US Resolve to Give Israel ‘License’ in Gaza War Will Hurt It 'Long Term' - Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/us-resolve-to-give-israel-license-in-gaza-war-will-hurt-it-long-term---analyst-1115780446.html
December 24, 2023, 10:20 AM
As the Israeli military continues to bombard the Gaza Strip amid its war on Hamas, the UN Security Council adopted a diluted resolution appointing a humanitarian coordinator to facilitate aid into the enclave. However, the resolution omitted a call for an immediate ceasefire after the US negotiated for days to weaken the draft's language.
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Argentine President Milei Says Elon Musk, US Interested in Country's Lithium Reserves
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/argentine-president-milei-says-elon-musk-us-interested-in-countrys-lithium-reserves-1115781535.html
December 24, 2023, 9:10 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Argentine President Javier Milei said entrepreneur Elon Musk and the US government expressed their interest in the country's lithium reserves.
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No Happy Holidays for Border Patrol Amid New US Migrant Surge
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/no-happy-holidays-for-border-patrol-amid-new-us-migrant-surge-1115780238.html
December 24, 2023, 9:10 AM
The migrant crisis has worsened under President Joe Biden, presenting a complex problem that his administration seems unable to address. A significant contributing factor to the issue is the over three million cases backlogged in the immigration court system.
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First Angara-A5 Rocket Shipped to Vostochny Cosmodrome
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/first-angara-a5-rocket-shipped-to-vostochny-cosmodrome-1115779726.html
December 24, 2023, 7:20 AM
The Angara-A5 is a rocket developed by Russia’s Roscosmos space agency and is part of the Angara rocket family. The Angara-A5 has a payload capacity of up to 24 metric tons and can be launched from the Vostochny Cosmodrome in Russia.
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CAR Foreign Minister Expresses Hope for Increased Cooperation With BRICS Nations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/car-foreign-minister-expresses-hope-for-increased-cooperation-with-brics-nations-1115779909.html
December 24, 2023, 7:00 AM
BANGUI (Sputnik) - The Central African Republic (CAR) hopes to increase its cooperation with the BRICS countries to enlist their support for various national projects, CAR Foreign Minister Sylvie Baipo-Temon told Sputnik.
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Watch Russian Black Sea Fleet Ship Crews Train to Repel UAV Attacks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/watch-russian-black-sea-fleet-ship-crews-train-to-repel-uav-attacks--1115779026.html
December 24, 2023, 6:57 AM
The Russian Armed Forces have developed a range of countermeasures to successfully defeat UAV attacks. These measures include the use of electronic warfare systems such as radio frequency jammers and spoofing devices to disrupt UAV communications and navigation, as well as man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) and small arms.
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Houthis Attack 2 Oil Tankers in Red Sea - CENTCOM
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/houthis-attack-2-oil-tankers-in-red-sea-no-casualties---centcom-1115779568.html
December 24, 2023, 6:33 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Houthi rebels carried out new drone attacks against two commercial shipping vessels, Norwegian-flagged and Indian-flagged oil tankers, transiting the southern Red Sea, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday, adding that no casualties were reported.
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Pentagon Says Vessel in Arabian Sea Attacked by Drone Fired From Iran - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/pentagon-says-vessel-in-arabian-sea-attacked-by-drone-fired-from-iran---reports-1115779424.html
December 24, 2023, 6:20 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Pentagon said the unmanned aerial vehicle that attacked a ship in the Arabian Sea off the coast of India on Saturday was launched from Iran, The Wall Street Journal newspaper reported.
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Ukraine’s Military Mired in Arms Procurement Corruption Case Worth $40 Million
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/ukraines-military-mired-in-arms-procurement-corruption-case-worth-40-million-1115778432.html
December 24, 2023, 6:18 AM
Amid its botched counteroffensive, Ukraine has been unable to offer newsworthy battlefield developments. But one thing that the Kiev regime unfailingly provides is fresh news of widespread corruption and money laundering in the Ukrainian military.
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Ukrainian Volunteers Went Abroad for Humanitarian Aid and Fled
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/ukrainian-volunteers-went-abroad-for-humanitarian-aid-and-fled-1115777955.html
December 24, 2023, 5:23 AM
Martial law and a decree on general mobilization have been in force in Ukraine since February 2022, and men between the ages of 18 and 60 are not allowed to leave the country.
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Six EU Countries Have Not Joined Declaration on Security Guarantees for Ukraine - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/six-eu-countries-have-not-joined-declaration-on-security-guarantees-for-ukraine---reports-1115778071.html
December 24, 2023, 4:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The deputy head of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s office, Andrii Sybiha, named six EU countries that did not join an agreement on security guarantees for Ukraine, Ukrainian news portal reported on Saturday.
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Biden Dissuades Netanyahu From Striking Hezbollah in October to Prevent War - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/biden-dissuades-netanyahu-from-striking-hezbollah-in-october-to-prevent-war---reports-1115777235.html
December 24, 2023, 3:30 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden convinced in October Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to carry out a preventive strike against Lebanese Shia movement Hezbollah, The Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing US officials.
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Artificial Rain Used to Fight Air Pollution in Pakistan With Mixed Results
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/artificial-rain-used-to-fight-air-pollution-in-pakistan-with-mixed-results-1115777045.html
December 24, 2023, 2:34 AM
Cloud Seeding was invented in the 1950s and has been used by countries in the Middle East and China to fight pollution and in the United States to combat droughts.
