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Xi Jinping Says Scholz's Visit to China Will Strengthen Mutual Understanding, Trust
https://sputniknews.com/20221104/xi-jinping-says-scholzs-visit-to-china-will-strengthen-mutual-understanding-trust-1103777585.html
November 4, 2022, 5:41 AM
BEIJING4 (Sputnik) - China is confident that German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to Beijing will strengthen mutual understanding and trust between the countries and help deepen cooperation in various areas, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday.
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Russian Embassy Says Moscow Interested in Importing Clothing, Footwear From North Korea
https://sputniknews.com/20221104/russian-embassy-says-moscow-interested-in-importing-clothing-footwear-from-north-korea-1103776952.html
November 4, 2022, 5:19 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow is interested in importing clothing and footwear from North Korea, but the cooperation between the countries should take into account resolutions of the United Nations Security Council, the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang has told Sputnik.
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Strong Earthquake of 6.0 Magnitude Rocks El Salvador
https://sputniknews.com/20221104/strong-60-magnitude-earthquake-hits-el-salvador-1103776648.html
November 4, 2022, 4:47 AM
There is no official information yet on casualties or damage to infrastructure.
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Israel Carries Out Strikes on Hamas' Military Site in Gaza Strip
https://sputniknews.com/20221104/israel-carries-out-strikes-on-hamas-military-site-in-gaza-strip-1103776348.html
November 4, 2022, 4:31 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Fighter jets of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have carried out strikes on Hamas' underground military site in the Gaza Strip, used for the development and manufacturing of rockets, the IDF said on Friday.
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Trump Says He Will 'Very, Very, Very Probably' Participate in Next Presidential Race in US
https://sputniknews.com/20221104/trump-says-he-will-very-very-very-probably-participate-in-next-presidential-race-in-us-1103775914.html
November 4, 2022, 4:15 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he will "very, very, very probably" participate in the 2024 presidential race in the United States and will unveil his plans "very soon."
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UK Economy Was Likely Hours Away From Meltdown Over Truss' Decisions, Central Bank Chief Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221104/uk-economy-was-likely-hours-away-from-meltdown-over-truss-decisions-central-bank-chief-says-1103775816.html
November 4, 2022, 4:11 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Andrew Bailey, the governor of the Bank of England, said on Thursday that the UK economy was potentially hours away from a total meltdown due to decisions made by ex-UK Prime Minister Liz Truss.
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Jeff Bezos is Reportedly Looking to Purchase Washington Commanders, Alongside Jay-Z
https://sputniknews.com/20221104/jeff-bezos-is-reportedly-looking-to-purchase-washington-commanders-alongside-jay-z-1103775431.html
November 4, 2022, 2:39 AM
The football team would not be Bezos’ first purchase in Washington, DC. The second wealthiest man in the world already owns a mansion in the city, The Washington Post, (which is published in DC), Amazon offices, and rows of Whole Foods to feed Washingtonians.
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German Chancellor Scholz Arrives in Beijing
https://sputniknews.com/20221104/german-chancellor-scholz-arrives-in-beijing-afp-reporter-1103775339.html
November 4, 2022, 2:05 AM
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in Beijing on Friday, an AFP reporter traveling in his entourage said, for a visit in which he is seeking to bolster a vital economic relationship in the face of growing questions about his country's heavy reliance on the authoritarian state.
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Paul Pelosi Released From Hospital After Surgery for Hammer Attack Injuries
https://sputniknews.com/20221104/paul-pelosi-released-from-hospital-after-surgery-for-hammer-attack-injuries-1103776215.html
November 4, 2022, 12:29 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Paul Pelosi, husband of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was released from hospital after undergoing treatment for injuries sustained during an alleged hammer attack at his residence last week.
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NBA's Nets Suspend Kyrie Irving Following Anti-Semitic Behavior
https://sputniknews.com/20221104/nbas-nets-suspend-kyrie-irving-following-anti-semitic-behavior--1103775072.html
November 4, 2022, 12:15 AM
The Brooklyn Nets suspended Kyrie Irving for at least five games without pay on Thursday, saying they were "dismayed" by the NBA star's response after he was criticized for posting a link to anti-semitic material.
