Hungarian PM Orban Slams EU's Newly-Adopted Migrant Reception Quotas
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/hungarian-pm-orban-slams-eus-newly-adopted-migrant-reception-quotas-1111266954.html
June 18, 2023, 9:32 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungarian PM Viktor Orban on Sunday slammed the European Union's newly-adopted quotas for the equitable resettlement of migrants from the Middle East and across the Mediterranean Sea in EU member states.
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Death Toll From Flooding After Kakhovka Plant Destruction Rises to 35
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/death-toll-from-flooding-after-kakhovka-plant-destruction-rises-to-35-1111266784.html
June 18, 2023, 7:14 PM
SIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) - The death toll from the flooding in the Kherson Region after the destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric power plant (HPP) has increased to 35 people, the head of the regional government, Andrey Alekseyenko, said on Sunday.
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'Sacred' Ancient Masks Returned to South American Ethnic Group After Century-Long Absence
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/sacred-ancient-masks-returned-to-south-american-ethnic-group-after-century-long-absence-1111266310.html
June 18, 2023, 7:01 PM
The masks are used to "perform ceremonies” by the tribe, but while in Germany, were treated with a potentially dangerous disinfectant and it is unclear whether they can be worn safely on one's face anymore.
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US Doubts About Wallace's Candidacy for NATO Secretary General Over Ukraine - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/us-doubts-about-wallaces-candidacy-for-nato-secretary-general-over-ukraine-reports-1111266201.html
June 18, 2023, 5:54 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States is skeptical about UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace's candidacy for the post of NATO secretary general because a number of US military officials are dissatisfied with him over his measures on Ukraine, a UK newspaper reported on Sunday.
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China-US Relations at Lowest Point Ever - Beijing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/china-us-relations-at-lowest-point-since-their-establishment-chinese-foreign-minister-1111266045.html
June 18, 2023, 4:30 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China-US relations are at their lowest point, which is contrary to the interests of both countries and does not meet the aspirations of the global community, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Sunday, adding that he is willing to visit Washington when it is mutually convenient.
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Switzerland Approves Minimum Tax on Corporations in Referendum
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/switzerland-approves-minimum-tax-on-corporations-in-referendum-1111265794.html
June 18, 2023, 4:23 PM
ZURICH (Sputnik) - Swiss residents in a Sunday referendum approved the introduction of a minimum tax rate of 15% for large multinational companies.
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Secretary of State Blinken, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Hold Talks in Beijing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/blinken-chinese-foreign-minister-hold-constructive-talks-in-beijing-1111265674.html
June 18, 2023, 3:52 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang have held substantive and constructive talks in Beijing, during which Blinken told Qin that the United States would protect the interests and values of the American people and invited him to pay a reciprocal visit to Washington.
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China Slams London for Contacts with Taiwan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/china-slams-london-for-contacts-with-taiwan--1111265436.html
June 18, 2023, 3:45 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Chinese Embassy in the United Kingdom said on Sunday that a meeting between UK Minister of State for Security Tom Tugendhat and Taiwanese Digital Minister Audrey Tang earlier this week had violated international norms, and called on London to cease all contacts with Taipei.
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Watch Russian Ka-52 Helicopter Take Out Ukrainian Troop Transports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/watch-russian-ka-52-helicopter-take-out-ukrainian-troop-transports-1111265242.html
June 18, 2023, 3:45 PM
While the long-anticipated Ukrainian counteroffensive has so far resulted in Kiev sacrificing its troops and Western-supplied military hardware for nothing, Russian forces continue to defeat anything the Ukrainian leadership throws at them.
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From Russia With Money: Billion-Dollar-Deals Struck at SPIEF
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/from-russia-with-money-billion-dollar-deals-struck-at-spief-1111263906.html
June 18, 2023, 2:45 PM
This week was marked by the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2023) – one of the major global economic events that brings together political leaders, business executives, tech entrepreneurs and scientists to address the most crucial global issues.
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Police Robots to Expand Singaporean Cops' 'Technological Arsenal'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/police-robots-to-expand-singaporean-cops-technological-arsenal-1111262882.html
June 18, 2023, 2:27 PM
The "integration of robotics" improves the operational efficiency and capabilities of Singaporean crime-fighting, a high-ranking police official reportedly said.
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EU-LAS Meeting Postponed 'Due to Readmission of Syria' to Regional Bloc
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/borrell-says-eu-las-ministerial-meeting-postponed-due-to-disagreements-over-syria-1111264288.html
June 18, 2023, 2:01 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Sunday admitted that disagreements over the restoration of Syria's full membership in the League of Arab States (LAS) led to the indefinite postponement of the LAS-European Union ministerial meeting that was to take place in June.