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1 Killed in Florida Mall Shooting, Suspect At-Large
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231224/1-killed-in-florida-mall-shooting-suspect-at-large-1115776507.html
December 24, 2023, 12:19 AM
The United States has experienced 645 mass shootings so far this year, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
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Trump To Be on All Ballots or None, Says Minnesota’s Secretary of State
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/trump-to-be-on-all-ballots-or-none-says-mn-secretary-of-state-1115776123.html
December 23, 2023, 11:26 PM
While Colorado is a solid blue state, the state’s Supreme Court decision could have national implications when the US Supreme Court rules on it, Minnesota’s Secretary of State told US media.
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UK Navy Says Received Report About Incident off Yemen Coast in Bab al-Mandab Strait
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/uk-navy-says-received-report-about-incident-off-yemen-coast-in-bab-al-mandab-strait-1115775993.html
December 23, 2023, 10:04 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Saturday it received a report on an incident off the Yemeni coast in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, adding that the investigation is underway.
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Czech Police Checking Prague Airport After Anonymous Threat of 5 Bombs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/czech-police-checking-prague-airport-after-anonymous-threat-of-5-bombs-1115775875.html
December 23, 2023, 8:54 PM
PRAGUE (Sputnik) - An anonymous person has allegedly planted five bombs at an airport in the Czech capital of Prague, with pyrotechnicians checking the premises of the air harbor, Prague Police said on Saturday, adding that airport operations have not been disrupted.
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Economic Adviser to German Gov't Proposes Raising Income Tax to Help Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/economic-adviser-to-german-govt-proposes-raising-income-tax-to-help-ukraine-1115775100.html
December 23, 2023, 6:55 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - Monika Schnitzer, the chairwoman of the German Council of Economic Experts advising the country's government, on Saturday proposed increasing income tax across Germany to ensure greater military support of Ukraine due to the paucity of new commitments by the United States.
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Low and Fast: Su-25s Execute Awe-Inspiring Precision Strikes on Ukrainian Positions in Krasny Liman
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/low-and-fast-su-25s-execute-awe-inspiring-precision-strikes-on-ukrainian-positions-in-krasny-liman-1115767456.html
December 23, 2023, 6:36 PM
Russian Su-25 fighter jets, performing maneuvers at extremely low altitude, bombed the positions of the Ukrainian forces in the direction of Krasny Liman, the Russian Defense Ministry stated.
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US ‘Trapped’ in Red Sea, Should Prepare for Gibraltar Strait’s ‘Closure’ - IRGC
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/us-trapped-in-red-sea-should-prepare-for-gibraltar-straits-closure---irgc-1115773672.html
December 23, 2023, 5:48 PM
The US set to work this week assembling a coalition to secure the Red Sea for shipping amid unrelenting hijacking and missile attacks against Israeli-tied commercial cargoes by Yemen’s Houthi militias against the backdrop of the Gaza crisis. Now, Iran, leader of the regional ‘Axis of Resistance’ coalition, has stepped in with a warning of its own.
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Over-the-Horizon Oops: Chinese Balloon Exposed US Forces' Radar Gaps
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/over-the-horizon-oops-chinese-balloon-exposed-us-forces-radar-gaps-1115771099.html
December 23, 2023, 5:17 PM
The head of the US Northern Command and North American Aerospace Defense Command, General Glen D. VanHerck, stated that the incident involving the downing of a Chinese balloon over the Atlantic in February highlighted the lack of necessary US capabilities in over-the-horizon radar.
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Iran's President Slams US as Largest Factor of Instability in the World
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/irans-president-slams-us-as-largest-factor-of-instability-in-the-world-1115772918.html
December 23, 2023, 4:49 PM
Amid ongoing tensions over US backing for Israel's latest assault on Gaza, Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi has accused the United States of being the "largest factor of instability" in the entire world.
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Women's Tears Lower Testosterone and Aggression in Men — Study
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/womens-tears-lower-testosterone-and-aggression-in-men--study-1115770915.html
December 23, 2023, 4:09 PM
It is commonly believed that tears mainly serve to moisten the eyes. However, both humans and dogs are known to cry due to emotional triggers as well. Initially thought to be without function, tears are now recognized as having deep social implications for humans.
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'Nobody's Money Safe in the West' If Russia's Assets Used to Fund Ukraine - Journo
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/nobodys-money-safe-in-the-west-if-russias-assets-used-to-fund-ukraine---journo-1115768710.html
December 23, 2023, 3:40 PM
US media reported on Thursday that the Biden administration was considering using the estimated $300 billion in Russian assets frozen in Western banks to fund the Kiev government. Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened “severe consequences” if the plan is put into action.
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Erdogan Taps Crypto Professor for Turkiye's Central Bank Monetary Policy Committee
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/erdogan-taps-crypto-professor-for-turkiyes-central-bank-monetary-policy-committee-1115765027.html
December 23, 2023, 3:24 PM
Erdogan's drive to revamp Turkiye's economy received a significant boost with the addition of a crypto asset academic to its central bank's elite circle. The appointment signals a commitment to digital finance and aligning with the country's recent economic reforms.
