BoE Expected to Hike Interest Rate to Highest Level Since 1980s as Prospect of Recession Deepens
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/boe-expected-to-hike-interest-rate-to-highest-level-since-1980s-as-prospect-of-recession-deepens-1103459452.html
November 3, 2022, 5:30 AM
Earlier, echoing forecasts made in September by Bank of England (BoE) governor, Andrew Bailey, a leading UK economic forecasting group, the EY ITEM Club, warned that high energy prices, inflation at a 40-year high of 10.1% in September, and rising interest rates indicated that the country was heading for recession until the middle of 2023.
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US Bio-Military Activities in Ukraine Should Receive ‘Full Attention’: Chinese Envoy to UN
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/us-bio-military-activities-in-ukraine-should-receive-full-attention-chinese-envoy-to-un-1103456280.html
November 3, 2022, 4:48 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - China is concerned about the allegations made by Russia of United States’ bio-military activities throughout Ukraine and calls on the international community to give this issue its "full attention," China's Deputy Representative to the United Nations Geng Shuang said.
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Miss USA Pageant Can Exclude Transgender Contestants, US Court Rules
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/miss-usa-pageant-can-exclude-transgender-contestants-us-court-rules-1103426012.html
November 3, 2022, 3:51 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Miss United States of America beauty pageant cannot be forced to allow transgender women to compete because doing so would interfere with its ability to express "the ideal vision of American womanhood," a US appeals court ruled on Wednesday.
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Security Cameras Active But Not Monitored During Alleged Pelosi Attack, US Capitol Police Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/security-cameras-active-but-not-monitored-during-alleged-pelosi-attack-us-capitol-police-say-1103390616.html
November 3, 2022, 2:45 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Security cameras operated by the US Capitol Police (USCP) were functional but not monitored during the alleged attack on Paul Pelosi, husband of House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, at their San Francisco residence last week, the USCP said. A majority of the speaker's security had left with her to go to DC.
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Biden Tries to Catch Up With 'Threats to American Democracy' Speech Days Before Midterms
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/biden-delivers-speech-on-threats-to-american-democracy-1103342081.html
November 3, 2022, 1:13 AM
Biden’s speech on Wednesday comes just six days before the United States midterms and is a warning about the risk that election deniers - a term used for supporters of former President Donald Trump who believe the 2020 US election was “stolen” - pose to the country.
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North Korea Missile Did Not Fly Over Japan, Defense Minister Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/north-korea-missile-did-not-fly-over-japan-defense-minister-says--1103318988.html
November 3, 2022, 12:27 AM
Tokyo, (AFP) - A missile fired by North Korea on Thursday did not fly over Japan despite warnings being issued to residents in some regions, Japan's defense minister said.
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US Defense Firms Gave $2 Million to Election-Denying Candidates After Post-Jan 6 ‘Pause’ - Report
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/us-defense-firms-gave-2-million-to-election-denying-candidates-after-post-jan-6-pause---report-1103273798.html
November 2, 2022, 11:26 PM
In the wake of the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol, corporations rushed to distance themselves from political figures who had supported the attack or who had shared the rioters’ politics. However, in the nearly two years since, many have gone back on their policies, including some of the country’s major makers of military hardware.
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Tom Brady ‘Didn’t Want Kids to Have Divorced Parents,’ Source Says After He and Gisele Divorced
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/tom-brady-didnt-want-kids-to-have-divorced-parents-source-says-after-he-and-gisele-divorced-1103237158.html
November 2, 2022, 11:20 PM
Rumors that Brady and Bündchen were speaking to divorce attorneys were confirmed in early October. Sources close to the couple told an American news outlet that Bündchen had been working with a divorce attorney for “weeks” after reports confirmed the couple were living in separate houses in Florida.
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DPRK Fires Suspected Long-Range Ballistic Missile Over Japan, South Korean Military Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/dprk-fires-unknown-ballistic-missile-toward-sea-of-japan-south-korean-military-says-1103269214.html
November 2, 2022, 10:52 PM
A day after a massive barrage into the Sea of Japan, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has reportedly fired another weapon into the waterway, according to South Korean military sources.
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Russia Still Demands US, Kiev Explain Military Bio-Labs on Ukraine Territory - Polyanskiy
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/russia-still-demands-us-kiev-explain-military-bio-labs-on-ukraine-territory---polyanskiy-1103226993.html
November 2, 2022, 9:32 PM
UNITED NATIONS, November 3 (Sputnik) - Russia will still require clarifications from the United States and Ukraine regarding their military bio-laboratories across the Ukrainian territory, the Russian Deputy Representative to the UN Dmitry Polyanskiy told the UN Security Council members.
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US Approves Possible $535Mln Sale of Guided Rocket Launch Systems to Finland - Pentagon
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/us-approves-possible-535mln-sale-of-guided-rocket-launch-systems-to-finland---pentagon-1103217208.html
November 2, 2022, 9:14 PM
WASHINGTON, November 3 (Sputnik) - The Biden administration approved a potential $535 million sale of Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) to Finland, the Pentagon’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said.
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Taiwan Will Halve the Size of New Frigates to Cut Costs on Shadowing Chinese Ships
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/taiwan-will-halve-the-size-of-new-frigates-to-cut-costs-on-shadowing-chinese-ships-1103147321.html
November 2, 2022, 7:07 PM
Since Taiwan welcomed a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) in August, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has carried out regular drills in the waters surrounding the island in an attempt to pressure Taipei to halt its provocative actions.
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Which Countries Have the Biggest and Deadliest Nuclear Arsenals?
