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New Jersey, Ohio Latest States to Ban TikTok on Government Devices
https://sputniknews.com/20230110/new-jersey-ohio-latest-states-to-ban-tiktok-on-government-devices--1106190283.html
January 10, 2023, 10:25 AM
In October, TikTok vehemently denied a US report claiming that its parent company ByteDance planned to track American citizens via the app.
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Ancient Brazilian Stone Tools Were Actually Made by Monkeys, Not Humans, Study Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230110/ancient-brazilian-stone-tools-were-actually-made-by-monkeys-not-humans-study-says-1106189758.html
January 10, 2023, 10:09 AM
While most scientists believe that humans appeared in the Americas about 13,000-14,000 years ago, there is a theory that we may have shown up 20-50 thousand years ago, with some prehistoric instruments found in a Brazilian cave offered as proof. However, a new study offers a different explanation for the find.
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Stoltenberg, von der Leyen and Michel Hold Press Conference Ahead of Joint NATO-EU Declaration
https://sputniknews.com/20230110/stoltenberg-von-der-leyen-and-michel-hold-press-conference-ahead-of-joint-nato-eu-declaration-1106188639.html
January 10, 2023, 10:02 AM
Diplomatic relations between NATO and European Union were established in early 2000s, with the first joint declaration being signed on July 10, 2018.
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Vatican Opposition Embarks on 'Secret Plan' to Topple Pope Francis: Report
https://sputniknews.com/20230110/vatican-opposition-embarks-on-secret-plan-to-topple-pope-francis-report-1106188467.html
January 10, 2023, 8:50 AM
Pope Francis, who became the head of the Catholic Church in 2013, grabbed global headlines last year over his straightforward remarks about abortion, divorce and homosexuality, among other topics.
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Australia Faces Shortage of Antibiotics Due to Disrupted Foreign Supplies
https://sputniknews.com/20230110/australia-faces-shortage-of-antibiotics-due-to-disrupted-foreign-supplies--1106188976.html
January 10, 2023, 8:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Australian pharmacies are experiencing shortage of antibiotics due to logistic issues with supplies from abroad, Pharmacy Guild NSW Vice President Adele Tahan said on Tuesday.
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Prince Harry's Memoir 'Spare' Finally on Sale, Provoking Hype Even Greater Than Before
https://sputniknews.com/20230110/prince-harrys-memoir-spare-finally-on-sale-provoking-hype-even-greater-than-before-1106185025.html
January 10, 2023, 7:20 AM
Prince Harry married American actress Meghan Markle in 2018, and in 2020 the couple resigned from their royal responsibilities and moved to the United States. Since then, they have been surrounded by ongoing scandals. On January 10, a new chapter of this saga opened.
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Japan to Cull About 100,000 Chickens Following New Bird Flu Outbreak
https://sputniknews.com/20230110/japan-to-cull-about-100000-chickens-following-new-bird-flu-outbreak-1106187655.html
January 10, 2023, 7:12 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - About 100,000 chickens will be culled in Japan due to a new outbreak of bird flu, registered in Miyazaki Prefecture on Tuesday, the Agriculture Ministry said.
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Sweden to Relaunch Civil Conscription Amid Military Buildup
https://sputniknews.com/20230110/sweden-to-relaunch-civil-conscription-amid-military-buildup-1106186004.html
January 10, 2023, 7:09 AM
The initiative, which in effect is the civilian equivalent of military conscription, comes alongside other defense plans ranging from increasing military spending to 2 percent of the GDP to nearly doubling the number of military conscripts.
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Libya Presidential Council Chairman, LNA Commander Hold Talks in Cairo, Advisor Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230110/libya-presidential-council-chairman-lna-commander-hold-talks-in-cairo-advisor-says-1106187359.html
January 10, 2023, 6:29 AM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - Libyan Presidential Council Chairman Mohamed Menfi and Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar held a meeting in Cairo, an advisor to the Presidential Council chairman told Sputnik.
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Japan and US Sign Agreement on Joint Development of New Generation Nuclear Reactors, Reports Suggest
https://sputniknews.com/20230110/japan-and-us-sign-agreement-on-joint-development-of-new-generation-nuclear-reactors-reports-suggest-1106187007.html
January 10, 2023, 6:20 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Japan and the United States reached an agreement on extending bilateral cooperation in development of next generation nuclear reactors and energy security, Japanese media reported on Tuesday.
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Swiss National Bank Reveals Biggest Loss in Its History
https://sputniknews.com/20230110/swiss-national-bank-reveals-biggest-loss-in-its-history-1106185855.html
January 10, 2023, 5:51 AM
The SNB’s previous record setback was in 2015, when the bank lost 23 billion francs ($24.9 billion).
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Peruvian Prime Minister Otarola Says Deadly Riots in Puno Were Orchestrated
https://sputniknews.com/20230110/peruvian-prime-minister-otarola-says-deadly-riots-in-puno-were-orchestrated--1106186432.html
January 10, 2023, 5:49 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Peruvian Prime Minister Alberto Otarola stated that the attack on Juliaca airport in the Puno Region (where at least 17 anti-government protesters reportedly died) was a premeditated plot and called on the prosecutor's office to find and punish those planning a coup.
