Researchers Unveil the Origin of Stone Age Technological Advancement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/researchers-unveil-the-origin-of-stone-age-technological-advancement--1116660516.html
February 8, 2024, 1:55 PM
Scientists shed light into how primitive people produced advanced stone tools 50 thousand years ago, cutting across six cultural periods in human history.
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Szijjarto on Carlson's Putin Interview: 'Exciting' Thing, 'Let's See Impact'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/szijjarto-on-carlsons-putin-interview-exciting-thing-lets-see-impact-1116667398.html
February 8, 2024, 1:42 PM
NEW YORK CITY (Sputnik) - Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto told Sputnik that Tucker Carlson’s interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin is an "exciting thing" and suggested waiting for reactions it will cause.
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Five US Marines Confirmed Dead in California Helicopter Crash – Marine Corps
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/five-us-marines-confirmed-dead-in-california-helicopter-crash--marine-corps-1116667024.html
February 8, 2024, 1:33 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Marine Corps confirmed on Thursday that five Marines died in a helicopter crash on February 6 in California, according to a release.
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Watch Russian Grad MLRS Eliminate Enemy Personnel and Equipment
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/watch-russian-grad-mlrs-eliminate-enemy-personnel-and-equipment-1116658966.html
February 8, 2024, 1:30 PM
The Russian BM-21 Grad is a self-propelled 122 mm multiple rocket launcher capable of firing up to 40 rockets in a single volley. It is a powerful and versatile weapon system that can be used to deliver devastating firepower against a variety of targets, including enemy troops, fortifications, and vehicles.
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Russian Strike Hit Foreign Specialists at Ukrainian Military Drone Factory in Nikolayev
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/russian-strike-hit-foreign-specialists-at-ukrainian-military-drone-factory-in-nikolayev-1116665548.html
February 8, 2024, 1:01 PM
During the special military operation, both sides of the conflict have increasingly relied on the use of drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), due to their versatility and effectiveness in various military operations. Drones are used for a variety of purposes, including reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition, and strikes.
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Russia, China Not Accepting Political, Military Pressure From United States
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/russia-china-not-accepting-political-military-pressure-from-united-states-1116665674.html
February 8, 2024, 12:59 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed mutual rejection of the US course aimed at interfering in the internal affairs of other countries and exerting political and military pressure, Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said on Thursday.
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Germany Sends Frigate for Possible Participation in EU Red Sea Mission
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/germany-sends-frigate-for-possible-participation-in-eu-red-sea-mission-1116666422.html
February 8, 2024, 12:57 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - Germany is sending its frigate Hessen with a crew of 240 Bundeswehr soldiers on Thursday for its expected participation in a European Union naval mission in the Red Sea to protect merchant ships from attacks by Yemen's Houthis, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said.
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Russian Troops Destroyed Over 12,000 Ukrainian Drones Since Start of Special Op - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/russian-troops-destroyed-over-12000-ukrainian-drones-since-start-of-special-op---mod-1116664904.html
February 8, 2024, 12:45 PM
On Thursday, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) shared the latest developments on the course of the special operation.
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Iraqi Militias Vow ‘Steadfast’ Holy War Against US Occupation After Commander’s Killing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/iraqi-militias-vow-steadfast-holy-war-against-us-occupation-after-commanders-killing-1116665114.html
February 8, 2024, 12:44 PM
The US military carried out a drone strike in Baghdad targeting the leader of a key Iraqi government-allied militia which Washington has blamed for a string of attacks on American forces across the region in recent months. Iraqi and Syrian diplomats have taken their case to the UN to slam the US for violating their sovereignty.
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EU Official Claims Sanctions Against Tucker Carlson Not Being Discussed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/eu-official-claims-sanctions-against-tucker-carlson-not-being-discussed-1116664691.html
February 8, 2024, 11:53 AM
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - Currently there are no discussions in the European Union concerning sanctions against US journalist Tucker Carlson, European Commission foreign affairs and security policy spokesman Peter Stano told Sputnik on Thursday.
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Ukrainian Female POW Reveals Extraordinary Story of Her Rescue by Russia's Military
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/ukrainian-female-pow-reveals-extraordinary-story-of-her-rescue-by-russias-military-1116663588.html
February 8, 2024, 11:37 AM
President Volodymyr Zelensky stated on December 19 that the Ukrainian General Staff proposed a new draft campaign to mobilize an additional 450,000-500,000 people.
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Russia, China Must Cooperate Closely to Ensure Security, Oppose External Interference - Xi
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/russia-china-must-cooperate-closely-to-ensure-security-oppose-external-interference---xi-1116664318.html
February 8, 2024, 11:29 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Russia and China should cooperate closely to ensure security and resolutely oppose any external interference in internal affairs, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday.