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/which-countries-have-the-biggest-and-deadliest-nuclear-arsenals-1103137442.html
November 2, 2022, 6:59 PM
The world seems to be suffering from a case of nuclear fever, with Western media spending weeks seriously discussing the implications of a nuclear war with Russia. Moscow has called on everybody to take a big chill pill and cool it with the nuclear rhetoric. Sputnik presents a few sobering facts about these deadly, world-ending weapons.
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Serbian Armed Forces Shoot Down Drone Over Military Unit Near Kosovo
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/serbian-armed-forces-shoot-down-drone-over-military-unit-near-kosovo-1103139584.html
November 2, 2022, 6:47 PM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - The Serbian armed forces on Wednesday shot down a drone over a military unit in the town of Raska near the administrative line with the self-proclaimed Republic of Kosovo after bilateral relations deteriorated due to Pristina's demand for Kosovar licensing of Belgrade-issued car plates, the Serbian Defense Ministry said.
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Federal Reserve Raises US Interest Rates by 75 Basis Points
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/federal-reserve-raises-us-interest-rates-by-75-basis-points-1103129566.html
November 2, 2022, 6:29 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday a 75-basis point, or a three-quarter percentage point, increase for the sixth US interest rate hike since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic two years ago.
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Scholz: Germany Adheres to One-China Policy Regarding Taiwan
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/scholz-germany-adheres-to-one-china-policy-regarding-taiwan-1103121834.html
November 2, 2022, 6:14 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - Germany adheres to the One-China principle in assessing the situation around Taiwan, which in its interpretation means that any change to the status quo must take place by mutual consent, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Wednesday.
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Synthetic COVID & Chimeric Strains: Why US Should Open All of Its Biolabs for Inspection
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/synthetic-covid--chimeric-strains-why-us-should-open-all-of-its-biolabs-for-inspection-1103104729.html
November 2, 2022, 6:12 PM
Recently, Russian Chairman of the State Duma Vyacheslav Volodin called for an independent investigation into the origins of COVID-19 under the auspices of the UN in a Telegram post, adding that the US runs a whopping 336 overseas bio-laboratories allegedly capable of creating such a virus.
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IMF: High Inequality, Food Insecurity May Cause Social Unrest in Western Hemisphere
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/imf-high-inequality-food-insecurity-may-cause-social-unrest-in-western-hemisphere-1103088446.html
November 2, 2022, 5:11 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is of the opinion that high inequality and food insecurity in the Western hemisphere may create conditions for social unrest, IMF Western Hemisphere Department Acting Director Nigel Chalk said on Wednesday.
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U2's Bono Tells How He Passed Out at White House After Drinks With Obama
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/u2s-bono-tells-how-he-passed-out-at-white-house-after-drinks-with-obama-1103050197.html
November 2, 2022, 5:04 PM
U2 singer Bono has revealed that he dozed off in Abraham Lincoln's White House room after drinks with former US president Barack Obama.
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Tehran: West Stirs Up Anti-Iranian Mood by Announcing Iran's Attack on Saudi Arabia
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/tehran-west-stirs-up-anti-iranian-mood-by-announcing-irans-attack-on-saudi-arabia-1103069896.html
November 2, 2022, 4:36 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Western countries are deliberately fomenting the atmosphere against Iran, saying that Tehran is allegedly preparing to strike at Saudi Arabia, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said on Wednesday.
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3 Good Reasons for China Not to Trust the US on Arms Control
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/3-good-reasons-for-china-not-to-trust-the-us-on-arms-control-1103055494.html
November 2, 2022, 4:34 PM
Beijing has expressed reticence in discussing nuclear weapons with Washington, citing the US’ much larger strategic arsenal. At last month’s Congress of the Chinese Communist Party, President Xi Jinping vowed to “establish a strong system of strategic deterrence” as part of China’s wider plans to modernize the People’s Liberation Army.
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TPLF, Ethiopian Gov't Reach 'Cessation of Hostilities' Deal in South Africa Peace Process
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/tplf-ethiopian-govt-reach-cessation-of-hostilities-deal-in-south-africa-peace-process-1103056505.html
November 2, 2022, 4:11 PM
Peace talks hosted by South Africa have yielded results as the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) reached a tentative agreement on Wednesday. The war has raged since late 2020, when the TPLF launched an uprising in Tigray state.
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Why UN Peacekeeping in Africa Keeps Facing Obstacles
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/why-un-peacekeeping-in-africa-keeps-facing-obstacles-1102943326.html
November 2, 2022, 3:54 PM
UN peacekeepers have a contingent of more than 78,000 soldiers and 25,000 civilians scattered across 14 countries. They are the second-largest military force deployed abroad after the US military. However, the outcomes of the activities of the "blue helmets" often show their inefficiency, which cases in Africa serve as good examples of.
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Pompeo Served With Lawsuit Alleging US Spied on Julian Assange Visitors
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/pompeo-served-with-lawsuit-alleging-us-spied-on-julian-assange-visitors-1103034378.html
November 2, 2022, 3:31 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A group of US citizen journalists and lawyers who visited WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange while he lived under asylum at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London served former CIA Director Mike Pompeo with a lawsuit alleging the US government spied on them during their visits, a video shared by the Assange Defense Committee shows.
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Sunak Tax Threshold Freeze is Slow-Burning 'Stealth Tax', Money Expert Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/sunak-tax-threshold-freeze-is-slow-burning-stealth-tax-money-expert-says-1102988720.html
November 2, 2022, 3:22 PM
Jeremy Hunt was catapulted back from the political wilderness to Number 11 Downing Street after the City of London rebelled against short-lived PM Liz Truss' plans to borrow her way out of the energy crisis. He made as swift U-turn back to the austerity measures of the late 2000s and early 2010s.
