Russian Troops in Special Op Zone Receive Upgraded T-80BVM Tanks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/russian-troops-in-special-op-zone-receive-upgraded-t-80bvm-tanks-1115973269.html
January 4, 2024, 9:41 AM
Upgraded T-80BVM tanks have been supplied to the Russian army units in the Zaporozhye direction for the first time since the start of the military operation in Ukraine, a Russian tank unit commander said on Thursday.
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South Korea, US Hold Drills Near Border With North Korea - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/south-korea-us-hold-drills-near-border-with-north-korea---reports-1115973156.html
January 4, 2024, 8:38 AM
SEOUL (Sputnik) - South Korea and the United States have conducted joint military drills with live firing near the former's border with North Korea to increase their joint combat readiness amid threats allegedly posed by Pyongyang, local news agency reported on Thursday, citing the South Korean military.
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Israeli Army Struck Military Infrastructure Allegedly Used by Hezbollah
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/israeli-army-struck-military-infrastructure-allegedly-used-by-hezbollah-1115972836.html
January 4, 2024, 7:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it had struck military infrastructure allegedly used by the Hezbollah movement in Lebanon.
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Egypt to Become BRICS's 'Window' Into Middle East, North Africa - Trade Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/egypt-to-become-bricss-window-into-middle-east-north-africa---trade-minister-1115972713.html
January 4, 2024, 7:55 AM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - After joining BRICS on January 1, 2024, Egypt will open a "window into the Middle East and North Africa" for this bloc and significantly contribute to the group's trade with the region, Egyptian Minister of Industry and Trade Ahmed Samir Saleh told Sputnik.
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Japanese Authorities Still Searching for 51 Missing People After Earthquake - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/japanese-authorities-still-searching-for-51-missing-people-after-earthquake---reports-1115972594.html
January 4, 2024, 7:48 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Authorities in Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture, which was hit by a powerful earthquake and a series of strong aftershocks on New Year's Day, are still trying to establish the fate of 51 missing people, the Japanese news agency reported on Thursday.
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US's Abrams Tanks Not Observed on Battlefield After Being Delivered to Ukraine - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/uss-abrams-tanks-not-observed-on-battlefield-after-being-delivered-to-ukraine---reports-1115972480.html
January 4, 2024, 7:43 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The M1 Abrams main battle tanks, which were delivered by the United States to Ukraine two months ago, have never been observed on the battlefield, the Forbes magazine reported, adding that the whereabouts of the combat machines were also unknown.
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US, China Hold Separate Maritime Drills as Tensions Persist
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/us-china-hold-separate-maritime-drills-as-tensions-persist-1115971467.html
January 4, 2024, 7:00 AM
Territories in the South China Sea are claimed by an array of countries, including China, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia, and Vietnam. The US regularly sends its warships to the region for so-called "freedom of navigation" missions.
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Epstein Files Unsealed: What Have Highly-Anticipated Docs Revealed?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/epstein-files-unsealed-what-have-highly-anticipated-docs-revealed-1115969948.html
January 4, 2024, 6:04 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US District Court for the Southern District of New York has unsealed hundreds of documents connected to accused sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, identifying multiple individuals, some of which include prominent politicians and notable public figures.
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248 Russian Soldiers Return Home From Ukrainian Captivity
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/russian-soldiers-safely-return-home-from-ukrainian-captivity-1115971101.html
January 4, 2024, 5:43 AM
In mid-December, President Vladimir Putin said that the number of Ukrainian prisoners of war had increased dramatically. 43 Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers surrendered to Russian troops in the last week of December, half of them in the direction of Kupyansk.
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Iran's Top Diplomat, Borrell Discuss Blasts in City of Kerman, Situation in Gaza
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/irans-top-diplomat-borrell-discuss-blasts-in-city-of-kerman-situation-in-gaza-1115970817.html
January 4, 2024, 5:10 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and EU foreign policy chief Josef Borrell, in a telephone conversation on Wednesday, condemned the terrorist attacks in the Iranian city of Kerman and discussed the situation in the Middle East, including the Gaza Strip, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
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Ukraine's 'Hodgepodge' of NATO Arms Proved Failure Long Before Arriving on Battlefield
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/ukraines-hodgepodge-of-nato-arms-proved-failure-long-before-arriving-on-battlefield-1115969643.html
January 4, 2024, 4:19 AM
On Tuesday, it was reported in German media that Green Party politician Sebastian Schafer wrote arms manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, informing them only a “small number” of the Leopard 1 and 2 tanks delivered to Ukraine by Germany were operational. Schafer highlighted a lack of spare parts and called for measures to address the issue.
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Iranian Supreme Leader: Organizers of Kerman Attack Will Be Met With 'Strong' Response
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/iranian-supreme-leader-organizers-of-kerman-attack-will-be-met-with-strong-response-1115969491.html
January 4, 2024, 3:03 AM
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei vowed a tough response and punishment to both the perpetrators and organizers of the terrorist attack in the city of Kerman, which killed nearly 100 people on Wednesday.
