US Senate Passes $886Bln Defense Bill, Sends to House for Consideration
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/us-senate-passes-886bln-defense-bill-sends-to-house-for-consideration-1115566395.html
December 14, 2023, 1:05 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Senate passed a reconciled version of the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which will now go to the House of Representatives for consideration.
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Ukraine Knows Russia’s Concerns, Where Red Lines Were Crossed - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/ukraine-knows-russias-concerns-where-red-lines-were-crossed---kremlin-1115565631.html
December 14, 2023, 12:24 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Kiev regime knows Moscow’s concerns perfectly well, and it knows where it crossed Russia’s red lines, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
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Mysterious Material Obtained From Asteroid Bennu Leaving Scientists Puzzled
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/mysterious-material-obtained-from-asteroid-bennu-leaving-scientists-puzzled-1115565495.html
December 14, 2023, 12:14 AM
In a significant development, NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission has discovered an unusual and unidentified material in samples from the potentially hazardous asteroid Bennu. The finding comes alongside evidence of organic molecules, offering new insights into the origins of life on Earth.
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FCC Commissioner: Biden 'Gave Federal Agencies Green Light' to Target Elon Musk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/fcc-commissioner-biden-gave-federal-agencies-green-light-to-target-elon-musk-1115565308.html
December 14, 2023, 12:03 AM
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced on Tuesday that it denied the Elon Musk-owned Starlink’s appeal and will not award the company a $866 million subsidy from the Universal Service Fund meant to expand broadband access to rural areas.
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'Made Up': Trump Blasts Outlet Over Report Claiming He Eased Stance on DPRK Nuke Program
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/made-up-trump-blasts-outlet-over-report-claiming-he-eased-stance-on-dprk-nuke-program-1115564506.html
December 13, 2023, 11:26 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Former US President Donald Trump on Wednesday condemned an article in US media as a “made up story” as it claimed the former commander-in-chief had softened his stance on North Korea’s nuclear program.
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US House Votes to Authorize Formal Impeachment Inquiry Against Biden
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/us-house-votes-to-authorize-formal-impeachment-inquiry-against-biden-1115562841.html
December 13, 2023, 10:57 PM
The inquiry focuses on the business dealings of the Biden family, including Hunter Biden and the US president’s brother, James Biden. Of particular interest are transfers to US President Joe Biden's bank account. The president has consistently claimed that he had no involvement in the dealings of his son or other family members.
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Revolutionary Discovery in Italy Redefines Timeline of Roman Empire's Decline
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/revolutionary-discovery-in-italy-redefines-timeline-of-roman-empires-decline-1115563981.html
December 13, 2023, 10:53 PM
The recent revelation comes from the University of Cambridge's extensive research in the southern Lazio region, challenging long-standing beliefs about the Roman era.
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US Reportedly Delaying Sale of M16 Rifles to Israel Over West Bank Settler Violence
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/us-reportedly-delaying-sale-of-m16-rifles-to-israel-over-west-bank-settler-violence-1115563559.html
December 13, 2023, 10:07 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is reportedly delaying the sale of M16 assault rifles to Israel due to Israeli settler violence in the West Bank.
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US Judge Halts Trump's 2020 Election Case Amid Pending Immunity Appeal
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/us-judge-halts-trumps-2020-election-case-amid-pending-immunity-appeal-1115563231.html
December 13, 2023, 9:23 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US District Judge Tanya Chutkan has granted former President Donald Trump’s request to temporarily pause his 2020 election meddling case pending a decision of the appeals court on his presidential immunity, according to a Wednesday court order.
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Federal Reserve Leaves US Interest Rates Unchanged, Sets Stage for Three Cuts in 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/federal-reserve-leaves-us-interest-rates-unchanged-sets-stage-for-three-cuts-in-2024-1115562441.html
December 13, 2023, 8:07 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Federal Reserve left US interest rates unchanged during its policy meeting, marking the third time in a row for such a decision after 11 prior interest rate hikes to help ease inflation.
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Watch Russian Paratroopers Wipe Out Dug-In Ukrainian Forces
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/watch-russian-paratroopers-wipe-out-dug-in-ukrainian-forces-1115562054.html
December 13, 2023, 7:05 PM
Russia's Armed Forces have recently delivered yet another stinging blow to the Kiev regime's troops in the vicinity of Artemovsk (formerly known as Bakhmut).
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Spats Between Washington and Tel Aviv Unlikely to Affect Long-Term Relations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/spats-between-washington-and-tel-aviv-unlikely-to-affect-long-term-relations-1115561406.html
December 13, 2023, 6:50 PM
While the United States was quick to rush to Israel’s aid following the escalation of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in October, recent reports hint at a rift emerging between the respective US and Israeli leaderships over the ongoing bloodshed in the Gaza Strip.
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South Korea, Netherlands Form 'Semiconductor Alliance' for Resilience
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/south-korea-netherlands-form-semiconductor-alliance-for-resilience-1115561242.html
December 13, 2023, 6:33 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Seoul and Amsterdam have established a "semiconductor alliance" for supply chain resilience, building on the two countries' unique positions as the world's leading manufacturer and a major semiconductor equipment supplier, a joint statement said on Wednesday.
