Dozens of Servicemen Suspected of Advocating for the Overthrow of the US Government
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/dozens-of-servicemen-suspected-of-advocating-for-the-overthrow-of-the-us-government-1115383803.html
December 5, 2023, 1:43 AM
Throughout the 60s and 70s, the Pentagon considered left-wing extremist groups as America’s greatest threat. However, after a rise of right-wing violence in the 1990s it began considering right-wing anti-government groups the bigger threat.
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Redwood Trees Stun Scientists by Sprouting 1000-Year-Old Buds to Survive After Wildfires
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231205/redwood-trees-stun-scientists-by-sprouting-1000-year-old-buds-to-survive-after-wildfires-1115383641.html
December 5, 2023, 12:17 AM
The majestic redwoods, known for their resistance to wildfires, faced an unprecedented threat when flames tore through the canopies of these 100-meter-tall trees during the 2020 California wildfires.
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US House Panel Says FBI Interviewed Priest, Choir Director in Targeting of Catholic Church
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/us-house-panel-says-fbi-interviewed-priest-choir-director-in-targeting-of-catholic-church-1115383321.html
December 4, 2023, 11:52 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The FBI interviewed a Catholic priest and a choir director as part of an effort to target traditional Catholics as potential extremists, the US House Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government said in an interim staff report.
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British Research Ship Encounters World's Largest Iceberg
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/british-research-ship-encounters-worlds-largest-iceberg-1115382353.html
December 4, 2023, 10:39 PM
The chance meeting provided scientists with a unique opportunity to collect vital seawater samples around the colossal iceberg, unlocking insights into its impact on marine life and the environment.
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‘Hopium and Defense’ All Ukraine Has to Sustain Itself as NATO Weapons Dry Up
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/hopium-and-defense-all-ukraine-has-to-sustain-itself-as-nato-weapons-dry-up-1115381340.html
December 4, 2023, 10:30 PM
With its supply of Western weapons dwindling and little sign of change from the NATO powers, Ukraine will be incapable of launching another counteroffensive like last summer, an analyst told Sputnik. However, barring a mutiny or political crisis, a collapse of the Ukrainian war effort isn’t necessarily imminent.
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Cheney Warns Trump May Seek to Stay in Power 'Forever' if Reelected
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/cheney-warns-trump-may-seek-to-stay-in-power-forever-if-reelected-1115381568.html
December 4, 2023, 10:14 PM
Recent polls show former US President Donald Trump besting his White House successor in five out of six battleground states, making a second Trump presidency a legitimate possibility.
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Israel Has Crossed Its Rubicon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/israel-has-crossed-its-rubicon-1115381012.html
December 4, 2023, 8:48 PM
A few weeks ago, from an international and domestic-U.S. PR standpoint, Israel might have been able to bring its war in Gaza in for a hard landing. Now, it has painted itself into a corner.
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Hundreds Protest Osprey Flights as US Refuses Japan's Request to Ground Crash-Prone Aircraft
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/hundreds-protest-osprey-flights-as-us-refuses-japans-request-to-ground-crash-prone-aircraft-1115380703.html
December 4, 2023, 8:00 PM
The US has more than 50,000 troops in Japan at nearly two dozen bases, part of a presence maintained since Japan surrendered to the US at the end of World War II. The post-fascist reconstruction as a constitutional monarchy saw the US include a clause mandating neutrality in Japan’s constitution.
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Putin Says West Demonstrates Political Bias, Russophobia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/putin-says-west-demonstrates-political-bias-russophobia-1115380072.html
December 4, 2023, 6:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West is demonstrating bias and Russophobia, while the process of degradation of international politics continues, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
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Taiwan to Finalize Upgrading 140 US-Made F-16s by Year-End - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/taiwan-to-finalize-upgrading-140-us-made-f-16s-by-year-end---reports-1115379671.html
December 4, 2023, 6:33 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Taiwan is about to finish upgrading 140 US-made F-16 jets in its fleet by late December, with no new flight tests on the schedule, Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) reported on Monday, citing a military source.
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Putin Inspects Soviet-Era 'Nuclear Test Bunker' Replica in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/putin-inspects-soviet-era-nuclear-test-bunker-replica-in-moscow-1115378918.html
December 4, 2023, 6:19 PM
The international expo "Russia" launched in Moscow last month and is going to be held until April 2024.
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Houthi Attack on Commercial Ships in Red Sea a Warning to Israel and US - Experts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/houthi-attack-on-commercial-ships-in-red-sea-a-warning-to-israel-and-us---experts-1115378539.html
December 4, 2023, 6:10 PM
Three Bahama- and Panama-flagged commercial vessels, allegedly belonging to Jewish businessmen, were subjected to a Houthi missile attack in the Red Sea on Sunday. A US warship in the region reportedly shot down three drones in self-defense.
