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Massive Fence Erected Around US Supreme Court After Roe v Wade Draft Leak
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/massive-fence-erected-around-us-supreme-court-after-roe-v-wade-draft-leak-1095283810.html
May 5, 2022, 11:56 AM
Earlier this week, Politico published a leaked Supreme Court draft that would strike down the Roe v Wade precedent which grants universal abortion rights.
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Australia to Develop Unmanned Submarines Amid Growing Tensions Over Sino-Solomon Security Pact
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/australia-to-develop-unmanned-submarines-amid-growing-tensions-over-sino-solomon-security-pact-1095282800.html
May 5, 2022, 11:27 AM
Canberra's announcement on developing unmanned submarines comes amid tensions in the region over the security pact between China and the Solomon Islands. The pact has been described as a "policy failure" by Australia's federal opposition Labor Party and has taken centre stage in the ongoing federal election campaign ahead of voting on 21 May.
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Bank of England Raises Interest Rates to 13-Year High as Inflation Expected to Top 10 Percent
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/bank-of-england-raises-interest-rate-to-one-per-cent-1095284909.html
May 5, 2022, 11:04 AM
The hike comes as a response to growing inflation and rising fuel and food prices.
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Sinn Fein Set to Prevail Over DUP in Northern Ireland Assembly Election
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/sinn-fein-set-to-prevail-over-dup-in-northern-ireland-assembly-election-1095284450.html
May 5, 2022, 10:57 AM
On 5 May, voters are casting ballots to elect the new Northern Ireland Assembly, in an event that was preceded by opinion polls indicating the Sinn Fein’s substantial leadership over the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
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Ecstasy for Ancelotti, Agony for Guardiola as Star Coaches Make Contrasting Champions League History
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/ecstasy-for-ancelotti-agony-for-guardiola-as-star-coaches-make-contrasting-champions-league-history-1095283315.html
May 5, 2022, 10:49 AM
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti and Man City's Pep Guardiola are widely regarded as two of the most successful managers in football history. While the Italian is the only coach ever to win Europe's top five leagues, the Catalan holds the record for most wins in a row in the Premier League, La Liga and the Bundesliga.
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German Economy Minister Anticipates Gasoline Shortage Due to Embargo on Russian Oil
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/german-economy-minister-anticipates-gasoline-shortage-due-to-embargo-on-russian-oil-1095283092.html
May 5, 2022, 9:11 AM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - Germany may face a shortage of gasoline due to the embargo on Russian oil, Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Wednesday, adding that the government is working on possible solutions.
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Labour Councilor Accused of Sharing Article Denying Holocaust Suspended Ahead of Election
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/labour-councilor-accused-of-sharing-article-denying-holocaust-suspended-ahead-of-election-1095282464.html
May 5, 2022, 8:53 AM
On Wednesday, the UK charity Campaign Against Antisemitism said that the piece shared by Belgica Guana does not only contain “anti-Semitic tropes”, but may also “imply support for Jewish genocide”.
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Bank of England Expected to Raise Interest Rate to 1 Percent, Reports Suggest
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/bank-of-england-expected-to-raise-interest-rate-to-1-percent-reports-suggest-1095281935.html
May 5, 2022, 8:51 AM
The base rate is the interest rate that the Bank of England charges commercial banks for loans, and the institution has been free to decide on its level since 1997.
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WATCH: Russian Ka-52 Helicopters Eliminate Ukrainian Armoured Vehicles
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/watch-russian-ka-52-helicopters-eliminate-ukrainian-armoured-vehicles-1095282126.html
May 5, 2022, 8:44 AM
Over the past day, Russian forces eliminated at least three Ukrainian warplanes and 14 drones. In total, since the beginning of the op, Russian forces have destroyed 149 Ukrainian warplanes, 726 drones, 2,834 tanks and other armoured vehicles, and 325 rocket launchers, according to Russia's MoD.
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Communal Tension Is 'Nothing New' as India Has Seen It Since the 7th Century, BJP Politician Claims
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/communal-tension-is-nothing-new-as-india-has-seen-it-since-the-7th-century-bjp-politician-claims-1095278497.html
May 5, 2022, 7:33 AM
Since April, India has witnessed a number of communal clashes across the country. Recently, the United Nations also took cognisance and said they hoped that the Indian government would work together and ensure peace between the communities.
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Real Madrid Stars Celebrate Dramatic Champions League Win Over Man City in Dressing Room - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/real-madrid-stars-celebrate-dramatic-champions-league-win-over-man-city-in-dressing-room---video-1095279568.html
May 5, 2022, 7:05 AM
Real Madrid and stunning comebacks seem to have become synonyms in the Champions League. The Los Blancos came back from the brink against both Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Chelsea earlier this year. And on Wednesday, Carlo Ancelotti's men staged yet another fightback, rallying from a position of near defeat to beat Man City at home.
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India, France to Strengthen Ties as Macron Warns About 'Consequences' of Ukraine Conflict in Asia
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/india-france-to-strengthen-ties-as-macron-warns-about-consequences-of-ukraine-conflict-in-asia-1095280178.html
May 5, 2022, 7:05 AM
India’s neutral stance on Ukraine served as a major focus of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-nation trip, which involved visits to Germany, Denmark and France. In spite of repeated efforts by Europe's leaders to draw India into their camp vis-à-vis Russia, the longstanding strategic ties between Moscow and Delhi remain unaffected.
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Morozov Art Collection Back to Russian National Museums, Culture Minister Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/morozov-art-collection-back-to-russian-national-museums-culture-minister-says-1095281328.html
May 5, 2022, 7:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Morozov artwork collection, consisting of more than 160 exhibits, has returned to Russian state museums, Russian Culture Minister Olga Lyubimova said on Thursday.
