Seoul Expresses Support For One-China Policy, Concerned About Taiwan - Foreign Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20220806/seoul-expresses-support-for-one-china-policy-concerned-about-taiwan---foreign-ministry-1098290738.html
August 6, 2022, 1:10 AM
SEOUL (Sputnik) - South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin said at the East Asia Summit (EAS) in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh that Seoul supports the One-China policy and is concerned about mounting tensions in Taiwan, the South Korean Foreign Ministry informs.
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US Jury Orders Alex Jones to Pay $45.2Mln Over Sandy Hook Hoax Claims
https://sputniknews.com/20220806/us-jury-orders-alex-jones-to-pay-452mln-over-sandy-hook-hoax-claims-1098290377.html
August 6, 2022, 12:43 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A US jury in Texas ordered Infowars host and creator Alex Jones to pay more than $45 million in punitive damages related to his claims that the Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax.
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Top Diplomats of US, Japan, Australia Urge China to End Military Drills - Joint Statement
https://sputniknews.com/20220806/top-diplomats-of-us-japan-australia-urge-china-to-end-military-drills---joint-statement-1098290267.html
August 6, 2022, 12:21 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his counterparts from Japan and Australia in a joint statement after meeting on the margins of the ASEAN summit called on China to halt military drills.
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South Korea Hopes For Better Relations With Moscow, Peace in Ukraine - Foreign Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20220806/south-korea-hopes-for-better-relations-with-moscow-peace-in-ukraine---foreign-ministry-1098290137.html
August 6, 2022, 12:14 AM
SEOUL (Sputnik) - South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin said during a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the East Asia Summit (EAS) in Phnom Penh that Seoul hopes for a normalization of relations with Russia and peace in Ukraine, the South Korean Foreign Ministry confirmed to Sputnik.
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Nancy Pelosi’s Husband Flashed Member Card to Officers During D.U.I. Arrest, Which May Be Revoked
https://sputniknews.com/20220806/nancy-pelosis-husband-flashed-member-card-to-officers-during-dui-arrest-which-may-be-revoked-1098289808.html
August 6, 2022, 12:04 AM
United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul Pelosi flashed his police privilege card during a DUI arrest on May 28, according to court documents. Pelosi, 82, is an American businessman who runs a venture capital firm. The House speaker’s husband has a net worth of $120 million.
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Appeals Court Rules ‘Offensive’ Speech Made Off-Campus by Students is Protected
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/appeals-court-rules-offensive-speech-made-off-campus-by-students-is-protected-1098289619.html
August 5, 2022, 11:57 PM
Schools monitoring students’ social media activity has become a controversial subject among both parents and students. Besides privacy concerns, there are also questions about whether speech made while off-campus is protected under the First Amendment.
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Azerbaijan’s President Accuses Armenia of Not Fulfilling Obligations
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/azerbaijans-president-accuses-armenia-of-not-fulfilling-obligations-1098289088.html
August 5, 2022, 10:21 PM
BAKU (Sputnik) - Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has held phone talks with President of the European Council Charles Michel and has accused Armenia of not fulfilling its obligations under the Moscow-brokered agreement, according to Aliyev’s press service.
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South Korean Lunar Orbiter Successfully Enters Flight Path to Moon - Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/south-korean-lunar-orbiter-successfully-enters-flight-path-to-moon---ministry-1098288545.html
August 5, 2022, 10:05 PM
SEOUL (Sputnik) - South Korea’s lunar orbiter "Danuri" has successfully reached its intended flight trajectory to the moon, South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT said.
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Vinnik’s Extradition in Line With US Practice to Arrest at Any Time, Any Place - Expert
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/vinniks-extradition-in-line-with-us-practice-to-arrest-at-any-time-any-place---expert-1098288426.html
August 5, 2022, 10:04 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The extradition of Russian citizen Alexander Vinnik is in line with the long-standing US government's practice to arrest persons at any time and at any place in the world and bring them to the United States to face legal charges, legal expert and lawyer Arkady Bukh told Sputnik.
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‘Downward Spiral’: China Ends Cooperation With US on Climate Change, Crime, Military Dialogue
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/downward-spiral-china-ends-cooperation-with-us-on-climate-change-crime-military-dialogue-1098288062.html
August 5, 2022, 9:40 PM
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi promised “those who offend China will be punished” after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) visited Taiwan earlier this week against Beijing’s wishes. US support is key to the Taiwanese government maintaining its autonomy from Beijing, which sees it as a Chinese province in rebellion.
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Sinema Announces Support For Inflation Reduction Act
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/sinema-announces-support-for-inflation-reduction-act-1098287896.html
August 5, 2022, 9:23 PM
Kyrsten Sinema along with Joe Manchin have frustrated their fellow Democrats by refusing to support proposed legislation during the Biden administration. Her support of the bill opens a pathway for it to be passed in the Senate.