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Joe Biden Received 'Direct Monthly Payments' From His Son's Business Entity
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/joe-biden-received-direct-monthly-payments-from-his-sons-business-entity-1115378668.html
December 4, 2023, 6:04 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden received monthly payments from a business entity linked to his son, Hunter Biden, US House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said on Monday.
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Putin, Xi, and Barbie Up for TIME’s 2023 Person of the Year
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/putin-xi-and-barbie-up-for-times-2023-person-of-the-year-1115377730.html
December 4, 2023, 6:01 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - On Monday Time magazine published its shortlist for the annual 'Person of the Year' contenders, which includes Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese Leader Xi Jinping and pop culture icon Barbie.
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Ex-Pentagon Analyst: Ossified MIC to Prevent US From Ramping Up Counter-Drone System Production
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/ex-pentagon-analyst-ossified-mic-to-prevent-us-from-ramping-up-counter-drone-system-production-1115376867.html
December 4, 2023, 5:30 PM
The Pentagon will have trouble getting weapons makers to mass produce counter-drone weapons for quite a while, due to its entrenched and decades-old acquisition system that was dependent on the US being the world’s foremost military power, a former Pentagon analyst told Sputnik.
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Australia Developing 'Secret Cloud Initiative' Interoperable With US, UK - Intelligence Chief
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/australia-developing-secret-cloud-initiative-interoperable-with-us-uk---intelligence-chief-1115378054.html
December 4, 2023, 5:14 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Australia is working to develop a "top secret cloud initiative" that will be "interoperable" with US and UK intelligence agencies, its director-general of national intelligence said Monday.
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Gold's Gain Means End of US Dollar-Based System is Near – Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/golds-gain-means-end-of-us-dollar-based-system-is-near--expert-1115376460.html
December 4, 2023, 4:35 PM
The price of gold soared over $2,100 per troy ounce on Monday, reaching an all-time high. What signal does this send about the US dollar's strength?
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Putin: Russia Will Continue to Contribute to Resolution of Acute Problems
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/putin-russia-will-continue-to-contribute-to-resolution-of-acute-problems-1115376258.html
December 4, 2023, 3:45 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will continue to contribute to the resolution of acute regional and global problems, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
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Details and Numbers: What is Russia's Unbeatable Avangard Hypersonic Weapon?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/details-and-numbers-what-is-russias-unbeatable-avangard-hypersonic-weapon-1115373323.html
December 4, 2023, 3:42 PM
The Avangard (lit. Vanguard) is a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) that is propelled into the atmosphere by a ballistic missile before detaching from it and heading towards its intended target.
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Putin Accepts Credentials From Foreign Ambassadors
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/putin-accepts-credentials-from-foreign-ambassadors-1115366971.html
December 4, 2023, 3:25 PM
Diplomats from around the world formally present their credentials to Vladimir Putin, requesting his recognition of their authority to represent their respective nations and speak on their behalf.
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Why EU Funding to Ukraine May Soon Fade
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/why-eu-funding-to-ukraine-may-soon-fade--1115374023.html
December 4, 2023, 2:34 PM
European conservatives are skeptical of further spending on Ukraine and have vowed to reshape the Old Continent's politics after the forthcoming EU parliamentary elections where they are projected to take more seats. What could this mean for Kiev?
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White House Warns Ukraine Money May Dry Up by Year's End Without Congressional Action
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/white-house-warns-ukraine-money-may-dry-up-by-years-end-without-congressional-action-1115373745.html
December 4, 2023, 2:18 PM
Biden faces mounting opposition in the Republican-controlled House, where a spate of lawmakers remain downbeat about the US’ continued assistance to the Kiev regime.
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What Are 'Bunker Buster' Bombs the US Allegedly Supplied to Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/what-are-bunker-buster-bombs-the-us-allegedly-supplied-to-israel-1115372445.html
December 4, 2023, 2:11 PM
Many of Hamas' vital assets in the Gaza Strip are supposedly hidden in an extensive network of tunnels and underground shelters. Israel, thanks to the help of its ally the US, may have found the weapons capable of reaching these hideouts.
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Putin Participates in 'We Are Together' International Award Ceremony
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/putin-participates-in-we-are-together-international-award-ceremony-1115372292.html
December 4, 2023, 2:06 PM
Over 850 humanitarian projects from 85 countries have participated in the International Prize since its establishment.
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Iran Vows Response to Deaths of 2 Military Advisers in Syria
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/iran-vows-response-to-deaths-of-2-military-advisers-in-syria--1115372519.html
December 4, 2023, 1:11 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday that the country would respond to any actions against its military advisers in Syria, following a missile attack on Damascus that left two Iranian personnel dead over the weekend.