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Operation Prosperity Guardian in the Red Sea: Waves of Unity or Tides of Confusion?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/operation-prosperity-guardian-in-the-red-sea-waves-of-unity-or-tides-of-confusion-1115769378.html
December 23, 2023, 2:24 PM
The US has touted its Operation Prosperity Guardian as a multinational naval coalition aimed at protecting maritime traffic through the Red Sea to Israel from attacks by the Yemeni armed forces. The Pentagon has claimed more than 20 other countries are involved, but the nature of their roles is in question.
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London Borough Council Asks Police to Return Removed Stop Sign With Banksy's Artwork
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/london-borough-council-asks-police-to-return-removed-stop-sign-with-banksys-artwork-1115770509.html
December 23, 2023, 1:46 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The council of Central London district of Southwark said on Saturday it had submitted an application to the police, asking them to find and put back a removed traffic stop sign with graffiti by UK artist Banksy.
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Health Risk Warning: Surge in Flu-Like Disease Recorded in Swedish Cities
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/health-risk-warning-surge-in-flu-like-disease-recorded-in-swedish-cities-1115767993.html
December 23, 2023, 1:14 PM
Infectious parrot fever carried by wild birds, including parakeets, has been associated with acute pneumonia and meningitis cases in humans, and has proven especially deadly to young birds.
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Watch Russian Mortar Crews Suppress Ukrainian Firing Positions, Eliminate Infantry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/watch-russian-mortar-crews-suppress-ukrainian-firing-positions-eliminate-infantry--1115765291.html
December 23, 2023, 1:03 PM
Mortars are versatile weapons that can be used to deliver high-explosive, smoke, or illumination rounds over long distances, making them a valuable asset in different types of warfare. Russian mortar crews have demonstrated their expertise in using these weapons to devastating effect, inflicting heavy casualties on enemy forces.
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Wings of Strength: Russia's Long-Range Aviation Celebrates 109 Years Soaring High
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/wings-of-strength-russias-long-range-aviation-celebrates-109-years-soaring-high-1115766648.html
December 23, 2023, 12:18 PM
Today marks a momentous occasion in Russia, as the nation celebrates the 109th anniversary of its Long-Range Aviation. Often referred to as "The Switchers," these long-range aircraft play a crucial role as part of the nuclear triad, forming the air component of Russia's Strategic Nuclear Forces.
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US May Forgo Deployment of Antiquated ICBMs in Face of Russia's Avangard Missile
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/us-may-forgo-deployment-of-antiquated-icbms-in-face-of-russias-avangard-missile-1115766416.html
December 23, 2023, 12:11 PM
The development of Russia's Yars and Sarmat heavy strategic intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), along with the Avangard hypersonic missile system, has entirely changed the landscape of ground-based nuclear deterrent, a US publication has acknowledged.
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Russia Repels 11 Attacks by Ukraine in Donetsk Direction Over Past 24 Hours
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/russia-repels-11-attacks-by-ukraine-in-donetsk-direction-over-past-24-hours-1115768863.html
December 23, 2023, 12:06 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces repelled 11 attacks by Ukraine in the Donetsk direction over the past 24 hours, with Kiev losing up to 200 servicepeople and four tanks in the area, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
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Houthis Brush Off US Threats, Vow to Intensify Anti-Israeli Ops if Gaza Conflict Not Halted
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/houthis-brush-off-us-threats-vow-to-intensify-anti-israeli-ops-if-gaza-conflict-not-halted-1115767590.html
December 23, 2023, 11:56 AM
Earlier this week, the United States announced that it was putting together a military coalition tasked with ensuring the safety of navigation through the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The move comes after Yemen’s Ansar Allah (Houthi) militias effectively closed down the waterways to Israeli shipping in response to Tel Aviv’s ongoing war in Gaza.
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Denmark Warns Ukrainian Refugees They Will Have to Go Home After Conflict Ends
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/denmark-warns-ukrainian-refugees-they-will-have-to-go-home-after-conflict-ends-1115764165.html
December 23, 2023, 11:56 AM
A previous study by the University of Copenhagen revealed that around half of the Ukrainians who arrived in Denmark after the Ukraine crisis escalated have every intention of staying on in the country for good.
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Spanish Prime Minister Says Ready to Seek Ways for Coexistence Between Israel, Palestine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/spanish-prime-minister-says-ready-to-seek-ways-for-coexistence-between-israel-palestine-1115767009.html
December 23, 2023, 10:53 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told US President Joe Biden during a phone call on Saturday that he was ready to seek a political solution that would ensure peaceful and secure coexistence between Israel and Palestine.
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New Low for Scholz as Approval Ratings Slip 14 Points in Latest Ranking
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/new-low-for-scholz-as-approval-ratings-slip-14-points-in-latest-ranking-1115762565.html
December 23, 2023, 10:48 AM
Public opinion regarding Germany's incumbent federal government is currently critical. Among those surveyed, only a quarter rated the performance of the Olaf Scholz-led administration as either “fairly good” or “very good.”
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Dozens Killed in Israeli Strikes on Jabalia Refugee Camp in Gaza Strip - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/dozens-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-jabalia-refugee-camp-in-gaza-strip---reports-1115765490.html
December 23, 2023, 9:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Dozens of people were killed in Israeli strikes on the Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip overnight, media reported on Saturday.
