Whoopi Goldberg Doubles Down on Her Scandalous Holocaust View
https://sputniknews.com/20221225/whoopi-goldberg-doubles-down-on-her-scandalous-holocaust-view-1105777761.html
December 25, 2022, 8:38 AM
During an episode of the ABC daytime talk show "The View" in January, the celebrity claimed that the Holocaust wasn't about race, but rather about people's inhumanity to others. Her comments sparked public outrage, leading to her suspension from the show for two weeks and forcing her to apologize.
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Twitter Files: Staffers Had to 'Triage' Multiple FBI Requests on Tackling 'Misinformation' Accounts
https://sputniknews.com/20221225/twitter-files-staffers-had-to-triage-multiple-fbi-requests-on-tackling-misinformation-accounts-1105778318.html
December 25, 2022, 8:35 AM
The publication of Twitter Files kicked off on December 2 after a pledge by the social platform's chief executive Elon Musk to release the company's internal dialogue on the suppression of the New York Post's exclusive Hunter Biden laptop story.
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One Woman Killed, Several People Injured in Shooting at Pub in Merseyside, UK
https://sputniknews.com/20221225/one-woman-killed-several-people-injured-in-shooting-at-pub-in-merseyside-uk--1105778957.html
December 25, 2022, 8:19 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - An unknown individual opened fire in a pub in the UK county of Merseyside on Christmas Eve, killing one woman and injuring several other people, local police said on Sunday.
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At Least Two New-to-Science Minerals Discovered in 15-Ton Meteorite Found in Africa
https://sputniknews.com/20221225/at-least-two-new-to-science-minerals-discovered-in-15-ton-meteorite-found-in-africa-1105778658.html
December 25, 2022, 7:46 AM
The meteorite itself was originally found in Somalia in 2020. Dubbed the “El Ali” meteorite because it was found near the town of El Ali in the central region of the East African country, the space object is considered the ninth-largest meteorite ever to have survived passing through the atmosphere of planet Earth and colliding with its surface.
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Russia Rules Out Possibility of Supplying Oil at Forced Prices Set by West
https://sputniknews.com/20221225/russia-rules-out-possibility-of-supplying-oil-at-forced-prices-set-by-west-1105778509.html
December 25, 2022, 7:31 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will look for new markets and logistics even at higher costs so as not to supply oil at prices set by the West, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said on Sunday.
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Arctic Blast Kills at Least 28 in US, Stunting Travel and Causing Blackouts
https://sputniknews.com/20221225/arctic-blast-kills-at-least-28-in-us-stunting-travel-and-causing-blackouts-1105777406.html
December 25, 2022, 5:50 AM
Around 60 percent of the US population has already faced some sort of winter weather advisory or warning as a result of the brutal storm, which is expected to persist in the coming days.
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Sleeper in the Bog: Ancient Skeleton Found in Denmark Might Have Been Victim of Ritual Sacrifice
https://sputniknews.com/20221225/sleeper-in-the-bog-ancient-skeleton-found-in-denmark-might-have-been-victim-of-ritual-sacrifice-1105776739.html
December 25, 2022, 5:44 AM
Scientists believe that the bones belong to a victim of ritual sacrifice practiced over 5,000 years ago.
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Gunman Who Killed 3 Near Kurdish Cultural Center in Paris Transferred to Psychiatric Institution
https://sputniknews.com/20221225/gunman-who-killed-3-near-kurdish-cultural-center-in-paris-transferred-to-psychiatric-institution-1105776602.html
December 25, 2022, 4:32 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The 69-year-old shooter who opened fire near a Kurdish cultural center in Paris earlier this week, killing three people, has been transferred to a psychiatric infirmary, the prosecutor's office said.
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James Cameron’s ‘Avatar’ Sequel Grosses to $661 Million Globally Through Second Thursday
https://sputniknews.com/20221225/james-camerons-avatar-sequel-grosses-to-661-million-globally-through-second-thursday-1105776064.html
December 25, 2022, 3:52 AM
Cameron’s sequel to the 2009 sci-fi blockbuster “Avatar” didn’t appear to be affected by the disastrous winter storm that threw about 70% of the United States under severe weather warnings. The sequel, which took 13 years to make, will have to bring in about $2 billion just to break even, Cameron hinted.
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US Energy Department Declares Emergency in Texas Amid Power Shortage
https://sputniknews.com/20221225/us-energy-department-declares-emergency-in-texas-amid-power-shortage-1105775933.html
December 25, 2022, 12:20 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Department of Energy has allowed the state of Texas to bypass some emissions standards for power plants in order to prevent a shortage of electricity during Christmas.
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Italy’s Former Foreign Minister Franco Frattini Dies at Age of 65
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/italys-former-foreign-minister-franco-frattini-dies-at-age-of-65-1105775795.html
December 24, 2022, 11:34 PM
ROME, December 25 (Sputnik) - Franco Frattini, President of Italy’s Council of State and former Minister of Foreign Affairs, has died in Rome at the age of 65, Italian media report.