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Sputnik Correspondent Russell Bentley Awarded Film Prize
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/sputnik-correspondent-russell-bentley-awarded-film-prize-1115369874.html
December 4, 2023, 12:15 PM
The Front Line International Film Festival was held in Rostov-on-Don from November 29th to December 3rd. It was organized by the association "Mius-Front" with the support of the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives, the Russian Military Historical Society, the Union of Journalists of Russia, the television company "Don 24" and many others.
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Safe Corridor in Central Gaza Turned Into Battlefield - IDF Statement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/safe-corridor-in-central-gaza-turned-into-battlefield---idf-statement-1115371752.html
December 4, 2023, 12:00 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The safe corridor in the central Gaza Strip has turned into a battlefield, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesman Avichay Adraee said on Monday, calling on the population of the enclave to evacuate along the coast.
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Russia’s Rostec Included in SIPRI Top 100 Arms Manufacturers for First Time
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/russias-rostec-included-in-sipri-top-100-arms-manufacturers-for-first-time-1115369988.html
December 4, 2023, 11:59 AM
Apart from Rostec, the SIRPI’s 2022 ranking includes another Russian company, United Shipbuilding Corporation, the largest national holding to build, repair and maintain vessels.
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Ukraine Loses Up to 300 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction in Past Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/ukraine-loses-up-to-300-soldiers-in-donetsk-direction-in-past-day-1115371618.html
December 4, 2023, 11:55 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost up to 300 soldiers and five pieces of military equipment in the Donetsk direction over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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Over 40% of Ukrainians Favor Talks With Russia, Compromise Solution - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/over-40-of-ukrainians-favor-talks-with-russia-compromise-solution---reports-1115371429.html
December 4, 2023, 11:44 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Forty-four percent of Ukrainians believe that their government should seek a compromise solution to the conflict with Russia at a negotiating table, while nearly half believe Kiev should reject talks and continue fighting, Ukrainian news site Strana.ua reported, citing a Rating poll.
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Iran Says Received Guarantees on Release of Funds Frozen in United States
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/tehran-says-received-guarantees-on-release-of-funds-frozen-in-united-states-1115371108.html
December 4, 2023, 11:25 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran has received all the necessary guarantees regarding the release of funds frozen in the United States, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Monday.
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Is Bitcoin Worth Investing In After Hitting $40,000 For First Time Since 2022?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/is-bitcoin-worth-investing-in-after-hitting-40000-for-first-time-since-2022--1115367692.html
December 4, 2023, 11:08 AM
Starting at $0 in 2009, Bitcoin broke the one dollar barrier two years later. This was followed by the token hitting an all-time high of $69,000 in 2021.
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Watch Thrilling Footage of Russian Forces Storming Artyomovskoye Village
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/watch-thrilling-footage-of-russian-forces-storming-artyomovskoye-village-1115369503.html
December 4, 2023, 10:57 AM
The reports about the Russian liberation of Artyomovskoye from Ukrainian forces came at the end of November. Now, the Russian Defense Ministry has published a video of the operation.
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US to Conduct Hypersonic Missile Tests With Australia in 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/us-to-conduct-hypersonic-missile-tests-with-australia-in-2024-1115369206.html
December 4, 2023, 10:09 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Defense Department plans to carry out joint hypersonic missile tests with the Australian military in 2024, Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Heidi Shyu said.
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Gold Price Surpasses All-Time High of $2,100 per Troy Ounce
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/gold-price-surpasses-all-time-high-of-2100-per-troy-ounce-1115368765.html
December 4, 2023, 10:04 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The price on gold grew almost 1% on Monday morning, surpassing $2,100 per troy ounce for the first time in history, the trading data showed.
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US May Lose Arms Race With China Due to Budget Gridlock – Pentagon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/us-may-lose-arms-race-with-china-due-to-budget-gridlock--pentagon--1115367557.html
December 4, 2023, 9:57 AM
Spending plans in the US Congress are frequently subject to intense scrutiny, primarily as a result of political factionalism. This often poses as a significant obstacle for the Pentagon.
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Bulgarian President Vetoes Transfer of Decommissioned Armored Vehicles to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/bulgarian-president-vetoes-transfer-of-decommissioned-armored-vehicles-to-ukraine-1115368417.html
December 4, 2023, 9:47 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has returned to the parliament for further discussion the draft law on the ratification of the agreement on the free transfer of 100 decommissioned armored personnel carriers to Ukraine, according to the president's office.
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Israel Shells Lebanon in Retaliatory Move – Statement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/israel-shells-lebanon-in-retalitory-move--statement--1115368224.html
December 4, 2023, 9:20 AM
The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement that they had documented shelling from Lebanon towards IDF outpost and opened fire in response.
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UK Defense Ministry's 2023-2033 Equipment Plan $21.5Bln Over Budget - Watchdog
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/uk-defense-ministrys-2023-2033-equipment-plan-215bln-over-budget---watchdog-1115367958.html
December 4, 2023, 8:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The UK Ministry of Defense's equipment plan for 2023-2033 is "unaffordable" as its current budget is almost $21.5 billion less than its expected costs, the National Audit Office (NAO) said on Monday.