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13-Foot-Long Great White Shark Tracked Off Shore of Myrtle Beach
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/13-foot-long-great-white-shark-tracked-off-shore-of-myrtle-beach-1098287577.html
August 5, 2022, 9:06 PM
The 1,437 pound shark named “Breton” is 13 feet long and was tracked just off the shore of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, after first being tagged near Nova Scotia in 2020. The enormous adult male shark was picked up by a non-profit shark locator called OCEARCH.
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Iranian Foreign Ministry Strongly Condemns Israeli Airstrikes in Gaza Strip
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/iranian-foreign-ministry-strongly-condemns-israeli-airstrikes-in-gaza-strip-1098287450.html
August 5, 2022, 8:57 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani strongly condemned on Friday the Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip.
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Austin Will Travel to Latvia to Affirm US Commitment to Baltic Region - Pentagon
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/austin-will-travel-to-latvia-to-affirm-us-commitment-to-baltic-region---pentagon-1098287283.html
August 5, 2022, 8:50 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to travel to Latvia next week to hold bilateral talks and affirm the United States’ commitment to the Baltic region, the Defense department said on Friday.
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Chinese Envoy Responds to Escalating Tensions with US Over Taiwan
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/chinese-envoy-responds-to-escalating-tensions-with-us-over-taiwan-1098286819.html
August 5, 2022, 8:05 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Chinese Ambassador in Washington Qin Gang has met with White House National Security Council officials and strongly rejected accusations that Beijing is escalating tensions, a spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the United States told Sputnik on Friday.
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White House Calls Russia’s Readiness to Discuss Prisoner Swap ‘Welcome News’
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/white-house-calls-russias-readiness-to-discuss-prisoner-swap-welcome-news-1098286682.html
August 5, 2022, 7:47 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States considers Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s words about Russia being ready to discuss a potential prisoner swap welcome news and hopes that Moscow is serious about this, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on Friday.
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Israel's Prime Minister Holds Security Council on Gaza Strip Border Situation
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/israels-prime-minister-holds-security-council-on-gaza-strip-border-situation-1098286568.html
August 5, 2022, 7:40 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid held a meeting with heads of security agencies on Friday to assess the security situation near Gaza Strip as the sides continue to exchange airstrikes after the start of an Israeli counterterrorist operation.
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Israeli Army Says Strikes at Weapons Shops, Positions of Islamic Jihad
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/israeli-army-says-strikes-at-weapons-shops-positions-of-islamic-jihad-1098286472.html
August 5, 2022, 7:35 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The Israeli army is striking at the weapons shops and firing positions of the Islamic Jihad group, the Israel Defense Forces said.
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US Jobs Report Shows Unemployment Recovered to 50-Year Low Reached Before Pandemic Crash
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/us-jobs-report-shows-unemployment-recovered-to-50-year-low-reached-before-pandemic-crash-1098285803.html
August 5, 2022, 7:22 PM
The new employment report from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) revealed that unemployment has continued to tick down, even though the US has entered a technical recession.
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French Physicist Clears the Air Over 'Chorizo in Space' Joke
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/french-physicist-clears-the-air-over-chorizo-in-space-joke-1098284790.html
August 5, 2022, 6:57 PM
The physicist pointed out that “no object belonging to Spanish charcuterie exists anywhere but on Earth” – at least, according to “contemporary cosmology.”
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Amnesty Defends Report Calling Out Kiev Over Bases in Civilian Areas After Criticism From Zelensky
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/amnesty-defends-report-calling-out-kiev-over-bases-in-civilian-areas-after-criticism-from-zelensky-1098285266.html
August 5, 2022, 6:54 PM
The Russian military and independent media have spent months reporting on Kiev’s tactic of deliberately using shopping centers, schools, hospitals and residential areas to try to put military equipment and troops beyond the reach of Russian precision air and missile strikes.
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Elon Musk Says US Federal Gov't Had Him Tested for Drugs After He Smoked Weed on Joe Rogan's Podcast
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/elon-musk-says-us-federal-govt-had-him-tested-for-drugs-after-he-smoked-weed-on-joe-rogans-podcast-1098283611.html
August 5, 2022, 6:44 PM
The tech mogul explained the US federal government’s interest in the issue by the fact that SpaceX has government contracts and that ganja is still federally illegal in the United States.
