Russian Air Defense Systems Destroy Ukrainian Neptune Anti-Ship Missile Over Black Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/russian-air-defense-systems-destroy-ukrainian-neptune-anti-ship-missile-over-black-sea-1115988075.html
January 5, 2024, 10:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) -Ukrainian forces have been carrying out increasing drone and missile strikes against Russian territory lately, with most of these attacks targeting civilian infrastructure.
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New Docs Show Bill Clinton Made Threats to Vanity Fair to Protect Epstein, Himself
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/new-documents-show-bill-clinton-made-threats-to-vanity-fair-to-protect-epstein-himself-1115986830.html
January 5, 2024, 9:44 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - New material revealed in a lawsuit tied to sex trafficking by Jeffrey Epstein shows that former US President Bill Clinton threatened US publication Vanity Fair to protect Epstein.
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Legitimate Authority Required to End All Foreign Military Presence in Libya - UN Official
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/legitimate-authority-required-to-end-all-foreign-military-presence-in-libya---un-official-1115986598.html
January 5, 2024, 9:35 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - A legitimate authority is required to end the foreign military presence in Libya, UN Special Representative for Libya Abdoulaye Bathily told Sputnik.
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Biden Unable to Explain 'What Endgame is' of Supporting Ukraine - DeSantis
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/biden-unable-to-explain-what-endgame-is-of-supporting-ukraine---desantis-1115986263.html
January 5, 2024, 9:22 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden is unable to tell the American people "what the endgame is" of supporting Kiev in the Ukraine conflict, Florida Governor and 2024 US presidential candidate Ron DeSantis said on Thursday.
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50-Year US Hegemony in Middle East ‘Now Being Challenged’ – Analyst
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/50-year-us-hegemony-in-middle-east-now-being-challenged--analyst-1115985818.html
January 5, 2024, 8:45 AM
In the next few years, the US may face hostility and frustration from people in the Middle East, Scott Bennett, a former US Army psychological warfare officer and State Department counter-terrorism analyst, told Sputnik.
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Watch Russian Airborne Troops Pulverize Ukrainian Infantry With Anti-Tank Missiles
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/watch-russian-airborne-troops-pulverize-ukrainian-infantry-with-anti-tank-missiles-1115985213.html
January 5, 2024, 7:43 AM
Russia's Ministry of Defense has released footage showing the combat work of operators of "Kornet" and "Fagot" (lit. bassoon) anti-tank missile systems.
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Jeffrey Epstein's Brother Believes His Relative Killed by Federal Gov't in Prison
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/jeffrey-epsteins-brother-believes-his-relative-killed-by-federal-govt-in-prison-1115985356.html
January 5, 2024, 7:30 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Mark Epstein, the brother of American financier Jeffrey Epstein, convicted sex offender, on Thursday expressed the belief that his relative had not committed suicide in his prison cell but had been killed by the federal government.
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Germany Sends Ammo for Leopard Tanks, Marder Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/germany-sends-ammo-for-leopard-tanks-marder-fighting-vehicles-to-ukraine-1115984882.html
January 5, 2024, 6:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany has supplied another batch of military assistance to Ukraine, including ammunition for Leopard 2 main battle tanks, Marder infantry fighting vehicles, Skynex air defense system and other equipment, the German government said.
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South Korea Orders Evacuation on Yeonpyeong Island Over North's Shelling – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/south-korea-orders-evacuation-on-yeonpyeong-island-over-norths-shelling--reports-1115984675.html
January 5, 2024, 5:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - South Korea has ordered civilians of Yeonpyeong Island, which borders North Korea in the north, to evacuate to shelters amid "apparent signs of a military provocation" by Pyongyang, South Korean news agency reported on Friday, citing officials.
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Ukraine De Facto Became NATO's Testing Ground for Digital Warfare Against Russia – Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/ukraine-de-facto-became-natos-testing-ground-for-digital-warfare-against-russia--moscow-1115984386.html
January 5, 2024, 4:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Artur Lyukmanov, the director of the Department of International Information Security of the Russian Foreign Ministry shared with Sputnik key insights into the US-backed cyber war against Russia being waged from Ukrainian territory.
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Guantanamo Tarot Readings
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/-guantanamo-tarot-readings-1115983962.html
January 5, 2024, 3:49 AM
A Fox News segment seemingly went awry recently after host Jesse Watters brought on English psychic Paula Roberts to give a tarot card reading for former US President Donald Trump and she pulled the Death card, depicting the Grim Reaper.
