GOP Rep. Perry Claims FBI Confiscated His Cellphone After Agents Searched Trump's Mar-a-Lago
https://sputniknews.com/20220810/gop-rep-perry-claims-fbi-confiscated-his-cellphone-after-agents-searched-trumps-mar-a-lago-1099435093.html
August 10, 2022, 12:09 AM
Trump said on Monday that the FBI had searched his Florida home. According to reports, the investigation involves documents that Trump took with him from Washington last year. The Justice Department was reportedly given the case by the National Archives and Records Administration, which earlier seized 15 boxes of secret documents from the house.
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Florida Police Reportedly on Lookout for Armed Protesters at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago After FBI Raid
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/florida-police-reportedly-on-lookout-for-armed-protesters-at-trumps-mar-a-lago-after-fbi-raid-1099435557.html
August 9, 2022, 11:42 PM
New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman revealed on Monday, just hours before the Mar-a-Lago raid, that Trump had destroyed White House files by ripping them up and trying to flush them down the toilet. Axios published two photos of the attempts.
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Emmett Till Accuser Dodges Grand Jury Indictment, Dousing Hopes for Justice
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/emmett-till-accuser-dodges-grand-jury-indictment-dousing-hopes-for-justice-1099434904.html
August 9, 2022, 11:07 PM
Till's cousin, Rev. Wheeler Parker, reportedly called the outcome "unfortunate but predictable,” saying “hundreds of years of anti-Black systems… guaranteed those who killed Emmett Till would go unpunished, to this day."
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Russia Awaits US Reaction to Suspension of New START Treaty, Foreign Ministry Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/russia-awaits-us-reaction-to-suspension-of-new-start-treaty-foreign-ministry-says-1099434672.html
August 9, 2022, 10:15 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russia is awaiting the US reaction in response to the suspension of New START Treaty inspections but does not expect it to come right away, Russian Foreign Ministry Nonproliferation and Arms Control Department Deputy Director Igor Vishnevetsky told journalists on Tuesday.
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FBI Handovers
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/fbi-handovers-1099433631.html
August 9, 2022, 8:59 PM
On Monday, the FBI, for the first time in history, conducted a search of the home of a former president, which took place at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. After the raid, Trump issued a statement denouncing the incident and accusing the US court system of using it as a weapon against him.
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Scientists Develop Salt-Resistant Soybean Plant That Could End China’s Dependency on Imports
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/scientists-develop-salt-resistant-soybean-plant-that-could-end-chinas-dependency-on-imports-1099434326.html
August 9, 2022, 8:56 PM
Researchers at China’s Crop Research Institute in Shandong say they have invented a new species of soybean that could slow deforestation of the Amazon and make China self-sufficient in soybean consumption.
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White House: Biden Was Not Briefed on FBI Raid at Trump’s Residence
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/white-house-biden-was-not-briefed-on-fbi-raid-at-trumps-residence-1099433759.html
August 9, 2022, 8:23 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden was not briefed ahead of time about the FBI raid on former president and political rival Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Tuesday.
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TikTokers, Twitterians in Panic Mode Over 'Zombies in China'
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/tiktokers-twitterians-in-panic-mode-over-zombies-in-china--1099433247.html
August 9, 2022, 7:04 PM
Apparently, it is not so hard to believe that a zombie virus outbreak is possible after the entire world went into a lockdown for two years over COVID-19.
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‘Sanctions Fuel the Fire’: US Activists Ask Biden to Drop the Blockade & Help Cuba With Oil Blaze
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/sanctions-fuel-the-fire-us-activists-ask-biden-to-drop-the-blockade--help-cuba-with-oil-blaze-1099432590.html
August 9, 2022, 7:04 PM
US sanctions have created chronic shortages of basic goods in Cuba, including fuel for vehicles and electricity, causing brownouts. Those power shortages have been used by US-coordinated dissident groups to provoke anti-government protests, which the US then uses to justify further sanctions.
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Top S. Korean, Chinese Diplomats Agree THAAD Should Not Hamper Bilateral Relations: Yonhap
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/top-s-korean-chinese-diplomats-agree-thaad-should-not-hamper-bilateral-relations-yonhap-1099431951.html
August 9, 2022, 6:33 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Heads of foreign ministries of South Korea and China said on Tuesday that the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system (THAAD) should not be a stumbling block in the issue of building relations between Seoul and Beijing, Yonhap broadcaster reported.
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US, Saudi Arabia Launch Naval Drills in Red Sea - US Central Command
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/us-saudi-arabia-launch-naval-drills-in-red-sea---us-central-command-1099431706.html
August 9, 2022, 6:26 PM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The eighth naval bilateral military exercise Native Fury 22 between the United States and Saudi Arabia started on Tuesday in the Red Sea, the US Central Command said.
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Biden Signs Ratification Documents Advancing Finland, Sweden NATO Accession
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/watch-live-joe-biden-signs-nato-accession-documents-for-sweden-and-finland-1099420327.html
August 9, 2022, 6:22 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed ratification documents approving from the United States’ end the accession of Finland and Sweden to the NATO alliance, moving the countries one step closer to officially abandoning their long-standing neutrality in response to Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine.