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Tanzania May Benefit From EU's Gas Rush in the Wake of Europe's Self-Harming Russia Sanctions
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/tanzania-may-benefit-from-eus-gas-rush-in-the-wake-of-europes-self-harming-russia-sanctions-1098283057.html
August 5, 2022, 6:39 PM
Tanzania hosted the fourth Energy Congress in Dar es Salaam on August 3-4, 2022. In particular, the gathering discussed how to attract investment and create opportunities for the development of the energy industry, with Tanzania being seen as a potential supplier of natural gas to Europe.
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Moscow Outraged by Greece's Actions as Athens Extradites Russian Citizen Vinnik to US
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/russian-citizen-alexander-vinnik-to-appear-for-legal-proceeding-today---us-district-court-1098283797.html
August 5, 2022, 6:25 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow is outraged by the actions of Greece, which launched a hunt for Russian citizens under pressure from Washington, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, commenting on the extradition of Russian citizen Alexander Vinnik from Greece to the United States.
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Snickers Manufacturer Apologizes After Referring to Taiwan as 'Country'
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/snickers-manufacturer-apologizes-after-referring-to-taiwan-as-country-1098282460.html
August 5, 2022, 5:56 PM
While Mars Wrigley insisted that they respect China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, some Chinese social media users reportedly did not seem to buy the company’s apology.
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Exercise Skylight: India Conducts War Games to Test Satellite-Based Systems
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/exercise-skylight-india-conducts-war-games-to-test-satellite-based-systems-1098276484.html
August 5, 2022, 5:38 PM
India has established the new Defense Space Agency to enhance its military capabilities in space warfare. The Indian Army will get a dedicated satellite by 2025.
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Elon Musk Countersues Twitter Alleging Fraud by Social Media Company
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/elon-musk-countersues-twitter-alleging-fraud-by-social-media-company-1098281484.html
August 5, 2022, 5:15 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Elon Musk launched a countersuit against Twitter alleging the company committed fraud and breach of contract in the course of the now-jeopardized $44 billion acquisition deal by the billionaire entrepreneur, according to court filings released on Friday.
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Putin, Erdogan Agree on Ruble Payment Scheme for Part of Russian Gas Exports to Turkey: Deputy PM
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/putin-erdogan-agree-on-ruble-payments-for-part-of-russian-gas-deliveries-to-turkey-deputy-pm-says--1098280837.html
August 5, 2022, 4:55 PM
The Russian and Turkish presidents met in Sochi, Russia on Friday to discuss a range of pressing issues, including the implementation of the Turkish and UN-mediated Russian-Ukrainian grain deal, the situation in Syria, trade, and other matters.
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After Canceling Bilateral Meeting, China's Wang Yi Walks Out of ASEAN Summit During Japan's Speech
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/after-canceling-bilateral-meeting-chinas-wang-yi-walks-out-of-asean-summit-during-japans-speech-1098280161.html
August 5, 2022, 4:53 PM
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying told a Japanese reporter on Friday when asked about the incident that Tokyo had been “behaving very badly on Taiwan” and should be careful, as it bears “serious historical guilt” for having colonized the island for 50 years after seizing it from China in 1895.
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Russia's Rostec Develops Protection System to Stop Birds From Crashing Into Passenger Planes
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/russias-rostec-develops-protection-system-to-stop-birds-from-crashing-into-passenger-planes-1098280478.html
August 5, 2022, 4:49 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian state-owned aerospace and defense corporation Rostec announced on Friday that it has developed a safety system called Orni that can stop birds crashing into passenger planes.
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Israeli Defense Minister Gantz Pre-Approves Call-Up for 25,000 Reservists After Gaza Bombing
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/israeli-defense-minister-gantz-pre-approves-call-up-for-25000-reservists-after-gaza-bombing-1098280352.html
August 5, 2022, 4:46 PM
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched airstrikes at the Gaza Strip on Friday, killing at least 10 people and wounding at least 55. The IDF said it was targeting senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) commander Tayseer al-Jabari, who was killed in the attack.
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IRGC: 100,000 Missiles Ready to ‘Create Hell for Zionists’ in Case of Provocation Against Hezbollah
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/irgc-100000-missiles-ready-to-create-hell-for-zionists-in-case-of-provocation-against-hezbollah-1098279950.html
August 5, 2022, 4:38 PM
The warning came on the eve of a major escalation along Israel’s ‘southern front’ border with Gaza. The Israeli military launched missile strikes targeting Palestinian Islamic Jihad on Friday after days of tensions at the border following the arrest of the militia’s West Bank leader.
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India, China Hold Military Talks Amid Alleged Airspace Agreement Violations Near Ladakh
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/india-china-hold-military-talks-amid-alleged-airspace-agreement-violations-near-ladakh-1098153460.html
August 5, 2022, 4:18 PM
Over 50,000 Indian and Chinese troops remain deployed on each side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, where 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers were killed in a hand-to-hand fight in June 2020. In recent weeks, India has observed an increased level of air activities of the PLA in Ladakh.