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India Conducts Maiden Flight of Long-Range Ballistic Missile Defense Interceptor
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/india-conducts-maiden-flight-of-long-range-ballistic-missile-defense-interceptor-1102991957.html
November 2, 2022, 3:15 PM
India’s state-run Defense Research and Development Organization is developing a different version of an interceptor missile to protect strategic assets from enemy aerial threats. India is part of a select group of countries possessing domestic capability to develop such systems. The other four countries are the US, Russia, Israel, and France.
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Disinformation Crusaders: How Big Tech Became US Blob's Executioner of Free Speech
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/disinformation-crusaders-how-big-tech-became-us-blobs-executioner-of-free-speech-1102998030.html
November 2, 2022, 3:06 PM
Newly leaked documents indicate that the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has quietly proceeded with its online censorship effort despite suspending the infamous Disinformation Governance Board, dubbed the "Ministry of Truth" in May 2022. Still, it appears to just be the tip of the iceberg.
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Two Men Stripped & Whipped For Allegedly Selling Beef in India's Chhattisgarh - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/two-men-stripped--whipped-for-allegedly-selling-beef-in-indias-chhattisgarh---video-1102948973.html
November 2, 2022, 2:58 PM
The cow is considered a sacred animal in Hinduism. Since the Hindu-inclined BJP-led government came to power at the federal level in 2014, the slaughter and sale of cows to slaughterhouses has become illegal in 20 of India’s 28 states.
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Video of Pigs Licking Plates Meant For Serving Food to Rajasthan’s Poor Goes Viral
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/video-of-pigs-licking-plates-meant-for-serving-food-to-rajasthans-poor-goes-viral-1102947905.html
November 2, 2022, 2:31 PM
Rajasthan state chief Ashok Gehlot introduced “Indira Rasoi Yojana” (a food scheme dedicated to the late PM and Congress leader Indira Gandhi) in 2020 to provide food to needy people in the state at a nominal price. As per the scheme, a person only has to pay INR 8 ($0.096), while INR 17 ($0.20) is paid by the state government.
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India Approves $6.2 Billion Fertilizer Subsidy Amid Record High Global Prices
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/india-approves-62-billion-fertilizer-subsidy-amid-record-high-global-prices-1102950772.html
November 2, 2022, 1:57 PM
India, which imports about a third of its fertilizer needs and has to provide essential agri-inputs at an affordable price to millions of farmers in the country, is among the nations affected by an unprecedented surge in global prices.
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Modi's BJP Confident of Opening Account in Kashmir After Elections Next Year
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/modis-bjp-confident-of-opening-account-in-kashmir-after-elections-next-year-1102944365.html
November 2, 2022, 1:56 PM
According to a senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) politician in Kashmir, the federally-governing BJP has outstanding advantages compared to regional parties, with the party motto being “Nation first, party second, oneself last.”
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Crow Starting Fight Between Two Cats Leaves Netizens in Fits
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/crow-starting-fight-between-two-cats-leaves-netizens-in-fits-1102941907.html
November 2, 2022, 1:45 PM
With more than 2,846 votes and 113 comments, the video of a crow beginning a fight between two cats growling at each other on the street has given netizens a good belly laugh.
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Nord Stream AG Says Completed Initial Data Collection From First Line of Nord Stream Site
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/nord-stream-ag-says-completed-initial-data-collection-from-first-line-of-nord-stream-site-1102974027.html
November 2, 2022, 1:43 PM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - Nord Stream AG said on Wednesday that it completed initial data collection from the site of damage at the first line of the Nord Stream in Swedish exclusive economic zone, having found man-made craters and a completely destroyed section of pipeline at the site.
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Australia Slammed for ‘Militiarizing’ Solomon Islands in Anxiety Over China's Presence
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/australia-slammed-for-militiarizing-solomon-islands-in-anxiety-over-chinas-presence-1102943812.html
November 2, 2022, 1:39 PM
Washington and its allies have been increasing their military presence in the Pacific region since April, when Beijing signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands- the first with any Pacific nation, the exact details of which are still kept secret.
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India Cricket Star Virat Kohli Becomes Leading Run Scorer in T20 World Cups
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/india-cricket-star-virat-kohli-becomes-leading-run-scorer-in-t20-world-cups-1102946733.html
November 2, 2022, 1:37 PM
Widely regarded as one of the greatest cricketers ever, Virat Kohli is known for his penchant for breaking records. The talismanic India batter is the quickest to score 23,000 runs in international cricket. With 3,868 runs, he's the all-time scorer in T20Is and has the most 50-plus scores (36) in this 20-over match format.
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Moscow Calls on Nuclear Big Five to Reject Provocations Involving WMDs
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/moscow-calls-on-nuclear-big-five-to-reject-provocations-involving-wmds-1102968453.html
November 2, 2022, 1:33 PM
The Foreign Ministry commentary comes amid escalating tensions between Russia and the West in the Ukrainian security crisis, as well as growing tensions between Washington and Beijing over Taiwan, and between Washington and its allies and Pyongyang on the Korean Peninsula.
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Beijing Urges to Avoid Escalation Amid North Korea's Missile Launches
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/beijing-urges-to-avoid-escalation-amid-north-koreas-missile-launches-1102965518.html
November 2, 2022, 1:28 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China is closely monitoring the development of the situation on the Korean Peninsula after North Korea launched news missiles and hopes that all parties to the regional conflict will avoid escalation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Wednesday.