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US Air Force B-1 Bomber Crashes During Training Flight in South Dakota
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/us-air-force-b-1-bomber-crashes-during-training-flight-in-south-dakota-1115984103.html
January 5, 2024, 3:42 AM
The B-1 bomber is a nuclear-capable, jet-powered aircraft. With the largest payload of guided and unguided bombs, high speed and impressive handling, it is considered the backbone of the US bomber fleet. Of the 100 originally built, less than 60 remain in active service.
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Biden White House Eyeing 'Another Firefight' in Asia With ROK-US Decapitation Drills
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/biden-white-house-eyeing-another-firefight-in-asia-with-rok-us-decapitation-drills-1115983312.html
January 5, 2024, 3:11 AM
The militaries of South Korea and the United States have been conducting “decapitation drills” aimed at assassinating North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, South Korean officials admitted on South Korean television late last month.
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Pentagon Confirms US Forces Conducted Strike in Iraq Against Militant Leader Abu Taqwa
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/pentagon-confirms-us-forces-conducted-strike-in-iraq-against-militant-leader-abu-taqwa-1115982780.html
January 5, 2024, 1:56 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Pentagon spokesperson Pat Ryder confirmed on Thursday that US forces conducted a strike in Iraq targeting a Harakat-al-Nujaba leader for his role in attacks on US troops in the region.
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US Reportedly Preparing for Gaza War to Broaden Into Regional Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/us-reportedly-preparing-for-gaza-war-to-broaden-into-regional-conflict-1115982158.html
January 5, 2024, 1:30 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is reportedly preparing contingency plans for the chance the war in Gaza turns into a regional conflict.
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Pro-Palestinian Protesters Toss Fake Blood at Vehicle Leaving Home of Antony Blinken
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/pro-palestinian-protesters-toss-fake-blood-at-vehicle-leaving-home-of-antony-blinken-1115981948.html
January 5, 2024, 1:19 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Arlington Police Department spokesperson Ashely Savage confirmed to Sputnik on Thursday that protesters gathered outside Secretary of State Antony Blinken's home in Virginia to demonstrate against the US' support for Israel amid the conflict in Gaza.
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US Voters File Motions in Illinois, Massachusetts to Bar Trump From 2024 Ballot
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/us-voters-file-motions-in-illinois-massachusetts-to-bar-trump-from-2024-ballot-1115981469.html
January 5, 2024, 12:52 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Several US voters in the states of Illinois and Massachusetts filed motions challenging former President Donald Trump's eligibility in each state's primary ballot for the 2024 election, according to court filings.
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First US Commercial Robotic Mission to Lunar Surface Set to Launch on Monday
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/first-us-commercial-robotic-mission-to-lunar-surface-set-to-launch-on-monday-1115981318.html
January 5, 2024, 12:20 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The first US unmanned robotic commercial space mission to the surface of the moon is scheduled to be launched on Monday, NASA officials have announced.
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US House Report Reveals Trump Firms Earned Millions in Foreign Payments During Presidency
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/us-house-report-reveals-trump-firms-earned-millions-in-foreign-payments-during-presidency-1115980713.html
January 5, 2024, 12:05 AM
The revelations in the report are strikingly similar to accusations made by Republicans against the Biden family.
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Russia Downs 10 Ukrainian Olkha Rockets Over Belgorod Region, 36 Drones Over Crimea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/russia-downs-10-ukrainian-vilkha-rockets-over-belgorod-region-36-drones-over-crimea-1115980961.html
January 4, 2024, 11:32 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense systems have intercepted and destroyed 10 Ukrainian Olkha rockets over the Belgorod Region, the Russian Defense Ministry said Friday.
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New York Subway Train Derailment Leaves 24 Passengers Injured
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/new-york-subway-train-derailment-leaves-24-passengers-injured-1115980561.html
January 4, 2024, 11:10 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Two dozen people were injured during a subway train derailment incident in Manhattan, New York City Fire Department Deputy Assistant Chief Ian Swords confirmed during a news conference.
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US Navy Recovers Wreckage, Black Box From Deadly Osprey Crash in Japan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/us-navy-recovers-wreckage-black-box-from-deadly-osprey-crash-in-japan-1115979756.html
January 4, 2024, 9:00 PM
There were 844 military deaths due to accidents in 2022 according to the Defense Casualty Analysis System. Numbers for 2023 have not yet been published.
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Musk: Biden Administration 'Actively Facilitating Illegal Immigration' to US
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/musk-biden-administration-actively-facilitating-illegal-immigration-to-us-1115979601.html
January 4, 2024, 8:01 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk asserted on Thursday in a social media post that the Biden administration is actively facilitating illegal immigration.