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Armenian Opposition Blocks Streets in Yerevan During Open-End Protest, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/armenian-opposition-blocks-streets-in-yerevan-during-open-end-protest-reports-say-1095281088.html
May 5, 2022, 6:48 AM
YEREVAN (Sputnik) - The Armenian opposition, demanding the resignation of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, has once again blocked a number of streets in Yerevan, the Para TV broadcaster reported on Thursday.
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Former UK Chief Constable Urges Durham Police to Reconsider Labour Head Starmer’s 'Beergate Scandal'
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/former-uk-chief-constable-urges-durham-police-to-reconsider-labour-head-starmers-beergate-scandal-1095279958.html
May 5, 2022, 6:12 AM
Late last week, Labour admitted that the party’s deputy leader Angela Rayner had attended an April 2021 event where Keir Starmer was caught on camera drinking beer with colleagues at the office of Durham MP Mary Foy during a COVID lockdown.
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Live From Jerusalem After Israeli Nationalists Call for Storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/live-from-jerusalem-after-israeli-nationalists-call-for-storming-of-al-aqsa-mosque-1095279423.html
May 5, 2022, 6:07 AM
The tensions around the Temple Mount have been flaring up over the past weeks, with Muslims gathering for mass protests at the holy site, saying that Israeli authorities hinder their access to Al-Aqsa Mosque amid the holy month of Ramadan.
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Danish Zoo Dissects Female Lion to 'Fascinate' the Public
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/danish-zoo-dissects-female-lion-to-fascinate-the-public-1095279246.html
May 5, 2022, 6:00 AM
Despite being petitioned by animal rights activists and wildlife enthusiasts, the Danish zoos maintain their practice of culling perfectly healthy animals for “conservation” reasons and dissecting the carcasses in public for purported educational value.
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As Israel Cancels Official 9 May Celebrations, Some Plan to Hold Rallies 'No Matter What'
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/as-israel-cancels-official-9-may-celebrations-some-plan-to-hold-rallies-no-matter-what-1095278008.html
May 5, 2022, 6:00 AM
On 24 February, Russia launched its special military operation in Ukraine in a bid to de-Nazify and de-militarise the country. The move prompted a wave of aggression against the symbols of Soviet heroism during World War II; some people who have been wearing the St. George ribbon have been harassed and attacked.
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Norway Tests New 'Milestone' Mobile Air Defence
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/norway-tests-new-milestone-mobile-air-defence-1095278898.html
May 5, 2022, 5:59 AM
The test of NASAMS high-mobility launcher marks the first time the Norwegian army is getting mobile air defence. In the past, it relied on static air defences and for over a decade had none whatsoever due to military spending cuts.
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Europe is Not Ready for Ban on Russian Gas Supplies, Head of Austrian Fuel Company OMV Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/europe-is-not-ready-for-ban-on-russian-gas-supplies-head-of-austrian-fuel-company-omv-says-1095277897.html
May 5, 2022, 4:28 AM
Previously, several European nations noted they can pay for Russian gas in rubles, while EU Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson stated that conversion mechanism proposed by Moscow violates EU sanctions.
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Misinformation Nation
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/misinformation-nation-1095277619.html
May 5, 2022, 4:11 AM
Business magnate Elon Musk recently acquired tech giant Twitter to the tune of some $44 billion after weeks of back and forth reports driving the Twittersphere into a complete frenzy regarding the platform's future. However, it's worth mentioning that the deal is still subject to shareholder approval.
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Justice Alito Cancels Public Appearance After SCOTUS Leak on Roe v. Wade Draft
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/justice-alito-cancels-public-appearance-after-scotus-leak-on-roe-v-wade-draft-1095277716.html
May 5, 2022, 4:05 AM
Earlier this week, Politico published a draft opinion authored by SCOTUS Justice Samuel Alito which suggested the SCOTUS had voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, a 1973 decision that protects a pregnant woman’s liberty to elect to have an abortion without excessive government restriction. The source of the leak is now under investigation.
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Videos: Powerful Tornado Causes Massive Damages to Oklahoma Town, No Injures Reported
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/videos-powerful-tornado-causes-massive-damages-to-oklahoma-town-no-injures-reported-1095277204.html
May 5, 2022, 3:46 AM
Although property damages have been reported across the Oklahoma state, authorities on the scene have not yet reported any injuries or fatalities caused by the powerful storms.
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US Embassy in Havana Restarts 'Limited' Immigrant Visa Processing
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/us-embassy-in-havana-restarts-limited-immigrant-visa-processing-1095277383.html
May 5, 2022, 3:44 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Embassy in Havana is starting to process a limited number of immigrant visas for Cubans, US Assistant Secretary for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian Nichols said in a statement.
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US Reportedly Providing Ukraine With Intel Aimed at Killing Russian Generals Involved in Ukraine Ops
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/us-reportedly-providing-ukraine-with-intel-aimed-at-killing-russian-generals-involved-in-ukraine-1095276667.html
May 5, 2022, 3:33 AM
During the course of the ongoing Russian special military operation in Ukraine, the US has not only supported Kiev with unprecedented financial and military assistance, including heavy equipment, but also provided the Ukrainian army with data from its own intelligence and satellite system.
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'I Think You Have No Clue': Rand Paul Blasts US Government as Biggest Propagator of Disinformation
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/i-think-you-have-no-clue-rand-paul-blasts-us-government--as-biggest-propagator-of-disinformation-1095276950.html
May 5, 2022, 3:09 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) said during a congressional hearing that the new Disinformation Governance Board established by the Biden administration cannot be trusted at all because the federal government is the biggest propagator of disinformation in the history of the world.