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Silver Linings
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/silver-linings-1115969327.html
January 4, 2024, 2:51 AM
Last week, the US national debt exceeded $34 trillion for the first time and shows no signs of slowing.
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Justice Dept. Sues Texas Over Law Allowing Police to Arrest Migrants Entering US Illegally
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/justice-dept-sues-texas-over-law-allowing-police-to-arrest-migrants-entering-us-illegally-1115969171.html
January 4, 2024, 1:57 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US State Department announced it filed a lawsuit against the state of Texas in order to stop a new law allowing police to arrest migrants suspected of crossing the US border illegally.
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Trump Taps US Supreme Court to Overturn Colorado Decision Barring Him From Ballot
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/trump-taps-us-supreme-court-to-overturn-colorado-decision-barring-him-from-ballot-1115968895.html
January 4, 2024, 1:01 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Attorneys of former US President Donald Trump have asked the US Supreme Court to intervene after Colorado's recent decision to bar him from the 2024 primary ballot, court documents showed.
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Transcripts Reveal Japanese Coast Guard Not Given Takeoff Clearance Before Deadly Crash
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/transcripts-reveal-japanese-coast-guard-not-given-takeoff-clearance-before-deadly-crash-1115968302.html
January 4, 2024, 12:43 AM
Haneda airport, often called Tokyo International Airport, is known for its high safety record, having been awarded a five-star designation by SKYTRAX Global Airport Rating.
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Majority of Israelis Want Netanyahu Out of Office Once Gaza Conflict Resolved - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/majority-of-israelis-want-netanyahu-out-of-office-once-gaza-conflict-resolved---poll-1115966431.html
January 3, 2024, 10:20 PM
Netanyahu’s approval rating had been dropping throughout 2023, even before the October 7 Hamas attack; however, since the surprise attack, he has shed nearly half of his remaining support.
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US House Speaker: Border Situation Part of 'Unmitigated Disaster' Created by Biden
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/us-house-speaker-border-situation-part-of-unmitigated-disaster-created-by-biden-1115966587.html
January 3, 2024, 9:43 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Wednesday that the situation at the border with Mexico is an "unmitigated disaster" of President Joe Biden's own design.
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Canada Advisory Alerts Nationals to Leave Lebanon Amid Escalation With Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/canada-advisory-alerts-nationals-to-leave-lebanon-amid-escalation-with-israel-1115966287.html
January 3, 2024, 8:44 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Canada's travel advisory agency on Wednesday reiterated its advice to nationals and permanent residents that they must immediately depart Lebanon amid the latest escalation with Israel.
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RFK Jr. Secures Utah Ballot Access, Vows to Appear on Ballots in All 50 US States
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/rfk-jr-secures-utah-ballot-access-vows-to-appear-on-ballots-in-all-50-us-states-1115966153.html
January 3, 2024, 7:46 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Independent 2024 US presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) said on Wednesday that his campaign secured ballot access in the state of Utah, and that he intends to appear on ballots in all 50 states.
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Designed to Win: Check Out Six Top-Notch Russian Drones
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/designed-to-win-check-out-six-top-notch-russian-drones-1115964442.html
January 3, 2024, 7:01 PM
Drones have conquered the battlefield in the Ukraine conflict, becoming an almost indispensable modern warfare technology. Why has Russia managed to adapt to this revolutionary shift so quickly?
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Four People Injured in Knife Attack Near Tokyo's Akihabara Railway Station - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/four-people-injured-in-knife-attack-near-tokyos-akihabara-railway-station---reports-1115964761.html
January 3, 2024, 6:33 PM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - An unknown person has attacked people with a knife near Tokyo's Akihabara intercity railway station, with four people being injured, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported on Wednesday, citing police sources.
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Photos: Aftermath of Deadly Terrorist Bombing Near Iranian General Soleimani's Grave
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/photos-aftermath-of-deadly-terrorist-bombing-near-iranian-general-soleimanis-grave-1115960771.html
January 3, 2024, 4:56 PM
At least 103 people were killed and 141 injured when two explosive devices went off near the tomb of General Qasem Soleimani in the Iranian city of Kerman amid mass events commemorating him.
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Russian Navy Novelties: Meet 'Burya' Supersonic Missile Ship and 'Kronstadt' Submarine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/russian-navy-novelties-meet-burya-supersonic-missile-ship-and-kronstadt-submarine-1115960229.html
January 3, 2024, 4:36 PM
The Russian Navy’s fleet will receive the Burya small missile ship and the Kronstadt submarine as its first additions for 2024.
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Rumors of Resignation: Will Chancellor Scholz Step Down Amid Plummeting Rating?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/rumors-of-resignation-will-chancellor-scholz-step-down-amid-plummeting-rating-1115962172.html
January 3, 2024, 4:13 PM
Crisis looms over Germany as Olaf Scholz faces a possible early departure from his role amid a catastrophic decline in the Social Democrats' popularity and the shadow of a $2 billion financial scandal. The frontrunner to replace him is speculated to be the current defense minister, Boris Pistorius.
