South Korean Scientists Get Nuclear Fusion Reactor Running at 100 Mln Degrees Celsius for 30 Seconds
https://sputniknews.com/20220910/south-korean-scientists-get-nuclear-fusion-reactor-running-at-100-mln-degrees-celsius-for-30-1100625632.html
September 10, 2022, 3:02 AM
The majority of scientists concur that practical fusion power is still decades away, while small but steady improvements in knowledge and outcomes continue to emerge. Conceptual designs for a commercial reactor are being built, and progress is being made on the massive ITER experimental fusion reactor in France.
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DoD Report Claims New 5G Network Could Cause ‘Harmful Interference’ to Military Satellites
https://sputniknews.com/20220910/dod-report-claims-new-5g-network-could-cause-harmful-interference-to-military-satellites-1100626033.html
September 10, 2022, 2:31 AM
The new report suggests the fate of satellite infrastructure crucial to the next generation of US cybersecurity is likely to be settled in the most American way possible: through a good old-fashioned business dispute.
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Zelensky to Address US Defense Contractors This Month - NDIA
https://sputniknews.com/20220910/zelensky-to-address-us-defense-contractors-this-month---ndia-1100625410.html
September 10, 2022, 1:52 AM
MOSCOW, September 10 (Sputnik) - Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky is set to speak at the annual Future Force Capabilities Conference and Exhibition hosted by the US National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) later this month, according to the event’s program.
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Over Half of Americans Approve of Special Master Review in Mar-a-Lago Probe - Poll
https://sputniknews.com/20220910/over-half-of-americans-approve-of-special-master-review-in-mar-a-lago-probe---poll-1100625271.html
September 10, 2022, 1:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Over 50% of Americans support the appointment of 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, according to a Harvard CAPS-Harris poll shared with The Hill.
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Over 30 Injured in Mass Traffic Accident in Central Mexico - Local Authorities
https://sputniknews.com/20220910/over-30-injured-in-mass-traffic-accident-in-central-mexico---local-authorities-1100625161.html
September 10, 2022, 1:23 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - A road accident involving nearly two dozen vehicles has occurred in the central Mexican state of Queretaro, resulting in the injury of over 30 people, according to the regional emergency services.
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Las Vegas Official Charged With Murder of Investigative Journalist After Stand-off at Home
https://sputniknews.com/20220910/las-vegas-official-charged-with-murder-of-investigative-journalist-after-stand-off-at-home-1100621410.html
September 10, 2022, 1:07 AM
The local Democratic public administrator struck after finding out that the investigative journalist who helped derail his primary bid was working on another exposé, police say.
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'Not a Great Choice': Fans Upset Over Move to Halt Premier League Over Queen Elizabeth Mourning
https://sputniknews.com/20220910/not-a-great-choice-fans-upset-over-move-to-halt-premier-league-over-queen-elizabeth-mourning-1100619984.html
September 10, 2022, 12:50 AM
A period of national mourning has begun in the United Kingdom on Friday and is expected to last at least ten days until the late Queen is buried. Many organizations and businesses have changed their usual routine or completely suspended activities during the period of mourning.
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Africa My Beginning: Queen Elizabeth II's 70-Year Love Affair With the Continent
https://sputniknews.com/20220910/africa-my-beginning-queen-elizabeth-iis-70-year-love-affair-with-the-continent-1100607660.html
September 10, 2022, 12:18 AM
The late Queen visited every member state of the Commonwealth of Nations except Cameroon and Rwanda, which only joined the organisation in 1995 and 2009 respectively, and this year's new members Gabon and Togo. She visited 28 of the former colonies in the 1960s alone.
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Declassified Mossad Docs Reveal Israel’s Complicity in 1982 Massacre by Lebanese Fascist Militia
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/declassified-mossad-docs-reveal-israels-complicity-in-1982-massacre-by-lebanese-fascist-militia-1100622399.html
September 9, 2022, 11:45 PM
In documents recently declassified and published by the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, the direct connection between Israel’s Mossad spy agency and the Lebanese fascist group responsible for the massacre of hundreds of Palestinian refugees was revealed.
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Flags in UK to Be Raised to Full-Mast for 26 Hours in Recognition of New King - London
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/flags-in-uk-to-be-raised-to-full-mast-for-26-hours-in-recognition-of-new-king---london-1100623167.html
September 9, 2022, 11:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - National flags in the United Kingdom will be flown at full-mast over the weekend for 26 hours in recognition of UK King Charles III, Buckingham Palace said on Friday.
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Treasury: US to Maintain Ban on Russian Oil Imports Even After Implementation of Price Cap on Crude
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/treasury-us-to-maintain-ban-on-russian-oil-imports-even-after-implementation-of-price-cap-on-crude--1100621727.html
September 9, 2022, 10:49 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States will maintain the previously imposed ban on Russian oil imports even after the implementation of the price cap on maritime crude oil imports originating from the country, according to preliminary guidance published by the US Treasury.
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Weak US Workforce Risks Defense Industry's Ability to Supply Arms to Allies - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/weak-us-workforce-risks-defense-industrys-ability-to-supply-arms-to-allies---reports-1100620286.html
September 9, 2022, 10:21 PM
WASHINGTON(Sputnik) - A current weakness in the US workforce could jeopardize the United States' ability to replenish its stockpiles of arms and ammunition, including those of its allies that have sent their own US-made military equipment to Ukraine, Politico reported, citing sources in the US defense industry.
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No Future for Kings?
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/no-future-for-kings-1100619437.html
September 9, 2022, 10:11 PM
After 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday at Scotland's Balmoral Castle at the age of 96. She had the second-longest reign of any monarch in European history, trailing only French King Louis XIV. Charles III, the Queen's son, now holds the British Crown after her death.
