Hamas Says Will Not Negotiate Release of Hostages Until Israel’s Operation Ends
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/hamas-says-will-not-negotiate-release-of-hostages-until-israels-operation-ends-1115634044.html
December 17, 2023, 3:10 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hamas stated on Saturday that it would not negotiate a hostage exchange until Israel ended its military operation in the Gaza Strip.
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Failing Upwards: Ukraine Likely Planning New Counteroffensive for 2024 - Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/failing-upwards-ukraine-likely-planning-new-counteroffensive-for-2024---expert-1115633803.html
December 17, 2023, 2:54 AM
The news comes after the broad defeat of Kiev’s much-hyped 2023 counteroffensive which began in June of this year.
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Europe Needs 5-8 Years to Compensate Kiev for Missing Assistance From US - German Defense Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/german-defense-minister-says-europe-has-5-8-years-to-restore-its-defense-capability-1115633625.html
December 17, 2023, 1:50 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Europe is preparing for the fact that it will have to compensate Kiev for the missing assistance from the United States, and under this scenario, it has five to eight years to restore its defense capability, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Saturday.
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Four Shipping Majors Halt Vessels on Red Sea After Attacks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/four-shipping-majors-halt-vessels-on-red-sea-after-attacks--1115633075.html
December 17, 2023, 1:15 AM
At least eight ships have reportedly come under attack by the Houthis in what is believed to be retaliation for the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
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Internal Opposition to Netanyahu Explodes After IDF Killing of Israeli Captives
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/internal-opposition-to-netanyahu-explodes-after-idf-killing-of-israeli-captives-1115632781.html
December 17, 2023, 12:54 AM
More than 18,700 Palestinians, mostly civilians, have been killed in Israel’s military campaign in Gaza as the United States has twice vetoed ceasefire resolutions at the United Nations.
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German Airlines Demand Compensation of $800,000 From Climate Activists - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/german-airlines-demand-compensation-of-800000-from-climate-activists---reports-1115632383.html
December 16, 2023, 11:14 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - German flag carrier Lufthansa and its subsidiaries demanded 740,000 euros ($807,000) in compensation from climate activists for cancellations, delays, and changes in flight routes due to their protests at German airports, the Bild am Sonntag newspaper reported on Saturday.
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US Lacks Preparedness for Tick, Mosquito-Borne Diseases
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/us-lacks-preparedness-for-tick-mosquito-borne-diseases-1115631668.html
December 16, 2023, 11:00 PM
"We don't pay enough attention in the United States to what is going on in other countries. We just kind of watch it spread and we don't prepare ourselves for that virus potentially coming to the U.S.," said Laura Kramer, director of the Arbovirus Laboratory at State University of New York at Albany.
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Trump Quotes Putin to Prove US Democracy in Danger
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/trump-quotes-putin-to-prove-us-democracy-in-danger-1115631852.html
December 16, 2023, 10:39 PM
Former US President and 2024 Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump quoted Russian leader Vladimir Putin to prove that democracy in the States is in danger.
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Ukraine’s Religious Persecution Continues as Russian Church Leader Placed on 'Wanted' List
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/ukraines-religious-persecution-continues-as-russian-church-leader-placed-on-wanted-list-1115631397.html
December 16, 2023, 9:32 PM
Critics say the Ukrainian regime targets its detractors internationally via intimidation tactics.
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Russian Deputy FM, Egyptian, Jordanian Envoys Discuss Palestine-Israel Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/russian-deputy-fm-egyptian-jordanian-envoys-discuss-palestine-israel-conflict-1115631215.html
December 16, 2023, 8:10 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov has discussed with Egyptian Ambassador to Russia Nazih el Nagari and Jordanian Ambassador to Russia Khaled Shawabkeh the Palestine-Israel conflict and the issue of an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the Russian Foreign Ministry stated on Saturday.
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Syrian Troops Expel US Occupation Force Convoy in Country's Northeast
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/syrian-troops-expel-us-occupation-force-convoy-in-countrys-northeast-1115630942.html
December 16, 2023, 6:42 PM
Syrian forces have played a years-long, deadly cat and mouse game with far more heavily armed US troops operating in the country’s oil and food-rich northeastern territories, joining local civilians in the creation of roadblocks and human chains meant to stop or at least slow down the movement of US forces and their allies through the region.
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German Defense Minister Mulls Resumption of Military Draft
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/german-defense-minister-mulls-resumption-of-military-draft-1115630642.html
December 16, 2023, 6:10 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius on Saturday suggested possible reintroduction of compulsory military service in the country, calling its suspension a mistake despite the reasons that existed at the time.
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Putin Hails New Weapons Which Will Make 'Russia Feel Safe': What Did He Mean?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/putin-hails-new-weapons-which-will-make-russia-feel-safe-what-did-he-mean-1115629734.html
December 16, 2023, 5:39 PM
President Putin traveled to Severodvinsk this week to oversee the commissioning of new vessels at Russia's largest shipyard. During the tour, he left a note in the Admiral Kasatonov frigate’s logbook reading “With such sailors, ships and weapons, Russia will feel safe.” What arms was Putin talking about? Sputnik asked a leading military expert.
