Increase in Orcas Attacking Boats 'One Incident Every Day' in June
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/increase-in-orcas-attacking-boats-one-incident-every-day-in-june-1111253362.html
June 17, 2023, 9:18 PM
The website orcas.pt, created by Rui Alves, allows sailors to report sightings and attacks by orcas, providing a comprehensive map of the incidents. Recently, the website began reporting a surge in encounters between orcas and boats off the coasts of Spain and Portugal, which prompted alarm among sailors and experts alike.
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Ukraine Demilitarization Mainly Completed as Kiev Using Own Weapons Much Less
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/ukraine-demilitarization-mainly-completed-as-kiev-using-own-weapons-much-less-1111253113.html
June 17, 2023, 8:31 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday that Ukraine's demilitarization had been mainly completed as Kiev was using its own weapons much less and deploying more weapons supplied by the West.
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German MP Blasts 'Bandera Baerbocks and Volodymyr Habecks' Over Ukraine Aid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/german-mp-blasts-bandera-baerbocks-and-volodymyr-habecks-over-ukraine-aid-1111252611.html
June 17, 2023, 7:21 PM
While Berlin appears content to provide assistance to the regime in Kiev as the Ukrainian conflict drags on, it seems that not all of lawmakers are thrilled by the prospects of continuously bankrolling Kiev.
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Watch Russian Army Destroy Enemy Stronghold Using Kamikaze Drone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/watch-russian-army-destroy-enemy-stronghold-using-kamikaze-drone-1111247864.html
June 17, 2023, 7:12 PM
Earlier this month, Kiev launched a much-hyped counteroffensive which resulted in thousands of Ukrainian militants killed and expensive Western equipment destroyed.
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Indonesia Expects Russia's Participation in ASEAN Summit in Fall
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/indonesia-expects-russias-participation-in-asean-summit-in-fall-1111252441.html
June 17, 2023, 6:55 PM
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Indonesia, this year's chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), expects Russia to take part in the summit in Jakarta this fall, chairman of the Russia-ASEAN Business Council Ivan Polyakov told Sputnik on Saturday.
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EU Would Likely Have Imposed Anti-Russian Sanctions Without US Prompt - Kneissl
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/eu-would-likely-have-imposed-anti-russian-sanctions-without-us-prompt-kneissl-says-1111251990.html
June 17, 2023, 6:41 PM
While the US may enjoy considerable influence over the EU, one should not disregard the "tremendous power" the European Commission wields within the union, says former Austrian Foreign Minister Karin Kneissl.
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Suspect in Macron Assassination Attempt Taken Into Custody - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/suspect-in-macron-assassination-attempt-taken-into-custody---reports-1111252095.html
June 17, 2023, 6:13 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - French law enforcement authorities have taken into custody a 20-year-old activist suspected of plotting to assassinate President Emmanuel Macron on April 27 this year during the leader's visit to the eastern Doubs department to mark the 175th anniversary of the abolition of slavery in France, media reported on Saturday.
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Putin: Kiev Threw Possible Russia-Ukraine Settlement Deal 'Into Dustbin of History'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/putin-kiev-threw-possible-russia-ukraine-settlement-deal-into-dustbin-of-history-1111251774.html
June 17, 2023, 5:47 PM
STRELNA, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin presented the African delegation with the draft of the Istanbul agreement on the Ukraine settlement, which, as the Russian president said, specifies everything from the number of armed forces to units of military equipment and personnel.
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'We Are Doomed': Netizens Baffled as Biden Ends Speech With 'God Save the Queen'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/we-are-doomed-netizens-baffled-as-biden-ends-speech-with-god-save-the-queen-1111250805.html
June 17, 2023, 5:05 PM
White House physicians insist that Biden is a "healthy, vigorous, 80-year-old male, who is fit to successfully execute the duties of the Presidency." Recent red flags, including constant gaffes and strange behavior, would suggest otherwise, however.
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Mars and Venus to Adorn Summer Solstice Evening Sky
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/mars-and-venus-to-adorn-summer-solstice-evening-sky-1111249542.html
June 17, 2023, 3:59 PM
Stargazers around the world are going to be in for quite a treat next week, with a major occurence illuminating the night sky.
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Biden Says US Will Not Simplify Ukraine's NATO Accession, Kiev Should Fulfill Requirements
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/biden-says-us-will-not-simplify-ukraines-nato-accession-kiev-should-fulfill-requirements-1111249698.html
June 17, 2023, 2:56 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden said on Saturday that Washington would not facilitate Ukraine's possible accession to NATO and that Kiev should meet all the requirements to become a member of the alliance.
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Putin Meets South African President Ramaphosa in St. Petersburg
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/putin-meets-south-african-president-ramaphosa-in-st-petersburg-1111246682.html
June 17, 2023, 2:45 PM
After bilateral talks, the Russian president will also meet with other African leaders from Senegal, Zambia, the Comoros and Egypt to discuss their plan for a peaceful solution to the Ukraine conflict.
