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Ben Wallace 'Duped' by Russian Pranksters in Hoax Call With 'Ukrainian PM'
https://sputniknews.com/20220322/ben-wallace-duped-by-russian-pranksters-in-hoax-call-with-ukrainian-pm-1094077923.html
March 22, 2022, 9:03 AM
Earlier, Downing Street claimed that Russia was behind hoax calls made to Defence Secretary Ben Wallace, Home Secretary Priti Patel, and Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Nadine Dorries, blaming Kremlin “disinformation” for targeting the politicians amid the ongoing operation to demilitarise Ukraine.
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Turkish Defence Ministry Reportedly Warned Ships of Mines Drifting in Black Sea
https://sputniknews.com/20220322/turkish-defence-ministry-reportedly-warned-ships-of-mines-drifting-in-black-sea-1094078786.html
March 22, 2022, 8:56 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - The Turkish Ministry of Defence asked ships to track drifting mines after the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said that Ukraine had mined approaches to its ports in the Black Sea, Turkish newspaper Hurriyet reported.
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Moscow Slams US Claims on Chemical Weapons in Russia as Malicious Insinuations
https://sputniknews.com/20220322/moscow-slams-us-claims-on-chemical-weapons-in-russia-as-malicious-insinuations-1094077647.html
March 22, 2022, 8:22 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Washington's claims that Russia allegedly can use chemical and biological weapons are nothing but malicious insinuations, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Tuesday.
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Trump Hails 'Total Vindication' as Ex-Porn Star Stormy Daniels Loses Appeal in 'Frivolous' Lawsuit
https://sputniknews.com/20220322/trump-hails-total-vindication-as-ex-porn-star-stormy-daniels-loses-appeal-in-frivolous-lawsuit--1094076040.html
March 22, 2022, 7:27 AM
The legal feud between former adult actress Stormy Daniels and the ex-president dates back to her claims that she became intimate with Donald Trump in 2006. The ex-stripper said Trump’s personal lawyer paid her $130,000 in hush money in 2016. The scandal ended up in court, where Michael Cohen admitted the payment, while Trump denied the affair.
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Navalny Found Guilty on Charges of Fraud and Contempt of Court
https://sputniknews.com/20220322/navalny-found-guilty-on-charges-of-fraud-and-contempt-of-court-1094076738.html
March 22, 2022, 7:26 AM
Navalny has already been serving a two-and-a-half-year term for fraud in the 2014 Yves Rocher case.
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US Considers Removing Iran's Revolutionary Guards From 'Terror List', But What's Behind It?
https://sputniknews.com/20220322/us-considers-removing-irans-revolutionary-guards-from-terror-list-but-whats-behind-it-1094075700.html
March 22, 2022, 7:16 AM
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), a branch of the Iranian Armed Forces, has been under US sanctions since 2007, but it was only in 2017 that it was placed on the American Global Terrorist List, becoming the first national military to be designated as an extremist organisation.
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Twitter Ablaze as Swedish Dairy Manufacturer Pulls Back Fermented Milk Over 'Russian Associations'
https://sputniknews.com/20220322/twitter-ablaze-as-swedish-dairy-manufacturer-pulls-back-fermented-milk-over-russian-associations-1094075063.html
March 22, 2022, 6:47 AM
Kefir, an innocuous fermented milk drink similar to thin yogurt associated with Russia, has fallen prey to the outbreak of anti-Russian sentiment following Moscow's military operation in Ukraine.
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Russia-US Relations are on the Verge of Rupture, Deputy FM Warns
https://sputniknews.com/20220322/russia-us-relations-are-on-the-verge-of-rupture-deputy-fm-warns-1094074816.html
March 22, 2022, 6:21 AM
On Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry stressed that Moscow-Washington relations were close to being severed after US President Joe Biden called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin a "war criminal" amid the ongoing special operation in Ukraine.
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'Some F*ckery is Afoot': Joe Rogan Slams Media 'Fabricating Narrative' on Hunter Biden Laptop Story
https://sputniknews.com/20220322/some-fckery-is-afoot-joe-rogan-slams-media-fabricating-narrative-on-hunter-biden-laptop-story-1094073526.html
March 22, 2022, 5:59 AM
The Hunter Biden laptop story, dating to 2020 when the New York Post reported on the contents of a hard drive copied from a computer that the US president's son ostensibly left at a repair shop in 2019, had been swept under the rug by Big Media until The New York Times admitted on 16 March that the recovered emails had been "authenticated".
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Nokian Tyres Suffers Drop in Shares After Decision to Stay in Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20220322/nokian-tyres-suffers-drop-in-shares-after-decision-to-stay-in-russia-1094072989.html
March 22, 2022, 5:47 AM
By contrast, several other major tyre manufacturers, including Bridgestone, Continental, and Michelin, have announced plans to suspend operations in Russia following its special operation in Ukraine.
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Two Women Killed in Axe and Knife Attack at Swedish School
https://sputniknews.com/20220322/two-women-killed-in-axe-and-knife-attack-at-swedish-school-1094072634.html
March 22, 2022, 4:45 AM
A teenager has been arrested in connection with the incident on suspicion of murder after having himself informed the police and admitted to carrying out the attacks. The police assume that the man acted alone, but the motive remains unclear.
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Chinese State Media Reveals No Survivors Yet Found From China Eastern Plane Crash
https://sputniknews.com/20220322/chinese-state-media-reveals-no-survivors-yet-found-from-china-eastern-plane-crash-1094072349.html
March 22, 2022, 4:20 AM
No survivors have been found in the wreckage of Flight MU-5735, which descended towards the ground at over 20,000 feet in just over a minute. The China Eastern flight carried 132 people and crashed in a forested mountainous area near the city of Wuzhou in the Guangxi region, according to reports.