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Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce May Launch Payments in Rubles in February – President
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/italian-russian-chamber-of-commerce-may-launch-payments-in-rubles-in-february--president-1115765358.html
December 23, 2023, 9:34 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Italian-Russian Chamber of Commerce (IRCC) is planning to launch a system that will allow Russian companies to pay for Italian goods allowed for import to Russia in rubles by February 14, 2024, President of the IRCC Ferdinando Pelazzo told Sputnik.
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CAR Ready to Discuss Diamond Mining With Russia - Foreign Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/car-ready-to-discuss-diamond-mining-with-russia---foreign-minister-1115765160.html
December 23, 2023, 9:31 AM
BANGUI (Sputnik) - The Central African Republic is ready to discuss diamond mining with Russia at the level of relevant ministries, CAR Foreign Minister Sylvie Baipo-Temon told Sputnik.
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Argentine Parliament to Review New President's Reform Plan Starting December 26 - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/argentine-parliament-to-review-new-presidents-reform-plan-starting-december-26---reports-1115764917.html
December 23, 2023, 9:28 AM
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - The Argentine parliament will begin considering economic reforms proposed by the country's new president, Javier Milei, on December 26, Argentine news agency reported on Saturday.
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Estonia Ready to Extradite Draft-Age Ukrainian Men - Interior Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/estonia-ready-to-extradite-draft-age-ukrainian-men---interior-minister-1115763822.html
December 23, 2023, 9:22 AM
Since February 2022, Ukraine has been under martial law, and at the same time Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a law on general mobilization, according to which men aged 18 to 60 are not allowed to leave the country.
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Russia to Withhold Part of Contribution to OPCW That Funds US-Imposed Team
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/russia-to-withhold-part-of-contribution-to-opcw-that-funds-us-imposed-team-1115763956.html
December 23, 2023, 8:04 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia, together with several partners, will continue to withhold part of its contribution to the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) allocated by the OPCW secretariat to finance the Investigation and Identification Team, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Sputnik.
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Dipping Into ESM to Bankroll Ukraine & Bypass Hungary’s Veto Will 'Weaken EU' - Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/dipping-into-esm-to-bankroll-ukraine--bypass-hungarys-veto-will-weaken-eu---analyst-1115761819.html
December 23, 2023, 7:42 AM
The flow of money to Ukraine is increasingly under threat of drying up on both sides of the Atlantic. In the US, Congress will run out of Ukraine funding by December 30 amid failure to pass a new round of aid. Meanwhile in Europe, Hungarian leader Viktor Orban blocked the EU's €50 billion aid package to the Kiev regime.
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Watch: Russian Paratroopers Hit Ukrainian Infantry Near Artemovsk With Drones
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/watch-russian-paratroopers-hit-ukrainian-infantry-near-artemovsk-with-drones-1115763060.html
December 23, 2023, 6:49 AM
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, have become a game changer in modern warfare. They can be used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and attack with minimal risk to human life.
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Ukrainian Troops Shell Donetsk and Yasinovatsky District - DPR
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/ukrainian-troops-shell-donetsk-and-yasinovatsky-district---dpr-1115762025.html
December 23, 2023, 6:18 AM
Earlier this week, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that Ukraine had lost 159,000 soldiers, 121 aircraft, and 776 tanks since the launch of its counteroffensive in June.
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Supporters of New Argentine President Likely to Regret His Victory Amid Economic Pain
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/supporters-of-new-argentine-president-likely-to-regret-his-victory-amid-economic-pain-1115762142.html
December 23, 2023, 5:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik), Tommy Yang - Amid radical reforms instituted by newly-elected Argentine President Javier Milei, activists and local residents from the South American country shared with Sputnik their impact on ordinary people’s lives and how it could alter the outlook of the libertarian's presidency.
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OSCE's Inaction Exposed Bucha Provocation - Russian Foreign Ministry Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/osces-inaction-exposed-bucha-provocation---russian-foreign-ministry-source-1115761240.html
December 23, 2023, 4:24 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - By their silence and inaction, the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Secretariat and other international organizations exposed the farce of the Bucha massacre staging, a source in the Russian Foreign Ministry told Sputnik.
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US Saw 3rd Highest Monthly Number of Crossings on Southern Border Under Biden in November
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/us-saw-3rd-highest-monthly-number-of-crossings-on-southern-border-under-biden-in-november-1115761099.html
December 23, 2023, 4:22 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States recorded the third highest number of illegal crossings on the US southern border under the Biden administration this past November, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) revealed in newly released data.
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US Will Sacrifice the Dollar if It Hands Russian Assets to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/us-will-sacrifice-the-dollar-if-it-hands-russian-assets-to-ukraine-1115760833.html
December 23, 2023, 4:03 AM
Faced with a Congress that has refused to provide more aid to Ukraine, US media reported on Thursday that the US under President Joe Biden, is considering using the estimated $300 billion in Russian assets that are frozen in Western banks to fund the Kiev government.
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USAF Combing Two Damaged F-35s To Make 'Franken-Bird'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/usaf-combing-two-damaged-f-35s-to-make-franken-bird-1115760617.html
December 23, 2023, 2:37 AM
The F-35 project has been a boondoggle for the US government since its inception. Now estimated to cost $1.7 trillion, it is over budget and behind schedule. There have also been safety issues with its design, software and questions about how it will perform in military missions.
