Two-State Model Is Key to Palestine-Israel Conflict Resolution - Russian Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231220/two-state-model-is-key-to-palestine-israel-conflict-resolution---russian-foreign-ministry-1115692384.html
December 20, 2023, 3:46 AM
Maria Zakharova, the official spokeswoman of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reiterated that Moscow believes the future lies in a two-state model, with peaceful coexistence between the two states and Palestine's capital in East Jerusalem, the official said in an interview with the channel Belarus-1.
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Israel Working on New Deal With Hamas to Release 30-40 Hostages From Gaza - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231220/israel-working-on-new-deal-with-hamas-to-release-30-40-hostages-from-gaza---reports-1115692185.html
December 20, 2023, 2:53 AM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israel is working on a new deal for the release of hostages with Palestinian movement Hamas in exchange for a temporary ceasefire, which may include 30 to 40 women, elderly people and persons with physical or mental illnesses being held in the Gaza Strip, Israeli media reported Tuesday, citing sources.
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Biden’s Plummeting Polls
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231220/bidens-plummeting-polls-1115691992.html
December 20, 2023, 2:30 AM
On Monday, US President Joe Biden’s approval rating hit a record low with just 34% saying that they approve of the job he is doing. Inflation, and his handling of the conflict in Gaza has caused supporters to step back and reassess.
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Biden Says Trump Quoting Putin 'No Surprise'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231220/biden-says-trump-quoting-putin-no-surprise-1115691640.html
December 20, 2023, 1:58 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden said former President Donald Trump recently quoting Russian President Vladimir Putin is not surprising and accused Trump of allegedly having ties with Moscow, according to the White House press pool.
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Death Toll in Gansu Earthquake Rises to At Least 127
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231220/death-toll-in-gansu-earthquake-rises-to-at-least-127-1115690764.html
December 20, 2023, 1:34 AM
Rescue efforts following China’s deadliest earthquake in nearly 10 years were hampered by the high altitude and temperatures of the region.
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US House Speaker Calls Colorado Ruling to Bar Trump From 2024 Vote 'Partisan Attack'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231220/us-house-speaker-calls-colorado-ruling-to-bar-trump-from-2024-vote-partisan-attack-1115690919.html
December 20, 2023, 1:29 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US House Speaker Mike Johnson said the Colorado court’s ruling to bar former President Donald Trump from the state's primary election is a partisan attack.
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Gas Pollution Warning Issued for Reykjavik After Icelandic Volcano Erupts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/gas-pollution-warning-issued-for-reykjavik-after-icelandic-volcano-erupts-1115687162.html
December 19, 2023, 11:47 PM
Icelandic authorities confirmed late Monday that an eruption had been recorded on the Reykjanes Peninsula, triggering officials to launch into evacuation efforts and prepare for possible lava flows. Roughly 4,000 people were evacuated from the fishing town of Grindavik last month following weeks of intense earthquakes and tremors.
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Colorado Supreme Court Disqualifies Trump From 2024 Ballot in First-Ever
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/colorado-court-rules-trump-disqualified-from-2024-primary-ballot---filing-1115689238.html
December 19, 2023, 11:45 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) -The Colorado Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald Trump is disqualified from being on the 2024 Republican primary ballot, court documents revealed.
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118th US Congress Reaches New Dysfunctional Highs, Data Reveals
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/118th-us-congress-reaches-new-dysfunctional-highs-data-reveals-1115688496.html
December 19, 2023, 11:26 PM
New data shows just how unproductive Washington lawmakers have been compared to previous years.
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US House Judiciary Panel Chair Subpoenas Garland for Information on 'Spying on Congress'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/us-house-judiciary-panel-chair-subpoenas-garland-for-information-on-spying-on-congress-1115688227.html
December 19, 2023, 11:18 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan sent a letter and a subpoena to US Attorney General Merrick Garland seeking information about the Justice Department’s alleged use of its authority to get access to private communications of lawmakers and congressional staff members.
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Dozens Arrested After Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators 'Take' US Capitol Again
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/dozens-arrested-after-pro-palestinian-demonstrators-take-us-capitol-again-1115687504.html
December 19, 2023, 10:58 PM
The protest was held in support of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and comes months after hundreds of demonstrators took similar steps in the rotunda of the US Capitol building.
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Alien-Hunting Astrophysicists Drop Catalog of Earth-Like Planets With Jupiter-Like Siblings
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/alien-hunting-astrophysicists-drop-catalog-of-earth-like-planets-with-jupiter-like-siblings-1115687336.html
December 19, 2023, 10:32 PM
A group of astrophysicists have published a database of stars they’ve found that have both small, Earth-like planets as well as large, Jupiter-sized ones - a recipe scientists have come to see as crucial for the formation of life on our world.
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US Military Taps Use of Microwave Weapons to Neutralize Drone Threats
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/us-military-taps-use-of-microwave-weapons-to-neutralize-drone-threats-1115687613.html
December 19, 2023, 10:09 PM
For now, the use of drone swarms gives smaller adversaries waging asymmetric war a unique advantage that US military contractors are working to counterbalance.