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TPLF Offers Truce Via UN Two Weeks After Breaking Ceasefire, Demands Ethiopian Troops Withdraw
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/tplf-offers-truce-via-un-two-weeks-after-breaking-ceasefire-demands-ethiopian-troops-withdraw-1100618725.html
September 9, 2022, 8:54 PM
In early August, the Ethiopian government signaled it was prepared to meet the preconditions for peace talks put forth by the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), the country’s former ruling party that launched an insurrection in November 2020. Instead, the TPLF rejected its own demands and launched a new offensive.
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Hundreds of Delegates, Trillions in Deals: EEF-2022 By the Numbers
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/hundreds-of-delegates-trillions-in-deals-eef-2022-by-the-numbers-1100617702.html
September 9, 2022, 7:17 PM
Vladivostok hosted the Eastern Economic Forum this week, with hundreds of politicians, public figures, businesspeople, bankers and policy experts from Russia and around the world coming together to discuss commerce, technology, investment opportunities, the environment, and the dramatic tectonic shifts taking place in global politics and economics.
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Ex-Indian Diplomats Spell Out New Delhi’s 'Core Priorities' For SCO Summit in Uzbekistan
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/ex-indian-diplomats-spell-out-new-delhis-core-priorities-for-sco-summit-in-uzbekistan-1100611972.html
September 9, 2022, 7:01 PM
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and Russian President Vladimir Putin are all expected to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on September 15-16. This will be the first such in-person meeting of the leaders of the Beijing-headquartered grouping since 2019.
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Iran Blasts Albania Over Reports of Heavily-armed Cops Bursting Into Embassy Amid Diplomatic Row
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/iran-blasts-albania-over-reports-of-heavily-armed-cops-bursting-into-embassy-amid-diplomatic-row-1100617300.html
September 9, 2022, 6:51 PM
Albania broke off diplomatic relations with Iran on Wednesday after accusing the Islamic Republic of attempting to carry out a massive cyberattack meant to paralyze government institutions and steal reams of sensitive data. Tehran dismissed the “baseless” and “unsubstantiated” claims and pointed to suspected meddling by “third parties.”
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South Africa Helping to Reintroduce Endangered Species to India
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/south-africa-helping-to-reintroduce-endangered-species-to-india-1100607526.html
September 9, 2022, 6:29 PM
The last known wild cheetah in India died in 1947 and the species was declared extinct five years later. Asiatic cheetahs, a species previously present in India, Iran, and the Middle East, were common in the region until the early 20th century. Their numbers declined due to widespread trapping, hunting, and sport.
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US to Boost Production of 155mm Munitions to 36,000 Per Month Over Next 3 Years – Pentagon
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/us-to-boost-production-of-155mm-munitions-to-36000-per-month-over-next-3-years--pentagon-1100616600.html
September 9, 2022, 6:21 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States plans to boost its production capacity of 155mm ammunition from 14,000 to 36,000 shells per month over the next three years, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante said on Friday.
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US Evictions to Continue Soaring Until Pro-Corporate Regulations Overhauled, Experts Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/us-evictions-to-continue-soaring-until-pro-corporate-regulations-overhauled-experts-say-1100616310.html
September 9, 2022, 6:16 PM
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - Rent and evictions will continue to soar across the United States unless local and state governments overhaul regulations that were designed to serve the interests of landlords and corporations, experts told Sputnik.
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On World EV Day, Longest Tech Trial Run of Electric Vehicles Launched in Delhi, India
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/on-world-ev-day-longest-tech-trial-run-of-electric-vehicles-launched-in-delhi-india-1100605652.html
September 9, 2022, 5:57 PM
The first tech trial run of electric vehicles in India was conducted by the National Highway for Electric Vehicles (NHEV) in 2020 on the Delhi-Agra highway. The electric vehicles covered a distance of 210 km.
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Chinese Scientists Discover New Mineral in Lunar Samples Sent Back by Chang’e-5 Probe
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/chinese-scientists-discover-new-mineral-in-lunar-samples-sent-back-by-change-5-probe-1100615660.html
September 9, 2022, 5:56 PM
Chinese researchers examining samples taken from the Moon’s surface have discovered a new type of mineral never seen before, as well as new samples to study of a promising fuel for nuclear fusion power plants.
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Germany's Scholz Says EU 'Not Ready' Yet to Put Cap on Gas Prices
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/germanys-scholz-says-eu-not-ready-yet-to-put-cap-on-gas-prices-1100615820.html
September 9, 2022, 5:47 PM
MOSCOW, September 9 (Sputnik) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Friday that the European Union would not put cap on prices of imported gas before exhausting other options.
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Expert Explains What Prompts India & China to Resolve Two-Year-Long Border Standoff in Ladakh
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/expert-explains-what-prompts-india--china-to-resolve-two-year-long-border-standoff-in-ladakh-1100603405.html
September 9, 2022, 5:33 PM
The border standoff that erupted in May 2020 is likely to end by September 12, after the two sides agreed to withdraw troops and dismantle military infrastructure in the Gogra-Hot Springs area of the Ladakh region. The disengagement agreement was reached following a series of military and diplomatic-level talks held regularly since February 2021.
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Good News Friday: Chris Pine is Fine, Desirous Papyrus, Rescue Roach and Forum Fun
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/good-news-friday-chris-pine-is-fine-desirous-papyrus-rescue-roach-and-forum-fun-1100615057.html
September 9, 2022, 5:27 PM
It’s Friday again and you have entered the no bad news zone, where a collection of the most entertaining, funniest and interest stories from the past week will help clear your palette and prepare you for a good weekend.