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Made in [the USA]? FTC Accuses Pro-Trump Apparel Company of Switching Out Chinese Maker Labels
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/made-in-the-usa-ftc-accuses-pro-trump-apparel-company-of-switching-out-chinese-maker-labels-1099430327.html
August 9, 2022, 6:00 PM
Former US President Donald Trump has repeatedly pledged that his policies would “bring jobs from China back to America,” but from his own company to those of his supporters, the temptation to outsource production across the Pacific has proven too good a business opportunity to pass up.
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US City of Los Angeles Proposes Banning All New Oil, Gas Extraction: Draft Ordinance
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/us-city-of-los-angeles-proposes-banning-all-new-oil-gas-extraction-draft-ordinance-1099430941.html
August 9, 2022, 5:48 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The second largest US city Los Angeles proposed banning all new oil and gas extraction, local authorities said in a draft ordinance released on Tuesday.
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'People Who Bleed Across Wales': NHS Website on Periods Slammed for 'Erasing' Women
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/people-who-bleed-across-wales-nhs-website-on-periods-slammed-for-erasing-women-1099430461.html
August 9, 2022, 5:33 PM
Last year, famous writer J. K. Rowling landed in hot water when she mocked an article in a scientific journal for referring to the female sex as "people who bleed". Rowling, a staunch feminist, insisted that women's rights are being infringed upon by such use of gender-neutral terms.
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Mali Receives Russian Helicopters, Planes
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/mali-receives-russian-helicopters-planes-1099430110.html
August 9, 2022, 5:14 PM
BAMAKO (Sputnik) - Mali received several military planes and helicopters from Russia during an official ceremony on Tuesday, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
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Russian Scientists Discover Way to Stop Using Animals in Preclinical Trials
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/russian-scientists-discover-way-to-stop-using-animals-in-preclinical-trials-1099429668.html
August 9, 2022, 5:01 PM
Scientists from Tomsk Polytechnic University (TPU) have invented a way to end the controversial use of lab animals in preclinical research into cancer radiotherapy.
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Autumn Hike in UK Energy Bills Could be Greater Than Predicted, Analysts Warn
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/autumn-hike-in-uk-energy-bills-could-be-greater-than-predicted-analysts-warn-1099422121.html
August 9, 2022, 4:40 PM
British energy regulator Ofgem is set to announce the latest rise to its cap on household bills later this month. The watchdog allowed producers and billing companies to add up to 54 per cent to tariffs in April, after resisting industry pressure to lift its cap over the winter.
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US Federal Court Says House Ways and Means Committee Can Access Trump’s Tax Returns
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/us-federal-court-says-house-ways-and-means-committee-can-access-trumps-tax-returns-1099428869.html
August 9, 2022, 4:34 PM
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - The US House Ways and Means Committee is legally able to receive information from Donald Trump’s tax returns as part of the congressional panel's probe into the former president’s finances, the US District Court for the District of Columbia said in a ruling on Tuesday.
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China Hones 'Blockade and Control' Capabilities Near Taiwan
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/china-hones-blockade-and-control-capabilities-near-taiwan-1099428764.html
August 9, 2022, 4:31 PM
BEIJING, (Sputnik) - The Chinese navy and air force conducted a fresh round of military exercises off Taiwan on Tuesday aimed at honing their sea-and-air blockade and control capabilities.
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Metropolitan Countries Attempt to Return to African Continent in Terms of Control, Expert Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/metropolitan-countries-attempt-to-return-to-african-continent-in-terms-of-control-expert-says-1099421351.html
August 9, 2022, 4:29 PM
The International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is celebrated annually on August 9. This significant date was established in 1994 at the initiative of the United Nations General Assembly.
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International Indigenous Peoples' Day: A Chronology of African Decolonization
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/international-indigenous-peoples-day-a-chronology-of-african-decolonization-1099428408.html
August 9, 2022, 4:14 PM
On August 9, the International Day of Indigenous Peoples is celebrated across the globe. Check out Sputnik's infographics to explore the decolonization chronology of the indigenous peoples of Africa.
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Father’ vs ‘Hustler-in-Chief’: Kenya Votes in Presidential Election
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/father-vs-hustler-in-chief-kenya-votes-in-presidential-election-1099427602.html
August 9, 2022, 3:18 PM
More than 22 million people are registered to vote in the country, with voting stations due to be open for 11 hours and close at 17:00 local time (14:00 GMT).
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Biden Signs Bill Bolstering US Semiconductor Industry, Science Amid Competition With China
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/biden-signs-bill-bolstering-us-semiconductor-industry-science-amid-competition-with-china-1099427478.html
August 9, 2022, 3:12 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed legislation passed by Congress to strengthen domestic production of semiconductors and bolster scientific research in the country amid increasing economic and technological competition with China.
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Hungary’s MOL Confirms Deliveries of Russian Oil Via Druzhba Pipeline Suspended
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/hungarys-mol-confirms-deliveries-of-russian-oil-via-druzhba-pipeline-suspended-1099427314.html
August 9, 2022, 3:07 PM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Hungarian oil and gas company MOL confirmed to Sputnik on Tuesday that deliveries of Russian oil via the Druzhba pipeline were suspended few days ago, adding that it is ready to pay for transit itself.