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Tape Appears to Show Trump Pressuring Electors in Michigan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231223/tape-appears-to-show-trump-pressuring-electors-in-michigan-1115760318.html
December 23, 2023, 1:57 AM
Former US President Donald Trump has been charged with alleged election meddling in Georgia, but no case has been brought against him in Michigan.
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Colombia Ventures to Recover Billions from Sunken Galleon San Jose
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/colombia-ventures-to-recover-billions-from-sunken-galleon-san-jose-1115759493.html
December 22, 2023, 11:44 PM
Colombia announces plans to recover artifacts from the San Jose, a 300-year-old shipwreck dubbed the "holy grail of shipwrecks," believed to contain a cargo worth billions.
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Afghanistan Offers Lessons in Regime Change to Israel in Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/afghanistan-offers-lessons-in-regime-change-to-israel-in-gaza-1115758737.html
December 22, 2023, 11:11 PM
I talked to a lot of people in Afghanistan, where I reported about the fall 2001 US invasion. Young or old, urban or rural, no matter their ethnicity, they all expected the victors to work miracles after the Taliban’s defeat.
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Octopus Genetics Reveal Threat of Potential Antarctic Ice Sheet Collapse
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/octopus-genetics-reveal-threat-of-potential-antarctic-ice-sheet-collapse-1115758029.html
December 22, 2023, 10:54 PM
Scientists have used Antarctic octopus DNA to understand past ice sheet collapses and their patterns, uncovering alarming parallels with today's climate conditions.
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Biden Officially Signs 2024 US Defense Authorization Bill
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/biden-officially-signs-2024-us-defense-authorization-bill-1115757911.html
December 22, 2023, 10:12 PM
WASHINGTON, December 23 (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden said on Friday that he signed the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law, authorizing national defense spending and policies.
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Pollster: Biden Approval Rating ‘Worst of Any Modern-Day President’ Seeking Reelection
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/pollster-biden-approval-rating-worst-of-any-modern-day-president-seeking-reelection-1115757695.html
December 22, 2023, 9:54 PM
A new poll has found that less than a year before he seeks reelection, US President Joe Biden has among the lowest poll numbers he has ever recorded.
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No Trump, No Biden, No Election?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/no-trump-no-biden-no-election-1115757550.html
December 22, 2023, 9:24 PM
After the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that former US President Donald Trump - the heavy favorite to win the Republican nomination, should be removed from the ballot under the 14th Amendment, Republicans in red states started threatening to reciprocate by removing current US President Joe Biden from the ballot.
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Hersh: Biden Made Decision to Destroy Nord Stream 2 ‘Few Weeks Before’ Ukraine Operation Began
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/hersh-biden-made-decision-to-destroy-nord-stream-2-few-weeks-before-ukraine-operation-began-1115756868.html
December 22, 2023, 8:35 PM
Since veteran investigative journalist Seymour Hersh revealed in February that the US blew up the Nord Stream 2 pipeline the previous September, Western media has rushed to create an alternate narrative involving Ukrainian operatives possibly working at Kiev’s direction, and to discredit Hersh’s revelations.
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US Supreme Court Rejects Special Counsel's Request to Fast-Track Trump Immunity Dispute
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/us-supreme-court-rejects-special-counsels-request-to-fast-track-trump-immunity-dispute-1115756692.html
December 22, 2023, 7:48 PM
Special counsel Jack Smith had asked the Supreme Court to rule on the issue quickly after Trump appealed a DC District Court ruling that found he is not immune from prosecution. Smith was hoping to skip over the circuit court to move the trial along quickly.
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Trump Lets Loose on ‘Birdbrain’ Haley as Poll Shows Them Running Neck and Neck in Key State
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/trump-lets-loose-on-birdbrain-haley-as-poll-shows-them-running-neck-and-neck-in-key-state-1115756435.html
December 22, 2023, 7:06 PM
The former president continues to run circles around his opponents in polling for the Republican Party’s nomination in 2024, averaging between 56 and 69 percent against challengers unable to break into the high teens. The numbers have led an increasingly desperate establishment to come up with outlandish new maneuvers to try to stop him.
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What's Behind Ukraine Accusing Russia of Axing Its Weapon Deals?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/whats-behind-ukraine-accusing-russia-of-axing-its-weapon-deals-1115754049.html
December 22, 2023, 6:47 PM
Kiev is on a blame spree as money flows from the West have dwindled. Now Ukrainian military contractors are accusing Russia of sabotaging their efforts to buy arms abroad — but that the only "reason" foreign states could be reluctant to sell weapons to Ukraine?
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US’ ‘Hypocritical’ Reversal on Saudi Arms Ban Won’t Knock Riyadh’s Peace Push Off Course
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/us-hypocritical-reversal-on-saudi-arms-ban-wont-knock-riyadhs-peace-push-off-course-1115755011.html
December 22, 2023, 6:32 PM
The Biden administration is reportedly preparing to ease restrictions on the sale of offensive weaponry to Saudi Arabia, reversing a decision made in 2021 in a bid to put the Yemeni crisis to bed. The reversal is aimed at pulling Riyadh into Washington’s confrontation with the Houthis, but will surely fail, a Saudi foreign affairs observer says.
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Russia's Roscosmos Senior Official Charged With Large-Scale Fraud - Investigative Committee
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/russias-roscosmos-senior-official-charged-with-large-scale-fraud---investigative-committee-1115755904.html
December 22, 2023, 6:28 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Deputy Director General of Russian state space corporation Roscosmos, Oleg Frolov, along with two accomplices, has been charged with large-scale fraud for stealing public funds for the purchase of equipment worth 435 million rubles ($4.7 million), the Russian Investigative Committee said on Friday.