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Could Ruto's Realpolitik Approach Boost Kenya's Growth, Offer New Opportunities to Russia in Africa?
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/could-rutos-realpolitik-approach-boost-kenyas-growth-offer-new-opportunities-to-russia-in-africa-1100611287.html
September 9, 2022, 5:05 PM
Earlier this week, Kenya's Supreme Court upheld the election victory of William Ruto, the country's deputy president, who came out on top in the country's presidential election on August 15, gaining 50.5% of the vote. What's so special about Ruto and how would he solve Kenya's urgent socio-economic dilemmas?
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Charles III Addresses Nation For First Time as UK King
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/charles-iii-addresses-nation-for-first-time-as-uk-king-1100601444.html
September 9, 2022, 5:02 PM
On Thursday evening, Buckingham Palace announced that Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned over the UK for more than 70 years, had died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland at the age of 96.
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Deadline Looms for Trump, DoJ to File List of Candidates for Review of Docs Seized at Mar-a-Lago
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/deadline-looms-for-trump-doj-to-file-list-of-candidates-for-review-of-docs-seized-at-mar-a-lago-1100613005.html
September 9, 2022, 4:27 PM
On Monday, a judge granted a request by Donald Trump’s legal team to appoint an outside legal expert known as a ‘special master’ to review documents taken from Trump’s home by the feds during last month’s extraordinary raid. The Department of Justice moved to appeal the decision on Thursday.
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Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Mayawati Slams BJP-Led Gov't Over Survey of Private Seminaries
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/former-uttar-pradesh-chief-mayawati-slams-bjp-led-govt-over-survey-of-private-seminaries-1100600932.html
September 9, 2022, 4:20 PM
Late last month, the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government announced its plan to conduct a survey of unrecognized madrasas (Islamic seminaries) in the state. The move, however, has evoked criticism from opposition lawmakers. Ex-state chief and Bahujan Samaj Party leader Mayawati has joined the BJP's critics in the state.
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European Union to Make Easy Access to Visas Only for Several Groups of Russians
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/european-union-to-make-easy-access-to-visas-only-for-several-groups-of-russians-1100612242.html
September 9, 2022, 4:11 PM
HELSINKI, (Sputnik) - The European Union will impose strict restrictions on issuing tourist visas to Russian citizens, giving easy access to visas only to certain groups of Russians, including those who travel for family reasons, as well as for journalists or dissidents, EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson said on Friday.
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Frontex: EU Records Highest Number of Illegal Migrants in 8 Months Since 2016
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/frontex-eu-records-highest-number-of-illegal-migrants-in-8-months-since-2016-1100611664.html
September 9, 2022, 3:59 PM
WARSAW, (Sputnik) - The number of illegal migrants arriving in the EU from January-August 2022, is the highest ever recorded over the eight-month period since 2016, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, Frontex, said on Friday.
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Indian Air Force Chief Flies Sortie Near Chinese Border With His Son
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/indian-air-force-chief-flies-sortie-near-chinese-border-with-his-son-1100597021.html
September 9, 2022, 3:55 PM
India and China on Thursday announced they were withdrawing troops from the contested Gogra-Hot Springs border area in Ladakh. The two have thousands of square kilometers of disputed borderlands between them, from the Ladakh region, which is triangulated with Pakistan's Kashmir claims, all the way to Arunachal Pradesh, east of Bhutan.
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US Policy Unchanged After DPRK Declares Itself Nuclear Weapons State, White House Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/us-policy-unchanged-after-dprk-declares-itself-nuclear-weapons-state-white-house-says-1100610971.html
September 9, 2022, 3:37 PM
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - The United States' policy toward North Korea has not changed after the latter declared itself a nuclear weapons state and Washington will continue to seek diplomatic solution to achieve the goal of demilitarizing the Korean Peninsula, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said on Friday.
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Musk Lawyer Claims Twitter Paid $7 Million to Silence Whistleblower
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/musk-lawyer-claims-twitter-paid-7-million-to-silence-whistleblower-1100596714.html
September 9, 2022, 3:08 PM
South African-born high-tech mogul Elon Musk is being sued by Twitter over his abrupt pull-out from a $44 billion acquisition of the social media colossus earlier this year. The potential takeover prompted anguish among liberals that Musk could end the firm's policy of censoring anti-establishment views.
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Lawmaker From German Left Party Says Attempts to Defeat Russia Will Lead to World War III
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/lawmaker-from-german-left-party-says-attempts-to-defeat-russia-will-lead-to-world-war-iii-1100609992.html
September 9, 2022, 2:54 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - The lawmaker from the German Left party, Gregor Gysi, said on Friday that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine could be resolved through negotiations, and attempts to defeat the Russian side could lead to a third world war.
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Biden Reportedly Mulling Draining Strategic Oil Reserve Even More to Try to Tame Energy Prices
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/biden-reportedly-mulling-draining-strategic-oil-reserve-even-more-to-try-to-tame-energy-prices-1100609540.html
September 9, 2022, 2:48 PM
The US government began selling off large portions of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) in late March, with the rainy day stockpile of sweet and sour crude oil recently ebbing to its lowest levels since 1984.
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India, China Agree to Dismantle All Military Infrastructure at Contested Gogra-Hot Springs in Ladakh
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/india-china-agree-to-dismantle-all-military-infrastructure-at-contested-gogra-hot-springs-in-ladakh-1100594104.html
September 9, 2022, 2:39 PM
On Thursday, India and China agreed to pull back their troops from Gogra-Hot Springs. The two countries moved thousands of troops and built temporary military infrastructure following a hand-to-hand fight in the Galwan region in June 2020, in which 20 Indian soldiers and four PLA troops were killed.