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Think Tank: Simulation Predicts Taiwan Could Defeat China With US-Japan Aid in Invasion Scenario
https://sputniknews.com/20230110/think-tank-simulation-predicts-taiwan-could-defeat-china-with-us-japan-aid-in-invasion-scenario-1106184632.html
January 10, 2023, 4:04 AM
The United States is officially committed to a “one-China” policy, which concedes that Taiwan is part of China. However, the United States has kept informal relations with Taipei and provides arms to its government.
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UN Report Reveals Ozone is Healing Itself, Should Be ‘Normal’ by 2066
https://sputniknews.com/20230110/un-report-reveals-ozone-is-healing-itself-should-be-normal-by-2066-1106184458.html
January 10, 2023, 3:28 AM
Bromine and chlorine are both blamed for ozone depletion, and were banned in 1987 as part of the Montreal Protocol agreement. The deal was signed by every nation in the UN, effectively becoming the first universally-ratified treaty in the history of the governing body.
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McCarthy Clears Fist Hurdle as House Speaker After Republicans Unite to Pass Rules Package
https://sputniknews.com/20230110/mccarthy-clears-fist-hurdle-as-house-speaker-after-republicans-unite-to-pass-rules-package-1106184098.html
January 10, 2023, 2:42 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Republicans in the US House of Representatives came together to approve rules for the 118th Congress, marking battled-tested Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s first victory, just days after barely emerging from a grueling four-day Republican civil war with gavel in hand.
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Oil Begins Second Week in 2023 Up 1% on Hopes China Reopening Will Boost Consumption
https://sputniknews.com/20230110/oil-begins-second-week-in-2023-up-1-on-hopes-china-reopening-will-boost-consumption-1106183956.html
January 10, 2023, 2:32 AM
NEW YORK (Sputnik) - After the worst week in a month to launch the new year, crude prices rose 1% on Monday as trading entered the second week amid hopes that China’s reopening its economy will boost oil consumption.
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Report: US Struggling to Supply Ukraine With Effective Counterdrone Systems
https://sputniknews.com/20230110/report-us-struggling-to-supply-ukraine-with-effective-counterdrone-systems-1106182947.html
January 10, 2023, 1:56 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is reportedly struggling to supply Ukrainian troops with effective counterdrone systems to address the current modern aerial threat.
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Classified Docs From Biden's Time as Vice President Uncovered at Private Office
https://sputniknews.com/20230110/classified-docs-from-bidens-time-as-vice-president-uncovered-at-private-office-1106182787.html
January 10, 2023, 1:09 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Attorney General Merrick Garland tasked the US attorney in Chicago with a review of classified documents recovered from President Joe Biden’s office at a Washington-based think tank.
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Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin Improving, Transferred – Not Discharged – to Buffalo Hospital
https://sputniknews.com/20230110/buffalo-bills-safety-damar-hamlin-improving-transferred--not-discharged--to-buffalo-hospital-1106182565.html
January 10, 2023, 12:31 AM
The NFL held tributes to Hamlin before the Week 18 games were played on Saturday and Sunday.
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Nebenzia: West's Ukraine Tribunal Idea 'Ridiculous' & Not Worth Commenting On
https://sputniknews.com/20230110/nebenzia-wests-ukraine-tribunal-idea-ridiculous--not-worth-commenting-on-1106182437.html
January 10, 2023, 12:05 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Moscow finds the idea of a tribunal to investigate Russia for its alleged aggression against Ukraine ridiculous and a waste of time, the Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzia told journalists.
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Biden in Call With Lula Conveys US Unwavering Support for Brazil’s Democracy - White House
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/biden-in-call-with-lula-conveys-us-unwavering-support-for-brazils-democracy---white-house-1106181955.html
January 9, 2023, 11:03 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden spoke by telephone with his Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to convey Washington's unwavering support for Brazil’s democracy and condemn the attack on public institutions that took place over the weekend, according to a joint statement published by the White House.
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Watchdog Group Alleges US Rep. George Santos Committed Campaign Finance Violations
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/watchdog-group-alleges-us-rep-george-santos-committed-campaign-finance-violations-1106181493.html
January 9, 2023, 10:55 PM
George Santos was elected in November 2022; however, the first openly-gay Republican congressman was immediately hit with multiple scandals, including that he lied about his education, job experience and Jewish heritage.
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Virgin Orbit Marks First-Ever Launch From UK Soil But 'Anomaly' Prevents Payload From Reaching Orbit
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/blast-off-virgin-orbit-marks-first-ever-space-launch-from-uk-soil-1106181724.html
January 9, 2023, 10:32 PM
The Virgin Orbit launch was initially scheduled to take place in December 2022; however, officials were forced to postpone the flight after the vessel failed to meet all of its license terms on time.
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NASA Confirms Massive Retired Satellite Safely Crashed Off Coast of Alaska
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/nasa-confirms-massive-retired-satellite-safely-crashed-off-coast-of-alaska-1106181327.html
January 9, 2023, 9:59 PM
According to tracking projects, there are some 23,000 pieces of space debris larger than a softball orbiting the Earth, many of which are pieces of leftover satellites or rocket pieces, but all of which pose a potential threat to spacecraft in orbit. Nations have begun proposing “cleanup” projects in recent years to eliminate some of the junk.