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Drained to Record Low, Refilling US Strategic Petroleum Reserve Would Be Costly & Drawn Out
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/drained-to-record-low-refilling-us-strategic-petroleum-reserve-would-be-costly--drawn-out-1115366553.html
December 4, 2023, 7:18 AM
Earlier, media reports said that the Biden administration plans to repurchase 12 million barrels of crude to replenish America's heavily-drawn oil reserve.
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Ukraine Faces 50 Billion Euro Underfunding Risk – Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/ukraine-faces-50-billion-euro-underfunding-risk--report-1115366279.html
December 4, 2023, 6:01 AM
The victory of the right-wing Freedom Party in the Netherlands and the budget crisis in Germany make Ukraine's prospects of receiving more funds look dim.
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Dutch Prime Minister Embarks on 3-Day Visit to US to Discuss Chip Cooperation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/dutch-prime-minister-embarks-on-3-day-visit-to-us-on-monday-to-discuss-chip-cooperation-1115366413.html
December 4, 2023, 5:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will be visiting the United States from December 4-6 on an economic mission to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, innovation and the semiconductor industry.
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German Economy Minister Will Not Attend COP28 Due to Budget Crisis – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/german-economy-minister-will-not-attend-cop28-due-to-budget-crisis---reports-1115366042.html
December 4, 2023, 4:04 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - German Economy Minister Robert Habeck will not attend on December 4 the UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai at the request of Chancellor Olaf Scholz due to the budgetary crisis in the country, German newspaper Bild reported on Sunday.
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US Airstrike on Headquarters of Iraqi Armed Formations Leaves 5 People Dead – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/us-airstrike-on-headquarters-of-iraqi-armed-formations-leaves-5-people-dead--reports-1115365544.html
December 4, 2023, 3:08 AM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - Five people have been killed as a result of a US airstrike on the headquarters of Iraqi armed formations, Iraqi news agency Shafaq News reported on Sunday, citing a source in the security agencies.
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UK FM Cameron Says Will Try to Persuade US Gov’t to Continue Providing Help to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/uk-fm-cameron-says-will-try-to-persuade-us-govt-to-continue-providing-help-to-ukraine-1115365257.html
December 4, 2023, 2:10 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron said on Sunday that next week, during a trip to Washington, he would try to convince the US government to continue to provide assistance to Ukraine amid stalled negotiations in the US Congress on this issue.
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US Central Command Says Destroyer Shoots Down 3 Drones Launched by Houthis in Red Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231204/us-central-command-says-destroyer-shoots-down-3-drones-launched-by-houthis-in-red-sea-1115365120.html
December 4, 2023, 12:29 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Three commercial vessels in the Red Sea were attacked four times over the past 24 hours, and US destroyer USS Carney responded to their distress calls and shot down three drones, which were allegedly launched by Yemen's rebel Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, the US Central Command said on Monday.
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Pentagon Spokesman Kirby Again Declines to Place 'Red Lines' on Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/pentagon-spokesman-john-kirby-again-declines-to-place-red-lines-on-israel-1115364570.html
December 3, 2023, 10:12 PM
Fighting between Hamas and Israel resumed on Friday after a weeks-long truce ended. With Israel bombing both the southern and northern areas of Gaza, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby reiterated on Sunday that the US has not placed any red lines on Israel that would cause the administration to halt military aid being sent to Israel.
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Pentagon Aware of Reports About Attack on US Destroyer in Red Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/pentagon-says-aware-of-reports-about-attack-on-us-destroyer-in-red-sea-1115364873.html
December 3, 2023, 9:37 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Department of Defense told Sputnik on Sunday that it was aware of reports about an attack on its destroyer USS Carney in the Red Sea.
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Ukraine Admits It's Unable to Increase Military Production to Keep Up With Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/ukraine-admits-its-unable-to-increase-military-production-to-keep-up-with-russia-1115364455.html
December 3, 2023, 9:12 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak on Sunday admitted that Ukraine alone is unable to increase military production to be on par with Russia.
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China Deploys Unmanned Helicopters for Maritime Surveillance
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/china-deploys-unmanned-helicopters-for-maritime-surveillance-1115364088.html
December 3, 2023, 7:06 PM
The AR-500 helicopters have a maximum speed of 150 kilometers per hour and can reportedly also be used for rescue operations.
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Watch Russian Combat Aircraft Wreak Havoc on Ukrainian Troops
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/watch-russian-combat-aircraft-wreak-havoc-on-ukrainian-troops-1115363531.html
December 3, 2023, 6:34 PM
Across the battlefields of the Ukrainian conflict, various branches of the Russian Armed Forces keep constantly hammering Kiev's fighters.