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MP's Tweet With Plant Emojis Sparks Political Row in India's Tamil Nadu
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/mps-tweet-with-plant-emojis-sparks-political-row-in-indias-tamil-nadu-1100608833.html
September 9, 2022, 2:29 PM
A “war of words” broke out between top leaders of rival parties after politician S. Senthil Kumar posted a tweet regarding the possibility of regional All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) party lawmakers joining Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK).
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Scientists Discover Two Super-Earths, One Potentially Habitable
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/scientists-discover-two-super-earths-one-potentially-habitable-1100596523.html
September 9, 2022, 2:18 PM
An international research team has announced the discovery of two new "super-Earth" exoplanets orbiting LP890-9, a small red dwarf located about 100 light years from Earth.
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Why 'Doomscrolling' Is So Bad For Your Mental Health And Wellbeing
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/why-doomscrolling-is-so-bad-for-your-mental-health-and-wellbeing-1100604933.html
September 9, 2022, 2:12 PM
‘Doomscrolling’ or ‘doomsurfing’ is when individuals spend an excessive amount of screen time devoted to the absorption of negative news, potentially robbing themselves of healthy sleep and meaningful social interactions.
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India to Prioritize National Interests in US-Led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/india-to-prioritize-national-interests-in-us-led-indo-pacific-economic-framework-1100582100.html
September 9, 2022, 2:12 PM
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), a group of 14 countries, is a multilateral economic initiative launched by Washington in May. India has been negotiating trade pacts with several countries, including the United Kingdom, to boost international trade.
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Nigerian Secret Service Searches Home of Kaduna Train Hostage Negotiator
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/nigerian-secret-service-searches-home-of-kaduna-train-hostage-negotiator-1100598412.html
September 9, 2022, 2:11 PM
Activist and journalist Tukur Mamu, who mediated for the release of people abducted in a train attack in Nigeria's Kaduna state on March 28, was arrested on September 7.
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Kashmiri Politician Ghulam Nabi Azad Grills Congress Over 'Firing Missiles' at Him
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/kashmiri-politician-ghulam-nabi-azad-grills-congress-over-firing-missiles-at-him-1100580264.html
September 9, 2022, 2:10 PM
Last month, Ghulam Nabi Azad, one of the key Congress politician and former Jammu and Kashmir state chief, quit the party after a five-decade stint. Since then, the veteran politician has taken a number of swipes at the party, including its top brass the Gandhis - Sonia and Rahul.
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Calls to Remove British Monarch as Head of State Intensify Across Commonwealth After Queen's Demise
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/calls-to-remove-british-monarch-as-head-of-state-intensify-across-commonwealth-after-queens-demise-1100595773.html
September 9, 2022, 1:45 PM
While attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Rwanda in June, Charles admitted to the British royal family’s complacency in slavery, which he described as the “most painful period of our story.” However, Charles stopped short of endorsing reparations for the slave trade, a key demand of Caribbean countries.
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From Virat Kohli to Kamal Haasan to Anoushka Shankar: Indian Celebs Who Met Queen Elizabeth II
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/from-virat-kohli-to-kamal-haasan-to-anoushka-shankar-indian-celebs-who-met-queen-elizabeth-ii-1100589231.html
September 9, 2022, 1:42 PM
Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96 on Thursday, leaving people in various parts the world, including India, stunned. The news of her death was announced in a statement by the royal family. Her son, Charles, stated that the demise of his mother was a "moment of the greatest sadness" for the royal family.
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Indian Varsity Complains to Govt About Intensified Protest After British Officials' Visit
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/indian-varsity-complains-to-govt-about--intensified-protest-after-british-officials-visit-1100580350.html
September 9, 2022, 1:36 PM
Since July, undergraduates at the University of Allahabad in India’s state of Uttar Pradesh have been demanding that recently raised fees for different courses be rolled back.
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Just 3% of Deliveries Under Grain Deal Sent to Needy Countries: Putin
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/just-3-of-deliveries-under-grain-deal-sent-to-needy-countries-putin-1100604550.html
September 9, 2022, 1:08 PM
Russia and Ukraine signed a vital grain export agreement mediated by Turkey in Istanbul in July, with the deal designed to release supplies of agricultural commodities frozen as a result of the security crisis in Ukraine. In recent weeks, Moscow has expressed concerns about the implementation of the agreement.
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Over Half of Czechs Disapprove of Country's Government, Poll Shows
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/over-half-of-czechs-disapprove-of-countrys-government-poll-shows-1100604368.html
September 9, 2022, 1:04 PM
PRAGUE (Sputnik) - More than half of Czech citizens do not trust the government of Prime Minister Petr Fiala, a survey conducted for the Czech Radio by the Median research agency showed on Friday.
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Biden's $12Bln Ukraine Aid is Trap for GOP as Dems Can Boast Zero Accomplishments, Say Analysts
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/bidens-12bln-ukraine-aid-is-trap-for-gop-as-dems-can-boast-zero-accomplishments-say-analysts-1100594660.html
September 9, 2022, 12:45 PM
US President Joe Biden is seeking $11.7Bln in emergency funding from Congress to provide lethal aid and budget support to Ukraine by 30 September. However, Republicans see the president's request as nothing short of a "superficial gimmick" brought forward with November mid-term elections being just weeks away.
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Erdogan Says Russian Grain Will Alleviate Food Crisis in Africa If Allowed to Markets
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/erdogan-says-russian-grain-will-alleviate-food-crisis-in-africa-if-allowed-to-markets-1100603212.html
September 9, 2022, 12:41 PM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Allowing Russian grain to enter global markets will help resolve food crisis in Africa and other countries in need, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Friday.