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Russia's Upper House to Take Part in Joint Probe With Duma on Biological Labs in Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20220322/russias-upper-house-to-take-part-in-joint-probe-with-duma-on-biological-labs-in-ukraine-1094071888.html
March 22, 2022, 4:09 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Members of the Federation Council, the upper house of Russia's parliament, will work in a joint commission with the lower house - the State Duma - to investigate US biological laboratories in Ukraine, Grigory Karasin, head of the Council's Foreign Affairs Committee, told Sputnik.
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Injuries, Structural Damage Reported as Tornadoes Thrash Central Texas Before Heading East
https://sputniknews.com/20220322/injuries-structural-damage-reported-as-tornadoes-thrash-central-texas-before-heading-east-1094072093.html
March 22, 2022, 4:04 AM
On Sunday, the Storm Prediction Center of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a ‘moderate risk’ warning for several areas in east central Texas on Monday, as well as an uncommon ‘Day 3’ outlook that stretched from east-central Louisiana to southern Mississippi on Tuesday. Tens of millions of residents are said to be at risk.
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Russian Embassy in US Dismisses Western Media Reports of 'Filtration Camps' in Mariupol as Lies
https://sputniknews.com/20220322/russian-embassy-in-us-dismisses-western-media-reports-of-filtration-camps-in-mariupol-as-lies-1094071152.html
March 22, 2022, 3:49 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Russian Embassy in the United States said allegations in Western media about the creation of "filtration camps" in Mariupol were unprofessional and false.
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Videos: Incoming Rain May Offer Temporary Reprieve as Texas Officials Battle Devastating Wildfire
https://sputniknews.com/20220322/videos-incoming-rain-may-offer-temporary-reprieve-as-texas-officials-battle-devastating-wildfire-1094069946.html
March 22, 2022, 3:33 AM
Authorities in Texas announced earlier that fires had burned about 130 square miles (336 square km), with around 70 square miles (181 square km) in the Eastland Complex, located around 120 miles (193 km) west of the city of Dallas.
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US State Department: Iran Nuclear Deal ‘Neither Imminent Nor is It Certain’
https://sputniknews.com/20220322/us-state-department-iran-nuclear-deal-neither-imminent-nor-is-it-certain-1094071342.html
March 22, 2022, 3:28 AM
The US Department of State has indicated that a deal with Iran over its nuclear program is not a foregone conclusion.
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Mike Tyson Reveals Psychedelic Trip With Jake Paul, Says He'd Fight YouTuber for $1 Billion
https://sputniknews.com/20220322/mike-tyson-reveals-psychedelic-trip-with-jake-paul-says-hed-fight-youtuber-for-1-billion-1094070894.html
March 22, 2022, 3:17 AM
YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, who has been taking part in the sport since 2018, apparently did psychedelics with seasoned boxer Mike Tyson in St. Barts.
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Trump’s Ex-Body Man Reportedly Appears Before Jan. 6 Panel Following Three-Month Delay
https://sputniknews.com/20220322/trumps-ex-body-man-reportedly-appears-before-jan-6-panel-following-three-month-delay-1094069320.html
March 22, 2022, 1:43 AM
Nicholas Luna, a former personal assistant to then-President Trump, was originally slated to appear before the House Select Committee back in December 2021, but was granted a postponement after deciding to “engage” with the panel’s probe. The committee is seeking to learn the movements of Trump and other White House officials on January 6, 2021.
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Japanese PM Blasts Russia's 'Absolutely Unjustified' Decision to Withdraw From Peace Treaty Dialogue
https://sputniknews.com/20220322/japanese-prime-minister-blasts-russias-decision-to-withdraw-from-dialogue-on-peace-treaty-1094069773.html
March 22, 2022, 1:30 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Russia's decision to withdraw from dialogue with Japan on a peace treaty is unacceptable, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said, during hearings in the country's upper house of parliament.
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US Sees Highest Number of Mass Shootings in 2 Years - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220322/us-sees-highest-number-of-mass-shootings-in-2-years---reports-1094070061.html
March 22, 2022, 1:24 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The nine mass shootings during the past weekend that left eight people dead and 60 people wounded marked the highest number of mass shootings in the United States in the last two years, CNN reported.
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Andy Warhol Print of Marilyn Monroe Set to Sell at Christie's for Estimated $200 Million
https://sputniknews.com/20220322/andy-warhol-print-of-marilyn-monroe-set-to-sell-at-christies-for-estimated-200-million-1094068627.html
March 22, 2022, 12:54 AM
Christie’s, the British auction house best known for selling works of art, antiques and other goods to the uber rich, is selling Andy Warhol’s iconic 1964 silkscreen print of actress Marilyn Monroe for an estimated $200 million.
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US Sending Soviet-Era Air Defense Systems to Ukraine That Were Stored in Alabama for Years - Report
https://sputniknews.com/20220322/us-sending-soviet-era-air-defense-systems-to-ukraine-that-were-stored-in-alabama-for-years---report-1094067417.html
March 22, 2022, 12:42 AM
Following the collapse of the USSR, the US gathered several Soviet missile defense systems which were evaluated by US intelligence professionals and used to train American personnel. As the current situation in Ukraine unfolds, they may return this equipment to the eastern European nation.
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Privacy Advocates Sound Alarm Over Georgia Police Drone Use in 911 Responses
https://sputniknews.com/20220322/privacy-advocates-sound-alarm-over-georgia-police-drone-use-in-911-responses-1094068063.html
March 22, 2022, 12:08 AM
If you call 911, do not be alarmed if a flying robot shows up at your door instead of an officer, as more law enforcement are using drones to respond to emergency calls, new findings by Axios have revealed.
