‘They Are Not Organic’: Ukraine MoD Called Out After Giving Thanks to ‘NAFO’ Trolls
https://sputniknews.com/20220829/they-are-not-organic-ukraine-mod-called-out-after-giving-thanks-to-nafo-trolls-1100095875.html
August 29, 2022, 2:21 AM
Since the beginning of the Russian special military operation in February, Ukraine has often resorted to outright disinformation and even all sorts of memes in its own struggle on social media, trying to win the sympathy of people in the events in the most accessible way online.
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Over 50,000 Personnel to Take Part in Vostok Drills Next Month - Russian Defense Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20220829/over-50000-personnel-to-take-part-in-vostok-drills-next-month---russian-defense-ministry-1100096866.html
August 29, 2022, 12:40 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The strategic "Vostok-2022" exercises will be held starting September 1 in Russia’s Eastern Military District and will involve over 50,000 personnel, the Russian Defense Ministry informs.
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Chernobyl, Fukushima Scenario Possible at Zaporozhye NPP Amid Ukraine's Shelling - Authorities
https://sputniknews.com/20220829/chernobyl-fukushima-scenario-possible-at-zaporozhye-npp-amid-ukraines-shelling---authorities-1100096675.html
August 29, 2022, 12:34 AM
MELITOPOL (Sputnik) - A possible accident at the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (ZNPP) resulting from the shelling carried out by the Ukrainian military could be comparable in consequences to the Chernobyl and Fukushima nuclear disasters, the head of the regional military-civil administration Yevgeny Balitsky told Sputnik.
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Shelling of Energodar by Ukrainian Troops Leaves Nine Injured - Local Administration
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/shelling-of-energodar-by-ukrainian-troops-leaves-nine-injured---local-administration-1100096267.html
August 28, 2022, 11:59 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The shelling of the city of Energodar in the Zaporozhye region has left nine people injured, two of whom are in serious condition, the head of the regional military-civil administration Yevgeny Balitsky said.
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Two Air France Pilots Suspended Over Cockpit Brawl Moments After Take-Off
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/two-air-france-pilots-suspended-over-cockpit-brawl-moments-after-take-off-1100096048.html
August 28, 2022, 11:25 PM
The June 2022 incident came to light after the Bureau of Enquiry and Analysis for Civil Aviation Safety (BEA), France's air investigation agency, released a report highlighting documented issues among Air France pilots.
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FIFA World Cup in Qatar Could Attract Up to $6 Billion - Executive Director
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/fifa-world-cup-in-qatar-could-attract-up-to-6-billion---executive-director-1100095762.html
August 28, 2022, 10:10 PM
DOHA (Sputnik) - The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 could bring in up to $6 billion, Nasser Al-Khater, the Chief Executive Officer of the football competition, said.
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Report: Top Secret Docs Retrieved During Mar-a-Lago Raid Undergoing Security Risk Assessment
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/report-top-secret-docs-retrieved-during-mar-a-lago-raid-undergoing-security-risk-assessment-1100095170.html
August 28, 2022, 9:42 PM
On Friday, a heavily redacted affidavit was released, outlining the FBI's justification for its extraordinary search of the Florida estate in early August. Boxes taken from Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence early this year contained more than 184 classified documents, some of which were labeled top secret or derived from covert intelligence sources.
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Serbian Bishop: EU Will Change If Serbia Becomes Member
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/serbian-bishop-eu-will-change-if-serbia-becomes-member-1100095035.html
August 28, 2022, 8:29 PM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - The European Union will have to change if Serbia, which espouses traditional values, becomes a member, Serbian Bishop Nikanor of Banat said on Sunday.
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Procession Against LGBT Festival EuroPride Taking Place in Belgrade - Photos
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/procession-against-lgbt-festival-europride-taking-place-in-belgrade---photos-1100094572.html
August 28, 2022, 6:37 PM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Thousands of people are walking through Belgrade in a second religious procession in defense of traditional values and against the LGBT festival EuroPride that was supposed to take place in the capital of Serbia in mid-September, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Sunday.
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Mossad Chief to Reportedly Visit US as Israel Looks to Kill New Iran Nuclear Deal
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/mossad-chief-to-reportedly-visit-us-as-israel-looks-to-kill-new-iran-nuclear-deal-1100094432.html
August 28, 2022, 6:37 PM
Tel Aviv has historically opposed the Iran nuclear deal, claiming that it allows Tehran to arm its "proxy" groups without preventing it from developing nuclear weapons, which Iran says it has no intention of developing.
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Austrian Interior Ministry Says Cannot Confirm Tabloid Reports of Natalia Vovk's 'Murder'
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/austrian-interior-ministry-says-cannot-confirm-tabloid-reports-of-natalia-vovks-murder-1100094155.html
August 28, 2022, 6:33 PM
VIENNA, (Sputnik) - The Austrian Interior Ministry told Sputnik it could not confirm reports about an alleged murder of Ukrainian citizen Natalia Vovk, a suspect in the killing of Daria Dugina.