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India's Tata in Talks to Become iPhone Assembler as Apple Looks Away From China - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/indias-tata-in-talks-to-become-iphone-assembler-as-apple-looks-away-from-china---reports-1100589288.html
September 9, 2022, 12:35 PM
Apple has been assembling iPhones in India for five years. In 2022, the company almost doubled its production there, with three contracts to produce around 11-12 million iPhones, up from 7.5 million in 2021. The recent developments are apparently prompted by geopolitical tensions and pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions.
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DPRK’s New Nuclear Doctrine is ‘Cheapest, Fastest’ Way to Get Deterrent US Will Take Seriously: Prof
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/dprks-new-nuclear-doctrine-is-cheapest-fastest-way-to-get-deterrent-us-will-take-seriously-prof-1100602477.html
September 9, 2022, 12:33 PM
The People’s Democratic Republic of Korea, better known in the West as North Korea, passed a new law on Friday updating its military doctrine and officially declaring the country to be a nuclear state. The law’s passage coincided with the 74th anniversary of the DPRK’s founding.
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Central African Nations Ink Ambitious Pipelines & Hubs Deal 'Crucial' to Tackling Energy Poverty
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/central-african-nations-ink-ambitious-pipelines--hubs-deal-crucial-to-tackling-energy-poverty-1100597865.html
September 9, 2022, 12:33 PM
A number of African countries, such as Cameroon, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, despite being either oil producers or boasting vast untapped oil and gas reserves, remain dependent on imports of refined products because of little or no refining capacity, leaving them struggling with fuel and power shortages.
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India's Famous 'Mumbai Dabbawala' Lunch Providers Mourn British Queen's Death
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/indias-famous-mumbai-dabbawala-lunch-providers-mourn-british-queens-death-1100576586.html
September 9, 2022, 11:58 AM
UK Queen Elizabeth II breathed her last on Thursday at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland. The 96-year-old was Britain's longest reigning monarch, who occupied the throne for 70 years.
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NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg & US Secretary of State Blinken Hold Joint Press Conference
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/nato-secretary-general-stoltenberg--us-secretary-of-state-blinken-hold-joint-press-conference-1100577850.html
September 9, 2022, 11:36 AM
On Thursday while on a visit to Kiev, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the Biden administration will provide $2.8Bln in additional military assistance for Ukraine and its neighbors.
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Lithuania Opposes Electricity Price Cap: Energy Minister
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/lithuania-opposes-electricity-price-cap-energy-minister-1100599318.html
September 9, 2022, 11:26 AM
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - Lithuania supports the introduction of a price cap on Russian gas, but opposes restrictions on electricity prices, as it will harm the country's domestic market, Energy Minister Dainius Kreivys said on Friday.
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Flashback to Queen Elizabeth II’s Historic Visits to India, Love for Indian Culture & More
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/flashback-to-queen-elizabeth-iis-historic-visits-to-india-love-for-indian-culture--more-1100583874.html
September 9, 2022, 11:19 AM
Five years after India gained independence from British rule, 26-year-old Princess Elizabeth was officially crowned Queen of the United Kingdom following her father George VI's death in 1952. With the passing of the monarch on Thursday, her 73-year-old son Prince Charles has become the new king.
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‘Javelins Under Turkey’s Nose’: US Training Syrian Kurd Militias Amid Threats of Turkish Op: Report
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/javelins-under-turkeys-nose-us-training-syrian-kurd-militias-amid-threats-of-turkish-op-report-1100597303.html
September 9, 2022, 10:41 AM
The Turkish Army and US-backed Kurdish Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) fighters exchanged heavy fire in the northern Syrian border town of Kobane in August. Ankara threatened to launch a new incursion into Syria against the fighters, which it classifies as “terrorists,” in May. US aid for the SDF has been a major irritant in Turkish-US relations.
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UN Chief Visits Pakistan to Coordinate Global Response to Floods as PM Sharif Faces Backlash
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/un-chief-visits-pakistan-to-coordinate-global-response-to-floods-as-pm-sharif-faces-backlash-1100581964.html
September 9, 2022, 10:17 AM
According to officials, floods have resulted in more than $12Bln of economic losses and affected the food security situation in Pakistan. Meanwhile, the country’s former PM Imran Khan has escalated his attacks on the Shehbaz Sharif government over its flood response, gathering tens of thousands of supporters at his rallies.
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Czech Defense Minister Jana Cernochova Hold Press Conference
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/us-defense-secretary-lloyd-austin-czech-defense-minister-jana-cernochova-hold-press-conference-1100580445.html
September 9, 2022, 9:31 AM
On 30 August, media reported that US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will visit the Czech Republic to begin negotiations on the possible sale of F-35 fighter jets to the country.
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Earth Teetering on the Brink of Multiple ‘Disastrous’ Climate Tipping Points, Study Claims
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/earth-teetering-on-the-brink-of-multiple-disastrous-climate-tipping-points-study-claims-1100585736.html
September 9, 2022, 9:17 AM
Recent analysis of satellite observations has revealed that the Amazon rainforest is losing stability with ‘profound’ implications for the global climate and biodiversity. Climate scientists have also warned of the destabilisation of the Greenland ice sheet and detected warning signs of the collapse of the Gulf Stream currents.
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Dominican Republic Ready to Be Friends With Russia 'In Good, Bad Times': Ambassador
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/dominican-republic-ready-to-be-friends-with-russia-in-good-bad-times-ambassador-1100586834.html
September 9, 2022, 9:00 AM
VLADIVOSTOK (Sputnik) - The Dominican Republic is determined to develop relations with Russia, and be a good friend in both good and bad times, Dominican Ambassador to Russia Hans Dannenberg Castellanos told Sputnik on Friday.
