeat-mean-1115401753.html
December 5, 2023, 11:30 AM
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has warned Tel Aviv of a possible "strategic defeat" if Israel does not protect Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip amid its war against Hamas. What's behind Austin's statement?
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Watch Russian Rocket Artillery Erase US-Made Howitzer From Existence in Ukrainian Conflict Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/watch-russian-rocket-artillery-erase-us-made-howitzer-from-existence-1115399077.html
December 5, 2023, 11:15 AM
Just as the United States and its allies continue to prolong the Ukraine conflict by sending weapons to the regime in Kiev, Russian troops are becoming increasingly adept at destroying these implements of war.
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Caspian Council Creation to Boost Regional States' Cooperation Effectiveness - Lavrov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/caspian-council-creation-to-boost-regional-states-cooperation-effectiveness---lavrov-1115403119.html
December 5, 2023, 11:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday that the creation of the Council of Caspian Sea littoral states could boost the effectiveness of cooperation in the region, including in the context of the formation of a multipolar world order.
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Could Prehistoric 'Hobbits' Survive to This Day?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/could-prehistoric-hobbits-survive-to-this-day-1115380224.html
December 5, 2023, 11:00 AM
A species of early humans whose appearance has often been compared with that of the hobbits in J.R.R. Tolkien’s works may still exist on a remote island in Southeast Asia, despite being considered long extinct.
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Watch Cutting-Edge Russian Drones Wipe Out Ukrainian Manpower
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/watch-cutting-edge-russian-drones-wipe-out-ukrainian-manpower-1115387116.html
December 5, 2023, 10:25 AM
FPV drones are widely used in the Russian special operation zone to target various Ukrainian military assets, including armored vehicles and dugouts.
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US Commerce Chief Hypes 'China Threat' Illusion, Assaulting Chip Firms 'Counterproductive'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/us-sommerce-shief-hypes-china-threat-illusion-assaulting-chip-firms-counterproductive-1115398907.html
December 5, 2023, 9:36 AM
Treating China as 'threat,' imposing more restrictions hasn’t worked and won't work: experts.
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Lavrov Chairs Meeting of Top Diplomats From Caspian States
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/lavrov-chairs-meeting-of-top-diplomats-from-caspian-states-1115386302.html
December 5, 2023, 9:14 AM
Russia views the Caspian Sea as a strategically significant region that plays a pivotal role in Eurasia as both a transportation hub and an energy source.
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Putin to Visit UAE, Saudi Arabia to Discuss Bilateral Ties, Mideast Crisis – Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/putin-to-visit-uae-saudi-arabia-to-discuss-bilateral-relations-mideast-settlement--kremlin--1115388224.html
December 5, 2023, 9:02 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to discuss bilateral relations, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and oil cooperation, among other issues, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.
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China Holds Naval Drills in South China Sea From December 5-6
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/china-holds-naval-drills-in-south-china-sea-from-december-5-6-1115388121.html
December 5, 2023, 8:46 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is holding a military exercise in the South China Sea from December 5-6, the China Maritime Safety Administration announced on Tuesday.
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Ukrainian Military Slaughters Own Soldiers for Attempting to Surrender
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/ukrainian-military-slaughters-own-soldiers-for-attempting-to-surrender--1115386047.html
December 5, 2023, 8:33 AM
The Russian Army established a special radio frequency for Ukrainians wishing to surrender and see their loved ones again. This initiative has proven to be a life-saving measure, as it has successfully rescued numerous individuals.
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US Tomahawk Anti-Ship Missiles ‘to Challenge’ China Amid Taiwan Tensions – Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/us-tomahawk-anti-ship-missiles-to-challenge-china-amid-taiwan-tensions--report-1115385789.html
December 5, 2023, 6:49 AM
Tensions around Taiwan escalated after then-US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the island in 2022. Beijing condemned the trip, calling it a gesture of support for separatism, and held massive military drills near Taiwan in a retaliatory move.