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GOP Probe: Biden Family Received 'Up to $30 Mln' From Foreigners
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/gop-probe-biden-family-received-up-to-30-mln-from-foreigners-1111248541.html
June 17, 2023, 2:18 PM
A recent poll previously revealed that most potential voters in the US believe that President Joe Biden and his family received payments from overseas in order to influence the White House policy.
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Russia's Samara Region to Launch Drone Production in December
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/russias-samara-region-to-launch-drone-production-in-december-1111249397.html
June 17, 2023, 2:14 PM
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Production of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is expected to begin in December in Russia's Samara Region, potentially creating 1,000 working places, regional governor Dmitry Azarov told Sputnik on Saturday.
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Death Toll From Terrorist Attack on Ugandan School Rises to 41 - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/-death-toll-from-terrorist-attack-on-ugandan-school-rises-to-41---reports-1111249068.html
June 17, 2023, 2:08 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The death toll from a terrorist attack by Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels on a school in Uganda's southwestern Kasese district has risen to 41, media reported on Saturday.
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Saudi Foreign Minister Pays First Official Visit to Iran in 7 Years - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/saudi-foreign-minister-pays-first-official-visit-to-iran-in-7-years---reports-1111248800.html
June 17, 2023, 1:53 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud arrived in Iran on Saturday for his first visit to the country since Riyadh and Tehran severed diplomatic ties seven years ago, Iranian media reported.
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Belgian Resident Wins Lawsuit Against Tesla Over Frequent Car Breakdowns - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/belgian-resident-wins-lawsuit-against-tesla-over-frequent-car-breakdowns---reports-1111247725.html
June 17, 2023, 12:43 PM
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - A Belgian resident has won a 158,600-euro ($174,000) cash settlement from Tesla over quality issues with the Model S P100D he bought four years ago, Belgian media reported on Saturday.
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Blinken Discusses Regional Issues With South Korean Counterpart Before Going to China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/blinken-discusses-regional-issues-with-south-korean-counterpart-before-going-to-china-1111246974.html
June 17, 2023, 12:21 PM
SEOUL (Sputnik) - South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin held a phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken about Seoul and Washington's relations with Beijing, as well as about North Korea, the South Korean Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
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Russia Launched Group Strike on Decision-Making Center of Ukraine's Armed Forces
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/russia-launched-group-strike-on-decision-making-center-of-ukraines-armed-forces-1111246789.html
June 17, 2023, 12:02 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian military carried out a group strike with long-range precision weapons on one of the decision-making centers of the Ukrainian armed forces on Friday, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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Xi-Gates Meeting: US Billionaire 'Will Continue to Be Friend to China'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/xi-gates-meeting-us-billionaire-will-continue-to-be-friend-to-china-1111245828.html
June 17, 2023, 12:00 PM
It’s no surprise that Gates was quick to seize the opportunity to visit China after Beijing lifted COVID restrictions late last year, Ross Feingold, a political risk analyst who has over twenty years’ experience advising clients on political risk in Taiwan, told Sputnik.
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Scott Ritter: Ukrainian Counteroffensive’s Second Week Ends in Failure
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/scott-ritter-ukrainian-counteroffensives-second-week-ends-in-failure-1111243899.html
June 17, 2023, 12:00 PM
Operation enters the second week of Ukraine’s long-awaited and highly touted counteroffensive, some basic conclusions can be drawn even though the fighting continues, and will continue to rage, for some time to come.
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BRICS Expansion: US-Led Organizations ‘Have Lost Their Credibility’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/brics-expansion-us-led-organizations-have-lost-their-credibility-1111242377.html
June 17, 2023, 10:54 AM
Non-members’ push for becoming part of BRICS can be partly explained by the group’s position on pro-multilateralism, Professor Fulufhelo Netswera, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Management Science at Durban University of Technology in South Africa told Sputnik.
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Rosneft Discovered Arctic Resources Stand at 20Bln Tons of Oil Equivalent
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/rosnefts-discovered-arctic-resources-stand-at-20bln-tonnes-of-oil-equivalent-1111243776.html
June 17, 2023, 9:16 AM
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Russian oil giant Rosneft's discovered resources in the Arctic amount to about 20 billion tons of oil equivalent, the company's head Igor Sechin said Saturday at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
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Rosneft's Sechin: 'Inflated US Debt Looms Over Asia-Pacific'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/rosnefts-sechin-inflated-us-debt-looms-over-asia-pacific-1111242944.html
June 17, 2023, 8:59 AM
The St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is an annual event that brings together political and business leaders, as well as scientists and experts.
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Russia Repels Ukraine's Drone Attack on Druzhba Pipeline in Bryansk Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/russia-repels-ukraines-drone-attack-on-druzhba-pipeline-in-bryansk-region-1111243096.html
June 17, 2023, 8:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense repelled Ukraine’s overnight drone attack on the Druzhba oil pumping station in the Novozybkovsky district of the Bryansk Region, governor Alexander Bogomaz said on Saturday, adding that three aircraft-type drones had been downed.