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US Unable to Fight 'One-Front War' After Ukraine Supplies Depletes Weapon Stocks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/us-unable-to-fight-one-front-war-after-ukraine-supplies-depletes-weapon-stocks-1115560867.html
December 13, 2023, 6:08 PM
While US lawmakers are yet to agree on the next funding package for Ukraine, the powers that be in the United States now mull how much more money their country can provide to the regime.
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Hungary May Start Claiming EU Reimbursements of Around 10.2Bln Euros
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/hungary-may-start-claiming-eu-reimbursements-of-around-102bln-euros-1115560815.html
December 13, 2023, 5:42 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Commission has said that Hungary’s judicial reform addressed deficiencies in the country’s judicial independence and now Budapest may start claiming reimbursements of around 10.2 billion euros ($11 billion), Hungary’s Permanent Representation to the EU said on Wednesday.
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Pentagon Says Not Conducting Formal Review of Israel’s Use of White Phosphorous Shells
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/pentagon-says-not-conducting-formal-review-of-israels-use-of-white-phosphorous-shells-1115560538.html
December 13, 2023, 5:04 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Department of Defense (DoD) is not conducting a formal review of the Amnesty International report about Israel’s use of white phosphorous munitions in the conflict in Gaza, Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder said on Wednesday.
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Russia’s Statistics Service Confirms Country’s 5.5% GDP Growth Estimate in Q3
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/russias-statistics-service-confirms-countrys-55-gdp-growth-estimate-in-q3-1115560382.html
December 13, 2023, 4:59 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia’s Federal State Statistics Service (Rosstat) on Wednesday confirmed the country’s 5.5% GDP growth estimate in the third quarter of the year.
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Hunter Biden Claims No Evidence Joe Biden Involved in His Business
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/hunter-biden-claims-no-evidence-joe-biden-involved-in-his-business-1115558792.html
December 13, 2023, 3:47 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Hunter Biden said on Wednesday that no evidence exists that his father, US President Joe Biden, has been somehow involved in his business dealings amid a Congress probe.
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Swedish Mercenary Fighting on Ukraine's Side Killed in Conflict Zone - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/swedish-mercenary-fighting-on-ukraines-side-killed-in-conflict-zone---report-1115557971.html
December 13, 2023, 3:05 PM
A Swedish citizen who fought for the Kiev regime was killed in the zone of the Russian special military operation, the Swedish agency SVT reports, citing the Scandinavian country's Foreign Ministry.
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How Deep Does Russia-Belarus Military Cooperation Go?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/how-deep-does-russia-belarus-military-cooperation-go-1115557014.html
December 13, 2023, 2:41 PM
Moscow has ratified an agreement with Minsk on the creation of facilities for the joint training of both countries’ military personnel, with the appropriate legislation being signed into law by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.
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US Looking Into Reports of Israeli Use of US-Made White Phosphorus Shells in Lebanon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/us-looking-into-reports-of-israeli-use-of-us-made-white-phosphorus-shells-in-lebanon-1115557891.html
December 13, 2023, 2:39 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States is looking into reports confirmed by The Washington Post and two human rights groups that Israel attacked southern Lebanon with US-made white phosphorus shells, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on Thursday.
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US Warship Shoots Down Suspected Houthi Drone in Red Sea - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/us-warship-shoots-down-suspected-houthi-drone-in-red-sea---reports-1115557283.html
December 13, 2023, 2:17 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A US warship shot down a drone in the Red Sea as it was responding to reports that the Houthis were attacking a commercial vessel by using skiffs and firing missiles, ABC News reported on Wednesday, citing US officials.
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Israeli Mercenary in Ukraine Complains About Conditions and Insufficient Funds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/israeli-mercenary-in-ukraine-complains-about-conditions-and-insufficient-funds-1115556373.html
December 13, 2023, 2:09 PM
An Israeli mercenary complained about the hardships suffered in the Ukrainian Army and asked for money and weapons through social networks, Sputnik has discovered.
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Israel to Continue War Against Hamas Regardless of International Support - Foreign Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/israel-to-continue-war-against-hamas-regardless-of-international-support---foreign-minister-1115556148.html
December 13, 2023, 1:25 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israel will continue its war with the Palestinian movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip regardless of the presence of absence of international support, Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said on Wednesday.
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Zelensky's Magic Failed: US Congress Rejects Throwing Good Money After Bad
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/zelenskys-magic-failed-us-congress-rejects-throwing-good-money-after-bad-1115553636.html
December 13, 2023, 1:20 PM
Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Washington DC has fallen short of convincing US lawmakers to approve $61 billion in funding for Ukraine this year, as per the US press.