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Blue Origin Says Designer for New Shepard Rocket to Replace SNL’s Pete Davidson on Flight
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/blue-origin-says-designer-for-new-shepard-rocket-to-replace-snls-pete-davidson-on-flight-1094067588.html
March 21, 2022, 11:40 PM
Rapper Kanye West’s Instagram was temporarily suspended last week for hate speech, harassment and bullying after he went on a tirade that targeted, among others, comedian Pete Davidson, who he blames for ruining his family by dating his ex-wife, socialite Kim Kardashian.
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South Dakota Euthanizes 85,000 Birds as US State Faces First Avian Flu Outbreaks Since 2015
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/south-dakota-euthanizes-85000-birds-as-us-state-faces-first-avian-flu-outbreaks-since-2015-1094066681.html
March 21, 2022, 10:27 PM
Since January, the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed at least 385 domestic cases of wild birds infected with the highly-pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus. Although HPAI-strain viruses are rarely passed on to humans, the disease can rapidly devastate poultry populations.
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'I Love It When They Try': Kid Rock Vows He's 'Uncancellable' in Tucker Carlson Sit Down
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/i-love-it-when-they-try-kid-rock-vows-hes-uncancellable-in-tucker-carlson-sit-down-1094066043.html
March 21, 2022, 10:20 PM
Conservative rap-rock singer Kid Rock will see his interview with Fox News host Tucker Carlson air on Monday night. Carlson has tweeted short clips of the interview to tease fans, including a clip of the musician mimicking his own song lyrics, saying, “F*** Fauci,” in reference to the White House chief medical adviser.
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13,000 Afghan Children Died in 2022, 95% of Country Lacks Adequate Food Amid Sanctions on Taliban
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/13000-afghan-children-died-in-2022-95-of-country-lacks-adequate-food-amid-sanctions-on-taliban-1094066210.html
March 21, 2022, 10:19 PM
In the aftermath of the *Taliban takeover of Afghanistan in August 2021, the US canceled billions in aid to the war-torn country and froze its financial assets, with the United Nations warning the move would create a humanitarian disaster worse than the 20-year US war against the group.
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Brazilian Ex-President Lula Holds 14-Point Poll Lead Over Bolsonaro
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/brazilian-ex-president-lula-holds-14-point-poll-lead-over-bolsonaro-1094064417.html
March 21, 2022, 10:07 PM
During Lula's two terms as president, from 2003 to 2010, Brazil was one of the most prominent of the 'Pink Tide' of left-wing Latin American governments, including Venezuela, Bolivia and Ecuador, joining revolutionary Cuba in opposing the US corporate hegemony in the region.
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Biden Calls on US Firms to Boost Cyber Defenses Amid Claims of Potential Russian Attack
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/biden-calls-on-us-firms-to-boost-cyber-defenses-amid-claims-of-potential-russian-attack-1094064095.html
March 21, 2022, 9:31 PM
This is not the first time that top US officials have reported new cyberattacks against US companies by hacker groups said to be directly or indirectly supported by Moscow. Russia has consistently denied allegations of cyberattacks against sovereign states.
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US Sanctions Chinese Officials 'Involved in Repressive Acts' in Xinjiang Region
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/us-sanctions-chinese-officials-involved-in-repressive-acts-in-xinjiang-region-1094064740.html
March 21, 2022, 8:16 PM
Washington has pressured Beijing to speak out against Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, threatening to sanction China if the latter is found to be aiding its northern neighbor. So far, Beijing has only expressed support for ongoing talks between diplomats from Kiev and Moscow.
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Sri Lankan Debt Crisis Causes Paper Shortages, Nation Forced to Cancel School Exams
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/sri-lankan-debt-crisis-causes-paper-shortages-nation-forced-to-cancel-school-exams-1094064551.html
March 21, 2022, 8:02 PM
Sri Lanka has canceled school exams for two thirds of its students after running out of paper and ink.
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The Global Agriculture Giants Who Defy Pressure to Withdraw From Russia Over Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/the-global-agriculture-giants-who-defy-pressure-to-withdraw-from-russia-over-ukraine-1094063807.html
March 21, 2022, 7:45 PM
Numerous western brands have either paused their operations in Russia or have withdrawn completely, citing the Kremlin's launch of its special military operation in Ukraine. Moscow warned the brands about their liabilities to clients and partners in Russia and cautioned that re-entering the Russian market might prove difficult.
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Spain Abandoned Western Sahara Position to Win Morocco's Cooperation on Migrants, PSOE Doc Reveals
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/spain-abandoned-western-sahara-position-to-win-moroccos-cooperation-on-migrants-psoe-doc-reveals-1094063237.html
March 21, 2022, 7:24 PM
Spain ruled the colony of Spanish Sahara from 1884 until granting the territory independence in 1976. Although Morocco claimed sovereignty over the territory, indigenous Saharawis declared a republic and fought a 15-year war of independence against them. A UN-brokered ceasefire in 1991 promised an independence referendum that has never happened.
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Cannabis Industry Lobbies DC for Banking Access to Reduce Robberies
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/cannabis-industry-lobbies-dc-for-banking-access-to-reduce-robberies-1094062847.html
March 21, 2022, 7:15 PM
Over 20 CEOs from the industry’s largest cannabis-based companies arrived at Congress last week to push for the passage of the Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act.
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Fuel Tax Cut of 5p Per Litre Mooted for Sunak’s Spring Mini-Budget
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/fuel-tax-cut-of-5p-per-litre-mooted-for-sunaks-spring-mini-budget-1094057532.html
March 21, 2022, 6:51 PM
Petrol and diesel prices at the pumps have soared by 50p per litre since this time last year, driven by Western sanctions on Russia over the conflict in the Ukraine. Millions also face being driven into fuel poverty by speculation on natural gas, another major Russian export.
