Apparent Lighting Strike Near White House Leaves 4 in Critical Condition - DC Fire Dept.
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/apparent-lighting-strike-near-white-house-leaves-4-in-critical-condition---dc-fire-dept-1098129666.html
August 5, 2022, 12:34 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Four people are in critical condition in the wake of an apparent lighting strike near the White House, DC Fire and EMS said in a statement.
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Johnny Depp and Jeff Beck Accused of Stealing Lyrics From 1960’s Folklorist
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/johnny-depp-and-jeff-beck-accused-of-stealing-lyrics-from-1960s-folklorist-1098129515.html
August 5, 2022, 12:27 AM
Johnny Depp, 59, and Jeff Beck, 78, have been accused of stealing lyrics from a man named “Slim Wilson,” who was imprisoned at the Missouri State Penitentiary when he was discovered by renowned folklorist Bruce Jackson in 1964. Jackson has claimed that the two rockstars have “ripped off one of the best narrators” he’s ever heard.
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China Calls on US to Reduce Its Nuclear Arsenal - Representative to NPT Conference
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/china-calls-on-us-to-reduce-its-nuclear-arsenal---representative-to-npt-conference-1098129410.html
August 4, 2022, 11:44 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - China calls on the United States to show responsibility as a nuclear power and significantly reduce its nuclear arsenal, Ding Tongbing, the division director of the Arms Control Department of the Chinese Foreign Ministry said at the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Review Conference.
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Senior Defense Official Directs Pentagon Employees to Retain Text Messages, Other Data
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/senior-defense-official-directs-pentagon-employees-to-retain-text-messages-other-data-1098129312.html
August 4, 2022, 11:39 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks has issued a memorandum to Department of Defense (DoD) employees directing employees to retain federal records, including text messages, Acting Press Secretary Todd Breasseale said.
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Inflation in the Netherlands Reaches 10.3% in July for 1st Time Since 1975 - Statistics Agency
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/inflation-in-netherlands-reaches-103-in-july-for-1st-time-since-1975---statistics-agency-1098129081.html
August 4, 2022, 11:19 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The inflation in the Netherlands reached 10.3 percent in July for the first time since 1975, the Dutch Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) said.
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Once-Eradicated Polio Detected in More New York Water Samples, Triggering Community Spread Fears
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/once-eradicated-polio-detected-in-more-new-york-water-samples-triggering-community-spread-fears-1098128500.html
August 4, 2022, 11:10 PM
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) reported on Thursday two important revelations about polio in the Big Apple, including that a previously detected case is genetically linked to cases spotted earlier in Israel that were vaccine-derived.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Removes State Attorney He Claims is ‘Woke’
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/florida-gov-ron-desantis-removes-state-attorney-he-claims-is-woke-1098128336.html
August 4, 2022, 10:37 PM
State attorneys are responsible for which cases go to trial. Typically, they look over police reports and decide if the case will move forward. They can also make broad decisions on what crimes their office will pursue, but where their authority ends and state law begins is not always clear.
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EPA Probe Finds DDT Dumped Off California Coast Was Only Measured in Barrels, Not Contained In Them
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/epa-probe-finds-ddt-dumped-off-california-coast-was-only-measured-in-barrels-not-contained-in-them-1098127552.html
August 4, 2022, 10:26 PM
After it was found to be poisoning humans and wildlife alike, in particular rapidly killing off birds, the pesticide Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) was banned by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1972. Since then, endangered species like the bald eagle have flourished, but the leftover chemicals produced massive waste.
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Mysterious Pair of Deadly Home Fires Kill 4 in Nebraska, Police Say Foul Play Suspected
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/mysterious-pair-of-deadly-home-fires-kill-4-in-nebraska-police-say-foul-play-suspected-1098127806.html
August 4, 2022, 10:12 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Four people were killed in a pair of home fires in the small town of Laurel, Nebraska, that law enforcement suspect could be the result of foul play, Nebraska State Police Colonel John Bolduc said during a press conference.
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US Does Not Deploy Nuclear Armed Missiles Outside Its Territory - Special Envoy
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/us-does-not-deploy-nuclear-armed-missiles-outside-its-territory---special-envoy-1098127238.html
August 4, 2022, 10:05 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The United States does not deploy nuclear armed missiles outside of its territory, US Special Representative for Nuclear Nonproliferation Adam Sheinman said during the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) review conference.
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White House Says No Calls to Announce Between Biden, Putin Regarding Prisoner Swap
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/white-house-says-no-calls-to-announce-between-biden-putin-regarding-prisoner-swap-1098127103.html
August 4, 2022, 9:49 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The negotiations on a potential prisoner swap with Russia for Paul Whelan and Brittney Griner are being held at various levels, National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby said on Thursday.
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Tybuffoon Pelosi Hits Taipei
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/tybuffoon-pelosi-hits-taipei-1098126967.html
August 4, 2022, 9:28 PM
After Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taipei, tensions between Taiwan and mainland China have been at their highest point in recent memory. Less than 24 hours after her visit, China demonstrated its long-range missile capabilities by firing at least 11 missiles around the island on Thursday.
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Police Change Course on Rep. Jackie Walorski’s Death, Her Car Now Deemed at Fault for Accident
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/police-change-course-on-rep-jackie-walorskis-death-her-car-now-deemed-at-fault-for-accident-1098126671.html
August 4, 2022, 9:23 PM
Police have corrected false information involving the crash that killed U.S. Republican Representative Jackie Walorski along with three other individuals. On Wednesday, officials initially reported that Walorski and her two passengers were killed by an oncoming car that strayed over the centerline.