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European Countries Increase Demand for Turkish Stoves Amid Energy Crisis, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/european-countries-increase-demand-for-turkish-stoves-amid-energy-crisis-reports-say-1100586625.html
September 9, 2022, 8:59 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkey started to receive numerous orders from European countries for the supply of stoves due to a worsening energy crisis, Turkish newspaper Yeni Safak reported on Friday, citing industry representatives.
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Pipeline Explodes at Lake Lery, Louisiana - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/pipeline-explodes-at-lake-lery-louisiana---video-1100577554.html
September 9, 2022, 8:42 AM
The explosion of an underwater pipeline triggered a fire on Lake Lery, near Delacroix Island in Louisiana.
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EU Council Adopts Full Suspension of Visa Facilitation With Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/eu-council-adopts-full-suspension-of-visa-facilitation-with-russia-1100585205.html
September 9, 2022, 8:31 AM
On Tuesday, the European Commission adopted a proposal to fully suspend the visa facilitation agreement with Moscow.
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Top Austrian Diplomat Considers Idea of Total Visa Ban for Russians to Be Mistake
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/top-austrian-diplomat-considers-idea-of-total-visa-ban-for-russians-to-be-mistake-1100584509.html
September 9, 2022, 8:17 AM
VIENNA (Sputnik) - Russia remains a part of the European culture and the idea of introducing a total ban on the issuance of visas to Russians is a mistake, Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg said on Friday.
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Putin Congratulates Kim Jong-un on 74th Founding Anniversary of North Korea
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/putin-congratulates-kim-jong-un-on-74th-founding-anniversary-of-north-korea-1100584313.html
September 9, 2022, 8:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on the 74th anniversary of the formation of North Korea, proclaimed on September 9, 1948.
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Leaders of African Countries Pay Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/leaders-of-african-countries-pay-tribute-to-queen-elizabeth-ii-1100581713.html
September 9, 2022, 8:02 AM
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at the age of 96. This year, the UK celebrated the 70th anniversary of her reign and when she died, she had been the second-longest ruling monarch the world has known, the longest being France's King Louis XIV who reigned for 72 years.
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India Limits Rice Exports Over Production Worries as Domestic Prices Soar
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/india-limits-rice-exports-over-production-concerns-as-domestic-prices-soar-1100574531.html
September 9, 2022, 8:00 AM
The Indian government has already banned exports of wheat, wheat products, and sugar amid the growing food crisis in the international market. India exports rice to more than 150 countries, accounting for nearly 40 percent of global rice exports.
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Pakistan PM Appears Before Court in Missing Persons Case, Imran Khan Demands Equal Justice
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/pakistan-pm-appears-before-court-in-missing-persons-case-imran-khan-demands-equal-justice-1100576714.html
September 9, 2022, 7:46 AM
People vanishing in mysterious circumstances - primarily Baloch and Pashtuns - has been a long-standing issue in Pakistan. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan had planned to introduce legislation to tackle the problem just months before he was ousted from power in April.
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Who Will Take Care Of Queen Elizabeth II's Beloved Pets After Her Death?
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/who-will-take-care-of-queen-elizabeth-iis-beloved-pets-after-her-death-1100580877.html
September 9, 2022, 7:38 AM
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, who died at Balmoral aged 96 on 8 September, was an avid dog lover and regularly seen with her loyal pack of corgis, once declaring: "My corgis are family.”
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Secret NATO Docs Reportedly Leaked to Dark Web After Cyberattack on Portugal’s General Staff
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/secret-nato-docs-reportedly-leaked-to-dark-web-after-cyberattack-on-portugals-general-staff-1100578266.html
September 9, 2022, 6:32 AM
American cyber-intelligence agents were reportedly the first to notice the sale of stolen documents on the dark web, alerting the US embassy in Lisbon, Portugal, which, in turn, warned the Portuguese government about the data breach.
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EU Unity Reportedly at Risk Over Price Cap on Russian Gas
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/eu-unity-reportedly-at-risk-over--price-cap-on-russian-gas-1100575379.html
September 9, 2022, 5:37 AM
The G7 finance ministers confirmed their intention on 2 September to impose a price cap on Russian crude oil, to take effect on 5 December, and on 5 February 2023, for refined products coming from the country, as part of sweeping sanctions against Moscow because of its special operation in Ukraine.
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What Will Take Place in the Next 10 Days as Funeral Preparations Unfold for Queen Elizabeth II?
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/what-will-take-place-in-the-next-10-days-as-funeral-preparations-unfold-for-queen-elizabeth-ii-1100573192.html
September 9, 2022, 4:17 AM
Queen Elizabeth II, 96, died "peacefully" at Balmoral castle in Scotland on Thursday. On Friday, her oldest son will formally ascend to the throne. The monarch's state funeral will take place after 10 days of preparations and official mourning, so what's in store for the country in these coming days?
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'Parties Will Join Hands to Defeat BJP': West Bengal State Chief Mamata Banerjee on Opposition Unity
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/parties-will-join-hands-to-defeat-bjp-west-bengal-state-chief-mamata-banerjee-on-opposition-unity-1100541679.html
September 9, 2022, 3:07 AM
Ever since Bihar State Chief Nitish Kumar parted ways with the BJP last month, opposition leaders in India have ramped up their efforts to forge unity to stop PM Narendra Modi from winning a third consecutive term in office. Mamata Banerjee is the latest to call for uniting all parties opposed to the incumbent administration in Delhi.