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OPEC Keeps Forecast for 2023 World Oil Demand Unchanged at 102.1Mln Bpd
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/opec-keeps-forecast-for-2023-world-oil-demand-unchanged-at-1021mln-bpd-1115555052.html
December 13, 2023, 1:16 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - OPEC has kept its forecast for global oil demand for 2023 unchanged and expects an increase by 2.5 million barrels per day to 102.1 million barrels per day, according to its fresh monthly report published on Wednesday.
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New Nanocomposite That May Revolutionize Water Purification Developed in Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/new-nanocomposite-that-may-revolutionize-water-purification-developed-in-russia-1115553885.html
December 13, 2023, 12:36 PM
According to the team behind this discovery, the new magnetic material adsorbs heavy metal ions, as well as organic dyes and microorganisms.
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Ukraine's Botched Counteroffensive Ignites New 'Mantras' in US - Lavrov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/ukraines-botched-counteroffensive-ignites-new-mantras-in-us---lavrov-1115552990.html
December 13, 2023, 12:24 PM
With Ukraine's counteroffensive obviously failing, the United States has taken up a new rallying cry, which is to prevent Russian President Vladimir Putin from winning in Ukraine so that "NATO is not conquered," Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said.
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Watch Russian Tanks Smash Ukrainian Positions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/watch-russian-tanks-smash-ukrainian-positions-1115552399.html
December 13, 2023, 12:07 PM
While Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky begs his Western sponsors for more money and weapons, trying to convince them that he can prevail over Russia on the battlefield, his troops continue to suffer setback after setback in the conflict zone.
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Ukraine Loses Up to 250 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction in Past 24 Hours
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/ukraine-loses-up-to-250-soldiers-in-donetsk-direction-in-past-24-hours-1115553044.html
December 13, 2023, 11:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost up to 250 soldiers both killed and wounded in the Donetsk direction over the past 24 hours, the Russian Ministry of Defense said on Wednesday.
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Russia's Top Diplomat Lavrov: West Not Eager to Establish Palestinian State
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/russias-top-diplomat-lavrov-west-not-eager-to-establish-palestinian-state-1115552477.html
December 13, 2023, 11:23 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said that neither Israel nor its Western allies want Palestinians to establish an independent state in the occupied territories of Gaza and the West Bank on Wednesday.
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Syria Expects to Soon Regain Oil Fields Occupied by US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/syria-expects-to-return-of-oil-fields-occupied-by-us-to-govt-control-in-near-future-1115552002.html
December 13, 2023, 10:09 AM
DOHA (Sputnik) - Damascus expects to return oil fields that are important but remain under the US's occupation to the control of the Syrian government in the near future, Syrian Oil Minister Firas Hassan Kaddour told Sputnik.
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Is Zelensky Lying to Americans, or Is He Suffering From Biden-Esque Memory Loss?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/is-zelensky-lying-to-americans-or-is-he-suffering-from-biden-esque-memory-loss-1115550741.html
December 13, 2023, 9:56 AM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky seems to have totaly forgotten the loss of Bakhmut and other settlements, when he claimed to a US broadcaster that the Russian military has practically not moved an inch forward in 2023.
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Hungarian PM Vows Not to Let EU Make Mistake by Starting Accession Talks With Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/hungarian-pm-orban-says-will-not-allow-eu-to-make-mistake-by-starting-accession-talks-with-ukraine-1115551736.html
December 13, 2023, 9:38 AM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Wednesday that he will not allow the EU to make a mistake and start the accession negotiations with Ukraine, even if he was the only one of the 27 leaders of the member states.
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Watch Russian Lancet Drones Incinerate Ukrainian Weaponry Around Donetsk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/watch-russian-lancet-drones-incinerate-ukrainian-weaponry-around-donetsk-1115550498.html
December 13, 2023, 9:24 AM
Russian paratroopers from Battlegroup Yug employed advanced Lancet loitering munitions to destroy two Ukrainian tanks and a self-propelled gun in the Kleshcheyevka area (Donetsk People's Republic).
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Russia's Top Diplomat Speaks to Federation Council
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/russias-top-diplomat-speaks-to-federation-council-1115549579.html
December 13, 2023, 8:06 AM
Sergey Lavrov, Russia's diplomacy chief, is expected to comment on the implementation of Moscow's foreign policy and take questions from senators.
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Biden Bankrolling Ukraine Fuels Bloodshed, Blunts US Economy - Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/biden-bankrolling-ukraine-fuels-bloodshed-blunts-us-economy---expert-1115549252.html
December 13, 2023, 7:29 AM
During Volodymyr Zelensky's Washington DC tour, US President Joe Biden said he had signed another $200 million drawdown from the Pentagon for Kiev bypassing Congress.
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China Says US Must Stop Interfering in Upcoming Elections in Taiwan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/china-says-us-must-stop-interfering-in-upcoming-elections-in-taiwan-1115549009.html
December 13, 2023, 5:42 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The United States must refrain from interfering in Taiwan's presidential election, scheduled for January 2024, as it is an internal affair of China, Zhu Fenglian, the spokeswoman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the Chinese State Council, said Wednesday.