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Less Than Quarter of US Adults Rate Economy as Even ‘Somewhat Good’ - Poll
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/less-than-quarter-of-us-adults-rate-economy-as-even-somewhat-good---poll-1095276536.html
May 5, 2022, 3:05 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Less than a quarter of US adults rate the economy as being even somewhat good amid increasing inflation, supply chain issues and post-pandemic recovery, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS survey research.
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There Are No Alternatives to Russian Oil for Bulgaria Now - Company
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/there-are-no-alternatives-to-russian-oil-for-bulgaria-now---company-1095276390.html
May 5, 2022, 2:36 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There are currently no alternatives to Russian oil for Bulgaria, Lukoil's subsidiary Lukoil Neftochim Burgas said.
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US Judge Accepts Derek Chauvin’s Plea Deal, Will Sentence Ex-Cop 20 to 25 Years in Prison
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/us-judge-accepts-derek-chauvins-plea-deal-will-sentence-ex-cop-20-to-25-years-in-prison-1095276173.html
May 5, 2022, 2:19 AM
In December 2021, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pleaded guilty in the federal civil rights case of the State of Minnesota v. Derek Michael Chauvin. Chauvin was tried and convicted of murdering George Floyd, a 46 year-old Black man whose death in May 2020 sparked mass protests.
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Brazil's Ex-President Lula: Zelensky Wanted War With Russia, West Encouraging Conflict in Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/brazils-ex-president-lula-zelensky-wanted-war-with-russia-west-encouraging-conflict-in-ukraine-1095274546.html
May 5, 2022, 1:51 AM
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who was Brazil's left-wing president from 2003 to 2010, triumphantly returned to Brazilian big politics just over a year ago after the Latin American country's supreme court cleared him of corruption and money laundering charges, allowing him to run for president once again.
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Singer Ray J Publishes Screenshots to Prove Existence of Second Sextape Between Him, Kim Kardashian
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/singer-ray-j-publishes-screenshots-to-prove-existence-of-second-sextape-between-him-kim-kardashian-1095275842.html
May 5, 2022, 1:50 AM
Singer and entrepreneur Ray J, real name Ray Norwood, says he was inspired to speak out after ex Kim Kardashian claimed that he may be in possession of video footage that showed him “sticking a dildo in my a**.” Ray J says the remarks, featured in “The Kardashians” on Hulu, painted him as a “rapist and dirty perv.”
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Blinken Reassures Sweden's Linde US Backs NATO Open Door as Stockholm Preps Application
https://sputniknews.com/20220505/blinken-reassures-swedens-linde-us-backs-nato-open-door-as-stockholm-preps-application-1095275565.html
May 5, 2022, 1:17 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in a telephone call with his Swedish counterpart Ann Linde discussed the United States' support for NATO's open door policy, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said in a press release.
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Gazan Farmer Finds Ancient Canaanite Statue as Archeologists Uncover Intact Samaritan Lamp
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/gazan-farmer-finds-ancient-canaanite-statue-as-archeologists-uncover-intact-samaritan-lamp-1095274877.html
May 4, 2022, 11:56 PM
Several recent archeological finds have been uncovered in the Levant dating to Biblical times, including an ancient icon statue and an oil lamp that is nearly intact.
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Report: Donald Trump Jr. Testified Before Capitol Riot Panel on Tuesday
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/report-donald-trump-jr-testified-before-capitol-riot-panel-on-tuesday-1095274692.html
May 4, 2022, 11:47 PM
On January 6, 2021, a mob of Trump supporters stormed the US Capitol in an apparent attempt to prevent then candidate Joe Biden from being named the next president of the United States. The special committee looking into the events that day has been interviewing members and associates of the Trump family.
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1,000-Year-Old Native American Cave Art Discovered in Alabama Thought to be Largest in US
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/1000-year-old-native-american-cave-art-discovered-in-alabama-thought-to-be-largest-in-us-1095274358.html
May 4, 2022, 11:17 PM
An undisclosed cave in Alabama has revealed 1,000-year-old cave paintings, some of which are now thought to be the largest in the United States. Until recently, the mud glyphs were lost to the naked eye after mud naturally accumulated on the cave’s walls in the millennium that followed its creation.
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Scientists Assess Potential IQ Damage Caused by COVID-19
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/scientists-assess-potential-iq-damage-caused-by-covid-19-1095269382.html
May 4, 2022, 11:08 PM
The researchers also noted that the recovery in cognitive faculties displayed by COVID-19 survivors was gradual at best.
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Parents of Sailor Who Took Own Life Slam US Navy's 'Ridiculous' Response to Suicide Surge on Carrier
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/parents-of-sailor-who-took-own-life-slam-us-navys-ridiculous-response-to-suicide-surge-on-carrier-1095272944.html
May 4, 2022, 11:05 PM
Due to the recent spike in suicides among US servicemen, more than 200 sailors have been transferred from the USS George Washington carrier to a nearby Navy base since Monday, the Navy said. The deaths occurred during the carrier's overhaul and years-long refueling at a shipyard in Newport News, Virginia.
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Lunar Larceny: Scientists Think Moon Stole Water From Earth’s Upper Atmosphere
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/lunar-larceny-scientists-think-moon-stole-water-from-earths-upper-atmosphere-1095274192.html
May 4, 2022, 10:51 PM
Because the moon and Earth formed at roughly the same time and from roughly the same materials, astronomers have looked to our only natural satellite for answers about the earliest times on Earth that were erased by its active geology long ago.