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Russian Assets Worth Over $711Mln Frozen in Netherlands as of January 11
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/russian-assets-worth-over-711mln-frozen-in-netherlands-as-of-january-11-1116663789.html
February 8, 2024, 11:18 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Assets of individuals and legal entities from Russia worth more than 660 million euros ($711 million) were frozen in the Netherlands as of January 11, Russian Ambassador Vladimir Tarabrin said on Thursday.
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China Urges Philippines to Avoid Crossing 'Red Lines' on Taiwan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/china-urges-philippines-to-avoid-crossing-red-lines-on-taiwan-issue-1116663190.html
February 8, 2024, 10:34 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The Philippines should understand that the Taiwan issue is a "red line" for China and cannot be crossed, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Thursday, adding that Manila should not "play with fire."
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Ukrainian Military Suffering Severe Shortage of Infantry, as Morale Plummets - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/ukrainian-armed-forces-experiencing-acute-shortage-of-infantry-morale-falling---report-1116660733.html
February 8, 2024, 10:33 AM
The Ukrainian government introduced a new bill on mobilization in the Verkhovna Rada on January 30. On Wednesday, the parliament passed it in the first reading.
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Russia-Finland Trade Has Fallen 83% in Two Years
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/russia-finland-trade-has-fallen-83-in-two-years-1116662527.html
February 8, 2024, 10:30 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia-Finland trade has decreased by 83% in two years, and the severance of ties harms the Finnish economy, Russian Ambassador to Helsinki Pavel Kuznetsov told Sputnik.
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Tucker Carlson's Moscow Tour Sparked Major Buzz in US, Russia - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/carlsons-arrival-in-moscow-triggered-major-buzz-in-united-states-russia---kremlin-1116662029.html
February 8, 2024, 10:15 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The arrival of US journalist Tucker Carlson in Moscow, along with his subsequent interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin, has caused a major commotion in the US and Russia, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday, noting the anticipation and thorough analysis that is expected to surround this interview.
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Watch Russian Kornet ATGM Destroy Group of Ukrainian Infantry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/watch-russian-kornet-atgm-destroy-group-of-ukrainian-infantry-1116658659.html
February 8, 2024, 10:00 AM
The Russian 9M133 Kornet is a highly effective man-portable anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) that has gained widespread use in modern military operations. With a high-explosive fragmentation warhead and the ability to engage both stationary and moving targets, the Kornet is a formidable weapon against armored vehicles and fortified structures.
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France Silent on Russia’s Inquiries Into Legality of Ukraine Recruiting Mercs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/paris-not-answering-russian-questions-on-legality-of-ukraines-recruitment-of-mercs-1116661706.html
February 8, 2024, 9:25 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - Paris is avoiding answering the question about the legality of the ongoing open recruitment of mercenaries by the Ukrainian embassy in France, although this contradicts French legislation, Russian Ambassador to Paris Alexey Meshkov told Sputnik.
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TEPCO Claims Contaminated Water Leak From Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Poses No Risks - IAEA
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/tepco-claims-contaminated-water-leak-from-fukushima-nuclear-power-plant-poses-no-risks---iaea-1116661530.html
February 8, 2024, 9:17 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The operator of Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant, Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), has confirmed to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) that a leak of contaminated water from radioactive water treatment equipment did not pose any risk to the public and environment, the IAEA said.
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Watch Russian Su-25 Aircraft Perform Aerobatic Maneuver During Strike on Ukrainian Positions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/watch-russian-su-25-aircraft-perform-aerobatic-maneuver-during-strike-on-ukrainian-positions-1116659500.html
February 8, 2024, 7:05 AM
The Russian Air Force’s Su-25 aircraft, also known as the “Frogfoot,” is a versatile ground attack aircraft that is designed to provide close air support for ground troops by engaging targets such as tanks, other armored vehicles, and fortifications.
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Russian Air Defenses Down Ukrainian Drone Over Crimea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/russian-air-defenses-down-ukrainian-drone-over-crimea-1116660213.html
February 8, 2024, 6:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defenses on duty destroyed a Ukrainian drone over the territory of Crimea, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
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The Big US Apology
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/the-big-us-apology-1116651548.html
February 8, 2024, 6:29 AM
US State Department deputy principal spokesperson Vedant Patel said on Monday that while Iraq “understood” that there would be a response to the deaths of three US soldiers, they did not notify them beforehand.
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25,000 Artifacts Unearthed in Historic Saudi Arabia City
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/25000-artifacts-unearthed-in-historic-saudi-arabia-city--1116657223.html
February 8, 2024, 6:16 AM
These discoveries highlight the vast trading connections of Jeddah.
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No Lawyer in US History Ever Worked With Case Like Trump’s - Ex-Attorney
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/no-lawyer-in-us-history-ever-worked-with-case-like-trumps---ex-attorney-1116658742.html
February 8, 2024, 4:49 AM
NEW YORK CITY (Sputnik), Lenka White - No legal lawyer in US history has ever worked on a case like that of former President Donald Trump, his ex-attorney Joe Tacopina told Sputnik.