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Dutch PM Calls on Netanyahu to 'Take Tougher Approach to Settler Violence' in West Bank
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/dutch-pm-calls-on-netanyahu-to-take-tougher-approach-to-settler-violence-in-west-bank-1115548810.html
December 13, 2023, 5:28 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has urged his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, to "take a tougher approach to settler violence" in the West Bank.
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Canadian Allegedly Selling Poison to Suicidal People Charged With 14 Counts of Murder
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/canadian-allegedly-selling-poison-to-suicidal-people-charged-with-14-counts-of-murder-1115548496.html
December 13, 2023, 5:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kenneth Law, a 57-year-old Canadian man who was allegedly selling poisonous sodium nitrite to suicidal individuals, has been charged with 14 counts of second-degree murder, York Regional Police Inspector Simon James said.
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Tucker Carlson Questions Possibility of Being Trump's Running Mate
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/tucker-carlson-says-does-not-think-he-would-be-good-pick-for-trumps-vice-president-1115548275.html
December 13, 2023, 3:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US media personality Tucker Carlson said Tuesday that he does not think he would be a good pick as the next US vice president if former US President Donald Trump wins the 2024 election.
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Journalist: Biden May Prefer Executive Immunity to Trump Prosecution
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/journalist-biden-may-prefer-executive-immunity-to-trump-prosecution-1115548131.html
December 13, 2023, 3:37 AM
Jack Smith, the special counsel who has brought two cases against former US President Donald Trump, asked the Supreme Court to rule on whether Trump can be prosecuted for his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 Presidential election.
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Argentina to Halve Exchange Rate of National Currency to Fight Crisis - Economy Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/argentina-to-halve-exchange-rate-of-national-currency-to-fight-crisis---economy-minister-1115547512.html
December 13, 2023, 2:36 AM
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Argentine Finance Minister Luis Caputo said Tuesday that Argentine authorities went for a serious devaluation of the national currency and will halve the exchange rate of the national currency, the peso, against the US dollar to tackle the crisis in the country.
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Mooching and Schmoozing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/mooching-and-schmoozing-1115547350.html
December 13, 2023, 2:04 AM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Washington again this week, imploring Congress to approve another $60 billion in taxpayer aid.
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New Problems Add $44Bln to Soaring F-35 Costs - US Government Watchdog
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/new-problems-add-44bln-to-soaring-f-35-costs---us-government-watchdog-1115547228.html
December 13, 2023, 1:21 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Costs of the US armed forces' Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter continue to soar out of control by at least $44 billion with new delays still emerging and no resolution in sight, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) documented in a new report and top officials overseeing the program confirmed to Congress.
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Blue Origin Unveils Plans for Uncrewed Test Flight After Yearlong Hiatus
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231213/blue-origin-unveils-plans-for-uncrewed-test-flight-after-yearlong-hiatus-1115546526.html
December 13, 2023, 12:01 AM
Blue Origin, the space exploration company founded by Jeff Bezos, is gearing up for a significant milestone. After more than a year of meticulous investigations and redesigns prompted by an engine failure in September 2022, Blue Origin is set to resume its ventures into the cosmos.
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Report: UK Secretly Sent 500 Troops to Cyprus Base Supplying Weapons to Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/report-uk-secretly-sent-500-troops-to-cyprus-base-supplying-weapons-to-israel-1115546325.html
December 12, 2023, 11:48 PM
Cyprus is an island that sits in the East Mediterranean Sea, about 230 miles from the Gaza Strip. Not unlike Palestine, its territory is disputed by two peoples, the Turkish Cypriots in the north and the Greek Cypriots to the south, where UK and US troops are stationed.
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RFK Jr.: Ukraine ‘Grift’ Made Obvious by Zelensky Meeting With US Defense Contractors
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/rfk-jr-ukraine-grift-made-obvious-by-zelensky-meeting-with-us-defense-contractors-1115546196.html
December 12, 2023, 11:13 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The "grift" of the Ukraine conflict is made obvious by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s meeting with defense contractors in the United States, 2024 US independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Tuesday.
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US Inflation Saw Slight November Ease as Bankers Anticipate Fed Rate Cuts by June 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/us-inflation-saw-slight-november-ease-as-bankers-anticipate-fed-rate-cuts-by-june-2024-1115545435.html
December 12, 2023, 10:33 PM
The latest consumer price index (CPI) report by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) found that inflation had declined slightly from October to November, even as the prices for some commodities continued to rise.
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Polish Sejm Passes Vote of Confidence in Government of Donald Tusk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/polish-sejm-passes-vote-of-confidence-in-government-of-donald-tusk-1115545297.html
December 12, 2023, 9:58 PM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - The lower house of Poland’s parliament, the Sejm, on Tuesday passed a vote of confidence in the government of Donald Tusk, according to the live broadcast.