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Journo: Israel-Hamas Prisoner Exchange Talks Blocked by US’ Ceasefire Veto
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/journo-israel-hamas-prisoner-exchange-talks-blocked-by-us-ceasefire-veto-1115754760.html
December 22, 2023, 6:16 PM
Israel’s behavior shows it has little regard for the safety of prisoners taken by Hamas, which has said there will be no more talk of releases or exchanges until there is a ceasefire, a journalist told Sputnik. Recently, Israeli soldiers shot three hostages carrying a white flag, prompting mass demonstrations against the war in Israel.
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UNSC Adopts Resolution Appointing Humanitarian Coordinator to Facilitate Aid Into Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/unsc-adopts-resolution-appointing-humanitarian-coordinator-to-facilitate-aid-into-gaza-1115754442.html
December 22, 2023, 5:43 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – The UN Security Council adopted a UAE-drafted resolution calling for an appointment of a Humanitarian Coordinator' with responsibility to facilitate humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Friday.
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BRICS Membership to Open Ethiopia's Path to Progress, Prosperity - Innovation Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/brics-membership-to-open-ethiopias-path-to-progress-prosperity---innovation-minister-1115754242.html
December 22, 2023, 5:26 PM
BANGUI (Sputnik) - Ethiopia expects its prospective membership of the BRICS club of developing countries to boost its economic growth and raise international profile, Minister of Innovation and Technology of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Belete Molla told Sputnik.
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Rare Discoveries in Southeast Asia Lead to Identifying Five Unique Hedgehog Species
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/rare-discoveries-in-southeast-asia-lead-to-identifying-five-unique-hedgehog-species-1115751157.html
December 22, 2023, 5:24 PM
The discovery of soft-furred hedgehog species not only demonstrates the gaps in our knowledge of wildlife but also underscores the importance of animal conservation efforts and how we understand diverse species in insufficiently-researched remote areas.
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US Government Wasted $900Bln in 2023 Through Incompetence, Frivolousness - Senator Paul
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/us-government-wasted-900bln-in-2023-through-incompetence-frivolousness---senator-paul-1115753813.html
December 22, 2023, 4:35 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States wasted approximately $900 billion in 2023 on a variety of programs that underscore the government’s incompetence and frivolous spending, US Senator Rand Paul said on Friday.
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Houthi Red Sea Blockade Could 'Starve' Western War Machine of Oil
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/houthi-red-sea-blockade-could-starve-western-war-machine-of-oil-1115751663.html
December 22, 2023, 4:33 PM
US oil stockpiles are at their 40-year lows and the Houthi Red Sea blockage can make matters much worse for Washington, Maram Susli, better known as blogger Syrian Girl, told Sputnik's New Rules podcast.
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Admiral Nakhimov’s Long Reach: Russia’s Fearsome Nuclear Battlecruiser Gets Major Upgrade
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/admiral-nakhimovs-long-reach-russias-fearsome-nuclear-battlecruiser-gets-major-upgrade-1115753409.html
December 22, 2023, 4:31 PM
The Admiral Nakhimov is a super heavy nuclear-powered battlecruiser which joined the Soviet Navy in 1988 as the Kalinin. In the 1990s, the warship’s fate hung in the balance amid massive military funding cutbacks. Now, the vessel is nearing the completion of a major refit and rearmament cycle. Here’s what we know about it.
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Western Countries' Attempts to Cancel Russia in UNESCO Failing - Lavrov
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/western-countries-attempts-to-cancel-russia-in-unesco-failing---lavrov-1115752798.html
December 22, 2023, 3:44 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The West has aggressively tried to "cancel Russia" in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), but all its attempts have failed, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday.
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Cause of Post-COVID Fatigue Revealed in Patients
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/cause-of-post-covid-fatigue-revealed-in-patients-1115742573.html
December 22, 2023, 3:16 PM
Recent findings shed more light on the possibility that coronavirus might have enduring consequences on several body systems. Symptoms like prolonged weariness, cognitive impairment and breathing difficulties have been noted, even in patients whose initial infection was mild.
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Dutch Prime Minister Informs Kiev About Decision on Delivery of F-16s to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/dutch-prime-minister-informs-kiev-about-decision-on-delivery-of-f-16s-to-ukraine-1115750733.html
December 22, 2023, 2:52 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Friday that he had informed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky about the government's decision to prepare the first 18 F-16 fighters for the delivery to Ukraine.
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NATO Chief’s Rhetoric About Russia’s Military ‘Prepares West for Ukraine’s Defeat’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/nato-chiefs-rhetoric-about-russias-military-prepares-west-for-ukraines-defeat-1115750346.html
December 22, 2023, 2:39 PM
Jens Stoltenberg acknowledged last month that Ukraine had failed to advance its front line over the past year despite NATO's "significant" support, urging the alliance not to underestimate Russia's defense capabilities.