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All Russian Tourists Stranded in Egypt’s Hurghada Return Home, Says Russian Consul General
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/all-russian-tourists-stranded-in-egypts-hurghada-return-home-says-russian-consul-general-1105775516.html
December 24, 2022, 10:52 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - All customers of the Russian airline iFly, whose flights from the Egyptian resort city of Hurghada were cancelled due to restrictions on flying through Jordanian airspace, have returned to Russia, Russian Consul General in Hurghada Viktor Voropaev told Sputnik.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Call The Sun's Apologies Over Clarkson's Article a 'PR Stunt'
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-call-the-suns-apologies-over-clarksons-article-a-pr-stunt-1105775388.html
December 24, 2022, 9:33 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have called an apology by The Sun newspaper over its columnist Jeremy Clarkson's comment article "nothing more than a PR stunt" because the newspaper did not contact Markle to apologize, a spokesperson for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex said on Saturday.
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EU 'Strongly Condemns' Taliban Ban on Women Working for NGOs
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/urgent---eu-strongly-condemns-taliban-ban-on-women-working-for-ngo-1105775090.html
December 24, 2022, 8:14 PM
"The European Union (EU) strongly condemns the Taliban's recent decision to ban women from working in national and international NGOs", a spokeswoman for EU forgein policy chief Josep Borrell told AFP.
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Pope Francis Leads Christmas Eve Mass in the Vatican
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/pope-francis-leads-christmas-eve-mass-in-the-vatican-1105771355.html
December 24, 2022, 6:24 PM
The Roman Catholic Church celebrates Christmas according to the Gregorian calendar - on the night of 24-25 December.
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Study Reveals Possible Effect of Smoking on Middle-Aged Cognitive Functions
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/study-reveals-possible-effect-of-smoking-on-middle-aged-cognitive-functions--1105774661.html
December 24, 2022, 6:14 PM
The researchers’ findings also suggest that quitting smoking “may have a benefit for cognitive health” for the middle-aged.
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At Least 15 People Reportedly Dead Due to Heavy Winter Storm Across US
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/at-least-15-people-dead-due-to-heavy-winter-storm-across-us---reports-1105774329.html
December 24, 2022, 5:14 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least 15 people have died across the United States due to a winter storm that brought extreme cold, wind and snow on Christmas Eve morning, US media reported on Saturday.
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Mysterious Temperature Patterns Uncovered in Jupiter's Atmosphere
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/mysterious-temperature-patterns-uncovered-in-jupiters-atmosphere-1105773788.html
December 24, 2022, 4:39 PM
The researchers now seek to determine why the temperature patterns occur on the "particular timescales" they take place.
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Canada Faces Dramatic Decline in Polar Bear Population
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/canada-faces-dramatic-decline-in-polar-bear-population-1105773682.html
December 24, 2022, 4:23 PM
The Canadian city of Churchill, Manitoba is widely known as "the polar bear capital of the world", since many of these magnificent animals can be spotted near the town, passing from western Hudson Bay. However, this year their numbers caused major concern in the country.
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Musk Denies Removal of Suicide Prevention Feature on Twitter
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/musk-denies-removal-of-suicide-prevention-feature-on-twitter-1105773420.html
December 24, 2022, 4:10 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Twitter CEO Elon Musk on Saturday refuted media reports on alleged suspension of the social media platform's suicide prevention feature, which promoted hotlines and other support services to Twitter users while searching for related content.
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World Bank Green-Lights $311 Million for Electricity Generation in West Africa
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/world-bank-green-lights-311-million-for-electricity-generation-in-west-africa---1105770261.html
December 24, 2022, 3:38 PM
West Africa is one of the regions in the world most lagging in terms of electricity capacity. Electrification constitutes a major challenge for the nations across the region as they face issues including low power generation, high cost of electricity and energy resources, as well as underdeveloped electrical infrastructure.
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Libya's Haftar Declares 'Final Opportunity' to Draw up Electoral Roadmap
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/libyas-haftar-declares-final-opportunity-to-draw-up-electoral-roadmap-1105769886.html
December 24, 2022, 3:26 PM
Following the civil war which erupted in 2011 and then-leader Muammar Gaddafi's murder, Libya no longer exists as a single state. The government in Tripoli, which is in the west of the country, and the government in eastern Libya, which was backed by Marshal Khalifa Haftar, have been at odds with one another for the past few years.
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Beijing Gives Green Light to Open Border With Hong Kong
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/beijing-gives-green-light-to-open-border-with-hong-kong-1105770560.html
December 24, 2022, 3:17 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Beijing has given the green light to reopen the border between Hong Kong and mainland China, which has been closed for over three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee on Saturday.
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Fake It Till You Make It: Turkish Girl Faces 13 Years in Jail for Working as Doctor Without Diploma
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/fake-it-till-you-make-it-turkish-girl-faces-13-years-in-jail-for-working-as-doctor-without-diploma-1105756570.html
December 24, 2022, 3:11 PM
The suspect confessed to forging her medical school exam results in order to please her family. This started a years-long "career" of pretending to be a doctor and eventually - working in a real medical facility.