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UNGA Adopts Resolution Demanding Immediate Humanitarian Ceasefire in Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/unga-adopts-resolution-demanding-immediate-humanitarian-ceasefire-in-gaza-1115545182.html
December 12, 2023, 9:43 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The UN General Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
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GOP Activist: ‘Stupid’ US Leaders Will ‘Throw Money’ at Ukraine Unless Stopped by House
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/gop-activist-stupid-us-leaders-will-throw-money-at-ukraine-unless-stopped-by-house-1115544679.html
December 12, 2023, 9:21 PM
While Republican lawmakers are making overtures about accountability for Ukraine aid, one Republican leader told Sputnik that most were simply posturing for their constituents and would nonetheless approve the money sought by Kiev.
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Biden Announces He's Signed 'Another $200 Million Drawdown' From Pentagon for Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/biden-announces-hes-signed-another-200-million-drawdown-from-pentagon-for-ukraine-1115544200.html
December 12, 2023, 8:17 PM
Biden used the "drawdown" provision in the Foreign Assistance Act that allows him to provide Defense Department stockpiles to countries without congressional approval. The $200 million package is the 53rd such drawdown package provided to Ukraine since March 2022, in addition to billions of dollars in aid authorized by Congress.
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Johnson After Meeting With Zelensky: US Lawmakers Need Clear Ukraine Strategy to Approve Funds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/johnson-after-meeting-with-zelensky-us-lawmakers-need-clear-ukraine-strategy-to-approve-funds-1115543895.html
December 12, 2023, 7:01 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The members of Congress are still waiting to see a clear articulation of strategy on Ukraine and so far the White House has not provided any sufficient responses to their questions, US House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Tuesday.
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Analysts: Tusk’s Poland to be ‘Same’ as Kaczyński’s ‘Only Without the Shouting’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/analysts-tusks-poland-to-be-same-as-kaczyskis-only-without-the-shouting-1115543612.html
December 12, 2023, 6:59 PM
Despite a change in leadership in the Sejm from Eurosceptic to pro-Brussels leaders, Poland will largely continue on the course laid out for it by the Western powers, political experts told Sputnik. The Eastern European nation has been a member of NATO since 1999 and the European Union since 2004.
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Syrian Part of Arab Gas Pipeline Ready for Reboot After Repair Works - Oil Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/syrian-part-of-arab-gas-pipeline-ready-for-reboot-after-repair-works-oil-ministry-1115543119.html
December 12, 2023, 6:05 PM
DAMASCUS (Sputnik) - Syrian Oil Minister Firas Hassan Kaddour has discussed with his Egyptian, Lebanese and Jordanian counterparts the possibility of putting the Arab Gas Pipeline into operation after Syria had completed repairs on its territory, the ministry said on Tuesday.
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US State Dept. Approves Potential $80Mln Sale of Javelin Missiles to Romania
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/us-state-dept-approves-potential-80mln-sale-of-javelin-missiles-to-romania-1115542966.html
December 12, 2023, 5:55 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US State Department approved a potential $80 million sale of Javelin missiles to Romania, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said on Tuesday.
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Netherlands Elevates Terrorist Threat Level to 4 Out of 5
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/netherlands-elevates-terrorist-threat-level-to-4-out-of-5-1115542681.html
December 12, 2023, 5:48 PM
THE HAGUE (Sputnik) - The level of terrorist threat in the Netherlands has been elevated to "substantial" due to "a realistic possibility" of attacks, the Dutch National Coordinator for Security and Counterterrorism (NCTV) said on Tuesday.
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Ex-CIA Officer: Ceasefire Veto and White Phosphorus Shells for Israel Show ‘US Isolation’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/ex-cia-officer-ceasefire-veto-and-white-phosphorus-shells-for-israel-show-us-isolatation-1115541630.html
December 12, 2023, 5:21 PM
The US’ decision to continue arming Israel and Ukraine with weapons banned by international law only shows how isolated and desperate its international position has become, a former senior CIA officer told Sputnik.
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Taxable Profit From Frozen Russian Assets Estimated at Over $16Bln in 4 Years - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/taxable-profit-from-frozen-russian-assets-estimated-at-over-16bln-in-4-years-reports-1115542502.html
December 12, 2023, 5:21 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Commission estimates that taxable profits from Russia's frozen assets will be over 15 billion euros ($16.2 billion) over the next four years, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday, citing a draft document it has seen.
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Ukraine on Brink of Coup as Zelensky Begs US for More Money
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/ukraine-on-brink-of-coup-as-zelensky-begs-us-for-more-money-1115541865.html
December 12, 2023, 5:00 PM
Nearly two years since the escalation of the Ukrainian conflict in February 2022, the regime in Kiev finds itself dependent on financial and military assistance from its Western sponsors.
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US Targets Over 200 Firms and 20 Individuals With Anti-Russia Sanctions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/us-targets-over-200-firms-and-20-individuals-with-anti-russia-sanctions---treasury-1115541797.html
December 12, 2023, 4:43 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has targeted more than 200 companies, some two dozen people and three vessels in its latest round of Russia-related sanctions, the Treasury announced on Tuesday.
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Why Zelensky's 'Fantasy' of Building Military-Industrial Hub in Ukraine is Doomed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/why-zelenskys-fantasy-of-building-military-industrial-hub-in-ukraine-is-doomed-1115539804.html
December 12, 2023, 4:03 PM
While in Washington DC, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with executives of US defense companies and outlined his plan to create an industrial defense hub in Ukraine. Will the plan fly?