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Quiet Part Out Loud: West Greedily Eyes Donbass’ Lithium Riches
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/quiet-part-out-loud-west-greedily-eyes-donbasss-lithium-riches-1115749253.html
December 22, 2023, 2:31 PM
Before the 2014 Euromaidan coup, the Donbass regions of Donetsk and Lugansk served as Ukraine’s industrial and mining heartland, accounting for nearly 15 percent of the country’s GDP and over 25 percent of the its industrial output. Now, these lands have become key prizes in an economic war between Atlanticist Europe and Eurasia.
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Biden Orders Import Restrictions on Russian Diamonds, Seafood – White House
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/biden-orders-import-restrictions-on-russian-diamonds-seafood--white-house-1115751341.html
December 22, 2023, 2:28 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden will sign an executive order (E.O.) imposing restrictions on imports of certain Russian goods, including diamonds and seafood, the White House said on Friday.
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Ex-Pentagon Analyst Warns US Stretched Thin on Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan Fronts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/ex-pentagon-analyst-warns-us-stretched-thin-on-ukraine-israel-and-taiwan-fronts-1115749074.html
December 22, 2023, 2:27 PM
Washington has to deal with challenges on multiple fronts in Eastern Europe, the Middle East and in the Asia Pacific simultaneously, Michael Maloof, former senior security policy analyst in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, told Sputnik.
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Netanyahu Promoting Idea of Indefinite Israeli Occupation of Gaza Strip - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/netanyahu-promoting-idea-of-indefinite-israeli-occupation-of-gaza-strip---reports-1115749976.html
December 22, 2023, 1:57 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is advocating for the idea of an indefinite occupation of the Gaza Strip by Israel, The Washington Post reported on Friday, citing sources in the White House.
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Russian FM Lavrov Speaks at UNESCO Commission Meeting
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/russian-fm-lavrov-speaks-at-unesco-commission-meeting--1115739808.html
December 22, 2023, 1:15 PM
Russia's top diplomat is expected to offer his assessment of cooperation between Russia and the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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If Re-elected, Trump Would Need to 'Purge' FBI, DoJ to 'Dismantle Deep State' — Expert
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/if-re-elected-trump-would-need-to-purge-fbi-doj-to-dismantle-deep-state--expert-1115744341.html
December 22, 2023, 1:15 PM
Republican primary front-runner Donald Trump has already announced his “ten-point plan to dismantle the deep state”. If he wins the 2024 election, Trump plans to revive an un-implemented executive order from the end of his first term to overhaul the civil service system.
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: 23 Events That Shaped 2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-23-events-that-shaped-2023-1115538980.html
December 22, 2023, 1:00 PM
Political turmoil, natural devastation, military insurgence, new alliances, memorable pop culture moments and great scientific breakthroughs - 2023 was a year to remember.
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UK Economy Contracts in Q3 Signaling Looming Recession
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/uk-economy-contracts-in-q3-signaling-looming-recession--1115747082.html
December 22, 2023, 12:34 PM
The United Kingdom's latest economic indicators reveal an imminent recession, with official figures pointing to second-quarter stagnation followed by a subsequent contraction in the third quarter — piling pressure the Bank of England to consider interest rate cuts possibly by next spring.
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Scott Ritter: US ‘Builds Trap for Itself’ in Red Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/scott-ritter-us-builds-a-trap-for-itself-in-the-red-sea-1115746216.html
December 22, 2023, 12:30 PM
On December 18, following a tour of the Middle East with stops in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Israel, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced the establishment of Operation Prosperity Guardian, under the umbrella of Combined Task Force (CTF) 153, which focuses on security in the Red Sea, to protect maritime shipping.
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Russia Intercepts US-Made Ukrainian ATACMS Missile & 3 JDAM Guided Bombs in One Week - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/russian-forces-intercept-us-made-ukrainian-atacms-missile-3-jdam-guided-bombs-in-week-mod-confirms-1115748092.html
December 22, 2023, 12:18 PM
Russian air defense systems shot down four aircraft, an ATACMS missile, and 259 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) over the past week, the Russian Ministry of Defense has stated.
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US Might Ease Restrictions on Weapons Sales to Riyadh Amid Regional Tensions - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/us-might-ease-restrictions-on-weapons-sales-to-riyadh-amid-regional-tensions---reports-1115747946.html
December 22, 2023, 12:11 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States is preparing to ease restrictions on particular weapons sales to Saudi Arabia amid Riyadh's concernes over the security situation in the Middle Eastern region, The New York Times reported on Thursday, citing US officials.
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Putin, Abbas Discuss Palestinian-Israeli Conflict During Phone Talks - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/putin-abbas-discuss-palestinian-israeli-conflict-during-phone-talks---kremlin-1115746921.html
December 22, 2023, 11:58 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas have discussed the unprecedented escalation of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict during a phone conversation, the Kremlin said on Friday.
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Warning for China? US Reclaims Airfield Used to Firebomb and Nuke Japan in WWII
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/warning-for-china-us-reclaims-airfield-used-to-firebomb-and-nuke-japan-in-wwii-1115744171.html
December 22, 2023, 11:27 AM
Up to 240,000 people were killed in the US atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945 in the closing days of World War II. In the years and decades since, eight other nations have come into possession of nuclear weapons, but the US remains the only nation in history to have ever used them.
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Research Reveals Vulnerabilities of Neural Networks to Misinformation, Conspiracy Theories
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/research-reveals-vulnerabilities-of-neural-networks-to-misinformation-conspiracy-theories-1115740246.html
December 22, 2023, 11:19 AM
A total of 1,268 statements across six categories, which include conspiracy theories, contradictions, misconceptions, stereotypes, facts and fiction, were collected by linguists.