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US Expects Further Incursions From China’s Military in Taiwan Territory - Kirby
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/us-expects-further-incursions-from-chinas-military-in-taiwan-territory---kirby-1098126561.html
August 4, 2022, 9:07 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US government expects China's People’s Liberation Army to proceed with further military incursions in Taiwan’s territory, National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby said on Thursday.
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Ankara Says Grain Prices Drop From $450 to $350 After Grain Deal in Istanbul
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/ankara-says-grain-prices-drop-from-450-to-350-after-grain-deal-in-istanbul-1098126463.html
August 4, 2022, 8:59 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Grain prices dropped from $440-$450 to $350-$355 after the signing of the UN-brokered grain deal in Istanbul, whose aim was to prevent a global food crisis, Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Vahit Kirisci said on Thursday.
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US Declares Monkeypox Public Health Emergency - HHS Secretary
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/us-declares-monkeypox-public-health-emergency---hhs-secretary-1098126324.html
August 4, 2022, 8:29 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States declared monkeypox a public health emergency amid a growing number of cases across the country, Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a telephone briefing with reporters on Thursday.
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Electric Scooter Fire Blamed for Deaths of Woman, Girl in New York Apartment Block
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/electric-scooter-fire-blamed-for-deaths-of-woman-girl-in-new-york-apartment-block-1098125843.html
August 4, 2022, 8:22 PM
The proliferation in rechargeable electric scooters in cities around the globe has brought with it a number of dangers, ranging from sidewalk collisions with pedestrians to spontaneously erupting battery fires.
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Scientists Discover Way to Study Ancient 'Haloes' of Universe’s Dark Matter
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/scientists-discover-way-to-study-ancient-haloes-of-universes-dark-matter--1098125233.html
August 4, 2022, 6:52 PM
The researchers addressed one of the favorite sources of information about our universe’s early times – cosmic microwave background – for assistance in studying the matter we can't currently see or detect.
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Prince Harry Reportedly Files Second Lawsuit Against UK Government, Scotland Yard
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/prince-harry-reportedly-files-second-lawsuit-against-uk-government-scotland-yard-1098125130.html
August 4, 2022, 6:41 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Prince Harry has filed a second lawsuit against the UK government and Scotland Yard related to the decision that bans him from paying for police protection when in the country, according to the court's ruling disseminated by UK media on Thursday.
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US Charges Four Louisville Police Officers in Breonna Taylor’s Death
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/us-charges-four-louisville-police-officers-in-breonna-taylors-death-1098124937.html
August 4, 2022, 6:24 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Justice Department charged four current and former Louisville police officers involved in Breonna Taylor's death for violating federal civil rights laws including falsifying the affidavit used to acquire a search warrant, Attorney General Merrick Garland said on Thursday.
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PHOTOS: SpaceX Team Heading to Australia to Check Reports of Debris From Dragon's Trunk
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/photos-spacex-team-heading-to-australia-to-check-reports-of-debris-from-dragons-trunk-1098124824.html
August 4, 2022, 6:10 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A SpaceX team is currently heading to Australia to check recent reports of debris from the space capsule Dragon’s trunk that was found on a farm, the company’s Human Spaceflight Program Senior Director Benjamin Reed said on Thursday.
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Germany Claims Ukraine Promised Not to Transfer Aid Weapons to Third Parties
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/germany-claims-ukraine-promised-not-to-transfer-aid-weapons-to-third-parties-1098124678.html
August 4, 2022, 6:08 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - Ukraine pledged not to transfer or export weapons supplied to it by Germany to any third parties, according to the German federal government's response to an inquiry of a Bundestag lawmaker published on the German parliament's website on Thursday.
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Pelosi's Taiwan Trip: How China Could Wreak Vengeance on Taipei & Washington
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/pelosis-taiwan-trip-how-china-could-wreak-vengeance-on-taipei--washington-1098124195.html
August 4, 2022, 5:48 PM
While it was US Democratic lawmaker Nancy Pelosi who angered Beijing by landing in Taipei on August 2, it's Taiwan which may pay the price, CNN suggested on August 4.
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‘We Hope’ More Americans Become Unemployed, Leaked Bank of America Memo Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/we-hope-more-americans-become-unemployed-leaked-bank-of-america-memo-says-1098123895.html
August 4, 2022, 5:45 PM
A leaked internal memo by a senior Bank of America executive has cast new aspersions on the country’s wealthy elite, revealing the budding recession to be an instrument of class warfare.
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Donald Trump's Children Reportedly Questioned by Probe into Ex-POTUS’ Alleged Misconduct
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/donald-trumps-children-reportedly-questioned-by-probe-into-ex-potus-alleged-misconduct-1098123643.html
August 4, 2022, 5:42 PM
Trump has repeatedly tried to block the investigation, accusing Democrat New York Attorney General Letitia James of building a politically driven case against him and slamming the probe a "witch hunt".