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Indonesia Seeks Cooperation With Russia in Arctic to Study Climate Change
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/indonesia-seeks-cooperation-with-russia-in-arctic-to-study-climate-change-1111264134.html
June 18, 2023, 1:41 PM
ST. PETERSBURG (Sputnik) - Indonesia is interested in cooperation with Russia in the Arctic region to study climate change, as it has a strong impact on monsoons and rains in Asia, creating risks for agriculture, the director of the Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute, Alexander Makarov, said.
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Hell and No Water: Southeast England Braces for Hosepipe Ban Amid Scorching Heat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/hell-and-no-water-southeast-england-braces-for-hosepipe-ban-amid-scorching-heat-1111262959.html
June 18, 2023, 1:39 PM
Local authorities imposed a similar ban for customers in Kent and Sussex after a heatwave rode roughshod over the two UK counties in July and August 2022.
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Danish Pharmacies Dumped Over $60Mln Worth of Medicines in 2022 - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/danish-pharmacies-dumped-over-60mln-worth-of-medicines-in-2022---reports-1111263140.html
June 18, 2023, 12:52 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Danish pharmacies threw away 410 million Danish kroner ($60 million) worth of medicines last year, which has a negative impact on the environment, Danish radio reported on Sunday, citing a study.
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Pope Francis Delivers First Sunday Address After Surgery
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/pope-francis-delivers-first-sunday-address-after-surgery-1111262606.html
June 18, 2023, 12:19 PM
VATICAN CITY (Sputnik) - Pope Francis delivered his first traditional Sunday address to the faithful from the window of the Apostolic Palace in Vatican following a recent abdominal surgery.
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Vucic: No Negotiations With Kosovo Until Serbian Detainees Released
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/vucic-no-negotiations-with-kosovo-until-serbian-detainees-released-1111262382.html
June 18, 2023, 12:04 PM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday that he would not negotiate with Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti until Pristina releases the detained Serbs.
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Abramovich Refuses to Transfer $2.9 Bln From Chelsea Sale to Ukraine - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/abramovich-refuses-to-transfer-29-bln-from-chelsea-sale-to-ukraine---reports-1111260701.html
June 18, 2023, 11:31 AM
The billionaire announced in early March 2022 that he had put Chelsea up for sale in the knowledge Britain will sanction him over the Russian special military operation in Ukraine.
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Putin Thanks Volunteers in Special Military Operation Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/putin-thanks-volunteers-in-special-military-operation-zone-1111260590.html
June 18, 2023, 10:53 AM
PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKIY, Russia (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked volunteers in the zone of the special military operation for their motivation and readiness to defend the Motherland.
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Lavrov: Germany's Decision to Recognize Russia as Major Threat Goes Against Logic
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/germanys-decision-to-recognize-russia-as-major-threat-goes-against-logic-1111260478.html
June 18, 2023, 10:39 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany's new national security strategy, which names Moscow as the main threat to the country, contradicts Berlin's logic and interests, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Sunday.
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West Likely Alarmed About ‘Uncertainty’ Over Ukraine Counteroffensive
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/west-likely-alarmed-about-uncertainty-over-ukraine-counteroffensive-1111259285.html
June 18, 2023, 10:29 AM
In early May, Kiev launched a much-hyped counteroffensive, which, however, stalled after running into well-prepared Russian defensive lines.
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Over 515,000 People Without Power in US South Due to Severe Weather
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/over-515000-people-without-power-in-us-south-due-to-severe-weather-1111260290.html
June 18, 2023, 9:32 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Over 515,000 people in the states of Oklahoma, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas in the US south remain without power due to severe weather, including storms, according to data from the American analytical portal seen on Sunday.
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Putin Suggests Top Ukrainian General Zaluzhny May Be Abroad
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/putin-suggests-top-ukrainian-general-zaluzhny-may-be-abroad-1111259768.html
June 18, 2023, 8:59 AM
Zaluzhny stopped appearing in public after Russia conducted missile strikes on a number of Ukrainian military targets last month, as part of Moscow’s special operation in Ukraine.
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US House Appropriations Committee Seeks Cuts to Pentagon's Spending on Missiles - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/us-house-appropriations-committee-seeks-cuts-to-pentagons-spending-on-missiles---reports-1111259647.html
June 18, 2023, 8:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Republican lawmakers on the US House Committee on Appropriations proposed to trim over $2.5 billion earmarked for missile procurement, including munitions for Ukraine, under the Pentagon spending bill, media reports, citing a draft committee report.