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China Introduces Daily Health Checks in Schools as Respiratory Diseases Spike
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/china-introduces-daily-health-checks-in-schools-as-respiratory-diseases-spike-1115386592.html
December 5, 2023, 6:37 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The Chinese Education Ministry announced on Tuesday that it had ordered the introduction of an epidemiological monitoring system in schools and kindergartens to conduct daily health checks amid a surge in seasonal respiratory diseases among children.
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UK to Cut Annual Net Migration by 300,000 People
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/uk-to-cut-annual-net-migration-by-300000-people-1115386160.html
December 5, 2023, 6:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Home Secretary James Cleverly has announced that the country intends to cut net migration levels and curb "abuse" of the immigration system by slashing legal immigration by 300,000 people a year.
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Russia Sends Over 288 Tonnes of Humanitarian Aid for Gaza Residents
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/russia-sends-over-288-tonnes-of-humanitarian-aid-for-gaza-residents-1115384996.html
December 5, 2023, 4:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Emergencies Ministry has delivered more than 288 tonnes of humanitarian aid to residents of the Gaza Strip since the start of hostilities on October 7, Director of the Information Policy Department of the Emergencies Ministry Roman Okhotenko said on Monday.
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Russian Air Defense Destroys, Intercepts 35 Ukrainian Drones
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/russian-air-defense-destroys-intercepts-35-ukrainian-drones-1115384702.html
December 5, 2023, 4:14 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense destroyed 22 Ukrainian drones and intercepted 13 more over the Sea of Azov and Crimea, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Police Officers Injured Due to Building Explosion in Arlington County
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/video-police-officers-injured-due-to-building-explosion-in-arlington-county-1115384548.html
December 5, 2023, 4:03 AM
MOSCOW/WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Police officers received minor injuries due to a powerful explosion that occurred on Tuesday in a residential building in Arlington, Virginia after police tried to enter the building to conduct searches, the Arlington County Police Department said.
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Activist Says Gaza May Cost Democrats in November
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/activist-says-gaza-may-cost-democrats-in-november-1115384106.html
December 5, 2023, 3:46 AM
Joe Biden’s support among Arab Americans has plummeted over Gaza. In 2020, 59% of Arab Americans voted for the future President, even higher in swing states like Michigan, but by the end of October, just three weeks after the war began, support for Biden fell to just 17% among Arab Americans nationwide.
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Dozens of Servicemen Suspected of Advocating for the Overthrow of the US Government
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/dozens-of-servicemen-suspected-of-advocating-for-the-overthrow-of-the-us-government-1115383803.html
December 5, 2023, 1:43 AM
Throughout the 60s and 70s, the Pentagon considered left-wing extremist groups as America’s greatest threat. However, after a rise of right-wing violence in the 1990s it began considering right-wing anti-government groups the bigger threat.
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Redwood Trees Stun Scientists by Sprouting 1000-Year-Old Buds to Survive After Wildfires
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/redwood-trees-stun-scientists-by-sprouting-1000-year-old-buds-to-survive-after-wildfires-1115383641.html
December 5, 2023, 12:17 AM
The majestic redwoods, known for their resistance to wildfires, faced an unprecedented threat when flames tore through the canopies of these 100-meter-tall trees during the 2020 California wildfires.
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US House Panel Says FBI Interviewed Priest, Choir Director in Targeting of Catholic Church
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/us-house-panel-says-fbi-interviewed-priest-choir-director-in-targeting-of-catholic-church-1115383321.html
December 4, 2023, 11:52 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The FBI interviewed a Catholic priest and a choir director as part of an effort to target traditional Catholics as potential extremists, the US House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government said in an interim staff report.
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British Research Ship Encounters World's Largest Iceberg
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/british-research-ship-encounters-worlds-largest-iceberg-1115382353.html
December 4, 2023, 10:39 PM
The chance meeting provided scientists with a unique opportunity to collect vital seawater samples around the colossal iceberg, unlocking insights into its impact on marine life and the environment.