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Bizarre Comments of Jharkhand State Chief’s Brother Draws Ire of Opposition, Netizens
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/bizarre-comments-of-jharkhand-state-chiefs-brother-draws-ire-of-opposition-netizens-1100534424.html
September 9, 2022, 2:32 AM
In a span of a week, two girls were found killed in separate incidents in Jharkhand. One of them was set on fire by her stalker while another was found hanging from a tree. The police said the latter was raped before being murdered. The accused in both cases have been arrested.
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Netizens Shook After Ukraine MoD Quotes Pusha T Lyric in Tweet on Alleged Russian Casualties
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/netizens-shook-after-ukraine-mod-quotes-pusha-t-lyric-in-tweet-on-alleged-russian-casualties-1100565367.html
September 9, 2022, 2:06 AM
It is hardly news that in the struggle for Western hearts and minds amid the conflict, Ukrainian authorities have resorted to creating hype and memes to evoke a favorable image. Despite the failures at the front, the postmodern approach sometimes allows Kiev to create the illusion of significant victories, at least on Twitter.
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7 Decades, 15 Prime Ministers: Who Were the UK Leaders Who Headed Up ‘Her Majesty’s Government’?
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/7-decades-15-prime-ministers-who-were-the-uk-leaders-who-headed-up-her-majestys-government-1100568887.html
September 9, 2022, 1:40 AM
With the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, the reign of one of Britain's longest-reigning monarchs has come to an end. Her tenure as the United Kingdom’s constitutional head of state spanned over 70 years, with 15 different prime ministers handling the country’s political affairs. Here’s a look back at each of them:
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US Mourns Loss of Queen Elizabeth II, Officials Praise Her Work to Strengthen Alliance
https://sputniknews.com/20220909/us-mourns-loss-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-officials-praise-her-work-to-strengthen-alliance-1100569502.html
September 9, 2022, 1:22 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden, members of his cabinet, and congressional leaders mourned the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, and many shared similar sentiments crediting her for strengthening the US-UK alliance.
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UK Faces Uncertain Future With New King, Untested Prime Minister - Ex-Ambassador
https://sputniknews.com/20220908/uk-faces-uncertain-future-with-new-king-untested-prime-minister---ex-ambassador-1100568332.html
September 8, 2022, 11:53 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The steadying presence of Queen Elizabeth II will be missed during uncertain times ahead as a crisis-tossed United Kingdom faces the future with a new king and an inexperienced new prime minister, former UK Ambassador Peter Ford told Sputnik.
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North Korea Passes Law Giving Kim Jong Un Right to Take Nuclear Actions if DPRK Attacked
https://sputniknews.com/20220908/north-korea-passes-law-giving-kim-jong-un-right-to-take-nuclear-actions-if-dprk-attacked-1100568178.html
September 8, 2022, 11:41 PM
US and South Korean forces held live-fire exercises last week in drills that simulated attacking the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
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China Opens Record-Breaking Hypersonic Wind Tunnel Able to Reproduce Mach 33 Speeds
https://sputniknews.com/20220908/china-opens-record-breaking-hypersonic-wind-tunnel-able-to-reproduce-mach-33-speeds-1100567169.html
September 8, 2022, 10:58 PM
Chinese scientists have opened a new high-powered wind tunnel in Sichuan that’s capable of recreating the most extreme flight conditions of any such device on the planet. It’s also now the biggest wind tunnel.
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Pot, Meet Kettle: Hillary Clinton Claims GOP Showing ‘Too Many Characteristics’ of Authoritarianism
https://sputniknews.com/20220908/pot-meet-kettle-hillary-clinton-claims-gop-showing-too-many-characteristics-of-authoritarianism-1100566798.html
September 8, 2022, 10:29 PM
Clinton’s comments seem to confirm that the Democrats are poised to portray a supposed Republic proclivity for fascism as a central issue in the 2022 midterm elections.
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Probe Ordered in Uttar Pradesh as Video of Kids Forced to Clean School's Washrooms Goes Viral
https://sputniknews.com/20220908/probe-ordered-in-uttar-pradesh-as-video-of-kids-forced-to-clean-schools-washrooms-goes-viral-1100539372.html
September 8, 2022, 10:11 PM
In July this year, a teacher in Uttar Pradesh was suspended after a video of her receiving a massage from a student during school hours went viral.
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Burundi’s President Dismisses Prime Minister Over Alleged Coup Plot
https://sputniknews.com/20220908/burundis-president-dismisses-prime-minister-over-alleged-coup-plot-1100552596.html
September 8, 2022, 10:06 PM
54-year-old Évariste Ndayishimiye, the current president of Burundi, took office in June 2020 after former President Pierre Nkurunziza died of heart failure. A week later, Alain Guillaume Bunyoni was appointed prime minister, backed by an overwhelming majority.
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Director of British Monarchist Society: Death of Queen Elizabeth Marks End of ‘Crown Before Family'
https://sputniknews.com/20220908/director-of-british-monarchist-society-death-of-queen-elizabeth-marks-end-of-crown-before-family-1100564804.html
September 8, 2022, 9:28 PM
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest reigning monarch, has died at the age of 96. The royal's eldest son is set to succeed, taking the name King Charles III.
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Leaders of Latin American Countries Express Condolences on Death of Queen Elizabeth II
https://sputniknews.com/20220908/leaders-of-latin-american-countries-express-condolences-on-death-of-queen-elizabeth-ii-1100565995.html
September 8, 2022, 9:21 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The leaders of the countries of Central and South America, including Mexico, Argentina, Honduras, Ecuador, and others, expressed on Thursday their condolences in connection with the death of the UK Queen Elizabeth II.
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The British Monarchy: A Brief History in the Throne’s Line of Succession
https://sputniknews.com/20220908/the-british-monarchy-a-brief-history-in-the-thrones-line-of-succession-1100565648.html
September 8, 2022, 9:09 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Queen Elizabeth II, in full Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, died at the age of 96 on Thursday after a 70-year reign. She became the second-longest reigning monarch in European history following French King Louis XIV.