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US Reportedly Delaying Minuteman III Missile Test Amid Taiwan Tensions
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/us-reportedly-delaying-minuteman-iii-missile-test-amid-taiwan-tensions-1098123353.html
August 4, 2022, 5:30 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is delaying routine Minuteman III missile test launches to avoid further provoking tensions with China following US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s contentious trip to Taiwan, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
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India Reportedly Monitoring Chinese Surveillance Warship En Route to Sri Lanka Port
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/india-reportedly-monitoring-chinese-surveillance-warship-en-route-to-sri-lanka-1098123231.html
August 4, 2022, 5:29 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - India is closely monitoring a Chinese navy vessel headed to Sri Lanka to top up its oil tank and has concerns over the ship's equipment including tracking antennas and sensors, Indian broadcaster NDTV reported on Thursday, citing sources.
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US' 'One China' Stance Went Out of Window With Pelosi's Taiwan Trip, Analyst Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/us-one-china-stance-went-out-of-window-with-pelosis-taiwan-trip-analyst-says-1098122763.html
August 4, 2022, 5:18 PM
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a provocative trip to Taiwan, which mainland China sees as an inalienable part of its territory. Beijing slammed her visit, stressing that "those who offend China will be punished." China has also launched military drills around the island to boost its preparedness.
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Pelosi Visits Demilitarized Zone During Trip to S. Korea
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/pelosi-visits-demilitarized-zone-during-trip-to-s-korea-1098122604.html
August 4, 2022, 4:31 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A US congressional delegation visited the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on the border between North and South Korea as part of its trip to the Indo-Pacific region, US House Speaker and delegation leader, Nancy Pelosi, said on Thursday.
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Russian Peackeepers Detect 4 Nagorno-Karabakh Ceasefire Violations by Azerbaijan Over Past 24 Hours
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/kremlin-russia-concerned-over-escalation-in-nagorno-karabakh-1098122186.html
August 4, 2022, 4:27 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is concerned over the escalation in Nagorno-Karabakh, and calls on Armenia and Azerbaijan to exercise restraint and implement trilateral agreements, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday.
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Lavrov Talked to Everyone Who Did Not Hide at ASEAN Dinner, Russian Delegation Says on Blinken
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/lavrov-says-had-no-contacts-with-blinken-during-asean-meetings-on-thursday-1098122008.html
August 4, 2022, 4:25 PM
PHNOM PENH (Sputnik) - During the ASEAN gala dinner in Cambodia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov talked to everyone who was not hiding, the Russian delegation told Sputnik, commenting on the White House's statements about a possible contact between the Russian minister and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
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Austin Names Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder as New Pentagon Press Secretary
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/austin-names-brig-gen-patrick-ryder-as-new-pentagon-press-secretary---statement-1098121888.html
August 4, 2022, 4:20 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Air Force Public Affairs Director Patrick Ryder has been assigned to serve as the Defense Department’s press secretary following the departure of John Kirby from the post earlier this year, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Thursday.
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US-Russia Trade Reached Record Low in June 2022 - Census Bureau
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/us-russia-trade-reached-record-low-in-june-2022---census-bureau-1098121757.html
August 4, 2022, 4:19 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The trade balance between Russia and the United States has hit a record low amid an increasing number of US-imposed sanctions and other restrictive measures, according to the latest data published by the Census Bureau on Thursday.
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President of Indian National Cultural Center: India Day Would Be Impossible Without Russians' Love
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/president-of-indian-national-cultural-center-india-day-would-be-impossible-without-russians-love-1098119371.html
August 4, 2022, 4:12 PM
The upcoming India Day Festival, which is slated to be held in Moscow from August 11-14, is dedicated to the 75th anniversary of Russian-Indian diplomatic relations. The festival has been held annually since 2014, however, there was a two-year hiatus in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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FBI Considers Domestic Violent Extremists as Top Domestic Terrorism Threat
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/fbi-considers-domestic-violent-extremists-as-top-domestic-terrorism-threat-1098121412.html
August 4, 2022, 4:09 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The FBI considers domestic violent extremists (DVEs) to be the main domestic terrorism threat, and the number of investigations of suspected DVEs has doubled over the past two years, FBI Director Christopher Wray told the Senate on Thursday.
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UN Security Council Welcomes Truce in Yemen, Hopes for Political Settlement
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/un-security-council-welcomes-truce-in-yemen-hopes-for-political-settlement---statement-1098121203.html
August 4, 2022, 4:08 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The UN Security Council issued a statement on Thursday saying that it welcomes the renewal of the truce in Yemen and hopes it will lead to a comprehensive political settlement, the Office of the Spokesperson of the UN Secretary-General said in a statement on Thursday.
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How Ukrainians Sell NATO-Supplied Weapons Abroad
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/exclusive-ukrainians-sell-nato-supplied-weapons-abroad-1098120922.html
August 4, 2022, 4:07 PM
Following the start of the Russian special military operation in Ukraine, western countries pledged to provide billions of dollars in aid for Kiev, but most of it has arrived in the form of weapons to fight Russian troops. However, it would seem that some Ukrainians found a better use for the arms.
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Afghan Envoy: US Strike on Al-Qaeda Chief Killed Family Members of Taliban Leader Sirajuddin Haqqani
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/afghan-envoy-us-strike-on-al-qaeda-chief-killed-family-members-of-taliban-leader-sirajuddin-haqqani-1098119485.html
August 4, 2022, 3:59 PM
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) eliminated al-Qaeda* leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike in Afghanistan's capital of Kabul on Sunday. The counter-terrorism operation was confirmed by President Joe Biden.