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‘Hopium and Defense’ All Ukraine Has to Sustain Itself as NATO Weapons Dry Up
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/hopium-and-defense-all-ukraine-has-to-sustain-itself-as-nato-weapons-dry-up-1115381340.html
December 4, 2023, 10:30 PM
With its supply of Western weapons dwindling and little sign of change from the NATO powers, Ukraine will be incapable of launching another counteroffensive like last summer, an analyst told Sputnik. However, barring a mutiny or political crisis, a collapse of the Ukrainian war effort isn’t necessarily imminent.
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Cheney Warns Trump May Seek to Stay in Power 'Forever' if Reelected
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/cheney-warns-trump-may-seek-to-stay-in-power-forever-if-reelected-1115381568.html
December 4, 2023, 10:14 PM
Recent polls show former US President Donald Trump besting his White House successor in five out of six battleground states, making a second Trump presidency a legitimate possibility.
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Israel Has Crossed Its Rubicon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/israel-has-crossed-its-rubicon-1115381012.html
December 4, 2023, 8:48 PM
A few weeks ago, from an international and domestic-U.S. PR standpoint, Israel might have been able to bring its war in Gaza in for a hard landing. Now, it has painted itself into a corner.
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Hundreds Protest Osprey Flights as US Refuses Japan's Request to Ground Crash-Prone Aircraft
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/hundreds-protest-osprey-flights-as-us-refuses-japans-request-to-ground-crash-prone-aircraft-1115380703.html
December 4, 2023, 8:00 PM
The US has more than 50,000 troops in Japan at nearly two dozen bases, part of a presence maintained since Japan surrendered to the US at the end of World War II. The post-fascist reconstruction as a constitutional monarchy saw the US include a clause mandating neutrality in Japan’s constitution.
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Putin Says West Demonstrates Political Bias, Russophobia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/putin-says-west-demonstrates-political-bias-russophobia-1115380072.html
December 4, 2023, 6:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West is demonstrating bias and Russophobia, while the process of degradation of international politics continues, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
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Taiwan to Finalize Upgrading 140 US-Made F-16s by Year-End - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/taiwan-to-finalize-upgrading-140-us-made-f-16s-by-year-end---reports-1115379671.html
December 4, 2023, 6:33 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Taiwan is about to finish upgrading 140 US-made F-16 jets in its fleet by late December, with no new flight tests on the schedule, Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) reported on Monday, citing a military source.
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Putin Inspects Soviet-Era 'Nuclear Test Bunker' Replica in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/putin-inspects-soviet-era-nuclear-test-bunker-replica-in-moscow-1115378918.html
December 4, 2023, 6:19 PM
The international expo "Russia" launched in Moscow last month and is going to be held until April 2024.
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Houthi Attack on Commercial Ships in Red Sea a Warning to Israel and US - Experts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/houthi-attack-on-commercial-ships-in-red-sea-a-warning-to-israel-and-us---experts-1115378539.html
December 4, 2023, 6:10 PM
Three Bahama- and Panama-flagged commercial vessels, allegedly belonging to Jewish businessmen, were subjected to a Houthi missile attack in the Red Sea on Sunday. A US warship in the region reportedly shot down three drones in self-defense.
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Joe Biden Received 'Direct Monthly Payments' From His Son's Business Entity
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/joe-biden-received-direct-monthly-payments-from-his-sons-business-entity-1115378668.html
December 4, 2023, 6:04 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden received monthly payments from a business entity linked to his son, Hunter Biden, US House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said on Monday.
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Putin, Xi, and Barbie Up for TIME’s 2023 Person of the Year
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/putin-xi-and-barbie-up-for-times-2023-person-of-the-year-1115377730.html
December 4, 2023, 6:01 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - On Monday Time magazine published its shortlist for the annual 'Person of the Year' contenders, which includes Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese Leader Xi Jinping and pop culture icon Barbie.