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Watch Russian Ka-52 Attack Helicopters Sow Chaos Among Ukrainian Ranks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/watch-russian-ka-52-attack-helicopters-sow-chaos-among-ukrainian-ranks-1116649466.html
February 8, 2024, 4:19 AM
Ukrainian forces are unlikely to forget that the Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter is a powerful and dangerous adversary, seeing how often they are reminded of that fact by Russian pilots.
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‘Losing the Narrative’: Freakout Over Tucker Carlson Signals Collapse of Western War Propaganda
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/losing-the-narrative-freakout-over-tucker-carlson-signals-collapse-of-western-war-propaganda-1116657584.html
February 8, 2024, 3:44 AM
The Western propaganda machine is losing its potency as the United States’ anti-Russian proxy war in Ukraine fails.
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‘No Accountability, No Plan to Victory’: Capitol Hill Bipartisan Bill Falls Apart
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/no-accountability-no-plan-to-victory-capitol-hill-bipartisan-bill-falls-apart-1116655510.html
February 8, 2024, 2:47 AM
On Saturday, House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that Republicans would propose their Israel-only funding bill (H.R. 7217) as a rejection to the larger bipartisan bill. The Biden administration said that the Israel-only bill was a “cynical political maneuver” and “strongly [opposed] the ploy”.
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Smoke Seen Over Japan's Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/smoke-seen-over-japans-tsuruga-nuclear-power-plant---reports-1116656718.html
February 8, 2024, 2:15 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Smoke was seen over the Tsuruga Nuclear Power Plant in the city of Tsuruga in the Japanese prefecture of Fukui on Thursday morning, Japanese broadcaster NHK reported.
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Tucker Carlson Threatened With Death, Sanctions for Putin Interview: Netizens React
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/tucker-carlson-threatened-with-death-sanctions-for-putin-interview-1116656293.html
February 8, 2024, 1:49 AM
The US journalist has faced threats to his life for undermining Western regime narratives with his interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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US Special Counsel Concludes Probe Into Biden’s Handling of Classified Materials - Letter
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/us-special-counsel-concludes-probe-into-bidens-handling-of-classified-materials---letter-1116655673.html
February 8, 2024, 1:10 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Special Counsel Robert Hur completed his investigation into US President Joe Biden’s mishandling of classified materials, US Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a letter to lawmakers.
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Israeli Strikes Against Syria's Homs Leave 9 Died, 13 Injured - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240208/israeli-strikes-against-syrias-homs-leave-9-died-13-injured---source-1116655439.html
February 8, 2024, 1:04 AM
DAMASCUS (Sputnik) - Nine people were killed and 13 were wounded in an overnight Israeli attack on the Syrian city of Homs on Wednesday, a medical source told Sputnik.
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US Military Sealift Capabilities Now 'Screaming National Security Vulnerability' - Congressman
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/us-military-sealift-capabilities-now-screaming-national-security-vulnerability---congressman-1116654513.html
February 7, 2024, 11:27 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US capability to move the troops and logistics support it needs across the oceans in any conflict with Russia or China is woefully inadequate and suffering critical shortages and "screaming vulnerabilities," House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party Chairman Mike Gallagher warned on Wednesday.
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US, UK Strikes Hit Yemen’s Hudaydah Province - Local Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/us-uk-strikes-hit-yemens-hudaydah-province---local-source-1116654379.html
February 7, 2024, 11:06 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - The United States and the United Kingdom on Wednesday launched two new strikes targeting north of Yemen’s Hudaydah province, a source in the local authorities told Sputnik.
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How Hillary Clinton Kicked Off Years of Anti-Russia Hysteria Before Tucker Carlon’s Putin Interview
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/how-hillary-clinton-kicked-off-years-of-anti-russia-hysteria-before-tucker-carlons-putin-interview-1116653249.html
February 7, 2024, 10:43 PM
The Democratic Party politician helped inaugurate a new period of neo-McCarthyism in the United States.
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US Base at Oil Field in Eastern Syria Shelled - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/us-base-at-oil-field-in-eastern-syria-shelled---source-1116653126.html
February 7, 2024, 10:14 PM
DAMASCUS (Sputnik) - The base of the United States at the Al-Omar oil field in the Syrian eastern governorate of Deir ez-Zor was shelled, with sounds of explosions having been heard coming from there, a local source told Sputnik.
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Blinken Urges Israel to Expedite Humanitarian Aid to Gaza, Strengthen Deconfliction
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/blinken-urges-israel-to-expedite-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza-strengthen-deconfliction-1116652763.html
February 7, 2024, 9:54 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that Israel should expedite the flow of humanitarian assistance from Jordan to the Gaza Strip while emphasizing the need to strengthen deconfliction and improve coordination with humanitarian providers.