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China Warns US Against ‘Strategic Misjudgment’ as Blinken Heads to Beijing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/china-warns-us-against-strategic-misjudgment-as-blinken-heads-to-beijing-1111239478.html
June 17, 2023, 7:24 AM
Blinken is arriving in Beijing this weekend in what will be his first trip to China as secretary of state, a visit that was delayed in February, when Washington tracked a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon in US airspace.
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Venezuelan President Receives Honorary Boxing World Champion Belt
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/venezuelan-president-receives-honorary-boxing-world-champion-belt-1111241399.html
June 17, 2023, 7:08 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro received the Honorary World Champion belt of the World Boxing Association (WBA) in recognition of his support for the sport and its athletes, the presidential press service said.
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Russia Plans Coal Production at Over 440 Mln Tonnes in 2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/russia-plans-coal-production-at-over-440-mln-tonnes-in-2023-1111239867.html
June 17, 2023, 6:11 AM
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - The Russian Ministry of Energy has set the task of maintaining coal production at over 440 million metric tons this year, while export is planned at above 220 million tonnes, Russian Deputy Energy Minister Sergey Mochalnikov told Sputnik at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).
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Amid De-Dollarization Trend, SPIEF 2023 Explores Multipolar Financial Order
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/amid-de-dollarization-trend-spief-2023-explores-multipolar-financial-order-1111238584.html
June 17, 2023, 5:10 AM
Amid the growing flaws of the dollar-centric financial system and the concerning geopolitical weaponization of the reserve currency, participants at St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) discuss the transition from a unipolar currency-based international financial system to a new world order centered around a multipolar currency.
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Shoigu Checks Military-Industrial Enterprise in Omsk Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/shoigu-checks-military-industrial-enterprise-in-omsk-region--1111238334.html
June 17, 2023, 4:40 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu has checked the fulfillment of the state defense order at a military-industrial enterprise in the Omsk region, where tanks and heavy flamethrower systems are produced, the Russian Defense Ministry informed.
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Grotesque Model Reveals Alarming Effects of Remote Work
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/grotesque-model-reveals-alarming-effects-of-remote-work-1111237840.html
June 17, 2023, 4:11 AM
While remote work is here to stay for many companies post COVID-19, experts are now warning that it's not all that it's cracked up to be, especially when one's health is concerned.
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Fire Erupts in High-Rise Building in Russia’s Belgorod, No Injuries Reported
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/fire-erupts-in-high-rise-building-in-russias-belgorod-no-injuries-reported-1111237662.html
June 17, 2023, 3:43 AM
MOSCOW, June 17 (Sputnik) - A fire has erupted in an apartment building in the center of Russia's city of Belgorod, the residents have been evacuated, regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said.
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Russian Forces Repel Attacks From Ukrainian Assault Groups, Blow Up Stronghold
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/russian-forces-repel-attacks-from-ukrainian-assault-groups-blow-up-stronghold--1111236093.html
June 17, 2023, 3:36 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Units of the Russian ‘Yug’ Group of Forces have repelled attacks of Ukrainian assault groups near five different villages in the Artemovsk area, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
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Defense Firms Not Invited to NATO Industry Reception Claim 'Unfair' Treatment
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/defense-firms-not-invited-to-nato-industry-reception-claim-unfair-treatment-1111237271.html
June 17, 2023, 3:29 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A number of Western defense manufacturers have complained about the "unfair" selection of companies invited to the Transatlantic Defense Industry Reception on June 15, news website Euractiv reported on Friday, citing sources.
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UK Conducts Record Number of Operations Per Day to Identify Illegal Workers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/uk-conducts-record-number-of-operations-per-day-to-identify-illegal-workers-1111237153.html
June 17, 2023, 3:23 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The UK authorities have conducted a record number of operations in a day to identify illegal workers, the UK Home Office said on Friday.
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Biden: Findings in George Floyd Probe 'Disturbing' & Show Urgent Need to Pass Reforms
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/biden-findings-in-george-floyd-probe-disturbing--show-urgent-need-to-pass-reforms-1111237018.html
June 17, 2023, 3:19 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The findings by the Justice Department in the investigation of George Floyd’s death in 2020 are disturbing and show the urgent need for Congress to pass reforms that would combat racial discrimination and boost public safety, US President Joe Biden said in a statement on Friday.
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Blinken Embarks on 2-Day Visit to China to Revive Bilateral Contacts Amid Rising Tensions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/blinken-embarks-on-2-day-visit-to-china-to-revive-bilateral-contacts-amid-rising-tensions-1111236604.html
June 17, 2023, 3:14 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Beijing on June 18-19 to hold a series of meetings with senior Chinese officials in a bid to recommence the bilateral dialogue that was in many respects put on hold following the spy balloon incident.
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US Submarine That Crashed in South China Sea Two Years Ago Won't Be Ready Until 2026
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/us-submarine-that-crashed-in-south-china-sea-two-years-ago-wont-be-ready-until-2026-1111236413.html
June 17, 2023, 3:11 AM
The USS Connecticut crashed in the South China Sea in 2021, just a month after crashing into a pier in San Diego, California.
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Iran, Cuba Sign Package of Bilateral Documents - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/iran-cuba-sign-package-of-bilateral-documents---reports-1111236281.html
June 17, 2023, 2:46 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi have agreed on multilateral cooperation, including in the field of IT and telecommunications, the Cuban media reported.