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Pentagon Warns of US Lagging Arms Production - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/pentagon-warns-of-uss-lagging-arms-production---reports-1115363738.html
December 3, 2023, 6:28 PM
MOSCOW, December 3 (Sputnik) - The US defense industrial base lacks the necessary capacity and speed to fully meet the military demand, citing a draft Pentagon report.
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Russia's One-of-a-Kind Nuclear Icebreaker Fleet in Numbers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/russias-one-of-a-kind-nuclear-icebreaker-fleet-in-numbers-1115363268.html
December 3, 2023, 6:27 PM
Russia is the only country in the world that operates a sizeable detachment of nuclear-powered icebreakers that affords the country a lot of options when operating in the ice-packed Arctic waters.
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Israeli Military Says Destroyed About 500 Shafts to Hamas Tunnels in Gaza Since October 27
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/israeli-military-says-destroyed-about-500-shafts-to-hamas-tunnels-in-gaza-since-october-27-1115363370.html
December 3, 2023, 5:53 PM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Last week, Qatar mediated a deal between Israel and Hamas on a temporary truce, the exchange of hostages, and the delivery of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. On Friday, the Israeli military resumed fighting against Hamas, saying the group had violated the humanitarian pause by opening fire on Israeli territory.
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Kissinger & the Americas: How the US Built Order ‘on The Ashes of Genocide’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/kissinger--the-americas-how-the-us-built-order-on-the-ashes-of-genocide-1115362379.html
December 3, 2023, 5:24 PM
As America’s once top diplomat is mourned in the halls of power, new light is being shed on the lasting effects of Henry Kissinger's role in US foreign policy. An Argentine speaks with Sputnik about how her family was affected.
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Atomic Might: Russia Toasts Unrivaled Nuclear-Powered Icebreaker Fleet
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/atomic-might-russia-toasts-nuclear-powered-icebreaker-fleet-1115358750.html
December 3, 2023, 5:17 PM
Russia is the only country in the world that operates a fleet of nuclear icebreakers, which allows Moscow to maintain its presence in the Arctic region whose strategic and geopolitical importance has been steadily growing over the years.
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Progress MS-25 Cargo Spacecraft Docks to ISS - Roscosmos
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/progress-ms-25-cargo-spacecraft-docks-to-iss---roscosmos-1115360755.html
December 3, 2023, 4:55 PM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Russia's Progress MS-25 cargo spacecraft, launched on December 1 from the Baikonur spaceport atop a Soyuz-2.1a rocket, docked on Sunday to the Poisk module of the International Space Station (ISS), according to a broadcast by Russian state space corporation Roscosmos.
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Death Toll in Gaza Strip From Israeli Strikes Tops 15,500 - Health Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/death-toll-in-gaza-strip-from-israeli-strikes-tops-15500---health-ministry-1115359247.html
December 3, 2023, 3:11 PM
CAIRO, (Sputnik) - The death toll from Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip has exceeded 15,500, while over 41,300 people have been injured, Gaza Health Ministry spokesman Ashraf Al-Qudra said on Sunday.
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What’s Behind Russia’s Drive to Provide Africa With Grain?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/whats-behind-russias-drive-to-provide-africa-with-grain-1115358187.html
December 3, 2023, 3:04 PM
President Vladimir Putin pledged that Moscow would deliver free grain as humanitarian aid to six African countries during the Russia-Africa Summit in July.
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'Your Name is Unknown, Your Feat is Immortal' - Russia Celebrates Unknown Soldier Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/1115353576.html
December 3, 2023, 1:33 PM
On December 3, Russia celebrates Unknown Soldier Day – a tribute to those defenders of the Motherland who perished during World War II (the Great Patriotic War).
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Watch Russia's Army Attack Ukrainian Troops With Drones in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/watch-russias-army-attack-ukrainian-troops-with-drones-in-special-op-zone-1115356904.html
December 3, 2023, 1:11 PM
Since the beginning of the special military operation, Russia has developed a wide range of drones capable of conducting battlefield reconnaissance and destroying enemies. Some of the most prominent UAVs are the Lancet loitering munition and the Upyr (lit. Vampire) drone.
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Russian Sniper Rifle Gets New Cartridge to Engage Advanced NATO Personnel Carriers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/russian-sniper-rifle-gets-new-cartridge-to-engage-advanced-nato-personnel-carriers-1115356767.html
December 3, 2023, 12:48 PM
The OSV-96’s 12.7x108 cartridges allow a sniper to remain out of the range of precision fire from small arms with conventional calibers.
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Over 2,500 Trucks Stuck at Ukrainian-Polish Border Amid Strike by Drivers - Border Guard
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/over-2500-trucks-stuck-at-ukrainian-polish-border-amid-strike-by-drivers---border-guard-1115356002.html
December 3, 2023, 11:48 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - More than 2,500 trucks have been stuck in line at the Ukrainian-Polish border due to a strike by Polish carriers, demanding the resumption of permits for border crossings by Ukrainian carriers, which were canceled by the "transport visa-free regime," the Ukrainian Border Guard Service said on Sunday.