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Italian Diplomats Dispel Rumors of 'Flag Gaffe' During PM's Iraq Visit
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/italian-diplomats-dispel-rumors-of-flag-gaffe-during-pms-iraq-visit-1105768284.html
December 24, 2022, 2:54 PM
While some netizens claimed that Irish flags were displayed at Meloni's meeting with her Iraqi counterpart instead of Italian ones, the Italian Embassy in the Middle Eastern country argued that it was merely an optical illusion.
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The Future is Now: Bank of Russia May Launch Digital Ruble Before End of Year
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/the-future-is-now-bank-of-russia-may-launch--digital-ruble-before-end-of-year-1105759332.html
December 24, 2022, 2:48 PM
The new ruble will be a digital code provided by the Bank of Russia that can be converted into cash or non-cash ruble.
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Kurdish Protesters Run Amok in Paris Following Deadly Shooting - Videos
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/kurdish-protesters-run-amok-in-paris-following-deadly-shooting-on-friday---videos-1105766289.html
December 24, 2022, 1:59 PM
Several French police officers have been injured during clashes with protesters who vandalized bus stops and overturned cars.
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Turkey Exported 15Mln Tonnes of Agricultural Products Under Grain Deal
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/turkey-exported-15mln-tonnes-of-agricultural-products-under-grain-deal-1105760024.html
December 24, 2022, 1:31 PM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Saturday that Ankara exported about 15 million tonnes of agricultural products from the Ukrainian ports since the start of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
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Charles III Evicts Prince Andrew From Royal Residence Over Ongoing Rape Trial, Report Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/charles-iii-evicts-prince-andrew-from-royal-residence-over-ongoing-rape-trial-report-says-1105759863.html
December 24, 2022, 1:27 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK King Charles III has evicted Prince Andrew from Buckingham Palace because of an ongoing lawsuit against him for sexual assault involving the statutory rape of a minor, a British newspaper reported, citing sources.
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PM of NZ May Face Tough Times Ahead Amid Sinking Approval Rating
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/pm-of-nz-may-face-tough-times-ahead-amid-sinking-approval-rating-1105756319.html
December 24, 2022, 1:26 PM
Jacinda Ardern promised that next year, New Zealand's government would focus on economic issues, such as addressing rising living costs.
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Protests, Inflation & a New King: How 2022 Treated the UK
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/protests-inflation--a-new-king-how-2022-treated-the-uk-1105757644.html
December 24, 2022, 12:56 PM
A new monarch, a new prime minister and a precarious economy are but a few marks left by the outgoing year on the fabric of the British state.
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Togo's President Undertakes Military Reshuffle Amid Rising Insecurity in West Africa
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/togos-president-undertakes-military-reshuffle-amid-rising-insecurity-in-west-africa-1105757432.html
December 24, 2022, 12:54 PM
West African nations, in particular Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso, have been suffering from rampant terrorism for years, while other countries in the region have also been facing security challenges prompting concerns that terrorist activities may expand to their territories.
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Twitter Files: FBI's Infiltration of Big Tech is Step on Path to Totalitarian State, Journo Warns
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/twitter-files-fbis-infiltration-of-big-tech-is-step-on-path-to-totalitarian-state-journo-warns-1105753460.html
December 24, 2022, 12:41 PM
American author Michael Shellenberger released the seventh tranche of the explosive "Twitter Files" earlier this week to shed light on the FBI's censorship and meddling with the platform. New Twitter owner Elon Musk made internal Twitter files available for several US investigative journalists in December.
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Becoming Invisible: Glass Frogs Unveil Their Mystery to Scientists
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/becoming-invisible-glass-frogs-unveil-their-mystery-to-scientists-1105751836.html
December 24, 2022, 12:39 PM
Scientists were clueless about this almost supernatural ability of tropical glass frogs to become virtually transparent. However, new research techniques have shed some light on the puzzle.
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Paris Shooter Admits to Having Targeted Kurdish Community, French Media Report Suggests
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/paris-shooter-admits-to-having-targeted-kurdish-community-french-media-report-suggests-1105757317.html
December 24, 2022, 12:16 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The man detained over shooting in Paris which left three Kurdish activists killed earlier this week has confessed he plotted against the Kurdish community, French media reported on Saturday.
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Ex-Italian PM Draghi Says Only Putin Can End Conflict in Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/ex-italian-pm-draghi-says-only-putin-can-end-conflict-in-ukraine-1105755389.html
December 24, 2022, 11:19 AM
ROME (Sputnik) - Former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said on Saturday that despite positive changes in communication channels over the Ukraine crisis, the prospects for peace are difficult and only Russian President Vladimir Putin can put an end to conflict.
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Videos: At Least Eight Dead After Tanker Explodes Near Johannesburg
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/videos-at-least-eight-dead-after-tanker-explosion-near-johannesburg-south-africa-1105754570.html
December 24, 2022, 11:16 AM
Footage of the huge explosion and subsequent fire in Boksburg in South Africa's province of Gauteng was published by social media users.