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US to Provide Canada Satellite Data for Countering Wildfires
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/us-to-provide-canada-satellite-data-for-countering-wildfires-1111236153.html
June 17, 2023, 2:42 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - President Joe Biden ordered the Pentagon to provide Canada with technical assistance and satellite data for detecting and suppressing wildfires, White House National Security Council Spokesperson Adam Hodge said in a statement.
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Suspected Pentagon Leaker to Appear in Federal Court Next Week - Notice
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/suspected-pentagon-leaker-to-appear-in-federal-court-next-week---notice-1111235976.html
June 17, 2023, 2:11 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Accused leaker of top-secret military intelligence documents, Jack Teixeira, will appear in a Massachusetts federal court on Wednesday to be arraigned on his federal charges, a court notice showed.
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New Dinosaur Species That Once Sported Spiked Armor Discovered on Isle of Wight
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/new-dinosaur-species-that-once-sported-spiked-armor-discovered-on-isle-of-wight-1111235744.html
June 17, 2023, 2:06 AM
The newly identified dinosaur belongs to the ankylosaur group, known for being plant-eaters. These remains were discovered in the 1980s on the island's Wessex formation, a geological feature dating back to between 145 million and 66 million years ago.
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Report: NATO Allies Weighing 'Easier' Plan for Ukraine to Join Alliance
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/report-nato-allies-weighing-easier-plan-for-ukraine-to-join-alliance-1111234048.html
June 17, 2023, 1:20 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - NATO allies are reportedly weighing a plan that could make it easier for Ukraine to join the military alliance without having to adhere to a Membership Action Plan (MAP) and chances are increasing that the proposal may become official during NATO’s summit in Lithuania.
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Ronnie's Wretched Reality
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/ronnies-wretched-reality-1111234907.html
June 17, 2023, 1:07 AM
Florida Governor and GOP presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis toured the early primary states this week, but it did not seem to have the desired effect: DeSantis dropped in the polls in Iowa and New Hampshire after his tour.
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South African Spox Blasts Missile Attack Claim During Kiev Visit as 'Deliberate Misinformation'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/south-african-spox-blasts-missile-attack-claim-during-kiev-visit-as-deliberate-misinformation-1111233865.html
June 17, 2023, 12:44 AM
Five African leaders and other officials are traveling to Ukraine and Russia on Friday and Saturday, seeking a roadmap for peace in the region.
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Scientists Debunk Claims of Megalodon Sharks Still Roaming Earth's Oceans
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/scientists-debunk-claims-of-megalodon-sharks-still-roaming-earths-oceans-1111233343.html
June 17, 2023, 12:06 AM
Despite persistent rumors suggesting the existence of megalodon sharks, scientists have definitively refuted the notion that these gigantic predators still roam Earth's oceans today.
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At Least 5 Dead After Tornadoes Devastate US South, Leave Thousands Without Power
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/at-least-5-dead-after-tornadoes-devastate-southern-us-leave-thousands-without-power-1111231265.html
June 16, 2023, 10:56 PM
Residents across the US South have been battered by a series of storms this week that brought a mixture of tornadoes, severe winds, torrential downpour and hail in some cases. Meteorologists have warned that the end isn't near as a heat wave is expected for many.
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Pentagon Papers Whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg Dead at 92
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/pentagon-papers-whistleblower-daniel-ellsberg-dead-at-92-1111231761.html
June 16, 2023, 9:58 PM
Daniel Ellsberg, most famous for leaking the Pentagon Papers, a history-making leak that helped bring down a presidency and end a war, died Friday morning. He was 92.
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Deutsche Bank Says US Destined for ‘Genuine’ Recession Amid Anti-Inflation Efforts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/deutsche-bank-says-us-destined-for-genuine-recession-amid-anti-inflation-efforts-1111230531.html
June 16, 2023, 9:03 PM
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday halted its march toward higher interest rates on the heels of a report showing the lowest inflation rate in over two years, but economists cautioned it was likely only a pause, as many signs point to inflation in some sectors remaining a big problem.
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Virgin Galactic Astronaut Says Trust Built by US, Russia on ISS Eroding
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/virgin-galactic-astronaut-says-trust-built-by-us-russia-on-iss-eroding-1111229744.html
June 16, 2023, 8:11 PM
WASHINGTON, June 16 (Sputnik) - Virgin Galactic future astronaut and Yuri's Night co-creator Loretta Whitesides told Sputnik that the trust and cooperation built by Russia and the United States on the International Space Station (ISS) is eroding.
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Western Leaders Who Backed Kiev, Predicted Russia’s Collapse ‘Don’t Know Any History’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/western-leaders-who-backed-kiev-predicted-russias-collapse-dont-know-any-history-1111228921.html
June 16, 2023, 7:46 PM
At the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to the global dynamic of moving toward a multipolar order and away from one dominated by Europe and the United States.