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Las Vegas Police: Body Found in Nevada’s Lake Mead Has Likely Been There for Decades
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/las-vegas-police-body-found-in-nevadas-lake-mead-has-likely-been-there-for-decades-1095273776.html
May 4, 2022, 10:39 PM
Lake Mead sits about 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas, Nevada. The man-made reservoir provides water and electricity to Nevada, Arizona, California and Mexico. In late 2021, the three states and the US federal government agreed to a $200 million deal to respond to a water shortage crisis.
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Scholars: France Shifting Blame on Russia in Mali as Paris Losing Influence & Control in Africa
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/scholars-france-shifting-blame-on-russia-in-mali-as-paris-losing-influence--control-in-africa-1095270726.html
May 4, 2022, 10:12 PM
A mass grave discovered by Malian soldiers near a vacated French base prompted Paris to accuse a private Russian paramilitary organisation, Wagner Group, of planting corpses there to smear the French Armed Forces. However, Bamako renounced its military cooperation agreement with France on 2 May following the gruesome discovery.
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Spain's Real Madrid Heads to Champions League Final After Toppling Manchester City
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/spains-real-madrid-heads-to-champions-league-final-after-toppling-manchester-city-1095273084.html
May 4, 2022, 9:37 PM
Thanks to this victory, in the Champions League final, which will be held in Paris on May 28, Real Madrid will play against England's Liverpool FC.
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Kremlin Firmly Denies Reports on Plans to Declare Mobilization, War on Ukraine on May 9
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/kremlin-firmly-denies-reports-on-plans-to-declare-mobilization-war-on-ukraine-on-may-9-1095272822.html
May 4, 2022, 9:15 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Reports by Western media about Moscow allegedly planning to declare mobilization and war on Ukraine on May 9, the day Russia celebrates its victory in World War II, are complete "nonsense," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
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Neuralink Rival Synchron Announces Enrollment of First US Patients for Brain Computer Trial
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/neuralink-rival-synchron-announces-enrollment-of-first-us-patients-for-brain-computer-trial-1095272641.html
May 4, 2022, 8:59 PM
Brain Control Interfaces (BCI) are seen as a potential huge market in the future, not only to help those suffering from paralysis but possibly as an augmentative device for healthy individuals as well.
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Candidates Backed by Biden, Trump Triumph in Ohio Primary Elections as Turner Hints at POTUS Run
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/candidates-backed-by-biden-trump-triumph-in-ohio-primary-elections-as-turner-hints-at-potus-run-1095272078.html
May 4, 2022, 8:26 PM
In Ohio’s Democratic and Republican primary elections on Tuesday, voters by and large chose candidates endorsed by either US President Joe Biden or his predecessor and rival, Donald Trump, including one who attended the January 6 insurrection by Trump’s supporters.
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Dow Jones Skyrockets 900-Plus Points After Federal Reserve Announces Interest Rate Hike
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/dow-jones-skyrockets-900-plus-points-after-federal-reserve-announces-interest-rate-hike-1095271248.html
May 4, 2022, 8:00 PM
Earlier Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell appeared to downplay the central bank's decision to raise its key interest rate by 50 points--two times the usual amount. While the move amounted to the biggest interest rate hike since 2000, Powell signaled that a larger, 75-point hike was unlikely.
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Tests Positive for COVID-19, Experiencing Mild Symptoms
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/us-secretary-of-state-antony-blinken-tests-positive-for-covid-19-experiencing-mild-symptoms-1095271328.html
May 4, 2022, 7:46 PM
Prior to this, US Vice President Kamala Harris also tested positive for COVID-19 last week. She was asymptomatic but tested negative after six days thanks to an antiviral drug she was taking.
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California Controller Betty Yee Lands in Hot Water Over Failed COVID PPE Contracts
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/california-controller-betty-yee-lands-in-hot-water-over-failed-covid-ppe-contracts-1095271038.html
May 4, 2022, 7:39 PM
In the early days of the pandemic, California Governor Gavin Newsom authorized no-bid contracts in an attempt to quickly procure personal protection equipment for medical professionals. At least three of those contracts have resulted in lawsuits.
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Enough Sugar to Fill Billions of Coke Cans Hidden Beneath Seagrass, Scientists Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/enough-sugar-to-fill-billions-of-coke-cans-hidden-beneath-seagrass-scientists-say-1095269176.html
May 4, 2022, 7:00 PM
Researchers estimate that if the sugar currently residing in the seagrass rhizosphere were to be degraded by microbes, it would lead to vast quantities of carbon being released back into the atmosphere.
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Beijing Reportedly Conducted Massive ‘Stress Test’ Modeling Impact of Russia-Style Sanctions on PRC
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/beijing-reportedly-conducted-massive-stress-test-modeling-impact-of-russia-style-sanctions-on-prc-1095269936.html
May 4, 2022, 6:59 PM
The reported test comes on the heels of an emergency conference involving Chinese state regulators and major domestic and foreign banks last month discussing how the Asian nation’s assets could be protected if the US imposed Russia-style restrictions on the People’s Republic.
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Nigerian Minister Says Russian Investors Interested in Financing African Gas Mega-Pipeline
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/nigerian-minister-says-russian-investors-interested-in-financing-african-gas-mega-pipeline-1095269602.html
May 4, 2022, 6:56 PM
The EU has been wooing Nigeria in recent weeks as one of the nations whose natural gas could help replace Russian supplies amid the bloc’s spat with Moscow over Ukraine. The charm offensive comes after years of efforts by the West to starve Sub-Saharan Africa of financing for gas projects.
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NASA Astronaut Hands Over ISS Command to Roscosmos Cosmonaut
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/nasa-astronaut-hands-over-iss-command-to-roscosmos-cosmonaut-1095241130.html
May 4, 2022, 6:40 PM
The change comes a month after the NASA astronaut received command from a Russian colleague.