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After US, Pakistan's Army Chief 'Seeks Help From UAE, Saudi Arabia Over IMF Loan Deal'
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/after-us-pakistans-army-chief-seeks-help-from-uae-saudi-arabia-over-imf-loan-deal-1098166525.html
August 5, 2022, 4:08 PM
Last month, the Pakistan Army chief reportdely reached out to the Joe Biden administration for an early dispersal of a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The financial agency was yet to release $1.2 billion under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement signed between the institution and the cash-strapped nation in 2019.
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Eight-Day Strike Over Below-Inflation Pay Offer Looms at UK's Biggest Container Port
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/eight-day-strike-below-inflation-pay-offer-looms-at-uks-biggest-container-port-1098277685.html
August 5, 2022, 4:01 PM
The bank of England warned on Thursday that the British economy was headed for a recession in the fourth quarter of the year, while think-tank the Resolution Foundation predicted inflation could hit 15 percent by the start of 2023.
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India Offers to Sell 18 Fighter Jets to Malaysia, Says 6 Other Nations Interested
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/india-offers-to-sell-18-fighter-jets-to-malaysia-says-6-other-nations-interested-1098278833.html
August 5, 2022, 3:56 PM
Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government, India has sharpened its focus on exporting defense equipment. According to a report in the Hindustan Times, the South Asian nation's defense exports have seen a six-fold jump in the last five years - from $191 million in 2017 to $1.06 billion in 2021.
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FBI Chief Admits as 'Deeply Troubling' Claims That Bureau Agents Buried Damning Info on Hunter Biden
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/fbi-chief-admits-as-deeply-troubling-claims-that-bureau-agents-buried-damning-info-on-hunter-biden-1098274595.html
August 5, 2022, 3:34 PM
Republican Senator Chuck Grassley, ranking member on the Senate Judiciary Committee, last month cited a whistleblower’s allegations when he accused the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Justice (DoJ) of attempting to discredit negative information about Hunter Biden ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
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Watch Russian Air Power Obliterate Mountain Base Used by US-Trained Militants in Syria
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/watch-russian-air-power-obliterate-mountain-base-used-by-us-trained-militants-in-syria-1098278428.html
August 5, 2022, 3:26 PM
Damascus and Moscow have repeatedly accused Washington of training ex-jihadists at the US-controlled al-Tanf garrison in southern Syria and forming the so-called “New Syrian Army” to attack government forces. Syrian authorities have called on the US to withdraw from al-Tanf, and all other areas of the country that Washington continues to occupy.
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BJP Politician Wonders if Opposition Meant to Only Cause Parliamentary Disruptions
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/bjp-politician-wonders-if-opposition-meant-to-only-cause-parliamentary-disruptions-1098141647.html
August 5, 2022, 3:25 PM
The Indian parliament annually conducts Budget Session, Monsoon Session, and Winter Session where the lower and upper houses - Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha - meet to discuss the decisions taken by the federal government, and pass bills. The ongoing Monsoon Session began on July 18 and is scheduled to last until August 12.
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'Blasphemy!' Addison Rae Catches Flak Online After Donning 'Holy Trinity Bikini'
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/blasphemy-addison-rae-catches-flak-online-after-donning-holy-trinity-bikini-1098275369.html
August 5, 2022, 3:09 PM
While some praised Addison Rae’s social media post, others suggested that it could be “disrespecting religions” and branded it as outright “blasphemy.”
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VIDEO: At Least Eight People Killed in Kabul Explosion
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/five-people-killed-in-kabul-explosion---reports-1098277761.html
August 5, 2022, 3:05 PM
A week ago, two people died after a hand grenade exploded during a cricket match in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul.
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Biden Admin 'Saddened' by Death of Two People After Lightning Strike Near White House
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/biden-admin-saddened-by-death-of-two-people-after-lightning-strike-near-white-house-1098276785.html
August 5, 2022, 2:49 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The White House is "saddened" by the news that two people died after lightning struck in a park near the US president's residence in Washington, D.C., Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Friday.
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Conservationists Fear for Beluga Whale Spotted in France's River Seine
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/conservationists-fear-for-beluga-whale-spotted-in-frances-river-seine-1098150743.html
August 5, 2022, 2:28 PM
Members of conservation NGO Sea Shepherd went out on the river Seine in a motor boat to monitor the lost beluga whale's position, but the group's chief in France said attempting to lift it from the water and transport it back to sea would only put it at greater risk.