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Russian MoD: Kiev Ordered Nationalist Battalions to Disguise as Civilians to Leave Mariupol
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/russian-mod-kiev-ordered-nationalist-battalions-to-disguise-as-civilians-to-leave-mariupol-1094063136.html
March 21, 2022, 6:37 PM
Russia has accused nationalist fighters operating in Ukraine of using civilians as a "human shield" and ordering militants fighting in Mariupol to become "martyrs".
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Cancel Neil Armstrong Too? Chinese Consul Rips Renaming of 'Yuri’s Night' Over Events in Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/cancel-neil-armstrong-too-chinese-consul-rips-renaming-of-yuris-night-over-events-in-ukraine-1094062620.html
March 21, 2022, 5:59 PM
The annual Space Foundation event will have a different name this year due to backlash from some members of the public. According to the foundation, the content of the Space Symposium that follows the "night" event won't be altered – including where it concerns the legacy of legendary Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin.
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'World's Strongest Girl' Responds to Schwarzenegger's Message to Russian People About Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/worlds-strongest-girl-responds-to-schwarzeneggers-message-to-russian-people-about-ukraine-1094061875.html
March 21, 2022, 5:43 PM
American actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger earlier filmed a video message addressed to the Russian people, saying that he loves them and "that is why I have to tell you the truth" about the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine.
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Inside Aum Shinrikyo: Doomsday Cult That Microwaved 'Traitors' and Killed Dozens With Chemicals
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/inside-aum-shinrikyo-doomsday-cult-that-microwaved-traitors-and-killed-dozens-with-chemicals-1094062102.html
March 21, 2022, 5:22 PM
The group had a syncretic belief system, meaning it combined different religions – Buddhism, Hinduism, and Christianity. In addition to that, members of the cult incorporated ideas from Yoga and the writings of Nostradamus.
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US Likely to Have Six Rate Hikes This Year, Two More in 2023, Atlanta Fed Chief Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/us-likely-to-have-six-rate-hikes-this-year-two-more-in-2023-atlanta-fed-chief-says-1094062222.html
March 21, 2022, 5:13 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States will likely have six rate hikes this year and two more in 2023 as surging inflation forces the Federal Reserve onto a path of aggressive monetary tightening, the central bank’s head for the Atlanta region, Raphael Bostic, said.
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US Sending Secretly Acquired Soviet Air Defence Systems to Ukraine, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/us-sending-secretly-acquired-soviet-air-defence-systems-to-ukraine-reports-say-1094062022.html
March 21, 2022, 5:04 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is sending secretly acquired Soviet air defence equipment to Ukraine, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.
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American Delusions of Pitting China against Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/american-delusions-of-pitting-china-against-russia-1094061665.html
March 21, 2022, 4:57 PM
Nice try Joe. US President Joe Biden has tried to pressure Chinese leader Xi Jinping to join Washington’s campaign to isolate Russia. But Beijing told the Americans to shove their Cold War delusions.
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US' Freeze of Russia's Reserves is Alarm Bell for Any Country - Reserve Bank of India Governor
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/us-freeze-of-russias-reserves-is-alarm-bell-for-any-country---reserve-bank-of-india-governor-1094059223.html
March 21, 2022, 4:52 PM
Some of the Russian Central Bank’s assets were frozen by the US after Moscow launched a special military operation to de-militarise and de-Nazify Ukraine on 24 February. In the past, the US has imposed similar restrictions on the forex reserves of Afghanistan, Iran, Cuba, Iran, and Venezuela.
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Takes Swipe at Arsenal Fans After Making History in Match With Barcelona
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/pierre-emerick-aubameyang-takes-swipe-at-arsenal-fans-after-making-history-in-match-with-barcelona-1094059599.html
March 21, 2022, 4:17 PM
Four months after being sacked as Arsenal skipper, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is now the centre of attention at Barcelona as he has scored goals in abundance and turned around the Catalans' season.
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GOP Lawmakers Concerned About Elon Musk's Business Links to China
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/gop-lawmakers-concerned-about-elon-musks-business-links-to-china-1094060599.html
March 21, 2022, 4:13 PM
In February, it was reported that Tesla would start construction of a new facility in Shanghai, with the company trying to achieve Elon Musk's goal to double the production of electric cars in China.
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Russia Refuses to Discuss Peace Treaty With Japan
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/russia-refuses-to-discuss-peace-treaty-with-japan-foreign-ministry-says-1094060871.html
March 21, 2022, 4:06 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is refusing to continue negotiations on peace treaty with Japan over Tokyo’s sanctions against Moscow, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
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Ohio Republican Calls His Rival 'P***y' During Argument Over Chinese Stocks
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/ohio-republican-calls-his-rival-py-during-argument-over-chinese-stocks-1094060198.html
March 21, 2022, 4:02 PM
It’s not uncommon for emotions to spill over during a political debate, but some individuals fail to master their temper to such an extent that if one were to close one’s eyes, it would be impossible to tell whether one is listening to a UFC pre-fight press conference or to two officials competing for a job in the government.
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Poll: Majority of Americans Back Judge Jackson Nomination to US Supreme Court
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/poll-majority-of-americans-back-judge-jackson-nomination-to-us-supreme-court-1094060356.html
March 21, 2022, 3:51 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A majority of Americans support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to be confirmed for the seat on the US Supreme Court by a 2-1 margin and approve of President Joe Biden to name a Black woman as his first pick for the high court, a new Monmouth poll revealed on Monday.