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FBI Chief Concerned Daesh, Al-Qaeda to Carry Out, Inspire Attacks Against US After Al-Zawahiri Death
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/fbi-chief-concerned-daesh-al-qaeda-intend-to-carry-out-inspire-attacks-against-us--1098118639.html
August 4, 2022, 2:41 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The FBI is worried that foreign terrorist organizations, such as Daesh* and al-Qaeda*, still have plans to either launch or inspire large-scale attacks against the United States, FBI Director Christopher Wray told the Senate on Thursday.
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Jared Kushner Claims Ex-White House Chief Secretly Eavesdropped All of Trump’s Calls
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/jared-kushner-claims-ex-white-house-chief-secretly-eavesdropped-all-of-trumps-calls-1098118472.html
August 4, 2022, 2:31 PM
Several months before John Kelly stepped down as White House chief of staff in late 2018, his relations with then-US President Donald Trump deteriorated significantly after Kelly allegedly labeled his boss an “idiot” multiple times, and portrayed himself as the only person defending the country.
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Observer: Dems Don't Care That Inflation Reduction Act Could Exacerbate Recession
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/observer-dems-dont-care-that-inflation-reduction-act-could-exacerbate-recession-1098118229.html
August 4, 2022, 2:30 PM
The Democratic Party's Inflation Reduction Act is "American Recession Plan 2.0," Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy (R) told KNOE on August 3. The bill was brought forward by West Virginia Democrat Senator Joe Manchin and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (NY) on July 27.
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Forty Countries Confirm Participation in Russia's 2022 Eastern Economic Forum
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/forty-countries-confirm-participation-in-russias-2022-eastern-economic-forum-1098117854.html
August 4, 2022, 1:45 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A total of 40 countries have confirmed that their representatives will take part in Russia's annual Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in September, with some heads of state and high profile guests also expected to attend, executive secretary of the EEF organizing committee Anton Kobyakov said on Thursday.
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WTI Crude Drops Below $90 Per Barrel First Time Since February 21
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/wti-crude-drops-below-90-per-barrel-first-time-since-february-21-1098117637.html
August 4, 2022, 1:41 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Global oil prices are trading down about 1%, and US crude blend WTI fell below $90 per barrel for the first time since February 21, trading data shows.
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Japanese Journalist Reportedly Detained in Myanmar Charged With Sedition
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/japanese-journalist-reportedly-detained-in-myanmar-charged-with-sedition-1098117382.html
August 4, 2022, 1:37 PM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - A Japanese journalist Toru Kubota detained in Myanmar has been charged with sedition and violation of the country's immigration control law, the Jiji Press news agency reported on Thursday, citing Myanmar's military.
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Blue Origin Launches NS-22 Space Tourist Mission
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/blue-origin-launches-ns-22-space-tourist-mission-1098097712.html
August 4, 2022, 1:20 PM
The crew includes six people, among whom are the first Portuguese and Egyptians to travel into space - businessman Mario Ferreira and Sara Sabry, respectively, as well as Americans Coby Cotton, Clint Kelly III, Steve Young and Vanessa O'Brien.
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Indian Apple Farmers in Himachal Pradesh Protest Tax Hike
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/indian-apple-farmers-in-himachal-pradesh-protest-tax-hike-1098099127.html
August 4, 2022, 1:19 PM
Approximately 20 percent of the state population is directly or indirectly involved in apple cultivation, manufacturing or selling. Over 90% of production goes to the domestic market.
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DeSantis to Make ‘Major’ Announcement That Will Cause ‘Liberal Media Meltdown of the Year’
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/desantis-to-make-major-announcement-that-will-cause-liberal-media-meltdown-of-the-year--1098115648.html
August 4, 2022, 1:11 PM
An opinion poll published by the Center for American Politics at Harvard University in early July indicated that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is among the most positively-viewed lawmakers in the US, outperforming an array of fellow Republican Party members in terms of net ratings.
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EU Gas Consumption Reduction Plan to Be Finalized on August 5, Source Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/eu-gas-consumption-reduction-plan-to-be-finalized-on-august-5-source-says-1098115934.html
August 4, 2022, 1:09 PM
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - The European Union has set in motion the written procedure for the final adoption of the plan on the voluntary reduction of gas consumption by 15% in the upcoming months, which should be finalized on August 5, an EU source told journalists on Thursday.
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Russian Defense Ministry: Spread of COVID-19 Pandemic Suggests Could Have Been Created by US
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/russian-defense-ministry-spread-of-covid-19-pandemic-indicates-man-made-nature-us-involvement-1098115367.html
August 4, 2022, 12:42 PM
The World Health Organization's probe into the origins of the disease that sent countries across the globe into lockdowns returned inconclusive results. The US, in turn, attempted to pin the responsibility for the pandemic on China, but later admitted to having no concrete evidence to back up the claim.
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'Clown': Former Pakistani Minister Slammed After Video of Him Spitting During a TV Debate Goes Viral
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/clown-former-pakistani-minister-slammed-after-video-of-him-spitting-during-a-tv-debate-goes-viral-1098112759.html
August 4, 2022, 12:34 PM
Former Pakistan Interior and Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmad has often found himself in the news, albeit for the wrong reasons. In 2020, TikTok star Hareem Shah accused him of exposing himself to her.
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DHS Inspector General Overseeing Jan.6 Secret Service Probe Previously Misled Investigators: Report
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/dhs-inspector-general-overseeing-jan6-secret-service-probe-previously-misled-investigators-report-1098113357.html
August 4, 2022, 12:27 PM
Joseph Cuffari has been facing calls to step down amid allegations of a cover-up in his Office of the inspector General's probe into the US Secret Service’s deleted messages related to the January 2021 Capitol breach.