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How Could Beirut Killing of Hamas Deputy Leader Change Gaza War?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/how-could-beirut-killing-of-hamas-deputy-leader-change-gaza-war-1115962514.html
January 3, 2024, 4:10 PM
An explosion claimed the life of Saleh al-Arouri, deputy head of the political bureau of Hamas. How could al-Arouri's assassination affect the Gaza war and US-Israeli relations?
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As Сlose Partners, China, Russia Will Build Up Strong Momentum of Cooperation in 2024
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/as-slose-partners-china-russia-will-build-up-strong-momentum-of-cooperation-in-2024-1115959291.html
January 3, 2024, 2:47 PM
Boosted by Russia's loosened visa policy, Chinese tourists are flocking to Russia's snow-clad northern cities in record numbers, as travel between the two countries are expected to continue to flourish in 2024.
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Russian Fighter Jet Hammers Ukrainian Positions From Ultra-Low Altitude
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/russian-fighter-jet-hammers-ukrainian-positions-from-ultra-low-altitude-1115958421.html
January 3, 2024, 1:43 PM
Since the beginning of the special military operation, Russian jets have ruled the skies, instilling fear in Ukrainian soldiers.
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Expansion of UK Investigatory Law to Force Tech Companies Into 'Surveillance State'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/expansion-of-uk-investigatory-law-to-force-tech-companies-into-surveillance-state-1115959524.html
January 3, 2024, 1:37 PM
King Charles III announced No.10’s decision to expand the powers of the 2016 Investigatory Powers Act last year, adding that threats to national security are currently "changing rapidly due to new technology."
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George Soros' Estate 'Swatted' Over Bogus Shooting Call
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/george-soros-estate-swatted-over-bogus-shooting-call-1115959684.html
January 3, 2024, 1:22 PM
The New York estate of infamous US billionaire George Soros became the scene of a potentially dangerous prank before New Year’s Eve.
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Over 100 Dead in Bomb Explosions Near Iran's Quds Commander Soleimani's Tomb
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/explosions-heard-in-iran-near-quds-commander-soleimanis-tomb-on-assassination-anniversary-1115959465.html
January 3, 2024, 12:37 PM
General Soleimani was in charge of an elite division of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps before he was killed on January 3, 2020, by a US airstrike.
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Watch Russian Self-Propelled Artillery Operate in Ukrainian Conflict Zone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/watch-russian-self-propelled-artillery-operate-in-ukrainian-conflict-zone-1115958556.html
January 3, 2024, 11:24 AM
There is no rest for the Russian artillery units in Ukraine, firing salvo after salvo at enemy troop formations and fortifications as soon as target coordinates arrive.
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What Awaits F-16s in Ukraine's Skies?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/what-awaits-f-16s-in-ukraines-skies-1115947153.html
January 3, 2024, 11:16 AM
The United Kingdom has announced it will start to train the first six Ukrainian pilots for F-16 fighter jets. Western media has also claimed that several aircraft have already been handed over to Kiev.
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Serbia's Ruling Coalition Receives 46.75% in Parliamentary Elections
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/serbias-ruling-coalition-receives-4675-in-parliamentary-elections-1115958609.html
January 3, 2024, 10:41 AM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Serbia's ruling coalition — Serbia Must Not Stop formed around President Aleksandar Vucic — has received 46.75% of the vote in the parliamentary elections, the Republican Election Commission (REC) said on Wednesday after processing 100% of the ballots.
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African Nations ‘Up in Arms’ Over Ethiopia-Somaliland Pact
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/african-nations-up-in-arms-over-ethiopia-somaliland-pact-1115958079.html
January 3, 2024, 9:46 AM
Somaliland seceded from Somalia in 1991 but is not recognized by the African Union nor the UN as an independent state.
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Russia May Establish BRICS Secretariat – Iranian Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/russia-may-establish-brics-secretariat--iranian-foreign-ministry-1115957060.html
January 3, 2024, 8:44 AM
BRICS was founded in 2009 by Russia, China, India, Brazil, and South Africa as a bloc uniting the world's largest growing economies. In January 2023, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia became new official members of the organization.
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Russian Air Defense Destroys 12 Tochka-U and Olkha Ukrainian Missiles Over Belgorod Region
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/russian-air-defense-destroys-12-tochka-u-and-olkha-ukrainian-missiles-over-belgorod-region--1115957425.html
January 3, 2024, 7:06 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems shot down six Tochka-U missiles and six Olkha missiles launched by the Ukrainian military against Russia's Belgorod Region on Wednesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said.
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Leopard 2 Tanks Supplied to Ukraine Are Non-Operational – German MP
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/leopard-2-tanks-supplied-to-ukraine-are-non-operational--german-mp-1115956739.html
January 3, 2024, 6:44 AM
Russia repeatedly stressed that Western equipment given to Ukraine, while fueling the conflict, will not ultimately affect the course of the special operation.
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Washington and Doha Reach Agreement to Extend US Presence at Qatar’s Military Base
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/washington-and-doha-reach-agreement-to-extend-us-presence-at-qatars-military-base-1115956876.html
January 3, 2024, 6:42 AM
During US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's visit to Qatar last month, the Pentagon chief thanked Doha for increasing spending on Al Udeid air base.