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Over 1Mln Iraqis May Have Suffered From Use of Uranium Shells by US
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/over-1mln-iraqis-may-have-suffered-from-use-of-uranium-shells-by-us--1094060037.html
March 21, 2022, 3:44 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - Over one million Iraqis may have suffered from the use of depleted uranium ammunition by the United States during its two military operations in Iraq, with radioactive weapons causing damage to the population even after the war, Souad al-Azzawi, an Iraqi expert in radioactive pollution, told Sputnik.
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Volnovakha Will Be Rebuilt After Ukrainian Army ‘Levelled It to the Ground’
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/volnovakha-will-be-rebuilt-after-ukrainian-army-levelled-it-to-the-ground-1094058994.html
March 21, 2022, 3:40 PM
Forces of the Donetsk People's Republic took control of Volnovakha earlier this month as part of the ongoing Russian special military operation in Ukraine, which was ordered by President Vladimir Putin on 24 February. The goal of the operation is to demilitarise and de-Nazify the country.
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White House Appoints New Harris National Security Advisor
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/white-house-appoints-new-harris-national-security-advisor-1094059836.html
March 21, 2022, 3:36 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Vice President Kamala Harris announced the appointment of her new national security advisor to replace his boss, outgoing Ambassador Nancy McEldowney, the White House said Monday.
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How Might Hunter Biden's 'Laptop from Hell' Story Backfire on US President?
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/how-might-hunter-bidens-laptop-from-hell-story-backfire-on-us-president-1094058638.html
March 21, 2022, 3:31 PM
The Hunter Biden "laptop story" remained buried by major US mainstream media for 17 months until The New York Times suddenly admitted that damning emails, allegedly implicating both Hunter and his father, incumbent President Joe Biden, appear to be authentic. How will the NYT report pan out for Joe Biden and the Democratic administration?
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Video Allegedly Showing Ukrainian MLRS Stationed Near Now-Destroyed Mall in Kiev Circulates Online
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/video-allegedly-showing-ukrainian-mlrs-stationed-near-now-destroyed-mall-in-kiev-circulates-online-1094058394.html
March 21, 2022, 3:07 PM
Russia has repeatedly condemned the Ukrainian Armed Forces for deploying artillery and Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS) in densely populated areas of cities. Moscow said that by doing so, Kiev tries to draw Russian fire onto its own citizens in order to later accuse Russia of targeting them.
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Shopping Malls on Outskirts of Kiev Were Used by Nationalists to Store Ammunition, Russian MoD Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/shopping-malls-on-outskirts-of-kiev-were-used-by-nationalists-to-store-ammunition-russian-mod-says-1094058550.html
March 21, 2022, 2:54 PM
Earlier, videos emerged on social media appearing to show that a parking lot at a shopping mall in Kiev, which was destroyed last night, was used to deploy Ukrainian Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS).
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'Black Night': Spanish Newspapers Slam Real Madrid After Their 4-0 Capitulation Against Barcelona
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/black-night-spanish-newspapers-slam-real-madrid-after-their-4-0-capitulation-against-barcelona-1094055944.html
March 21, 2022, 2:31 PM
Real Madrid may still be on top of La Liga, but the Spanish giants had no clue whatsoever in Sunday night's El Clasico against arch-rivals Barcelona. The Catalans were clinical in their display as they thumped Carlo Ancelotti's side 4-0, humiliating them in front of their home fans at the Santiago Bernabeu.
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Moscow: Biden's Remarks About Putin Put US-Russia Ties on Verge of Being Severed
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/moscow-bidens-remarks-about-putin-put-us-russia-ties-on-verge-of-being-severed-1094057899.html
March 21, 2022, 2:11 PM
US President Joe Biden earlier called his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin "a war criminal" in the wake of Moscow's military operation in Ukraine.
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BoJo Accused of Intervening to Order Animal Charity Evacuation From Afghanistan
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/bojo-accused-of-intervening-to-order-animal-charity-evacuation-from-afghanistan-1094057123.html
March 21, 2022, 2:11 PM
The British prime minister has repeatedly rejected allegations that he assisted the approval of the animal charity's evacuation of cats and dogs from Kabul last year as thousands of people trying to flee the Taliban* were left behind.
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Trevor Noah Says He Wanted to Counsel, Not Cancel Kanye Amid Uproar Over Ye’s Use of Racial Slur
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/trevor-noah-says-he-wanted-to-counsel-not-cancel-kanye-amid-uproar-over-yes-use-of-racial-slur-1094056754.html
March 21, 2022, 2:10 PM
Kanye West is no stranger to making headlines across the world for non-music-related reasons – after all, there is no such thing as bad publicity in show business. But it seems the musician’s latest actions may have proved that this is not true.
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BoJo Brexit-Ukraine Comparison 'Sounded Better Written Down' Says No 10 'Source'
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/bojo-brexit-ukraine-comparison-sounded-better-written-down-says-no-10-source-1094053613.html
March 21, 2022, 2:06 PM
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has drawn praise from leaders in Kiev for supplying anti-tank missiles to its forces even before the war with Russia and for going further than the European Union in slapping sanctions on Moscow.
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Roger Stone: Russia is 'Acting Defensively' in Ukrainian Conflict
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/roger-stone-russia-is-acting-defensively-in-ukrainian-conflict-1094055465.html
March 21, 2022, 2:01 PM
Russia started its military operation in Ukraine on 24 February to "demilitarise and de-Nazify" the country. Moscow has also indicated that Russian troops do not pose a threat to civilians, targeting only Ukraine's military infrastructure.
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Russian Court Bans Facebook, Instagram for Extremism
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/russian-court-bans-facebook-instagram-for-extremism-1094057301.html
March 21, 2022, 1:51 PM
The court’s decision comes in response to Meta's decision to temporarily allow calls for violence against the Russian military by users in Ukraine amid an ongoing special military operation by Russian troops. While two of Meta's platforms are affected, its WhatsApp messaging app is allowed to continue to operate in Russia.