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Ex-Pentagon Analyst: Ossified MIC to Prevent US From Ramping Up Counter-Drone System Production
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/ex-pentagon-analyst-ossified-mic-to-prevent-us-from-ramping-up-counter-drone-system-production-1115376867.html
December 4, 2023, 5:30 PM
The Pentagon will have trouble getting weapons makers to mass produce counter-drone weapons for quite a while, due to its entrenched and decades-old acquisition system that was dependent on the US being the world’s foremost military power, a former Pentagon analyst told Sputnik.
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Australia Developing 'Secret Cloud Initiative' Interoperable With US, UK - Intelligence Chief
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/australia-developing-secret-cloud-initiative-interoperable-with-us-uk---intelligence-chief-1115378054.html
December 4, 2023, 5:14 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Australia is working to develop a "top secret cloud initiative" that will be "interoperable" with US and UK intelligence agencies, its director-general of national intelligence said Monday.
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Gold's Gain Means End of US Dollar-Based System is Near – Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/golds-gain-means-end-of-us-dollar-based-system-is-near--expert-1115376460.html
December 4, 2023, 4:35 PM
The price of gold soared over $2,100 per troy ounce on Monday, reaching an all-time high. What signal does this send about the US dollar's strength?
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Putin: Russia Will Continue to Contribute to Resolution of Acute Problems
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/putin-russia-will-continue-to-contribute-to-resolution-of-acute-problems-1115376258.html
December 4, 2023, 3:45 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will continue to contribute to the resolution of acute regional and global problems, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
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Details and Numbers: What is Russia's Unbeatable Avangard Hypersonic Weapon?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/details-and-numbers-what-is-russias-unbeatable-avangard-hypersonic-weapon-1115373323.html
December 4, 2023, 3:42 PM
The Avangard (lit. Vanguard) is a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) that is propelled into the atmosphere by a ballistic missile before detaching from it and heading towards its intended target.
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Putin Accepts Credentials From Foreign Ambassadors
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/putin-accepts-credentials-from-foreign-ambassadors-1115366971.html
December 4, 2023, 3:25 PM
Diplomats from around the world formally present their credentials to Vladimir Putin, requesting his recognition of their authority to represent their respective nations and speak on their behalf.
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Why EU Funding to Ukraine May Soon Fade
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/why-eu-funding-to-ukraine-may-soon-fade--1115374023.html
December 4, 2023, 2:34 PM
European conservatives are skeptical of further spending on Ukraine and have vowed to reshape the Old Continent's politics after the forthcoming EU parliamentary elections where they are projected to take more seats. What could this mean for Kiev?
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White House Warns Ukraine Money May Dry Up by Year's End Without Congressional Action
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/white-house-warns-ukraine-money-may-dry-up-by-years-end-without-congressional-action-1115373745.html
December 4, 2023, 2:18 PM
Biden faces mounting opposition in the Republican-controlled House, where a spate of lawmakers remain downbeat about the US’ continued assistance to the Kiev regime.
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What Are 'Bunker Buster' Bombs the US Allegedly Supplied to Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/what-are-bunker-buster-bombs-the-us-allegedly-supplied-to-israel-1115372445.html
December 4, 2023, 2:11 PM
Many of Hamas' vital assets in the Gaza Strip are supposedly hidden in an extensive network of tunnels and underground shelters. Israel, thanks to the help of its ally the US, may have found the weapons capable of reaching these hideouts.
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Putin Participates in 'We Are Together' International Award Ceremony
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/putin-participates-in-we-are-together-international-award-ceremony-1115372292.html
December 4, 2023, 2:06 PM
Over 850 humanitarian projects from 85 countries have participated in the International Prize since its establishment.
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Iran Vows Response to Deaths of 2 Military Advisers in Syria
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/iran-vows-response-to-deaths-of-2-military-advisers-in-syria--1115372519.html
December 4, 2023, 1:11 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday that the country would respond to any actions against its military advisers in Syria, following a missile attack on Damascus that left two Iranian personnel dead over the weekend.