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Delhi’s Environment Minister Makes 5 Requests to Citizens as Air Pollution Worsens
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/delhis-environment-minister-makes-5-requests-to-citizens-as-air-pollution-worsens-1102942404.html
November 2, 2022, 1:26 PM
Every mid-autumn, India’s capital witnesses rising air pollution levels, as massive stubble-burning by farmers takes place around this time. Generally, the stubble is set on fire twice a year – during the summer and when the winter season begins.
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After 60 Years of Sovereignty, Is Algeria Truly Independent?
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/after-60-years-of-sovereignty-is-algeria-truly-independent-1102959843.html
November 2, 2022, 1:18 PM
Having been independent for decades, how do Algerians experience this separation from France today? Speaking to Sputnik, an Algerian historian explains that Africans' frustration with the French presence can be explained by "contempt" and the "mentality of superiority" emanating from France.
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Police Recruits From 'Crime Families' Slipped Through Vetting, UK Watchdog Finds
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/uk-police-watchdog-finds-recruits-from-crime-families-slipped-through-vetting-1102944279.html
November 2, 2022, 1:05 PM
Public confidence in the police, especially among women, has slumped since the kidnapping and murder of Londoner Sarah Everard by an officer serving in an elite unit in the capital's force in 2021. Since then, more officers have been accused of sexual misconduct.
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Dems Brace for GOP Rout as Biden Gives Train Wreck Gaffe-filled Speech in Florida
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/dems-brace-for-gop-rout-as-biden-gives-train-wreck-gaffe-filled-speech-in-florida-1102950006.html
November 2, 2022, 12:53 PM
Pollsters predict at least 228 solid Republican victories in the House of Representatives, enough to give them control of the chamber. GOP candidates are also polling ahead of Democrats in the race for the Senate and in gubernatorial elections. Americans will go to the polls November 8.
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Russia is Facing Information Aggression, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/russia-is-facing-information-aggression-foreign-ministry-spokeswoman-says-1102946131.html
November 2, 2022, 12:53 PM
Speaking on the sidelines of the CIS Media Forum "Development of Media in a Changing World" at the Rossiya Segodnya Media Group, Maria Zakharova, spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, weighed in on the information aggression that Moscow has been facing lately.
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Tanzania's Armed Forces Deployed In Fighting Kilimanjaro Wildfires
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/tanzanias-armed-forces-deployed-in-fighting-kilimanjaro-wildfires-1102942673.html
November 2, 2022, 12:31 PM
Africa's highest mountain and one of the world's most famous tourist destinations is on fire for the second time in two years. In October 2020 thousands of hectares of forest on Kilimanjaro's slopes were destroyed in a disaster that went on for a week.
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Rumble to 'Turn Off France Entirely' After Paris Demands Russian Media Be Blocked
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/rumble-to-turn-off-france-entirely-after-paris-demands-russian-media-be-blocked-1102947839.html
November 2, 2022, 12:26 PM
The European Union slapped harsh sanctions on almost all things Russian after Moscow launched its military operation in Ukraine. Russian media has also been subject to restrictions, with Brussels blocking many media outlets, including Sputnik and RT.
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Indian Authorities Summon Jharkhand State Chief in Mining Scam Case - Report
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/indian-authorities-summon-jharkhand-state-chief-in-mining-scam-case---report-1102935983.html
November 2, 2022, 12:18 PM
The Enforcement Directorate, which mainly investigates money laundering and violations in foreign funding matters, has asked 47-year-old politician Hemant Soren to appear before them on Thursday for questioning.
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Gujarat Bridge Was Rusty, Indian Police Say, Implying Tragedy Could Have Been Averted
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/gujarat-bridge-was-rusty-indian-police-say-implying-tragedy-could-have-been-averted-1102939519.html
November 2, 2022, 12:18 PM
At least 135 people died after a suspension bridge in India’s state of Gujarat collapsed into a river on Sunday evening. On Tuesday, police appealed to a local court seeking custody of four accused, while nine arrests have been made in the case so far.
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‘Conflict in Ukraine Exposes Hypocrisy of World Order,’ Pan-Africanist Activist Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/conflict-in-ukraine-exposes-hypocrisy-of-world-order-pan-africanist-activist-says-1102948795.html
November 2, 2022, 12:18 PM
The Ukraine crisis has revealed the chronic hypocrisy prevailing in the behavior of several states, Pan-Africanist activist Nathalie Yamb has said. In an interview with Sputnik, she cited the case of grain, a small proportion of which was sent to Africa from Ukrainian ports, as an example.
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Scientists Find 'Terrifying' Evidence About Malaria-Transmitting Mosquitoes After Ethiopia Outbreak
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/scientists-find-terrifying-evidence-about-malaria-transmitting-mosquitoes-1102936948.html
November 2, 2022, 11:38 AM
Before 2022 there had been a slowdown in malaria cases in Ethiopia. After studying the latest big outbreak of the disease, scientists said that earlier progress in fighting the disease in Africa is under threat of being overturned.
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Indian Netizens Troll Musk After $8 Monthly Fee for Verified Users Is Confirmed
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/indian-netizens-troll-musk-after-8-monthly-fee-for-verified-users-confirmed-1102939682.html
November 2, 2022, 11:23 AM
In a widely anticipated move, Twitter's new owner announced on Tuesday that verified users will have to shell out $8 per month to retain blue ticks that confirm accounts' authenticity.
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Norway's Boosting Military Readiness is Unprecedented, Moscow Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/norway-boosting-military-readiness-is-unprecedented-moscow-says-1102945806.html
November 2, 2022, 11:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow considers the decision to increase the readiness of the Norwegian armed forces as an unprecedented step, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
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India Evades Oil Embargo With Record Crude Supplies From Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/india-evades-oil-embargo-with-record-crude-supplies-from-russia-1102939910.html
November 2, 2022, 10:54 AM
India's oil minister on Monday blasted western media for fomenting a “moral conflict” about buying Russian crude, noting that if India were to ditch Russian crude and went off the market, international prices would rise to $200 per barrel because of western sanctions.