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SPIEF Moderator Tells Sputnik What Putin is Prepared to Do to Protect Russia's Interests
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/spief-moderator-tells-sputnik-what-putin-is-prepared-to-do-to-protect-russias-interests-1111228470.html
June 16, 2023, 7:45 PM
The Russian president gave a plenary speech at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on Friday, touching on the state of the Russian economy under sanctions, the emergence of a new world order challenging Western hegemony, and Ukraine. Sputnik has secured an exclusive interview with the moderator of the forum session where Putin spoke.
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Tereshkova Was a Pioneer in Man's World During Difficult Time - Virgin Galactic Astronaut
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/tereshkova-was-a-pioneer-in-mans-world-during-difficult-time---virgin-galactic-astronaut-1111229109.html
June 16, 2023, 7:32 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The world’s first female cosmonaut, Valentina Tereshkova, became a pioneer in a man’s world at a difficult time and helped create sister city connections between Russia’s Star City and US’ Nassau Bay, Virgin Galactic future astronaut Loretta Whitesides told Sputnik.
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US House 2024 NDAA Requests $80Mln Worth of ATACMS for Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/us-house-2024-ndaa-requests-80mln-worth-of-atacms-for-ukraine-1111227934.html
June 16, 2023, 6:34 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House proposal for the defense spending bill for 2024 requests $80 million for Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), the legislation stated on Friday.
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Blame It on 'Dead Guy': US Seeks to Shift Blame for Nord Stream Attacks on Kiev
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/blame-it-on-dead-guy-us-seeks-to-shift-blame-for-nord-stream-attacks-on-kiev-1111227187.html
June 16, 2023, 6:30 PM
The Pentagon is using leaks as a ‘narrative management tool’ to cover up Nord Stream sabotage and shift blame away from the US. More importantly, to paper over the diplomatic problems within NATO of the US attacking an energy security pipeline of Germany, a NATO member, Mark Sleboda, an international relations and security analyst, told Sputnik.
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Huge Rockslide Misses Evacuated Swiss Village by Razor's Edge
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/huge-rockslide-misses-evacuated-swiss-village-by-razors-edge-1111222431.html
June 16, 2023, 6:23 PM
All the inhabitants of tiny Brienz (Brinzauls) in eastern Switzerland were told to leave their homes back in early May after geology experts warned that a mass of two million cubic meters of rock that was looming over their village could break loose.
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Western Sanctions Made Russia Safe 'Harbor' Against Inflation for Global Investors
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/western-sanctions-made-russia-safe-harbor-against-inflation-for-global-investors-1111226476.html
June 16, 2023, 6:12 PM
Western sanctions intended to cripple the Russian economy have instead opened up a range of new opportunities over the last year and a half, experts told Sputnik. However, the country is still in a process of transition and Moscow must ensure its market environment is sufficiently attractive to non-European investors.
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Texas 'No-Go Zones': Troubling Reality of Rampant Crime and Cartel Presence
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/texas-no-go-zones-troubling-reality-of-rampant-crime-and-cartel-presence-1111215000.html
June 16, 2023, 5:36 PM
"No-go zones," predominantly illegal immigrant communities in Texas counties, face minimal law enforcement, with rampant crime and cartel activity fueling fear among residents and causing emergency declarations, according to Todd Bensman from the Center for Immigration Studies.
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Lavrov Outlines New World Emerging From West's 'Geopolitical War' on Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/lavrov-outlines-new-world-emerging-from-wests-geopolitical-war-on-russia-1111226783.html
June 16, 2023, 5:30 PM
President Putin said Friday that the Russia's ability to withstand Western sanctions pressure over the past year shows that the "neocolonial international system" which has driven world affairs for decades has "ceased to exist," and that the planet is experiencing geopolitical changes carruomg "a crucial, deep and irreversible character."
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When Trains Fly: Joe Biden's 'Ocean Railroad' Mocked Online
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/when-trains-fly-joe-bidens-ocean-railroad-mocked-online-1111215395.html
June 16, 2023, 4:30 PM
US President Joe Biden has once again done something he has been consistently doing throughout his presidency – at once entertaining and embarrassing Americans with his bizarre gaffes during a public speech.
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Ukrainians May Attempt to Cross Reservoir, Having Blown Up Kakhovka Dam
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/ukrainians-may-attempt-to-cross-reservoir-having-blown-up-kakhovka-dam-1111225526.html
June 16, 2023, 3:53 PM
Ukraine blew up bridges and dams, and had plans to blow up more if it became necessary for the defense of Kiev to stop Russian forces besieging the capital. Now they have done the same, so that they can cross what used to be the Kakhovka reservoir on foot, Mark Sleboda, an international relations and security analyst, told Sputnik.
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Biden Trashes Reporter Asking 'Dumb Question' About His Ukraine Corruption Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/biden-trashes-reporter-asking-dumb-question-about-his-ukraine-corruption-1111225997.html
June 16, 2023, 3:30 PM
The president and his son are under investigation by the Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee over allegations that they ran an illegal 'pay-to-play' corruption scheme involving cash payments to Hunter Biden in exchange for access to his powerful father while Joe Biden was serving as vice president. The Bidens deny any wrongdoing.