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UK Tabloid Apologizes For Jeremy Clarkson's Column on Meghan Markle
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/uk-tabloid-apologizes-for-jeremy-clarksons-column-on-meghan-markle--1105751034.html
December 24, 2022, 11:12 AM
Jeremy Clarkson’s stern remarks about the Duchess of Sussex have prompted a wide public uproar, with more than 20,000 complaints against the UK presenter’s article made to the Independent Press Standards Organization.
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Over 20 Million Children in the Horn of Africa Affected by Drought, UN says
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/over-20-million-children-in-the-horn-of-africa-affected-by-drought-un-says--1105753016.html
December 24, 2022, 11:06 AM
Africa is one of the world's regions most affected by climate change effects, claims the UN, such as drought, floods and wildfires, while also being one of the lowest contributors to global greenhouse gas emissions.
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Tanzania Inaugurates Filling Channel for New Julius Nyerere Dam
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/tanzania-inaugurates-filling-channel-for-new-julius-nyerere-dam--1105752931.html
December 24, 2022, 11:03 AM
The $2.9 billion Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP) consists of a dam and hydroelectric power plant at the Rufiji River in eastern Tanzania. After completion, it is expected to produce 5,920GWh of power annually, as well as control flooding along the river and enhance tourism.
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Public Nativity Scene in Ukraine's Lvov Stars Biden and Nazi Collaborator Bandera
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/ukraines-lvov-sets-up-public-nativity-scene-with-figures-of-biden-and-nazi-collaborant-bandera-1105752796.html
December 24, 2022, 9:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Authorities of Ukraine's Lvov region have installed a Christmas nativity scene featuring miniature figures of US President Joe Biden and controversial Ukrainian nationalist Stepan Bandera in the Nahuyevychi State Historical and Cultural Preserve.
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Algerian President Offers Spare Electricity Capacity, Gas Pipeline to Europe – Media
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/algerian-president-offers-spare-electricity-capacity-gas-pipeline-to-europe--media-1105749096.html
December 24, 2022, 9:15 AM
In 2022, Europe was hit by a global energy crisis after the European Union imposed sanctions on Russia, following the beginning of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine.
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Fatal Fire Killing 22 in Russian Nursing Home Possibly Caused by Mishandling of Stove
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/fatal-fire-killing-22-in-russian-nursing-home-possibly-caused-by-misuse-of-stove-heating-1105751519.html
December 24, 2022, 8:57 AM
KEMEROVO, Russia (Sputnik) - The preliminary cause of deadly fire in a private retirement home in the Russian city of Kemerovo was the violation of fire safety regulations when using stove heating, the Kemerovo regional government said on Saturday.
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Pentagon Considers Buying Electric Planes to Confront China – Report
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/pentagon-considers-buying-electric-planes-to-confront-china--report-1105747636.html
December 24, 2022, 8:28 AM
In October, the US Department of Defense issued a request for information (RFI) to assess how a new electric aircraft might be deployed for military operations. The Pentagon said that the RFI, which is “solely for planning purposes,” aims “to better understand the current cost benefit” of the plane.
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New Year the Japanese Way: Start Your Life From Scratch
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/new-year-the-japanese-way-start-your-life-from-scratch-1105732738.html
December 24, 2022, 8:26 AM
New Year's Day is the most beloved and colorful holiday in Japan. The Japanese have been celebrating it since 1873 on January 1 by the western calendar. However, the custom of celebrating the Christian Christmas preceding the New Year did not become an integral part of Japanese cultural tradition until a century later, in the 1970s.
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Russia Hopes Moldova-Transnistria Gas Deal Will Help Bring Positions Closer, Deputy FM Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/russia-hopes-moldova-transnistria-gas-deal-will-help-bring-positions-closer-deputy-fm-says-1105748978.html
December 24, 2022, 7:58 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin expressed hope on Saturday that the agreement between Moldova and the breakaway republic of Transnistria on gas will contribute to the convergence of positions on other issues.
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Deglobalization is Major Trend For Year 2023, JP Morgan Strategist Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/deglobalization-is-major-trend-for-year-2023-jp-morgan-strategist-says--1105745219.html
December 24, 2022, 7:43 AM
The world is becoming more complex, and this process started long before the COVID pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine, analysts believe.
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DR Congo: M23 Rebels Leave Strategic Positions in 'Gesture of Goodwill', Media Report
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/dr-congo-m23-rebels-leave-strategic-positions-in-gesture-of-goodwill-media-report-1105746300.html
December 24, 2022, 7:34 AM
The Tutsi-led March 23 Movement, also known as M23, was formed in 2012, starting a rebellion which lasted until the following year. The group recuperated in 2017 and in 2022 it occupied large areas in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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Russian S-400s, Iskanders Sent to Belarus Will Boost Joint Air Defense – Foreign Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/russian-s-400s-iskanders-sent-to-belarus-will-boost-joint-air-defense--foreign-ministry-1105746024.html
December 24, 2022, 6:11 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian S-400 air defense systems and Iskander missile systems supplied to Belarus will increase the effectiveness of joint air defense, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin told Sputnik.