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Unrest in Tripoli Halts After GNU Supporters Gain Upper Hand, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/unrest-in-tripoli-halts-after-gnu-supporters-gain-upper-hand-reports-say-1100094039.html
August 28, 2022, 6:26 PM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Violent clashes in Tripoli have stopped after the supporters of the head of the Government of National Unity (GNU), Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, defeated those loyal to parliament-appointed Fathi Bashagha, Libyan media reported.
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Stoltenberg Welcomes Serbia-Kosovo Deal on Free Movement
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/stoltenberg-welcomes-serbia-kosovo-deal-on-free-movement-1100093933.html
August 28, 2022, 6:23 PM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed on Sunday the deal between Belgrade and Pristina on free border crossing and expressed hope that the sides will be able to settle other unresolved issues through dialogue.
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UK to Reportedly Run Out of Arms and Funds for Ukraine by End of 2022
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/uk-to-reportedly-run-out-of-arms-and-funds-for-ukraine-by-end-of-2022-1100093519.html
August 28, 2022, 5:11 PM
Whoever the incoming prime minister might be, they face a tough choice between stopping to help Kiev or drawing more from the already stressed budget amid Brits' financial woes, The Times said citing anonymous sources.
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Biden Owes Apology to Republicans After Comparing MAGA Beliefs to 'Semi-Fascism,' GOP Governor Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/biden-owes-apology-to-republicans-after-comparing-maga-beliefs-to-semi-fascism-gop-governor-says-1100093089.html
August 28, 2022, 4:36 PM
The US president lashed out at Republicans who support Donald Trump, referring to the “extreme MAGA philosophy” as “semi-fascism.”
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How Dbeibeh and Bashagha's Rivalry Risks Regressing Libya to Civil War Era
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/how-dbeibeh-and-bashaghas-rivalry-risks-regressing-libya-to-civil-war-era-1100092673.html
August 28, 2022, 4:00 PM
Around 32 people have died and another 159 have been injured in the Libyan capital Tripoli amid protests which erupted on August 26 between the supporters of the head of the Government of National Unity Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh and Prime Minister-designate Fathi Bashagha.
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IDF: ​Weapons Smuggling Attempt Thwarted in Jordan Valley
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/idf-weapons-smuggling-attempt-thwarted-in-jordan-valley-1100092568.html
August 28, 2022, 3:53 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Sunday that a shipment of smuggled weapons had been intercepted at the border with Jordan.
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'Euphoria' Star Sydney Sweeney Under Fire for Mom's Birthday Party Featuring 'MAGA-Inspired' Hats
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/euphoria-star-sydney-sweeney-under-fire-for-moms-birthday-party-featuring-maga-inspired-hats-1100091684.html
August 28, 2022, 3:22 PM
The Emmy-nominated actress planned the birthday party herself, with the guests being dressed up as cowboys and the event including a bull ride and dancing.
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US-Japan Firing Exercise Begins in Kyushu, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/us-japan-firing-exercise-begins-in-kyushu-reports-say-1100091807.html
August 28, 2022, 3:05 PM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - A joint US-Japan military exercise with firing training kicked off on Sunday in the Kumamoto prefecture in the Kyushu island, Japanese media reported.
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Iranian Military Unveils New Precision Drone and Point Defense System
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/iranian-military-unveils-new-precision-drone-and-point-defense-system-1100091209.html
August 28, 2022, 2:58 PM
The Islamic Republic previously revealed its advanced tech capabilities in major military drills that featured 150 new drones. The exercises were held amid Joe Biden's visit to the Middle East last month.
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Netizens at Odds Over Trailer for Hunter Biden Movie
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/netizens-at-odds-over-trailer-for-hunter-biden-movie-1100091328.html
August 28, 2022, 2:57 PM
The full trailer of “My Son Hunter” has already gained more than 2.1 million views on Twitter since it was released on Thursday.
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Kazan Global Youth Summit 2022: Participants Stress Importance of Intercultural Dialogue
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/kazan-global-youth-summit-2022-participants-stress-importance-of-intercultural-dialogue-1100088331.html
August 28, 2022, 2:28 PM
The three-day event was attended by delegations from Africa, the Middle East, the Commonwealth of Independent States and Southeast Asia, who all came to Russia to discuss issues facing the younger generation, ranging from health to culture and youth representation in governance.
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Prime Minister Hopeful Truss Mulls Idea of Cutting VAT by 5%, Reports Suggest
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/prime-minister-hopeful-truss-mulls-idea-of-cutting-vat-by-5-reports-suggest-1100090353.html
August 28, 2022, 2:12 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Foreign Secretary and prime minister candidate Liz Truss is thinking about lowering the country's value added tax (VAT) by up to 5% to address the cost-of-living issues, The Telegraph reported, citing a source.
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German Foreign Minister Says Berlin Wants to 'Help' Ukraine, But Is Out of Weapons
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/german-foreign-minister-says-berlin-wants-to-help-ukraine-but-is-out-of-weapons--1100090045.html
August 28, 2022, 2:08 PM
Germany holds fourth place in the list of military hardware donors to Ukraine with around $1.7 billion spent. Like other western countries, Berlin claims to be helping end the conflict, but the Kremlin has repeatedly pointed out that weapon shipments only embolden Kiev to ignore any diplomatic solution.