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US Delays Second Time in 1 Day UN Security Council Vote on Gaza Resolution - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/us-delays-second-time-in-1-day-un-security-council-vote-on-gaza-resolution---source-1115686808.html
December 19, 2023, 9:31 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The United States has delayed for the second time in one day voting on a UN Security Council draft resolution on welcoming a humanitarian ceasefire and establishing a monitoring mechanism in the Gaza Strip, a UN source told Sputnik.
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Russian Security Forces Have All Powers to Ensure Country's Defense - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/russian-security-forces-have-all-powers-to-ensure-countrys-defense---putin-1115686463.html
December 19, 2023, 9:16 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian security forces have all the necessary powers to ensure the country's defense and the protection of the civilians, Russian President Vladimir Putin stated.
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‘Their Only Playing Card’: US Talk of Two-State Solution ‘Cover’ for Israel’s ‘Genocide’ in Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/their-only-playing-card-us-talk-of-two-state-solution-cover-for-israels-genocide-in-gaza-1115685725.html
December 19, 2023, 8:57 PM
For decades, US and Arab leaders have upheld a two-state solution as the only path forward for Israel and the Palestinians - an agreement that required cooperation from an Israeli government uninterested in the project. Now, the Yemeni group Ansarallah has introduced a militant new factor to the equation, a journalist told Sputnik.
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UNGA Approves Russian Resolution on Fight Against Glorification of Nazism
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/unga-approves-russian-resolution-on-fight-against-glorification-of-nazism-1115685980.html
December 19, 2023, 8:53 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The UN General Assembly on Tuesday adopted a Russian-drafted resolution on combating the glorification of Nazism.
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US' Troubled F-35 Jet Drops Fuselage Panel Over Pacific During Training Flight
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/us-troubled-f-35-jet-drops-fuselage-panel-over-pacific-during-training-flight--1115685558.html
December 19, 2023, 8:35 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A US Air Force F-35 Joint Strike Fighter dropped a side panel from its fuselage during a training flight over the western Pacific Ocean, a US military official confirmed on Tuesday.
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At Least 100 People Killed in Gaza From Israeli Strikes on Tuesday - Gaza Health Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/at-least-100-people-killed-in-gaza-from-israeli-strikes-on-tuesday---gaza-health-ministry-1115685424.html
December 19, 2023, 8:29 PM
TUNIS (Sputnik) - At least 100 people were killed in the Gaza Strip as a result of Israeli strikes on Tuesday, a spokesman for the enclave's Health Ministry said.
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US Announces New Iran-Related Sanctions - Treasury Department
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/us-announces-new-iran-related-sanctions---treasury-department-1115685057.html
December 19, 2023, 8:15 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States imposed a new package of Iran-related sanctions on Tuesday, targeting individuals and entities allegedly linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Treasury Department said in a notice on Tuesday.
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Ukrainian Conflict Exposes Western Powers' 'Underlying Motives'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/ukrainian-conflict-exposes-western-powers-underlying-motives-1115683419.html
December 19, 2023, 6:31 PM
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin attended a Ministry of Defense Board session where he shared his thoughts on several subjects this December 19, including the status of the country's nuclear deterrent and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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US Senator Says Lawmakers Unable to Reach Deal on Border, Ukraine Aid This Week
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/us-senator-says-lawmakers-unable-to-reach-deal-on-border-ukraine-aid-this-week-1115684052.html
December 19, 2023, 6:09 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Senate will be unable to pass a deal on border security and Ukraine aid this week, Senator James Lankford said in an interview.
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Biden’s Reluctance to Admit His Age Worries His Wife and Team - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/bidens-reluctance-to-admit-his-age-worries-his-wife-and-team---reports-1115683627.html
December 19, 2023, 5:37 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden’s reluctance to admit his old age disturbs his wife, Jill Biden, and team, American media said on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
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'Father Christmas May Be Delayed': West's Antagonism of Russia, Iran Block Red Sea Alternatives
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/father-christmas-may-be-delayed-wests-antagonism-of-russia-iran-block-red-sea-alternatives-1115683219.html
December 19, 2023, 5:30 PM
For a continent so dependent on specific trade routes, Europe has short-sightedly used sanctions as a weapon against nations otherwise able to host alternative trade routes, hurting itself in the process, a consultant told Sputnik.
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US Military Recruitment Crisis: Symptoms of Overreaching Empire
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/us-military-recruitment-crisis-symptoms-of-overreaching-empire-1115681702.html
December 19, 2023, 5:10 PM
US has recentle faced a growing "recruitment crisis" in which branches of the US Armed Forces are unable to meet recruitment quotas and, as a result, are diminishing in both quantity and quality. The US Army, for example, has fallen 10,000 short of the 65,000 recruits it aimed for in 2023 because of an inability to meet recruitment quotas.