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CIS & Other Countries Looking to Seal Free Trade Agreements With India - Commerce Minister
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/cis--other-countries-looking-to-seal-free-trade-agreements-with-india---commerce-minister-1099425789.html
August 9, 2022, 3:01 PM
Delhi recently signed comprehensive trade agreements with the UAE and Australia, and is expecting to strike another FTA with the UK in the autumn. The world’s fourth-largest economy registered its highest ever export amount during the last financial year ending March 2022.
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Chile Vows Harsh Punishment for Those Responsible For Mysterious Sinkhole - Now Double Its Size
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/chile-vows-harsh-punishment-for-those-responsible-for-mysterious-sinkhole---now-double-its-size-1099423173.html
August 9, 2022, 2:36 PM
Last week, a massive sinkhole 25 meters across opened up in a copper mining area in Chile, sparking an investigation by local authorities that revealed water at its bottom. The sinkhole gradually doubled in size, and now stretches 50 meters (160 feet) across and goes down 200 meters (656 feet) near the town of Tierra Amarilla in Copiapo.
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Russian Foreign Ministry’s Twitter Account in English Blocked Since August, Spokesperson Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/russian-foreign-ministrys-twitter-account-in-english-blocked-since-august-spokesperson-says-1099425686.html
August 9, 2022, 2:26 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry's Twitter account in the English language has been blocked since August 5, Maria Zakharova, the ministry's spokeswoman, said on Tuesday.
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Raab Slams Truss' Tax Cut Plans as ‘Electoral Suicide Note’ for Conservative Party
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/raab-slams-truss-tax-cut-plans-as-electoral-suicide-note-for-conservative-party-1099425190.html
August 9, 2022, 2:14 PM
Frontrunner to win the Tory leadership contest, Liz Truss, stressed last week that she will help people grapple with the cost-of-living crisis by lowering taxes, not giving “handouts”, if she wins the race.
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UK Met Office Issues Amber Extreme Heat Warning From Thursday-Sunday
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/uk-met-office-issues-amber-extreme-heat-warning-from-thursday-sunday-1099424926.html
August 9, 2022, 2:13 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - An amber extreme heat warning will be in place for much of England and parts of Wales in the second half of the week, the UK's Met Office said on Tuesday.
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Serena Williams Announces Retirement From Tennis
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/serena-williams-announces-retirement-from-tennis-1099422621.html
August 9, 2022, 2:04 PM
On August 8, 40-year-old American tennis star Serena Williams won a singles match for the first time in more than a year.
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Several Rounds of Ammunition Detonate at Crimea Airfield, Russian Defense Ministry Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/several-rounds-of-ammunition-detonate-at-crimea-airfield-russian-defense-ministry-says-1099424328.html
August 9, 2022, 1:48 PM
No casualties were reported at the airfield, where the cause of the detonation is still being investigated, the Defense Ministry added.
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City of Birmingham Ready to Host Olympics If UK Bids, Sports Minister Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/city-of-birmingham-ready-to-host-olympics-if-uk-bids-sports-minister-says-1099424232.html
August 9, 2022, 1:44 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The city of Birmingham is ready to host the Olympic Games if the United Kingdom decides to bid for the games, UK Sports Minister Nigel Huddleston said.
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Political Crisis in Bihar, India: BJP Slams 'Opportunist' State Chief for Breaking Ties - Again
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/political-crisis-in-bihar-india-bjp-slams-opportunist-state-chief-for-breaking-ties---again-1099420998.html
August 9, 2022, 1:44 PM
Rashtriya Janata Dal, with 79 legislators, is currently the single largest party in the 243-member Bihar State Assembly followed by BJP with 77 legislators and Janata Dal (United) with 45. Congress has 19 legislators and Left parties have 16. Any political party or alliance with the support of 122 legislators can form the government in the state.
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Pakistan Opposition Alleges US Regime Change Scheme Behind 'Abduction' of Imran Khan's Aide
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/pakistan-opposition-alleges-us-regime-change-scheme-behind-abduction-of-imran-khans-aide-1099420430.html
August 9, 2022, 1:42 PM
The ruing PML-N-led coalition has sought to ban ousted PM Imran Khan from running again over an alleged misappropriation of treasury gifts. Denying the charges, Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party accused the Shehbaz Sharif government of acting at the behest of Washington.
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Germany's Largest Crematorium to Work Non-Stop to Save Gas, Director Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/germanys-largest-crematorium-to-work-non-stop-to-save-gas-director-says-1099423655.html
August 9, 2022, 1:41 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - Germany's largest crematorium Rhine-Taunus, located in the federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia, will operate round-the-clock to save gas, its managing director, Karl-Heinz Konsgen, said on Tuesday.
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Shortening the 'Agony of War' at a Cost of Human Lives: 77th Anniversary of Nagasaki Bombing
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/shortening-the-agony-of-war-at-a-cost-of-human-lives-77th-anniversary-of-nagasaki-bombing--1099423298.html
August 9, 2022, 1:35 PM
The US bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, most of whom were civilians. Nonetheless, historians still debate whether these attacks can be qualified as war crimes.
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Translators Abandoned by UK in Afghanistan During 2021 Evacuation Reportedly Sue the Government
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/translators-abandoned-by-uk-in-afghanistan-during-2021-evacuation-reportedly-sue-the-government-1099420800.html
August 9, 2022, 1:11 PM
Late last year, UK media reported that thousands of Afghans who had helped shore up Britain’s efforts in Afghanistan before the Taliban* seized power there in mid-August 2021 are still living in the South Asian nation.