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Death Toll From Tripoli Clashes Reaches 32, Number of Injured at 159
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/death-toll-from-tripoli-clashes-reaches-32-number-of-injured-at-159-1100089013.html
August 28, 2022, 1:58 PM
DOHA (Sputnik) - The death toll from the clashes between rival groups vying for power in the Libyan capital of Tripoli increased to 32 people, while the number of injured reached 159 people, the country's health ministry said on Sunday.
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People in Europe, Africa Experience Brief Radio Blackout as ‘Moderate’ Solar Flares Hit Earth
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/people-in-europe-africa-experience-brief-radio-blackout-as-moderate-solar-flares-hit-earth-1100088021.html
August 28, 2022, 1:33 PM
The past few years have seen a significant increase in solar activity, with the biggest flares swooping over our planet this year, in the months since spring. The number of sunspots and solar flares is most likely to grow as time ticks away toward the next solar maximum, expected in 2023.
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DARPA to Create New 'Invisibility Cloak' Smokescreen for US Military Instead of White Phosphorus
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/darpa-to-create-new-invisibility-cloak-smokescreen-for-us-military-instead-of-white-phosphorus-1100087740.html
August 28, 2022, 1:32 PM
The new smokescreen is expected to be safe to not only come into contact with, but also inhale, unlike the current obscurants.
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Taiwanese Defense Ministry Says China Deployed 8 Ships and 23 Planes Near Island
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/taiwanese-defense-ministry-says-china-deployed-8-ships-and-23-planes-near-island-1100087228.html
August 28, 2022, 12:53 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Eight ships of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), as well as 23 planes, have been detected near Taiwan, the defense ministry said on Sunday.
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Swiss Politicians Reportedly Preparing Petition to Bring Nuclear Back to Energy Portfolio
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/swiss-politicians-reportedly-preparing-petition-to-bring-nuclear-back-to-energy-portfolio-1100087051.html
August 28, 2022, 12:38 PM
GENEVA (Sputnik) - Swiss parliament committee members and business representatives will launch a petition demanding a revision of the country’s energy policy to avoid electricity shortages, Reuters reported on Sunday.
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Afghanistan Pullout: Four Buses of Americans Were Prevented From Leaving Kabul by US Colonel - Docu
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/afghanistan-pullout-four-buses-of-americans-were-prevented-from-leaving-kabul-by-us-colonel---docu-1100086531.html
August 28, 2022, 12:35 PM
On August 30, 2021, the last US military planes left Afghanistan in a chaotic evacuation effort that was slammed both by Democrats and Republicans but touted by President Joe Biden as an “extraordinary success.”
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Russia's Medvedev Expects Gas Prices in EU at $5,000 Per 1,000 Cubic Metes by End of Year
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/russias-medvedev-expects-gas-prices-in-eu-at-5000-per-1000-cubic-metes-by-end-of-year-1100086720.html
August 28, 2022, 12:31 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev on Sunday said he expected gas prices in the European Union to be at 5,000 euros ($5,000) per thousand cubic meters by the end of 2022.
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Turkish F-16s Were Reportedly 'Radar Locked' by Greek S-300 in Crete During Routine Flight
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/turkish-f-16s-were-reportedly-radar-locked-by-greek-s-300-in-crete-during-routine-flight-1100085852.html
August 28, 2022, 12:24 PM
The Turkish security sources called out the hypocrisy of some of the NATO member-states who opposed Ankara's purchase of S-400 missile systems from Russia, but do not criticize Greece's use of Russian S-300 systems to target Turkish jets.
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Imran Khan Vows to Hold Rallies in Face of Floods and War as Ex-Pakistani PM Faces Contempt Charges
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/imran-khan-vows-to-hold-rallies-in-face-of-floods-and-war-as-ex-pakistani-pm-faces-contempt-charges-1100085524.html
August 28, 2022, 12:21 PM
Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan, who continues to hold massive rallies across the country, is facing allegations ranging from foreign funding to treason in different courts. In April, Khan was ousted from power in a parliamentary no-confidence vote, a process he considers part of a US conspiracy.
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Algeria Ready to Increase Gas Supplies to France, Reports Suggest
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/algeria-ready-to-increase-gas-supplies-to-france-reports-suggest-1100085753.html
August 28, 2022, 11:54 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - Algeria is ready to increase gas supplies to France amid the risk of a "strained" winter in Europe, the Europe1 radio reported on Sunday, citing sources.
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Death Toll From Truck Hitting Barbecue Gathering in Netherlands Reaches Six, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/death-toll-from-truck-hitting-barbecue-gathering-in-netherlands-reaches-six-reports-say-1100085431.html
August 28, 2022, 11:42 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The death toll from an incident in which a truck crashed into a group of people having a barbecue in the south of the Netherlands rose to six, the Dutch Broadcasting Foundation (NOS) reported on Sunday, citing police.
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Johnson Predicts Harsh Months for UK Due to 'Eye-Watering' Energy Bills
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/johnson-predicts-harsh-months-for-uk-due-to-eye-watering-energy-bills-1100085140.html
August 28, 2022, 11:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Outgoing UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said in an op-ed that a few coming months will be tough for the British due to high energy prices.