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US Official Says No Update on Efforts to Seize Frozen Russian Assets as Talks Continue
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/us-official-says-no-update-on-efforts-to-seize-frozen-russian-assets-as-talks-continue-1115745986.html
December 22, 2023, 11:12 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A senior Biden administration official told reporters that talks with allies continue regarding efforts to seize frozen Russian assets, but there are no new announcements to make on this matter at present.
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Putin Urges Russian Security Council to Focus on Ensuring CIS Collective Biosecurity
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/putin-suggests-russias-security-council-discuss-ensuring-cis-collective-biological-security-1115745893.html
December 22, 2023, 11:11 AM
In the course of Moscow's military operation in Ukraine, Russia’s Radiological, Chemical, and Biological Defense Troops have repeatedly shed light on the extent of US military-biological activities at dozens of facilities on the territory of the country. Washington has denied the allegations.
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Israel Defense Forces Orders Disarmament of Response Teams in Country's North - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/israel-defense-forces-orders-disarmament-of-response-teams-in-countrys-north---reports-1115745397.html
December 22, 2023, 10:58 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has ordered the rapid response teams in the country’s north to return their weapons and leave only the teams’ commanders armed, The Jerusalem Post newspaper reported on Friday, citing the Upper Galilee Regional Council.
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RT Announces Winners of Khaled Alkhateb Conflict Zone Reporting Awards
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/rt-announces-winners-of-khaled-alkhateb-conflict-zone-reporting-awards-1115745268.html
December 22, 2023, 10:55 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - RT news broadcaster on Friday announced the four winners of its Khaled Alkhateb International Memorial Awards for Best Journalism from a Conflict Zone.
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Watch: Russian Paratroopers Use Drones to Deliver Ammunition and Supplies in Special Op Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/watch-russian-paratroopers-use-drones-to-deliver-ammunition-and-supplies-in-special-op-zone-1115743315.html
December 22, 2023, 10:46 AM
Drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), have revolutionized modern warfare by providing military forces with a new level of intelligence, surveillance, and attack capabilities. As technology continues to advance, drones are expected to play an increasingly significant role in future military operations.
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Spain Blocks EU From Joining US-Led Operation Against Houthis in Red Sea - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/spain-blocks-eu-from-joining-us-led-operation-against-houthis-in-red-sea---reports-1115743825.html
December 22, 2023, 10:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Spain has blocked the European Union's participation in the US-led operation in the Red Sea aimed at protecting commercial vessels from Yemeni Houthis, Spanish newspaper El Confidencial reported.
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Kremlin Warns of Consequences Over West's Scheme to Use Frozen Russian Assets For Kiev Aid
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/wests-possible-use-of-russias-frozen-assets-to-help-kiev-will-have-consequences--kremlin-1115743646.html
December 22, 2023, 9:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Any possible moves by Western countries to use Russia's frozen assets to assit Ukraine will undoubtedly have consequences, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday.
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China's Position on Reuniting With Taiwan 'Solid as Rock' - Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/chinas-position-on-reuniting-with-taiwan-solid-as-rock---foreign-ministry-1115743508.html
December 22, 2023, 9:52 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Beijing's stance on reunification with Taiwan remains "solid as a rock," with China considering it inevitable, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Friday.
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Pouring Praise on Poland Just ‘PR Pressure’ to Put 'Pan-European State Under US Hegemony’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/pouring-praise-on-poland-just-pr-pressure-to-put-pan-european-state-under-us-hegemony-1115741436.html
December 22, 2023, 9:44 AM
Following the Sejm's no-confidence vote, Mateusz Morawiecki's government has left office and the new cabinet along with Prime Minister Donald Tusk were sworn into office on Wednesday. US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs, James O'Brien, expressed his hope that Poland would emerge as a leader in the European Union.
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Israel Proposes 1-Week Truce to Hamas for Return of 35 Hostages - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/israel-proposes-1-week-truce-to-hamas-for-return-of-35-hostages---reports-1115743117.html
December 22, 2023, 9:25 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israel has proposed a one-week humanitarian pause to Hamas in exchange for the return of 35 hostages held by the Palestinian movement, including the wounded, women and the elderly, media reported on Friday, citing a senior US official.
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Orban Dubs Launch of EU-Ukraine Accession Talks Nothing But 'Political Gesture'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/orban-says-launch-of-accession-talks-between-eu-ukraine-no-more-than-political-gesture-1115740423.html
December 22, 2023, 8:54 AM
At the Brussels summit last week, Hungary vetoed an increase in the EU budget for 2024-2027, including 50 billion euros of macro-financial aid to Kiev. At the same time, Prime Minister Viktor Orban did not vote against launching EU accession talks with Ukraine, but warned that Budapest would have "75 more opportunities" to block this process.
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Watch Russian Mortar Crew Eliminate Ukrainian Armored Vehicles
https://sputnikglobe.com/20231222/watch-russian-mortar-crew-eliminate-ukrainian-armored-vehicles-1115740360.html
December 22, 2023, 8:32 AM
Russia’S 2B11 120 mm mortar is a powerful and versatile weapon system used by the Russian military. It has a range of up to 7.5 kilometers and can fire a variety of munitions, including high-explosive, smoke, and illumination rounds.
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