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Assimilation, Exploitation & Discrimination: The Unenviable Fate of Canada’s Indigenous Peoples
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/assimilation-exploitation--discrimination-the-unenviable-fate-of-canadas-indigenous-peoples-1099401501.html
August 9, 2022, 1:00 PM
Tuesday is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, a holiday established by the UN to recognize the contributions of indigenous people to their nations and the world. This year, the holiday has been tinged bittersweet by Pope Francis’ historic apology to the Native people of Canada over their mistreatment in residential schools.
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Johnson Enchained! BoJo Once Likened Foreign Sec Job to Being ‘Imprisoned in Steel Condom’
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/johnson-enchained-bojo-once-likened-foreign-sec-job-to-being-imprisoned-in-steel-condom-1099414512.html
August 9, 2022, 12:36 PM
PM Boris Johnson is known for his edgy comments. He came under attack from opposition MPs in March 2019 after he told LBC that £60 million had been "spaffed up the wall" by police investigating decades-old claims of child abuse against fellow Tories.
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Pelosi Says China Will Not Be Allowed to Isolate Taiwan
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/pelosi-says-china-will-not-be-allowed-to-isolate-taiwan-1099420188.html
August 9, 2022, 12:31 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States will not allow China to isolate Taiwan, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told NBC News.
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Modi Commemorates Freedom Fighters on 80th Anniversary of 'Quit India Movement'
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/modi-commemorates-freedom-fighters-on-80th-anniversary-of-quit-india-movement-1099415300.html
August 9, 2022, 12:16 PM
India's freedom icon Mahatma Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement on August 8, 1942, demanding the end of British colonial rule with the legendary slogan "Do or Die". The historic movement marked the beginning of the first mass-scale non-violent campaign in the country, which witnessed protests throughout India.
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100,000 Tonnes of Nazi Chemical Weapons Lie at Bottom of Baltic Sea, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/100000-tonnes-of-nazi-chemical-weapons-lie-at-bottom-of-baltic-sea-reports-say-1099419796.html
August 9, 2022, 12:15 PM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Up to 100,000 tonnes of chemical weapons of Nazi Germany left after World War II could be resting at the bottom of the Baltic Sea ready to trigger an environmental disaster due to inevitable corrosion, Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza reported on Tuesday.
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day: American First Nations Continue to Struggle Against Racism, Poverty
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/indigenous-peoples-day-american-first-nations-continue-to-struggle-against-racism-poverty-1099398343.html
August 9, 2022, 12:00 PM
Tuesday is the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples, a commemoration begun by the United Nations in 1994 to highlight the necessity of protecting the rights of the world’s indigenous populations and to promote their cultures.
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Spanish Study Reveals 40% Have Severe Form of Monkeypox, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/spanish-study-reveals-40-have-severe-form-of-monkeypox-reports-say-1099419289.html
August 9, 2022, 11:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A study conducted by Spanish scientists has found that four out of ten infected with monkeypox endure it in a severe form and need medical care, Spanish media reported on Tuesday.
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Ozzy Osbourne Rocks Commonwealth Games a Month After Back Surgery - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/ozzy-osbourne-rocks-commonwealth-games-a-month-after-back-surgery---video-1099418846.html
August 9, 2022, 11:20 AM
73-year-old Ozzy Osbourne has been recovering from surgery for more than a month, but finally decided to surprise his fans with an appearance onstage.
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Former No 10 Staffers Reportedly Say Boris Johnson Misled MPs About ‘Partygate’ Scandal
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/former-no-10-staffers-reportedly-say-boris-johnson-misled-mps-about-partygate-scandal-1099417690.html
August 9, 2022, 10:47 AM
On Monday, Boris Johnson’s Tory allies accused a parliamentary committee investigating whether the outgoing UK prime minister misled Parliament on the “Partygate” row of conducting a “vengeful witch hunt”.
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India Mandates Collecting Sensitive Data of Each 'To and Fro' Air Traveler 24 Hours Before Flight
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/india-mandates-collecting-sensitive-data-of-each-to-and-fro-air-traveler-24-hours-before-flight-1099416287.html
August 9, 2022, 10:46 AM
According to the new regulations viewed by Sputnik, India's government will collect the Permanent Account Numbers (PANs), complete addresses, emails, telephone numbers, credit card numbers, travel itineraries, etc. from passengers, and keep it for at least five years.
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Ukraine Stops Transit of Russian Oil via Southern Branch of Druzhba Pipeline to Hungary and Czechia
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/ukraine-stops-transit-of-russian-oil-to-hungary-czech-rep-via-southern-spray-of-druzhba-pipeline-1099417403.html
August 9, 2022, 10:22 AM
The developments come after the EU approved its seventh package of sanctions against Russia late last month over Moscow’s ongoing special military operation in Ukraine.
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US Simulation Suggests China Would Sink Most of American Fleet in Taiwan Retake Attempt, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/us-simulation-shows-china-would-sink-most-of-us-fleet-in-taiwan-invasion-reports-say-1099417247.html
August 9, 2022, 10:19 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - In the event of a military attempt by China to retake control over Taiwan, the island should be able to repel the attacks in most cases, but with significant costs for the United States' forces in the Pacific, Bloomberg reported, citing a think tank's senior official involved in an ongoing simulation study.