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Expansion of US Drone Ops in Africa Comes Amid Rising Opposition to Foreign Military Presence
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/expansion-of-us-drone-ops-in-africa-comes-amid-rising-opposition-to-foreign-military-presence-1115977980.html
January 4, 2024, 6:53 PM
Nearly two and a half years after the United States’ campaign in Afghanistan ended in an inglorious rout, the US seems poised to expand its military operations in another part of the globe.
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How Could Deadly Iran Bombing Reshape Emerging Middle Eastern Crisis?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/how-could-deadly-iran-bombing-reshape-emerging-middle-eastern-crisis--1115977714.html
January 4, 2024, 6:03 PM
Powerful blasts killed 84 and left 211 injured on January 3, leaving many asking how they might shape Middle Eastern affairs in the near future.
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Trump Asks Court to Hold Prosecutors in Contempt for Violating Stay in January 6 Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/trump-asks-court-to-hold-prosecutors-in-contempt-for-violating-stay-in-january-6-case-1115978647.html
January 4, 2024, 5:49 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The legal defense team of former President Donald Trump on Thursday filed a motion asking the judge overseeing his election interference case to hold prosecutors Jack Smith, Molly Gaston and Thomas Windom in contempt of court for violating the stay of the case as proceedings play out.
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Watch Russian Strike Obliterate Ukrainian Tank
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/watch-russian-strike-obliterate-ukrainian-tank--1115974641.html
January 4, 2024, 5:04 PM
Since the escalation of the Ukrainian conflict in 2022, numerous videos have emerged online showing the exploits of Russian troops battling Kiev regime forces. This is one of them.
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Police: One Student Killed, 5 Others Injured in Iowa High School Shooting
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/police-responding-to-active-shooting-at-iowa-high-school---reports-1115977116.html
January 4, 2024, 3:44 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Authorities in Iowa confirmed on Thursday that one student was killed after an active shooter situation unfolded at Perry High School. Five others were hospitalized.
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Watch Russian Soldiers Ravage Ukrainian Sabotage Group Using Kornet Missile
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/watch-russian-soldiers-ravage-ukrainian-sabotage-group-using-kornet-missile-1115975563.html
January 4, 2024, 3:20 PM
Kornet is a man-portable anti-tank guided missile designed to destroy armored vehicles. The new modifications of the Kornet are equipped with an automatic target tracker and an improved warhead.
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Russian Air Defenses Foil Ukrainian Attack on Crimea - Sevastopol Governor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/russian-air-defenses-foil-ukrainian-attack-on-crimea---sevastopol-governor-1115976952.html
January 4, 2024, 3:07 PM
Russian air defenses mobilized to repel a Ukrainian airborne attack against the city on January 4.
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Russia: West Has Spent $200 Billion Funding Ukraine Since Conflict Started
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/russia-west-has-spent-200-billion-funding-ukraine-since-conflict-started-1115976174.html
January 4, 2024, 2:46 PM
Western nations ramped up funding to Ukraine shortly after the start of the Russian special military operation. Moscow has repeatedly warned that such assistance only prolongs the conflict.
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DC Think Tank: Israel's Beirut Bomb Forces Hamas, Hezbollah & Iran to Retaliate
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/dc-think-tank-israels-beirut-bomb-forces-hamas-hezbollah--iran-to-retaliate-1115976026.html
January 4, 2024, 1:52 PM
The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft has warned about a potential escalation and retaliatory measures in the Middle East following Saleh al-Arouri's assassination.
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Iraqi Armed Forces Blame US-Led Coalition for Attack on Militia Headquarters in Baghdad
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/iraqi-armed-forces-blame-us-led-coalition-for-attack-on-militia-headquarters-in-baghdad-1115976553.html
January 4, 2024, 1:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Iraqi armed forces on Thursday accused the US-led international coalition of the deadly attack on the militia headquarters in Baghdad, calling it an "act akin to terrorist activities."
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Watch Russian Recon Group Decimate Ukrainian Outpost
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/watch-russian-recon-group-decimate-ukrainian-outpost-1115974141.html
January 4, 2024, 12:15 PM
Russia's Defense Ministry has released footage showing a reconnaissance group in combat action in the special military operation zone.
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Red Sea Crisis is Direct Reflection of Gaza Violence – Russian Envoy to UN
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240104/red-sea-crisis-is-direct-reflection-of-gaza-violence--russian-envoy-to-un-1115972078.html
January 4, 2024, 11:54 AM
The UN Security Council has held a meeting on the escalation in the Red Sea amid ongoing hostilities in the Gaza Strip. Russia's permanent representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia blamed the US for turning a blind eye to Israeli operations and questioned the legitimacy of their actions in the Red Sea.
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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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