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Why Zelensky Aide's 'Plan B' Economics Will Be a 'Dictatorship Imposition of Property'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/why-zelensky-aides-plan-b-economics-will-be-a-dictatorship-imposition-of-property-1115682195.html
December 19, 2023, 3:35 PM
If the West stops funding Ukraine, Kiev may resort to a plan B, economist and adviser to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Oleg Ustenko, has claimed. So what's behind this plan?
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US Escalation in the Red Sea – A Lose/Lose Proposition
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/us-escalation-in-the-red-sea--a-loselose-proposition--1115679933.html
December 19, 2023, 2:09 PM
The latest escalation in world military affairs, the situation in the Red Sea and Yemen, has the real potential to eclipse both the war in Ukraine and the invasion of Gaza, both in terms of military and economic impact, on a global scale.
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Causes and Origins of Ukrainian Conflict Laid Bare by Vladimir Putin - Video
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/putins-complete-speech-at-defense-collegium-meeting---video-1115678430.html
December 19, 2023, 1:43 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin held an extended meeting with the Board of Russia's Ministry of Defense (MoD) on November 19, where the head of state and defense minister made several important statements.
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Ukraine - Another Lost US/NATO War With No Regrets
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/ukraine---another-lost-usnato-war-with-no-regrets-1115679845.html
December 19, 2023, 1:16 PM
One of the enigmatic aspects of international politics is that big and militarily superior countries have systematically lost wars in smaller countries over the last 50 years, from Vietnam to Ukraine.
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Lightning Strike: What is Known About Russia's Kinzhal Hypersonic Missile?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/lightning-strike-what-is-known-about-russias-kinzhal-hypersonic-missile-1115678625.html
December 19, 2023, 1:03 PM
The Russian military continues to use Kinzhal hypersonic missiles in the special military operation. What's the Kinzhal and why does it give Russia's rivals the shivers?
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Putin: Russian Nuclear Triad 95% Modernized
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/putin-russian-nuclear-triad-is-95-modernized-1115677390.html
December 19, 2023, 11:00 AM
The activity of NATO has increased sharply in general, and US forces, including aircraft, have been deployed to the Russian borders, Russian President Vladimir Putin said while presiding over a Russian Ministry of Defense meeting on December 19.
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Ukraine Lost 383,000 Troops Since Special Op's Launch, Shoigu Reveals
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/ukraine-lost-383000-soldiers-since-start-of-the-special-op--shoigu--1115677303.html
December 19, 2023, 10:55 AM
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu provided an update on the progress of the special military operation and shared the key accomplishments of the Russian Armed Forces and the nation's military-industrial complex in 2023.
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Restrictions on Orthodox Church of Ukraine Violate Int'l Law, Religious Freedom – UN
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/restrictions-on-orthodox-church-of-ukraine-violate-intl-law-religious-freedom--un-1115677047.html
December 19, 2023, 10:38 AM
GENEVA (Sputnik) - The actions of the Ukrainian authorities against the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) and the bill proposing the dissolution of religious organizations associated with Russia are contrary to freedom of religion and international law, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk said on Tuesday.
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Putin Holds Extended Meeting With Ministry of Defense
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/putin-holds-extended-meeting-with-ministry-of-defense-1115676461.html
December 19, 2023, 10:30 AM
The meeting is expected to tackle strategic tasks for the upcoming year and outline priorities for the further development of the Russian Army and Navy.
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Watch Russian Grad Artillery Wipe Out Ukrainian Positions in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/watch-russian-grad-artillery-wipe-out-ukrainian-positions-in-special-op-zone-1115676659.html
December 19, 2023, 9:55 AM
Russian Airborne Troops used Grad multiple launch rocket systems (MRLS) to target Ukrainian military units and subsequently disrupt troop rotation north of Artemovsk (formerly Bakhmut) in the Donetsk People’s Republic.
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Russian PM Mishustin Visits China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/russian-pm-mishustin-visits-china--1115675747.html
December 19, 2023, 8:31 AM
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin is paying a working visit to China on December 19-20, where he is going to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier of the State Council Li Qiang.
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US Economic Gloom Giving Americans the 'Bidenomics' Blues
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/americans-feel-blue-about-prospects-of-us-economy-point-to-biden-for-blame-1115674841.html
December 19, 2023, 6:27 AM
Seventy-eight percent of Americans say the economy is in bad shape, while two-thirds believe the situation won't improve in the near future, according to a recent poll.
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Germany’s Rheinmetall To Transfer Tens of Thousands of Shells to Ukraine in 2025
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/germanys-rheinmetall-to-transfer-tens-of-thousands-of-shells-to-ukraine-in-2025-1115674714.html
December 19, 2023, 5:25 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The German armed forces (Bundeswehr) has ordered the national arms manufacturer, Rheinmetall, to produce tens of thousands of artillery ammunition for Ukraine by 2025, the company said on Monday.