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India’s Sudhir Bags Historic Gold in Para-Powerlifting at Commonwealth Games
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/indias-sudhir-bags-historic-gold-in-para-powerlifting-at-commonwealth-games-1098139716.html
August 5, 2022, 2:25 PM
Sudhir, a resident of Sonipat city in India's Haryana state, contracted polio when he was just four years old. He began his sports career in 2013 and bagged his first gold medal three years later. In 2018, he was named the “Strong Man of India” at the 17th Senior and 12th Junior National Para Powerlifting Championships.
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EU Will Reap What US Sows: Who Benefits From Looming Global Food Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/eu-will-reap-what-us-sows-who-benefits-from-looming-global-food-crisis-1098273865.html
August 5, 2022, 2:03 PM
Last month, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization warned that the Ukraine crisis and Western restrictions on Russian food and fertilizer exports had exacerbated the impact of food security issues already being felt by developing nations and even some wealthy countries. But who stands to benefit from the current emergency?
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Indonesia Calls for Tighter IAEA Safeguards on Nuclear Submarines Amid Concerns Over AUKUS Pact
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/indonesia-calls-for-tighter-iaea-safeguards-on-nuclear-submarines-amid-concerns-over-aukus-pact-1098149736.html
August 5, 2022, 1:21 PM
Jakarta has expressed concerns that the trilateral AUKUS pact could trigger an “arms race” in the region. A joint statement by Indonesia and Malaysia last October, a month after AUKUS was unveiled, said both Southeast Asian nations are “worried and concerned” about the possibility of Canberra possessing advanced nuclear subs.
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Russian & Turkish Presidents Meet in Sochi
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/russian--turkish-presidents-meet-in-sochi-1098134691.html
August 5, 2022, 12:48 PM
The two presidents are expected to discuss the implementation of the grain deal arranged by the UN and signed by Moscow and Kiev earlier this month, as well as a whole range of bilateral and international issues.
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Video of 'New Species of Jellyfish' Leaves Researcher 'Gobsmacked'
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/video-of-new-species-of-jellyfish-leaves-researcher-gobsmacked-1098150178.html
August 5, 2022, 12:38 PM
Dr. Lisa-ann Gershwin, a jellyfish expert with the Australian Marine Stinger Advisory Services, initially suspected that the creature was a mysterious jellyfish known as Chirodectes maculatus.
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Hungary's Orban Warns Peace in Ukraine Impossible Without US-Russia Talks - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/hungarys-orban-warns-peace-in-ukraine-impossible-without-us-russia-talks-1098149189.html
August 5, 2022, 12:30 PM
As the US, EU and their western allies drummed up packages of sanctions against Moscow over its special military operation in Ukraine, Hungary’s PM Victor Orban had warned that such punitive measures and weapons deliveries to Kiev were ineffective, saying that “you do not usually put out fires with flamethrowers."
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Europeans Should be Grateful to Turkey for Uninterrupted Gas Transit From Russia, Putin Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/europeans-should-be-grateful-to-turkey-for-uninterrupted-gas-transit-from-russia-putin-says-1098151144.html
August 5, 2022, 12:29 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin is holding talks with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in Sochi this Friday.
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Two People Killed, One Injured in Knife Attack in Northern China
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/two-people-killed-one-injured-in-knife-attack-in-northern-china-1098149691.html
August 5, 2022, 12:07 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Two people were killed and one was injured as a result of a knife attack by an unknown assailant in Hebei province in northern China, local law enforcement agencies reported on Friday.
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China Makes Representation to Canada Over G7 Statement on Taiwan
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/china-makes-representation-to-canada-over-g7-statement-on-taiwan--1098149105.html
August 5, 2022, 11:51 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China has expressed a protest and made a solemn representation to Canada over its involvement in the G7 foreign ministers' statement on Taiwan, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday.
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Midterms: How 'Toxic' Biden & His 'Inept' Cabinet Could Strip Dems of Congressional Seats This Fall
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/mid-terms-how-toxic-biden--his-inept-cabinet-could-strip-dems-of-congressional-seats-this-fall-1098134398.html
August 5, 2022, 11:33 AM
Joe Biden has become increasingly toxic for the Democratic Party which is bracing itself for the gloomy November mid-terms. Yet, all is not lost for the Democrats, as the GOP has a bad habit of snatching political defeat from the jaws of victory, notes the Democracy Institute's founding director, Patrick Basham.
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Tory Leadership Favourite Truss Woos MPs Still Backing Sunak
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/tory-leadership-favourite-truss-woos-mps-still-backing-sunak-1098140447.html
August 5, 2022, 11:33 AM
Tory leadership favourite Liz Truss has an overwhelming lead in polls of party members and has already won the backing of several runners-up from the early stages of the contest to replace Boris Johnsons as Prime Minister.