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US CENTCOM Says Carried Out Strike in Iraq That Killed Kataib Hezbollah Commander
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/us-centcom-says-carried-out-strike-in-iraq-that-killed-kataib-hezbollah-commander-1116652402.html
February 7, 2024, 9:30 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US military carried out a unilateral strike in Baghdad that killed the Kataib Hezbollah commander who reportedly was behind the militant attacks on US forces across the Middle East, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a press release.
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Kataib Hezbollah Confirms Baghdad Car Explosion Killed One of Its Leaders
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/kataib-hezbollah-confirms-baghdad-car-explosion-killed-one-of-its-leaders-1116652272.html
February 7, 2024, 9:15 PM
DOHA (Sputnik) - Iraq’s major militant group Kataib Hezbollah confirmed that a car explosion in Baghdad killed one if its leaders on Wednesday.
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Russia Doing Everything to Help Hostages Since Escalation of Palestine-Israel Conflict - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/russia-doing-everything-to-help-hostages-since-escalation-of-palestine-israel-conflict---putin-1116651965.html
February 7, 2024, 9:05 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is doing everything to help people that were taken hostage since the recent escalation of the Palestine-Israel conflict, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
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Yielding to Hamas' Demands Will Not Lead to Release of Hostages - Netanyahu
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/yielding-to-hamas-demands-will-not-lead-to-release-of-hostages---netanyahu-1116651734.html
February 7, 2024, 8:51 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected on Wednesday Hamas' proposals for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip in exchange for the release of the hostages, saying only military actions could help bring the captives home.
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Ukrainian Forces Beginning to Worry About Potential Ammunition Shortages - White House
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/ukrainian-forces-beginning-to-worry-about-potential-ammunition-shortages---white-house-1116651221.html
February 7, 2024, 8:26 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Ukrainian forces are beginning to become concerned about potential ammunition shortages amid a lack of action by Congress to approve additional security assistance, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on Wednesday.
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US Senate Blocks $118Bln Foreign Aid, Immigration Reform Bill
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/us-senate-blocks-118bln-foreign-aid-immigration-reform-bill-1116651044.html
February 7, 2024, 8:05 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Senate on Wednesday blocked a $118 billion supplemental funding bill with aid for Ukraine and Israel, as well as immigration reforms and national security measures.
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US Debt Set to Increase to Record 116% of GDP by End of 2034
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/us-debt-set-to-increase-to-record-116-of-gdp-by-end-of-2034-1116650861.html
February 7, 2024, 7:51 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US national debt is estimated to increase to a record 116% of the gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of 2034 and will continue to grow afterward, according to a new Budget and Economic Outlook report published by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) on Wednesday.
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Former Hunter Biden Associate Tony Bobulinski to Testify in Impeachment Probe - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/former-hunter-biden-associate-tony-bobulinski-to-testify-in-impeachment-probe---reports-1116650350.html
February 7, 2024, 6:58 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former Hunter Biden business associate Tony Bobulinski is slated to testify next week in the House of Representatives impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, Fox News reported on Wednesday.
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NATO Not Interfering in Issue of Possible Replacement of Zaluzhny in Ukraine - Stoltenberg
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/nato-not-interfering-in-issue-of-possible-replacement-of-zaluzhnyi-in-ukraine--stoltenberg-1116650201.html
February 7, 2024, 6:44 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO is not interfering in the issue of possible replacement of Ukrainian Armed Forces Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzhny, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Wednesday, adding that NATO’s support for Kiev will continue.
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Israel to Continue Military Operation in Gaza Strip Until Full Victory - Netanyahu
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/israel-to-continue-military-operation-in-gaza-strip-until-full-victory---netanyahu-1116649957.html
February 7, 2024, 6:24 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israel will continue its military operation in the Gaza Strip until full victory, and it can be achieved in months, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a press conference on Wednesday.
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Hamas 3-Stage Truce Plan Hanging in Balance Because of Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/hamas-3-stage-truce-plan-hanging-in-balance-because-of-israel-1116648596.html
February 7, 2024, 5:54 PM
Hamas has reportedly proposed a 135-day truce and hostage swap, as well as Israeli troops' withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. The deal could pave the way to an end of the war. Will peace be given a chance?
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Kremlin Explains Why Putin Chose Tucker Carlson for Interview
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/kremlin-explains-why-putin-chose-tucker-carlson-for-interview-1116648467.html
February 7, 2024, 5:48 PM
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has revealed on Tuesday why Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to be interviewed by the former Fox host.
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Elon Musk Calls EU's Proposed Sanctions, Travel Ban Against Tucker Carlson 'Disturbing'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/elon-musk-calls-eus-proposed-sanctions-travel-ban-against-tucker-carlson-disturbing-1116648908.html
February 7, 2024, 5:47 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Elon Musk said on Wednesday that the travel ban proposed by EU lawmakers against Tucker Carlson following his interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin is 'disturbing' and if enacted would 'greatly offend' the citizens of the United States.