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China's Premier Li Qiang to Visit Germany, France From June 18-23
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/chinas-premier-li-qiang-to-visit-germany-france-from-june-18-23-1111257950.html
June 18, 2023, 6:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China's Premier Li Qiang will visit Germany and France in his first overseas trip since he took office in March at the invitation of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and the French government.
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Japanese, Brazilian Companies Team Up to Produce Engines for Flying Vehicles
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/japanese-brazilian-companies-team-up-to-produce-engines-for-flying-vehicles-1111257805.html
June 18, 2023, 6:55 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Japan's Nidec corporation, a major electric motors manufacturer, said on Sunday that it will form a joint venture with Brazil's aerospace company Embraer to develop electric propulsion systems for urban air mobility vehicles.
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Video: Philippine Ferry With 120 People on Board Catches Fire
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/philippine-ferry-with-120-people-on-board-catches-fire-1111257542.html
June 18, 2023, 6:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A ferry carrying 120 people on board caught fire on Sunday off the coast of the Philippine province of Bohol, the coast guard said, adding that rescue and firefighting efforts are underway.
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Blinken in China: What's on His Visit's Agenda?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/blinken-in-china-whats-on-his-agenda---1111256393.html
June 18, 2023, 6:28 AM
Blinken’s visit was agreed by US President Joe Biden and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping back in 2022. The trip was delayed in February due to political tumult brought on by the discovery of a suspected Chinese spy balloon that flew across America and was finally shot down.
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Musk Says Biden Should ‘Do His Own Tweets’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/musk-says-biden-should-do-his-own-tweets-1111255840.html
June 18, 2023, 4:56 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has ironically called on the team of US President Joe Biden to give the US leader the password to his page on Twitter, so he can post there himself.
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US Army Enhances Surveillance Capabilities to Monitor Social Media - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/us-army-enhances-surveillance-capabilities-to-monitor-social-media---reports-1111255008.html
June 18, 2023, 3:58 AM
The US Army Protective Services Battalion, responsible for safeguarding top military officials, has reportedly expanded its surveillance capabilities to include monitoring social media for threats and identifying negative sentiment towards high-ranking military officers.
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Abkhazia Ready for Any Scenario With Georgia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/abkhazia-ready-for-any-scenario-with-georgia--1111255404.html
June 18, 2023, 3:56 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Abkhazia holds regular military drills with Russia and is ready for the development of any scenario with Georgia, Abkhazia’s Ambassador to Russia Alkhas Kvitsinia told Sputnik.
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Russian Aviation Carries Out Eight Strikes on Ukrainian Troops
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/russian-aviation-carries-out-eight-strikes-on-ukrainian-troops---defense-ministry-1111254856.html
June 18, 2023, 2:08 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian aviation has inflicted eight missile and bomb strikes on Ukrainian troops in the Kupyansk direction, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
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Night Owls Face Higher Mortality Risk Due to Unhealthy Habits, Study Finds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/night-owls-face-higher-mortality-risk-due-to-unhealthy-habits-study-finds-1111254688.html
June 18, 2023, 1:59 AM
Night owls, or individuals who prefer to stay up late and wake up later, may have a higher risk of early death due to unhealthy habits, according to a recent study.
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Tens of Thousands of Israelis Protest Against Legal Reform
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230618/tens-of-thousands-of-israelis-protest-against-legal-reform-1111254560.html
June 18, 2023, 12:32 AM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in central Tel Aviv on the 24th consecutive Saturday of protests against the controversial judicial reform, a Sputnik correspondent reports.
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Putin Thanks Doctors Working in Special Operation Zone on Medical Worker Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/putin-thanks-doctors-working-in-special-operation-zone-on-medical-worker-day-1111254260.html
June 17, 2023, 11:31 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated medical workers on their professional holiday, thanking those working in the zone of the special military operation in Ukraine.
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Putin and African Delegation Discuss Ukraine Conflict, Developing Relations and BRICS
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/russian-president-putin-hold-talks-with-african-leaders-1111254054.html
June 17, 2023, 11:24 PM
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Senegalese leader Macky Sall, Comoros President Azali Assoumani and Zambian head of state Hakainde Hichilema, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, the foreign minister of Uganda, and the Congolese minister of state participated in the talks.
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Peskov Says Full Potential of Cooperation Between Russia, Arab World Yet to Be Unlocked
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230617/peskov-says-full-potential-of-cooperation-between-russia-arab-world-yet-to-be-unlocked-1111253727.html
June 17, 2023, 9:57 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The full potential of cooperation between Russia and the Arab countries has not been developed yet, Moscow will continue to work in that direction, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Saturday.
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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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