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Kremlin Says Russia Received No US’ Proposals on New START Treaty, But Dialogue Necessary
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/kremlin-says-russia-received-no-us-proposals-on-new-start-treaty-but-dialogue-necessary-1099416973.html
August 9, 2022, 10:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow has not received any proposals from the United States on negotiations on the extension of the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), but such a dialogue is necessary, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.
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Bangladeshi National Arrested in Lucknow, India for ‘Buying’ Indian Passport
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/bangladeshi-national-arrested-in-lucknow-india-for-buying-indian-passport-1099410464.html
August 9, 2022, 9:28 AM
According to Section 12 of India's 1967 Passport Act, anyone who holds a forged passport or any other travel document faces a prison sentence of between one and five years, as well as a fine of INR 10,000 ($125) to INR 50,000 ($627).
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West Bengal Gov't Wants Governor's Post Abolished in India
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/west-bengal-govt-wants-governors-post-abolished-in-india-1099407716.html
August 9, 2022, 9:17 AM
In India, the president appoints state governors, who serve as chief executive heads of the states, on the recommendation of the central government. Generally, the bills passed by the state governments need the governors' clearance, and the latter are constitutionally bound to act on the advice of the state cabinet.
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Record Rainfall in South Korea Kills 8, Injures 9, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/record-rainfall-in-south-korea-kills-8-injures-9-reports-say-1099414312.html
August 9, 2022, 8:26 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The heaviest rainfall in 80 years in South Korea's Seoul and surrounding regions left eight people dead and six missing, the Yonhap news agency reported on Tuesday, citing the Korea Meteorological Administration.
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DHS Suspends Trump-Era ‘Remain in Mexico’ Program as Poll Shows More Americans Want Less Migration
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/dhs-suspends-trump-era-remain-in-mexico-program-as-poll-shows-more-americans-want-less-migration-1099412812.html
August 9, 2022, 8:16 AM
The US remains in the clutches of a migration crisis, with Customs and Border Protection reporting last month that more than 1.74 million illegal migrants had been stopped at the country’s southern border in the first nine months of the 2022 fiscal year, a record high.
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'God Knows What Else': Biden Accused of Not Knowing What's in Inflation Reduction Act
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/god-knows-what-else-biden-accused-of-not-knowing-whats-in-inflation-reduction-act-1099408362.html
August 9, 2022, 7:46 AM
On August 7, the US Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act, which, according to the Democrats, should lower healthcare costs for Americans and reduce the federal budget deficit. The bill has been harshly criticized by Republicans, who claim that it will only deepen the recession in the country.
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Michael Caputo Slams FBI's 'Military-Style' Trump Home Raid as 'Full-Blown Constitutional Crisis’
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/michael-caputo-slams-fbis-military-style-trump-home-raid-as-full-blown-constitutional-crisis-1099408165.html
August 9, 2022, 6:06 AM
On Monday, ex-US President Donald Trump warned of “dark times” for America, referring to the fact that his “beautiful” Mar-a-Lago home had been “raided, and occupied by a large group of FBI agents.”
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Russian Soyuz Rocket With Iranian Khayyam Satellite Launched From Baikonur, Roscosmos Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/russian-soyuz-rocket-with-iranian-khayyam-satellite-launched-from-baikonur-roscosmos-says-1099408876.html
August 9, 2022, 6:05 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Soyuz rocket, carrying Earth remote sensing satellite Khayyam, created by Russian enterprises on the order of Iran, was launched from the Baikonur cosmodrome on Tuesday, according to the broadcast by the Russian state space agency Roscosmos.
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'Defund the FBI': GOP Lashes Out at Law Enforcement After Trump Details Raid at Mar-a-Lago Home
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/defund-the-fbi-gop-lashes-out-at-law-enforcement-after-trump-details-raid-at-mar-a-lago-home-1099406497.html
August 9, 2022, 4:13 AM
Earlier, the former president revealed in a release that a "large group" of FBI agents had stormed Mar-a-Lago, his famed Florida residence in the Palm Beach area. He called the incident a "political persecution" and said investigators "even broke into my safe."
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Spanish King Sparks Uproar by Refusing to Stand for Bolívar's Sword During Colombian Inauguration
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/spanish-king-sparks-uproar-by-refusing-to-stand-for-bolvars-sword-during-colombian-inauguration-1099406654.html
August 9, 2022, 3:34 AM
The diplomatic slight risks becoming an international incident as dignitaries from Latin America and Spain alike reacted with outrage to the monarch’s visible lack of respect towards his host country, and sought to disassociate themselves with the colonial condescension it signaled to Colombia’s incoming presidency.
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White House: Biden to Sign NATO Accession Documents for Sweden, Finland on Tuesday
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/white-house-biden-to-sign-nato-accession-documents-for-sweden-finland-on-tuesday-1099405996.html
August 9, 2022, 2:35 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden will sign NATO accession documents for Sweden and Finland on Tuesday, a schedule released by the White House revealed late Monday.