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Russia Considers Finland's Border Closure as Step Towards Breaking Ties
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/russia-considers-finlands-border-closure-as-step-towards-breaking-ties-1116648338.html
February 7, 2024, 4:51 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow sees Helsinki's move to close the border with Russia as a step towards a complete severance of relations between the two countries, Russian Ambassador to Finland Pavel Kuznetsov told Sputnik.
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'Black Hole' Subs to Protect Russia’s Nuclear Assets in Far East
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/black-hole-subs-to-protect-russias-nuclear-assets-in-far-east-1116646830.html
February 7, 2024, 4:32 PM
A fleet of advanced stealthy submarines is expected to bolster Russia’s naval capabilities in the Far East in the not-so-distant future.
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Russia May Forge Partnerships With Asia and Mideast to Explore Arctic – Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/russia-may-forge-partnerships-with-asia-and-mideast-to-explore-arctic--expert-1116646347.html
February 7, 2024, 4:19 PM
Moscow does not rule out withdrawing from the Arctic Council as the West tries to sideline the nation over its special military operation in Ukraine. No collective Arctic decisions could be made without Russia, Grigory Dobromelov, head of the Department of State Consulting, told Sputnik.
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UN Chief: UNSC Dysfunction is Deepening, World Needs Mechanisms as in Cold War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/un-chief-unsc-dysfunction-is-deepening-world-needs-mechanisms-as-in-cold-war-1116646945.html
February 7, 2024, 4:14 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday that the deepening dysfunction within the UN Security Council (UNSC) is more dangerous because the world lacks the mechanisms to manage conflict that existed during the Cold War.
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World Defense Show 2024 Highlights
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/world-defense-show-2024-highlights-1116623894.html
February 7, 2024, 3:53 PM
The arms show provides a unique platform for global defense industry representatives to network, collaborate, share knowledge and discover new ideas and know-how across all sectors. This year, it is hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from February 4-8, 2024.
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Israel Will Never Agree to Ceasefire Proposals of Hamas - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/israel-will-never-agree-to-ceasefire-proposals-of-hamas---reports-1116643922.html
February 7, 2024, 2:34 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israel will never agree to ceasefire proposals made by the Hamas movement, which include withdrawal of the Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip, NBC News reported on Wednesday, citing a source connected to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office.
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US House Lawmakers Demand Documents From Austin Over Failure to Track Ukraine Military Aid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/us-house-lawmakers-demand-documents-from-austin-over-failure-to-track-ukraine-military-aid-1116643708.html
February 7, 2024, 2:27 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US House lawmakers demand that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin provide them with documents related to US military assistance to Ukraine after a watchdog report found that the United States has failed to track more than $1 billion in military gear provided to Kiev, according to a letter released on Wednesday.
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All Clear: Russia Rolls Out Swarm of Mine-Detecting Drones
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/all-clear-russia-rolls-out-swarm-of-mine-detecting-drones--1116642603.html
February 7, 2024, 2:08 PM
Various types of drones currently in the service in the Russian Armed Forces are designed for many purposes, including surveillance and surgical strikes.
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Ukraine's Top General's Dismissal Reportedly Put On Hold Over Fears of Unrest
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/ukraines-top-generals-dismissal-reportedly-put-on-hold-over-fears-of-unrest-1116641834.html
February 7, 2024, 1:56 PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky seems to have postponed his controversial plan to fire his armed forces Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzhny due to concerns about the crisis this move might cause.
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Hersh: West's Hesitance to Conclude Nord Stream Probe Implicates Culprits
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/hersh-wests-hesitance-to-conclude-nord-stream-probe-implicates-culprits-1116642115.html
February 7, 2024, 1:53 PM
Sweden's decision to abruptly quit an investigation into the Nord Stream sabotage attack raises new questions about who the real culprits behind the blast are, and turns the spotlight on the German probe.
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IAEA Head Grossi Visited Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/iaea-head-grossi-visited-zaporozhye-nuclear-power-plant-1116643109.html
February 7, 2024, 1:48 PM
VASILIEVKA, February 7 (Sputnik) - International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi paid a working visit to the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Wednesday.
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China to Promote Political Solution to Crisis in Ukraine - Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/china-to-promote-political-solution-to-crisis-in-ukraine---foreign-ministry-1116641439.html
February 7, 2024, 12:15 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Beijing intends to promote a political solution to the crisis in Ukraine in its "own way," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Wednesday.
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Ukrainian Parliament Adopts Bill on Toughening Mobilization in First Reading - Lawmaker
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/ukrainian-parliament-adopts-bill-on-toughening-mobilization-in-first-reading---lawmaker-1116641599.html
February 7, 2024, 12:13 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine's parliament on Wednesday adopted in the first reading a bill on toughening of mobilization, Ukrainian lawmaker Oleksiy Goncharenko said.