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'It's Just a Damn Mess': US' Korean War Memorial Misspells More Than 1,000 Names
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/its-just-a-damn-mess-us-korean-war-memorial-misspells-more-than-1000-names-1106181055.html
January 9, 2023, 9:40 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A $22 million wall of remembrance being built to honor the names of US service members killed during the 1950-53 Korean War is so sloppy that it misses 500 dead victims including a Congressional Medal of Honor winner and it misspells the names of 1,015 people on it, historians told US media on Monday.
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Venezuela Issues Arrest Warrants for Leaders of Opposition Parliament - Attorney General
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/venezuela-issues-arrest-warrants-for-leaders-of-opposition-parliament---attorney-general-1106180450.html
January 9, 2023, 8:26 PM
CARACAS (Sputnik) - The Venezuelan Prosecutor General's Office issued arrest warrants for former lawmakers, members of the presidium of the 2015 National Assembly, which operates in parallel with the country's official parliament, Attorney General Tarek William Saab said on Monday.
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'Sources' Claim UK Could Give Challenger 2 Tanks to Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/sources-claim-uk-could-give-challenger-2-tanks-to-ukraine-1106178840.html
January 9, 2023, 7:49 PM
While Western countries have sent a bewildering hodgepodge of Soviet-era weaponry, NATO-standard artillery and lightly-armoured patrol vehicles to the Kiev regime, none have yet risked pitting their main battle tanks against Russian forces.
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Canberra’s Ex-PM Turnbull Blasts AUKUS Sub Deal as ‘Abdication of Australian Sovereignty’
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/canberras-ex-pm-turnbull-blasts-aukus-sub-deal-as-abdication-of-australian-sovereignty-1106179642.html
January 9, 2023, 7:31 PM
In comments made on Twitter on Sunday, former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull criticized his successor, Scott Morrison, for penning a deal with Washington in 2021 to buy nuclear-powered attack submarines from the United States, as well as present Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for continuing the deal.
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Why is Biden's Immigration Policy Failing?
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/why-is-bidens-immigration-policy-failing-1106172744.html
January 9, 2023, 7:01 PM
The United States’ immense wealth has long made the country a prime destination for residents of the not-quite-as-successful countries in the Americas who want to improve their lot, apparently without checking exactly how this wealth is distributed in the country.
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Ex-Brazilian President Bolsonaro Reportedly Hospitalized in US With Abdominal Pain
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/ex-brazilian-president-bolsonaro-reportedly-hospitalized-in-us-with-abdominal-pain-1106178171.html
January 9, 2023, 6:19 PM
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been admitted to AdventHealth Celebration hospital in the US state of Florida with severe abdominal pain, a Brazilian newspaper reported on Monday.
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Russia to Extend Syria Cross-Border Aid Mechanism Only if West Changes Approach: Envoy to UN
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/russia-to-extend-syria-cross-border-aid-mechanism-only-if-west-changes-approach-1106177880.html
January 9, 2023, 6:15 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russia will extend the cross-border mechanism in Syria in July only if the Western countries in the UN Security Council change their approach to the provisions of humanitarian aid, Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzia said on Monday.
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Switzerland to Deploy 5,000 Troops to Provide Security at Davos Forum
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/switzerland-to-deploy-5000-troops-to-provide-security-at-davos-forum-1106174249.html
January 9, 2023, 6:01 PM
ZURICH (Sputnik) - Up to 5,000 Swiss military personnel will be deployed to provide logistics and security for participants at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos next week, the Swiss government said on Monday.
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Gas Futures in Europe Rally 12% to Almost $850 Per Thousand Cubic Meters
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/gas-futures-in-europe-rally-12-to-almost-850-per-thousand-cubic-meters-1106173988.html
January 9, 2023, 5:53 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Gas futures in Europe rally almost 12%, approaching $850 per thousand cubic meters, according to the London-based ICE exchange.
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Negotiations Between UK Health Minister, Trade Unions Fail Due to Gov't Position, Union Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/negotiations-between-uk-health-minister-trade-unions-fail-due-to-govt-position-union-says-1106173859.html
January 9, 2023, 5:51 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Negotiations between UK Health Secretary Steve Barclay and unions representing health workers ahead of a new strike have failed due to the government's demanding more productivity without offering a pay raise, a spokesperson for the Unite union said on Monday.
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WATCH: Russian Rocket Artillery Obliterates Ukrainian Reinforcements
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/watch-russian-rocket-artillery-obliterates-ukrainian-reinforcements-1106173068.html
January 9, 2023, 5:37 PM
A particular example of the Russian military destroying Kiev's forces amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has emerged on social media.