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Saudi Arabia Blames Any Possible Oil Supply Disruption on Houthi Attacks
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/saudi-arabia-blames-any-possible-oil-supply-disruption-on-houthi-attacks-1094057018.html
March 21, 2022, 1:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia is laying the blame for any possible disruption of its global oil exports at the feet of Yemen's Houthi movement, following recent attacks on facilities of state-owned oil company Saudi Aramco, the country's foreign ministry said on Monday.
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India May Increase Investment in Russian Oil and Gas Fields If West Leaves Market, Oil Minister Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/india-may-increase-investment-in-russian-oil-and-gas-fields-if-west-leaves-market-oil-minister-says-1094051987.html
March 21, 2022, 1:34 PM
Energy firms such as British Petroleum, Shell, Centrica, and others have announced their withdrawal from Russian oil and gas fields in response to Moscow's military action in Ukraine. Energy has become an important pillar of India's special and privileged relationship with Russia during the Narendra Modi era.
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Modi: Australia-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement is Key to 'Economic Security'
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/modi-australia-india-comprehensive-economic-cooperation-agreement-is-key-to-economic-security-1094050821.html
March 21, 2022, 1:34 PM
The first virtual summit between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison was held on 4 June 2020, marking an elevation of the relationship between their two nations to a "Comprehensive Strategic Partnership".
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Saudi Arabia Appears to Be Fed Up With America's Foreign Policy - Here's Why
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/saudi-arabia-appears-to-be-fed-up-with-americas-foreign-policy---heres-why-1094052725.html
March 21, 2022, 1:17 PM
Reports suggest that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has already invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to his country. The two are expected to discuss Beijing possibly purchasing Saudi crude in yuan, instead of dollars.
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French Foreign Minister Calls for Concerted Efforts to Prevent Global Food Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/french-foreign-minister-calls-for-concerted-efforts-to-prevent-global-food-crisis-1094054983.html
March 21, 2022, 1:06 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) – Countries around the world should pull together efforts to avoid a global food crisis in the light of the situation in Ukraine, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Monday.
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Video of Armed Neo-Nazi Claiming to Have Fled Ukraine for Poland Makes Rounds Online
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/video-of-armed-neo-nazi-claiming-to-have-fled-ukraine-for-poland-makes-rounds-online-1094053142.html
March 21, 2022, 12:53 PM
Nationalists have become the core force behind many voluntary and official battalions of Kiev's armed forces. While many are currently fighting the Russian military carrying out a special military operation in Ukraine, others have fled the country (despite a ban on doing so for the male population), taking their hardware with them, apparently.
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Is Taking Melatonin Good For Your Sleep?
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/is-taking-melatonin-good-for-your-sleep-1094051345.html
March 21, 2022, 12:49 PM
Our bodies have their own internal sleep-wake clock, which is commonly known as the "circadian clock". Yet, sometimes it can be disrupted, which is why many people turn to medication to fix it.
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Russia to Retaliate Against Expulsion of 10 Diplomats From Sofia, Ambassador Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/russia-to-retaliate-against-expulsion-of-10-diplomats-from-sofia-ambassador-says-1094053995.html
March 21, 2022, 12:45 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will retaliate against the expulsion of ten diplomats from the Bulgarian capital city of Sofia, Russian Ambassador to Bulgaria Eleonora Mitrofanova said on Monday.
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'I Knew I Had to Survive Somehow': Russian Helicopter Pilot Reveals How He Dodged Ukrainian Stinger
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/i-knew-i-had-to-survive-somehow-russian-helicopter-pilot-reveals-how-he-dodged-ukrainian-stinger-1094052566.html
March 21, 2022, 12:34 PM
Commenting on Moscow's special operation that is now under way in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin stressed last week that Russian soldiers and officers fight "courageously, like real heroes", and with "a full understanding of the rightness of their cause". The operation to demilitarise and de-Nazify Ukraine was ordered by Putin on 24 February.
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At least 37 Die in India's Bihar During Holi Amid Allegations of Spurious Liquor Consumption
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/at-least-37-die-in-indias-bihar-during-holi-amid-allegations-of-spurious-liquor-consumption-1094048392.html
March 21, 2022, 12:33 PM
The sale and consumption of liquor has already been completely banned in Bihar by the Nitish Kumar-led government. But illegal sales still thrive in different parts of the state.
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Egypt Showcases Tombs Belonging to Ancient High-Ranking Officials
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/egypt-showcases-tombs-belonging-to-ancient-high-ranking-officials-1094051507.html
March 21, 2022, 12:30 PM
The site where the tombs were found is part of a Pharaonic necropolis in the ancient Egyptian capital Memphis, which also includes the famous Giza Pyramids. Last year, scientists discovered an ancient funerary temple as well as coffins dating back to 3,000 BC.
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Videos Purportedly Depicting Chilling Plane Crash in Southern China Emerge Online
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/videos-purportedly-depicting-chilling-plane-crash-in-southern-china-emerge-online-1094049989.html
March 21, 2022, 11:27 AM
On Monday, a Chinese flight heading from Kunming to Guangzhou ended up crashing in the southern part of the country.
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Video: Ukrainian Doctor Calls for Castration of Captured Russian Soldiers
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/video-ukrainian-doctor-calls-for-castration-of-captured-russian-soldiers-1094049835.html
March 21, 2022, 10:53 AM
The Russian Investigative Committee stated that it might issue an international arrest warrant for the doctor if it determines that he violated the law with his calls for extreme violence against captured Russian troops.