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Contaminated Water Leak Uncovered at Fukushima Nuclear Plant - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/contaminated-water-leak-occurs-at-water-purification-equipment-at-fukushima-npp---reports-1116641245.html
February 7, 2024, 11:27 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), the operator of the Fukushima nuclear power plant (NPP), said that there was a leak of contaminated water from radioactive water treatment equipment, Fukushima Central Television (FCT) reported on Wednesday.
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Russia Attacked Ukrainian Defense Industry Enterprises With Missiles, Drones - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/russia-attacked-ukrainian-defense-industry-enterprises-with-missiles-drones---mod-1116640686.html
February 7, 2024, 10:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces launched a massive up strike with missiles and UAVs on Ukrainian defense industry enterprises on Wednesday morning, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said.
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Why Do Some EU Countries Still Use National Currencies and Not Euro?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/why-do-some-eu-countries-still-use-national-currencies-and-not-euro-1116638588.html
February 7, 2024, 10:38 AM
Two decades since joining the EU, the Czech Republic still uses its national currency, the koruna, rather than the euro. The government, however, has announced that it is ready to discuss details about the possibility of the country shifting to the EU’s monetary unit.
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Tucker Carlson Interviewed Putin on Tuesday - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/tucker-carlson-interviewed-putin-on-tuesday---kremlin-1116640244.html
February 7, 2024, 10:07 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US journalist Tucker Carlson interviewed Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 6, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
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Russia Still Awaiting Canada's Response Regarding Request to Extradite Ukrainian Nazi 'Henchman'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/russia-still-awaiting-canadas-response-on-request-to-extradite-ukrainian-nazi-1116639708.html
February 7, 2024, 9:38 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Moscow is yet to hear from Ottawa over the extradition of Yaroslav Hunka, a Ukrainian Nazi collaborator who received a standing ovation in the Canadian parliament in September, despite assurances that the matter will be reviewed, Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov told Sputnik.
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US' Aerospace Command Claims Detected 4 Russian Jets Over International Waters Near Alaska
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/us-aerospace-command-claims-detected-4-russian-jets-over-international-waters-near-alaska-1116639429.html
February 7, 2024, 9:29 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US' North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said on Wednesday that it had located and tracked four Russian military jets in the international airspace designated by the United States as the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
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Sweden Stops Investigation Into Nord Stream Blasts - Prosecution Authority
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/sweden-stops-investigation-into-nord-stream-blasts---prosecution-authority-1116639548.html
February 7, 2024, 9:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Sweden announces the termination of the investigation into the explosions at the Nord Stream gas pipelines, the Swedish Prosecution Authority said on Wednesday.
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Another Explosion Occurs in Pakistan's Balochistan Province Bringing Death Toll Up to 25 - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/another-explosion-occurs-in-pakistans-balochistan-province-bringing-death-toll-up-to-25---reports-1116639210.html
February 7, 2024, 9:18 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Another explosion occurred in Pakistan, the total death toll has risen to 25 and another 40 people are injured, Pakistani TV channel GEO reported on Wednesday.
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NATO Prepares to Move East, as Russia Prepares to Move West
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/nato-prepares-to-move-east-as-russia-prepares-to-move-west-1116637424.html
February 7, 2024, 9:09 AM
The first phase of NATO's Steadfast Defender military exercise got underway last week with a bit of a fiasco, when the UK's $4.4 billion flagship aircraft carrier, HMS Queen Elizabeth, was sidelined by propeller shaft problems before it could even make it out of port.
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Russian Tu-95MS Missile Carriers Fly Over Bering, Chukchi Seas' Neutral Waters - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/russian-tu-95ms-missile-carriers-fly-over-bering-chukchi-seas-neutral-waters---mod-1116638177.html
February 7, 2024, 8:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two Russian Tu-95MS strategic missile carriers have conducted a planned flight over neutral waters of the Bering and Chukchi seas, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Wednesday.
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Hamas Unveils 3-Stage Ceasefire Plan in Gaza Strip - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/hamas-unveils-3-stage-ceasefire-plan-in-gaza-strip---reports-1116637734.html
February 7, 2024, 8:08 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik/Prime) - Palestinian Hamas movement has unveiled a three-phase ceasefire plan in the Gaza Strip, including a complete withdrawal of Israeli troops, reconstruction of the infrastructure of the enclave and the exchange of hostages and bodies of the dead, Reuters reported on Wednesday, citing the draft document.
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Barrett Firearm 'Killer': Top-Notch Russian Sniper Rifle to Be Used in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/barrett-firearm-killer-top-notch-russian-sniper-rifle-to-be-used-in-special-op-zone-1116637069.html
February 7, 2024, 6:14 AM
This advanced Russian sniper rifle was displayed for the first time at the Army 2023 International Military and Technical Forum in Kubinka outside Moscow.