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‘Penny-Wise, Pound-Foolish’: US ‘Embargo’ Driving China to Pioneer Own Semiconductor Industry
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/penny-wise-pound-foolish-us-embargo-driving-china-to-pioneer-own-semiconductor-industry-1106173244.html
January 9, 2023, 5:27 PM
After Washington declared itself to be in “great power competition” with Russia and China in 2018, it launched a massive effort to “decouple” the US and Chinese economies. Americans were blocked from buying from and doing business with numerous Chinese tech companies in an effort to cut off China’s access to western technology.
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Canada Purchases 88 F-35 Fighter Jets in $14.2Bln Deal With Lockheed Martin
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/canada-purchases-88-f-35-fighter-jets-in-142bln-deal-with-lockheed-martin-1106172882.html
January 9, 2023, 4:47 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Canadian government has inked a C$19 billion (US$14.2 billion) deal with Lockheed Martin to acquire a fleet of 88 F-35 fighter jets, Minister of Defense Anita Anand said on Monday.
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US House to Vote on Rules for 118th Congress Following McCarthy Concessions to Conference
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/us-house-to-vote-on-rules-for-118th-congress-following-mccarthy-concessions-to-conference-1106172301.html
January 9, 2023, 4:14 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives on Monday will vote on adopting rules for the 118th Congress, following Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s deal with members of the House Republican Conference to alter the rules in exchange for supporting his leadership bid.
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European Commission Allocates $536Mln for Reconstruction of Flood-Hit Pakistan
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/european-commission-allocates-536mln-for-reconstruction-of-flood-hit-pakistan-1106172085.html
January 9, 2023, 4:05 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union on Monday allocated 500 million euros ($536 million) for the reconstruction work in Pakistan after devastating floods that killed over 1,700 people and destroyed enormous number of houses, arable lands and livelihoods in 2022, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
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Prince Harry Believes Return to UK Impossible After Family Rift
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/prince-harry-believes-return-to-uk-impossible-after-family-rift-1106171791.html
January 9, 2023, 3:56 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – British Prince Harry ruled out the possibility of his family returning to the United Kingdom, saying that a "third party" would make it unsurvivable even if such an arrangement was done between him and the other Royals.
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Brazil's Security Forces Cordon Off Military Headquarters Near Protesters' Camp
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/brazils-security-forces-cordon-off-military-headquarters-near-protesters-camp-1106171459.html
January 9, 2023, 3:40 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Brazil's military police and army have set up barriers in front of the headquarters of the country's armed forces in Brazilia, next to where supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro set up a tent camp, Brazilian news portal reported on Monday.
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As the London Underground Turns 160, What Are the World’s Most Famous Metros?
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/as-the-london-underground-turns-160-what-are-the-worlds-most-famous-metros-1106163997.html
January 9, 2023, 3:25 PM
The London Underground railway marks the 160th anniversary of the launch of its first line today. ‘The Tube’ has since become a pop-cultural icon of the British capital.
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US Reportedly Donates $9 Mln of Military Equipment to Somali Army
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/us-reportedly-donates-9-mln-of-military-equipment-to-somali-army-1106169694.html
January 9, 2023, 3:25 PM
Somali officials declared that Al-Shabaab* jihadists seek negotiations amid mass offensives against them by the government. According to the country's deputy defense minister, talks are only possible with Somali militants but not with foreigners.
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Russian Human Rights Commissioner to Meet Ukrainian Counterpart in Turkey on Jan 12-14
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/russian-human-rights-commissioner-to-meet-ukrainian-counterpart-in-turkey-on-jan-12-14-1106170323.html
January 9, 2023, 3:24 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Commissioner for Human Rights Tatiana Moskalkova announced on Monday the plans to meet with Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Lubinets, in Turkey on January 12-14.
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Rolls-Royce Reports All-Time Sales Record
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/rolls-royce-reports-all-time-sales-record-1106168468.html
January 9, 2023, 3:16 PM
The car manufacturer claimed to have enjoyed the most stunning success in its nearly 120-year history in 2022 and is confident about bright prospects for the future.
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US Lawmakers Say No Refuge for Bolsonaro in US After Supporters Storm Brazil Congress
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/us-lawmakers-say-no-refuge-for-bolsonaro-in-us-after-supporters-storm-brazil-congress-1106169971.html
January 9, 2023, 3:08 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States should no longer provide refuge to former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who has been in Florida since late December, after the Brazil Congress storming, US Democratic lawmakers said.
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South Africa to Advance African Agenda in BRICS, Ramaphosa Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/south-africa-to-advance-african-agenda-in-brics-ramaphosa-says--1106167858.html
January 9, 2023, 2:53 PM
South Africa officially assumed the BRICS presidency for 2023 on January 1, taking over from China. The main theme of the county's presidency is “BRICS and Africa: Partnership for Mutually Accelerated Growth, Sustainable Development and Inclusive Multilateralism.” The summit under this theme is scheduled to be held in August.
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Russian Scientist Explains Whether Permafrost 'Zombie Viruses' Pose Threat to Humans
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/russian-scientist-explains-whether-permafrost-zombie-viruses-pose-threat-to-humans-1106167084.html
January 9, 2023, 2:51 PM
Researchers believe that further study is needed to dispel concerns that the viruses could become a ticking time bomb once they reemerge from their ice-shuttered dwelling.