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Bangladesh Announces 100% Electricity Coverage After Inaugurating China-Backed Coal Fired Plant
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/bangladesh-announces-100-electricity-coverage-after-inaugurating-china-backed-coal-fired-plant-1094046710.html
March 21, 2022, 10:41 AM
Economic and political ties between China and Bangladesh have grown steadily over the past decade or so. Last year, Chinese telecom giant Huawei rolled out the country’s first 5G network. In another sign of China’s growing involvement in the south Asian country, Beijing has also built seven friendship bridges in Bangladesh.
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Chief of Russia's Roscosmos Says Bioweapon Developed in Ukraine Affects Fertility
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/chief-of-russias-roscosmos-says-bioweapon-developed-in-ukraine-affects-fertility-1094047956.html
March 21, 2022, 10:38 AM
During Moscow's special operation, launched in Ukraine on 24 February, the Russian armed forces have so far found 30 bio laboratories in the country that were fulfilling orders from the US Department of Defence and involved in the production of biological weapons.
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'Outrageous and Ungrateful': Israel Fuming Over Zelensky's Knesset Speech
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/outrageous-and-ungrateful-israel-fuming-over-zelenskys-knesset-speech-1094047314.html
March 21, 2022, 10:34 AM
The Ukrainian president, who spoke to Israeli lawmakers via Zoom, tried to evoke guilt by drawing comparisons between Russia's military operation in Ukraine and the Holocaust. He also urged the Jewish state to take action, impose sanctions on Russia, and provide his country with advanced equipment and technology.
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Virginia Tech Swimmer Slams NCAA Transgender Policy in Emotional Letter
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/virginia-tech-swimmer-slams-ncaa-transgender-policy-in-emotional-letter-1094046678.html
March 21, 2022, 10:33 AM
Pennsylvania trans swimmer Lia Thomas has ripped through national headlines since winning a national title competing on the women's team, triggering a wave of criticism, with people condemning the NCAA for allowing transgender athletes to participate in contests alongside biological women.
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No Stalls for Muslims in Karnataka's Shivamogga Festival After Threat From Hindu Groups
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/no-stalls-for-muslims-in-karnatakas-shivamogga-festival-after-threat-from-hindu-groups-1094042196.html
March 21, 2022, 10:26 AM
Organised once every two years, the Hindu festival “Kote Marikamba Jatra” draws hundreds of thousands of visitors. According to local residents, Muslims and Christians usually also provide “harake”, an offering to a deity for the fulfilment of their wishes.
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Blast Hits Plant for Production of Explosives in Greece - Fire Service
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/blast-hits-plant-for-production-of-explosives-in-greece---fire-service-1094048699.html
March 21, 2022, 10:12 AM
ATHENS (Sputnik) - A blast has occurred at a plant for the production of explosives in the Greek town of Grevena, the national fire service said on Monday.
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'We Must Respect Each Other': Kylian Mbappe Confirms Growing Divide in PSG Dressing Room
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/we-must-respect-each-other-kylian-mbappe-confirms-growing-divide-in-psg-dressing-room-1094045532.html
March 21, 2022, 10:02 AM
Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) seem to be a team in turmoil after exiting the UEFA Champions League at the hands of Real Madrid earlier this month. Subsequently, reports emerged of an alleged rift between the French outfit's players. To make matters worse, Lionel Messi and Neymar were booed at the Parc des Princes last week.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton Show Off Their Dancing Skills in Belize - Photos
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/prince-william-and-kate-middleton-show-off-their-dancing-skills-in-belize---photos-1094045740.html
March 21, 2022, 9:28 AM
The couple arrived in the Central American nation as part of their Caribbean tour during which they will visit several Commonwealth nations. The tour is aimed at marking Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee (70th year on the throne) as well as drumming up support for the association and the monarchy.
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Russian Court Refuses to Close or Delay Case Against Meta, After Company Demands Hearing in US
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/russian-court-refuses-to-close-or-delay-case-against-meta-after-company-demands-hearing-in-us-1094046203.html
March 21, 2022, 9:14 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Russian court has no right to consider a claim filed by the Russian Procesutor General's Office against Meta, as only a court at the place of registration — which is in the United States — is entitled to do so, a company representative said on Monday, asking to stop the proceedings.
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Oil Embargo Would Hit Energy Balance in Europe, Kremlin Warns
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/oil-embargo-would-hit-energy-balance-in-europe-kremlin-warns-1094045658.html
March 21, 2022, 9:07 AM
Earlier this month, US President Joe Biden announced a ban on all energy imports from Russia, as part of the White House's sanctions on Moscow over its ongoing special military operation in Ukraine.
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Arab Members of Israeli Parliament 'Snub' Zelensky's Knesset Speech, Blame NATO for Ukraine Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/arab-members-of-israeli-parliament-snub-zelenskys-knesset-speech-blame-nato-for-ukraine-crisis-1094044859.html
March 21, 2022, 8:16 AM
In his address to the Knesset on Sunday night, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reproached Israel for failing to supply Kiev with military hardware and slap sanctions on Russia over its ongoing special military operation in Ukraine.
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Babylon Bee Suspended on Twitter Over Satirical Article About Rachel Levine Named 'Man of the Year'
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/babylon-bee-suspended-on-twitter-over-satirical-article-about-rachel-levine-named-man-of-the-year-1094043562.html
March 21, 2022, 6:59 AM
Last March, Rachel Levine became the first openly transgender person to be approved for a federal position. Prior to that Levine served as Secretary of Health in Pennsylvania between 2017 and 2021. During this time, she oversaw the state's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Gulf Nations' Delegation Visits Jammu and Kashmir Ahead of OIC Meeting in Pakistan
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/gulf-nations-delegation-visits-jammu-and-kashmir-ahead-of-oic-meeting-in-pakistan-1094041110.html
March 21, 2022, 6:48 AM
In order to boost investment in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, several important MoUs were signed between the Jammu and Kashmir government and UAE-based Al Maya Group, MATU Investments LLC, GL Employment Brokerage LLC, and Noon in January of this year.