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Hungarian Foreign Minister Says Western Balkans More Prepared to Join EU Than Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/hungarian-foreign-minister-says-western-balkans-more-prepared-to-join-eu-than-ukraine-1115541406.html
December 12, 2023, 4:01 PM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said on Tuesday it was discriminatory that the European Union was delaying the accession of Western Balkan countries but fast-tracking Ukraine, despite the latter being less prepared.
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US House Committee Calls for Hardening US Economic Posture Toward China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/us-house-committee-calls-for-hardening-us-economic-posture-toward-china-1115540453.html
December 12, 2023, 3:52 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party released a new report on Tuesday that included dozens of recommendations to harden America’s economic posture toward China.
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Tusk Vows to Protect Polish Interests Despite Commitment to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/tusk-vows-to-protect-polish-interests-despite-commitment-to-ukraine-1115540251.html
December 12, 2023, 3:42 PM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Poland’s incoming prime minister, Donald Tusk, promised on Tuesday that he would protect national interests despite commitments to support Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
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Netanyahu Says Israel Received Full US Support for Ground Operation in Gaza Strip
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/netanyahu-says-israel-received-full-us-support-for-ground-operation-in-gaza-strip-1115540099.html
December 12, 2023, 3:35 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday that the country received full US support for a ground operation in the Gaza Strip.
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US Shoots Itself in Foot With 'Politically-Motivated' Ban on Russian Uranium Imports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/us-shoots-itself-in-foot-with-politically-motivated-ban-on-russian-uranium-imports-1115538909.html
December 12, 2023, 3:06 PM
Since the escalation of the Ukrainian conflict in February 2022, the US government displayed willingness to use sanctions as a tool of economic warfare against Moscow, even if these very sanctions ended up hurting the American economy.
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US Senators Doubt Own Ability to Pledge New Aid Package for Ukraine This Week
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/us-senators-doubt-own-ability-to-pledge-new-aid-package-for-ukraine-this-week-1115539512.html
December 12, 2023, 2:46 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US senators on Tuesday expressed doubts they would be able to finally agree on a supplemental funding bill and, consequently, unblock a new aid package for Ukraine this week, before going on vacation for the rest of the year, due to disagreements over the inclusion of border security measures in the document.
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SCO Agenda Long Beyond Regional, Includes Global Aspects - Deputy Secretary General
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/sco-agenda-long-beyond-regional-includes-global-aspects---deputy-secretary-general-1115539240.html
December 12, 2023, 2:42 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The agenda of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has ceased to be regional long ago and currently includes various global aspects, SCO Deputy Secretary General Grigory Logvinov said on Tuesday.
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Turkiye Suspends All League Matches After Referee Attack - Football Federation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/turkiye-suspends-all-league-matches-after-referee-attack---football-federation-1115539071.html
December 12, 2023, 2:15 PM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - The Turkish Football Federation has suspended all league matches in the country after a Turkish referee was punched at a game between Ankaragucu and Rizespor clubs in Ankara, Turkish Football Federation President Mehmet Buyukeksi said on Tuesday.
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US 'Shows Anxiety' in Countering China By Listing Taiwan Provision in Defense Budget Bill
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/us-shows-anxiety-in-countering-china-by-listing-taiwan-provision-in-defense-budget-bill-1115538458.html
December 12, 2023, 1:52 PM
Lawmakers from the US Congress have finalized an $874.2 billion fiscal 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes parts that require a defense training program for troops on the island of Taiwan and enhanced cybersecurity cooperation.
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Explosive Revelation: Canadian Hired Gun Training Both Ukrainian & Israeli Soldiers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/explosive-revelation-canadian-hired-gun-training-both-ukrainian--israeli-soldiers-1115537424.html
December 12, 2023, 1:18 PM
Alex Gallant, a Canadian mercenary, military instructor and CEO of PMC ‘Universal Guardian’, which has been active in Ukraine, trained IDF troops in Israel, as of November, Sputnik has learned.
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US Speaker Doubles Down on Border Issue in Ukraine Funding Stalemate Amid Zelensky Visit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/us-speaker-doubles-down-on-border-issue-in-ukraine-funding-stalemate-amid-zelensky-visit-1115538335.html
December 12, 2023, 1:05 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Amid Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Washington, US House Speaker Mike Johnson has doubled down on his stance that any funding package that includes aid to Ukraine also has to include strict US border security measures.
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Denmark Rejects Russia's Request For Legal Aid in Nord Stream Probe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/denmark-rejects-russias-request-for-legal-aid-in-nord-stream-probe-1115537982.html
December 12, 2023, 1:00 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow received an official notice from the Danish Prosecutor's office declining Russia's request for legal assistance in the investigation into the explosions the rocked the Nord Stream pipelines, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova revealed on Tuesday.