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Sweden to Nearly Double Annual Number of Military Conscripts
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/sweden-to-nearly-double-annual-number-of-military-conscripts-1106169092.html
January 9, 2023, 2:46 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Swedish government has decided to nearly double its annual number of military recruits to 10,000 to boost the country's defense capabilities amid the Ukrainian conflict, Americain news agency reported on Monday.
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UK Households Will Be £2,100 Short By Late 2023: Survey
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/uk-households-will-be-2100-short-by-late-2023---survey-1106163530.html
January 9, 2023, 2:26 PM
Inflation in Britain has already set a 40-year record and the general background of economic life in the United Kingdom has been turbulent since 2021, while forecasts are not encouraging.
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Over 7,000 Hospital Nurses Strike in New York
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/over-7000-hospital-nurses-strike-in-new-york--1106168223.html
January 9, 2023, 2:25 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – More than 7,000 nurses in New York City are striking Monday, according to a union release.
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Poland Declares Sputnik Correspondent Bezeka Unwanted
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/poland-declares-sputnik-correspondent-bezeka-unwanted-1106166738.html
January 9, 2023, 2:07 PM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Poland has declared Sputnik correspondent Viktor Bezeka unwanted in the country over his journalistic activities, allegedly directed against Warsaw and the European Union, the office of Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Monday.
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Is There a Limit to US National Debt?
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/is-there-a-limit-to-us-national-debt-1106161227.html
January 9, 2023, 1:59 PM
In December 2021, the US federal debt ceiling was raised by $2.5 trillion to $31.381 trillion, a figure which is expected to last until at least July 2023.
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Whale or Loch Ness Monster? Mysterious Creature Caught on Video Near Atlantic Beach
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/whale-or-loch-ness-monster-mysterious-creature-caught-on-video-near-atlantic-beach-1106162021.html
January 9, 2023, 1:30 PM
While some netizens seemed unsure of what kind of creature appeared on the film, others suggested that it might have been an alligator or possibly a whale calf.
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Biden Declares State of Emergency for California Due to Winter Storms
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/biden-declares-state-of-emergency-for-california-due-to-winter-storms--1106165123.html
January 9, 2023, 1:25 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden has declared a state of emergency for California, ordering federal assistance to supplement local, tribal, and state responses to successive winter storms, flooding and mudslides, the White House said on Monday.
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Osaka, Japan Residents Spot Whale in Local River for First Time - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/osaka-japan-residents-spot-whale-in-local-river-for-first-time---video-1106154595.html
January 9, 2023, 1:19 PM
Residents of the Japanese city of Osaka were visited for the first time by a whale. Experts have suggested that the animal could have gotten lost while searching for food.
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UN Sudan Mission Launches Final Round of Talks on Transition to Civil Government
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/un-sudan-mission-launches-final-round-of-talks-on-transition-to-civil-government-1106162698.html
January 9, 2023, 1:16 PM
The Sudanese military seized power in the country on October 25, 2021, under the leadership of General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. Soon after, the process of transition to a civilian government was initiated.
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Eskom's CEO Resigned Over 'Tough Job,' Says South Africa's Ramaphosa
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/eskoms-ceo-resigned-over-tough-job-says-south-africas-ramaphosa--1106162544.html
January 9, 2023, 12:35 PM
State utility firm Eskom Holdings announced on December 14 that Andre de Ruyter, who officially became the company's CEO in January 2020, is going to resign, but will stay in charge until March 31 while his replacement takes over. South Africa's cabinet appointed a new board of directors in September.
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Militants Shell Aircraft at Airport in Indonesia's Highland Papua During Landing: Report
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/militants-shell-aircraft-at-airport-in-indonesias-highland-papua-during-landing---reports-1106163301.html
January 9, 2023, 12:32 PM
MOSCOW, January 9 (Sputnik) - An armed group shelled a civilian aircraft that was about to land at the Oksibil Airport in the Indonesian province of Highland Papua, Indonesian news agency reported on Monday, citing local authorities.
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New Zealand to Vaccinate People Against Mpox With Unapproved Vaccine, Report Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/new-zealand-to-vaccinate-people-against-mpox-with-unapproved-vaccine---reports-1106161787.html
January 9, 2023, 11:28 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - New Zealand authorities are preparing to vaccinate the population against mpox, also known as monkeypox, with a vaccine that has not yet been approved, local media reported on Monday.
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Europe, NATO 'Pumped Tens of Billions of Dollars' of Arms Supplies Into Ukraine: Kremlin
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/europe-nato-pumped-tens-of-billions-of-dollars-of-arms-supplies-into-ukraine---kremlin-1106161472.html
January 9, 2023, 11:14 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The EU and NATO have supplied "tens of billions of dollars" worth of arms to Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
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Breakaway Somaliland Discovers Oil – Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/breakaway-somaliland-discovers-oil--ministry-1106159628.html
January 9, 2023, 11:03 AM
Regarding itself as the successor to colonial-era British Somaliland, the Republic of Somaliland is a self-proclaimed Islamic state which declared independence in 1991 during the collapse of Somalia. Since, the country has been making unsuccessful efforts to gain international recognition.