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Denmark Claims to Have Reached Herd Immunity Against COVID-19, But for How Long?
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/denmark-claims-to-have-reached-herd-immunity-against-covid-19-but-for-how-long-1094042848.html
March 21, 2022, 6:33 AM
The concept of herd or flock immunity denotes a state in which a disease can no longer spread widely in society. Yet, in the case of the coronavirus, it may ultimately wear off if challenged by emerging novel strains.
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Sunak Distances Himself From BoJo After Brexit-Ukraine Analogy as PM 'Mulls Lightning Trip to Kiev'
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/sunak-distances-himself-from-bojo-after-brexit-ukraine-analogy-as-pm-mulls-lightning-trip-to-kiev-1094041982.html
March 21, 2022, 6:14 AM
Reacting to Boris Johnson's remarks that Britons shared the same "instinct" for freedom as the people of Ukraine, former European Council President Donald Tusk tweeted on Sunday that Johnson's "words offend Ukrainians, the British, and common sense".
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Russian Paratroopers Drive Nationalist Battalions Out of Kiev Suburbs, MoD Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/russian-paratroopers-drive-nationalist-battalions-out-of-kiev-suburbs-mod-says-1094042581.html
March 21, 2022, 5:56 AM
According to the Defence Ministry, retreating radicals left behind military vehicles and weapons, which Russian troops will transfer to the militia forces of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics.
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Sweden to Modernise Its Renowned 'Stealth' Submarine
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/sweden-to-modernise-its-renowned-stealth-submarine-1094041483.html
March 21, 2022, 5:50 AM
Swedish-made Gotland-class submarines are known for their exceptionally quiet Stirling engines and have been described as the submarine equivalent to stealth aircraft.
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US and Russia Should Stop 'Biting', Start Rebuilding, Ex-Envoy to UN Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/us-and-russia-should-stop-biting-start-rebuilding-ex-envoy-to-un-says-1094041236.html
March 21, 2022, 5:14 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States and Russia should stop "biting" each other and begin rebuilding their relationship, former US Ambassador to the United Nations Andrew Young told Sputnik.
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Finnish President Suggests Closer Defence Ties With US, Sweden as Alternative to NATO
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/finnish-president-suggests-closer-defence-ties-with-us-sweden-as-alternative-to-nato-1094040854.html
March 21, 2022, 5:11 AM
Amid the NATO debate that has flared up anew in both nations, opinion polls in both Finland and Sweden suggested a historic paradigm shift, with a majority of the popular vote now being in favour of joining the alliance. In both countries, though, the leadership has been considerably more cautious.
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UFC Star Challenges 'Lizard' Zuckerberg to Fight in Response to Instagram Ban
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/ufc-star-challenges-lizard-zuckerberg-to-fight-in-response-to-instagram-ban-1094040075.html
March 21, 2022, 3:50 AM
UFC fighter Paddy Pimblett's accounts were reportedly shut down in response to his replies to some users who had left insulting comments under one of his posts. Notably, the post in question was dedicated to children suffering from cancer.
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US Navy Admiral Claims China Has Turned Three Islands in South China Sea Into Military Bases
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/us-navy-admiral-claims-china-has-turned-three-islands-in-south-china-sea-into-military-bases-1094038528.html
March 21, 2022, 2:40 AM
The vast waters of the South China Sea, including the Spratly archipelago and the Paracel Islands, have long been a bone of contention in the Asia Pacific. The area, claimed by China, is valued for its rich bioresources, strategic location at the crossroads of sea routes to the Indian and Pacific Oceans, and potential reserves of oil and minerals.
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US Threatens to Expand Sanctions Against Russia, Says ‘Nowhere Near’ Lifting Restrictions
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/us-could-expand-sanctions-against-russia-nowhere-near-lifting-restrictions-1094039487.html
March 21, 2022, 2:13 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States could impose more sanctions on Russia and the White House is "nowhere near" lifting any of the restrictions, Daleep Singh, the deputy national security adviser for international economics, said.
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Republican Senator Ben Sasse Calls Saudi Willingness to Trade Oil in Yuan a 'Big, Bad Thing'
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/republican-senator-ben-sasse-claims-saudi-willingness-to-trade-oil-in-yuan-a-big-bad-thing-1094039245.html
March 21, 2022, 2:12 AM
News that Saudi Arabia is considering accepting yuan for Chinese oil sales prompted another round of bellyaching from Western politicians who've seemingly come to realise sanctions on Russians are only pushing the Global South towards Russia and China
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Over Dozen NATO Ships Headed to Stockholm - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/over-dozen-nato-ships-headed-to-stockholm---reports-1094038745.html
March 21, 2022, 2:05 AM
ZURICH (Sputnik) - Thirteen warships from several NATO countries are heading to Stockholm after military drills, the Swedish Aftonbladet newspaper reports.
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Biden Admin. Sends Patriot Missiles to Saudis Per Urgent Request Despite Apparent Tensions - Report
https://sputniknews.com/20220321/biden-admin-sends-patriot-missiles-to-saudis-per-urgent-request-despite-apparent-tensions---report-1094038143.html
March 21, 2022, 1:54 AM
The defensive munitions are reportedly needed to fight off drone and missile attacks by Houthi rebels in Yemen, with the latest attack taking place on Sunday and targeting critical energy facilities.
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