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Merchants of Misery: Cornered Zelensky Joins Team Biden in Appealing for More Ukraine Funding
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/merchants-of-misery-cornered-zelensky-joins-team-biden-in-appealing-for-more-ukraine-funding-1115537776.html
December 12, 2023, 12:33 PM
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to appear before US Congress to try his luck again to get more money this week, coincidentally on the same day the House is set to vote to formalize President Joe Biden's impeachment inquiry. How will events unfold?
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Xinjiang-Related Sanctions Reflect US' Behavior of Double Standards and Hegemony
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/xinjiang-related-sanctions-reflect-us-behavior-of-double-standards-and-hegemony-1115537196.html
December 12, 2023, 12:25 PM
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday announced new sanctions against two Chinese officials for "serious human rights abuses" against Uygurs in Xinjiang, as the US also moved to block imports from three additional Chinese companies due to allegations of forced labor.
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Watch Russian FPV Drone Take Out Ukrainian Soldiers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/watch-russian-fpv-drone-take-out-ukrainian-soldiers-1115537010.html
December 12, 2023, 12:09 PM
Ukrainian troops in the Zaporozhye region simply cannot catch a break as they constantly get harassed by Russian airborne forces operating in the sector.
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US Republican Senator Vance Calls Zelensky’s Demands for More Funding 'Disgraceful'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/us-republican-senator-vance-calls-zelenskys-demands-for-more-funding-disgraceful-1115537576.html
December 12, 2023, 12:09 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - J.D. Vance, a US Republican senator from Ohio, described Kiev’s demands for billions more in military aid "disgraceful" after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky returned to Washington this week to request more funding.
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Irregular Border Crossings Into EU in 2023 Hit 7-Year Record of 350,000 - Frontex
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/irregular-border-crossings-into-eu-in-2023-hit-7-year-record-of-350000---frontex-1115536469.html
December 12, 2023, 11:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The number of irregular border crossings into the European Union from January to November 2023 has reached over 355,300, which is the highest level registered since 2016, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) said on Monday.
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South Korea, Netherlands to Create 'Semiconductor Alliance'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/south-korea-netherlands-to-create-semiconductor-alliance-1115536603.html
December 12, 2023, 11:05 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has said during his ongoing trip to the Netherlands that the two countries would upgrade their relationship to a "semiconductor alliance" to bolster national security.
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Kiev's Battlefield Failures Lead to Unrest Inside the Country, Reducing Gov't Authority - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/kievs-battlefield-failures-lead-to-unrest-inside-the-country-reducing-govt-authority---kremlin-1115532865.html
December 12, 2023, 10:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Many of Ukraine’s failures on the battlefield lead to "rocking the boat" inside the country and a decrease in the authority of the government, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.
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Israeli Military Death Toll Since Start of Ground Offensive in Gaza Rises to 105 - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/israeli-military-death-toll-since-start-of-ground-offensive-in-gaza-rises-to-105---reports-1115532741.html
December 12, 2023, 10:16 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The number of Israeli soldiers killed since the start of the ground operation against the Palestinian movement Hamas in the Gaza Strip has risen to 105, The Times of Israel newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing the Israel Defense Forces.
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Hungary Resolute on No Aid to Ukraine From EU Joint Budget, No Entry Talks Until June
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/hungary-resolute-on-no-aid-to-ukraine-from-eu-joint-budget-no-entry-talks-until-june-1115532537.html
December 12, 2023, 10:14 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Budapest believes that Kiev should not receive aid from the joint budget of the European Union and that the bloc should decide on membership talks with Ukraine not earlier than the European Parliament elections are held in June, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing Hungarian Minister for European Affairs Janos Boka.
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Watch Russian Ka-52 Alligator Tear Into Ukrainian Strongholds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/watch-russian-ka-52-alligator-tear-into-ukrainian-strongholds-1115531424.html
December 12, 2023, 8:30 AM
During the combat flight, Ka-52 pilots from Russia’s Battlegroup Tsentr launched 80 mm unguided air missiles at targets, identified by the group's forward air control officers.
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Ukraine, US 'Digging' for New Strategy as Time and Money Run Out
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/ukraine-us-digging-for-new-strategy-as-time-and-money-run-out-1115531012.html
December 12, 2023, 6:30 AM
According to reports from the US press, both Kiev and Washington are currently reassessing their battlefield strategy in light of the failed counteroffensive. These revisions are expected to be implemented in the early months of next year.
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Missile Hit Causes Fire on Chemical Tanker in Red Sea - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/missile-hit-causes-fire-on-chemical-tanker-in-red-sea---reports-1115530587.html
December 12, 2023, 5:52 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A fire broke out on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea after it had been hit by at least one missile launched from the territory controlled by Yemen's rebel Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, The War Zone news portal reported Monday, citing US officials.