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At Least 46 People Injured After Protests in Brazil
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/at-least-46-people-injured-after-protests-in-brazil--1106160985.html
January 9, 2023, 11:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least 46 people were injured as a result of protests in Brazil, Spanish newspaper reported, citing data from the capital's hospital.
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US, Japan Discuss Extension of Security Umbrella Into Space
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/us-japan-discuss-extension-of-security-umbrella-into-space-1106160393.html
January 9, 2023, 10:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Tokyo and Washington are planning to include the protection of key Japanese satellites to the Article 5 of the bilateral security treaty, Japanese media reported.
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'I'll Share in Time': Former FTX President Declines Question on What He Knew About the Firm
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/ill-share-in-time-former-ftx-president-declines-question-on-what-he-knew-about-the-firm-1106149998.html
January 9, 2023, 10:46 AM
The scandal around FTX and its bankruptcy had an impact on the market, negatively affecting cryptocurrency prices and severely shaking the trust of users and investors. And as it was revealed, there may be details from a former high-ranking employee in the future.
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Bank of Switzerland Expects $143Bln Loss in 2022
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/bank-of-switzerland-expects-143bln-loss-in-2022-1106160133.html
January 9, 2023, 10:33 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Swiss National Bank stated on Monday its losses in 2022 would reach 132 billion Swiss francs ($143 billion) mainly due to foreign currency fluctuations.
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Senegal Raises Fuel Prices to Alleviate Budget Strains
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/senegal-raises-fuel-prices-to-alleviate-budget-strains-1106159086.html
January 9, 2023, 10:29 AM
Senegal, as well as most of its neighbors in West Africa, is facing a significant increase in cost of living, which is largely attributed to rising global hydrocarbon prices caused by the lingering effects of the COVID pandemic and general economic turbulence. Surging energy and food prices led to inflation in the country reaching a record high.
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‘Let’s Get in the Room Now’: House GOP Lawmaker Calls for Battle Over US Debt Ceiling
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/lets-get-in-the-room-now-house-gop-lawmaker-calls-for-battle-over-us-debt-ceiling-1106153617.html
January 9, 2023, 9:56 AM
The debt ceiling, also known as the debt limit, is a cap on the total amount of money that the US government is authorized to borrow via Treasury securities to fulfill its financial obligations.
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Draft Law to Denounce Convention Criminalizing Corruption Submitted to Russian State Duma
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/draft-law-to-denounce-convention-criminalizing-corruption-submitted-to-russian-state-duma-1106162231.html
January 9, 2023, 9:43 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has submitted to the lower house a draft law providing for the denunciation of the Criminal Law Convention on Corruption, according to the State Duma's electronic database on Monday.
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China's Yuan Hits Highest Level Since August 2022 Amid COVID-19 Restrictions Lifting
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/chinas-yuan-hits-highest-level-since-august-2022-amid-covid-19-restrictions-lifting-1106155549.html
January 9, 2023, 9:28 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The central bank of China began the week by strengthening the national currency amid COVID-19 restrictions’ lifting for those entering from abroad, setting the yuan against the US dollar at 6.8265 on Monday.
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Facebook to Remove Content Supporting Riots in Brazil
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/facebook-to-remove-content-supporting-riots-in-brazil-1106155409.html
January 9, 2023, 9:18 AM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Facebook* will remove all content that supports or endorses riots in Brazil for violating the company's policy, Andy Stone, spokesman for Meta**, said on Monday.
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About 350 Mln Africans Suffer From Food Insecurity, Red Cross Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/about-350-mln-africans-suffer-from-food-insecurity-red-cross-says-1106152852.html
January 9, 2023, 9:17 AM
In December, Patrick Youssef, regional director for Africa at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said that the majority of the grain which was exported under the so-called Ukraine grain deal did not reach Africa.
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Musk Says Twitter Will Add Text-Formatting Functions
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/musk-says-twitter-will-add-text-formatting-functions-1106154908.html
January 9, 2023, 9:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US entrepreneur and Twitter owner Elon Musk on Monday announced the implementation of text-formatting functions in the social network.
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At Least 5 Journalists Attacked While Covering Sunday Protests in Brazil's Capital
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/at-least-5-journalists-attacked-while-covering-sunday-protests-in-brazils-capital-1106154712.html
January 9, 2023, 8:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least five journalists were attacked or had their equipment broken while covering the Sunday protests in Brazil, the Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism (Abraji) said on Monday.
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Russian Forces Take Village of Bakhmutskoe Under Control
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/russian-forces-take-village-of-bakhmutskoe-under-control-1106154135.html
January 9, 2023, 8:26 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Defense Staff of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) said on Monday that the Russian forces had taken control of the village of Bakhmutskoe near the town of Soledar and northeast of Bakhmut (also known as Artyomovsk).
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Nigerian Army Colonel Reportedly Abducted by Terrorists, Freed From Captivity After Gunfight
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/nigerian-army-colonel-reportedly-abducted-by-terrorists-freed-from-captivity-after-gunfight-1106153372.html
January 9, 2023, 8:16 AM
Nigeria is regularly subjected to violent attacks, killings and kidnappings, carried out either by armed bandits or jihadist groups for ransom and other purposes. Terrorism and insurgent violence has long been a major threat to security across the region.