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Growth of BRICS Could Accelerate De-Dollarization
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/growth-of-brics-could-accelerate-de-dollarization-1111210989.html
June 16, 2023, 3:02 PM
The BRICS group of the leading non-Western nations is expanding rapidly, both in terms of economic might and new member states. Sputnik's commentators discussed whether it could also usurp the US dollar as the global reserve currency.
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US Sends Nuclear-Powered Submarine to South Korea Amid Tensions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/us-sends-nuclear-powered-submarine-to-south-korea-amid-tensions-1111210123.html
June 16, 2023, 2:05 PM
The Korean Peninsula has long been a stage for political and military maneuvering for the US and its allies.
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Putin: Kiev Has Lost 186 Tanks, 418 Armored Vehicles, Losses Mounting
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/putin-on-ukraines-counteroffensive-kiev-lost-186-tanks-418-armored-vehicles-losses-mounting-1111221996.html
June 16, 2023, 1:38 PM
Ukrainian forces launched a long-awaited counteroffensive earlier this month after stocking up on NATO weapons, including Leopard heavy tanks and Bradley fighting vehicles. The offensive has stalled after running into well-prepared Russian defensive lines, with even Kiev's Western backers expressing concerns about Ukraine's heavy losses.
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US, Japan, Philippines to Enhance Trilateral Defense, Security Capabilities - White House
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/us-japan-philippines-to-enhance-trilateral-defense-security-capabilities---white-house-1111220317.html
June 16, 2023, 1:08 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States, Japan and the Philippines have agreed to enhance their trilateral defense and security capabilities to maintain peace in the Indo-Pacific, the White House said on Friday.
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WATCH: Russian Troops Make Ukraine's 'Superior Forces' Run For Their Lives
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/watch-russian-troops-make-ukraines-superior-forces-run-for-their-lives-1111209835.html
June 16, 2023, 12:56 PM
During the ongoing Kiev counteroffensive, the Russian Army has been crushing the enemy on land and in the air.
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US Dollar 'Losing Soft Power' as 'New Economic Order' Ushered in
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/us-dollar-losing-soft-power-as-new-economic-order-ushered-in-1111206608.html
June 16, 2023, 12:44 PM
The negative effects of the US-led sanctions, underpinned by the greenback's historic pre-eminence, have boomeranged on Western economies, hindering foreign trade, crippling economic growth and pushing the rest of the world to look for alternatives, professor Sergio Rossi told Sputnik.
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'Multipolar World Order Strengthening, This Process is Inevitable' - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/multipolar-world-order-strengthening-this-is-an-inevitable-process---putin-1111216858.html
June 16, 2023, 12:32 PM
Russian officials have said repeatedly over the past year that the escalation of the Ukrainian crisis into a full-blown NATO-Russia proxy war in February 2022 served to accelerate the creation of an alternative to the US and Western-led global political and economic order.
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Gas Price in Netherlands Nearly Doubles in 2 Weeks - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/gas-price-in-netherlands-nearly-doubles-in-2-weeks---reports-1111216419.html
June 16, 2023, 12:29 PM
THE HAGUE (Sputnik) - The purchase price of gas in the Netherlands has almost doubled since early June, when it last settled at 23 euros ($25) per megawatt-hour (MWh), Dutch media reported Friday.
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Siberian Scientists Unearth Bone Belonging to Massive Sauropod Dinosaur
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/siberian-scientists-unearth-bone-belonging-to-massive-sauropod-dinosaur-1111213904.html
June 16, 2023, 12:20 PM
66-252 million years ago during the Mesozoic Era, the territory which now makes up modern Russia was home to dozens of unique dinosaur species. Many have been bestowed uniquely Russian place names, like the Amurosaurus and the Sibirotitan.
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Putin Takes Part in SPIEF 2023 Plenary Session
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/putin-addresses-spief-2023-plenary-session-1111203695.html
June 16, 2023, 12:00 PM
The St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is running from 14 to 17 June at the ExpoForum Convention and Exhibition Center.
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NATO Secretary General Says Alliance Not Involved in Belgorod Region Attacks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/nato-secretary-general-says-alliance-not-involved-in-belgorod-region-attacks-1111214142.html
June 16, 2023, 11:55 AM
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said that NATO countries had nothing to do with the attacks by Ukrainian sabotage groups in the Belgorod Region, because the alliance's assistance is aimed solely at protecting Ukraine's territory.
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Hungary's Orban Claims Only Trump Can Stop Ukraine Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/hungarys-orban-claims-only-trump-can-stop-ukraine-conflict-1111213248.html
June 16, 2023, 11:14 AM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban once again voiced his support for Donald Trump on Friday and argued that only the former US president could stop the conflict in Ukraine.
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Germany Runs Out of Money for EU After Ukraine Spending Spree
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/germany-runs-out-of-money-for-eu-after-ukraine-spending-spree-1111211502.html
June 16, 2023, 10:55 AM
Billions of euros in direct military, economic and financial support for Ukraine and billions more via European Union institutions have sucked the German budget dry. At the same time, Berlin’s decision to dutifully abandon purchases of Russian energy at Washington’s behest has pushed the industrial powerhouse's economy into a recession.