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Ex-US Airman on Depleted Uranium: 'I Saw Disfigured Newborns & My Dad Dying From Cancer'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/us-vet-on-depleted-uranium-i-saw-disfigured-newborns-and-my-dad-dying-from-cancer-1114153992.html
December 19, 2023, 5:00 AM
It is only a matter of time before Ukraine uses depleted uranium ammunition on the battlefield, if it hasn’t already. The United States and United Kingdom sent the radioactive shells to the Zelensky regime earlier this year, and the rounds have been spotted in warehouses near the frontlines.
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Nikki Haley Makes Direct Attack on Biden’s Age in New Ad
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/nikki-haley-makes-direct-attack-on-bidens-age-in-new-ad--1115674389.html
December 19, 2023, 4:00 AM
The former UN ambassador and governor called Congress the “most exclusive nursing home in America”.
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Spying Devices Found Inside Zaluzhny's Office Sign of 'Growing Chaos' Within Kiev Regime
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/spying-devices-found-inside-zaluzhnys-office-sign-of-growing-chaos-within-kiev-regime-1115673835.html
December 19, 2023, 3:30 AM
On Sunday, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) found non-functioning spying devices in an office intended for Ukrainian Armed Forces General Valery Zaluzhny. Following the discovery, the service launched a criminal probe.
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Icelandic Volcano Erupts Following Earthquake on Reykjanes Peninsula
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/icelandic-volcano-erupts-following-earthquake-on-reykjanes-peninsula-1115673170.html
December 19, 2023, 2:02 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A volcanic eruption has begun on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula following an earthquake, as reported by the local news agency Iceland Monitor.
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Over 70% of Ukrainians Ready to Renounce Citizenship to Avoid Military Service - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/over-70-of-ukrainians-ready-to-renounce-citizenship-to-avoid-military-service---poll-1115673200.html
December 19, 2023, 12:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Over 70% of Ukrainian men are ready to renounce their citizenship in order to avoid serving in the Ukrainian armed forces, a poll conducted by the deputy head of the Ukrainian parliamentary Committee on National Security, Defense and Intelligence, Mariana Bezuhla, showed on Monday.
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Russian Deputy Defense Minister’s Visit to Niger to Boost Cooperation - Nigerien Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231219/russian-deputy-defense-ministers-visit-to-niger-to-boost-cooperation---nigerien-minister-1115672789.html
December 19, 2023, 12:19 AM
NIAMEY (Sputnik) - The visit of Russian Deputy Defense Minister Col. Gen. Yunus-Bek Evkurov to Niger will strengthen cooperation between the two countries, Niger's military-appointed Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine told Sputnik.
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More Americans Turn to Friends & Family for Election Info Over Polls, News Media
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/more-americans-world-turn-to-friends--family-for-election-info-over-polls-news-media-1115672165.html
December 18, 2023, 11:57 PM
A separate poll conducted in August showed Trump’s “big lie” endured: nearly 70% of Republicans believed the 2020 election was rigged, and that Biden’s win was illegitimate.
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Death Toll From Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake in Northwestern China Reaches 111 - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/death-toll-from-magnitude-62-earthquake-in-northwestern-china-reaches-86---reports-1115671055.html
December 18, 2023, 11:34 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The death toll from a magnitude 6.2 earthquake in northwestern China has risen to 111, China Central Television (CCTV) reported on Tuesday.
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Hunter Biden to Make Initial Appearance in Court on January 11 for Tax Charges - Filing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/hunter-biden-to-make-initial-appearance-in-court-on-january-11-for-tax-charges---filing-1115671120.html
December 18, 2023, 11:25 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Hunter Biden will be arraigned and have his initial appearance in federal court on new tax-related charges on January 11 in Los Angeles, a court filing revealed.
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US Would Exhaust Munitions Within Week in Conflict With China Over Taiwan - Congressman
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/us-would-exhaust-munitions-within-week-in-conflict-with-china-over-taiwan---congressman-1115670872.html
December 18, 2023, 11:17 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Congressman Mike Gallagher sent a letter to Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks pointing out that recent war-gaming had shown the United States would deplete its supply of long-range, precision-guided munitions within a week in a potential conflict with China over Taiwan.
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US v. Gen Z: TikTok Complaints Reportedly Aiding Poor Military Recruitment
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/us-v-gen-z-tiktok-complaints-reportedly-aiding-poor-military-recruitment-1115670689.html
December 18, 2023, 10:58 PM
The United States Army has struggled for years to effectively use social media as it seeks various avenues to shape public perception.
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Gaza Conflict Claims Lives of 66 Palestinian Journalists Since October 7 - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/gaza-conflict-claims-lives-of-66-palestinian-journalists-since-october-7---reports-1115670019.html
December 18, 2023, 10:32 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least 66 Palestinian journalists and media workers have been killed in the Palestine-Israel conflict in the Gaza Strip since October 7, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) reported on Monday.