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Russian Defense Ministry Names New Senior Participants in Military Bio Program in Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/russian-defense-ministry-names-new-senior-participants-in-military-bio-program-in-ukraine-1105745471.html
December 24, 2022, 5:48 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Defense Ministry named new high-ranking participants in the military biological program in Ukraine, including ex-heads of the US Department of Health structures, all of them associated with the US Democratic Party, Commander of Russian Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection Troops Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov said.
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Ex-FTX Boss, Other Executives Received ‘Billions of Dollars in Loans’, Former Hedge Fund CEO Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/ex-ftx-boss-other-executives-received--billions-of-dollars-in-loans-former-hedge-fund-ceo-says-1105744858.html
December 24, 2022, 5:27 AM
On Thursday, the FTX founder was released on a $250 million bond while awaiting trial for fraud and other criminal charges over the breakup of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange.
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Chilean President Vows to Determine Cause of Vina Del Mar Fire
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/chilean-president-vows-to-determine-cause-of-vina-del-mar-fire-1105744493.html
December 24, 2022, 5:17 AM
SANTIAGO (Sputnik) - Chile’s President Gabriel Boric has promised to find those responsible for the fire that continues to rage in the city of Vina del Mar, about 75 miles from the capital of Santiago.
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Providing Moldova With NATO Arms Would Bring ‘Disaster,’ Russia's Deputy FM Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/providing-moldova-with-nato-arms-would-bring-disaster-russias-deputy-fm-says-1105744193.html
December 24, 2022, 4:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Intensified cooperation with NATO undermines Moldova’s security and the supply of western arms would only bring negative consequences, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin told Sputnik.
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‘Justice for Meg’: Tory Lanez Found Guilty in Shooting of Megan Thee Stallion
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/justice-for-meg-tory-lanez-found-guilty-in-shooting-of-megan-thee-stallion-1105743102.html
December 24, 2022, 4:21 AM
Lanez, a Canadian rapper, now faces more than 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of a shooting that took place in the summer of 2020 after he got into an argument with Megan thee Stallion. When the "WAP" rapper tried to get away from Lanez, he allegedly shouted a sexist slur before shooting both her feet, telling her to “dance.”
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Patriot Act-ing
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/patriot-act-ing-1105743290.html
December 24, 2022, 4:09 AM
When US President Joe Biden hailed the Thursday announcement that Washington would be sending a billion-dollar Patriot missile battery to Ukraine, questions remained about how exactly the Pentagon would manage the system.
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Russia Plans to Stick to Current Volume of Oil Transit Through Druzhba Pipeline - Deputy FM
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/russia-plans-to-stick-to-current-volume-of-oil-transit-through-druzhba-pipeline---deputy-fm-1105743363.html
December 24, 2022, 4:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Next year, Russia plans to maintain the current volume of oil pumped through the Druzhba pipeline via Ukraine to Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin told Sputnik.
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Minnesota's Mall of America Momentarily Placed Under Lockdown After Reported Shooting
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/minnesotas-mall-of-america-momentarily-placed-under-lockdown-after-reported-shooting-1105742935.html
December 24, 2022, 3:59 AM
The Mall of America is considered to be the largest such shopping center in the US. The center was previously placed on lockdown in August after shooting that prompted the arrest of two individuals. No one was killed or injured during that incident.
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'They'll Be Better Off for It': Venezuelan Opposition Abandons ‘Interim President’ Juan Guaido
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/theyll-be-better-off-for-it-venezuelan-opposition-abandons-interim-president-juan-guaido-1105742730.html
December 24, 2022, 3:25 AM
Anti-government legislators who claim to make up the opposition in Venezuela are poised to abandon their support for Juan Guaido, who has insisted since January 2019 that he is the “interim president” of Venezuela.
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Bone-Chilling Winter Storm Leaves US Battling Snow, Rain, Fierce Wind Chills & Power Outages
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/bone-chilling-winter-storm-leaves-us-battling-snow-rain-fierce-wind-chills--power-outages-1105742384.html
December 24, 2022, 2:51 AM
A series of intense storms have been battering the US this week, beginning on Wednesday with snow pounding the Rockies before spiraling into an intense blizzard that placed more than 100 million people under winter weather alerts, caused whiteouts, freezing temperatures, and damaged power lines.
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Alexander Ovechkin Surpasses Gordie Howe for Second on All-Time NHL Goals List
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/alexander-ovechkin-ties-gordie-howe-for-second-on-all-time-nhl-goals-list-1105742197.html
December 24, 2022, 1:43 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian ice hockey player and captain of the Washington Capitals team Alexander Ovechkin scored his 802nd career goal, effectively surpassing Gordie Howe on the National Hockey League's (NHL's) all-time goals leaderboard.
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Death Toll From Nursing Home Fire in Russia’s Kemerovo Rises to 20 - Emergency Services
https://sputniknews.com/20221224/death-toll-from-nursing-home-fire-in-russias-kemerovo-rises-to-20---emergency-services-1105741920.html
December 24, 2022, 12:53 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least 20 people died as a result of a fire that erupted at a private retirement home in the Russian city of Kemerovo, the press service of the Russian Emergencies Ministry told Sputnik.