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Global Coal Demand Soars to Record 8.5 Billion Tons in 2023 Amid Energy Crisis
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/global-coal-demand-soars-to-record-85-billion-tons-in-2023-amid-energy-crisis-1115628327.html
December 16, 2023, 4:36 PM
Despite advocating for green energy, Western countries saw a 14 percent surge in coal use in 2021 — mainly for power generation. Sanctions on Russia and global market disruptions have also increased dependence on coal, especially in the EU.
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Ukrainian Defense Ministry Posts Pic of Soldier With Nazi Eagle Patch
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/ukrainian-defense-ministry-posts-pic-of-soldier-with-nazi-eagle-patch-1115626388.html
December 16, 2023, 4:05 PM
Kiev got its PR message all wrong with its new post on X (formerly Twitter) — and was thoroughly flamed by netizens who spotted yet another Hitler-era symbol on a Ukrainian serviceman.
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G7 Takes Another Step Toward Global Pariah Status With Russian Asset Theft Scheme
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/g7-takes-another-step-toward-global-pariah-status-with-russian-asset-theft-scheme-1115625780.html
December 16, 2023, 3:30 PM
Western countries froze a $300 billion chunk of Russia’s Central Bank reserves in 2022, and began brainstorming whether it would be possible to give the money to Ukraine without admitting that doing would constitute thievery. Independent observers have warned that such a step could tank trust in Western financial institutions.
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Unpaid Energy Bills Reach Record-High Level in UK Amid Cost of Living Squeeze
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/unpaid-energy-bills-reach-record-high-level-in-uk-amid-cost-of-living-squeeze-1115624974.html
December 16, 2023, 2:22 PM
Anti-Russian sanctions imposed by the West over Ukraine had backfired spectacularly on European economies, resulting in accelerated inflation and prompting energy prices to soar. The UK, where gas is used to heat 85 percent of homes and to generate about 40 percent of electricity, fallout from these policies hit household finances hard.
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Scott Ritter: Joe Biden's World War III Fantasy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/scott-ritter-joe-bidens-world-war-iii-fantasy-1115624459.html
December 16, 2023, 1:44 PM
On July 13, 2023, US President Joe Biden confidently announced to the world that “[Russian President Vladimir] Putin has already lost the war.”
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US Airstrikes on Iraq: 25th Anniversary of Operation Desert Fox
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/us-airstrikes-on-iraq-25th-anniversary-of-operation-desert-fox-1115620645.html
December 16, 2023, 1:19 PM
In December 1998, the United States and United Britain conducted a tactical military operation codenamed “Operation Desert Fox” against Iraq without the authorization of the UN Security Council. The stated goal of the operation was to deny Iraq the ability to produce and use weapons of mass destruction.
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Enormous ‘Blue Dragon’ Reigned Pacific Seas 72 Billion Years Ago
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/enormous-blue-dragon-reigned-pacific-seas-72-billion-years-ago--1115624803.html
December 16, 2023, 1:06 PM
The discovery of Megapterygius wakayamaensis, a unique 6-meter mosasaur from 72 million years ago, challenges our understanding with its distinct anatomy. This 'Wakayama blue dragon,' unlike any modern marine creature, featured paddle-shaped limbs, a robust tail, and a potential dorsal fin, redefining our knowledge of marine reptile locomotion.
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Watch: Russian Tank Crew's Luxury Dugout in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/watch-russian-tank-crews-luxury-dugout-in-special-op-zone-1115620532.html
December 16, 2023, 11:40 AM
Russian tank crews have a reputation for being some of the most skilled and formidable in the world. Their tanks are equipped with advanced technology and weapons systems that make them a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.
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Zelensky's Tone Deaf DC Trip Leaves Republicans Wishing He'd Never Come
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/zelenskys-tone-deaf-dc-trip-leaves-republicans-wishing-hed-never-come-1115622795.html
December 16, 2023, 11:38 AM
Ukraine's president traveled to the US capital to speak with President Joe Biden and other officials in an attempt to secure tens of billions of additional US taxpayer dollars for the proxy war against Russia. Just how impactful the trip was remains unclear, given that the House of Representatives has now adjourned for the Christmas holidays.
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Russia Expects Freight Traffic Via Northern Sea Route to Reach 50Bln Tonnes in 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/russia-expects-freight-traffic-via-northern-sea-route-to-reach-50bln-tonnes-in-2024-1115623102.html
December 16, 2023, 10:58 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Freight traffic along the Northern Sea Route via the Arctic is projected to grow from this year's 36 billion tonnes to 50 billion tonnes in 2024, with the infrastructure-related projects drawing interest of Chinese investors, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Yury Trutnev told Sputnik.
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'Bidenomics' Strikes Again? Homelessness Hits Record-High In US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/bidenomics-strikes-again-homelessness-hits-record-high-in-us-1115619187.html
December 16, 2023, 10:45 AM
As he runs for reelection, US President Joe Biden often touts his “Bidenomics” as being responsible for inflation inching down from four-decade highs, as well as job and wage growth. However, Americans, many of whom are struggling, aren’t interested in hearing bland figures and stats if they can’t afford food.
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Watch Russian Drone Blow up Group of Ukrainian Infiltrators Near Artemovsk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/watch-russian-drone-blow-up-group-of-ukrainian-infiltrators-near-artemovsk-1115619767.html
December 16, 2023, 10:25 AM
Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have revolutionized modern warfare by providing military forces with unprecedented intelligence, surveillance, and attack capabilities.