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Indian Worker Becomes 'Billionaire for Few Hours' After His Bank Account Shows Balance of INR 27 Bln
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/indian-worker-becomes-billionaire-for-few-hours-after-his-bank-account-shows-balance-of-inr-27-bln-1098144927.html
August 5, 2022, 11:08 AM
Last December, a farmer from India’s state of Madhya Pradesh became a millionaire when he unearthed a 13-carat diamond, valued at over INR five million ($63,074) while tiling his field.
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Australia Calls China’s Ballistic Missile Drills ‘Destabilizing’
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/australia-calls-chinas-ballistic-missile-drills-destabilizing-1098140925.html
August 5, 2022, 11:02 AM
Beijing has launched its biggest “live-fire” and ballistic missile drills to date in six regions around Taiwan in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the island this week, despite previous warnings. The Chinese Defense Ministry says the drills are meant to deter collusion between Taiwan and the US.
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'Extremely Premature' to Call Taiwan Crisis a Black Swan Event, Reserve Bank of India Governor Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/extremely-premature-to-call-taiwan-crisis-a-black-swan-event-reserve-bank-of-india-governor-says-1098144441.html
August 5, 2022, 11:00 AM
The Indian economy has experienced turbulence due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine crisis. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has forecast a growth rate of over seven percent GDP in 2022-23. But more than seven percent inflation, triggered by higher crude oil and commodities prices, continues to keep the federal bank on its toes.
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Floods in Uganda Claim Lives of At Least 30, Deprive 400,000 of Clean Water, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/floods-in-uganda-claim-lives-of-at-least-30-deprive-400000-of-clean-water-reports-say-1098146361.html
August 5, 2022, 10:58 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Devastating floods that ripped through the town of Mbale in eastern Uganda in July left at least 30 people dead and 400,000 others disconnected from the water grid and left with no access to clean water, humanitarian portal ReliefWeb reported, citing WaterAid.
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GOOD NEWS FRIDAY: Stress Can Be Good, Tattoos That Monitor Health & World's Longest Fingernails
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/good-news-friday-stress-can-be-good-tattoos-that-monitor-health--worlds-longest-fingernails-1098134661.html
August 5, 2022, 10:50 AM
It's Friday, which means that it’s high time to take a break from political and economic news and read Sputnik's digest of this week's most exciting stories.
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Thor Actor Chris Hemsworth's Epic Praise for India's CWG Gold Medalist Mirabai Chanu Wins Internet
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/thor-actor-chris-hemsworths-epic-praise-for-indias-cwg-gold-medalist-mirabai-chanu-wins-internet-1098142907.html
August 5, 2022, 10:38 AM
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu is one of the most successful Indian athletes ever, having won a silver medal in 49kg weightlifting at the Tokyo Olympics last year and a gold medal at the World Weightlifting Championships in 2017. She's also the winner of twin yellow metals at the Commonwealth Games (CWG), including one in the ongoing edition in Birmingham.
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Watch Crane Fall Off Bridge While Trying to Lift Truck From River in India's Odisha
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/watch-crane-fall-off-bridge-while-trying-to-lift-truck-from-river-in-indias-odisha-1098135422.html
August 5, 2022, 10:33 AM
Miraculously, no one was said to be injured during the incident and the driver of the crane safely managed to escape from the crane's cabin and swim to safety.
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Japan's Kishida May Reshuffle Government on August 10, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/japans-kishida-may-reshuffle-government-on-august-10-reports-say-1098144391.html
August 5, 2022, 10:16 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering a cabinet reshuffle, which he may announce as early as next Wednesday, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported on Friday, citing government sources.
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Indian Student Studying at Russia's Southern Federal University: 'I Was Quite Impressed'
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/indian-student-studying-at-russias-southern-federal-university-i-was-quite-impressed-1098039869.html
August 5, 2022, 10:05 AM
Russia’s Southern Federal University has long been chosen by young foreign scientists, including those from India who are seeking to share their knowledge and gain international expertise.
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Beijing Cancels Meeting Between Chinese, US Defense Officials - Foreign Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/beijing-cancels-meeting-between-chinese-us-defense-officials---foreign-ministry-1098142528.html
August 5, 2022, 9:54 AM
Relations between the United States and China took a turn for the worse after a delegation of US congressional Democrats led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taiwan earlier this week.
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White House Reportedly Summons Chinese Ambassador Amid Taiwan Tensions
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/white-house-reportedly-summons-chinese-ambassador-amid-taiwan-tensions-1098142143.html
August 5, 2022, 9:48 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US White House on Friday summoned the Chinese ambassador in the United States, Qin Gang, to protest Beijing's "escalating actions" near Taiwan, Washington Post reported, citing spokesman John Kirby.