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US Federal Reserve Increases Interest Rates by 0.5% in Biggest Hike of 21st Century
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/us-federal-reserve-increases-interest-rates-by-05-in-biggest-hike-of-21st-century-1095268635.html
May 4, 2022, 6:06 PM
US stocks stalled on Wednesday after rallying earlier in the week, with the S&P 500 taking the biggest hit, in anticipation of the Fed’s decision following the end of its monthly meeting.
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Coca-Cola May Completely Exit Russia If Ukraine Crisis Becomes Protracted, CEO Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/coca-cola-may-completely-exit-russia-if-ukraine-crisis-becomes-protracted-ceo-says-1095268877.html
May 4, 2022, 5:49 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Soft drink manufacturer Coca-Cola may discontinue business in Russia if the special military operation in Ukraine continues for too long, CEO James Quincy said on Wednesday.
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Is Meghan Markle's Rise Part of the Clintons' Plan to Outsmart Team Obama as Biden Loses Grip?
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/is-meghan-markles-rise-part-of-the-clintons-plan-to-outsmart-team-obama-as-biden-loses-grip-1095266692.html
May 4, 2022, 5:37 PM
Meghan Markle’s 2024 US election odds have been boosted by a new Democracy Institute poll showing that the Duchess of Sussex is one of the preferred candidates. The poll's results reflect a complicated political game within the Democratic Party, involving the Bidens, the Obamas, and the Clintons, according to the Democracy Institute's director.
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Pentagon Trained Over 23,000 Ukrainian Armed Forces Since 2015, Says US General
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/pentagon-trained-over-23000-ukrainian-armed-forces-since-2015-says-us-general-1095268413.html
May 4, 2022, 5:19 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has trained over 23,000 of Ukraine's armed forces between 2015 and January 2022, US Brig. Gen. Joseph Hilbert said on Wednesday.
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Britney Spears Slams Her Father Over 'Psychological Damage' & Ruining 'Deep Seed' of Her Existence
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/britney-spears-slams-her-father-over-psychological-damage--ruining-deep-seed-of-her-existence-1095267874.html
May 4, 2022, 5:06 PM
The singer complained that her father made her "feel ugly", and that she felt really good once the conservatorship she was put under back in 2008 came to an end.
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EU Reportedly Mulls Sanctions Against Belarusian Potash Giant Despite Fears of Global Food Shortages
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/eu-reportedly-mulls-sanctions-against-belarusian-potash-giant-despite-fears-of-global-food-1095268088.html
May 4, 2022, 5:03 PM
Belarus is the third-largest producer of potash in the world after Canada and Russia, producing about 10 million tonnes of the mineral –crucial for fertilizer production, in 2021. The United States slapped sanctions on Belarus’s potash sector in December, and Lithuania cut off a major export route in January.
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Biden Bans Left-Wing Latin Leaders From Regional Summit in L.A.
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/biden-bans-left-wing-latin-leaders-from-regional-summit-in-la-1095263772.html
May 4, 2022, 4:55 PM
No love is lost between Latin America's left-wing governments and the US, which has waged economic warfare on them while supporting violent regime-change efforts by opposition forces. But Washington recently attempted to woo Venezuela back into the fold with the aim of regaining access to its huge oil reserves amid sanctions on Russia.
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Key Seats to Watch in UK Local Elections as Tories and Labour Vie for 'Swing' Councils
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/key-seats-to-watch-in-uk-local-elections-as-tories-and-labour-vie-for-swing-councils-1095265154.html
May 4, 2022, 4:18 PM
Council seats in Scotland, Wales, London, and many parts of England are up for grabs on 5 May, as voters across the UK head to the polls on 5 May to select their local representatives. Northern Ireland will be electing a new assembly. Most of these seats were last contested in 2018.
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France’s Mali Folly: Recalling French War Crimes Amid Paris’ Claims of Russian ‘Smear Campaign’
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/frances-mali-folly-recalling-french-war-crimes-amid-pariss-claims-of-russian-smear-campaign-1095266413.html
May 4, 2022, 3:29 PM
The landlocked West African nation of Mali renounced its military cooperation agreement with France on Monday, with ties between the two countries on the brink over a mass grave discovered by Malian troops near a vacated French base that Paris claims was planted there by Russian mercenaries.
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US Trade Deficit Up 22% in March, Topping $100Bln Amid Record Imports, Commerce Department Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/us-trade-deficit-up-22-in-march-topping-100bln-amid-record-imports-commerce-department-says-1095265858.html
May 4, 2022, 3:11 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US trade deficit jumped 22% in March, topping $100 billion for the first time as imports hit a record high above $350 billion on the back of a strong dollar that fueled American purchases from abroad, data from the Commerce Department showed Wednesday.
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Alternative Explanation for Mysterious Gamma-Ray Signal From Galactic Centre Proposed by Scientists
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/alternative-explanation-for-mysterious-gamma-ray-signal-from-galactic-centre-proposed-by-scientists-1095264169.html
May 4, 2022, 2:46 PM
One of the co-authors of a study pointed out that their effort merely identifies another potential source of the signal in question and "does not throw any doubt" on the existence of the Galactic Centre Excess.
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Bill Gates Believes Elon Musk Could Make Misinformation on Twitter Worse
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/bill-gates-believes-elon-musk-could-make-misinformation-on-twitter-worse-1095264690.html
May 4, 2022, 2:41 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates believes that the acquisition of Twitter by Elon Musk could make the situation concerning misinformation on the social media platform worse.