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Austin Reveals Multinational Operation to Secure Red Sea Amid Houthi Attacks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/austin-announces-multinational-operation-to-secure-read-sea-amid-houthi-attacks-1115669522.html
December 18, 2023, 9:59 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin in a statement announced the establishment of a multinational operation to secure the Red Sea amid a surge of Yemeni Houthis’ attacks on cargo ships.
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Nearly 1 Million Americans Left Without Power as Storm Blasts US East Coast
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/nearly-1-million-americans-left-without-power-as-storm-blasts-us-east-coast--1115669083.html
December 18, 2023, 9:54 PM
The storm swept the US Northeast on Monday and left hundreds of thousands without power. Trees were ripped down by heavy winds, roads were flooded or closed, flights were canceled and schools were shut down.
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Lavrov Says Reminded UN Chief at G20 Summit of List of Allegedly Killed in Bucha
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/lavrov-says-reminded-un-chief-at-g20-summit-of-list-of-allegedly-killed-in-bucha-1115668095.html
December 18, 2023, 9:41 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday he had reminded UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the G20 summit in September that Moscow was still waiting for the publication of the list of those allegedly killed in the Ukrainian city of Bucha.
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Moderation or Censorship? Illicit Content on Elon Musk’s X Draws EU Investigation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/moderation-or-censorship-illicit-content-on-elon-musks-x-draws-eu-investigation-1115668324.html
December 18, 2023, 9:24 PM
Government oversight of social media has spurred debate over free speech and how online platforms should moderate content.
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Russian Emergencies Ministry Transports Final Group of Russian Citizens Evacuated From Gaza Strip
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/russian-emergencies-ministry-transports-final-group-of-russian-citizens-evacuated-from-gaza-strip-1115667679.html
December 18, 2023, 9:17 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A special aircraft of the Russian Emergencies Ministry (EMERCOM) has delivered the final group of Russian citizens evacuated from the Gaza Strip: 73 people have arrived at Domodedovo, the ministry reported.
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Southwest Airlines Handed Record $140 Million Fine for 2022 Holiday Travel Bungles
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/southwest-airlines-handed-record-140-million-fine-for-2022-holiday-travel-bungles-1115667366.html
December 18, 2023, 8:18 PM
The US Department of Transportation (DoT) on Monday fined bargain air carrier Southwest Airlines its largest-ever financial penalty in response to the fiasco that beset American air travel during the 2022 Christmas holiday season.
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Russian PM Mishustin Arrives in China for Meeting With President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/russian-pm-mishustin-arrives-in-china-for-meeting-with-president-xi-jinping-premier-li-qiang-1115667211.html
December 18, 2023, 8:17 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has arrived in Beijing, where he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier of the State Council Li Qiang.
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Pentagon Warns Congress US Will Run Out of Ukraine Aid Funding by December 30
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/pentagon-warns-congress-us-will-run-out-of-ukraine-aid-funding-by-december-30-1115667073.html
December 18, 2023, 7:57 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States will run out of Ukraine aid funding on December 30 after it completes a transfer of $1.07 billion to replenish US stocks of weapons sent to Ukraine, Pentagon Comptroller Michael McCloud said in a letter obtained by Sputnik on Monday.
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EU Exempts Sakhalin-2 From Complying With Russian Oil Price Cap Until June 28 – Document
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/eu-exempts-sakhalin-2-from-complying-with-russian-oil-price-cap-until-june-28--document-1115666563.html
December 18, 2023, 7:36 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union has exempt the Sakhalin-2 project from complying with the Russian oil price cap mechanism until June 28, 2024, according to a document published in the Official Journal of the European Union on Monday.
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Six Israeli Guided Bombs Strike Infrastructure Near Damascus - Russian Military
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/six-israeli-guided-bombs-strike-infrastructure-near-damascus---russian-military-1115666422.html
December 18, 2023, 7:16 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israeli fighter jets carried out strikes using six guided bombs on targets near Damascus, having wounded two Syrian soldiers, Rear Adm. Vadim Kulit, deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said on Monday.
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UN Says Fighting in Gaza Continues to Hinder Full Scale Distribution of Aid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/un-says-fighting-in-gaza-continues-to-hinder-full-scale-distribution-of-aid-1115666267.html
December 18, 2023, 7:08 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Humanitarian aid has arrived into Gaza via both Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossings but it still does not meet the needs of the people because of continued fighting, UN Spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Monday.
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How US Pumps Troops and Weapons Into Russia's European Neighbors
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/how-us-pumps-troops-and-weapons-into-russias-european-neighbors-1115666002.html
December 18, 2023, 6:58 PM
Historically, and especially since the beginning of NATO’s eastward expansion in the late 1990s, the United States has exhibited a desire to move its military installations as close to Russia’s borders as possible, along with a contemptuous disregard for any security concerns Moscow might voice over these troop movements.