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US Congress Ends Year With Omnibus, Defense Bills as Pelosi Departs Democratic Leadership
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/us-congress-ends-year-with-omnibus-defense-bills-as-pelosi-departs-democratic-leadership-1105741605.html
December 23, 2022, 11:41 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The 117th US Congress closed out its session by passing annual defense policy legislation and a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill for 2023, with Democratic Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi ending her time in party leadership by advancing the two measures along bipartisan lines.
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Fox News Host Rips US Congress for ‘Clapping Like Seals’ During Zelensky's Address
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/fox-news-host-rips-us-congress-for-clapping-like-seals-during-zelenskys-address-1105740346.html
December 23, 2022, 10:52 PM
While nearly all Western press covered Zelensky’s DC visit with extreme reverence, the host of America’s top-rated cable news show mercilessly mocked American politicians for their obsequiousness to the “foreign dictator.”
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Snarky Iowa Sports Reporter Goes Viral After Being Made to Cover Poor Weather Conditions
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/snarky-iowa-sports-reporter-goes-viral-after-being-made-to-cover-poor-weather-conditions-1105739671.html
December 23, 2022, 9:53 PM
Woodley serves as a sports anchor and reporter for the KWWL station in Waterloo, Iowa. According to the journo, he usually reports in the evening and is “inside” for segments, which are just 30 minutes long. But when asked to fill in as a weather reporter for a 3:30 a.m. take amid a blizzard, let’s just say it didn’t go over well for him.
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Alleged Russian Spy at German Intel Agency Reportedly Had Access to Secrets Stolen by Allies
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/alleged-russian-spy-at-german-intel-agency-reportedly-had-access-to-secrets-stolen-by-allies-1105739379.html
December 23, 2022, 9:22 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A member of the German foreign intelligence agency BND who was arrested this week on suspicion of passing secrets to Russia had access to sensitive data collected by allies, media reported.
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US House Passes $1.7 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill, Sending Legislation to Biden’s Desk
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/us-house-passes-17-trillion-omnibus-spending-bill-sending-legislation-to-bidens-desk-1105738612.html
December 23, 2022, 7:25 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives passed a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill for 2023, funding the federal government and avoiding a shutdown that was slated to begin when existing funding expires Friday.
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Airbnb Pulls Down Lodging Listings Over 'Slave Cabin Scandal'
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/airbnb-pulls-down-lodging-listings-over-slave-cabin-scandal-1105738332.html
December 23, 2022, 6:59 PM
The company has since removed around 30 listings from its platform and boasted about refusing its services to people who refused to sign Airbnb’s Community Commitment and Nondiscrimination Policy.
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US to Support European Investigations of Nord Stream Explosions, State Dept. Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/us-to-support-european-investigations-of-nord-stream-explosions-state-dept-says-1105738187.html
December 23, 2022, 6:44 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States will support European investigations into the explosions at the Nord Stream gas pipelines and considers any suggestions that Washington was somehow involved in the incidents "absolutely baseless," a State Department spokesperson said on Friday.
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Michael Bloomberg Reportedly Plotting to Buy Dow Jones or The Washington Post
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/michael-bloomberg-reportedly-plotting-to-buy-dow-jones-or-the-washington-post---1105748359.html
December 23, 2022, 6:00 PM
According to US media reports, the transaction will create an "unparalleled business news behemoth."
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Polygamist 'Prophet' Who Wed Underage Girls Arrested by Authorities - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/polygamist-prophet-who-wed-underage-girls-arrested-by-authorities---video-1105737156.html
December 23, 2022, 5:56 PM
Having been caught transporting underage girls in an unventilated trailer, the self-proclaimed "prophet" has since pleaded guilty to charges of child abuse, with his followers claiming that the accusations brought against their leader are false.
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Biden Signs $858Bln US Defense Policy Bill
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/biden-signs-858bln-us-defense-policy-bill-1105737294.html
December 23, 2022, 5:38 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden on Friday signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2023, providing nearly $858 billion in funding for defense programs and priorities, the White House said.
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US House Advances $1.7Trln Omnibus, Including One-Week Continuing Resolution
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/us-house-republican-leader-says-17-trillion-omnibus-failure-of-appropriations-process-1105737039.html
December 23, 2022, 5:30 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives on Friday advanced a $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill one step closer to passage, including passing a provision to continue current government funding levels for another week to further delay a government shutdown.
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South Africa to Navigate BRICS as De-Globalization & Western Decline Continue
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/south-africa-to-navigate-brics-as-de-globalization--western-decline-continue-1105735645.html
December 23, 2022, 4:49 PM
As December 24 marks 12 years since South Africa's accession to BRICS, Sputnik takes a look back on the history of one of the influential multipolarity's pillars, which the West initially derided as nothing more than a "talking shop".
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Clashes Between Kurds, Police in Paris Intensify, Police Use Stun Grenades - VIDEOS
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/clashes-between-kurds-police-in-paris-intensify-police-use-stun-grenades-1105736476.html
December 23, 2022, 4:46 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - Clashes between the Kurds and law enforcement officers in Paris intensified, the police used stun grenades, a Sputnik correspondent reported from the scene.