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'50 is a Good Number to Stop': SNL Could be Ending Soon, Comic Kenan Thompson Suggests
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/50-is-a-good-number-to-stop-snl-could-be-ending-soon-comic-kenan-thompson-suggests-1098112648.html
August 4, 2022, 12:23 PM
The premiere of season 47 of SNL served as a major warning for NBC, as it managed to attract less than 5 mln viewers - compared to the 8.2 million viewers of the season 46 premiere, which aired in 2020.
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Tokyo Lodges Protest With Beijing After 5 Chinese Missiles Fell in Japan's EEZ, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/tokyo-lodges-protest-with-beijing-after-5-chinese-missiles-fell-in-japans-eez-reports-say-1098114192.html
August 4, 2022, 12:23 PM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Tokyo has lodged a protest with Beijing after five Chinese missiles fell in the exclusive economic zone of Japan, the Kyodo news agency reported on Thursday.
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Rare Snake 'Calliophis Castoe' Captured on Camera in India's Maharashtra - Photo
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/rare-snake-calliophis-castoe-captured-on-camera-in-indias-maharashtra---photo-1098111316.html
August 4, 2022, 12:18 PM
Calliophis castoe, also known as a coral snake, is touted as one of the least-known venomous snake species found in India. It belongs to the Elapidae family. The reptile has 15 recognized genus, of which five have been spotted in the country.
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India, US Set to Begin Two-Week-Long Military Exercise in Uttarakhand in October
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/india-us-set-to-begin-two-week-long-military-exercise-in-uttarakhand-in-october-1098102739.html
August 4, 2022, 12:11 PM
The "Yudh Abhyas" ("War Practice" in English) is the oldest military exercise between the armies of India and the United States. The joint drill first took place in India's north-eastern state of Mizoram in 2004. It has been hosted alternately by the two countries since then.
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Russian Court Sentences US Basketball Player Brittney Griner to Nine Years in Prison
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/russian-prosecutors-seek-95-year-prison-term-for-us-basketball-player-brittney-griner-1098112598.html
August 4, 2022, 11:49 AM
US President Joe Biden earlier announced that Washington had made an offer to Moscow on returning two Americans, including basketball player Brittney Griner. Media reports suggest that the US is ready to trade the Russian national Viktor Bout, who remains incarcerated on weapons trafficking charges, which he denies.
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Lavrov Participates in Russia-ASEAN Ministerial Conference in Cambodia
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/lavrov-participates-in-russia-asean-ministerial-conference-in-cambodia-1098108046.html
August 4, 2022, 11:47 AM
The Russian top diplomat arrived in Cambodia earlier this week for a two-day trip and has already held talks with the country's Prime Minister Hun Sen and Laos' Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith.
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UK Homebuyers Witness Biggest Interest Rate Hike Since 1995 as Inflation Soars
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/uk-homebuyers-witness-biggest-interest-rate-hike-since-1995-as-inflation-soars-1098105324.html
August 4, 2022, 11:41 AM
Attorney General Suella Braverman said the Bank of England had been "too slow" to raise the base lending rate. She added that Conservative leadership frontrunner Liz Truss, whose campaign she is backing, would review the UK central bank's mandate if she succeeds Boris Johnson as prime minister.
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India Blasts US for 'Misrepresenting' Facts in Its Religious Freedom Report
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/india-blasts-us-for-misrepresenting-facts-in-its-religious-freedom-report-1098109140.html
August 4, 2022, 11:21 AM
In its annual report submitted to Congress in April, the US religious freedom panel named India a "country of particular concern," alongside Pakistan, China, and North Korea. The US has placed India in this category following a gap of 18 years.
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Report: Russia Overtakes US to Become India’s Third-Largest Coal Supplier in July
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/report-russia-overtakes-us-to-become-indias-third-largest-coal-supplier-in-july-1098110472.html
August 4, 2022, 11:19 AM
According to tanker tracking data obtained by Reuters, Russia became India’s second-largest oil supplier in June this year, replacing Saudi Arabia. As of now, Iraq ranks first.
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Kremlin: China's Military Exercises Off Taiwan Its Sovereign Right
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/kremlin-chinas-military-exercises-off-taiwan-its-sovereign-right-1098110722.html
August 4, 2022, 10:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China's military exercises near Taiwan are its sovereign right, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday, noting that tensions in the region were artificially provoked by the visit of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the island.
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EU Chief Urges Lebanon to Complete Probe Into Deadly Beirut Blast
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/eu-chief-urges-lebanon-to-complete-probe-into-deadly-beirut-blast-1098110607.html
August 4, 2022, 10:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The investigation into a deadly explosion that decimated the Beirut port and killed over 200 needs to be completed promptly to deliver justice to the victims, European Council chief Charles Michel said Thursday.
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After All This Time: Scholars in Haiti Discover Magnolia Species Lost for Almost Century
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/after-all-this-time-scholars-in-haiti-discover-magnolia-species-lost-for-almost-century-1098106331.html
August 4, 2022, 10:29 AM
The rare flower tree was believed to have been lost since 1925. Its habitat was the forest of Morne Colombo, however, at least 99% of Haiti's original forests were destroyed, and many native species can only be found in inaccessible areas of the country.