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WHO Chief Slams Israeli Attacks on Al-Amal Hospital in Southern Gaza Strip
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/who-chief-slams-israeli-attacks-on-al-amal-hospital-in-southern-gaza-strip-1115956426.html
January 3, 2024, 5:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus condemned on Wednesday "unconscionable" Israeli strikes on Al-Amal Hospital in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.
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Air Defense Shoots Down Several Targets on Approach to Russia's Belgorod - Governor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/air-defense-shoots-down-several-targets-on-approach-to-russias-belgorod---governor-1115956198.html
January 3, 2024, 3:39 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense destroyed several targets on approach to Belgorod, Belgorod Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said on Wednesday, adding that there is no information about the consequences of the attack yet.
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Lebanon to File Complaint With UN Security Council Against Israel - Gov’t
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/lebanon-to-file-complaint-with-un-security-council-against-israel---govt-1115956089.html
January 3, 2024, 3:22 AM
DOHA (Sputnik) - Lebanese Interim Prime Minister Najib Mikati contacted the foreign minister and ordered an urgent complaint to the UN Security Council due to the violation of the country's sovereignty by Israel after the attack on the office of Palestinian movement Hamas in southern Beirut, the Lebanese government said on Tuesday.
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Malaysia Welcomes South Africa's Decision to File Lawsuit Against Israel at ICJ - Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/malaysia-welcomes-south-africas-decision-to-file-lawsuit-against-israel-at-icj---ministry-1115955787.html
January 3, 2024, 1:32 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Malaysia welcomes South Africa's decision to file a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over violations of Palestinian rights in the Gaza Strip, the Malaysian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Earthquake Detected in New York Prior to Reports of Roosevelt Island Explosions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/earthquake-detected-in-new-york-prior-to-reports-of-roosevelt-island-explosions-1115955425.html
January 3, 2024, 12:18 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Geological Survey (USGS) told Sputnik on Tuesday that it had detected an earthquake in New York’s borough of Queens prior to the reported explosions in the area.
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NATO Secretary-General: Sweden to Join NATO by July
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240103/nato-secretary-general-sweden-to-join-nato-by-july-1115954794.html
January 3, 2024, 12:02 AM
NATO was created in 1949 to counter the Soviet Union. In 1990, then-US Secretary of State James Baker assured Soviet Leader Mikhail Gorbachev that NATO would move “not one inch eastward” after absorbing the soon-to-be unified Germany.
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Trump Appeals Maine Decision Blocking Him From State's 2024 Primary Ballot
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/trump-appeals-maine-decision-blocking-him-from-states-2024-primary-ballot-1115954974.html
January 2, 2024, 11:37 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former President Donald Trump filed an appeal on Tuesday against his disqualification from Maine's presidential primary ballot, challenging Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellow's final order, a court document revealed.
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US National Debt Rises Above $34 Trillion in Historic First-Ever
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/us-national-debt-rises-above-34-trillion-in-historic-first-ever-1115953867.html
January 2, 2024, 10:47 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US national debt has surged over $34 trillion for the first time in history, according to fiscal data published by the Department of the Treasury.
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New York City Council Members Reportedly Weighing Trump Ballot Disqualification
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/new-york-city-council-members-reportedly-weighing-trump-ballot-disqualification-1115953710.html
January 2, 2024, 9:48 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - New York City council members are urging the state's Board of Elections to disqualify former President Donald Trump from the 2024 primary and general election ballots due to his alleged involvement in the events following the 2020 election, the National Review reported on Tuesday.
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US' Nearly $50 Billion B-52 Modernization Program at Risk of Failure
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/us-nearly-50-billion-b-52-modernization-program-at-risk-of-failure-1115952938.html
January 2, 2024, 9:13 PM
The B-52 Stratofortress’ maiden flight took place in April 1952. It is still flown by two active-duty bomb wings and one reserve bomb wing.
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Two Commanders of Hamas' Military Wing Killed in Beirut Blast as Gaza Conflict Escalates
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/two-commanders-of-hamas-military-wing-killed-in-beirut-blast-as-gaza-conflict-escalates-1115953091.html
January 2, 2024, 8:55 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A suspected drone strike by Israel at the Hamas political office in Beirut killed two commanders of Al-Qassam Brigades, which is the Palestinian group’s military wing, state Lebanese media cited Hamas as saying Tuesday.
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'Terrible Moment': Harvard President Claudine Gay Resigns Amid Mounting Backlash
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/terrible-moment-harvard-president-claudine-gay-resigns-amid-mounting-backlash--1115952528.html
January 2, 2024, 8:07 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Harvard President Claudine Gay on Tuesday announced that she has resigned from her position.
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Dollar’s Battering in 2023 Just the Start as BRICS Strives for Dedollarization
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/dollars-battering-in-2023-just-the-start-as-brics-strives-for-dedollarization-1115951713.html
January 2, 2024, 6:51 PM
2023 proved the dollar’s worst-performing year since the global economic downturn associated with the coronavirus in 2020, with the currency losing ground against alternatives across Europe and Asia. Sputnik asked a respected BRICS economist what happened, and what comes next.