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Ukraine's Accession to EU Could Greatly Harm Bloc's Agriculture – Polish Deputy Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/ukraines-accession-to-eu-could-greatly-harm-blocs-agriculture--polish-deputy-minister-1115620296.html
December 16, 2023, 10:14 AM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Ukraine's accession to the European Union could undermine food security in the bloc, putting European farmers out of business, Polish Deputy Agriculture Minister Michal Kolodziejczak said on Saturday.
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Mesa Verde's Petroglyphs: New Window Into Ancient Astronomical Practices
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/mesa-verdes-petroglyphs-new-window-into-ancient-astronomical-practices-1115618531.html
December 16, 2023, 9:25 AM
Polish archaeologists have discovered artifacts at Mesa Verde dating from 8,000 BC to the Spanish era. Their findings shed light on the evolution of Pueblo society, agriculture, and art, and illustrate the area's extensive pre-Columbian history and later influences from the Ute tribe and the Spanish.
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Week of Disappointment: Western Media Admits Ukraine and Zelensky Losing Ground
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/week-of-disappointment-western-media-admits-ukraine-and-zelensky-losing-ground-1115617993.html
December 16, 2023, 9:07 AM
On Thursday, the European Council decided to open EU accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova. However, €50 billion ($54.95 billion) in EU macro-financial aid for Kiev was vetoed by Hungary.
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Fire Breaks Out at Oil Refinery in Iranian City of Isfahan – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/fire-breaks-out-at-oil-refinery-in-iranian-city-of-isfahan--reports-1115619053.html
December 16, 2023, 9:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A fire broke out on Saturday morning at a crude oil processing station of an oil refinery in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, Iranian news agency reported.
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Ukraine on Brink of Humanitarian Collapse, Authorities Admit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/ukraine-on-brink-of-humanitarian-collapse-authorities-admit-1115617784.html
December 16, 2023, 7:58 AM
Amid battlefield disappointments, the Kiev regime is facing financial woes, with patron states increasingly less eager to send billions down the Ukraine “sinkhole.” President Volodymyr Zelensky returned basically empty-handed from his US visit, while in Europe, Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban threw water on Kiev’s fiscal appetites.
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Bulgaria Tries to Stop Russian Gas Supplies to EU by Tax on Transit – Serbia's Gas Company
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/bulgaria-tries-to-stop-russian-gas-supplies-to-eu-by-tax-on-transit--serbias-gas-company-1115617355.html
December 16, 2023, 7:04 AM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Bulgarian authorities tried to introduce an excise tax on the transit of gas from Russia to stop its gas supplies to Europe, but this is impossible, Dusan Bajatovic, General Director of Serbia's gas company Srbijagaz, told Sputnik.
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UK Official Humiliates Ukraine, Rejects Plea For Scrapheap-Destined Vehicles
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/uk-official-humiliates-ukraine-rejects-plea-for-scrapheap-destined-vehicles--1115616706.html
December 16, 2023, 6:34 AM
Despite the vast array of military aid supplied by NATO countries to Kiev, the latter’s summer counteroffensive has failed, resulting in horrific losses in personnel and weaponry. The Kiev regime has been forced to rely on such strategies as using refurbished Soviet era T-72 tanks, or endowing NATO armor with a new role as emplaced turrets.
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Lotus Blooming: Russian Airborne Troops to Receive New Self-Propelled Artillery
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/russian-airborne-troops-to-receive-new-self-propelled-artillery-1115616504.html
December 16, 2023, 5:24 AM
Self-propelled artillery refers to artillery pieces mounted on armored vehicles, allowing them to move quickly and independently to various locations on the battlefield. This mobility provides greater flexibility and firepower, as these weapons can be deployed closer to the front lines and avoid the need for separate transportation vehicles.
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Hungary Can Veto Real, Not Hypothetical EU-Ukraine Talks - Hungarian FM Szijjarto
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/hungary-can-veto-real-not-hypothetical-eu-ukraine-talks---hungarian-fm-szijjarto-1115616356.html
December 16, 2023, 4:00 AM
BUDAPEST, December 16 (Sputnik) - Hungary will be able to veto accession talks between the EU and Ukraine when they are real and not hypothetical, as now, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said.
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Russia's Special Operation Launched De-Dollarization - Srbijagaz CEO
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/russias-special-operation-launched-de-dollarization---srbijagaz-ceo-1115616101.html
December 16, 2023, 3:49 AM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Russia's special military operation in Ukraine launched the process of de-dollarization and de-Americanization, Dusan Bajatovic, general director of the Srbijagas natural gas provider and deputy chairman of the Socialist Party of Serbia, said in an interview with Sputnik.
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‘Zelensky’s in Trouble’: Ukraine Being Used as ‘Sacrificial Lamb’ for US Interests
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/zelenskys-in-trouble-ukraine-being-used-as-sacrificial-lamb-for-us-interests--1115615600.html
December 16, 2023, 2:45 AM
On Friday, Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban blocked the European Union from approving a €50 billion aid package for Ukraine, even as he allowed a vote to open accession negotiations for Ukraine in the bloc to go forward.
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US F-35 Still Underperforms Rival Jets as Taxpayer Bill Hits $1.7 Trillion - Experts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231216/us-f-35-still-underperforms-rival-jets-as-taxpayer-bill-hits-17-trillion---experts-1115615405.html
December 16, 2023, 2:07 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The F-35 fighter jet continues to lag Chinese and Russian counterparts in terms of effectiveness despite costs soaring to exorbitant levels, forcing the US to seek more war to justify the investment, experts told Sputnik.