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Joe Rogan Admits ‘No Proof’ Behind Story He Told About Schools Putting Litter Boxes in Bathrooms
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/joe-rogan-admits-no-proof-behind-story-he-told-about-schools-putting-litter-boxes-in-bathrooms-1103774470.html
November 3, 2022, 11:43 PM
Numerous states and school districts have introduced rules in recent years barring transgender students from using the public bathrooms for their gender. It’s just one part of a wide-ranging conservative offensive aimed at delegitimizing the identities of transgender people in the US.
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Russian Embassy to Issue Complaint to US Over Prison Meeting With Vinnik - Ambassador Antonov
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/russian-embassy-to-issue-complaint-to-us-over-prison-meeting-with-vinnik---ambassador-antonov-1103774356.html
November 3, 2022, 11:07 PM
WASHINGTON, November 4 (Sputnik) - The Russian Embassy in the United States plans to issue a complaint to the US government over their failure to provide adequate conditions during the meeting with Russian citizen Alexander Vinnik in a prison in California, Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov told reporters.
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24 More Graves Excavated in 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/24-more-graves-excavated-in-1921-tulsa-race-massacre-1103773669.html
November 3, 2022, 10:48 PM
For 18 hours between May 31 and June 1, 1921, a white mob attacked the Black-majority neighborhood of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Greenwood was considered Tulsa’s “Black Wall Street” due to its thriving business district where 10,000 Black residents financially prospered and spurred resentment among white supremacists.
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G7 Nations, Australia Agree to Set Fixed Price on Russian Oil Upon Concluding Cap Deal: Report
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/g7-nations-australia-agree-to-set-fixed-price-on-russian-oil-upon-concluding-cap-deal---reports-1103773506.html
November 3, 2022, 9:59 PM
WASHINGTON, November 4 (Sputnik) - The member nations of the Group of Seven (G7) nations and Australia have agreed to set a fixed instead of a floating price for Russian oil upon concluding the price cap deal later in November, while the initial price has not yet been set, US media reported.
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By Vote of 185-2, UN Condemns US Embargo of Cuba for 30th Year in a Row
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/by-vote-of-185-2-un-condemns-us-embargo-of-cuba-for-30th-year-in-a-row-1103772872.html
November 3, 2022, 8:45 PM
The United Nations General Assembly voted on Thursday to condemn the US blockade of Cuba, which has been in place since shortly after a socialist revolution swept the US-backed government out of power in 1959.
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Will US Follow in Sweden’s Footsteps and Finally Admit It’s an ‘Actor’ in Ukraine?
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/will-us-follow-in-swedens-footsteps-and-finally-admit-its-an-actor-in-ukraine-1103694959.html
November 3, 2022, 7:44 PM
This week, Sweden’s top commander acknowledged that his nation is an “actor” in the Ukrainian security crisis, and said it was his job to prepare for “total defense” against an “armed attack” by, who else, Russia. Why have the Swedes been able to casually admit their involvement in Ukraine while the US and NATO haven’t? Sputnik explores.
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Egypt’s Alexandria Likely to be Reclaimed by the Sea by 2100, Scientists Warn
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/egypts-alexandria-likely-to-be-reclaimed-by-the-sea-by-2100-scientists-warn-1103699551.html
November 3, 2022, 7:30 PM
Egypt’s second-largest city and largest port was founded in Antiquity by Alexander the Great and was once the center of Mediterranean culture. However, thanks to climate change-induced sea level rise, the metropolis will likely be lost before the century is out.
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Why Biden's Speech Can't Avert Dems' Defeat, Polarizes Nation Further
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/why-bidens-speech-cant-avert-dems-defeat-polarizes-nation-further-1103731805.html
November 3, 2022, 7:23 PM
With less than a week left before the midterms, US President Joe Biden delivered a speech warning that the "democracy is at risk" and chastising Republicans as election deniers and MAGA extremists. Will this help to sway likely voters to the Democratic camp?