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ICRC Looking at Facial Recognition Systems for Identifying Missing Persons - Spokesperson
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/icrc-looking-at-facial-recognition-systems-for-identifying-missing-persons---spokesperson-1106151828.html
January 9, 2023, 7:58 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) seeks to use the latest technology to be more efficient at fulfilling its humanitarian mandate and is currently working on facial recognition projects, ICRC Spokesperson in Ukraine Achille Despres told Sputnik.
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Erdogan to Discuss Gas Hub Project, Ukraine With Cabinet on January 9
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/erdogan-to-discuss-gas-hub-project-ukraine-with-cabinet-on-january-9-1106152224.html
January 9, 2023, 6:59 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - The gas hub project in Turkey proposed by Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as Ankara's diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukrainian crisis will be discussed later on Monday at a cabinet meeting chaired by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a diplomatic source told Sputnik.
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Turkish Foreign Minister Cavusoglu Starts Five-Nation Africa Tour With South Africa
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/turkish-foreign-minister-cavusoglu-starts-five-nation-africa-tour-with-south-africa-1106151040.html
January 9, 2023, 6:55 AM
Africa is one of the key destinations of Turkey's foreign policy. In 2013, Ankara proclaimed the adoption of the Turkey-Africa Partnership policy, which, according to the Turkish government, takes the motto of "African issues require African solutions."
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What Will Be on Japanese PM's Agenda During His Western Tour?
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/what-will-be-on-japanese-pms-agenda-during--his-western-tour-1106150477.html
January 9, 2023, 6:37 AM
Ahead of his departure, Kishida told reporters that he hopes “to have candid, heart-to-heart talks” with his G7 counterparts “and further deepen personal relationships of trust.”
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ICRC Offices in Kiev, Moscow Boost Cooperation to Give Aid in Impartial Manner - Spokesman
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/icrc-offices-in-kiev-moscow-boost-cooperation-to-give-aid-in-impartial-manner---spokesman-1106151383.html
January 9, 2023, 6:29 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The offices of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Kiev and Moscow have increased cooperation in order to better provide much needed humanitarian assistance in an impartial manner, ICRC Kiev office spokesperson Achille Despres told Sputnik.
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Over 30 People Kidnapped at Railroad Station in Nigeria
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/over-30-people-kidnapped-at-railroad-station-in-nigeria-1106150367.html
January 9, 2023, 6:29 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than 30 people have been kidnapped at a railroad station in Nigeria’s southern Edo State, according to a statement from Governor Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki.
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Almost Million Chickens to Be Culled in Japan in Single Day - Agriculture Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/almost-million-chickens-to-be-culled-in-japan-in-single-day---agriculture-ministry-1106150939.html
January 9, 2023, 6:16 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Around 930,000 chickens will be culled on Monday in the Japanese prefecture of Ibaraki due to the outbreak of bird flu, the Agriculture Ministry said.
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China Successfully Carries Out Its First Space Launch This Year
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/china-successfully-carries-out-its-first-space-launch-this-year-1106150761.html
January 9, 2023, 6:06 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China has successfully launched the Shijian-23 satellite, completing its first space launch this year, the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) informs.
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Swedish PM on Stalled NATO Bid: Turkey Wants Things Stockholm ‘Cannot Give’
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/swedish-pm-on-stalled-nato-bid-turkey-wants-things-stockholm-cannot-give-1106149180.html
January 9, 2023, 5:41 AM
In May 2022, Sweden and neighboring Finland broke with decades of military non-alignment and applied to join the US-led alliance, citing a change in their security landscape following Russia's special operation in Ukraine.
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Over 60% of Germans Want Lambrecht to Step Down as Defense Minister, Poll Shows
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/over-60-of-germans-want-lambrecht-to-step-down-as-defense-minister-poll-shows-1106149027.html
January 9, 2023, 5:06 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Nearly two-thirds of Germans want Christine Lambrecht 's resignation as German Defense Minister, according to a new study conducted by the Institute for New Social Answers (INSA).
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Brasilia Unrest: Federal District Governor Ibaneis Rocha Reportedly Removed From Post
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/brazils-federal-district-governor-ibaneis-rocha-removed-from-post---reports-1106148481.html
January 9, 2023, 4:31 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Brazilian Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes has ruled to remove Governor of the Federal District Ibaneis Rocha from office for three months after the unrest at government buildings in Brasilia, local media reported.
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Biden in Mexico for North American Summit, Talk Will Focus on Immigration and Drug Trafficking
https://sputniknews.com/20230109/biden-in-mexico-for-north-american-summit-talk-will-focus-on-immigration-and-drug-trafficking-1106147961.html
January 9, 2023, 4:01 AM
The summit, which is being referred to as the "three amigos" summit, started off with a politically charged bang when Biden made his first trip to the US-Mexico border since taking office. He is expected to meet with Trudeau and AMLO to discuss immigration issues, drug trafficking, climate change, trade, the economy and energy.