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Solar Flare Creates Radio Chaos: NASA Telescope Detects Record-Breaking Eruption
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/solar-flare-creates-radio-chaos-nasa-telescope-detects-record-breaking-eruption-1115613621.html
December 15, 2023, 11:44 PM
As the sun approaches the peak of its roughly 11-year solar cycle, with maximum sunspot activity projected for 2025, this latest event serves as a reminder of the dynamic and sometimes disruptive nature of our star.
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Big Trouble in Little Delaware
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/big-trouble-in-little-delaware-1115614499.html
December 15, 2023, 11:35 PM
The US House of Representatives voted on Thursday to formally open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The inquiry centers around Biden’s son, Hunter, and his foreign business deals.
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Arizona Deploys National Guard to US-Mexico Border Over Spike in Illegal Border Crossings
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/arizona-deploys-national-guard-to-us-mexico-border-over-spike-in-illegal-border-crossings-1115614302.html
December 15, 2023, 11:26 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is deploying National Guard troops to the state's border with Mexico as it struggles to deal with a heavy flow of illegal migrants, the governor's office said in a press release.
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Surprise! 152-Year-Old Shipwreck Discovered in Lake Michigan During Fishing Trip
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/surprise-us-family-discovers-152-year-old-shipwreck-in-lake-michigan-during-fishing-trip-1115613178.html
December 15, 2023, 10:57 PM
In an unexpected twist during a casual fishing trip, a family's sonar detection, initially thought to be an octopus, turns out to be a historic shipwreck missing since 1871 in Lake Michigan.
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Most Americans Would Advise Youth Against US Military Service, Poll Finds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/most-americans-would-advise-youth-against-us-military-service-poll-finds-1115613317.html
December 15, 2023, 10:23 PM
Despite changing their slogans, relaxing their requirements and offering big bonuses, the Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Air Force failed to meet their recruiting goals in 2023.
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US Jury Orders Rudy Giuliani to Pay $148Mln for Defaming Georgia Election Workers
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/us-jury-orders-rudy-giuliani-to-pay-148mln-for-defaming-georgia-election-workers-1115613444.html
December 15, 2023, 10:12 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A US jury ordered former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani to pay a multimillion-dollar fine for defaming a Georgia election worker, Georgia State Chief Operating Officer Gabriel Sterling said in a statement.
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'No Chance' US House Will Reconvene Early to Work on Supplemental Aid Like Senate - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/no-chance-us-house-will-reconvene-early-to-work-on-supplemental-aid-like-senate---source-1115612860.html
December 15, 2023, 9:25 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - There is no chance the House of Representatives will reconvene early during the holiday break to work on the national security supplemental package, a congressional source told Sputnik.
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IDF Reveals Forces 'Mistakenly' Killed Three Israeli Hostages in Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/idf-reveals-forces-mistakenly-killed-three-israeli-hostages-in-gaza-1115612647.html
December 15, 2023, 7:58 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) admitted on Friday that the service had mistakenly identified three hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip as a threat and opened fire, killing all three.
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Russia Develops Strategic Deterrence Forces - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/russia-develops-strategic-deterrence-forces---putin-1115612459.html
December 15, 2023, 7:03 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is developing its strategic deterrence forces, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday.
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‘Inherent Problem’: Pentagon Can’t Weed Out Leakers Like Teixeira Due to Recruitment Targets
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/inherent-problem-pentagon-cant-weed-out-leakers-like-teixeira-due-to-recruitment-targets-1115611188.html
December 15, 2023, 6:58 PM
Chronic recruitment problems in the US military contributed to the ability of a low-level service member to leak classified information - problems so deep that the Pentagon and FBI have obscured them, telling the public they have new processes in place that cannot possibly identify leakers accurately.
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US Bases in Finland Will Make Nordic Nation Less Safe: Here’s Why
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/us-bases-in-finland-will-make-nordic-nation-less-safe-heres-why-1115611407.html
December 15, 2023, 6:36 PM
Finland will provide the United States with access to 15 military bases under a defense pact reached following Helsinki’s move to join NATO. Far from strengthening Finland’s security, allowing US troops to set up shop on Finnish soil could make the country and region less safe. A leading Russian security analyst explains why.
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Rising Tides: China's Naval Prowess Soars With Fourth Type 075 Assault Ship Launch
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/rising-tides-chinas-naval-prowess-soars-with-fourth-type-075-assault-ship-launch-1115603291.html
December 15, 2023, 5:38 PM
China's fourth Type 075 universal amphibious assault ship was launched at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai on December 14, 2023.
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Hungary’s Orban Has at Least 3 Good Reasons to Reject Ukraine’s ‘Geopolitical’ EU Membership Drive
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/hungarys-orban-has-at-least-3-good-reasons-to-reject-ukraines-geopolitical-eu-membership-drive-1115609468.html
December 15, 2023, 5:22 PM
The EU greenlit accession talks for Ukraine Thursday after Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban announced that Budapest wouldn’t be sharing “in this bad decision.” On Friday, Hungary vetoed a €50 billion ($55 billion US) aid package for Kiev. Why is Hungary so dead set against Ukraine’s EU drive? And what are Ukraine’s real chances for membership?