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Disney's Mickey Mouse Enters Public Domain After 95 Years
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/disneys-mickey-mouse-enters-public-domain-after-95-years-1115949030.html
January 2, 2024, 6:19 PM
From 2024, artists can incorporate Mickey Mouse into their creations — with some restrictions due to Disney's ongoing copyright on more recent versions of the iconic character.
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Sweden Faces Bankruptcy Avalanche Not Seen Since the 1990s
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/sweden-faces-bankruptcy-avalanche-not-seen-since-the-1990s-1115948014.html
January 2, 2024, 5:59 PM
Sweden faces a possible recession in 2024, especially after the central bank ended its 18-month run of interest rate hikes.
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Cruel Tactics Used to Hold Front Together Show Ukrainians 'No Longer Committed' to Fight
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/cruel-tactics-used-to-hold-front-together-show-ukrainians-no-longer-committed-to-fight-1115950870.html
January 2, 2024, 5:35 PM
More and more Ukrainian troops are refusing to carry out combat missions, with others risking getting shot in the back by blocking units deployed behind their lines for attempting to retreat. Sputnik asked a respected international affairs observer what this means for Ukraine’s war effort and President Zelensky’s chances of political survival.
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What Message Does USS Ford Departure From the Middle East Send to Israel?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/what-message-does-uss-ford-departure-from-the-middle-east-send-to-israel-1115948164.html
January 2, 2024, 4:58 PM
The US Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford has been ordered to return back to its home port of Norfolk, Virginia, from the eastern Mediterranean amid the Gaza conflict. What lies behind the move?
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China Confident in BRICS' Bright Prospects After Expansion
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/china-confident-in-brics-bright-prospects-after-expansion-1115950285.html
January 2, 2024, 4:29 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Beijing is fully confident in BRICS’s bright future after expansion, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday.
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Global Elections 2024: A Year of Political Shift?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/global-elections-2024-a-year-of-political-shift-1115945702.html
January 2, 2024, 3:58 PM
As the world steps into the leap year of 2024, the global stage is set for a series of significant events, with elections playing a pivotal role in shaping the future. A staggering 46% of the world's population, along with 54% of global GDP, will engage in the procedure this year.
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Iran's Khayyam Satellite Turns Nation Into Remote Sensing Heavyweight
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/irans-khayyam-satellite-turns-nation-into-remote-sensing-heavyweight-1115948426.html
January 2, 2024, 3:20 PM
In 2022, a Russian carrier rocket launched Iran’s Khayyam remote sensing satellite into orbit. Becoming fully operational last July, the 600 kg spacecraft, named after the great Ancient Persian astronomer and polymath Omar Khayyam, set to work snapping detailed digital images for use in a wide variety of applications.
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Over One-Third of Americans Say Biden's 2022 Election Was Not Legitimate – Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/over-one-third-of-americans-say-bidens-2022-election-was-not-legitimate--poll-1115948721.html
January 2, 2024, 3:03 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A growing number of Americans, or more than one-third of US adults believe that US President Joe Biden’s 2020 election was not legitimate, a new Washington Post-University of Maryland poll revealed on Tuesday.
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US Pressured Dutch Chipmaker ASML to Halt Sales to China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/us-pressured-dutch-chipmaker-asml-to-halt-sales-to-china-1115944798.html
January 2, 2024, 2:05 PM
ASML is the sole producer of deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines vital for semiconductor industry, which is booming in China — much to the chagrin of politicians in Washington DC.
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US Energy Firm Says No Outages in New York Where Authorities Probing Explosions
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/ny-firefighers-respond-to-spate-of-explosions-in-manhattan-area-1115946936.html
January 2, 2024, 1:50 PM
The US energy company Con Edison told Sputnik on Tuesday that it has received no reports of either outages or equipment issues on Roosevelt Island, where authorities are conducting a probe following media reports suggesting "explosions" .
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Ukraine’s Air Force Has No Clue When Long Sought After F-16s Will Arrive
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/ukraines-air-force-has-no-clue-when-long-sought-after-f-16s-will-arrive-1115946157.html
January 2, 2024, 1:39 PM
The US military began training Ukrainian pilots in the “fundamentals” of operating F-16s at an Air National Guard base in Arizona in October, with Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands pledging to donate several dozen fighters between 2024 and 2025. But Kiev is becoming increasingly concerned that the jets may arrive too late to have an impact.
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Watch Russian Forces Eliminate Ukrainian Western-Supplied Leopard-2A6 Tanks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/watch-russian-forces-eliminate-ukrainian-western-supplied-leopard-2a6-tanks-1115945920.html
January 2, 2024, 1:37 PM
Western allies began pouring weapons and ammunition into Ukraine shortly after Russia launched its military operation in February 2022. The Kremlin has repeatedly warned that further escalation would lead to NATO's direct involvement in the conflict.