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Palestinian Leader Calls on ICC to Speed Up Israeli War Crimes Trial – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/palestinian-leader-calls-on-icc-to-speed-up-israeli-war-crimes-trial--reports-1115353279.html
December 3, 2023, 10:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held a meeting with International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan, during which he urged Khan to expedite the trial of Israeli soldiers, who reportedly committed war crimes against Palestinians, Palestinian news agency reported on Saturday.
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Who Will Capitalize on Low Lithium Prices?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/who-will-capitalize-on-low-lithium-prices-1115352546.html
December 3, 2023, 9:52 AM
The lithium market is experiencing a period of rapid growth, but this may soon change significantly, Thomas W. Pauken II, geopolitical commentator and consultant on Asia-Pacific affairs, told Sputnik.
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Watch Russian Paratroopers Use Kornet System to Blast Ukrainian Armored Vehicles
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/watch-russian-paratroopers-use-kornet-system-to-blast-ukrainian-armored-vehicles--1115352837.html
December 3, 2023, 9:42 AM
The Kornet man-portable anti-tank guided missile system can hit targets at a range of up to 5,500 meters, with its tandem warhead capable of punching through about 1,200 mm of tank armor.
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Republicans Have 'Duty' to Launch Biden Impeachment Inquiry - US House Speaker
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/biden-impeachment-inquiry-republican-duty---us-house-speaker-1115351873.html
December 3, 2023, 6:31 AM
Mike Johnson said last month that Republican lawmakers would make a decision "very soon" on whether to move forward with impeachment proceedings against the 46th president of the United States.
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US to Deploy Ground-Based Missiles in Indo-Pacific in 2024 - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/us-to-deploy-ground-based-missiles-in-indo-pacific-in-2024---reports-1115352084.html
December 3, 2023, 6:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US military is planning to deploy ground-based intermediate-range missiles in the Indo-Pacific region in 2024 in order to deter China, the Asian newspaper reported on Sunday, citing US Army Pacific spokesman Rob Phillips.
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Trump Says Electric Cars Are ‘Ridiculous’: Stands Against Electric Tanks Too
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/trump-says-electric-cars-are-ridiculous-stands-against-electric-tanks-too-1115351017.html
December 3, 2023, 4:55 AM
Donald Trump spoke at a Trump rally in Ankeny, Iowa, because Iowa has one of the earliest primary elections - starting on January 15. Iowa is now also the focus of other Republican candidates for the 2024 US President - such as Vivek Ganapathy Ramaswamy.
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US Spends 50% More Funds on Munitions Due to Ukraine's High Artillery Burn Rate - Pentagon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/us-spends-50-more-funds-on-munitions-due-to-ukraines-high-artillery-burn-rate---pentagon-1115350745.html
December 3, 2023, 4:10 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Saturday that the United States now has to spend 50% more money on munitions compared to five years ago because of Ukraine's high burn rate of artillery shells.
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Who Might Be Trump's VP Pick?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/who-will-be-trumps-vp-pick-1115349948.html
December 3, 2023, 3:48 AM
As former US President Donald Trump’s seemingly unstoppable march toward the Republican nomination for President continues, some are starting to wonder who will join him on the ticket in November.
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French President Says Israel Will Need 10 Years to Completely Eliminate Hamas
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231203/french-president-says-israel-will-need-10-years-to-completely-eliminate-hamas-1115350406.html
December 3, 2023, 3:19 AM
PARIS, December 3 (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Saturday that if Israel intends to completely eliminate Palestinian movement Hamas, the war will last 10 years, so Israel should more clearly articulate its goal in the conflict.
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Muslim Groups in Swing States Vow To End Biden’s Reelection Chances
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/muslim-groups-in-swing-states-vow-to-end-bidens-reelection-chances-1115349568.html
December 2, 2023, 11:48 PM
While US President Joe Biden has made public statements regarding protecting civilian lives in Gaza, his administration has repeatedly stressed that there are no “red lines” Israel could cross that would compel them to cease aid to the country.
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US Makes No Advanced Chips on Its Soil Today - Commerce Secretary
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/us-makes-no-advanced-chips-on-its-soil-today---commerce-secretary-1115349442.html
December 2, 2023, 9:56 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States currently does not manufacture a single advanced semiconductor for artificial intelligence (AI) systems on its territory, US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Saturday.
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Magnitude 7.5 Earthquake Strikes Off Philippines - Seismological Center
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/magnitude-75-earthquake-strikes-off-philippines---seismological-center-1115349187.html
December 2, 2023, 9:09 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake was registered off the southeastern coast of the Philippines on Saturday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) said.