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Hersh: Hamas Troops Surrendering in Gaza, West Bank Crisis is Next Tinderbox
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/hersh-hamas-troops-surrendering-in-gaza-west-bank-crisis-is-next-tinderbox-1115609130.html
December 15, 2023, 4:49 PM
The growing crisis in the West Bank is fraught with the risk of sparking a regional war in the Middle East, as Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Seymour Hersh wrote in his recent blog post.
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US House Starts Holiday Break Without Deal on Supplemental Funding, Border Security
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/us-house-starts-holiday-break-without-deal-on-supplemental-funding-border-security-1115609941.html
December 15, 2023, 4:42 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The House of Representatives is entering its scheduled break for the winter holiday season without reaching a deal with the Senate on the Biden’s administration’s supplemental funding request, to which Republican lawmakers have insisted Congress must attach stronger border security measures.
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Russia Builds Test Facilities for Next-Gen PAK-DA Bomber: What's Next?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/russia-builds-test-facilities-for-next-gen-pak-da-bomber-whats-next-1115606302.html
December 15, 2023, 4:34 PM
Russia’s Tupolev Design Bureau has been working on its prospective next generation long-range stealth bomber since the late 2000s. When fielded, the new aircraft are expected to gradually begin replacing the workhorse Tu-95 Bear, Tu-160 White Swan and Tu-22M maritime strike bombers currently in service with the Russian Aerospace Forces.
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New US Ballistic Missile Program Faces Cancellation Amid Budget-Tightening
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/new-us-ballistic-missile-program-faces-cancellation-amid-budget-tightening-1115599043.html
December 15, 2023, 3:24 PM
The replacement program for aging Minuteman III missiles may be cut back due to costs potentially exceeding Nunn-McCurdy Law limits. That comes amid increases in labor and raw material costs, missile infrastructure modernization and the extensive laying of fiber optic networks across several US states.
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Living Brain Tissue Powers Breakthrough Cyber Neural Network — Study
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/living-brain-tissue-powers-breakthrough-cyber-neural-network--study-1115574373.html
December 15, 2023, 3:24 PM
The development of the 'Brainware' chip is revolutionary, blending a miniaturized brain analog with electronic elements. It significantly enhances speech recognition and mathematical calculations — but also raises ethical considerations and challenges related to energy efficiency.
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Putin to Work With Any US President Who Takes Russia's Concerns Seriously - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/putin-to-work-with-any-us-president-who-takes-russias-concerns-seriously---kremlin-1115608266.html
December 15, 2023, 3:16 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to work with any US president who understands that they have to take into account Moscow's concerns, Kremlin spokesman Dimitry Peskov told NBC News.
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Sullivan's West Bank Visit Aims to Put Pressure on Netanyahu - Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/sullivans-west-bank-visit-aims-to-put-pressure-on-netanyahu---expert--1115605695.html
December 15, 2023, 2:45 PM
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is travelling to the West Bank on Friday to meet with President of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas. A day before the visit, Sullivan said that governance of the West Bank and Gaza Strip needs to be connected under a "revamped and revitalized" Palestinian Authority. What are Washington's aims here?
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Canada to Base Tactical Aviation Assets in Latvia, First Such Deployment to Europe Since 90s
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/canada-to-base-tactical-aviation-assets-in-latvia-first-such-deployment-to-europe-since-90s-1115607066.html
December 15, 2023, 1:56 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Canada plans to deploy four Griffon helicopters to a Latvia-based NATO battlegroup, marking the first time in over 20 years that the country has based its tactical aviation capabilities in Europe, the Ministry of National Defense said on Friday.
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Russia's GDP Growth in 2023 Will Exceed 3% - Central Bank
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/russias-gdp-growth-in-2023-will-exceed-3---central-bank-1115606687.html
December 15, 2023, 1:46 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's GDP growth in 2023 will be higher than the October forecast and will amount to more than 3%, the Russian Central Bank said on Friday.
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Australian University Unveils Supercomputer Capable of Brain-Scale Simulations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/australian-university-unveils-supercomputer-capable-of-brain-scale-simulations-1115604881.html
December 15, 2023, 1:33 PM
Researchers have introduced a supercomputer designed to mimic human brain functions. This cutting-edge neuromorphic system can execute an impressive 228 trillion operations per second, distinguishing itself with its unique design, superior efficiency, and wide range of potential uses.
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Scott Ritter: Ukrainian Military to Crumble by Mid-2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/scott-ritter-ukrainian-military-to-crumble-by-mid-2024-1115603833.html
December 15, 2023, 1:30 PM
The West's military aid to Kiev has been drying up, sealing the fate of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, Scott Ritter, former US Marine Corps intelligence officer and UN weapons inspector, told Sputnik's New Rules podcast.
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Biden Lacks 'End Game' in 'Doomed' Ukraine Project - Ex-Pentagon Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/biden-admin-has-no-end-game-in-doomed-ukraine-project---expert-1115604505.html
December 15, 2023, 1:06 PM
Despite Kiev’s botched counteroffensive, and creeping ‘Ukraine fatigue’ across the US and the European continent, the Biden administration is intent on propping up the Zelensky regime for as long as it takes, or rather, as long as it can, given that money for military aid may run out by the end of the year.