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UK Heading For Year-Long Recession, Worst Fall in Living Standards on Record, Warns BoE
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/uk-heading-for-year-long-recession-worst-fall-in-living-standards-on-record-warns-boe-1098140130.html
August 5, 2022, 9:48 AM
Warning that inflation would likely top 13.3 percent by the end of the year, the Bank of England hiked interest rates from 1.25% to 1.75% on August 4. The sixth consecutive hike since December last year comes in an effort to stem skyrocketing prices as the cost of living squeeze hits UK households.
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Russia-China Trade Turnover Projected to Reach $185-190Bln in 2022
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/russia-china-trade-turnover-projected-to-reach-185-190bln-in-2022-1098141252.html
August 5, 2022, 9:28 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The volume of bilateral trade between Russia and China is expected to reach $185-190 billion by the end of this year, while Beijing's role as a trade partner continues to grow amid disruptions of old supply chains, Alexey Dakhnovsky, Russia's trade representative in China, said on Friday.
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Russian Agriculture Ministry Warns of Risks to Global Food Security in Current Crop Year
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/russian-agriculture-ministry-warns-of-risks-to-global-food-security-in-current-crop-year-1098140685.html
August 5, 2022, 9:08 AM
Concerns about a large-scale food crisis have been on the rise since the West imposed sanctions on Russia because of its special military operation in Ukraine.
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Muslim Nations Tell India That Revoking Kashmir's Autonomy Won't Alter Region’s ‘Disputed Status’
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/muslim-nations-tell-india-that-revoking-kashmirs-autonomy-wont-alter-regions-disputed-status-1098132803.html
August 5, 2022, 9:00 AM
Jammu and Kashmir was administered as a state between 1954 and August 2019, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government revoked its semi-autonomous status, temporarily granted by Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, through a parliamentary vote. Under the now defunct Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir had a separate flag and constitution.
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China to Slap Sanctions On Nancy Pelosi Over Taiwan Visit
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/china-to-slap-sanctions-on-nancy-pelosi-over-taiwan-visit--1098139326.html
August 5, 2022, 8:30 AM
Earlier this week, US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan as part of her Asian tour which led to an escalation of tensions between Beijing and Taipei.
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Russia Ready to Discuss Prisoner Swap With US Through Existing Channel, Lavrov Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/russia-ready-to-discuss-prisoner-swap-with-us-through-existing-channel-lavrov-says-1098137653.html
August 5, 2022, 7:58 AM
PHNOM PENH (Sputnik) - Russia is ready to discuss the exchange of prisoners with the United States within the framework of the already existing channel approved by the two countries' leaderships, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday.
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Grain Ships Leave Ukraine's Black Sea Ports for Turkey
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/two-grain-ships-depart-from-ukrainian-black-sea-port-en-route-to-turkey-1098136485.html
August 5, 2022, 7:16 AM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - Dry cargo carriers Navistar, Polarnet and Rojen with corn departed from Black Sea ports and will undergo an inspection by a delegation of the Joint Coordination Center (JCC) in Istanbul, the press service of Turkey's Ministry of National Defense said on Friday.
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Ukraine, Syria & Grain Exports: Russian President Putin to Hold Talks With Turkey's Erdogan
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/ukraine-syria--grain-exports-russian-president-putin-to-hold-talks-with-turkeys-erdogan-1098134809.html
August 5, 2022, 7:15 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met in Tehran in mid-July. During the three-way summit, Turkey had demanded that its NATO ally - the US - leave eastern Syria and end its support for Kurdish militia groups there.
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Mysterious Death of 55 Cows in India’s Amroha Shelter Sparks Probe
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/mysterious-death-of-55-cows-in-indias-amroha-shelter-sparks-probe-1098131140.html
August 5, 2022, 7:05 AM
According to media reports, more than 180 cows are registered at the shelter in the village. A team of vets has been called to treat the other ailing cows and Uttar Pradesh state chief Yogi Adityanath has instructed Animal Husbandry Minister, Dharampal Singh, to investigate the case.
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New Zealander Barricades at Home With Weapons, Chemicals, 80 Neighbors Evacuated, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/new-zealander-barricades-at-home-with-weapons-chemicals-80-neighbors-evacuated-reports-say-1098135258.html
August 5, 2022, 7:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A man barricaded himself at home with weapons and chemicals in a town of Levin in New Zealand, prompting the evacuation of some 80 residents in the nearby area, New Zealand news media Stuff reported on Friday.
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US Informs Russian Embassy in Washington of Alexander Vinnik's Arrest
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/russian-citizen-vinnik-was-flown-to-us-by-private-plane--1098133279.html
August 5, 2022, 6:12 AM
On Thursday, the Investigation Chamber of the Paris Court of Appeal approved the US request to withdraw Alexander Vinnik’s extradition request. The court ruled to put Vinnik in custody again over Greece’s request.