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Iran Expects to Sign $40Bln Deal With Russia's Gazprom in December - Senior Diplomat
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/iran-expects-to-sign-40bln-deal-with-russias-gazprom-in-december---senior-diplomat-1102944729.html
November 2, 2022, 10:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran is expecting to sign agreements worth $40 billion with Russian energy giant Gazprom in December as the negotiations on the energy deal are underway, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Economic Diplomacy Mahdi Safari said on Wednesday.
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Russia Resumes Participation in Grain Deal: Defense Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/russia-resumes-participation-in-grain-deal-defense-ministry-1102944032.html
November 2, 2022, 10:23 AM
Moscow temporarily suspended its participation in the grain deal on Saturday in the wake of a Ukrainian attack against Russian ships. Turkey and the United Nations brokered the agreement between Moscow and Kiev in July to allow for the sea-based export of Ukrainian foodstuffs after the UN sounded the alarm over a looming global food crisis.
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US Telecoms Regulator Commissioner Arrives in Taiwan in Fresh Provocation Against China
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/us-telecoms-regulator-commissioner-arrives-in-taiwan-in-fresh-provocation-against-china-1102943615.html
November 2, 2022, 10:19 AM
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan in August kicked off a series of trips to the wayward Chinese island by other senior US and foreign lawmakers and politicians. Beijing has blasted these trips as a violation of international commitments under the One China policy, to which Washington remains formally committed.
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How Immigration Fallout in Nordic Countries May Serve as Cautionary Tale to Canada
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/how-immigration-fallout-in-nordic-countries-may-serve-as-cautionary-tale-to-canada-1102942180.html
November 2, 2022, 9:13 AM
Following decades of open-doors immigration policy championed by both the left and the right, the Scandinavian nations are now advocating restrictions and harsher immigration measures in a tacit admission of mistakes committed.
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How West Skimmed Cream From Grain Deal and Then Derailed It
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/how-west-skimmed-cream-from-grain-deal-and-then-derailed-it-1102944881.html
November 2, 2022, 9:00 AM
Moscow suspended its grain deal with Kiev on October 29, following a Ukrainian attack on Russian vessels ensuring the safety of the humanitarian corridor arranged by Russia in the Black Sea.
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Protest March Led by Pakistan's Ex-Prime Minister Plans to Reach Capital by November 11
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/protest-march-led-by-pakistans-ex-prime-minister-plans-to-reach-capital-by-november-11-1102941742.html
November 2, 2022, 8:35 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The protest march organized by Pakistani opposition party Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan is expected to reach the capital by November 11, ex-Planning Minister Asad Umar said on Wednesday.
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Netanyahu's Likud Party Leading in Israeli Elections After 62% of Ballots Processed
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/netanyahus-likud-party-leading-in-israeli-elections-after-62-of-ballots-processed-1102941309.html
November 2, 2022, 8:29 AM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The Israeli Central Elections Committee said on Wednesday, after processing 62% of the ballots, that former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party leads the parliamentary elections.
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North Korea Launches 17 Missiles, Fires 100 Rounds of Artillery Shots, Seoul Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/north-korea-launches-17-missiles-fires-100-rounds-of-artillery-shots-seoul-says-1102940262.html
November 2, 2022, 8:22 AM
SEOUL (Sputnik) - North Korea launched 17 missiles towards the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea and fired 100rounds of artillery shots on Wednesday, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
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Cats Could Lend a Paw With Solving Puzzling Crimes
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/cats-may-help-solve-puzzling-crimes-1102939402.html
November 2, 2022, 8:01 AM
Although DNA analysis has been used for a long time now, Touch or Trace DNA is a relatively new type of examination relying often on a tiny sample - as few as 10 skin cells left on an object. Interestingly, calling it Touch DNA is actually a misnomer, as the material could be transferred without the item being touched directly.
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Russian Foreign Ministry Reveals Plans to Open New Consulates in CIS, Asia-Pacific, Africa
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/russian-foreign-ministry-reveals-plans-to-open-new-consulates-in-cis-asia-pacific-africa-1102939065.html
November 2, 2022, 7:40 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia plans to open new consulates general in the Commonwealth of Independent States, the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Evgeniy Ivanov told Sputnik on Wednesday.
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Several Police Stations, Offices in Seoul 'Raided' Over Deadly Halloween Stampede
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/several-police-stations-offices-in-seoul-raided-over-deadly-halloween-stampede-1102938951.html
November 2, 2022, 7:38 AM
MOSCOW, November 2 (Sputnik) - The South Korean metropolitan police agency in Seoul, the Yongsan police station and six other offices have been raided in the course of a probe into the deadly stampede in Itaewon district, which claimed the lives of more than 150 people, local media reported.
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Arab League Seeks Consensus on Food & Energy Security Challenges, Palestine Question, Syria & Yemen
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/arab-league-seeks-consensus-on-food--energy-security-challenges-palestinian-issue-syria--yemen-1102936595.html
November 2, 2022, 7:29 AM
Algeria is hosting the 31st summit of the 22-member Arab League on 1 and 2 November, as countries in the region seek to tackle a spate of divisive issues on the agenda.