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Sputnik Correspondent Russell Bentley Awarded Film Prize
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/sputnik-correspondent-russell-bentley-awarded-film-prize-1115369874.html
December 4, 2023, 12:15 PM
The Front Line International Film Festival was held in Rostov-on-Don from November 29th to December 3rd. It was organized by the association "Mius-Front" with the support of the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives, the Russian Military Historical Society, the Union of Journalists of Russia, the television company "Don 24" and many others.
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Safe Corridor in Central Gaza Turned Into Battlefield - IDF Statement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/safe-corridor-in-central-gaza-turned-into-battlefield---idf-statement-1115371752.html
December 4, 2023, 12:00 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The safe corridor in the central Gaza Strip has turned into a battlefield, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Avichay Adraee said on Monday, calling on the population of the enclave to evacuate along the coast.
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Russia’s Rostec Included in SIPRI Top 100 Arms Manufacturers for First Time
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/russias-rostec-included-in-sipri-top-100-arms-manufacturers-for-first-time-1115369988.html
December 4, 2023, 11:59 AM
Apart from Rostec, the SIRPI’s 2022 ranking includes another Russian company, United Shipbuilding Corporation, the largest national holding to build, repair and maintain vessels.
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Ukraine Loses Up to 300 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction in Past Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/ukraine-loses-up-to-300-soldiers-in-donetsk-direction-in-past-day-1115371618.html
December 4, 2023, 11:55 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost up to 300 soldiers and five pieces of military equipment in the Donetsk direction over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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Over 40% of Ukrainians Favor Talks With Russia, Compromise Solution - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/over-40-of-ukrainians-favor-talks-with-russia-compromise-solution---reports-1115371429.html
December 4, 2023, 11:44 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Forty-four percent of Ukrainians believe that their government should seek a compromise solution to the conflict with Russia at a negotiating table, while nearly half believe Kiev should reject talks and continue fighting, Ukrainian news site Strana.ua reported, citing a Rating poll.
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Iran Says Received Guarantees on Release of Funds Frozen in United States
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/tehran-says-received-guarantees-on-release-of-funds-frozen-in-united-states-1115371108.html
December 4, 2023, 11:25 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran has received all the necessary guarantees regarding the release of funds frozen in the United States, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday.
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Is Bitcoin Worth Investing In After Hitting $40,000 For First Time Since 2022?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/is-bitcoin-worth-investing-in-after-hitting-40000-for-first-time-since-2022--1115367692.html
December 4, 2023, 11:08 AM
Starting at $0 in 2009, Bitcoin broke the one dollar barrier two years later. This was followed by the token hitting an all-time high of $69,000 in 2021.
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Watch Thrilling Footage of Russian Forces Storming Artyomovskoye Village
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/watch-thrilling-footage-of-russian-forces-storming-artyomovskoye-village-1115369503.html
December 4, 2023, 10:57 AM
The reports about the Russian liberation of Artyomovskoye from Ukrainian forces came at the end of November. Now, the Russian Defense Ministry has published a video of the operation.
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US to Conduct Hypersonic Missile Tests With Australia in 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/us-to-conduct-hypersonic-missile-tests-with-australia-in-2024-1115369206.html
December 4, 2023, 10:09 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Defense Department plans to carry out joint hypersonic missile tests with the Australian military in 2024, Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Heidi Shyu said.
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Gold Price Surpasses All-Time High of $2,100 per Troy Ounce
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/gold-price-surpasses-all-time-high-of-2100-per-troy-ounce-1115368765.html
December 4, 2023, 10:04 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The price on gold grew almost 1% on Monday morning, surpassing $2,100 per troy ounce for the first time in history, the trading data showed.
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US May Lose Arms Race With China Due to Budget Gridlock – Pentagon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/us-may-lose-arms-race-with-china-due-to-budget-gridlock--pentagon--1115367557.html
December 4, 2023, 9:57 AM
Spending plans in the US Congress are frequently subject to intense scrutiny, primarily as a result of political factionalism. This often poses as a significant obstacle for the Pentagon.