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Russia's Land Forces Received Over 1,500 Tanks in 2023 - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/russias-land-forced-received-over-1500-tanks-in-2023---mod-1115947016.html
January 2, 2024, 1:26 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Land Forces received over 1,500 tanks in 2023, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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Five People on Board Japan Coast Guard Aircraft Died Following Collision - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/five-people-on-board-japan-coast-guard-aircraft-died-following-collision---reports-1115946769.html
January 2, 2024, 1:23 PM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Five people who were on board the Japan Coast Guard aircraft which collided with a passenger plane have been confirmed dead, local media reported on Tuesday citing police.
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What is Known About Stabbed Leader of South Korea’s Opposition
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/what-is-known-about-stabbed-leader-of-south-koreas-opposition-1115944094.html
January 2, 2024, 1:22 PM
Reports came in early on Tuesday that the leader of South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party, Lee Jae-myung, had been attacked in the south-eastern city of Busan, with the perpetrator arrested at the scene.
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Watch Russian Ka-52 Alligators Strike Ukrainian Strongholds, Manpower in Krasny Liman
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/watch-russian-ka-52-alligators-strike-ukrainian-strongholds-manpower-in-krasny-liman-1115945587.html
January 2, 2024, 1:00 PM
The Russian Ka-52 Alligator is a highly advanced attack helicopter that has been in service with the Russian Army since the mid-2000s. It is a multirole aircraft capable of performing a wide range of missions, including reconnaissance, air support, and anti-tank operations.
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Shocking Start to New Year: Aftermath of Japan's Most Destructive Earthquakes Since 2011
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/shocking-start-to-new-year-aftermath-of-japans-most-destructive-earthquakes-since-2011-1115943675.html
January 2, 2024, 12:23 PM
The major tsunami warning issued on Monday following a series of earthquakes in Ishikawa was the first since 2011, when the Great East Japan Earthquake occurred. This is also the first time underground tremors above magnitude 7 have hit Japan since 2018.
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Cloudy With a Risk of Rocket Showers: Militias Ramp Up Attacks on US Forces in Iraq, Syria
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/cloudy-with-a-risk-of-rocket-showers-militias-ramp-up-attacks-on-us-forces-in-iraq-syria-1115943496.html
January 2, 2024, 11:38 AM
US forces occupying northeastern Syria as well as American “train and assist” troops in Iraq have been struck over 100 times over the past two-and-a-half months after militias launched a large-scale campaign of hit and run attacks against them in solidarity with Gaza. At least one US contractor has been killed, with 70 troops suffering injuries.
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Migrants Using Loopholes Dodge New York Efforts to Stop Influx of Buses From South
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/migrants-using-loopholes-dodge-new-york-efforts-to-stop-influx-of-buses-from-south-1115940689.html
January 2, 2024, 11:12 AM
In a desperate effort to deal with the flood of asylum seekers being bused to New York by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the Big Apple’s Mayor Eric Adams came up with a set of new restrictions in late December aimed at regulating how and when these buses can enter the city.
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Oil Price Notches Up 1.5% Amid US-Houthi Naval Skirmish in Red Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/oil-price-notches-up-15-amid-us-houthi-naval-skirmish-in-red-sea-1115940453.html
January 2, 2024, 11:12 AM
Reuters forecasts Brent crude will average $82.56/barrel in 2024, a slight increase from last year's $82.17. Despite global growth concerns, heightened US military activities in the Middle East like in Syria and Iraq may elevate oil prices.
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Russian Forces Strike Ukrainian Military Enterprises Producing Missiles, UAVs and Repairing Weapons
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/russian-forces-strike-ukrainian-military-enterprises-producing-missiles-uavs-and-repairing-weapons-1115943095.html
January 2, 2024, 10:27 AM
Ukraine shelled the central part of the Russian city of Belgorod on Saturday afternoon. Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Ukraine’s missile attack on the Russian city of Belgorod is a terrorist act.
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Unexpected Problem: Ukraine Unable to Produce Gunpowder
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/unexpected-problem-ukraine-unable-to-produce-gunpowder-1115938825.html
January 2, 2024, 10:00 AM
Earlier, an anonymous senior Ukrainian Armed Forces officer told British media that Russian strikes had "paralyzed" Ukraine's defense industry and prevented it from producing anything on its own.
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Ukrainian Soldiers Refuse to Carry Out Combat Missions - Intercepted Radio Surveillance
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/ukrainian-soldiers-refuse-to-carry-out-combat-missions---intercepted-radio-surveillance-1115938194.html
January 2, 2024, 9:09 AM
Evidence of Ukrainian troops refusing to take part in combat is becoming more and more common. Earlier, it was reported that Ukrainian special services had arrived in the Kupyansk direction to subdue brigades that refused to follow their commanders’ orders.
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How Much Has Europe Overpaid for Gas After Rejecting Russian Deliveries?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/how-much-has-europe-overpaid-for-gas-after-rejecting-russian-deliveries-1115896728.html
January 2, 2024, 8:00 AM
A recent Sputnik review of Eurostat data discovered that European Union countries had to pay some €185 billion extra on natural gas over the past 20 months after cutting themselves off from cheap, dependable Russian pipeline gas. Check out Sputnik’s infographic for details on the losses, and on who benefited from the EU’s shortsightedness.