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MoD: Ukraine Shells Zaporozhye NPP Again to Create Threat of Nuclear Disaster
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/kiev-shells-zaporozhye-npp-again-to-create-threat-of-nuclear-disaster---moscow-1100084931.html
August 28, 2022, 11:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kiev has shelled the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (ZNPP) again to create a threat of a nuclear disaster, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
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Serbian Football Fans Unfurl Banner in Memory of Daria Dugina at Match - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/serbian-football-fans-unfurl-banner-in-memory-of-daria-dugina-at-match---video--1100083307.html
August 28, 2022, 10:35 AM
The Russian journalist and daughter of philosopher Aleksandr Dugin was killed in a car bomb explosion in Moscow region on August 20. The Russian FSB security service's investigation showed that the bomb was planted by a Ukrainian national, who works for Ukrainian special services.
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Hungary Says There Are EU Countries That Silently Oppose Anti-Russian Sanctions
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/hungary-says-there-are-eu-countries-that-silently-oppose-anti-russian-sanctions-1100083622.html
August 28, 2022, 10:31 AM
The US and its allies imposed harsh sanctions against Russia shortly after Moscow launched its special military operation in Ukraine on February 24th. The sanctions, however, also had an impact on Western economies, triggering record-high inflation and soaring gas prices.
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WATCH India's 103-Metre Twin Towers Reduced to Dust
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/watch-indias-103-metre-twin-towers-reduced-to-dust-1100082969.html
August 28, 2022, 10:29 AM
India's Supreme Court ordered the demolition of the Supertech Twin Towers in August last year after a probe found massive violations of construction regulations. The developer, Supertech, claimed it had acquired all the necessary authorization from local authority.
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Bangladesh Seeks Long-Term LNG Contract With Qatar as Energy Crisis Looms
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/bangladesh-seeks-long-term-lng-contract-with-qatar-as-energy-crisis-looms-1100082429.html
August 28, 2022, 10:20 AM
More than 70 percent of the country's electricity is generated from gas-fired power plants. The Sheikh Hasina government has curtailed working hours across the country to save power.
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Ford Belonging to Princess Diana Goes Under Hammer for $851,000
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/ford-belonging-to-princess-diana-goes-under-hammer-for-851000-1100084018.html
August 28, 2022, 10:19 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Princess Diana's car, Ford Escort RS Turbo S1, went under the hammer for 724,500 pounds ($851,250), UK's Silverstone Auctions said on Sunday.
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California Police Target Protesters With Guns as Straight Pride Parade Clashes With LGBT Protest
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/california-police-target-protesters-with-guns-as-straight-pride-parade-clashes-with-lgbt-protest-1100082380.html
August 28, 2022, 10:14 AM
The demonstrators gather in front of the Planned Parenthood building on McHenry Avenue every year, and just like last year, the event was marred by a violent confrontation.
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Liz Truss 'Causes Disquiet' in Washington With Her 'Concerning' Push to Scrap NI Protocol
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/liz-truss-reportedly-causes-disquiet-in-washington-with-her-concerning-push-to-scrap-ni-protocol-1100081957.html
August 28, 2022, 8:58 AM
Earlier this week, UK media reported that Foreign Secretary and Tory leadership frontrunner Liz Truss may tear up the Northern Ireland Protocol by triggering the document’s Article 16 within days if she succeeds outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson next month.
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Gas Prices in Europe Close to Record Highs Amid Limited Supplies From Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/gas-prices-in-europe-close-to-record-highs-amid-limited-supplies-from-russia-1100081713.html
August 28, 2022, 8:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Prices for natural gas in Europe approached record values against the background of limited supplies from Russia, data from the London-based ICE exchange and gas transmission operators revealed on Sunday.
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'Get Out! F**k You!' Watch French President Macron Face Bustling Algerian Crowd in Oran
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/get-out-fk-you-watch-french-president-macron-face-bustling-algerian-crowd-in-oran-1100080899.html
August 28, 2022, 8:29 AM
During his visit, the French politician called for a "new pact" with Algeria and expressed hope that both countries will be able to "look back at the past with humility."
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Taliban Urges Pakistan to Stop Letting US Drones Violate Afghanistan's Airspace
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/taliban-urges-pakistan-to-stop-letting-us-drones-violate-afghanistans-airspace-1100080482.html
August 28, 2022, 7:36 AM
Local media reports increased drone activity in Afghanistan's Helmand and Kandahar provinces over the past few days. It is reported that the US has stepped up efforts to target Al-Qaeda and ISIS-K in the landlocked nation, which has been under Taliban control since August 2021.
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Iceland Turns Estonian Flag Upside Down, Bars Tallinn Mayor From Bus Amid Presidential Visit
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/iceland-turns-estonian-flag-upside-down-bars-tallinn-mayor-from-bus-amid-presidential-visit-1100080178.html
August 28, 2022, 7:34 AM
The three Baltic states sent their presidents to Reykjavik to celebrate the 31st anniversary of the restoration of their independence.
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PM Modi Promotes 'Superfood Millets' to Fight Widespread Malnutrition in India
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/pm-modi-promotes-superfood-millets-to-fight-widespread-malnutrition-in-india-1100079061.html
August 28, 2022, 7:00 AM
The Indian government data on the prevalence of malnutrition among children and women suggests that 67.1 percent of children under five years of age suffer from anemia, as well as 57 percent of women aged 15-49 years.