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Why Korean Peninsula Tensions Risk Spiraling Out of Control
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/why-korean-peninsula-tensions-risk-spiraling-out-of-control-1103700072.html
November 3, 2022, 7:08 PM
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol harshly criticized the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) multiple missile launches at the National Security Council (NSC) emergency meeting. The DPRK carried out a barrage of weapons tests amid US-South Korean joint military drills that had been scheduled to end on November 4.
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Karin Kneissl Opens Up to Sputnik on Death of Diplomacy, Energy Crisis, Grain Deal and Press Freedom
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/karin-kneissl-opens-up-to-sputnik-on-death-of-diplomacy-energy-crisis-grain-deal-and-press-freedom-1103725521.html
November 3, 2022, 6:52 PM
Dr. Karin Kneissl served as Austria’s foreign minister in the late 2010s. The diplomat was forced to leave her home country after facing harassment and death threats over her ties with Russia, and now resides in Lebanon. Mrs. Kneissl opened up to Sputnik’s Fault Lines on a range of issues, from the global energy crisis to Middle Eastern politics.
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Macron's Approval Rating Drops to 32%, Lowest Since Beginning of COVID-19, Poll Shows
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/macrons-approval-rating-drops-to-32-lowest-since-beginning-of-covid-19-poll-shows-1103716208.html
November 3, 2022, 6:26 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron's approval rating dropped to its lowest in November, a study conducted by Elabe showed on Thursday.
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"Am I going to Die?" Asked Youngest Victim of Manchester Arena Bombing
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/am-i-going-to-die-asked-youngest-victim-of-manchester-arena-bombing-1103688296.html
November 3, 2022, 5:47 PM
The Manchester police response to the Manchester Arena attack has been criticised for delaying other first responders from aiding the victims. Counter-terrorism agents were also blamed for allowing the bomber to travel back and forth to Libya where he was involved with extremist militants.
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EU's Economy May Collapse in Three Years After Banning Russian Gas, Prof Warns
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/eus-economy-may-collapse-in-three-years-after-banning-russian-gas-prof-warns-1103692641.html
November 3, 2022, 5:10 PM
The Dutch Title Transfer Facility (TTF), Europe’s main benchmark for natural gas prices, rose to above €135 ($132) per megawatt-hour on Thursday, the highest in three weeks. The rise was triggered by concerns about delayed US LNG supplies. The EU's dependence on US gas has increased after the bloc imposed an energy embargo on Russia.
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India Asks Canada to Declare Sikh Secessionists Terrorists
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/india-asks-canada-to-declare-sikh-secessionists-terrorists-1103690224.html
November 3, 2022, 4:56 PM
Last week, Canada's Ambassador to India Cameron MacKay extended support to “people of all faiths,” which appeared to include supporters of Khalistan as well. Khalistan elements are banned under Indian law.
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Israel's Lapid Calls Netanyahu to Congratulate Him on Election Victory
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/israels-lapid-calls-netanyahu-to-congratulate-him-on-election-victory-1103695380.html
November 3, 2022, 4:39 PM
Israelis went to the polls for the fifth time in four years on Tuesday, with the coalition government of Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid moving to dissolve parliament in June, with Lapid taking over as head of the caretaker government until the elections.
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Putin Holds Meeting With Members of Government
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/putin-holds-meeting-with-members-of-government-1103659818.html
November 3, 2022, 3:51 PM
The Russian president is expected to discuss a range of domestic issues with government officials, as well as the most pressing matters on the international agenda.
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China to Assist Tanzania in Developing Infrastructure and Maritime Trade
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/china-to-assist-tanzania-in-developing-infrastructure-and-maritime-trade-1103690515.html
November 3, 2022, 3:24 PM
China offers East African countries assistance in developing maritime trade, while Beijing and Dodoma are converting strong political ties into promising economic projects.
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Kilimanjaro Glaciers Will Be Lost by 2050, UNESCO Warns
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/kilimanjaro-glaciers-will-be-lost-by-2050-unesco-warns-1103677366.html
November 3, 2022, 3:19 PM
Human-induced global warming threatens the Earth's future in many ways, including by posing a danger to iconic natural sites. One third of World Heritage glaciers will reportedly melt within 30 years no matter how vigorous humanity's climate action is.