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Prime Ministers: Australia, New Zealand Mourn Passing of ‘Second Elizabethan Age’
https://sputniknews.com/20220908/prime-ministers-australia-new-zealand-mourn-passing-of-second-elizabethan-age--1100564601.html
September 8, 2022, 8:35 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern offered their condolences on Thursday to the British Royal family following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
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Erdogan: Senior Daesh Leader Has Been Captured in Turkey
https://sputniknews.com/20220908/erdogan-senior-daesh-leader-has-been-captured-in-turkey-1100564306.html
September 8, 2022, 8:28 PM
Turkey, a US and NATO ally, has been accused by the US' Kurdish allies in eastern Syria of providing a "safe zone" for Daesh* and other terrorist groups in the parts of northern Syria Turkey has occupied.
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Why the US Arms Flow Has Failed to Translate Into Strategic & Political Win for Kiev and Biden
https://sputniknews.com/20220908/why-the-us-arms-flow-has-failed-to-translate-into-strategic--political-win-for-kiev-and-biden-1100562746.html
September 8, 2022, 8:13 PM
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken paid an unannounced visit to Kiev on September 8 as the Biden administration unveiled an over $2.8 billion military aid for Europe and Ukraine. Earlier in the day, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a $675 million package of heavy arms and ammo for Kiev at a conference in Ramstein, Germany.
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Queen Elizabeth II Presided Over the Collapse of Britain’s Brutal Colonization of Africa
https://sputniknews.com/20220908/queen-elizabeth-ii-presided-over-the-collapse-of-britains-brutal-colonization-of-africa-1100561359.html
September 8, 2022, 8:10 PM
The late British monarch’s reign began in Africa in 1952, heralding the beginning of the end of an empire on which the Sun was infamously boasted to “never set.”
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US Treasury Issues New Iran-Related Sanctions on One Person, Four Entities
https://sputniknews.com/20220908/us-treasury-issues-new-iran-related-sanctions-on-one-person-four-entities-1100562340.html
September 8, 2022, 7:55 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has imposed sanctions on one person and four entities in a new round of Iran-related sanctions, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said on Thursday.
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Ukrainian Canadian Congress' Calls for Expulsion of Russian Mission Absurd - Envoy
https://sputniknews.com/20220908/ukrainian-canadian-congress-calls-for-expulsion-of-russian-mission-absurd---envoy-1100563019.html
September 8, 2022, 7:53 PM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Calls made by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress* for the expulsion of Russian diplomats from Canada and for holding on to the Nord Stream pipeline turbines are absurd and contrary to the interests of the Canadian people, Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov said.
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Female Governor of India's Telangana Slams State Chief For Humiliating Her Office
https://sputniknews.com/20220908/female-governor-of-indias-telangana-slams-state-chief-for-humiliating-her-office-1100536985.html
September 8, 2022, 6:58 PM
Since the BJP won a second consecutive term in 2019, various governors in opposition-governed states have been at loggerheads with the local authorities. The constitutional heads of Maharashtra and West Bengal have previously had a fractious relationship with state chiefs, and the latest to join the bandwagon is Telangana’s governor.
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Mixing Business and Pleasure: The Lighter Side of the Eastern Economic Forum
https://sputniknews.com/20220908/mixing-business-and-pleasure-the-lighter-side-of-the-eastern-economic-forum-1100559239.html
September 8, 2022, 6:51 PM
The Eastern Economic Forum has wrapped up after four days of speeches, panel discussions and exhibitions on issues ranging from geopolitics to global trade, business and technological innovation. But the forum wasn’t all about stuffy suits, serious faces and wheeling and dealing. Sputnik looks back at some light-hearted moments from the event.
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EEF: India-Russia Friendship Accelerating in Right Direction
https://sputniknews.com/20220908/eef-india-russia-friendship-accelerating-in-right-direction-1100554971.html
September 8, 2022, 6:36 PM
The 7th Eastern Economic Forum 2022 has taken place in Vladivostok. It proved that India's presence in Russia is increasing, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi making a video address to the forum participants, and India's Ambassador to Russia Pavan Kapoor saying he was "optimistic" about the future of both countries.
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Truss Calls Queen Elizabeth II ‘Spirit of Britain’ as Tributes Pour In From World Leaders
https://sputniknews.com/20220908/truss-calls-queen-elizabeth-iis-death-shock-to-nation-and-the-world-1100558186.html
September 8, 2022, 6:10 PM
Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully on Thursday afternoon at the age of 96. Through her 70 years on the throne, she worked with or alongside 15 different British Prime Ministers, 14 US presidents, and 7 popes.
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How Truss' Energy Bills Freeze & Drilling Plans May Amplify UK's Problems
https://sputniknews.com/20220908/how-truss-energy-bills-freeze--drilling-plans-may-amplify-uks-problems-1100554416.html
September 8, 2022, 5:59 PM
UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has unveiled a set of measures in order to help households and businesses pay soaring energy bills, which will be capped at £2,500 per year from October 1. The British prime minister’s £150 billion ($172.2 billion) scheme will be funded through borrowing.
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A Look Back on the Life of Longest-Reigning UK Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II
https://sputniknews.com/20220908/a-look-back-at-the-life-of-longest-reigning-uk-monarch-queen-elizabeth-ii-1100542758.html
September 8, 2022, 5:35 PM
Queen Elizabeth II had been residing at Balmoral Castle, in Scotland for the past few months, with doctors increasingly concerned about the health of the 96-year old British monarch, who was said to be experiencing “mobility issues.”
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