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Kim Kardashian Reportedly Furious Over Ex Kanye West's 'Antics' After Her Split With Davidson
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/kim-kardashian-reportedly-furious-over-ex-kanye-wests-antics-after-her-split-with-davidson-1099405291.html
August 9, 2022, 2:19 AM
Earlier on Monday, West uploaded a photo on Instagram* that had been altered to show the top page of the New York Times with the headline, "SKETE DAVIDSON DEAD AT AGE 28." It happened shortly after reports surfaced that Kardashian and the 28-year-old "SNL" veteran called it quits after nine months of dating.
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Video: New Explosions Rock Cuba’s Main Oil Terminal After Weekend Tank Blast
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/video-new-explosions-rock-cubas-main-oil-terminal-after-weekend-tank-blast-1099404084.html
August 9, 2022, 12:30 AM
A strong fire emerged at a Cuban oil storage facility in the port of Matanzas last Friday evening after a lightning strike on the dome of the tank, which contained about 25,000 cubic meters of oil.
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Russian National Vinnik Cannot Be Released on Bail, Jail Document Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/russian-national-vinnik-cannot-be-released-on-bail-jail-document-says-1099405021.html
August 9, 2022, 12:28 AM
SAN FRANCISCO (Sputnik) - Russian citizen Alexander Vinnik, who was detained by the US authorities and is being held in a prison in Santa Rita, California, cannot be released on bail, according to a jail document.
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New Book Claims Trump Asked Top Defense Officials: 'Why Can’t You Be Like the German Generals?'
https://sputniknews.com/20220809/new-book-claims-trump-asked-top-defense-officials-why-cant-you-be-like-the-german-generals-1099403212.html
August 9, 2022, 12:09 AM
Another tell-all book by mainstream media figures based on former Trump official testimony portrays the president at his most outrageous.
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Washington, DC Area Could Soon Need Desalination Plants as Waterways Get Clogged With Salt Runoff
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/washington-dc-area-could-soon-need-desalination-plants-as-waterways-get-clogged-with-salt-runoff-1099403371.html
August 8, 2022, 11:16 PM
Despite the health dangers of consuming too much sodium, low blood sodium, or hyponatremia, can also cause life-threatening developments in the human body. Fixing blood salinity is a major role of the kidneys, and either too much or too little salt can seriously tax them.
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‘These Are Dark Times’: Trump Reveals FBI Agents ‘Raided’ His Mar-a-Lago Residence
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/trump-reveals-large-group-of-fbi-agents-raided-his-mar-a-lago-resort-1099403523.html
August 8, 2022, 10:57 PM
In a Monday statement on his "Truth" social media platform, former US President Donald Trump revealed that his Mar-a-Lago resort in southern Florida is "under siege" by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) national police force.
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US Navy Successfully Recovers F-18 Super Hornet That Was Blown Off Carrier in Mediterranean
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/us-navy-successfully-recovers-f-18-super-hornet-that-was-blown-off-carrier-in-mediterranean-1099402264.html
August 8, 2022, 10:24 PM
The fighter jet was lost at sea on July 8, as it was blown off the deck of the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the Mediterranean Sea following unexpectedly severe weather. A thorough inquiry of the events leading up to the loss of the plane was launched immediately.
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McMichaels Handed Second Life Sentences for Federal Hate Crime Convictions in Arbery Killing
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/mcmichaels-handed-second-life-sentences-for-federal-hate-crime-convictions-in-arbery-killing-1099402656.html
August 8, 2022, 9:59 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US District Court Judge Lisa Godbey Wood sentenced the three men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery for additional hate crime charges, giving defendants Travis and Greg McMichael another life sentence each for the federal violations in addition to life sentences they received for murder by a state court.
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South African FM to Visiting Blinken on Anti-Russia Tour: Be ‘Equally Concerned’ With Palestine
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/south-african-fm-to-visiting-blinken-on-anti-russia-tour-be-equally-concerned-with-palestine-1099399847.html
August 8, 2022, 9:04 PM
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken began a three-nation tour of Africa on Sunday in an effort to bring back into the Western fold several nations considered to be at risk of sliding into the Russian sphere of influence. Ironically, while doing so, he has proclaimed Washington’s respect for their sovereignty.
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UN Says in Close Contact With Israel, Gaza to Solidify Ceasefire
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/un-says-in-close-contact-with-israel-gaza-to-solidify-ceasefire-1099400325.html
August 8, 2022, 8:39 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The United Nations maintains close contact with both Israel and Palestinians to strengthen the ceasefire which was struck over the weekend, special coordinator for the Middle East peace process Tor Wennesland said on Monday.
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'Road to Atlantis': Patch of 'Cobblestone Pavement' Found at the Bottom of Pacific Ocean
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/road-to-atlantis-patch-of-cobblestone-pavement-found-at-the-bottom-of-pacific-ocean-1099398875.html
August 8, 2022, 6:50 PM
The phenomenon in question was located by the crew of the Exploration Vessel Nautilus as they studied the Liliʻuokalani Ridge area located in the Papahānaumokuakea Marine National Monument.
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Pentagon Says China Uses Military Exercises to Coerce Taiwan, International Community
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/pentagon-says-china-uses-military-exercises-to-coerce-taiwan-international-community-1099398567.html
August 8, 2022, 6:18 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - China is trying to coerce Taiwan and the international community by conducting massive military exercises around the island, Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl said on Monday.
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Borrell Says New JCPOA Text Finalized, Parties Need to Make Political Decisions
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/borrell-says-new-jcpoa-text-finalized-parties-need-to-make-political-decisions-1099398101.html
August 8, 2022, 6:10 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday that a new text of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) had been finalized, and now parties need to make political decisions to conclude the deal.