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Biden Makes First Public Comment About Pro-Bolsonaro Rioters, 400 Reportedly Arrested So Far
https://sputniknews.com/20230108/biden-makes-first-public-comment-about-pro-bolsonaro-rioters-150-arrested-so-far-1106147550.html
January 8, 2023, 11:34 PM
On Sunday supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro stormed the National Congress building in Brasilia, the capital of Brazil. The rioters, who are seeking to keep Bolsonaro in power despite President Lula da Silva's election win in October, rushed past police and caused damage to government buildings.
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US Condemns 'Any Effort to Undermine Democracy in Brazil', Says National Security Adviser
https://sputniknews.com/20230108/us-condemns-any-effort-to-undermine-democracy-in-brazil-says-national-security-adviser-1106147118.html
January 8, 2023, 9:57 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden is following the situation in Brazil, where supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro seized the congress building in the capital city of Brasilia, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said.
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Annual TTF Gas Price in Europe Up by 166% in 2022 Year-on-Year, According to Elexys
https://sputniknews.com/20230108/annual-ttf-gas-price-in-europe-up-by-166-in-2022-year-on-year-according-to-elexys-1106146994.html
January 8, 2023, 9:44 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The average annual gas price at the largest European gas hub TTF increased 2.7 times in 2022 year-on-year, to 123.3 euros ($131.25) per megawatt-hour (MWh), according to data from Belgian energy company Elexys revealed on Sunday.
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Ukraine's SBU Prepares Provocation in Kharkov Region to Discredit Russian Army - Moscow
https://sputniknews.com/20230108/ukraines-sbu-prepares-provocation-in-kharkiv-region-to-discredit-russian-army---moscow-1106146859.html
January 8, 2023, 8:51 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) prepared a provocation using the bodies of civilians who died in the Kharkov region in order to subsequently accuse Russia of torturing ordinary citizens, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
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Biden Arrives in El Paso to Tour US Southern Border For First Time Since Taking Office
https://sputniknews.com/20230108/biden-arrives-in-el-paso-to-tour-us-southern-border-for-first-time-since-taking-office-1106146662.html
January 8, 2023, 8:40 PM
EL PASO, Texas (Sputnik) - President Joe Biden arrived in El Paso, Texas, on Sunday afternoon to tour the US southern border amid record-breaking numbers of migrants illegally entering the United States since he took office, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
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Bolsonaro Supporters Storm Presidential Palace and Congress Building
https://sputniknews.com/20230108/bolsonaro-supporters-storm-presidential-palace-and-congress-building-1106146538.html
January 8, 2023, 8:28 PM
Supporters of Brazil’s former president have been protesting the results of the October 30 presidential elections which saw Lula defeat Bolsonaro by a thin margin. Supporters of the former president have been protesting since then, by blocking roads, setting vehicles on fire, and camping outside of military buildings.
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Sex & Death: Japanese Scientists Explore Possible Ties Between Sexual Interest and Mortality Risk
https://sputniknews.com/20230108/sex-death-japanese-scientists-explore-possible-ties-between-sexual-interest-and-mortality-risk-1106146106.html
January 8, 2023, 7:06 PM
The team behind the study claims that their work is "the first to prospectively examine associations between sexual interest and all-cause mortality."
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Unexplained Antennas Discovered by Utah Authorities
https://sputniknews.com/20230108/strange-antennas-of-unclear-origin-purpose-discovered-by-authorities-in-utah-1106145365.html
January 8, 2023, 6:55 PM
One theory suggests that the antennas may be part of a digital mining operation for cryptocurrency tokens.
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Chinese Army Conducts Military Drills in Taiwanese Waters, Airspace
https://sputniknews.com/20230108/chinese-army-conducts-military-drills-in-taiwanese-waters-airspace-1106145697.html
January 8, 2023, 6:39 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) held military exercises on Sunday in Taiwanese waters and airspace in order to test the combat effectiveness of Chinese troops, Shi Yi, spokesperson for the PLA Eastern Theater Command, said.
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US Border City Cleaned of Illegal Migrants Ahead of Biden's Visit
https://sputniknews.com/20230108/us-border-city-cleaned-of-illegal-migrants-ahead-of-bidens-visit-1106145236.html
January 8, 2023, 6:17 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Texas Governor Greg Abbott said on Sunday that illegal immigrants are being expelled from the streets of the border city of El Paso with their tent camps demolished in preparation for the arrival of US President Joe Biden.
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Ukrainian Special Services Prepare Major Anti-Russia False Flag in Kharkov Region, MoD Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230108/ukrainian-special-services-prepare-major-anti-russia-provocation-in-kharkov-region-mod-says-1106145041.html
January 8, 2023, 5:33 PM
The provocation will reportedly use dug-up and disfigured dead bodies from local cemeteries to accuse Russia of war crimes.
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James Webb Telescope Exposes Dawn of Universe Galactic Features
https://sputniknews.com/20230108/james-webb-telescope-exposes-dawn-of-universe-galactic-features-1106141388.html
January 8, 2023, 5:05 PM
The images supplied by the telescope may lead to changes in the existing theoretical models of galactic evolution.
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