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Schools Closed in India's Chennai After Rain Alert, Two Killed in Flood-Related Incidents
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/schools-closed-in-indias-chennai-after-rain-alert-two-killed-in-flood-related-incidents-1102935542.html
November 2, 2022, 7:08 AM
Floods have become a common occurrence in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu during the months of October and November. Last year, several districts of the southern state, including the capital city of Chennai, witnessed heavy flooding. At least 17 locals were killed in rain-related incidents in the state in 2021.
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Viking-Age Sword, Jewelry Found in Finnish Graveyard
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/viking-age-sword-jewelry-found-in-finnish-grave-field-1102937157.html
November 2, 2022, 7:04 AM
Scandinavian chronicles reveal that attempts have been made to conquer Finland since the Iron Age - and the Vikings were no exception. Sweden eventually overran the entirety of Finland during the so-called Time of Crusades.
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Elon Musk Reportedly Allows Investors to Access Confidential Twitter Data in Acquisition Deal
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/elon-musk-reportedly-allows-investors-to-access-confidential-twitter-data-in-acquisition-deal-1102937357.html
November 2, 2022, 6:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Several large foreign Twitter investors have received access to confidential information about the social network, possibly including its users' personal data and financial statistics as part of Elon Musk's deal on Twitter acquisition, US media reported.
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UK Removes Parental Nationality Rule for Future Spies
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/uk-removes-parental-nationality-rule-for-future-spies-1102937046.html
November 2, 2022, 6:55 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom has removed the parental nationality rule at the secret services, which enables the employment of the citizens, whose parents descended from a different country and had a different nationality.
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Swedish Parties Split Over NATO Keeping Nuclear Arms on Country’s Soil
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/swedish-parties-split-over-natos-nuclear-arms-on-countrys-soil-1102936097.html
November 2, 2022, 6:35 AM
When submitting its NATO application earlier this year, the Swedish government made a specific promise to keep the alliance's nuclear weapons and permanent bases outside the country’s borders. The Moderate Party, then in opposition, supported the move but appears to have backtracked since entering government.
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UK 'War Games' Emergency Plans to Tackle Blackouts Amid Energy Crunch
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/uk-war-games-emergency-plans-to-tackle-blackouts-amid-energy-crunch-1102934048.html
November 2, 2022, 5:24 AM
Britain, along with the rest of Europe, is facing a massive energy crisis. Consequently, its National Grid has been preparing for various scenarios which might occur this winter, including a worsening of gas supplies which would pose a headache for the generation of electricity, over 40 percent of which comes from gas-fired power stations.
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Danish Government In Doubt After Election Ends in Slim Lead for Ruling Left-Wing Bloc
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/danish-election-ends-in-slim-lead-for-ruling-left-wing-bloc-doubt-over-future-government-1102934993.html
November 2, 2022, 4:55 AM
The election, held over the disastrous Minkgate scandal that tarnished Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s otherwise successful image, resulted in a change in Danish political landscape, with two new parties entering parliament and possibly disrupting the traditional two-bloc system.
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Terrorists Carry Out Two Attacks on Syria's Idlib Zone in Past Day - Reconciliation Center
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/terrorists-carry-out-two-attacks-on-syrias-idlib-zone-in-past-day---reconciliation-center-1102934131.html
November 2, 2022, 4:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Jabhat al-Nusra* has shelled Syria's Idlib de-escalation zone twice over the past 24 hours, Maj. Gen. Oleg Yegorov, deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said at a briefing.
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Alleged Warning of 'Imminent' Iranian Attack Has Saudi Arabia and US on High Alert
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/warning-of-imminent-iranian-attack-has-saudi-arabia-and-the-united-states-on-high-alert--1102933891.html
November 2, 2022, 3:59 AM
Saudi Arabia and Iran cut ties in 2016 following Riyadh's execution of a prominent Shia cleric and subsequent attack on the country's embassy in Tehran by an angry crowd. Riyadh accused both the cleric and Tehran of meddling in its domestic affairs. Iran denied all the meddling accusations.
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'We Are Close to a Big Victory,' Says Netanyahu After Israel Vote
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/urgent---were-close-to-big-victory-says-netanyahu-after-israel-vote-1102933349.html
November 2, 2022, 1:50 AM
On Wednesday Israel's former prime minister --- who served for 12 years straight until last year --- appeared positioned to reclaim power. Netanyahu, 73, is the Leader of the Opposition and Chairperson of Likud - National Liberal Movement, Israel's center-right to right-wing political party. He is also currently on trial for corruption charges.
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South Korean Military Detects DPRK Ballistic Missile Test Fired Toward Sea of Japan
https://sputniknews.com/20221102/south-korean-military-detects-dprk-ballistic-missile-test-fired-toward-sea-of-japan-1102933157.html
November 2, 2022, 12:10 AM
On Wednesday an "unidentified ballistic missile" was fired by North Korea toward the Sea of Japan, South Korea's military said. The test comes after North Korea's warnings that they would retaliate following large-scale joint air drills in which more than 240 American and South Korean aircrafts took part in an air exercise called "Vigilant Storm".
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UNSC to Vote Wednesday on Russian Proposal to Probe Ukraine Bio Lab Activities - Source
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/unsc-to-vote-wednesday-on-russian-proposal-to-probe-ukraine-bio-lab-activities---source-1102933051.html
November 1, 2022, 11:42 PM
UNITED NATIONS, November 2 (Sputnik) - The UN Security Council will vote on Wednesday on a proposal by Russia to launch an investigation into the activities of biological laboratories in Ukraine, a diplomatic source told Sputnik.