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Poland to Retract Theories About Russian Responsibility for Tu-154 Plane Crash in 2010
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/poland-to-retract-theories-about-russian-responsibility-for-tu-154-plane-crash-in-2010-1115604748.html
December 15, 2023, 12:46 PM
A Tupolev Tu-154 plane, which was carrying Polish President Lech Kaczynski, his wife and other top public and military members of a Polish delegation, crashed while approaching Smolensk Airport in Russia on April 10, 2010.
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Lavrov: 'Time to Realize Deadlock of Conflict West Launched Using Ukraine Against Russia'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/lavrov-time-to-realize-deadlock-of-conflict-west-launched-using-ukraine-against-russia-1115602260.html
December 15, 2023, 12:35 PM
On Friday, Moscow's top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, attended a joint meeting of the boards of the Russian and Belarusian Foreign Ministries.
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Russian Scientists Revolutionize Radiation Therapy With 3D Printing Breakthrough
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/russian-scientists-revolutionize-radiation-therapy-with-3d-printing-breakthrough-1115602991.html
December 15, 2023, 12:32 PM
In a significant advancement in cancer treatment, researchers at Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU) have introduced a groundbreaking method to enhance the effectiveness of radiation therapy.
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Ukraine Loses Over 1,580 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction in Past Week - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/ukraine-loses-over-1580-soldiers-in-donetsk-direction-in-past-week---mod-1115603116.html
December 15, 2023, 12:13 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost more than 1,580 soldiers both killed and wounded in the Donetsk direction over the past week, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Friday.
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Watch Russian Drones Eliminate Ukrainian Infantry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/watch-russian-drones-eliminate-ukrainian-infantry-1115600334.html
December 15, 2023, 12:10 PM
Since the beginning of the special military operation in Ukraine, the Russian armed forces have been effectively using various types of drones. They can be equipped with a variety of sensors and weapons, making them versatile tools for reconnaissance, surveillance and combat operations.
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Early 'Christmas Present' for Arms Makers: What’s Inside US’ $886 Bln Defense Bill?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/early-christmas-present-for-arms-makers-whats-inside-us-886-bln-defense-bill-1115602449.html
December 15, 2023, 12:01 PM
After months of back-and-forth wrangling, Congress has finally passed its National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, with the 3,100-page document containing an unprecedented $886 billion in spending, and now heading to President Joe Biden’s desk for signature. Here’s what’s inside the bill.
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Saturn's Icy Moon Shows Increasing 'Potential for Life,' Study Claims
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/saturns-icy-moon-shows-increasing-potential-for-life-study-claims-1115599222.html
December 15, 2023, 11:10 AM
Saturn's icy moon made headlines after the joint NASA/ESA/ASI Cassini mission first carried out close flybys in 2005. The Cassini spacecraft orbited Saturn for over a decade, offering remarkable insights, with subsequent analysis of data making Enceladus one of the most fascinating worlds in our solar system for astrobiologists.
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Russia to Further Increase Energy Supplies to China, Attract Investments to Russia - Novak
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/russia-to-further-increase-energy-supplies-to-china-attract-investments-to-russia---novak-1115601547.html
December 15, 2023, 10:23 AM
MOSCOW/BEIJING (Sputnik) - Russia plans to further increase energy supplies to China and attract Chinese investments and technological innovations to the Russian energy complex, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Friday.
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Union State of Russia, Belarus to Approve New 3-Year Integration Package in 2024 - Lavrov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/union-state-of-russia-belarus-to-approve-new-3-year-integration-package-in-2024---lavrov-1115601420.html
December 15, 2023, 10:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Supreme Council of the Union State of Russia and Belarus is expected to approve a new three-year integration package next year, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday.
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Hungary to Be Able to Prevent Ukraine From Joining EU 75 More Times - Orban
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/hungary-to-be-able-to-prevent-ukraine-from-joining-eu-75-more-times---orban-1115601285.html
December 15, 2023, 10:09 AM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Hungary did not prevent the EU member countries from deciding to start negotiations with Ukraine, because it would have the opportunity to stop the process 75 more times, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday.
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Lavrov Talks to Media Following Negotiations With Belarusian Counterpart
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/lavrov-talks-to-media-following-negotiations-with-belarusian-counterpart-1115598600.html
December 15, 2023, 10:00 AM
Belarusian Foreign Minister Sergey Aleinik arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The ministers will open the annual joint meeting of the boards of directors of the Russian and Belarusian foreign ministries in Moscow.
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Pepe Escobar: Clash of Civilizations in Kazakhstan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/pepe-escobar-clash-of-civilizations-in-kazakhstan-1115599377.html
December 15, 2023, 9:43 AM
The Astana Club is now firmly established as an indispensable annual East-West gathering in the Heartland. This year’s forum, taking place at minus 32 degrees Celsius in the Kazakh capital, could not have been scheduled at a more incandescent geopolitical inflexion point.
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Russia's Rosatom Rejects Reports of Alleged Preemptive Cutoff of Uranium Supplies to US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/russias-rosatom-rejects-reports-of-alleged-preemptive-cutoff-of-uranium-supplies-to-us-1115600921.html
December 15, 2023, 9:40 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian nuclear energy corporation Rosatom rejected on Friday media reports of an alleged possible preventive ban on uranium deliveries to the United States, saying that it always meets its contractual obligations and that the nuclear sector should be free of "protectionist restrictions."