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India Bans Hundreds of Imported Items to Boost Domestic Military Production
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/india-bans-hundreds-of-imported-items-to-boost-domestic-military-production-1100077966.html
August 28, 2022, 6:39 AM
The Narendra Modi government started a gradual ban on the importation of weaponry and weapons platforms, signaling a sharp turn in the defense policy of one of the world's largest importers.
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China Puts Military on Alert After US Warships Sail Through Taiwan Strait
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/china-puts-military-on-alert-after-us-warships-sail-through-taiwan-strait-1100078972.html
August 28, 2022, 6:25 AM
Beijing has reportedly slammed the US Navy’s “freedom of navigation” missions in the Taiwan Strait as provocations, which the Chinese government claims ride roughshod over China’s territorial integrity.
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UK Unions Plan ‘Synchronized’ Strikes as BoJo Blames Russia for Cost-of-Living Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/uk-unions-plan-synchronized-strikes-as-bojo-blames-russia-for-cost-of-living-crisis-1100078060.html
August 28, 2022, 6:07 AM
On Friday, at least 115,000 postal workers took to the streets across the UK to demand a “dignified and proper pay raise." The strike became one of the country’s biggest walkouts in more than a decade and came amid skyrocketing inflation and soaring energy bills.
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Over 1,000 Dead, 34 Million Affected as Flood Wreaks Havoc in Pakistan
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/over-1000-dead-34-million-affected-as-flood-wreaks-havoc-in-pakistan-1100077329.html
August 28, 2022, 5:33 AM
The unprecedented flood has destroyed one million homes and two million acres of cultivated crops, inflicting massive damage on the country.
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Sick Baby Dolphin is Nursed Back to Health in Thailand
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/sick-baby-dolphin-is-nursed-back-to-health-in-thailand-1100076891.html
August 28, 2022, 3:54 AM
The dolphin calf named “Paradon” was first found by a group of fisherman, injured and beached in a tide pool. The fishermen contacted local marine conservationists who walked the group through emergency care instructions for the young calf until officials were able to arrive at the scene.
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Qatar Gets First Batch of Eurofighter Typhoon Aircraft From UK - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/qatar-gets-first-batch-of-eurofighter-typhoon-aircraft-from-uk---reports-1100076789.html
August 28, 2022, 3:42 AM
DOHA (Sputnik) - The first shipment of 24 Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft has arrived in Qatar from the United Kingdom, the Qatar News Agency (QNA) reports.
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US Judge Considering Appointing Special Master to Review Files Seized From Trump - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/us-judge-considering-appointing-special-master-to-review-files-seized-from-trump---reports-1100076558.html
August 28, 2022, 3:41 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A federal judge in Florida has indicated that she intends to appoint a special expert to review some of the documents seized by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) from Former US President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort, NBC News reports.
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3,000-Year-Old Egyptian Artifact Discovered in Memphis, Tennessee
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/3000-year-old-egyptian-artifact-discovered-in-memphis-tennessee-1100076263.html
August 28, 2022, 3:29 AM
According to Interpol, the illegal trafficking of cultural property may be as high as $10 billion a year. Much of the cultural property heads to Europe before being sent to North America or East Asia.
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Border Patrol Rescues Baby and Toddler Abandoned by Smugglers
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/border-patrol-rescues-baby-and-toddler-abandoned-by-smugglers-1100075919.html
August 28, 2022, 3:04 AM
53 migrants were found dead during an alleged smuggling attempt across the United States-Mexico border. The migrants suffered from heat stroke and heat exhaustion in an airtight tractor-trailer rig as they were carried into San Antonio, Texas. The men responsible have since been indicted.
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US Navy Warships Transiting Taiwan Strait - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/us-navy-warships-transiting-taiwan-strait---reports-1100075824.html
August 28, 2022, 2:30 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two US Navy ships are passing through international waters in the Taiwan Strait, in what is the first such naval operation since US-China tensions escalated after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, Reuters reports citing US officials.
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Police Officers Injured During Rally in Support of Argentine Vice President - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/police-officers-injured-during-rally-in-support-of-argentine-vice-president---reports-1100075700.html
August 28, 2022, 1:45 AM
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Seven law enforcement officers were injured during demonstrations in support of Argentina’s Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, who has been accused of corruption, media reported.
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Father and Son Survive by Clinging to Cooler After Lobster Boat Capsizes
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/father-and-son-survive-by-clinging-to-cooler-after-lobster-boat-capsizes-1100075374.html
August 28, 2022, 1:17 AM
A lobster boat named “Glory Days” reportedly capsized when its engine died after an entanglement with lobster trap lines. The boat then began to take on water, prompting the two men to abandon ship.
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Gov. DeSantis Suspends Four Broward County School Officials
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/gov-desantis-suspends-four-broward-county-school-officials-1100074936.html
August 28, 2022, 12:54 AM
Governor Ron DeSantis has made a habit of suspending public officials. He recently suspended Andrew Warren, a liberal prosecutor in Tampa, over comments made about abortion and gender affirming surgery, and has now suspended school officials after a damning grand jury report.