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Russia's Defenses Down Ukraine's Tochka-U Missile Over Belgorod Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/russias-defenses-down-ukraines-tochka-u-missile-over-belgorod-region-1115530045.html
December 12, 2023, 4:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems shot down a Ukrainian Tochka-U missile over the Belgorod Region early on Tuesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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US Must Win Space to Win Wars, Says US General
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/us-must-win-space-to-win-wars-says-us-general-1115529786.html
December 12, 2023, 3:12 AM
Space has been almost completely devoid of weapons since humans started exploring the cosmos with the launch of Sputnik 1 in 1957. However, growing international tensions have led some to consider the militarization of space.
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US Army Gets First Precision Strike Missiles After White Sands Test - Lockheed Martin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/us-army-gets-first-precision-strike-missiles-after-white-sands-test---lockheed-martin-1115529640.html
December 12, 2023, 2:57 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Army has received its first Precision Strike Missiles following a successful test in New Mexico, Lockheed Martin announced in a press release.
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US Air Force Punishes 15 Individuals For ‘Discord Leak’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/us-air-force-punishes-15-individuals-for-discord-leak-1115529449.html
December 12, 2023, 2:21 AM
The "Discord Leak" caused embarrassment for the US intelligence community. It showed that US internal evaluations of Ukrainian military capabilities were much lower than what was stated publicly, including that its much-hyped spring/summer counteroffensive would fall well short of its goals.
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Senator Says US 'Won't Be Taking Orders From Zelensky' During His Trip to Washington
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231212/us-senator-says-will-not-take-orders-from-zelenskyy-amid-leaders-trip-to-washington-1115529299.html
December 12, 2023, 1:22 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Senator Mike Lee said in a statement that he will not take orders from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as the leader visits Washington in an effort to rally support for further Ukraine aid.
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US House Eyeing Vote to Formalize Biden Impeachment Inquiry on Wednesday
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231211/us-house-eyeing-vote-to-formalize-biden-impeachment-inquiry-on-wednesday-1115528622.html
December 11, 2023, 11:58 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives is aiming to hold a vote to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden on Wednesday, a source familiar with the matter told Sputnik.
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Relentless US Support for Ukraine and Israel Deepens Gunpowder Shortage
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231211/us-endless-support-of-ukraine-israel-conflicts-worsening-gunpowder-shortage-1115527783.html
December 11, 2023, 11:43 PM
Last week, a major US firearms company warned it would be increasing prices of ammunition and gunpowder across the board in 2024. The company blamed “world events” but did not specify which world events are directly affecting prices.
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Quarter of World's Freshwater Fish Face Extinction - Study
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231211/quarter-of-worlds-freshwater-fish-face-extinction---study-1115527314.html
December 11, 2023, 11:26 PM
The alarming conclusion has been drawn from the first-ever IUCN red list assessment of freshwater species, which identifies global heating, pollution, overfishing, and falling water levels as major threats to vital aquatic populations.
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'This is False': US Shoots Down Reports Troops Being Sent to Israel-Lebanon Border
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231211/this-is-false-us-shoots-down-reports-troops-being-sent-to-israel-lebanon-border-1115527961.html
December 11, 2023, 11:21 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Reports that the United States is deploying troops to the Israel-Lebanon border is false and Washington is not preparing to take such action, a White House National Security Council spokesperson told Sputnik on Monday.
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Astronomers Confirm Heaviest Elements Forged by Colliding Neutron Stars
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231211/astronomers-confirm-heaviest-elements-forged-by-colliding-neutron-stars-1115527103.html
December 11, 2023, 10:46 PM
A group of astronomers have confirmed a theory that the super-heavy elements in the Periodic Table are created not inside the cores of burning stars, as many lighter elements are, but in the ultra-violent collisions between neutron stars, some of the densest objects in the universe.
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Celestial Spectacle: 'Christmas Comet' Unleashes Rare Meteor Shower on Southern Skies
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231211/celestial-spectacle-christmas-comet-unleashes-rare-meteor-shower-on-southern-skies-1115526773.html
December 11, 2023, 10:16 PM
While meteor showers are a common occurrence, what sets this event apart is the unique origin of the shooting stars, a product of debris from the comet's close encounters with Jupiter over five decades ago.
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Donald Tusk to Be Sworn In as Polish Prime Minister on Wednesday
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231211/donald-tusk-to-be-sworn-in-as-polish-prime-minister-on-wednesday-1115526514.html
December 11, 2023, 9:55 PM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Polish President Andrzej Duda will swear in opposition leader Donald Tusk as the country's prime minister on December 13 after the incumbent government failed to secure the parliament's support, Polish Presidential Chancellery Chief Grazyna Ignaczak-Bandych said on Monday.
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SpaceX to Launch US Military's Secret ‘Space Plane’ Monday After Delay
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231211/spacex-to-launch-us-militarys-secret-space-plane-monday-after-delay-1115525974.html
December 11, 2023, 9:22 PM
Little is known about the largely classified mission, USSF-52, or its X-37B space plane, also known as the Orbital Test Vehicle (OTV). Similar in shape and design to NASA’s iconic Space Shuttle, the X-37B is tiny in comparison, with a wingspan of 15 feet and a length of 29 feet. NASA’s space shuttle was 122 feet long and had a wingspan of 78 feet.
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