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US Senate Delays Recess in Scramble to Unlock Ukraine Aid With Border Deal
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/us-senate-delays-recess-in-scramble-to-unlock-ukraine-aid-with-border-deal-1115598083.html
December 15, 2023, 6:54 AM
President Joe Biden has been trying to push a $110 billion package through Congress that includes about $61.4 billion for Kiev. The House failed to reach the 60-vote threshold to advance the bill earlier in December, with Speaker Mike Johnson insisting Ukraine aid is "dependent on the enactment of transformative changes" to border security laws.
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PoW Describes Mass Death of Ukrainian Soldiers Near Rabotino
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/pow-describes-mass-death-of-ukrainian-soldiers-near-rabotino-1115597679.html
December 15, 2023, 5:50 AM
The Ukrainian counteroffensive began in June, with Kiev throwing brigades trained by NATO instructors and armed with Western equipment into battle. Three months later, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Kiev's push had failed, with Ukraine suffering huge casualties.
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Ukraine Loses More Than 30 Soldiers Near Zaporozhye's Rabotino
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/ukraine-loses-more-than-30-soldiers-near-zaporozhyes-rabotino-1115597568.html
December 15, 2023, 4:57 AM
MELITOPOL (Sputnik) - Scouts of the Russian Southern Military District have disrupted the rotation of Ukrainian troops near the town of Rabotino in the Zaporozhye Region, with Kiev losing more than 30 soldiers, the Russian Defense Ministry said Friday.
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Guyana, Venezuela Agree Not to Use Force to Resolve Essequibo Dispute
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/guyana-venezuela-agree-not-to-use-force-to-resolve-essequibo-dispute-1115597410.html
December 15, 2023, 4:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Venezuela and Guyana have agreed not to threaten or use force in any circumstances to settle the dispute over the Essequibo territory and resolve any controversies within international law, including the 1966 Geneva Agreement, the countries' joint statement, published by Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, showed Thursday.
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Hungary Vetoes 50Bln Euros in EU's Macro-Financial Aid for Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/hungary-vetoes-50bln-euros-in-eus-macro-financial-aid-for-ukraine-1115597288.html
December 15, 2023, 4:29 AM
MOSCOW/BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Friday that he has vetoed 50 billion euros ($54.95 billion) in the European Union's macro-financial aid for Ukraine.
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US to Announce Friday Deployment of Coalition Force Against Houthis in Red Sea - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/us-to-announce-friday-deployment-of-coalition-force-against-houthis-in-red-sea---reports-1115597153.html
December 15, 2023, 4:24 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States is expected to announce on Friday the deployment of a "special upgraded multinational task force" in the Red Sea to deter Yemen's rebel Ansar Allah movement, also known as the Houthis, from further attacks on ships, media reported, citing two Israeli and US officials.
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Bulgaria's Dry Cargo Ship Believed to Be Seized Off Coast of Yemen - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/bulgarias-dry-cargo-ship-believed-to-be-seized-off-coast-of-yemen---reports-1115597011.html
December 15, 2023, 4:08 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Bulgarian dry cargo ship Ruen is believed to have been seized off the coast of Yemen, Bulgarian broadcaster BNT reported Thursday, citing the shipping company.
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US Treasury Chief Says Will Visit China Next Year For Talks on Difficult Areas of Concern
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/us-treasury-chief-says-will-visit-china-next-year-for-talks-on-difficult-areas-of-concern-1115596737.html
December 15, 2023, 3:55 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, during remarks at a US-China Business Council dinner, said she will visit China next year for talks with her Chinese counterpart on challenging issues.
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Houthis Fire Missile at Maersk Commercial Vessel in Bab el-Mandeb Strait - CENTCOM
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/houthis-fire-missile-at-maersk-commercial-vessel-in-bab-el-mandeb-strait---kathleen-hicks--1115596248.html
December 15, 2023, 2:18 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Houthi rebels fired a ballistic missile from Yemen towards a commercial container ship transiting the Bab el-Mandeb strait but there were no injuries, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a statement.
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Rise & Shine: Neanderthal DNA May Explain How Some Folks Are Early Birds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231215/rise--shine-neanderthal-dna-may-explain-how-some-folks-are-early-birds-1115595692.html
December 15, 2023, 12:06 AM
A recent study reveals a fascinating genetic connection between modern early risers and their ancient Neanderthal and Denisovan ancestors, suggesting human sleep patterns may be influenced by the genes inherited from prehistoric relatives.
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US Reportedly Collecting Intel on Israeli Military Operations, Impact in Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/us-reportedly-collecting-intel-on-israeli-military-operations-impact-in-gaza-1115595483.html
December 14, 2023, 11:48 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is reportedly collecting intelligence on Israel’s military operations in Gaza and their potential impact on civilians.
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Post-War Gaza May Be Overseen by Ex-Palestinian Authority Security Forces - US Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/post-war-gaza-may-be-overseen-by-ex-palestinian-authority-security-forces---us-official-1115595310.html
December 14, 2023, 11:32 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Gaza residents who previously served in the Palestinian Authority security forces could potentially form the initial governing body of the enclave after the Israeli military campaign ends, a senior US administration official told reporters.
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‘Honored in the Breach’: US Nods to Human Rights as Israeli Arms Shipments Persist
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/honored-in-the-breach-us-nods-to-human-rights-as-israeli-arms-shipments-persist-1115594436.html
December 14, 2023, 10:54 PM
Unless the White House threatens to withhold substantial amounts of weapons from Israel, Jerusalem is unlikely to take the administration’s verbal beratings seriously, a human rights lawyer told Sputnik. However, both street protests and legal action are capable of influencing events.