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Albanian Prime Minister Says Espionage Accusations Against Russians ‘Laughable’
https://sputniknews.com/20220828/albanian-prime-minister-says-espionage-accusations-against-russians-laughable-1100074823.html
August 28, 2022, 12:11 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama has commented on the incident involving two Russian citizens and one Ukrainian who were detained after entering the territory of an arms factory in the Albanian city of Gramsh, saying that the espionage charges the trio now face are "laughable."
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Six People Killed in Attack on Mining Convoy in Burkina Faso - Military
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/six-people-killed-in-attack-on-mining-convoy-in-burkina-faso---military-1100074605.html
August 27, 2022, 11:41 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least six people were killed in a militant attack on a convoy belonging to a gold mine in the province of Tapoa in eastern Burkina Faso, the country's Armed Forces said.
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82-Foot-Long Dinosaur Fossil Found in Man’s Backyard
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/82-foot-long-dinosaur-fossil-found-in-mans-backyard-1100074227.html
August 27, 2022, 10:27 PM
The dinosaur skeleton is believed to be the largest ever found in Europe and was first discovered in a backyard belonging to a resident in Pombal, Portugal while he was undertaking a construction project in 2017.
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Death Toll From Tripoli Clashes Surpasses 20, Number of Injured at 140 - Health Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/death-toll-from-tripoli-clashes-surpasses-20-number-of-injured-at-140---health-ministry-1100074110.html
August 27, 2022, 10:19 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - More than 20 people have died and 140 others were injured in the Libyan capital of Tripoli, as a result of clashes between rival groups vying for power, the country’s health ministry reports.
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Truck Drives Into Barbecue Gathering in Netherlands, At Least 3 People Killed - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/truck-drives-into-barbecue-gathering-in-netherlands-at-least-3-people-killed---reports-1100073681.html
August 27, 2022, 9:41 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - At least three people were killed when a truck crashed into a crowd of people in the village of Nieuw-Beijerland, located in the province of South Holland in the Netherlands, the Dutch broadcaster NOS reports.
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French Prime Minister Promises to Prevent 'Explosion' of Electricity Prices
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/french-prime-minister-promises-to-prevent-explosion-of-electricity-prices-1100073422.html
August 27, 2022, 8:55 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has promised to prevent a spike in the prices of electricity in the country.
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Erdogan Holds Phone Talks With Aliyev, Discusses Baku Gaining Control Over Lachin - Ankara
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/erdogan-holds-phone-talks-with-aliyev-discusses-baku-gaining-control-over-lachin---ankara-1100073322.html
August 27, 2022, 8:52 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has held phone talks with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Ilham Aliyev, expressing his pleasure over Azerbaijan gaining control over the Karabakh city of Lachin, the Turkish president's office said on Saturday.
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Meta has Reached a Preliminary Settlement in the Cambridge Analytica Lawsuit
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/meta-has-reached-a-preliminary-settlement-in-the-cambridge-analytica-lawsuit-1100073056.html
August 27, 2022, 8:49 PM
In 2018, it was revealed that Meta*, then Facebook, had shared the personal data of millions of Facebook users with third-party vendors, including Cambridge Analytica.
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Solomon Islands Deny US Coastguard Scheduled Port Call for Refueling
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/solomon-islands-deny-us-coastguard-scheduled-port-call-for-refueling-1100072716.html
August 27, 2022, 6:45 PM
The UK’s HMS Spey, which had been participating with the US Coastguard ship on a mission to allegedly prevent illegal fishing, was also denied port.
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FBI's Affidavit & Mar-a-Lago Raid: What If DOJ Case Against Trump is Big Nothing Burger…Again?
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/fbis-affidavit--mar-a-lago-raid-what-if-doj-case-against-trump-is-big-nothing-burgeragain-1100072221.html
August 27, 2022, 6:30 PM
On August 26, the Department of Justice (DOJ) released a heavily-redacted copy of its affidavit for the FBI raid on former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago premises in early August. However, the document provides more questions than answers, according to US legal observers.
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Pope Francis Creates 20 New Cardinals of Catholic Church
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/pope-francis-creates-20-new-cardinals-of-catholic-church-1100072112.html
August 27, 2022, 6:24 PM
VATICAN CITY (Sputnik) - Pope Francis elevated 20 churchmen to the rank of cardinal during a public consistory in the Vatican on Saturday.
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Kamala Harris, Schumer and Warren Pushed Biden to Cancel Student Debt, Economists Advised Against
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/kamala-harris-schumer-and-warren-pushed-biden-to-cancel-student-debt-economists-advised-against-1100071710.html
August 27, 2022, 5:38 PM
The president rushed to announce the move a little over two months before the midterms, in which Democrats are expected to lose Congress seats. The POTUS failed to reveal any data on how much the policy might cost.
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Twelve Dead, Over 80 Injured in Libya Clashes - Videos
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/twelve-dead-over-80-injured-in-libya-clashes---videos-1100071562.html
August 27, 2022, 5:32 PM
According to Al Arabiya, fighting erupted on Friday in Tripoli between detachments loyal to the head of the Government of National Unity of Libya, Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh, and a rival administration under Fathi Bashagha, who was elected by parliament.