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Finnish Government Seeks to Tighten Visa Rules for Russian Citizens
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/finnish-government-seeks-to-tighten-visa-rules-for-russian-citizens-1098133014.html
August 5, 2022, 6:04 AM
With direct connections between Russia and EU suspended, Finland has become a transit country for Russians seeking to travel further into Europe, which many Finnish politicians see as a “circumvention of the sanctions regime”.
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Dry Cargo Carrier Awaiting Inspection in Istanbul to Head for Odessa - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/dry-cargo-carrier-awaiting-inspection-in-istanbul-to-head-for-odessa---reports-1098132632.html
August 5, 2022, 5:47 AM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - A dry cargo carrier is waiting for an inspection by the delegation of the coordination center on the Ukrainian grain exports to further head for the port of Odessa, the TRT Haber broadcaster reported on Friday.
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Sergei Lavrov: AUKUS Obviously Serves as Extension of NATO Interests
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/there-is-obvious-tendency-to-use-aukus-for-nato-purposes-in-region-lavrov-says-1098132569.html
August 5, 2022, 5:40 AM
In September 2021, the US, the UK and Australia signed a trilateral pact to help Canberra acquire nuclear-powered submarines.
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US Naval Strike Group To Prolong Stay In South China Sea As PLA Performs Drills Near Taiwan
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/us-naval-strike-group-to-stay-longer-in-south-china-sea-amid-plas-drills-near-taiwan-1098131420.html
August 5, 2022, 5:28 AM
The USS Ronald Reagan, a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and its strike group entered the South China Sea on 28 July as part of what the US 7th Fleet had said was a scheduled operation against the backdrop of soaring tensions with China ahead of a Taiwan visit by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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I, Robot: New AI-Powered Party Sets Sail for Danish Parliament
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/i-robot-new-ai-powered-party-sets-sail-for-danish-parliament-1098132077.html
August 5, 2022, 5:26 AM
In order to reach out to 20 percent of Danes who normally opt out of voting, the Synthetic Party used AI to analyze all of Denmark's fringe parties' proclamations written since 1970 to represent what is considered to be “the political vision of an ordinary person”.
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Japan Condemns China Military Drills as Destabilizing Situation in Region, World - Kishida
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/japan-condemns-china-military-drills-as-destabilizing-situation-in-region-world---kishida-1098131041.html
August 5, 2022, 3:58 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japan condemns the Chinese military drills near Taiwan as well as missile launches as undermining the security in the region and the world, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday after the meeting with US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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At Least 24 People Dead Due to Flash Flooding in Uganda
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/at-least-24-people-dead-due-to-flash-flooding-in-uganda-1098130389.html
August 5, 2022, 3:36 AM
Two rivers in eastern Uganda have burst through their banks after heavy rainfall hit the city of Mbale this weekend. Roughly 400,000 people have been left without clean water following the catastrophe, 5,000 acres of crops have also been destroyed. At least 24 people have been reported dead, with that death toll likely to rise.
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Corporate Landlords Evicted Thousands During the Pandemic, Despite CDC Moratorium
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/corporate-landlords-evicted-thousands-during-the-pandemic-despite-cdc-moratorium-1098130811.html
August 5, 2022, 3:34 AM
On September 4, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a national moratorium on most evictions for nonpayment of rent. The moratorium would remain in place until August 26, 2021, when the Supreme Court ruled in favor of landlords fighting against the program.
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Sailor Survives Despite Being Trapped Under Capsized Boat for 16 Hours in Atlantic
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/sailor-survives-despite-being-trapped-under-capsized-boat-for-16-hours-in-atlantic-1098130228.html
August 5, 2022, 2:39 AM
A seasoned French sailor was able to survive for 16 hours in the Atlantic Ocean under his capsized boat by breathing through an air bubble until he was able to be rescued.
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Alex Jones Ordered to Pay $4.1M To Parents of Sandy Hook Victims
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/alex-jones-ordered-to-pay-41m-to-parents-of-sandy-hook-victims-1098129907.html
August 5, 2022, 2:13 AM
Infamous Infowars host Alex Jones has promoted multiple conspiracy theories during his time in the public eye. They include that 9/11 was an inside job, Pizzagate and that the Oklahoma City bombing was a false flag, among other conspiracies.
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Zelenskyy Says EU Artificially Delaying Over $8Bln Financial Support for Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20220805/zelenskyy-says-eu-artificially-delaying-over-8bln-financial-support-for-ukraine-1098129806.html
August 5, 2022, 1:40 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the European Union was artificially delaying the allocation of macrofinancial support for Ukraine worth 8 billion euros (about $8.2 billion).
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Apparent Lightning 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 lightning 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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