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Biden Expects More Ups, Downs for US Economy in 2023 After Latest Inflation Report
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/biden-expects-more-ups-downs-for-us-economy-in-2023-after-latest-inflation-report-1105735546.html
December 23, 2022, 4:16 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden said on Friday he foresees more ups and downs for the nation's economy in the year ahead after the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge showed prices continued to moderate in November.
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Sympathy for the Devil: Secret of Fictional Villains' Appeal Laid Bare in New Study
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/sympathy-for-the-devil-secret-of-fictional-villains-appeal-laid-bare-in-new-study-1105733206.html
December 23, 2022, 4:07 PM
The participants of the study have apparently espoused a belief in a difference between a villain’s true self and his or hers outward actions.
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In Search of Big Bucks: Zelensky Zips Over to Washington
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/in-search-of-big-bucks-zelensky-zips-over-to-washington-1105734105.html
December 23, 2022, 4:01 PM
Throwing good money after bad is never a sound political strategy, especially at a time when the US public is feeling the strain of an economy in crisis.
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Ethiopian Gov't & TPLF Agree on Methods to Assess Peace Agreement in Tigray
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/ethiopian-govt--tplf-agree-on-methods-to-assess-peace-agreement-in-tigray-1105733485.html
December 23, 2022, 3:47 PM
Representatives of the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) have been meeting as part of negotiations for the last two days in Nairobi, Kenya, to discuss the implementation of a peace deal in northern Ethiopia.
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Shell Agrees to Pay $16 Million Compensation to Nigerian Farmers Over Oil Spills
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/shell-agrees-to-pay-16-million-compensation-to-nigerian-farmers-over-oil-spills-1105734221.html
December 23, 2022, 3:39 PM
In another case, the Federal High Court of Nigeria ordered the multi-national company to pay 800 billion naira ($1.8 billion) to the communities of Egbalor Ebubu in Rivers state, Niger delta region, in compenasation for a spill. Recently, Shell was allowed to appeal the court ruling.
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Moscow Expresses Concern About Taliban's Ban on Women's Education in Universities
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/moscow-expresses-concern-about-talibans-ban-on-womens-education-in-universities-1105734510.html
December 23, 2022, 3:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow is concerned about the Taliban* banning women from attending Afghanistan's higher educational institutions and expects Kabul to ensure the safety of female students, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday.
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EU’s $23 Billion for Hungary Held Back After Brussels Nods $18 Billion Ukraine Package
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/eus-23-billion-for-hungary-held-back-after-brussels-nods-18-billion-ukraine-package--1105732413.html
December 23, 2022, 2:53 PM
Brussels and Budapest have repeatedly locked horns over the rule of law, as well as education and migration policies. Hungary also voiced opposition to the EU’s decision last month to provide a hefty sum to Kiev amid the ongoing Russian special military operation.
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Experts: Ruto's First 100 Days Restore Hope for 'Better Future,' But Time Will Tell
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/experts-rutos-first-100-days-restore-hope-for-better-future-but-time-will-tell-1105730151.html
December 23, 2022, 2:39 PM
As Kenya's President William Ruto marked his first 100 days in office on Thursday, Sputnik asked experts their opinion on his performance so far, his successes on the way and the challenges ahead in the coming years. We also asked them to evaluate whether he lived up to voter expectations.
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Europeans Familiarize Themselves With Energy-Saving Lifehacks Amid Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/1105722929.html
December 23, 2022, 2:29 PM
Europe has been plagued by soaring inflation caused by an energy crisis. According to ECB estimates, the annual headline inflation in the Eurozone will reach 8.1% this year. Millions of Europeans are living on the brink of fuel poverty due to skyrocketing prices.
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UK May Block Scottish Gender Recognition Reform Bill, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/uk-may-block-scottish-gender-recognition-reform-bill-reports-say-1105732938.html
December 23, 2022, 2:27 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The UK government may block a Scottish bill that would allow people to apply for legal gender reassignment from the age of 16, British press reported on Thursday, citing sources.
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Over 4,000 US Flights Canceled or Delayed Due to Severe Winter Weather
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/over-4000-us-flights-canceled-or-delayed-due-to-severe-winter-weather-1105732583.html
December 23, 2022, 2:10 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – More than 4,000 US flights were canceled or delayed on Friday due to severe winter weather in most of the country, the FlightAware.com portal reported.
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Writeous Wrath: Uffizi Gallery Director Asks Employees to Write Emails Correctly
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/writeous-wrath-uffizi-gallery-director-asks-employees-to-write-emails-correctly-1105731432.html
December 23, 2022, 1:55 PM
Norms exist on how to write business emails, and most people know them, apparently except Uffizi gallery employees.
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Kenya 'Knows Where Russia Is' Despite EU Claims, Seeks to Boost Cooperation, Ambassador Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/kenya-knows-where-russia-is-despite-eu-claims-seeks-to-boost-cooperation-ambassador-says-1105729836.html
December 23, 2022, 1:41 PM
The European Union's top diplomat Josep Borrell doubted the sincerity of Africans participating in rallies in support of Russia, claiming that they "do not know where the Donbass is and who President Vladimir Putin is," during a meeting of the European Parliament Foreign Interference special committee.