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Senate Considering Limiting Humanitarian Parole for Afghans, Ukrainians - Manchin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/senate-considering-limiting-humanitarian-parole-for-afghans-ukrainians---manchin-1115665210.html
December 18, 2023, 6:40 PM
After months of furious debate, some federal lawmakers are suggesting a deal could soon be reached that would include both billions of dollars in aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, as well as new security protocols for the US border. However, many still see a deal before 2024 as impossible.
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EU Approves 12th Anti-Russia Sanctions Package Targeting Over 140 People and Entities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/eu-approves-12th-anti-russia-sanctions-package-targeting-over-140-people-and-entities-1115664221.html
December 18, 2023, 5:39 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union (EU) has adopted another package of sanctions against Russia, among which are 140 additional individuals and entities subject to asset freezes, the European Commission said on Monday.
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EU May Strip Hungary of Voting Rights in Bid to Force Ukraine Funds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/eu-may-strip-hungary-of-voting-rights-in-bid-to-force-ukraine-funds-1115662006.html
December 18, 2023, 5:33 PM
European Union member states are weighing the possibility of revoking Hungary's voting rights as a strategic move to secure an agreement on the allocation of funds to Ukraine, according to sources cited by The Financial Times.
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US Military Action Against Houthis May 'Expand War' in Yemen
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/us-military-action-against-houthis-may-expand-war-in-yemen-1115661451.html
December 18, 2023, 4:44 PM
Israel’s ongoing brutal military campaign in the Gaza Strip in response to the October 7 attack by Hamas militants has already sparked hostilities far beyond Israel’s borders.
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Who Could Install Spy Equipment in Ukraine's Top Commander's Office?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/who-could-install-spy-equipment-in-ukraines-top-commanders-office-1115662209.html
December 18, 2023, 4:12 PM
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) found non-functioning spying devices in an office intended for the work of Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces Gen. Valery Zaluzhny on Sunday.
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Biden Frustrated Over Approval Ratings, Election Polling – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/biden-frustrated-over-approval-ratings-election-polling--reports-1115661218.html
December 18, 2023, 3:34 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden has been frustrated for months by his low approval ratings and poll results that indicate Donald Trump is the frontrunner in the 2024 presidential election, The Washington Post reported Monday, citing unnamed sources.
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'Abhorrent War Crime': HRW Lambasts Israel for Gaza Starvation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/abhorrent-war-crime-hrw-lambasts-israel-for-gaza-starvation-1115659187.html
December 18, 2023, 3:10 PM
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has leveled serious allegations against Israeli authorities accusing them of intentionally employing starvation as a method of warfare in the Gaza Strip and branding these actions as criminal.
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Western Corporations Suffer Losses From Russia Exodus On Par With Slovenia's GDP
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/western-corporations-suffer-losses-from-russia-exodus-on-par-with-slovenias-gdp-1115658298.html
December 18, 2023, 2:50 PM
Sputnik recently conducted a financial assessment, revealing that the total losses incurred by Western companies that withdrew from Russia following the onset of the special military operation are approximately 17 times greater than McDonald's net profit for 2022. These losses are also comparable to the GDP of Slovenia.
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Yemen's Houthis Claim Attacks on Two Ships Linked to Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/yemens-houthis-claim-attacks-on-two-ships-linked-to-israel-1115660956.html
December 18, 2023, 2:35 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Yemen's Houthi movement has claimed two new attacks on ships linked to Israel in the Red Sea in response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, according to a statement posted on social media on Monday.
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Russia-China Trade Reaches Over $200 Billion During 2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/russia-china-trade-reaches-over-200-billion-during-2023-1115660634.html
December 18, 2023, 2:27 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Trade between Russia and China in January-November reached over $200 billion and could hit as much as $220 billion by the end of the year, the acting head of the Russian Customs Service, Ruslan Davydov, said on Monday.
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Egypt's Leader Sisi Wins 1st Round of Presidential Election
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/egypts-leader-sisi-wins-1st-round-of-presidential-election-1115660118.html
December 18, 2023, 2:00 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - Incumbent Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi has won the first round of the presidential election by a big margin, receiving 89.6% of the votes, Hazem Badawy, the head of the Egyptian National Election Authority, said on Monday.
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Serbian Ruling Party Coalition Wins 47.21% of Vote With 91% of Ballots Counted
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/serbian-ruling-party-coalition-wins-4721-of-vote-with-91-of-ballots-counted--commission-1115657963.html
December 18, 2023, 12:48 PM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - The coalition led by Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic's Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) has won nearly 50% of the vote in parliamentary elections, while the Serbia Against Violence party received 22.9% of the vote with 91% of ballots counted, Serbia's election commission announced on Monday.
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EU Leaders in Search for Ways to Shift Orban's Stance on Ukraine - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/eu-leaders-in-search-for-ways-to-shift-orbans-stance-on-ukraine---reports-1115657799.html
December 18, 2023, 12:35 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - EU leaders are struggling to find ways to change Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's position against Brussels' support for Kiev, media reported on Monday, citing EU officials.