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China's Temperatures Have Risen Faster than the Global Average Over the Past 70 Years
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/chinas-temperatures-have-risen-faster-than-the-global-average-over-the-past-70-years-1098108673.html
August 4, 2022, 10:26 AM
In July, China issued the highest heat alert for almost 70 cities. The heatwave in 2022 was recorded to arrive earlier than usual, and the average temperatures for June hit the highest since 1873, according to Reuters.
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Spanish Law Enforcers Warn That Energy Saving Measures May Cause Hike in Crimes, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/spanish-law-enforcers-warn-that-energy-saving-measures-may-cause-hike-in-crimes-reports-say-1098109601.html
August 4, 2022, 10:24 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Spanish law enforcement officials and politicians warn that cutting lighting in store windows and public buildings, one of the measures in the energy saving plan recently proposed by the government, may result in higher levels of crime, Spanish daily Razon reported on Thursday.
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Twitter Blocks Ria Novosti Accounts in EU and UK
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/twitter-blocks-ria-novosti-accounts-in-eu-and-uk-1098109276.html
August 4, 2022, 10:16 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Twitter accounts of Ria Novosti are blocked in all countries of the European Union and the United Kingdom.
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Hunter Biden Reportedly Involved in 2018 Deal on Ukraine’s Grain Supplies to China
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/hunter-biden-reportedly-involved-in-2018-deal-on-ukraines-grain-supplies-to-china-1098108463.html
August 4, 2022, 10:02 AM
Hunter Biden is at the center of a federal investigation that, in particular, is looking into whether the 52-year-old violated US laws when he became embroiled in financial and business dealings in foreign countries during his father’s vice presidency between 2009 and 2017.
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BJP Parliamentarian Heavily Fined For Violating Traffic Norms During Tricolor March
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/bjp-parliamentarian-heavily-fined-for-violating-traffic-norms-during-tricolor-march-1098100313.html
August 4, 2022, 9:28 AM
Ahead of the upcoming Independence Day of India, Federal Ministry of Culture had organized a huge Tiranga (tricolor) motorbike rally as part of grand celebrations 75 years of country’s independence. Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu flagged of the rally from Red Fort in Delhi.
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Taliban Launch Probe to Find Out if US Killed Al Zawahiri
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/taliban-launch-probe-to-find-out-if-us-killed-al-zawahiri-1098102416.html
August 4, 2022, 9:27 AM
The US claims it's killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, the leader of terrorist group al-Qaeda*, with a missile fired from a drone in Kabul on July 31. However, the US has not released any proof that the strike was a success.
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US Deputy Secretary of State Starts Pacific Tour Amid Spike in Washington-Beijing Regional Tensions
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/us-deputy-secretary-of-state-starts-pacific-tour-amid-spike-in-washington-beijing-regional-tensions-1098105712.html
August 4, 2022, 9:27 AM
In June, China urged the US to make more efforts to ensure the stability of the Asia-Pacific region as the two sides agreed to keep communication channels open so as to “manage differences” on the issue between Beijing and Washington.
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South Korean President Might Have Avoided Meeting Pelosi Not to Irk China - Media
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/south-korean-president-might-have-avoided-meeting-pelosi-not-to-irk-china---media-1098103272.html
August 4, 2022, 9:26 AM
Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi has described Pelosi’s visit as “farce” and “treachery to the international community.” He has accused the Biden administration of using “Taiwan separatist forces” to “contain” Beijing’s growing global influence.
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Moscow Tells Norwegian Envoy That Consul Who Said She 'Hates Russians' Cannot Stay in Country
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/russia-tells-norwegian-ambassador-that-consul-general-must-leave-after-i-hate-russians-rant-1098106865.html
August 4, 2022, 9:21 AM
An employee of Norway's Consulate General in Murmansk, Russia, was caught on record in the middle of an emotional rant during which she confessed that she "hate[s] Russians". The consul was complaining about a room booking mix-up taking too long to resolve and her room being insufficiently clean.
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Lawyer: Russian Citizen Vinnik Sent to Paris Airport as France Approves His Extradition to Greece
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/paris-court-approves-us-request-on-withdrawal-extradition-request-on-russian-citizen-vinnik-1098106754.html
August 4, 2022, 9:19 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The Investigation Chamber of the Paris Court of Appeal on Thursday approved the US request to withdraw Russian citizen Alexander Vinnik’s extradition request, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
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India's IT Firms Poised to Grow More, Expert Says Amid Gloomy Western Investment Research Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/indias-it-firms-poised-to-grow-more-expert-says-amid-gloomy-western-investment-research-reports-1098075364.html
August 4, 2022, 9:13 AM
JP Morgan, Nomura, and others forecast a pessimistic scenario for India's IT services industry in 2023 due to a "potential decline in orders from the key market of IT" amid a slow-down of the Western economies. However, others disagree.
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Dream Job Indeed: US Mattress Firm Looks to Hire Professional Snoozers
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/dream-job-indeed-us-mattress-firm-looks-to-hire-professional-snoozers-1098097956.html
August 4, 2022, 8:52 AM
What could be a better job profile than to just sleep and get paid for it? It seems like there is a chance to land such a dream job, as a large number of candidates are applying for jobs as professional sleepers.
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Russia's Medvedev Says US Will Face Global Consequences After Pelosi’s Trip to Taiwan
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/russias-medvedev-says-us-will-face-global-consequences-after-pelosis-trip-to-taiwan-1098104563.html
August 4, 2022, 8:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States will see serious global consequences, such as deteriorating security situation in Asia, after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council and ex-president Dmitry Medvedev told Sputnik on Thursday.