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Russian Troops Paid for Destroying Enemy Weapons During Special Op in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/russian-troops-paid-for-destroying-enemy-weapons-during-special-op-in-ukraine--1111208590.html
June 16, 2023, 10:29 AM
Since the start of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, Western countries have been ramping up military support for the Kiev regime, providing it with state-of-the-art weaponry, which Moscow officials have consistently warned would have a detrimental effect on the crisis and would, no matter how sophisticated, eventually be destroyed.
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Pope Francis Returns to Vatican From Hospital After Abdominal Surgery
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/pope-francis-returns-to-vatican-from-hospital-after-abdominal-surgery-1111212135.html
June 16, 2023, 10:26 AM
VATICAN CITY (Sputnik) - Pope Francis, who underwent abdominal surgery last week, returned to the Vatican on Friday from the Gemelli Hospital in Rome.
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Biden 'Open' to Lifting Reform Requirements for Ukraine's NATO Membership – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/biden-open-to-lifting-reform-requirements-for-ukraines-nato-membership--reports-1111211931.html
June 16, 2023, 10:23 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden has backed exempting Ukraine from fulfilling a Membership Action Plan (MAP), which is a package of NATO-prescribed reforms prospective candidates are required to carry out but is not enough by itself to gain membership, media reported, citing two unnamed US officials.
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De-Dollarization Drive, Economic Growth Prospects Fueling BRICS Appeal
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/de-dollarization-drive-economic-growth-prospects-fueling-brics-appeal--1111205476.html
June 16, 2023, 10:13 AM
BRICS has proven itself to be an increasingly desirable club to join, since it offers dynamic and profitable business prospects, especially in light of the de-dollarization trend and geopolitical tensions, Sergio Rossi, professor of Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, told Sputnik.
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China's Xi Jinping Welcomes 'Old Friend' Bill Gates in Beijing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/chinas-xi-jinping-welcomes-old-friend-bill-gates-in-beijing-1111205913.html
June 16, 2023, 9:34 AM
The visit to China by US billionaire Bill Gates comes in the wake of a foray to the manufacturing hub of his electric vehicle firm by Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, along with a spate of stopovers by other tech leaders, like Apple CEO Tim Cook, and JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon.
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Pepe Escobar: Russia’s New Roadmap for Multipolar World
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/pepe-escobar-russias-new-roadmap-for-multipolar-world-1111204612.html
June 16, 2023, 9:00 AM
The St. Petersburg International Economic Forum is not only the premier platform for discussing everything that matters in business and geoeconomics concerning Russia and the wider Eurasia.
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Norwegian Military Betting on Arctic Drones to Maintain Sovereignty
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/norwegian-military-betting-on-arctic-drones-to-maintain-sovereignty-1111204453.html
June 16, 2023, 8:56 AM
Norway at present doesn't have any armed drones and has been estimated to be "far behind" in developing military UAVs. However, it runs several programs of Arctic-adapted drones, with experts predicting that the era of manned combat aircraft may be approaching its end.
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US, Iran Quietly Seek 'Understanding' on Tehran's Nuke Program - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/us-iran-quietly-seek-to-cool-tensions-with-understanding-on-tehrans-nuke-program---report-1111203849.html
June 16, 2023, 8:40 AM
Recent reports have surfaced that the US and Iran have been “quietly” rekindling talks on Tehran’s nuclear program. Indirect negotiations between the sides on a return to the 2015 JCPOA deal had earlier stalled, but the media reported that the Biden administration has been seeking a spate of commitments from Iran in return for concessions.
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Kiev Loses Over 400 Military in 2 Directions Over Past Day - Russian MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/kiev-loses-over-400-military-in-2-directions-over-past-day---russian-mod-1111208772.html
June 16, 2023, 8:32 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost more than 400 military in the South Donetsk and Donetsk directions over the past day as a result of unsuccessful offensive attempts, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
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Bulgaria Wants to Join EU Coalition Supplying Kiev With Ammunition
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/bulgaria-wants-to-join-eu-coalition-supplying-kiev-with-ammunition-1111207314.html
June 16, 2023, 7:25 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Bulgaria is planning to join the coalition of European countries supporting Ukraine with ammunition deliveries, though the intention has not been supported by a "political decision" yet, new Bulgarian Defense Minister Todor Tagarev has said.
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Japan's Opposition Submits Draft Resolution of No Confidence in Cabinet - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/japans-opposition-submits-draft-resolution-of-no-confidence-in-cabinet---reports-1111204120.html
June 16, 2023, 5:07 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japan's opposition has submitted a draft resolution in Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's led cabinet to the country's parliament, local media reported Friday.
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Russia Interested in Trade, Economic Cooperation With UAE, Other Countries
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/russia-interested-in-trade-economic-cooperation-with-uae-other-countries-1111204006.html
June 16, 2023, 5:02 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is interested in mutually beneficial cooperation with the United Arab Emirates and other countries, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Friday.