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Anti-Government Rallies Resume in Yerevan
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/anti-government-rallies-resume-in-yerevan-1095264078.html
May 4, 2022, 2:26 PM
Armenian opposition parties insist that the country's prime minister has given up the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijan under international pressure.
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'Serving Vested Interests’: India Slams Report Claiming It Wants a Discount on Russian Crude Imports
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/serving-vested-interests-india-slams-report-claiming-it-wants-a-discount-on-russian-crude-imports-1095261854.html
May 4, 2022, 2:21 PM
India has refused to give up on its energy relationship with Moscow as oil prices soar in spite of criticism from US and European partners. India’s foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar remarked last month that the volume of Russian crude that New Delhi sources in a month is less than what the EU buys from Moscow “in an afternoon”.
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Data Reportedly 'Harvested' From Planned Parenthood Clinics May Be Sold to Anti-Abortion Vigilantes
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/data-reportedly-harvested-from-planned-parenthood-clinics-may-be-sold-to-anti-abortion-vigilantes-1095262048.html
May 4, 2022, 2:20 PM
Location information is harvested by a US data firm from ordinary apps installed on phones, a report revealed, with people more often than not unaware of the fact that their mobile is collecting and sending location data to third parties.
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Elon Musk Invited to Speak in British Parliament About His Acquisition of Twitter
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/elon-musk-invited-to-speak-in-british-parliament-about-his-acquisition-of-twitter-1095261080.html
May 4, 2022, 1:52 PM
In late April, the billionaire chief executive of Tesla struck a deal on the acquisition of US microblogging and social networking service Twitter for $44 billion.
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UK Minister Tells Shoppers to Beat Sanctions-Linked Inflation by Buying 'Value Brands'
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/uk-minister-tells-shoppers-to-beat-sanctions-linked-inflation-by-buying-value-brands-1095261412.html
May 4, 2022, 1:45 PM
Consumer price index (CPI) inflation hit 7 percent in the UK in March, while sanctions on Russian oil and gas imports have seen household energy and petrol pump prices soar by around half — with a knock-on effect on food production costs and retail prices.
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World's Richest Cricket Board Bans Senior Journo for 'Intimidating' Team India Cricketer - Report
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/worlds-richest-cricket-board-bans-senior-journo-for-intimidating-team-india-cricketer---report-1095260765.html
May 4, 2022, 1:34 PM
Cricketers, who happen to be the biggest sports stars in cricket-crazy India, are also the most sought after individuals in the media, with even senior journalists jostling for their attention at times. But one such scribe landed himself in hot water as he went a bit too far to seek an interview from a national team player.
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Hanuman Chalisa Row: Mumbai Court Grants Bail to Lawmaker and Her Husband
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/hanuman-chalisa-row-mumbai-court-grants-bail-to-lawmaker-and-her-husband-1095253242.html
May 4, 2022, 1:26 PM
The controversy over the recitation of Hanuman Chalisa, a prayer dedicated to Lord Hanuman, erupted after Maharashtra Navnirman Sena party chief Raj Thackeray declared on 2 April that his functionaries would chant the prayer at temples if the Maharashtra state government failed to remove blaring loudspeakers from mosques.
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Arms Deliveries to Ukraine Can Lead to Higher Risk of NATO's Involvement in Conflict, Expert Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/arms-deliveries-to-ukraine-can-lead-to-higher-risk-of-natos-involvement-in-conflict-expert-says-1095262446.html
May 4, 2022, 1:15 PM
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - Increasing heavy arms deliveries to Ukraine by the US and its NATO allies can lead to a higher risk of direct involvement in the conflict, believes Xavier Moreau, an arms expert and geopolitical analyst from the French think tank Stratpol.
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China Opens World's Highest-Altitude Weather Station on Everest, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/china-opens-worlds-highest-altitude-weather-station-on-everest-reports-say-1095262737.html
May 4, 2022, 1:12 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Chinese scientists set up an automatic weather station on Mount Everest at the record altitude of 8,800 meters (28,871 feet), Chinese media reported on Wednesday.
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India Releases Its 2020 Death Data in Advance, Rejects 'Absurd Overestimation' of COVID Mortalities
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/india-releases-its-2020-death-data-in-advance-rejects-absurd-overestimation-of-covid-mortalities-1095253792.html
May 4, 2022, 12:30 PM
While countries around the world reported 1.83 million COVID-related deaths in 2020, the WHO has reportedly claimed that the figure is to the tune of three million. India has suffered the third highest number of COVID mortalities, behind the US and Brazil, largely on account of a devastating second wave that afflicted the nation last year.
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Ronaldo's World Record Within Benzema's Grasp as Real Madrid Face Man City in Champions League Semis
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/ronaldos-world-record-within-benzemas-grasp-as-real-madrid-face-man-city-in-champions-league-semis-1095258344.html
May 4, 2022, 12:24 PM
After remaining in the shadow of Cristiano Ronaldo for a decade, Karim Benzema has been enjoying the limelight at Real Madrid, having become the lynchpin of the Spanish outfit's attack. With his 40+ goal tally this term, he has powered them to the La Liga and Spanish Cup titles and now his sights are set on attaining European glory for them.
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'Faster' Omicron Variants That 'Escape Immunity' May Drive New COVID-19 Waves, Warn Scientists
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/faster-omicron-variants-that-escape-immunity-may-drive-new-covid-19-waves-warn-scientists-1095259166.html
May 4, 2022, 12:15 PM
As COVID-19 cases and hospitalisations are once more on the rise in most states across America, scientists have been waning of new variants of the Omicron strain that are starting to dominate transmissions.
