Turkmenistan Invites UAE Companies to Conduct Joint Gas Field Development
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240106/turkmenistan-invites-uae-companies-to-conduct-joint-gas-field-development-1116013988.html
January 6, 2024, 11:13 AM
ASHGABAT (Sputnik) - Turkmenistan's former president and incumbent upper house chairman, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, has paid a visit to the UAE and invited the country's companies to jointly develop gas fields and build pipelines in the Central Asian nation, the Neytralny Turkmenistan state-run newspaper reported on Saturday.
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Ukraine Loses Over 190 Soldiers in Donetsk Direction Over Past 24 Hours - Russian MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240106/ukraine-loses-over-190-soldiers-in-donetsk-direction-over-past-24-hours---russian-mod-1116013650.html
January 6, 2024, 11:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian armed forces in the Donetsk direction repelled two attacks by Ukraine over the past 24 hours, with Kiev's losses totaling more than 190 servicepeople, a tank and two armored vehicles, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
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Epstein Invoked Fifth Amendment 600 Times in 2016 Testimony – Court
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240106/epstein-invoked-fifth-amendment-600-times-in-2016-testimony--court--1116012028.html
January 6, 2024, 9:01 AM
The notorious US financier died in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Authorities maintain that the 66-year-old committed suicide, but his death has been the subject of scrutiny and conspiracy.
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Why Poland's Plan to Provide Ukraine With Long-Range Missiles is Just Hot Air
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240106/why-polands-plan-to-provide-ukraine-with-long-range-missiles-is-just-hot-air-1116001390.html
January 6, 2024, 9:00 AM
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell discussed providing the Kiev regime with long-range missiles with Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski. How could this initiative pan out for Warsaw?
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Taiwanese Troops Detect 13 Chinese Military Aircraft, 5 Vessels, 2 Balloons Near Island
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240106/taiwanese-troops-detect-13-chinese-military-aircraft-5-vessels-2-balloons-near-island-1116011870.html
January 6, 2024, 8:11 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Taiwanese armed forces have detected 13 Chinese military aircraft, five vessels and two balloons near the island nation over the past day, the Taiwanese Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
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Shadow of January 6 Capitol Riot Looming Large Over US Democracy Three Years After
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240106/shadow-of-january-6-capitol-riot-looming-large-over-us-democracy-three-years-after-1116011104.html
January 6, 2024, 8:06 AM
WASHINGTON(Sputnik) - Three years after the January 6 storming of the US Capitol after then-US President Donald Trump's election defeat, the United States appears to remain in a sort of Cold Civil War, analysts told Sputnik.
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Watch Russian Ka-52 Helicopters Rule the Skies in Ukrainian Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240106/watch-russian-ka-52-helicopters-rule-the-skies-amid-ukrainian-conflict-1116001868.html
January 6, 2024, 8:01 AM
Kiev's forces have been dealt a stinging blow in the Donetsk sector by one of the deadliest weapons at Russia’s disposal.
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Retired US General Weighs in on Why American Army Numbers Smallest Since 1940
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240106/retired-us-general-weighs-in-on-why-american-army-number-smallest-since-1940-1116010321.html
January 6, 2024, 7:41 AM
With the US Army currently facing recruiting shortfalls, throwing more money at the recruiting budget is unlikely to improve the situation, Paul E. Vallely, a retired US Army major general and chairman of the Stand Up America US Foundation, told Sputnik.
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Rublev's 'Trinity' Brought to Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow for Christmas
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240106/rublevs-trinity-brought-to-christ-the-savior-cathedral-in-moscow-for-christmas-1116010976.html
January 6, 2024, 7:35 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The “Trinity” icon by medieval Russian painter Andrey Rublev has been delivered to Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Savior from the Grabar Art Conservation Center and will remain there during the Christmas celebrations, the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) said in a statement.
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Japan Thanks North Korean Leader for Sending Condolences Over Deadly Earthquake
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240106/japan-thanks-north-korean-leader-for-sending-condolences-over-deadly-earthquake-1116010681.html
January 6, 2024, 7:30 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The Japanese government has thanked North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for expressing condolences over a powerful earthquake and a series of strong aftershocks that struck Japan on New Year's Day, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Saturday.
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Watch Russian Su-25 Fighter Jet Strafe Ukrainian Positions With Unguided Missiles
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240106/watch-russian-su-25-fighter-jet-strafe-ukrainian-positions-with-unguided-missiles-1116009949.html
January 6, 2024, 6:08 AM
Since the beginning of its special military operation, Russia quickly achieved air superiority due to the superior technical capabilities of its air force and the outstanding skills of Russian pilots.