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NASA 'Psyched' to Confirm Mission to ‘Gold Mine Asteroid’
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/nasa-psyched-to-confirm-mission-to-gold-mine-asteroid--1103687630.html
November 3, 2022, 2:23 PM
NASA first proposed a mission to explore 16 Psyche, an asteroid composed of iron and nickel, back in 2014, with the value of these metals contained in the celestial body estimated at a staggering $10 quintillion.
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UK's Sunak Reportedly Planning to Extend, Increase Excess Profit Tax for Energy Companies
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/uks-sunak-reportedly-planning-to-extend-increase-excess-profit-tax-for-energy-companies--1103689268.html
November 3, 2022, 2:14 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt plan to extend the windfall taxes on oil and gas companies until 2028 and increase its rate from 25% to 30% to raise 40 billion pounds ($44.7 billion) for the budget, UK media reported on Thursday.
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When Did Ukraine Give Up Nuclear Weapons and Why Have Fears of Kiev’s Pursuit of Nukes Reemerged?
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/when-did-ukraine-give-up-nuclear-weapons-and-why-have-fears-of-kievs-pursuit-of-nukes-reemerged-1103684050.html
November 3, 2022, 2:11 PM
Last week, the Russian military warned that Moscow had intel on contacts between the Ukrainian president’s office and British officials on the acquisition of nuclear technology by Kiev. Sputnik explores Ukraine’s historical relationship with nuclear weapons, and the threat that would be posed if Kiev reconstituted a nuclear device today.
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‘Will Marry Zimbabwean Guy, If They Beat India in T20 Cricket World Cup,’ Says Pakistani Actress
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/will-marry-zimbabwean-guy-if-they-beat-india-in-t20-cricket-world-cup-says-pakistani-actress-1103685803.html
November 3, 2022, 2:02 PM
Team India managed to secure a victory against Bangladesh and is slated to enter the semifinals if it beats Zimbabwe in its upcoming match. On Thursday, Pakistan also defeated South Africa in a league-stage match, and now has a chance of entering the semifinals if they beat Bangladesh on Sunday.
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Probe Launched After Video Emerges of Dog Roaming Around Accident Victim at Indian Hospital
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/probe-launched-after-video-emerges-of-dog-roaming-around-accident-victim-at-indian-hospital-1103662720.html
November 3, 2022, 2:02 PM
Local authorities insist the man had been provided with a bed, but fell off it multiple times because he was in an inebriated condition, while doctors were not available at the time, being busy with other patients.
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Twitter Fuming After Bangladeshi Cricketer Accuses Virat Kohli of 'Fake Fielding'
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/twitter-fuming-after-bangladeshi-cricketer-accuses-virat-kohli-of-fake-fielding-1103674988.html
November 3, 2022, 1:58 PM
Indian cricket star Virat Kohli is known for his antics on the field. He has often been seen sledging, riling, and mocking opposition players, leading to massive controversies in the past. On Wednesday, he was involved in yet another row after a Bangladesh cricketer accused him of "faking" an act in the T20 World Cup in Adelaide.
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Guterres Urges Grain Deal Extension, Says 10Mln Tonnes Shipped in Just 3 Months
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/guterres-urges-grain-deal-extension-says-10mln-tonnes-shipped-in-just-3-months-1103687522.html
November 3, 2022, 1:53 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on all parties to the grain deal to focus on extending it after Russia resumed its participation in the agreement, while expressing satisfaction at the shipment of 10 million metric tonnes of grain through the Black Sea corridor in just three months.
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West Using Nuclear Weapons Provocation to Drum Up Anti-Russia Coalition - Security Council Head
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/west-using-nuclear-weapons-provocation-to-drum-up-anti-russia-coalition---security-council-head-1103610324.html
November 3, 2022, 1:51 PM
The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on November 2 reiterating Moscow's conviction that a nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought amid escalating tensions between Moscow and NATO over Ukraine, and with the Kremlin warning that Kiev may be preparing to use a “dirty bomb” to accuse Russia of using tactical nuclear weapons.