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Five Dead as Ukraine Shells Donetsk Drama Theater Amid Farewell to Deceased Colonel Kachura - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/ukrainian-troops-shell-donetsk-drama-theater-hosting-farewell-to-deceased-colonel-kachura-1098102976.html
August 4, 2022, 8:14 AM
DONETSK (Sputnik) - Ukrainian troops have shelled the building of the Donetsk Drama Theater, hosting the farewell to the deceased Olga Kachura — the legendary commander of the rocket artillery division of the People's Militia of the DPR, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Thursday.
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Denmark's Own Gas Production Won't Be Relaunched Until Next Winter
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/denmarks-own-gas-production-wont-be-relaunched-until-next-winter-1098101849.html
August 4, 2022, 7:53 AM
The delay on the Tyra gas field, which before closure amid the so-called “Green switch” provided 90 percent of Denmark's gas output, has appeared to cloud the Nordic country's ambitions to help alleviate the current energy crisis.
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ASEAN Warns of ‘Open Conflict’ Among Major Powers Amid Cross-Strait Tensions Over Pelosi’s Visit
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/asean-warns-of-open-conflict-among-major-powers-amid-cross-strait-tensions-over-pelosis-visit-1098096124.html
August 4, 2022, 7:45 AM
Beijing has hit out at the US for introducing the Taiwan issue into its “regional strategy”, saying that Washington’s policy will stoke tensions. Soon after landing in Phnom Penh to attend ASEAN meetings, Chinese FM Wang Yi described Pelosi’s Taiwan visit as a “farce” and said that Taiwan would eventually be re-united with the mainland.
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Video of 'Missiles Being Launched Into Taiwan Strait' Goes Viral on Chinese Social Media
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/video-of-missiles-being-launched-into-taiwan-strait-goes-viral-on-chinese-social-media-1098101242.html
August 4, 2022, 7:36 AM
The People's Liberation Army is holding exercises in multiple areas around Taiwan, with reports suggesting it would be the first time the Chinese military have fired live long-range artillery across the Taiwan Strait.
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Japanese Airlines Alter Flight Routes Over Chinese Military Drills, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/japanese-airlines-alter-flight-routes-over-chinese-military-drills-reports-say-1098100877.html
August 4, 2022, 7:10 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Large Japanese airlines and shipping companies decided not to cancel August 4 flights despite large-scale military exercises of the Chinese army in waters around Taiwan, but are going to alter their routes, the Kyodo news agency reported.
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Russia to Send More Military Instructors to CAR at Request of Authorities, Head of OUIS Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/russia-to-boost-number-of-military-instructors-in-car-at-request-of-authorities-head-of-ouis-says-1098099839.html
August 4, 2022, 6:58 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow will ramp up the number of Russian instructors in the law enforcement agencies of the Central African Central African Republic (CAR) upon the request of the country's leadership, Alexander Ivanov, the director general of the Officers Union for International Security (OUIS), said on Thursday.
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Liz Truss Launches Verbal Attack on China as She Defends Nancy Pelosi's 'Right' to Visit Taiwan
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/liz-truss-launches-verbal-attack-on-china-as-she-defends-nancy-pelosis-right-to-visit-taiwan-1098095265.html
August 4, 2022, 5:49 AM
Late last month, Liz Truss pledged to counter China's push for global dominance by forging stronger Commonwealth trade ties if she becomes prime minister. The UK foreign secretary added that she is seeking to offer nations “a clear alternative to growing malign influence from Beijing.”
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Beijing Warns Washington's Taiwan Policies Will Fail as Chinese Military Launches Major Drills
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/beijing-warns-us-plan-to-deter-china-wont-prevent-taiwans-imminent-reunification-with-mainland-1098095217.html
August 4, 2022, 5:25 AM
On Wednesday, top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi condemned US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, pledging to slap “tough” sanctions in a retaliation move.
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Swedish TV Apologizes for 'Wrong' Report on Ukrainians Weeping With Joy Over Russian Passports
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/swedish-tv-apologizes-for-wrong-ukraine-story-on-people-weeping-with-joy-over-russian-passports-1098094412.html
August 4, 2022, 5:23 AM
A story in which the residents of the city of Kherson were shown with tears of joy over becoming Russian citizens sparked dozens of complaints from angry viewers, who thought that the reporting “reeked of Russian propaganda”, based on how different it was from the typical Western coverage of the conflict.
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Ukraine Endangers Civilians by Setting Up Military Bases in Schools, Residential Areas - Watchdog
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/ukraine-endangers-civilians-by-setting-up-military-bases-in-schools-residential-areas---watchdog-1098094013.html
August 4, 2022, 5:18 AM
The Amnesty International organization interviewed witnesses, suggesting that on multiple occasions, Ukrainian soldiers opened fire from positions located mere dozens of meters from people's houses, which resulted in casualties among residents.
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Japan Still Interested in Participating in Russian-led Sakhalin-2 Gas Project - Minister
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/japan-still-interested-in-participating-in-russian-led-sakhalin-2-gas-project---minister-1098093808.html
August 4, 2022, 3:45 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japan is still interested in participating in the multi-party oil and gas project Sakhalin-2, where Russia's Gazprom is the majority shareholder, Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Koichi Hagiuda said on Thursday.