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Kim Jong Un and His Daughter Inspect Missile Launchers Facility
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240106/kim-jong-un-and-his-daughter-inspect-missile-launchers-facility--1116009485.html
January 6, 2024, 5:07 AM
The visit to the strategic facility comes in the wake of a worsening security situation on the Korean peninsula following the US and South Korea conducting joint military drills.
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New Images Show What Neptune, Uranus Actually Look Like
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240106/new-images-show-what-neptune-uranus-actually-look-like-1116008717.html
January 6, 2024, 3:54 AM
Recent analysis by scientists at the University of Oxford claims the two “ice giants” share a similar hue.
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Palace of Aigai, Where Alexander The Great Was Crowned, Reopened to Public
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240106/palace-of-aigai-where-alexander-the-great-was-crowned-reopened-to-public--1116008312.html
January 6, 2024, 3:23 AM
Built more than 2,300 years ago, the site would mark the rise of Alexander the Great before being destroyed by Romans in 148 BC.
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Soledar, Artemovsk, Maryinka Significant for Complete Liberation of Donetsk People's Republic
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240106/soledar-artemovsk-maryinka-significant-for-complete-liberation-of-donetsk-peoples-republic-1116007965.html
January 6, 2024, 2:50 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The liberation of Soledar, Artemovsk (Bakhmut), and Maryinka is significant both for security and for the complete liberation of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR), Denis Pushilin, the DPR head, told Sputnik.
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Blinken’s Gaza Diplomacy Reflects ‘Arrogance, Amateurism’ of Biden Administration
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240106/blinkens-gaza-diplomacy-reflects-arrogance-amateurism-of-biden-administration-1116007575.html
January 6, 2024, 2:07 AM
Ajamu Baraka claimed a successful prosecution of Israeli and US officials responsible for “genocide” in Gaza is the only way to end a major threat to the international community.
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Yellen Confirms US Economy Has Acquired ‘Soft Landing’ Status After Recession Worries
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240106/yellen-confirms-us-economy-has-acquired-soft-landing-status-after-recession-worries-1116006471.html
January 6, 2024, 12:01 AM
According to one report, the US was able to add 216,000 jobs in December and held the unemployment rate steady at 3.7%. However, that same report found that job growth slowed overall in 2023.
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Britain's Neocolonial Actions Must End - Russian Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240106/britains-neocolonial-actions-must-end---russian-foreign-ministry-1116005664.html
January 6, 2024, 12:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - London, which accuses Moscow of violating UN Security Council resolutions, should remember its neocolonial actions, including aggression against the population of Yugoslavia, Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, Syria, and military aid to Ukraine, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed.
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NASA’s Experimental X-59 Plane With Unique Feature to Finally Make Debut
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/nasas-experimental-x-59-plane-with-unique-feature-to-finally-make-debut-1116006300.html
January 5, 2024, 11:35 PM
A painted version of the aircraft will be publicly unveiled next week. Engineers hope one distinctive physical characteristic will usher in an age of quieter supersonic flight.
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Biden: Trump 'Echoing the Same Exact Language Used in Nazi Germany'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/biden-trump-echoing-the-same-exact-language-used-in-nazi-germany-1116004079.html
January 5, 2024, 10:30 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden said during a speech in Pennsylvania that some of former US President Donald Trump’s comments are reminiscent of those made by Nazi officials in Germany under the Third Reich.
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Donetsk People's Republic Shelled by Ukraine 48 Times in Past Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/donetsk-peoples-republic-shelled-by-ukraine-48-times-in-past-day-1116005362.html
January 5, 2024, 10:11 PM
DONETSK (Sputnik) - Ukraine shelled the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) 48 times over the past day, the DPR representative office in the Joint Center for Control and Coordination (JCCC) of issues related to Ukraine's war crimes said in a statement.
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Big Brother: How Israeli Military Censors Shape One US Network’s Gaza Coverage
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/big-brother-how-israeli-military-censors-shape-one-us-networks-gaza-coverage-1116004275.html
January 5, 2024, 9:58 PM
“CNN has agreed not to be an independent news outlet,” said one analyst of the cable network, which tailors its reporting to appease the Israeli government in multiple ways.
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Report: Trump Privately Fearing US Supreme Court May Back Colorado Ballot Decision
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/report-trump-privately-fearing-us-supreme-court-may-back-colorado-ballot-decision-1116003826.html
January 5, 2024, 9:20 PM
While the former president has reportedly told close confidantes that he believes the US Supreme Court will vote overwhelmingly in his favor, he has also shown signs of a growing paranoia that the high court may choose to do otherwise.