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DNA Sampling May Shed Light on Mystery of Deep Sea Holes in Atlantic
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/dna-sampling-may-shed-light-on-mystery-of-deep-sea-holes-in-atlantic-1099397474.html
August 8, 2022, 5:53 PM
Strange holes have been discovered by the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on the seabed around the mid-Atlantic Ridge, hundreds of meters below the surface.
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Indian, US Special Forces Begin Military Drill Near Ladakh Region
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/indian-us-special-forces-begin-military-drill-near-ladakh-region-1099391671.html
August 8, 2022, 5:25 PM
India signed four foundational military agreements with the US to improve the interoperability between the two militaries. However, Indian military chiefs believe India has to fight its wars on its own and cannot count on others.
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More Crap? NYT White House Reporter Claims Trump Left Incriminating Floater in Toilet
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/more-crap-nyt-white-house-reporter-claims-trump-left-incriminating-floater-in-toilet-1099391865.html
August 8, 2022, 5:16 PM
The photos of "official documents" allegedly left on a variety of toilet bowls by Donald Trump during his time in office show fragments with a handful of random words written in marker pen with no clear meaning to them.
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Russian Citizen Vinnik Pleaded Not Guilty to Financial Crime Allegations
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/russian-citizen-vinnik-pleaded-not-guilty-to-financial-crime-allegations-1099396668.html
August 8, 2022, 4:58 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Russian citizen Alexander Vinnik during his initial appearance in a US court on Friday pleaded not guilty to financial crime charges brought against him and his cryptocurrency trading platform BTC-e, a Northern California US District Court spokesperson told Sputnik on Monday.
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US Provides $1Bln in Additional Security Aid for Ukraine, Pentagon Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/us-provides-1bln-in-additional-security-aid-for-ukraine---pentagon-1099396810.html
August 8, 2022, 4:56 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is providing $1 billion in more security help for Ukraine, the US State Department announced on Monday.
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Cox News Buys Axios in $525Mln Deal to Penetrate Local Markets Across US
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/cox-news-buys-axios-in-525mln-deal-to-penetrate-local-markets-across-us-1099398952.html
August 8, 2022, 4:50 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The online news organization Axios announced on Monday that it has been bought by Cox News for more than half-a-billion dollars.
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Russia Notifies US of Temporary Withdrawal of Its Facilities From Inspections Under New START Treaty
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/russia-notifies-us-of-temporary-withdrawal-of-its-facilities-from-inspections-under-new-start-1099396498.html
August 8, 2022, 4:39 PM
Russia’s Foreign Ministry announced that inspections of Russian facilities performed under the New START treaty will be suspended temporarily.
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IHF Issues Warning to Norway's Handball Federation Head for Calls on Russia's Expulsion
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/ihf-issues-warning-to-norways-handball-federation-head-for-calls-on-russias-expulsion-1099396342.html
August 8, 2022, 4:37 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ethics Commission of the International Handball Federation (IHF) has issued a warning to Norwegian Handball Federation (NHF) President Kare Geir Lio after reviewing a complaint from the Russian side, the Russian Handball Federation (RHF) said on Monday.
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EU Robbing Global South of Cheap Gas in Quest to Replace Lost Russian Supplies: Report
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/eu-robbing-global-south-of-cheap-gas-in-quest-to-replace-lost-russian-supplies-report-1099395752.html
August 8, 2022, 4:18 PM
The European Union is in the throes of an unprecedented energy crisis after taking steps to reduce dependence on Russian oil, natural gas, and coal to “punish” Moscow for its military operation in Ukraine. Skyrocketing energy prices and falling availability have sparked growing concerns about bloc countries’ fate come winter.
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'I'm Just a Senator': Photo of Bernie Sanders Resting on Senate Steps Poised to Spawn New Meme
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/im-just-a-senator-photo-of-bernie-sanders-resting-on-senate-steps-poised-to-spawn-new-meme-1099394959.html
August 8, 2022, 3:54 PM
Senator Bernie Sanders was photographed after apparently participating in a lengthy and exhaustive procedure known as a “vote-a-rama.”
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US Does Not See Abnormal Radiation Levels at Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/us-does-not-see-abnormal-radiation-levels-at-zaporozhye-nuclear-plant-1099395119.html
August 8, 2022, 3:33 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has not seen indications of abnormal levels of radiation at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said on Monday.
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US Imposes Sanctions on Major Virtual Currency Mixer Tornado Cash
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/us-imposes-sanctions-on-major-virtual-currency-mixer-tornado-cash-1099398730.html
August 8, 2022, 3:33 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has imposed sanctions on a major virtual currency mixer Tornado Cash that has been allegedly used to launder more than $7 billion since 2019, the US Department of the Treasury said in a press release on Monday.
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US to Back Sub Saharan African Open Societies Opposed to China, Russia: New Strategy
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/us-to-back-sub-saharan-african-open-societies-opposed-to-china-russia-new-strategy-1099394602.html
August 8, 2022, 3:09 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The newly-unveiled US strategy for Sub-Saharan Africa is promoting cooperation with open societies which pursue policies to counter "harmful activities" by China and Russia, the White House announced on Monday.