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Study: Student Monitoring Software is Hurting Students, Targets LGBTQ+
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/study-student-monitoring-software-is-hurting-students-targets-lgbtq-1098093659.html
August 4, 2022, 3:35 AM
As the pandemic raged, parents and school administrators were looking for ways to continue the education of America’s children, and online learning took center stage. To facilitate this, schools issued laptops and most installed monitoring software intended to help keep students on task.
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12-Year-Old Girl Escapes Kidnapper, Leading Alabama Police to Discover 2 Bodies
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/12-year-old-girl-escapes-kidnapper-leading-alabama-police-to-discover-2-bodies-1098093005.html
August 4, 2022, 3:19 AM
Authorities in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, discovered two dead bodies following the escape of a 12-year-old girl from her kidnapper. The young girl was able to chew through her restraints and escaped the mobile home where she had lived with her mother, brother, and the suspect.
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Zelensky Wants to Hold Direct Talks With Chinese President Xi on Conflict in Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/zelenskyy-wants-to-hold-direct-talks-with-chinese-president-xi-on-conflict-in-ukraine-1098092896.html
August 4, 2022, 2:23 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelensky said that he wanted to hold negotiations with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the conflict in Ukraine.
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Archaeologists Find ‘Ghost Footprints’ in Utah
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/archaeologists-find-ghost-footprints-in-utah-1098092143.html
August 4, 2022, 2:01 AM
Footprints left behind by bare human feet may date back as far as 10,000 to 12,000 years ago, when what is now known as Utah was still a vast wetland. At least 88 footprints were discovered, which archeologists say belong to both adults and children from the Paleo-Indian period.
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After Shaming From Vet Groups and Jon Stewart, Republicans Acquiesce on Veterans Bill
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/after-shaming-from-vet-groups-and-jon-stewart-republicans-acquiesce-on-veterans-bill-1098092684.html
August 4, 2022, 1:46 AM
It is estimated that the Department of Veteran Affairs has declined 75% of veteran claims related to burn pits. Exposure to the toxins found in these pits can cause respiratory illness and cancer, but the VA did not consider the exposure service related.
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Maduro Demands Return of Plane Detained in Argentina to Venezuela
https://sputniknews.com/20220804/maduro-demands-return-of-plane-detained-in-argentina-to-venezuela-1098091980.html
August 4, 2022, 12:11 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro demanded the return of the Boeing 747-300M transport aircraft detained in Argentina.
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Iran Waiting for US Assurances to Resume Implementation of Nuclear Agreement - Envoy to UN
https://sputniknews.com/20220803/iran-waiting-for-us-assurances-to-resume-implementation-of-nuclear-agreement---envoy-to-un-1098091867.html
August 3, 2022, 11:52 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Iran is waiting for the United States to provide assurances and will, in turn, resume implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear agreement, Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi said.
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UN Secretariat Refused to Approve IAEA Visit to Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant - Russian FM
https://sputniknews.com/20220803/un-secretariat-refused-to-approve-iaea-visit-to-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant---russian-fm-1098091743.html
August 3, 2022, 11:48 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russia was willing to assist the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) with a potential visit to the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant, but the United Nations Secretariat refused to approve such a visit, Russian Foreign Ministry Nonproliferation and Arms Control Department Deputy Director Igor Vishnevetsky said.
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WATCH Infowars’ Alex Jones Admit Sandy Hook Shooting Was ‘100% Real’ at Defamation Trial
https://sputniknews.com/20220803/watch-infowars-alex-jones-admit-sandy-hook-shooting-was-100-real-at-defamation-trial-1098091218.html
August 3, 2022, 11:34 PM
Infowars founder Alex Jones told a Texas courtroom on Wednesday that he now understands the massacre of 26 people at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, Connecticut, in 2012 was “100% real” and not “a giant hoax,” as he has maintained for years.
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Shark Sightings and Attacks Are Forcing Northeast Beaches to Take Action
https://sputniknews.com/20220803/shark-sightings-and-attacks-are-forcing-northeast-beaches-to-take-action-1098091433.html
August 3, 2022, 11:30 PM
According to the Florida Museum of Natural History, the yearly average of unprovoked shark attacks is 70 worldwide, with an average of five ending fatally. They recommend not wearing shiny jewelry or clothes while in the ocean, as they can be mistaken for fish scales.
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US Senate Secures Votes to Advance Finland, Sweden NATO Membership Applications
https://sputniknews.com/20220803/us-senate-secures-votes-to-advance-finland-sweden-nato-membership-applications-1098090665.html
August 3, 2022, 10:16 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Senate is set to pass a resolution ratifying the applications of Finland and Sweden to join NATO, allowing the Biden administration to submit ratification documents to the alliance.
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Scientists Revive Organ Cells of Dead Pigs
https://sputniknews.com/20220803/scientists-revive-organ-cells-of-dead-pigs-1098090152.html
August 3, 2022, 10:00 PM
Pigs are often used as a stand-in for humans in medical experiments because they’re more similar in size and genetic makeup than mice. A pig heart was even transplanted into a human earlier this year, though the patient died two months later.
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French Parliament Passes Law to Bolster Citizens' Purchasing Power
https://sputniknews.com/20220803/french-parliament-passes-law-to-bolster-citizens-purchasing-power-1098090027.html
August 3, 2022, 9:31 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The Senate, the upper house of the French parliament, has approved a law on emergency measures to shore up citizens' purchasing power amid mounting inflation, French media reported on Wednesday.
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