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Montenegrin Former Heavyweight Boxer Gogic Charged by US DOJ with Trafficking 22 Tons of Cocaine
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/montenegrin-former-heavyweight-boxer-gogic-charged-by-us-doj-with-trafficking-22-tons-of-cocaine-1102932111.html
November 1, 2022, 9:54 PM
Goran Gogic, 43, was a boxer from 2001 to 2012 and fought primarily in Germany. The heavyweight ended his career with a record of 21 wins, four losses and two draws. In 2019, Gogic allegedly oversaw the trafficking of over $1 billion worth of cocaine through a United States port. On Sunday he was arrested at Miami International Airport.
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Paul Pelosi Hammer Attack Suspect Held Without Bail, Hearing Set for Friday - Attorney
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/paul-pelosi-hammer-attack-suspect-held-without-bail-hearing-set-for-friday---attorney-1102932268.html
November 1, 2022, 9:46 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) --David DePape, the suspect in the attack on Paul Pelosi, was arraigned on Tuesday afternoon in San Francisco, where he pleaded "not guilty" to charges of attempted murder, among others.
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Brazil's Bolsonaro Refrains From Either Recognizing Lula's Election Victory or Rejecting Results
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/brazils-bolsonaro-refrains-from-either-recognizing-lulas-election-victory-or-rejecting-results-1102931404.html
November 1, 2022, 8:07 PM
In his first public statement since the Brazilian presidential elections on Sunday, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro refused to either explicitly accept or reject the victory of his rival, former president Lula de Silva.
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China Pledges Cooperation With ‘Comrade and Brother’ Vietnam as Communist Party Chiefs Meet
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/china-pledges-cooperation-with-comrade-and-brother-vietnam-as-communist-party-chiefs-meet-1102930083.html
November 1, 2022, 7:19 PM
For decades, Hanoi and Beijing were in rival socialist camps, even fighting a war in the 1970s. However, after the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the introduction of some capitalist market mechanisms to both countries’ economies, they grew steadily closer, albeit not without unresolved differences.
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US Diesel Shortage is Result of Washington's Brazen Policies, Analyst Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/us-diesel-shortage-is-result-of-washingtons-brazen-policies-analyst-says-1102930304.html
November 1, 2022, 7:13 PM
Earlier this week, fuel supplier Mansfield Energy warned about an upcoming diesel fuel shortage in the southeastern region of the US. According to the company, consumers may feel pain at the pump, while some cities might run dry on diesel for a few days.
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Dems’ Bid to Blame GOP for Pelosi Attack Was Attempt to Distract Voters Ahead of Midterms: Prof
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/dems-bid-to-blame-gop-for-pelosi-attack-was-attempt-to-distract-voters-ahead-of-midterms-prof-1102930916.html
November 1, 2022, 7:11 PM
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband Paul was rushed to hospital on Friday after being struck in the head with a hammer during a break in and assault in the couple’s San Francisco home. The 82-year-old has since undergone surgery and is expected to make a full recovery.
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Beijing Ready to Deepen Security Cooperation With All SCO States
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/beijing-ready-to-deepen-security-cooperation-with-all-sco-states-1102930474.html
November 1, 2022, 6:56 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China is ready to deepen security cooperation with all Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) countries, Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang said on Tuesday.
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Elon Musk Confirms $8 Monthly Fee for Twitter Accounts to be Verified
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/elon-musk-confirms-8-monthly-fee-for-twitter-accounts-to-be-verified-1102930204.html
November 1, 2022, 6:46 PM
Twitter's new owner, Elon Musk, confirmed widespread rumors on Tuesday, announcing that Verified accounts will be charged $8 a month to retain their blue checkmark badges indicating their authenticity.
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What Are The Midterm Elections and Why Are They So Important This Time Around?
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/what-are-the-midterm-elections-and-why-are-they-so-important-this-time-around-1102927509.html
November 1, 2022, 5:53 PM
Americans are gearing up for the midterm elections, a series of federal, state and local contests often characterized by political pundits as an “exam” on the president’s performance halfway through his term. Midterms are always significant, but this year the vote could have earth-shattering implications. Sputnik explains why.
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Russians Sailing on Historical Boat Replica Say Alaskans Helped Them Keep Warm
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/russians-sailing-on-historical-boat-replica-say-alaskans-helped-them-keep-warm-1102929254.html
November 1, 2022, 5:43 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States and Russia may be experiencing tensions in their bilateral relations, but ordinary Americans and Russians are treating each other with respect, Russian sailor and voyager Sergey Sinelnik told Sputnik after his recent trip from Alaska to Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on the wooden boat Pilgrim.
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Why Capping Russian Gas Price Won't Stop EU’s Economic Slide
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/why-capping-russian-gas-price-wont-stop-eus-economic-slide-1102928545.html
November 1, 2022, 5:42 PM
Qatar has denounced the EU's proposal to set a price cap for natural gas as "hypocritical." The European Commission is seeking to take the measure as soon as this winter in an effort to curb gas prices driven by the energy embargo imposed by the US and its NATO allies on Russia.
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Why is Canada Experiencing an Immigration Boom? Immigrants Share Their Stories
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/why-is-canada-experiencing-an-immigration-boom-immigrants-share-their-stories-1102779303.html
November 1, 2022, 5:36 PM
The share of first-generation immigrants to Canada has set an all-time record, with figures put out by Statistics Canada last week showing that 23 percent of the nation’s residents are new Canadians or permanent residents. What’s causing the migrant influx, and what sorts of problems do they face in their newfound home? Sputnik explores.
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BJP Fiercely Attacks AAP as Conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar Admits to Bribing Jailed Minister
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/bjp-fiercely-attacks-aap-as-conman-sukesh-chandrasekhar-admits-to-bribing-jailed-minister-1102925426.html
November 1, 2022, 4:55 PM
Delhi’s Health Minister Satyendar Jain was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on May 30 in connection with a money laundering case filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation against him and his family in August 2017. He has been serving a prison sentence since then.