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Russia is a 'Reliable Partner' That Keeps Its Promises By Sending Grain to Africa
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/russia-is-a-reliable-partner-that-keeps-its-promises-by-sending-grain-to-africa-1115348727.html
December 2, 2023, 7:02 PM
The first shipment of wheat arrived in Somalia from Russia this week as Moscow makes good on its commitment to supply grain for free to several African states by the end of this year.
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Orban Protects Europe by Preventing It From Wasting Money on Ukraine - Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/orban-protects-europe-by-preventing-it-from-wasting-money-on-ukraine---analyst-1115348410.html
December 2, 2023, 6:46 PM
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban continues to express skepticism about the European Union’s eagerness to bankroll Ukraine and bring it into the bloc’s fold. However, recent media reports suggest that the EU may consider isolating Hungary in retaliation.
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Biden's Ukraine and Israel Funding Package Faces GOP Border Battle
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/bidens-ukraine-and-israel-funding-package-faces-gop-border-battle-1115346764.html
December 2, 2023, 5:40 PM
President Joe Biden's proposed $106 billion package earmarked for defense causes languishes in limbo. The funds, caught in the crossfire of political wrangling, face Republicans insisting on an overhaul of US-Mexico border policies as a precondition for approval.
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You're Doing It Wrong: Ukraine's Former Top General Lambasts Failed Counteroffensive
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/youre-doing-it-wrong-ukraines-former-top-general-lambasts-failed-counteroffensive-1115346992.html
December 2, 2023, 4:44 PM
The Ukrainian counteroffensive, which started in June with much pomp and amid expectations that crack assault brigades equipped with Western military gear would easily smash through Russian defensive lines, ended without much fanfare as the dreams and aspirations of the strategists in Kiev did not survive the contact with harsh reality.
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Zaluzhny vs. Zelensky: Top Ukrainian General Surpasses President in Approval Rating
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/zaluzhny-vs-zelensky-top-ukrainian-general-surpasses-president-in-approval-rating-1115345819.html
December 2, 2023, 4:33 PM
Reports suggest there is a major spat between the chief of Ukraine's military and the head of state after the much-touted "counteroffensive" against Russia failed, leading only to dramatic casualties and growing fatigue in the West.
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Feed the Rich: UK Pours Over $100 Billion a Year Into Top 1%
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/feed-the-rich-uk-pours-over-100-billion-a-year-into-top-1-1115344617.html
December 2, 2023, 3:55 PM
The United Kingdom is outpacing all other nations in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and leads the way in channeling substantial resources to perpetuate structural inequality in favor of the wealthy, according to a recent study by the Equality Trust, a prominent British charity.
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Why Rheinmetall’s Proposed Armored Vehicle Production in Ukraine is Infeasible
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/why-rheinmetalls-proposed-armored-vehicle-production-in-ukraine-is-infeasible-1115346238.html
December 2, 2023, 2:39 PM
The implementation of the German arms manufacturer’s project on Ukrainian soil may never see the light of day, Andrey Koshkin, a retired colonel and expert at the Association of Military Political Scientists, told Sputnik.
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Watch Russian Artillery Eliminate Ukrainian Assault Team
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/watch-russian-artillery-eliminate-ukrainian-assault-team-1115342569.html
December 2, 2023, 2:10 PM
Russian Armed Forces operating in the Ukrainian conflict continue to methodically overcome whatever the regime in Kiev throws at them.
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Over 100 People Killed in Israeli Strike on Refugee Camp in Northern Gaza - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/over-100-people-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-refugee-camp-in-northern-gaza---reports-1115345697.html
December 2, 2023, 1:12 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - More than 100 people were killed in an Israeli air strike on a house in the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip on Saturday, a Palestinian news agency reported.
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‘Ukraine - Bottomless Pit’: MP Slams Kiev's Soaring Demands Amid Growing Crisis in Germany
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/ukraine---bottomless-pit-mp-slams-kievs-soaring-demands-amid-growing-crisis-in-germany-1115342894.html
December 2, 2023, 12:40 PM
Amid growing concerns about waning international support for Ukraine's "struggle," Kiev's financial appetites are sending shockwaves through German society.
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Russia to Ship 200,000 Tons of Grain to Africa
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/russia-to-ship-200000-tons-of-grain-to-africa-1115341925.html
December 2, 2023, 12:20 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin said last July that his country will send the free grain to Africa by the end of the year.
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Why Did Kazakhstan Prefer Russia's Su-30SMs to French-Made Rafales?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/why-did-kazakhstan-prefer-russias-su-30sms-to-french-made-rafales-1115343370.html
December 2, 2023, 11:49 AM
The Su-30SM is a multi-role aircraft that can be used both as an air superiority fighter and a fighter-bomber to attack ground and sea surface targets.