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Poland Plans to Annex Western Ukraine, Former Lawmaker Claims
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/poland-plans-to-annex-western-ukraine-former-lawmaker-claims-1095260534.html
May 4, 2022, 12:14 PM
During the period between World War I and World War II, Poland controlled territories to the east known as the Kresy, or ‘Borderlands’. These lands were incorporated into Soviet Ukraine and Belarus in 1939. Poland formally gave up claims to these areas after 1945, but some Poles still yearn for the lands of the lost Kresy.
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Family of Teenage Reality TV Star Call Her Suicide a Result of 'Rash Decision'
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/family-of-teenage-reality-tv-star-call-her-suicide-a-result-of-rash-decision-1095259860.html
May 4, 2022, 12:07 PM
Kalia Posey’s family described her as an “accomplished teenager” who had a “bright future ahead of her”, but ended up taking her own life “in one impetuous moment”.
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Sri Lankan Opposition Tables No-Confidence Motions Against Gov't, President
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/sri-lankan-opposition-tables-no-confidence-motions-against-govt-president-1095259682.html
May 4, 2022, 11:31 AM
NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - Sri Lanka's main opposition party Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB, United People's Power) has submitted to the speaker of the parliament two motions of no confidence against the government and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, the party said on social media.
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Knights' Gambit: Labour Leader Denies 'Electoral Pact' With Lib Dems
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/knights-gambit-labour-leader-denies-electoral-pact-with-lib-dems-1095254003.html
May 4, 2022, 11:26 AM
A so-called “non-aggression pact” between UK opposition parties has been a constant talking point on Twitter since PM Boris Johnson led the governing party to a landslide victory in the December 2019 general election on the promise to "get Brexit done".
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Jurgen Klopp 'Delighted' as Liverpool Makes History With UCL Semifinal Comeback Against Villarreal
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/jurgen-klopp-delighted-as-liverpool-makes-history-with-ucl-semifinal-comeback-against-villarreal-1095252316.html
May 4, 2022, 11:16 AM
Liverpool are on course to claim an unprecedented quadruple this season, having already lifted the League Cup. The Reds have also progressed through to the final of the Champions League and the FA Cup and they remain one point shy of leaders Man City in the Premier League table.
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Heard 'Suffered PTSD' From Depp's 'Sexual, Physical Violence', Witness Testifies in Libel Case
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/heard-suffered-ptsd-due-to-sexual-physical-violence-by-depp-witness-testifies-in-libel-case--1095257214.html
May 4, 2022, 10:52 AM
Actor Johnny Depp’s lawyers ended their case on 3 May after 13 days of testimony in his multi-million-dollar defamation trial against ex-wife Amber Heard, with the legal team representing the 'Aquaman' actress now starting to present their side.
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‘Scholz Isn’t a Wurst’: Sausage Spat Sizzles as MPs Demand Ukraine’s Envoy Be Kicked Out of Germany
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/scholz-isnt-a-wurst-sausage-spat-sizzles-as-mps-ask-ukraines-envoy-to-be-kicked-out-of-germany-1095257460.html
May 4, 2022, 10:45 AM
Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Andriy Melnyk sparked a culinary-themed diplomatic dispute by calling Olaf Scholz an unstatesmanlike “liverwurst sausage” over the chancellor’s refusal to visit Kiev. Scholz said Monday that he had no plans to travel to Ukraine for the time being due to Kiev’s snub of President Frank-Walter Steinmeier last month.
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Kremlin: Cost of Sanctions Against Russia Will Increase For European Citizens Every Day
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/kremlin-cost-of-sanctions-against-russia-will-increase-for-european-citizens-every-day-1095256772.html
May 4, 2022, 10:31 AM
Sanctions on Russia have already affected the EU economy, prompting higher inflation and surging energy prices.
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WATCH: Russian Submarine in Black Sea Targets Ukrainian Positions With Kalibr Missiles
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/watch-russian-submarine-in-black-sea-targets-ukrainian-positions-with-kalibr-missiles-1095255669.html
May 4, 2022, 10:18 AM
The 3M-14 or SS-N-30A cruise missile, commonly known as the Kalibr, can be fired from warships and submarines to hit land targets.
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Tesla Planning to Build 2nd Production Plant in China's Shanghai, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/tesla-planning-to-build-2nd-production-plant-in-chinas-shanghai-reports-say-1095256270.html
May 4, 2022, 10:15 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - US electric automaker Tesla is planning to set up a second plant to expand its production capacities in China's Shanghai, the Zhongguo Zhengquan Bao newspaper (China Securities Journal) reported on Wednesday, citing sources.
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First Leader of Independent Belarus, Stanislav Shushkevich, Dies Aged 87
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/first-leader-of-independent-belarus-stanislav-shushkevich-dies-aged-87-1095251717.html
May 4, 2022, 9:30 AM
At the end of April, the first leader of the independent state of Belarus, Stanislav Shushkevich, was admitted to intensive care because of complications from coronavirus.
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Repairman Branded ‘Hacker, Thief, Criminal’ Over Hunter Biden Laptop Sues Rep. Schiff, Media Outlets
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/repairman-branded-hacker-thief--criminal-over-hunter-biden-laptop-sues-repschiff-media-outlets-1095254319.html
May 4, 2022, 9:15 AM
The former owner of a computer shop in Delaware, who was the first to come across Hunter Biden's infamous laptop containing emails highlighting shady business deals with foreign officials, claims he has decided to fight back in court to reveal “who gave the marching orders” to block the real story regarding the president’s son.
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Trump-Backed Candidate Vance Wins Ohio Senate Primary
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/trump-backed-candidate-vance-wins-ohio-senate-primary-1095249420.html
May 4, 2022, 9:02 AM
The 2022 United States Senate election in Ohio will be held on 8 November 2022, the Senate is at present divided 50-50 between Democrats and Republicans.