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NTSB Believes Boeing Door Plug Blowout Was Likely Due to Missing Bolts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/ntsb-believes-boeing-door-plug-blowout-was-likely-due-to-missing-bolts-1116635022.html
February 7, 2024, 5:20 AM
The preliminary findings help to unravel the terrifying incident that took place last month when a brand new Boeing airplane’s food plug blew out mid-flight.
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Oh, the Irony! Watch Russian Tank Wipe Out Ukrainian Anti-Tank Missile Crew
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/oh-the-irony-watch-russian-tank-wipe-out-ukrainian-anti-tank-missile-crew-1116628896.html
February 7, 2024, 5:17 AM
In a somewhat surprising turn of events, a group of Ukrainian soldiers has been eliminated by the very thing it was supposed to destroy.
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Our Shrinking Moon Could Be a Problem, Scientists Warn
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/our-shrinking-moon-could-be-a-problem-scientists-warn--1116630773.html
February 7, 2024, 5:04 AM
The study raises awareness of a restless Moon that is experiencing "moonquakes", some of which may be relatively large, and could threaten future explorations.
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‘Political Maneuver': Biden Threatens to Veto House GOP Israel Aid Bill
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/political-maneuver-biden-threatens-to-veto-house-gop-israel-aid-bill-1116631932.html
February 7, 2024, 5:03 AM
The president’s response comes on the heels of a statement made by Johnson, who said that the House would reject a large bipartisan Senate bill that lawmakers have been working on for months.
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A Model for the Region? How El Salvador’s President Tackled Crime
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/a-model-for-the-region-how-el-salvadors-president-tackled-crime-1116636303.html
February 7, 2024, 4:44 AM
The small Central American country has been plagued by violence for decades, but El Salvador’s popular new leader has managed to turn the tide.
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‘Houthis Can Play the Long Game’: Suez Canal Shipping Revenues Cut Nearly in Half
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/houthis-can-play-the-long-game-suez-canal-shipping-revenues-cut-nearly-in-half--1116634527.html
February 7, 2024, 4:37 AM
The total income for shipping firms last month dropped to $428 million in comparison to $804 million for the same period in 2023.
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Polish Tu-154 Debris to Remain in Russia Until Prosecutors Close Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/polish-tu-154-debris-to-remain-in-russia-until-prosecutors-close-case--1116635397.html
February 7, 2024, 4:27 AM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - The wreckage of the Polish government plane Tu-154, which crashed near Smolensk in 2010, will remain in Russia until the Polish prosecutor's office closes the case on the crash, Russian Ambassador to Warsaw Sergey Andreev told Sputnik.
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US’ Stated Objectives in Middle East ‘Unachievable’ While Aid Flows to Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/us-stated-objectives-in-middle-east-unachievable-while-aid-flows-to-israel-1116634746.html
February 7, 2024, 4:22 AM
Some 5% of Gaza’s population has reportedly been killed, maimed, or is missing, according to recent numbers.
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Russia Says Finland Avoiding Dialogue on Border Issues
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/finland-avoids-discussing-issues-on-border-with-russia--russian-foreign-ministry-1116635176.html
February 7, 2024, 4:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Finland is unwilling to discuss with Russia alleged threats to the country's security from the Russian side of the border between the two countries and is avoiding direct dialogue between border services, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik.
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Houthis Fire 6 Missiles, With One Slightly Damaging Greek Vessel in Gulf of Aden – CENTCOM
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/houthis-fire-6-missiles-with-one-slightly-damaging-greek-vessel-in-gulf-of-aden--centcom-1116634883.html
February 7, 2024, 3:51 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Houthis fired six missiles toward the Southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden on Tuesday, with one of the missiles slightly damaging a Greek-owned vessel, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
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Normalizing Saudi-Israel Ties Requires Palestinian State Recognition
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/normalizing-saudi-israel-ties-requires-palestinian-state-recognition-1116634179.html
February 7, 2024, 2:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia will restore diplomatic relations with Israel only if a Palestinian state is recognized within its 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as its capital and the conflict in the Gaza Strip is ended, the Saudi Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Hardline Netanyahu Ministers Attack US as Israel Causes Headaches for Biden
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/hardline-netanyahu-ministers-attack-us-as-israel-causes-headaches-for-biden-1116633687.html
February 7, 2024, 1:34 AM
The US president walks a fine line attempting to assuage the concerns of many Democratic Party voters while not alienating pro-Israel constituencies.
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Over 30 Hostages Held by Hamas in Gaza Confirmed Dead - IDF
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/over-30-hostages-held-by-hamas-in-gaza-confirmed-dead---idf-1116633353.html
February 7, 2024, 1:08 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Thirty-one of the remaining hostages held by Palestinian movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip have been pronounced dead, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Daniel Hagari said.