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Soros Jr. Secures Reported Chemical Waste Agreement With Ukraine — Journalist
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/soros-jr-secures-reported-chemical-waste-agreement-with-ukraine--journalist-1115342178.html
December 2, 2023, 11:18 AM
The deal will purportedly see Dow Chemical, DuPont, BASF, Evonik Industries, Vitol and Sanofi burying hazardous waste in the European country free of charge.
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AUKUS Allies to Hold Series of Military Drills Beginning Next Year - Pentagon Chief
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/aukus-allies-to-hold-series-of-military-drills-beginning-next-year---pentagon-chief-1115339944.html
December 2, 2023, 9:16 AM
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - The US, UK, and Australia under AUKUS pillars have endorsed holding military drills beginning in 2024, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said after talks with his British and Australian counterparts in California.
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Watch Russian Lancet Drones Wreak Havoc on Ukrainian Troops Near Dnepr River
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/watch-russian-lancet-drones-wreak-havoc-on-ukrainian-troops-near-dnepr-river-1115341454.html
December 2, 2023, 9:03 AM
The Lancet unmanned aerial vehicles, developed by the Russian company Zala Aero, are capable of striking enemy targets at ranges of several tens of kilometers.
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Israel Bans Entry of Humanitarian Aid to Gaza Through Rafah Crossing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/israel-bans-entry-of-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza-through-rafah-crossing-1115341630.html
December 2, 2023, 8:54 AM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) said that Israel had banned the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip through the Rafah crossing on the enclave's border with Egypt.
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Watch Russian Rapira Anti-Tank Guns Obliterate Ukrainian Army’s Fortifications
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/watch-russian-rapira-anti-tank-guns-obliterate-ukrainian-armys-fortifications-1115340866.html
December 2, 2023, 8:11 AM
Rapira shells can be fired from a range of up to seven kilometers, causing massive damage to enemy defensive structures.
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Macron to Visit Qatar for Talks on Israel-Hamas Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/macron-to-visit-qatar-for-talks-on-israel-hamas-conflict-1115340621.html
December 2, 2023, 6:51 AM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday is scheduled to pay a diplomatic visit to Qatar, a key mediator in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and the broker of their truce and hostage deal.
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AUKUS to Test ‘Advanced AI Algorithms’ to Help Navies Detect Subs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/aukus-to-test-advanced-ai-algorithms-to-help-navies-detect-subs-1115340077.html
December 2, 2023, 6:33 AM
The navies of the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom have already conducted the first trials of AI technology with the AUKUS program to detect military targets in real time.
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Israel Defense Forces Says Struck Hamas Command Centers in Gaza Strip
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/israel-defense-forces-says-struck-hamas-command-centers-in-gaza-strip-1115339804.html
December 2, 2023, 5:05 AM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it struck the infrastructure of Palestinian group Hamas in the Gaza Strip, targeting operational command centers and underground facilities.
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FBI Confirms Self-Immolation Incident at Israeli Consulate in Atlanta - Spokesperson
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/fbi-confirms-self-immolation-incident-at-israeli-consulate-in-atlanta---spokesperson-1115339663.html
December 2, 2023, 3:59 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed its collaboration with the Atlanta Police in investigating a self-immolation incident outside the Israeli consulate in Atlanta, FBI Spokesperson told Sputnik.
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Onwards and Upwards
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/onwards-and-upwards-1115339502.html
December 2, 2023, 3:34 AM
Rep. George Santos (R-NY) was expelled from Congress on Friday, ending his short-lived and tumultuous time in Congress after his 2022 election. His expulsion makes him the third congressman kicked out of the lower chamber since the Civil War and the first since that time who had not been convicted of a felony.
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Report: US Told Israel It Will Issue Visa Ban For West Bank Settler Violence
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/report-us-told-israel-it-will-issue-visa-ban-for-west-bank-settler-violence-1115339289.html
December 2, 2023, 2:49 AM
From October 7 to November 24, Israeli forces killed 211 Palestinians in the territory, including 54 children. Meanwhile, Israeli settlers killed an additional eight Palestinians, including one child during that time period.
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Meteorites Unveiled as Early Earth's Nitrogen Cosmic Couriers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/meteorites-unveiled-as-early-earths-nitrogen-cosmic-couriers-1115338974.html
December 2, 2023, 12:10 AM
A team of international researchers, led by Kyoto University and including scientists from the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, has discovered that micrometeorites from distant icy celestial bodies in the outer solar system were likely responsible for ferrying essential nitrogen compounds to the early Earth.
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Philippines Opens New 'Monitoring' Base in South China Sea Amid Rising Tensions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231202/philippines-opens-new-monitoring-base-in-south-china-sea-amid-rising-tensions-1115338597.html
December 2, 2023, 12:03 AM
The South China Sea has been disputed for decades, with China, Brunei, Philippines, Vietnam and Taiwan (Republic of China) all making conflicting claims to parts of the region.
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