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Greek Prime Minister Says He Will Not Resign Over Wiretapping Scandal
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/greek-prime-minister-says-he-will-not-resign-over-wiretapping-scandal-1099394128.html
August 8, 2022, 3:02 PM
ATHENS (Sputnik) - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Monday that he does not intend to resign over the scandal related to the wiretapping of Nikos Androulakis, the leader of the Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK), but intends to propose a number of changes to the Greek National Intelligence Service (EYP).
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Turkish Foreign Minister Notes Ankara's Role in EU Security Saying 'Turkey is Europe'
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/turkish-foreign-minister-notes-ankaras-role-in-eu-security-saying-turkey-is-europe-1099393881.html
August 8, 2022, 2:58 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu on Monday noted Ankara's role was vital in ensuring and maintaining peace and stability in the European Union, saying that "Turkey is Europe."
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One-Horned Rhino Running on Street in India Reminds Netizens of 'Jumanji' Movie - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/one-horned-rhino-running-on-street-in-india-reminds-netizens-of-jumanji-movie---video-1099386235.html
August 8, 2022, 2:57 PM
With 75.2K views, a video posted on Twitter by Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Susanta Nanda has taken the Internet by storm, sparking debate on the establishment of human settlements near animal habitats.
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Chad’s Authorities, Rebel Groups Ink Peace Deal in Qatar
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/chads-authorities-rebel-groups-ink-peace-deal-in-qatar-1099392767.html
August 8, 2022, 2:45 PM
DOHA (Sputnik) - The Transitional Military Council of Chad and paramilitary opposition groups on Monday signed a peace agreement in the Qatari capital of Doha, pledging to initiate a national dialogue conference in the African country later in August, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
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Finland to Send About 20 Military Instructors to UK to Train Ukraine's Troops
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/finland-to-send-about-20-military-instructors-to-uk-to-train-ukraines-troops-1099392078.html
August 8, 2022, 2:35 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Finnish military will send up to 20 military instructors to the United Kingdom to train Ukrainian soldiers, the Finnish Defense Ministry said on Monday.
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ASEAN Reasserting Its Capacity to Act as One Even on Highly Controversial Issues, Professor Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/asean-reasserting-its-capacity-to-act-as-one-even-on-highly-controversial-issues-professor-says-1099386095.html
August 8, 2022, 2:02 PM
August 8 marks the 55th anniversary since the creation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), an intergovernmental organization that promotes economic, security, political, educational, and cultural interaction between its 10 member states.
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WTO Rules Cannot Stop India From Banning Sale of Chinese Smartphones on Indian Market, Expert Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/wto-rules-cannot-stop-india-from-banning-sale-of-chinese-smartphones-on-indian-market-expert-says-1099385827.html
August 8, 2022, 1:50 PM
Despite a spurt of recent crackdowns, most Chinese smartphone brands continue to occupy top positions on India's smartphone market. According to CyberMedia Research, consumer demand for affordable smartphones from these brands continues to be robust.
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Kiev 'Taking the Whole of Europe Hostage' by Striking Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, Moscow Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/kiev-taking-the-whole-of-europe-hostage-by-striking-zaporozhye-nuclear-power-plant-moscow-says-1099390872.html
August 8, 2022, 1:49 PM
The Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant has been under the control of Russian forces since March, with Ukrainian troops repeatedly attacking it using drones and artillery. The Russian Defense Ministry has characterized Kiev's actions as nothing short of "nuclear terrorism."
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Blinken Says Pelosi's Visit to Taiwan Was 'Peaceful,' US Not Looking for Conflict
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/blinken-says-pelosis-visit-to-taiwan-was-peaceful-us-not-looking-for-conflict-1099390676.html
August 8, 2022, 1:48 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan was peaceful, the United States is not looking for conflict anywhere, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday.
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The China Syndrome: CIA Reportedly Shifts Resources From ‘Counterterrorism’ to Concentrate on PRC
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/the-china-syndrome-cia-reportedly-shifts-resources-from-counterterrorism-to-concentrate-on-prc-1099390144.html
August 8, 2022, 1:30 PM
The Central Intelligence Agency launched a China-focused mission center in October. Agency Director William Burns indicated at the time that the CIA would hold “weekly” meetings on the “geopolitical challenge” posed by Beijing going forward.
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Scientists Discover Method to Produce Metal on Mars
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/scientists-discover-method-to-produce-metal-on-mars-1099387199.html
August 8, 2022, 1:03 PM
A new technique could prove invaluable if future expeditions to Mars were to attempt to build large structures on the red planet without depending on shipments from Earth.
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Locals Hail Demolition of Illegal Construction by Man Who Abused Woman in India's Noida - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/locals-hail-demolition-of-illegal-construction-by-man-who-abused-woman-in-indias-noida---video-1099380010.html
August 8, 2022, 1:01 PM
A man, who claimed to be a member of the federally governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was captured on video physically assaulting a woman, which went viral on social media. The BJP, however, dismissed the claim that he belongs to the party.
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Turkey Will Soon Get Rid of Terrorists in Syrian Regions, Erdogan Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220808/turkey-will-soon-get-rid-of-terrorists-in-syrian-regions-erdogan-says-1099387601.html
August 8, 2022, 12:26 PM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkey will soon eliminate terrorists in last areas of neighboring Syria, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday.
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