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Trudeau Invited Nazi Collaborator Hunka to Attend Parliament Session - Russian Embassy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/trudeau-invited-nazi-veteran-hunka-to-attend-parliament-session---russian-embassy-1116631795.html
February 7, 2024, 12:29 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The Office of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was the one that extended an invitation to Ukrainian Nazi collaborator Yaroslav Hunka to appear before the country’s House of Commons (HoC) in September, the Russian Embassy in Ottawa said on Tuesday.
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US House Rejects Resolution to Impeach Mayorkas for Failing to Secure Country's Borders
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/us-house-rejects-resolution-to-impeach-mayorkas-for-failing-to-secure-countrys-borders-1116632134.html
February 7, 2024, 12:23 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives rejected a resolution to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for allegedly failing to secure the United States’ borders by refusing to enforce federal immigration laws.
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US House Rejects $17.6Bln Standalone Israel Aid Bill After Biden Veto Threat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240207/us-house-rejects-176bln-standalone-israel-aid-bill-after-biden-veto-threat-1116632273.html
February 7, 2024, 12:13 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives rejected a $17.6 billion standalone Israel aid bill following a veto threat from President Joe Biden.
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Egypt Receives Hamas’ Response to Gaza Truce Proposal
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240206/egypt-receives-hamas-response-to-gaza-truce-proposal-1116631666.html
February 6, 2024, 11:14 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - Egypt has received a response from the Palestinian movement Hamas to a truce proposal in the Gaza Strip and will discuss its details with all interested parties, the Egyptian State Information Service said on Tuesday.
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Ukraine Coordinates HIMARS Targets With US Who Is Complicit in Lisichansk Strike - Russian UN Envoy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240206/ukraine-coordinates-himars-targets-with-us-who-is-complicit-in-lisichansk-strike---russian-un-envoy-1116630645.html
February 6, 2024, 11:08 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Kiev authorities coordinate strike targets via HIMARS systems with the US: it is obvious who is complicit in the strike on Lisichansk, Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya said at a UN Security Council meeting.
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Syria's Air Defenses Repelling Israeli Missile Attack on Homs – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240206/syrias-air-defenses-repelling-israeli-missile-attack-on-homs--reports-1116631426.html
February 6, 2024, 10:37 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - Syria's air defense forces are repelling an Israeli missile attack on Homs province, Syrian state broadcaster Al Akhbar reported on Wednesday.
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Pentagon Says Direct Conflict With Russia Possible if Ukraine Aid Not Renewed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240206/pentagon-says-direct-conflict-with-russia-possible-if-ukraine-aid-not-renewed-1116629902.html
February 6, 2024, 8:33 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has not ruled out the possibility of direct conflict with Russia if the supplemental funding package that includes Ukraine aid is not approved, Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said on Tuesday.
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US Senate Confirms Kurt Campbell as Deputy Secretary of State
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240206/us-senate-confirms-kurt-campbell-as-deputy-secretary-of-state-1116629785.html
February 6, 2024, 8:18 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Senate on Tuesday confirmed Kurt Campbell as Deputy Secretary of State, whom US President Joe Biden nominated to the role in November.
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Former Chilean President Pinera Dead, Three Wounded in Helicopter Crash – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240206/former-chilean-president-pinera-dead-three-wounded-in-helicopter-crash--reports-1116629484.html
February 6, 2024, 8:15 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Former Chilean President Sebastian Pinera died and three other passengers were injured in a helicopter crash caused by bad weather, El Libero reported on Tuesday.
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Zelensky's Commander-in-Chief to Bear the Blame for Press-Ganging Ukrainians
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240206/zelenskys-commander-in-chief-to-bear-the-blame-for-press-ganging-ukrainians-1116627908.html
February 6, 2024, 7:04 PM
Even if Ukraine’s Commander-in-Chief Valery Zaluzhny is indeed about to get the boot, his successor is going to be faced with a rather unenviable task directly related to the Ukrainian leadership’s obsession with forcibly drafting as many people as possible.
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Solving Ukraine's Munition Needs Won't Bring US Any Closer to Winning Proxy War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240206/solving-ukraines-munition-needs-wont-bring-us-any-closer-to-winning-proxy-war-1116628209.html
February 6, 2024, 6:55 PM
The US is seeking to double its output of 155 mm munitions by October, as per Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition Douglas R. Bush.
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Tucker Carlson Posts Video From Moscow on Why He's Interviewing President Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240206/tucker-carlson-releases-video-from-moscow-explaining-why-he-is-interviewing-president-putin-1116628955.html
February 6, 2024, 6:53 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - High-profile US political commentator Tucker Carlson said on Tuesday that he decided to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow because it's his professional duty, as well as to inform Americans about the realities of the conflict in Ukraine.
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