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Israel's Supreme Court Strikes Down Judicial Overhaul Law, Threatening to Reignite Domestic Turmoil
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/israels-supreme-court-strikes-down-judicial-overhaul-law-threatening-to-reignite-domestic-turmoil-1115937905.html
January 2, 2024, 7:59 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his allies announced a sweeping judicial overhaul plan shortly after taking office a year ago. Limiting the power of the court to overturn government decisions, it was approved by the Israeli parliament in July amid the opposition’s boycott as well as months-long nationwide protests.
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Russian Armed Forces Receive New Yastreb-AV Artillery Reconnaissance System
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/russian-armed-forces-receive-new-yastreb-av-artillery-reconnaissance-system--1115937618.html
January 2, 2024, 5:50 AM
The artillery reconnaissance system is designed to provide intelligence and targeting data to artillery units. Using advanced sensors, communication systems, and data processing capabilities, the system enables artillery commanders to quickly and accurately identify enemy positions.
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Israel Rejects Hamas’s Hostage Deal Proposal - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/israel-rejects-hamass-hostage-deal-proposal---reports-1115937776.html
January 2, 2024, 5:19 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Palestinian movement Hamas, through Qatari and Egyptian intermediaries, presented its proposal for a new prisoner deal to Israel, but the Jewish state found it unacceptable, the Axios news portal reported on Monday, citing Israeli officials and a source.
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Venezuela May Join BRICS During Summit in Russia - Maduro
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/venezuela-may-join-brics-during-summit-in-russia---maduro-1115937221.html
January 2, 2024, 3:37 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Venezuela relies on BRICS and hopes to join the organization during the summit in Russia’s Kazan, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Monday.
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Leader of South Korea’s Main Opposition Party Attacked in City of Busan - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/leader-of-south-koreas-main-opposition-party-attacked-in-city-of-busan---reports-1115937065.html
January 2, 2024, 2:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The leader of South Korea’s main opposition Democratic Party, Lee Jae-myung, was attacked in the southeastern city of Busan while speaking to reporters, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on Tuesday.
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Death Toll From Earthquakes in Japan Rises to 8, Dozens of People Injured
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240102/death-toll-from-earthquakes-in-japan-rises-to-8-dozens-of-people-injured-1115936746.html
January 2, 2024, 2:21 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The number of people killed in a series of powerful earthquakes in Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture increased to eight people, Japanese media reported on Tuesday, citing healthcare workers.
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Norway Allows Arms Makers to Sell Weapons to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/norway-allows-arms-makers-to-sell-weapons-to-ukraine-1115936426.html
January 1, 2024, 10:13 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Norwegian government has allowed domestic arms makers to export weapons directly to Ukraine, despite a 1959 guideline that advises against funneling Norwegian arms to war zones.
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How Russian First-Person View Drones Change the Frontlines
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/how-russian-first-person-view-drones-change-the-frontlines-1115932708.html
January 1, 2024, 7:27 PM
The swift deployment of advanced kamikaze drones such as the "Hortensia," "Upir," and "Boomerang" into military operations by the Russian army amid the Ukrainian crisis, heralds a strategic shift in modern warfare.
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Ukraine Using Blocking Units After Deploying ‘Too Many Untrained Soldiers to Frontlines’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/ukraine-using-blocking-units-after-deploying-too-many-untrained-soldiers-to-frontlines-1115935872.html
January 1, 2024, 6:52 PM
Russian troops have provided Sputnik with footage of fighters from a Ukrainian blocking detachment shooting their own comrades in the back during a Russian advance. Sputnik asked former CIA analyst Larry Johnson why Ukraine’s military might be resorting to such a desperate tactic.
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What Problems Bother Germans the Most After a Turbulent 2023?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/what-problems-bother-germans-the-most-after-a-turbulent-2023-1115928142.html
January 1, 2024, 5:31 PM
Under Scholz's leadership, Germany has struggled with major economic and leadership problems, particularly fiscal policies that have worsened inflationary pressures. Household budgets have tightened, leading to a decline in public trust and widespread dissatisfaction.
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Ukraine's New Year Attack on Donetsk 'Pure Terrorism' Enabled by US – Ex-CIA Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/ukraines-new-year-attack-on-donetsk-pure-terrorism-enabled-by-us--ex-cia-analyst-1115934546.html
January 1, 2024, 5:27 PM
Four people were killed and 13 wounded Sunday night and early Monday morning in a Ukrainian MLRS strike on residential areas in downtown Donetsk. The attack came just a day after a similar Ukrainian attack on the border city of Belgorod. Moscow vowed “inevitable punishment” for those responsible for terrorist attacks against Russia in due course.
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French Police Detained 380 People on New Year's Night as Hundreds of Cars Burned
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/french-police-detained-380-people-on-new-years-night-as-hundreds-of-cars-burned-1115935099.html
January 1, 2024, 5:10 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The number of people arrested in France on New Year’s night totaled 380, and 745 cars were set on fire, both of which is fewer than last year, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Monday.