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Six Reasons Revealed Why House Panel Spearheading Impeachment Against Biden
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/six-reasons-revealed-why-house-panel-spearheading-impeachment-against-biden--1115657011.html
December 18, 2023, 12:33 PM
Even though the House has formalized an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, politicians and legal observers are continuing to argue that the GOP-led House panel still lacks a smoking gun.
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EU Dumps at Least 215Mln COVID-19 Vaccines Worth $4.4Bln
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/eu-dumps-at-least-215mln-covid-19-vaccines-worth-44bln-1115656779.html
December 18, 2023, 10:07 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union has thrown away at least 215 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines worth around 4 billion euros ($4.37 billion) to European taxpayers, media reported on Monday.
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Watch Russian Howitzers Ravage Ukrainian Strongholds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/watch-russian-howitzers-ravage-ukrainian-strongholds--1115656519.html
December 18, 2023, 9:17 AM
In the midst of the special military operation launched by Moscow, Russian artillery emerged as the undisputed “god of war.” With unwavering determination, Russian artillery units are relentlessly decimating Ukrainian fortifications and military equipment.
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Why Russia's 'Mystical' MiG-31 Fighters Strike Fear Across Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/why-russias-mystical-mig-31-fighters-strike-fear-across-ukraine-1115655555.html
December 18, 2023, 7:19 AM
Whenever a Russian MiG-31 supersonic interceptor aircraft takes off from a Russian air base near Ukraine, it triggers panic among the Ukrainian military, according to the National Interest. So why is the Kiev regime stricken with dread when these warplanes take to the skies?
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Poland Receives 18 Self-Propelled Howitzers From South Korea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/poland-receives-18-self-propelled-howitzers-from-south-korea-1115655654.html
December 18, 2023, 6:16 AM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Poland has received 18 South Korea-made K-9A1 self-propelled howitzers, the Polish Defense Ministry's Armament Policy Department announced.
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Vucic Coalition Leads in Serbian Parliamentary Elections
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/vucic-coalition-leads-in-parliamentary-elections--1115655266.html
December 18, 2023, 5:02 AM
By law, the Serbian Election Commission must announce the final election results within 96 hours of the polls closing, after which a 30-day period begins for the formation of a new parliament with a four-year mandate.
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Vietnam Plays an Outsized Role in US-China Rivalry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/vietnam-plays-an-outsized-role-in-us-china-rivalry-1115654907.html
December 18, 2023, 4:42 AM
Both the United States and China have a complex history with Vietnam that colors relations with the East Asian country to this day.
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Lack of Leadership, Funding Stalls Pentagon’s Anti-China Drone Swarm Program
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/lack-of-leadership-funding-stalls-pentagons-anti-china-drone-swarm-program-1115654695.html
December 18, 2023, 4:29 AM
“For the first time ever from a military hardware perspective, we are five to seven years behind our near-peer adversaries in a critical kinetic piece of technology,” said one former US official.
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US Senator Says Netanyahu Has ‘Shut the Door’ on Two-State Efforts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/us-senator-says-netanyahu-has-shut-the-door-on-two-state-efforts-1115653900.html
December 18, 2023, 3:36 AM
Tensions between the US and Israel recently reached new highs when a senior Israeli diplomat said Israel would not accept a two-state solution following the war. Netanyahu also pushed back after the Biden administration urged the Israeli government to end its large-scale ground campaign in Gaza and focus its target on Hamas.
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Israeli Airstrike on Jabalia Camp in Northern Gaza Claims Lives of 90 People - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/israeli-airstrike-on-jabalia-camp-in-northern-gaza-claims-lives-of-90-people---reports-1115653524.html
December 18, 2023, 2:17 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least 90 people were killed on Sunday as a result of an Israeli airstrike on the Jabalia refugee camp in the north of the Gaza Strip, Al Arabiya broadcaster reported on Sunday, citing the enclave’s Health Ministry.
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Turkiye Using All Mechanisms to Hold Israel Accountable for Actions in Gaza - Erdogan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/turkiye-using-all-mechanisms-to-hold-israel-accountable-for-actions-in-gaza---erdogan-1115653335.html
December 18, 2023, 1:34 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkiye is using all available mechanisms to hold the Israeli government accountable for its actions in the Gaza Strip during the military operation against Hamas, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday.
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Australia Experiences Extreme Rain and Flooding Following Cyclone Jasper
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/australia-experiences-extreme-rain-and-flooding-following-cyclone-jasper--1115652975.html
December 18, 2023, 1:17 AM
On Sunday, the Australian state of Queensland experienced intense flooding following bouts of heavy rain produced by ex-Tropical Cyclone Jasper. The near-record rainfall has left tens of thousands without power and has forced multiple evacuations and rescues as life-threatening flooding surges.
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North Korea Commemorates Death of Kim Jong Il With Ballistic Missile Launch
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231218/north-korea-commemorates-death-of-kim-jong-il-with-ballistic-missile-launch-1115652779.html
December 18, 2023, 12:53 AM
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has ramped up its defensive capabilities in recent years as the United States has sought an expanded presence in the region.