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Drought in Spain May Halve Olive Harvest, Lead to Large Losses - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/drought-in-spain-may-halve-olive-harvest-lead-to-large-losses---reports-1100071293.html
August 27, 2022, 5:13 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The ongoing drought may reduce the olive harvest in Spanish Cordoba region by 50% this year and lead to massive financial losses, the Europa Press news agency reported, citing Spanish Young Farmers’ Association (Asaja).
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The One and Only: The 15th 'Spasskaya Tower' Festival Starts in Moscow
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/the-one-and-only-the-15th-spasskaya-tower-festival-starts-in-moscow-1100068407.html
August 27, 2022, 4:39 PM
The ‘Spasskaya Tower’ International Military Music Festival is unique in its kind. According to the established tradition, the festival began in the historical center of the Russian capital opposite the Spasskaya Tower, after which the festival is named.
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Russian Team Wins 'Tank Biathlon' Contest at International Army Games
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/russian-team-wins-tank-biathlon-contest-at-international-army-games-1100071086.html
August 27, 2022, 4:30 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian tank team has won the final race of the so-called tank biathlon competition of the VIII International Army Games in the Moscow Region, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Saturday.
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'We Have a Deal': Serbia and Kosovo Reach Agreement on ID Cards, EU's Borrell Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/eus-borrell-serbia-and-kosovo-reach-agreement-on-id-cards-1100070632.html
August 27, 2022, 4:09 PM
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said earlier in the day that Belgrade was ready to partially accept Pristina's requirements for entry documents into Kosovo under certain conditions and EU guarantees.
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Serbia Cancels September EuroPride in Belgrade Because of Kosovo Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/serbia-cancels-september-europride-in-belgrade-because-of-kosovo-crisis-1100070284.html
August 27, 2022, 3:56 PM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Serbian authorities have canceled the EuroPride 2022 parade scheduled for September 12-18 in Belgrade amid the crisis in Kosovo and Metohija and other issues, President Aleksandar Vucic said on Saturday.
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Turkey Urges France to Recognize Consequences of Colonial Past
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/turkey-urges-france-to-recognize-consequences-of-colonial-past-1100068478.html
August 27, 2022, 3:10 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Turkish Foreign Ministry is calling on France to acknowledge the consequence of its colonial past without blaming other nations, ministry spokesman Tanju Bilgic said on Saturday.
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Russian FM Lavrov Slams Western Neo-Colonial Order in Address to Young Diplomats Forum
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/russian-fm-lavrov-slams-western-neo-colonial-order-in-address-to-young-diplomats-forum-1100064999.html
August 27, 2022, 2:52 PM
In his speech at the 5th Global Forum of Young Diplomats, the Russian foreign minister emphasized that the one-sided approach and lack of diplomacy by some nations has led to numerous conflicts, including in Iraq, Libya, the former Yugoslavia, and almost destroying Syria.
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Nigeria Bans Foreign Models and Voice-Overs in Domestic Ads
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/nigeria-bans-foreign-models-and-voice-overs-in-domestic-ads-1100065823.html
August 27, 2022, 2:51 PM
Reports suggest that the measure looks to foster local talent and promote domestic advertising companies.
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'Go Away, Meghan': Duchess of Sussex Slammed Over Heater Incident During South Africa Visit
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/go-away-meghan-duchess-of-sussex-slammed-over-heater-incident-during-south-africa-visit-1100068015.html
August 27, 2022, 2:51 PM
In podcast earlier this week, Meghan Markle underscored that even though she was upset about the incident with a defective heater in her son Archie's room when she was on tour in South Africa, the Duchess of Sussex felt that she was obliged to continue with official engagements there.
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US & NATO 'Don't Care How Many Ukrainians Die', Ex-Senator Richard Black Boasts in Viral Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/us--nato-dont-care-how-many-ukrainians-die-ex-senator-richard-black-boasts-in-viral-video-1100064444.html
August 27, 2022, 2:45 PM
Earlier this month, Washington announced another $3 billion in security assistance for Ukraine, bringing the total committed since January to $13.5 billion, according to Pentagon data.
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Bilkis Bano: Protests Erupt Across India Over Release of Gang Rapists Jailed for Life - Photo, Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/bilkis-bano-protests-erupt-across-india-over-release-of-gang-rapists-jailed-for-life---photo-video-1100066992.html
August 27, 2022, 2:44 PM
The Gujarat state government decided to free 11 convicted rapists on August 15, citing a 1992 remission policy that allowed for the release of those jailed for life if they had served a 14-year sentence.
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Analyst: Macron's Energy Optimism is Unfounded & Gas-Rich Algeria Can't Help France
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/analyst-macrons-energy-optimism-is-unfounded--gas-rich-algeria-cant-help-france-1100067366.html
August 27, 2022, 2:41 PM
French President Emmanuel Macron embarked on a three-day charm offensive against the Algerian leadership on Thursday after months of tension. The French president asserted to reporters that natural gas is not at the top of the tour’s agenda.