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New Stage of Gaza War: Israel Plans Partial Troop Withdrawal, Targeted Operations
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/new-stage-of-gaza-war-israel-plans-partial-troop-withdrawal-targeted-operations-1115931720.html
January 1, 2024, 4:30 PM
In a move marking a new phase in the ongoing conflict with Hamas, Israel has announced plans for a partial withdrawal of its forces from Gaza over the next few months.
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West Worries Ukraine Won’t Have Enough Air Defense Equipment to Outlast Winter
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/west-worries-ukraine-wont-have-enough-air-defense-equipment-to-outlast-winter-1115933215.html
January 1, 2024, 4:05 PM
Last week, the Russian military launched its largest drone, ballistic and cruise missile strikes in Ukraine since 2022, targeting energy infrastructure, military airfields, ports, HQs, fuel and ammo depots, with the attack overwhelming local air defenses. Kiev responded with terror strikes against the Russian cities of Belgorod and Donetsk.
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Putin 'On the Mark' in Predicting Russia Would Overtake Germany's Economy - Ex-Austrian FM
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/putin-on-the-mark-in-predicting-russia-would-overtake-germanys-economy---ex-austrian-fm-1115931447.html
January 1, 2024, 2:55 PM
Ever since Berlin chose to align itself with Washington's policy of sweeping embargoes and sanctions targeting Moscow over the Ukraine crisis, Europe's one-time industrial powerhouse has fallen on hard times. Along with inflation and recession, Germany is facing the stark prospect of widespread de-industrialization.
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10,000 UK Homeowners Face 'Mortgage Prisoner' Crisis
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/10000-uk-homeowners-face-mortgage-prisoner-crisis-1115931138.html
January 1, 2024, 2:47 PM
House prices in the UK have continued to rise faster than incomes despite the economic turmoil of the COVID-19 pandemic and the inflationary crisis. However, they are predicted to fall now, leaving homeowners in negative equity limbo.
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Iran Deploys Cruise Missile-Armed Warship in Red Sea Amid US-Houthi Standoff
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/iran-deploys-cruise-missile-armed-warship-in-red-sea-amid-us-houthi-standoff-1115932031.html
January 1, 2024, 2:27 PM
The cat-and-mouse game of American naval forces chasing after Houthi fighters targeting commercial vessels linked to Israel turned deadly on Sunday after US Navy helicopters destroyed three of the militia’s boats, killing ten fighters. The Yemeni militia warned that the US would face “repercussions” for its “crime.”
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Watch Russian Grad MLRS Destroy Ukrainian Manpower
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/watch-russian-grad-mlrs-destroy-ukrainian-manpower-1115929557.html
January 1, 2024, 1:53 PM
The Russian Grad multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) is a highly effective artillery system used by the Russian Armed Forces. It is capable of firing a salvo of 40 unguided rockets simultaneously, each with a range of up to 20 kilometers.
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Capabilities of Russian Armed Forces Constantly Increasing - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/capabilities-of-russian-armed-forces-constantly-increasing---putin-1115930527.html
January 1, 2024, 1:29 PM
On January 1, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited wounded servicemen who took part in the special military operation in Ukraine at the Vishnevsky hospital in Moscow.
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German Lawmakers Want to Send Ukrainian Refugees to Trenches as NATO Proxy War Falters
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/german-lawmakers-want-to-send-ukrainian-refugees-to-trenches-as-nato-proxy-war-falters-1115930063.html
January 1, 2024, 1:15 PM
Berlin dramatically ramped up its support for Ukraine in 2023, becoming the second-largest sponsor of the NATO proxy war against Russia amid problems in Washington over the approval of a new $61 billion aid package. Germany is also home to over a million Ukrainian refugees – more than any other European country besides Russia.
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Russia's BRICS Presidency Lends Hope for ‘Proactive Push Towards Multipolarity’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/russias-brics-presidency-lends-hope-for-proactive-push-towards-multipolarity-1115911001.html
January 1, 2024, 1:00 PM
President Vladimir Putin underscored at the end of the year that Russia would devote its BRICS presidency in 2024 to building a fair world order, and “strengthening multilateralism for equitable global development and security.”
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Japan Records Total of 29 Earthquakes in 2 Hours
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/japan-records-total-of-29-earthquakes-in-2-hours-1115930703.html
January 1, 2024, 12:50 PM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - A total of 29 earthquakes with a maximum magnitude of 7.6 occurred in the Japanese prefectures of Ishikawa and Niigata in two hours on Monday, according to data analyzed by Sputnik.
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Putin: Attack on Belgorod Was Terrorist Act
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/putin-attack-on-belgorod-was-terrorist-act-1115929743.html
January 1, 2024, 12:34 PM
Ukraine shelled the central part of Belgorod on Saturday afternoon. The Russian Defense Ministry said Czech-made Vampire rockets and missiles with cluster munitions were fired at the city.
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Putin Starts 2024 Explaining His View of Russia's BRICS Chairmanship
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240101/putin-starts-2024-explaining-his-view-of-russias-brics-chairmanship-1115928442.html
January 1, 2024, 11:56 AM
Russia’s chairmanship of BRICS in 2024 will take place under the slogan “Strengthening Multilateralism for Equitable Global Development and Security,” focusing on positive and creative cooperation with all interested states, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday.
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