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Dependency, Forced Displacement, and Child Slavery: The Dark Side of Green Tech
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/dependency-forced-displacement-and-child-slavery-the-dark-side-of-green-tech-1115651364.html
December 17, 2023, 11:31 PM
Abuses in Africa have attracted criticism from some influential quarters, including Amnesty International and Pope Francis.
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Western Companies Declare Over $100Bln in Losses After Leaving Russian Market - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/western-companies-declare-over-100bln-in-losses-after-leaving-russian-market---reports-1115651214.html
December 17, 2023, 10:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Western companies that announced their withdrawal from Russia following the start of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine in 2022, suffered losses of more than $103 billion, The New York Times reported on Sunday.
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Watch Russian Forces Employ Yars ICBMs in Military Exercise
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/watch-russian-forces-employ-yars-icbms-in-military-exercise-1115650398.html
December 17, 2023, 10:03 PM
Russian Strategic Missile Forces carried out military drills with the Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system (ICBM).
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Gazprom Sets New Daily Record for Gas Deliveries to China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/gazprom-sets-new-daily-record-for-gas-deliveries-to-china-1115650807.html
December 17, 2023, 9:22 PM
The new record emphasizes the importance of Russia’s partnership with its Asian neighbor, as Europe struggles with the irony of their economic failures following their unprecedented sanctions imposed on Russia, as well as the cost of liquefied natural gas exports from the US.
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Two Syrian Soldiers Injured in Israel's Attack on Damascus Governorate
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/two-syrian-soldiers-injured-in-israels-attack-on-damascus-governorate-1115650680.html
December 17, 2023, 8:22 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - Two Syrian servicemen have been injured in an Israeli attack on the Syrian capital governorate of Damascus, the Syrian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
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Turkiye's Fidan Urges US's Blinken to Involve Israel Into Gaza Settlement Talks - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/turkiyes-fidan-urges-uss-blinken-to-involve-israel-into-gaza-settlement-talks---source-1115649842.html
December 17, 2023, 7:40 PM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan during his phone talks with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has called for bringing Israel to the negotiation table on the settlement of the Palestine-Israel conflict in the Gaza Strip, a diplomatic source in Ankara told Sputnik on Sunday.
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Toxic Gas Leak Sparks Shelter in Place Order for Texas City Residents
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/toxic-gas-leak-sparks-shelter-in-place-order-for-texas-city-residents-1115649664.html
December 17, 2023, 7:01 PM
Americans living near industrial zones and rail lines carrying toxic chemicals have been on edge since the spillage and ‘controlled burn’ of thousands of tons of hazardous chemical compounds in the small Ohio town of East Palestine last February, with the federal government’s haphazard and negligent response sparking outrage across the country.
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To the Last Ukrainian: Fico Exposes Dark Reality of Western Plan for Kiev
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/to-the-last-ukrainian-fico-exposes-dark-reality-of-western-plan-for-kiev-1115646958.html
December 17, 2023, 6:42 PM
Most European states are consumed by hatred for Russia and Western countries are ready to fight to the last Ukrainian soldier in order to weaken the Russian Federation, believes Slovakia's prime minister.
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How Strategic Rocket Forces Saved Russia From Being Erased From World Map
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/how-strategic-rocket-forces-saved-russia-from-being-erased-from-world-map-1115648163.html
December 17, 2023, 6:37 PM
Sunday is Strategic Rocket Forces Day, the professional holiday of the branch of the military in charge of Russia’s ground-based intercontinental ballistic missiles. A lot has changed since their creation over 60 years ago, but the forces’ mission remains the same: defending Russia and preventing a world-ending nuclear war.
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US Sends Carrier Strike Group to Gulf of Aden Amid Houthi Attacks - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/us-sends-carrier-strike-group-to-gulf-of-aden-amid-houthi-attacks---reports-1115648685.html
December 17, 2023, 5:47 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US Department of Defense has recently dispatched a carrier strike group to the Gulf of Aden in response to attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Yemen's Ansar Allah rebel movement, also known as the Houthis, American press reported, citing anonymous officials.
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Russia Registers Bumper Caviar Harvest With Highest Production in Over a Decade
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/russia-registers-bumper-caviar-harvest-with-highest-production-in-over-a-decade-1115646669.html
December 17, 2023, 4:37 PM
Caviar sourced from both fish farms and wild marine habitats is a cherished delicacy during festive seasons in Russia. This year has seen a bumper harvest of salmon in Russia's Far East, yielding a record crop.
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German Archeologists Dig Up Rare Tablet for Invoking Satan at Town Hall Site
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231217/german-archeologists-dig-up-rare-tablet-for-invoking-satan-at-town-hall-site-1115643638.html
December 17, 2023, 4:22 PM
A 15th-century medieval tablet inscribed with satanic spells is thought to target two lovebirds. Two rival theories state that it may stem from jealousy and unrequited love or could be an attempt to separate them.
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