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Video: At Least 3 Dead, Dozens Injured After Tornado Strikes Texas
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/video-at-least-3-dead-dozens-injured-after-tornado-strikes-texas-1111202242.html
June 16, 2023, 4:02 AM
The extent of the tornado's strength is yet to be determined, pending damage surveys, but based on video evidence and photographs, the National Weather Service in Amarillo has confirmed that it was a tornado that struck Perryton.
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Moscow Will Return to Investigating Nord Stream Sabotage After UN Halt
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/moscow-will-return-to-investigating-nord-stream-sabotage-after-un-halt---polyanskiy-1111202351.html
June 16, 2023, 3:48 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The issue of an investigation of the sabotage on the Nord Stream pipeline is not closed, and Russia will return to it, Russian First Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dmitriy Polyansky said Thursday.
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Photo: Seoul Recovers Rocket Used in Botched North Korean Satellite Launch
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/photo-seoul-recovered-rocket-used-in-botched-north-korean-satellite-launch-1111201980.html
June 16, 2023, 3:33 AM
North Korea planned to showcase their increased military capabilities with the spy satellite's launch, but it fell harmlessly into the sea.
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Ancient Sword From Bronze Age Burial in Germany Found in Remarkable Condition
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/ancient-sword-from-bronze-age-burial-in-germany-found-in-remarkable-condition-1111201131.html
June 16, 2023, 3:07 AM
Scientists dated the sword to the late 14th century B.C., and they emphasized the rarity of such finds from this period and region. Many middle Bronze Age graves have been looted over time, making it unusual to find intact artifacts from this era.
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Biden May Lose First Two Primary States by Forfeit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/biden-may-lose-first-two-primary-states-by-forfeit-1111200955.html
June 16, 2023, 2:50 AM
New Hampshire and Iowa typically start the Democratic Primary process, but a Biden plan to move South Carolina ahead in the calendar further complicates an already complex primary for an incumbent president.
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UK Computer Science Expert Files Warning Over AI Threat to Democracy During Elections
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/uk-computer-science-expert-files-warning-over-ai-threat-to-democracy-during-elections-1111200786.html
June 16, 2023, 2:06 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) could pose a threat to democracy during the upcoming presidential election in the US and parliamentary elections in the UK, Dame Wendy Hall, a member of the UK government's AI Council, said on Thursday.
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Shark Extinction Risk Greater Than Ever Expected, Study Finds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/potential-shark-extinction-risk-greater-than-ever-expected-study-finds-1111199991.html
June 16, 2023, 1:55 AM
Officials have previously indicated that one of the main causes for declining shark numbers is overfishing, as oftentimes the species is victim to shark finning - the illegal practice of removing the fish's fins and throwing the animal back into the ocean.
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Kherson Region Official Accuses Ukraine of Attempting to Kill Him With Precision Missiles
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/kherson-region-official-accuses-ukraine-of-attempting-to-kill-him-with-precision-missiles-1111200234.html
June 16, 2023, 1:37 AM
SIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) - Acting Kherson Governor Vladimir Saldo said on Thursday that Kiev had tried to kill him by firing more than 10 high precision missiles.
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Police: At Least 15 Killed, 10 Injured in Car Accident in Canada's Manitoba Province
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/police-at-least-15-killed-10-injured-in-car-accident-in-canadas-manitoba-province-1111199879.html
June 16, 2023, 1:08 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least 15 people died and 10 suffered injuries in a car accident involving a semi-trailer truck and a bus in Canada's Manitoba province on Thursday, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Manitoba said.
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Kissinger: US May Become Isolated If It Focuses Solely on American Interests
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/kissinger-us-may-become-isolated-if-it-focus-solely-on-american-interests-1111198732.html
June 16, 2023, 12:55 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States will become isolated if Washington fails to balance its own interests with the needs of the global community, former US Secretary of State and prominent geopolitical figure Henry Kissinger said in a Thursday interview.
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Report: Lawyers Urged Trump to Seek Deal in Classified Docs Case But He Refused
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230616/report-lawyers-urged-trump-to-seek-deal-in-classified-docs-case-but-he-refused-1111199381.html
June 16, 2023, 12:33 AM
Former US President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to 37 charges outlined in q 49-page indictment that details how the one-time US leader mishandled a trove of classified records after leaving office in 2021. He has condemned the latest actions as a "political witch hunt."
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Oldest Footprint of Homo Sapiens Discovered in South Africa
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/oldest-footprint-of-homo-sapiens-discovered-in-south-africa-1111198649.html
June 15, 2023, 11:46 PM
The Cape south coast footprints offer crucial information about early anatomically modern humans who inhabited the region before migrating out of Africa. Alongside other evidence, such as stone tools, art, jewelry and shellfish harvesting, the footprints confirm that the Cape south coast was a significant area where early humans thrived.
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Accused Pentagon Leaker Indicted Over Mishandling of Classified Docs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230615/accused-pentagon-leaker-indicted-over-mishandling-of-classified-docs-1111198153.html
June 15, 2023, 10:33 PM
According to court documents, Teixeira enlisted in the US Air National Guard in September 2019, months before his 18th birthday. By 2021, he had been granted a top-secret security clearance.
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