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Bulgarian President Vetoes Transfer of Decommissioned Armored Vehicles to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/bulgarian-president-vetoes-transfer-of-decommissioned-armored-vehicles-to-ukraine-1115368417.html
December 4, 2023, 9:47 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has returned to the parliament for further discussion the draft law on the ratification of the agreement on the free transfer of 100 decommissioned armored personnel carriers to Ukraine, according to the president's office.
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Israel Shells Lebanon in Retaliatory Move – Statement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/israel-shells-lebanon-in-retalitory-move--statement--1115368224.html
December 4, 2023, 9:20 AM
The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement that they had documented shelling from Lebanon towards IDF outpost and opened fire in response.
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UK Defense Ministry's 2023-2033 Equipment Plan $21.5Bln Over Budget - Watchdog
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/uk-defense-ministrys-2023-2033-equipment-plan-215bln-over-budget---watchdog-1115367958.html
December 4, 2023, 8:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The UK Ministry of Defense's equipment plan for 2023-2033 is "unaffordable" as its current budget is almost $21.5 billion less than its expected costs, the National Audit Office (NAO) said on Monday.
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Drained to Record Low, Refilling US Strategic Petroleum Reserve Would Be Costly & Drawn Out
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/drained-to-record-low-refilling-us-strategic-petroleum-reserve-would-be-costly--drawn-out-1115366553.html
December 4, 2023, 7:18 AM
Earlier, media reports said that the Biden administration plans to repurchase 12 million barrels of crude to replenish America's heavily-drawn oil reserve.
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Ukraine Faces 50 Billion Euro Underfunding Risk – Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/ukraine-faces-50-billion-euro-underfunding-risk--report-1115366279.html
December 4, 2023, 6:01 AM
The victory of the right-wing Freedom Party in the Netherlands and the budget crisis in Germany make Ukraine's prospects of receiving more funds look dim.
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Dutch Prime Minister Embarks on 3-Day Visit to US to Discuss Chip Cooperation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/dutch-prime-minister-embarks-on-3-day-visit-to-us-on-monday-to-discuss-chip-cooperation-1115366413.html
December 4, 2023, 5:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will be visiting the United States from December 4-6 on an economic mission to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, innovation and the semiconductor industry.
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German Economy Minister Will Not Attend COP28 Due to Budget Crisis – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/german-economy-minister-will-not-attend-cop28-due-to-budget-crisis---reports-1115366042.html
December 4, 2023, 4:04 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - German Economy Minister Robert Habeck will not attend on December 4 the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai at the request of Chancellor Olaf Scholz due to the budgetary crisis in the country, German newspaper Bild reported on Sunday.
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US Airstrike on Headquarters of Iraqi Armed Formations Leaves 5 People Dead – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/us-airstrike-on-headquarters-of-iraqi-armed-formations-leaves-5-people-dead--reports-1115365544.html
December 4, 2023, 3:08 AM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - Five people have been killed as a result of a US airstrike on the headquarters of Iraqi armed formations, Iraqi news agency Shafaq News reported on Sunday, citing a source in the security agencies.
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UK FM Cameron Says Will Try to Persuade US Gov’t to Continue Providing Help to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/uk-fm-cameron-says-will-try-to-persuade-us-govt-to-continue-providing-help-to-ukraine-1115365257.html
December 4, 2023, 2:10 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron said on Sunday that next week, during a trip to Washington, he would try to convince the US government to continue to provide assistance to Ukraine amid stalled negotiations in the US Congress on this issue.
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US Central Command Says Destroyer Shoots Down 3 Drones Launched by Houthis in Red Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/us-central-command-says-destroyer-shoots-down-3-drones-launched-by-houthis-in-red-sea-1115365120.html
December 4, 2023, 12:29 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Three commercial vessels in the Red Sea were attacked four times over the past 24 hours, and US destroyer USS Carney responded to their distress calls and shot down three drones, which were allegedly launched by Yemen's rebel Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, the US Central Command said on Monday.
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