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Scots Burn Energy Bills in Protest Against Cost-of-Living Crisis – Videos
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/scots-burn-energy-bills-in-protest-against-cost-of-living-crisis--videos-1100066663.html
August 27, 2022, 2:13 PM
The UK’s Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) raised the cap on annual energy bills by 80% on August 26 amid soaring gas prices across Europe and energy generation shortages at home. The new cap is set at £3,549 (around $4,189) putting many Brits at risk of choosing between food and heating this winter.
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Assange Once Again Appeals UK's Decision to Extradite Him to US, WikiLeaks Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/assange-once-again-appeals-uks-decision-to-extradite-him-to-us-wikileaks-says-1100066557.html
August 27, 2022, 2:13 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has once again filed an appeal with the UK High Court of Justice Administrative Court against the decision to extradite him to the United States, WikiLeaks said.
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Jharkhand Chief Minister Leaves State Capital With 49 Lawmakers Amid Political Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/jharkhand-chief-minister-leaves-state-capital-with-49-lawmakers-amid-political-crisis-1100061062.html
August 27, 2022, 2:06 PM
Earlier this week, the Election Commission of India (ECI) found Jharkhand state chief Hemant Soren guilty of “misusing his post” to get “in-principle approval” for a stone quarrying lease in his name last year. Soren holds the mining portfolio in the state and, in principle, cannot allot a mining lease to his family or known associates.
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‘Big Beast’ Patel Will Be Fired From Cabinet if Truss Becomes New UK Prime Minister – Report
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/big-beast-patel-will-be-fired-from-cabinet-if-truss-becomes-new-uk-prime-minister--report-1100064098.html
August 27, 2022, 1:23 PM
A total of 15 ministers may be sacked by Liz Truss in a reshuffle that will make way for her loyalists and rising stars, such as former Equalities Minister Kemi Badenoch, if the foreign secretary becomes the UK’s new prime minister.
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Japan Pledges $30Bln for Africa's Development Over Next 3 Years
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/japan-pledges-30bln-for-africas-development-over-next-3-years-1100063996.html
August 27, 2022, 1:13 PM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japan will provide $30 billion for the development of African countries over the next three years, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Saturday.
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Israeli Defense Ministry Says Palestinian Man With Knife Detained at West Bank Checkpoint
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/israeli-defense-ministry-says-palestinian-man-with-knife-detained-at-west-bank-checkpoint-1100063790.html
August 27, 2022, 1:06 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - A Palestinian man armed with a knife has been detained at the Reikhan checkpoint in the West Bank of the Jordan River, the Israeli Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
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Angolan Opposition Rejects General Election Results
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/angolan-opposition-rejects-general-election-results-1100063682.html
August 27, 2022, 1:04 PM
Angola held general elections on August 24, with the national Electoral Commission announcing preliminary data suggested that the ruling People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) had won the vote.
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Ex-US Intel Chief: FBI Meddling With Biden Laptop Story's Circulation is 'Election Interference'
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/ex-us-intel-chief-fbi-meddling-with-biden-laptop-storys-circulation-is-election-interference-1100062358.html
August 27, 2022, 12:55 PM
Facebook* CEO Mark Zuckerberg recently revealed that his social media platform slashed the spread of the Hunter Biden laptop story due to the FBI agents showing up at the company and warning that it was a "Russian propaganda" – something that was later declared untrue despite Democrats peddling a different narrative.
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Japan's Police to Use AI, Drones to Protect Officials at G7 Summit After Shinzo Abe's Assassination
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/japan-police-to-use-ai-drones-to-protect-officials-at-g7-summit-after-shinzo-abes-assassination-1100062217.html
August 27, 2022, 12:25 PM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - After the assassination of Shinzo Abe, Japanese police are determined to radically change the approach to protecting high-ranking officials and intend to use drones, bulletproof glass shields and artificial intelligence (AI) at the G7 summit next year, head of the Public Security Committee Koichi Tani said.
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Moscow: Washington Pushes Japan to Abandon Renunciation of War
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/moscow-washington-pushes-japan-to-abandon-renunciation-of-war-1100062056.html
August 27, 2022, 12:15 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Washington, through its Ambassador to Tokyo Rahm Emanuel, is openly pushing Japan to completely abandon the restrictions in the military sphere, which are enshrined in the country's constitution, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday.
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International Army Games Feature Tank Biathlon Final in Moscow
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/international-army-games-features-tank-biathlon-final-in-moscow-1100057646.html
August 27, 2022, 12:02 PM
The tank biathlon has been held since 2013, and this year it is part of the International Army Games 2022.
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US Navy Develops 'High Energy Lasers' to Destroy Russian, Chinese Hypersonic Missiles
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/us-navy-develops-high-energy-lasers-to-destroy-russian-chinese--hypersonic-missiles-1100060864.html
August 27, 2022, 11:48 AM
Last month, Politico reported that the US Defense Department had injects hefty sums into the development of very high altitude balloons to operate in the stratosphere which could allow them to track and destroy incoming hypersonic weapons.
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Indian Police Cancel Comedian's Show After Hindu Groups Threaten Protests
https://sputniknews.com/20220827/indian-police-cancel-comedians-show-after-hindu-groups-threaten-protests-1100057092.html
August 27, 2022, 11:34 AM
Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui made headlines last year when he was arrested on allegations of insulting Hindu Gods. He was not charged, however, as no evidence was found to prove that he had made derogatory remarks.
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