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UN Experts: ‘Stark Dehumanization of African Migrants at Perimeter of Europe’ Remains Unaccountable
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/un-experts-stark-dehumanization-of-african-migrants-at-perimeter-of-europe-remains-unaccountable-1102925220.html
November 1, 2022, 4:47 PM
Dozens of Africans trying to cross the border between Morocco and Europe died this summer. The UN claimed that Spanish and Moroccan law enforcement were guilty of excessive use of force.
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Lula to Face More Challenging Term Than Before, Has to Balance Between China, US
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/lula-to-face-more-challenging-term-than-before-has-to-balance-between-china-us-1102927109.html
November 1, 2022, 4:33 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik), Kirill Krasilnikov - Brazil's returning president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, will have to face more challenging circumstances than during his previous time in office, since he will have to balance relations with the United States and China as well as contend with more polarized domestic politics, experts told Sputnik.
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Will Netanyahu Make a Comeback and How Could It Pan Out for Israel & World?
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/will-netanyahu-make-a-comeback-and-how-could-it-pan-out-for-israel--world-1102926302.html
November 1, 2022, 4:30 PM
Israelis are heading to polling stations on November 1 for a fifth time in four years. A survey released shortly before the general election indicated that Likud leader Benjamin Netanyahu’s conservative bloc could get 60 seats out of 120. What are Bibi's odds of taking the reins again?
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West Urged to Stop Asking Africa to Sacrifice Progress to Fix Climate Crisis It 'Didn't Create'
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/west-urged-to-stop-asking-africa-to-sacrifice-progress-to-fix-climate-crisis-it-didnt-create-1102921475.html
November 1, 2022, 4:27 PM
Africa's economic development has faced challenges created by the legacy of Western colonialism and later neocolonialism, as well as internal problems, according to Sudanese-British billionaire Mo Ibrahim.
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Hancock's 15 Minutes: Ex-Minister Loses Tory Whip After Signing Up For 'I'm a Celebrity'
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/hancocks-15-minutes-ex-minister-loses-tory-whip-after-signing-up-for-im-a-celebrity-1102915162.html
November 1, 2022, 4:24 PM
The member for West Suffolk, who was forced to resign his ministerial job after his affair with a colleague was exposed, could find temptation in his jungle path on the show where Katie Price and Peter Andre sparked up a romance around the campfire.
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US Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks House Panel From Accessing Trump Tax Returns
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/us-supreme-court-temporarily-blocks-house-panel-from-accessing-trump-tax-returns-1102925314.html
November 1, 2022, 3:08 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts temporary blocked a House committee from accessing former President Donald Trump’s tax returns on Tuesday, according to a court order.
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Collins English Dictionary Names 'Permacrisis' UK's Word of the Year
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/collins-english-dictionary-names-permacrisis-uks-word-of-the-year-1102925098.html
November 1, 2022, 2:59 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Collins English Dictionary has named "permacrisis" as the UK's Word of the Year 2022 after picking among the likes of "partygate," "lawfare" and "quiet quitting."
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'Grim & Tone Deaf': Netizens Cringe as US Army Uses HIMARS to Launch Halloween Candy at Kids
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/grim--tone-deaf-netizens-cringe-as-us-army-uses-himars-to-launch-halloween-candy-at-kids-1102923351.html
November 1, 2022, 2:32 PM
Oklahoma US Army base Fort Sill, housing a Field Artillery School where soldiers train to use weapons like the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS), found a controversial way of celebrating Halloween this year.
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India's PM Modi Visits Bridge Tragedy Site, Meets Survivors at Hospital
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/indias-pm-modi-visits-bridge-tragedy-site-meets-survivors-at-hospital-1102920251.html
November 1, 2022, 2:09 PM
At least 140 people died after a British-era suspension bridge in India’s Gujarat collapsed into the Machchhu River on Sunday evening. According to media reports, the bridge had been closed for the past two years and reopened after reconstruction on Wednesday. So far, nine people have been arrested as part of the investigation into the incident.
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Meghan Markle Says UK Citizenship Exam Was 'So Hard' Even Prince Harry Had 'No Idea' About Answers
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/meghan-markle-says-uk-citizenship-exam-was-so-hard-even-prince-harry-had-no-idea-about-answers-1102921909.html
November 1, 2022, 2:01 PM
The Duchess of Sussex welcomed the wife of Canada's prime minister, Sophie Trudeau, in the latest episode of her Archetypes Spotify podcast, where the two conversed about parenting challenges, and dished on what it is like to be a partner to a famous husband.
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India to Raise Issue of 'Spillovers' of Anti-Russia Sanctions During G-20 Presidency
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/india-to-raise-issue-of-spillovers-of-anti-russia-sanctions-during-g-20-presidency-1102918636.html
November 1, 2022, 2:00 PM
Sanctions slapped on Moscow over its special operation in Ukraine have triggered fuel and food insecurities across the Global South, with countries like India and China – among the largest energy consumers – declining to follow suit. In contrast, both Delhi and Beijing have even ramped up oil imports from Russia to ensure national energy needs.
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Bollywood Star Salman Khan Gets Y Plus Security After Death Threats From Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi
https://sputniknews.com/20221101/bollywood-star-salman-khan-gets-y-plus-security-after-death-threats-from-gangster-lawrence-bishnoi-1102917569.html
November 1, 2022, 1:58 PM
The actor, who has been receiving death threats along with his family and lawyer, was previously provided with 12 armed police officers ensuring his safety under the 'X' security cover.
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