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US Base Harir in Northern Iraq Attacked by Drone - Kurdistan's Counterterrorism Service
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/us-base-harir-in-northern-iraq-attacked-by-drone---kurdistans-counterterrorism-service-1116003512.html
January 5, 2024, 8:54 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US military base Harir near the city of Erbil in northern Iraq was attacked by a bomb-laden drone on Friday, Iraqi Kurdistan's counterterrorism service said.
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Long-Time NRA Leader Wayne LaPierre Resigns Ahead of Funds Misappropriation Trial
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/long-time-nra-leader-wayne-lapierre-resigns-ahead-of-funds-misappropriation-trial-1116003353.html
January 5, 2024, 8:22 PM
The resignation announcement comes as senior NRA leaders are due to appear in court for years' worth of funds misappropriation that amounted to millions of dollars.
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London Police Say No Probe Launched Into Prince Andrew After Epstein Files Unsealed
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/london-police-say-no-probe-launched-into-prince-andrew-after-epstein-files-unsealed-1116003206.html
January 5, 2024, 7:42 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - London police said on Friday they were not investigating allegations against Prince Andrew after anti-monarchy campaign group Republic filed a report against the Duke of York in connection to recent unsealing of court documents pertaining to the late US financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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New York Attorney General Wants Trump to Pay $370Mln in Civil Fraud Trial - Court Documents
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/new-york-attorney-general-wants-trump-to-pay-370mln-in-civil-fraud-trial---court-documents-1116002963.html
January 5, 2024, 7:33 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - New York Attorney General Letitia James wants to make former president Donald Trump and his fellow defendants pay nearly $370 million for their alleged financial fraud, court documents filed on Friday showed.
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Russia's Remote-Controlled Armored Vehicles Pave the Way to Futuristic 'Robot Wars'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/russias-remote-controlled-armored-vehicles-pave-the-way-to-futuristic-robot-wars-1116001039.html
January 5, 2024, 6:49 PM
As the weapons fielded by Russia in the Ukrainian conflict zone continue to dazzle and dishearten Moscow’s adversaries, it seems that a new Russian unmanned combat vehicle may soon undergo testing in battlefield conditions.
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Does Ukraine Have Any Chance of Winning 'War of Attrition'?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/does-ukraine-have-any-chance-of-winning-war-of-attrition-1116000626.html
January 5, 2024, 6:29 PM
The Russian military has a clear advantage in an unfolding ‘war of attrition' in Ukraine, as it quickly gets advanced and upgraded weapons, whereas the Ukrainian army is struggling to operate its "hodgepodge" of legacy NATO equipment, US military veteran Mark Sleboda told Sputnik.
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‘NATO Lake’: Western Military Bloc Tries to Make It Look Like It 'Owns' Baltic Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/nato-lake-western-military-bloc-tries-to-make-it-look-like-it-owns-baltic-sea-1116000541.html
January 5, 2024, 6:12 PM
Yet another European official has boasted about the prospects of NATO somehow muscling Russia out from the Baltic Sea... sometime in the future... Maybe.
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US House Speaker Considering Direct Talks With Biden on Ukraine Aid, Border - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/us-house-speaker-considering-direct-talks-with-biden-on-ukraine-aid-border---reports-1116000413.html
January 5, 2024, 4:34 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US House Speaker Mike Johnson is contemplating having direct talks with President Joe Biden on the issues of aid for Ukraine and the migrant crisis on the US border with Mexico, Bloomberg reported on Friday.
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US Offers $10 Million Reward for Information on Hamas' Financial Network
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/us-offers-10-million-reward-for-information-on-hamas-financial-network-1116000107.html
January 5, 2024, 4:26 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is offering a reward of up to $10 million for any information leading to the disruption of Hamas’ financial network, particularly on five "financiers" based in Turkiye and Sudan, the State Department said on Friday.
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Watch Russian Howitzer Crews at Work in Ukrainian Conflict
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/watch-russian-howitzer-crews-at-work-in-ukrainian-conflict-1115993299.html
January 5, 2024, 4:16 PM
Neither snow nor rain can deter artillery units of the Russian Armed Forces from meting out deadly punishment to anyone foolish enough to threaten them.
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US House Panels Say Considering Contempt of Congress Charges Against Hunter Biden
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/us-house-panels-say-considering-contempt-of-congress-charges-against-hunter-biden-1115999526.html
January 5, 2024, 4:09 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House Judiciary and Oversight panels said on Friday that they are considering contempt of Congress charges against Hunter Biden for seemingly defying a subpoena to testify in a closed-door deposition.