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Report: Kamala Harris Pushing Biden to Show Concern for Palestinians Amid Gaza Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/report-kamala-harris-pushing-biden-to-show-concern-for-palestinians-amid-gaza-conflict-1115594166.html
December 14, 2023, 10:35 PM
On Tuesday, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly voted for a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Of the 153 members, only 10, including the US and Israel, voted against the resolution.
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Cosmic Powerhouses: Scientists Raise Possibility of Using Black Holes as Mega-Batteries
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/cosmic-powerhouses-scientists-raise-possibility-of-using-black-holes-as-mega-batteries-1115594019.html
December 14, 2023, 10:18 PM
Scientists have proposed innovative methods to utilize black holes, the universe's most formidable forces, as colossal energy sources. The research opens up possibilities for futuristic energy solutions based on the immense power of these cosmic phenomena.
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Trust in UK Politicians Falls to Record 40-Year Low
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/trust-in-uk-politicians-falls-to-record-40-year-low-1115593880.html
December 14, 2023, 9:54 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Only 9% of Britons say they consider politicians to be truthful, the lowest since tracking began in 1983 and down three points from last year, according to an Ipsos poll out Thursday.
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‘Shared Future’: Vietnam, China Pledge to Resist ‘Color Revolutions’ During Xi's Hanoi Visit
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/shared-future-vietnam-china-pledge-to-resist-color-revolutions-during-xis-hanoi-visit-1115593408.html
December 14, 2023, 8:37 PM
Two of the world’s declared socialist republics pledged to deepen their commitments to cooperation and a “shared future” on Wednesday as the leaders of China and Vietnam penned dozens of agreements on trade, security, and other kinds of cooperation.
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Selfish Biden Doesn't Care Whether Trump Wins
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/selfish-biden-doesnt-care-whether-trump-wins-1115593143.html
December 14, 2023, 8:10 PM
President Biden doesn’t care about the country. He doesn’t care about his party. He doesn’t mind if Donald Trump wins back the presidency. The only thing he cares about is himself—his ego, to be exact.
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Veteran Aussie Diplomat Struck by Putin’s Characterization of Ukraine Crisis as Civil War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/veteran-aussie-diplomat-struck-by-putins-characterization-of-ukraine-crisis-as-civil-war-1115592773.html
December 14, 2023, 7:01 PM
At his marathon four hour-long year-end press conference – the first since 2021, President Putin compared the Ukrainian NATO proxy war against Russia to a “civil war,” and offered a truncated history lesson on the roots of the present crisis. Former Australian diplomat Tony Kevin told Sputnik what struck him most about Putin’s responses.
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Hungary Not Involved in Decision on Starting EU Accession Talks With Ukraine - Orban
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/hungary-not-involved-in-decision-on-starting-eu-accession-talks-with-ukraine---orban-1115592253.html
December 14, 2023, 6:36 PM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Hungary was not involved in the decision to start EU accession talks with Ukraine and still considers it to be a bad option, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Thursday.
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Asia Remembers NATO’s Colonial Past, Doesn’t Want Bloc Powers Back in Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/asia-remembers-natos-colonial-past-doesnt-want-bloc-powers-back-in-region-1115591172.html
December 14, 2023, 6:12 PM
Russia’s president has posed the question of what the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is doing poking its nose into Asia in support of Washington’s zealous efforts to ‘contain’ China. Sputnik reached out to a leading Canadian scholar of international relations for his take on why NATO might not find itself particularly welcome in the region.
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Biden Aides Concerned Son’s Legal Troubles Could ‘Consume’ President - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/biden-aides-concerned-sons-legal-troubles-could-consume-president---reports-1115591416.html
December 14, 2023, 5:58 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - People close to US President Joe Biden fear that Hunter Biden’s legal troubles could consume the president ahead of the 2024 election, Politico reported, citing five Biden aides and confidants.
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Gen Z Skeptical of US Institutions Amid Converging Economic, Geopolitical Failures
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/gen-z-skeptical-of-us-institutions-amid-converging-economic-geopolitical-failures-1115590173.html
December 14, 2023, 5:50 PM
Younger Americans have seen the benefits of the post-World War II economic boom almost totally evaporate, making them increasingly skeptical about supporting a system that has failed to deliver on its promises of prosperity and security, a college organizer told Sputnik.
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US Working With Allies to Protect Ships in Red Sea From Houthis - Pentagon
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/us-working-with-allies-to-protect-ships-in-red-sea-from-houthis---pentagon-1115590034.html
December 14, 2023, 5:38 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks has confirmed that Washington is working with its allies on a plan to protect ships passing through the Red Sea from mounting attacks by Yemen's Ansar Allah movement, commonly known as the Houthis.
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Serbia’s Vucic Believes Ukraine Conflict Will Be Long as No Acceptable Peace Proposals Made
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231214/serbias-vucic-believes-ukraine-conflict-will-be-long-as-no-acceptable-peace-proposals-made-1115590705.html
December 14, 2023, 5:37 PM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - The conflict in Ukraine will be long, because no one in the world has made a peace proposal that will be acceptable for all sides, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic told Sputnik.
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