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Any NATO Vehicle Coming to Ukraine With Weapons Will Be Considered Legitimate Target - Shoigu
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/any-nato-vehicle-coming-to-ukraine-with-weapons-is-considered-to-be-legitimate-target---shoigu-1095253961.html
May 4, 2022, 8:54 AM
Russia has repeatedly denounced the continuous flow of weapons into Ukraine from the West, saying that it adds fuel to the fire and derails the negotiation process.
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Nepal's Import Restrictions Could ‘Exacerbate’ Inflation, Hamper Economic Growth, IMF Warns
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/nepals-import-restrictions-could-exacerbate-inflation-hamper-economic-growth-imf-warns-1095250457.html
May 4, 2022, 8:34 AM
In order to preserve the federal forex reserves, Nepal’s central bank has banned imports of liquor, tobacco-related products, certain potato crisps and snacks, mobile sets worth more than $600, colour TVs of more than 32 inches, cars and toys. Kathmandu has also banned the import of diamonds and imposed a quota on gold.
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Congress, BJP in War of Words After Communal Clashes in India's Jodhpur
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/congress-bjp-in-war-of-words-after-communal-clashes-in-indias-jodhpur-1095248783.html
May 4, 2022, 8:30 AM
Clashes broke out between Hindu and Muslim communities in the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan state on Monday night because a religious flag was hoist in the Jalori Gate area. A mob also took down loudspeakers installed in the area for Eid prayers.
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Norwegian Pilots Pink-Slipped During COVID-19 Pandemic Take SAS Airline to Labour Court
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/norwegian-pilots-pink-slipped-during-covid-19-pandemic-take-sas-airline-to-labour-court-1095253056.html
May 4, 2022, 8:20 AM
During the COVID-19 pandemic that led to massive lockdowns in large parts of the world and grounded hundreds of flights, the heavily hit Nordic flag-carrier SAS had to sack 5,000 employees - or 40 percent of its workforce - and received substantial government assistance to stay adrift.
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Von der Leyen: EU Commission to Present 6th Package of Anti-Russian Sanctions on Wednesday
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/von-der-leyen-eu-commission-to-present-6th-package-of-anti-russian-sanctions-on-wednesday-1095252766.html
May 4, 2022, 7:53 AM
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - The European Commission will present the next package of anti-Russia sanctions over Mosow's operation in Ukraine on Wednesday, President Ursula von der Leyen said.
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Comedian Dave Chappelle Attacked on Stage During Netflix Festival
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/comedian-dave-chappelle-attacked-on-stage-during-netflix-festival-1095252467.html
May 4, 2022, 7:47 AM
On Tuesday evening, US Comedian Dave Chappelle appeared at the Hollywood Bowl theatre in Los Angeles as part of the 'Netflix Is A Joke' event.
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Novak Djokovic Overtakes Federer, Borg, Lendl In Winning Streak Against A Single Rival
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/novak-djokovic-overtakes-federer-borg-lendl-in-winning-streak-against-a-single-rival-1095248971.html
May 4, 2022, 7:39 AM
Novak Djokovic holds several world records in men's tennis - he's the first man to stay at No 1 for more than 350 weeks and is the only one to win all four Grand Slams and the nine ATP Masters titles at least twice. The Serb also has the most wins over top-10 players. But on Tuesday the 20-time Grand Slam winner achieved another record.
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MPs Urge Probe Into Claims France Hid Exocet ‘Kill Switch’ Info Able to 'Save UK Lives' in Falklands
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/mps-urge-probe-into-claims-france-hid-exocet-kill-switch-info-able-to-save-uk-lives-in-falklands-1095251855.html
May 4, 2022, 7:30 AM
During the Falklands War, Argentine warplanes carrying French-built Exocet anti-ship missiles struck and heavily damaged the UK Royal Navy destroyer HMS Sheffield on 4 May 1982. Of the 281 crew members, 20 died in the attack, while 26 were injured. The Sheffield became the first Royal Navy vessel to be sunk in action since World War II.
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Swedish Dockers Sued for 'Illegal' Blockade of Russian Ships
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/swedish-dockers-sued-for-illegal-blockade-of-russian-ships-1095250635.html
May 4, 2022, 6:59 AM
Before Moscow's special operation in Ukraine and the blockade of Russian ships unilaterally proclaimed by Swedish port workers in a bid to show solidarity, the Scandinavian country witnessed an average of 170 port calls from Russia per year.
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Musk Says Twitter May Charge Commercial, Government Users
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/musk-says-twitter-may-charge-commercial-government-users-1095251317.html
May 4, 2022, 6:46 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Tesla CEO and SpaceX founder Elon Musk said that once he officially acquires Twitter the service may cost a bit for commercial and government users.
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At Least One Police Officer Injured During Abortion Rights Protests in Los Angeles
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/at-least-one-police-officer-injured-during-abortion-rights-protests-in-los-angeles-1095250887.html
May 4, 2022, 6:44 AM
On Tuesday, US President Joe Biden said that he believes the US Supreme Court should uphold the Roe v Wade ruling that legalises abortion throughout the United States because it ensures a woman's fundamental right to choose whether to terminate a pregnancy.
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Israelis Turn to West Bank Clinic To Dodge Ban on Choosing a Child's Sex
https://sputniknews.com/20220504/israelis-turn-to-west-bank-clinic-to-dodge-ban-on-choosing-a-childs-sex-1095249747.html
May 4, 2022, 6:30 AM
Sex selection in the Jewish state is possible through pre-implantation genetic diagnosis and in vitro fertilisation. But patients need to prove they either have a solid medical reason to do so or that they already have four children of the same sex.
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