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From Real Estate Heir to Ex-Rap Mogul: Top-10 Highest Bails Set in US History
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/from-real-estate-heir-to-ex-rap-mogul-top-10-highest-bails-set-in-us-history-1105725508.html
December 23, 2022, 1:09 PM
Former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried has been released to his parents on a $250 million bond while he awaits trial on charges that he swindled investors and looted customer deposits on his crypto platform.
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Biden to Cancel Visit to UK if London and EU Fail to Agree on Northern Ireland, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/biden-to-cancel-visit-to-uk-if-london-and-eu-fail-to-agree-on-northern-ireland-reports-say-1105730966.html
December 23, 2022, 1:04 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden will cancel his official visit to the United Kingdom if London and the European Union fail to reach an agreement on the post-Brexit trade arrangements known as the Northern Ireland Protocol, British media reported.
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North Korea Denies Allegations It Has Supplied Munitions to Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/north-korea-denies-allegations-it-has-supplied-munitions-to-russia-1105719242.html
December 23, 2022, 12:13 PM
Previously, Japanese media reported that North Korea had shipped munitions, including artillery shells, to Russia.
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South Africa to Use Lie Detectors on Game Reserve Staff to Combat Poaching, Media Report
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/south-africa-to-use-lie-detectors-on-game-reserve-staff-to-combat-poaching-media-report-1105721523.html
December 23, 2022, 12:10 PM
About 80% of the world's rhinoceros population lives in South Africa, attracting poachers, who have become a serious problem for the country in recent years.
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Three People Dead, Four Injured as Gunman Opens Fire in Central Paris, Suspect Arrested
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/shooter-arrested-after-wounding-six-in-paris-reports-say-1105725916.html
December 23, 2022, 11:30 AM
A gunman opened fire in the 10th arrondissement of the French capital around midday, authorities said.
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US Closely Tracking Russia-China Joint Drills in East China Sea
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/us-closely-tracking-russia-china-joint-drills-in-east-china-sea-1105724961.html
December 23, 2022, 10:53 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US, along with its allies and partners, is closely monitoring the joint naval exercises of China and Russia in the East China Sea, the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) said on Friday.
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Gas Futures in Europe Fall by 7% to Below $935 per Thousand Cubic Meters, ICE Exchange Data Shows
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/gas-futures-in-europe-fall-by-7-to-below-935-per-thousand-cubic-meters-ice-exchange-data-shows-1105724550.html
December 23, 2022, 10:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Gas futures in Europe are accelerating their fall by over 7% on Friday, falling below $935 per thousand cubic meters, according to data from the London-based ICE exchange.
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Russian Finance Ministry Says Fully Paid Off Eurobonds Maturing in 2027 and 2047 in Rubles
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/russian-finance-ministry-says-fully-paid-off-eurobonds-maturing-in-2027-and-2047-in-rubles-1105724201.html
December 23, 2022, 10:29 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Finance Ministry said on Friday that it had paid in full the coupon on sovereign Eurobonds maturing in 2027 and 2047 in the national currency.
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Kremlin Has No Information About Zelensky's New 'Peace Plan'
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/kremlin-has-no-information-about-zelenskys-new-peace-plan-1105723872.html
December 23, 2022, 10:19 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow does not have any information about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's new peace plan, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
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Japan's Leader Urges Cabinet to Prepare for Possible Missile Launches by North Korea, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/japans-leader-urges-cabinet-to-prepare-for-possible-missile-launches-by-north-korea-reports-say-1105723674.html
December 23, 2022, 10:03 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida instructed responsible ministries to make all necessary preparations in case of possible future North Korean missile launches, national TV reported on Friday.
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US Medics Urge Drug Regulator to Halt Benadryl and Theraflu Sales Amid Flu Spike, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/us-medics-urge-drug-regulator-to-halt-benadryl-and-theraflu-sales-amid-flu-spike-reports-say-1105723356.html
December 23, 2022, 9:48 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - American doctors and pharmacists have called on the US Food and Drug Administration to end sales of a number of phenylephrine-containing cold remedies, including Theraflu, due to inefficiency, American media reported.
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Russian Ammonia Supplies to Needy Nations Blocked Exclusively by Ukraine, Foreign Ministry Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/russian-ammonia-supplies-to-needy-nations-blocked-exclusively-by-ukraine-foreign-ministry-says-1105721714.html
December 23, 2022, 9:28 AM
Exports of Russian food and fertilizers are part of the Black Sea grain deal with Ukraine but are not being carried out. At the same time, the UN has assured that the restrictions would be lifted altogether.
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Zelensky-Duda Meeting: Netizens Accuse Polish President of Dragging Warsaw Into Ukraine Conflict
https://sputniknews.com/20221223/zelensky-duda-meeting-netizens-accuse-polish-president-of-dragging-warsaw-into-ukraine-conflict-1105721039.html
December 23, 2022, 9:21 AM
Warsaw has provided Kiev with about $2 billion in aid, including weaponry, since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine. Moscow has repeatedly warned that supplying arms to Kiev would further aggravate the Ukraine conflict.
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