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Outage Occurs at Estonian-Finnish Undersea Power Cable Estlink 1
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/outage-occurs-at-estonian-finnish-undersea-power-cable-estlink-1-1115999417.html
January 5, 2024, 4:04 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A high-voltage power transmission connection between Estonia and Finland, Estlink 1, went offline on Friday morning, with the cable's power capacity standing at 50 megawatts (MW) at the time of the failure, Finnish grid operator Fingrid said.
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Rival White House Spokespeople Caught in Power Struggle Over Podium
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/rival-white-house-spokespeople-caught-in-power-struggle-over-podium-1115998913.html
January 5, 2024, 3:32 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby have a tense relationship sharing the podium, Axios reported on Friday, citing White House sources.
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UK Navy Slammed for Decommissioning Two Frigates Over Sailor Shortage
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/uk-navy-slammed-for-decommissioning-two-frigates-over-sailor-shortage-1115991722.html
January 5, 2024, 3:29 PM
The British Armed Forces is going through a massive recruitment crisis, with the Royal Navy suffering a collapse in the flow of recruits into the service.
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Ex-Pentagon Analyst: Mideast Crisis May Spiral Out of Control After Beirut and Kerman Blasts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/ex-pentagon-analyst-mideast-crisis-may-spiral-out-of-control-after-beirut-and-kerman-blasts---1115991140.html
January 5, 2024, 3:23 PM
The situation in the Middle East may soon intensify with more attacks expected after blasts in Lebanon and Iran, former Pentagon senior security policy analyst Michael Maloof told Sputnik.
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Some 1,200 Trucks Stuck on Ukrainian-Polish Border Due to Resumed Blockade
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/some-1200-trucks-stuck-on-ukrainian-polish-border-due-to-resumed-blockade-1115992413.html
January 5, 2024, 3:10 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - About 2,000 Ukrainian trucks are stuck on the Ukrainian-Polish border after Polish carriers resumed the blockade of the Shehyni-Medyka checkpoint, the Ukrainian Border Guard Service said on Friday.
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Ukraine ‘Running Low’ on Air Defense Supplies as Russia Steps Up Attacks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/ukraine-running-law-on-air-defense-supplies-as-russia-steps-up-attacks-1115990324.html
January 5, 2024, 2:10 PM
In late December, as part of Moscow's ongoing special operation, the Russian army conducted a series of airstrikes on Ukraine's military infrastructure.
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Russian Electronic Warfare Troops Detect Over 2 Mln Airborne Targets in 2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/russian-electronic-warfare-troops-detect-over-2-mln-airborne-targets-in-2023-1115989760.html
January 5, 2024, 1:52 PM
Western military experts have cited Russia's unmatched capabilities in electronic warfare as one of the key factors contributing to the failure of the Ukrainian counteroffensive.
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US Navy Pays Lockheed $1.15Bln More to Build New Maintenance Sites For F-35
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/us-navy-pays-lockheed-115bln-more-to-build-new-maintenance-sites-for-f-35-1115990710.html
January 5, 2024, 1:14 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Navy has awarded a more than $1.15 billion contract extension to Lockheed Martin to create more maintenance and sustainment sites to ensure the operation of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter fleets of the US armed forces, the Department of Defense announced in a press release.
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Several Suspects in Terrorist Attack in Iran Detained - Interior Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/several-suspects-in-terrorist-attack-in-iran-detained---interior-minister-1115989267.html
January 5, 2024, 12:41 PM
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Several people involved in the deadly terrorist attack in the Iranian city of Kerman have been detained, Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi said on Friday.
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Eurozone Annual Inflation Up to 2.9% in December 2023 From 2.4% in November - Eurostat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/eurozone-annual-inflation-up-to-29-in-december-2023-from-24-in-november---eurostat-1115989152.html
January 5, 2024, 12:34 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The annual inflation in 20 eurozone countries increased to 2.9% in December 2023 from 2.4% in November, preliminary estimates by the European Statistical Office (Eurostat) showed on Friday.
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One in Three UN Countries Are Opting For De-Dollarization
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240105/one-in-three-un-countries-are-opting-for-de-dollarization-1115987761.html
January 5, 2024, 12:11 PM
De-dollarization is the process of reducing the US dollar's hegemony in global trade and financial operations by shifting to alternative exchange methods such as national currencies and domestic payment systems, as well as transferring currency reserves.
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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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