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Indian Woman Suffers 'Beauty Parlor Stroke Syndrome': What Is It About?
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/indian-woman-suffers-beauty-parlor-stroke-syndrome-what-is-it-about-----1103620388.html
November 3, 2022, 1:47 PM
We love beauty parlors for all sorts of reasons, including the fact that they provide us with an all too rare opportunity to pamper ourselves. But little do people realize that in some cases, these oases of beauty and peace can lead to serious health issues.
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BoE Makes Biggest Interest Rate Hike in Over 30 Years, Warns UK Facing 'Prolonged Recession'
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/boe-makes-biggest-interest-rate-hike-in-over-30-years-warns-uk-facing-prolonged-recession-1103684905.html
November 3, 2022, 1:45 PM
The Bank of England's eighth interest rate rise in succession was anticipated to be the largest since 1989, coming against the backdrop of skyrocketing inflation.
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Man Who Attacked Pelosi's Husband Was in US Illegally - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/man-who-attacked-pelosis-husband-was-in-us-illegally---reports-1103687041.html
November 3, 2022, 1:43 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Canadian citizen David DePape, who attacked the husband of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the couple's home in San Francisco, was in the United States illegally, a US media outlet reported on Thursday, citing the Department of Homeland Security.
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Australian Men Could Face Life in Jail for Sneaky Skin-on-Skin Sex Shenanigans
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/australian-men-could-face-life-in-jail-for-sneaky-skin-on-skin-sex-shenanigans-1103677292.html
November 3, 2022, 1:30 PM
Two other Australian states and territories have already passed their own laws against 'stealthing' — the act of covertly pulling off a condom during intercourse to enjoy the feeling of unprotected sex.
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'No Bindi, No Talk': Indian Activist in Hot Water After Refusing to Speak to Female Reporter
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/no-bindi-no-talk-indian-activist-in-hot-water-after-refusing-to-speak-to-female-reporter-1103597371.html
November 3, 2022, 1:26 PM
A “bindi” is a decorative dot sported by women in India in the middle of their foreheads. The practice of wearing a bindi is described in sacred Hindu texts and signifies the marital status of a woman, and is believed to ward off bad luck.
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Indian Army Receives Patent on New Digital-Pattern Uniform to Curb Security Loophole
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/indian-army-receives-patent-on-new-digital-pattern-uniform-to-curb-security-loophole-1103664100.html
November 3, 2022, 1:12 PM
The Indian military has been raising the issue of the rampant unauthorized sale and misuse of its combat uniform in recent years, asking the authorities to take action against violators to plug possible gaps in national security.
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Over Half of Americans Eager for Third Major Political Party in US, Poll Shows
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/over-half-of-americans-eager-for-third-major-political-party-in-us-poll-shows-1103677209.html
November 3, 2022, 1:00 PM
Over recent years, Americans have been displaying increased support for the notion of a “third party” besides the Republicans and Democrats as compared to when Gallup first asked the question in its survey dated 2003. At that time, most Americans did not think it was necessary.
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North Korea Says Decision of S. Korea & US to Extend Drills Very Dangerous Choice
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/north-korea-says-decision-of-s-korea--us-to-extend-drills-very-dangerous-choice--1103683425.html
November 3, 2022, 12:52 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Pyongyang called the decision of South Korea and the United States to extend the Vigilant Storm air force exercises a "very dangerous" choice and an "awful mistake," a North Korean state-run news agency reported on Thursday.
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Glencore Ordered to Pay £280Mln in African Oil Bribery Case
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/glencore-ordered-to-pay-280mln-in-african-oil-bribery-case-1103586058.html
November 3, 2022, 12:48 PM
In June, a British subsidiary of the mining giant Glencore pleaded guilty to bribery related to its African oil operations. The case has raised concerns about accountability of multinational companies for the harm they do to Africa.
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Africa a Better Investment Bet Than Europe, Says Development Bank President
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/africa-a-better-investment-bet-than-europe-says-development-bank-president-1103544192.html
November 3, 2022, 12:42 PM
As the 2022 Africa Investment Forum in Abidjan in the Ivory Coast, draws investors, sponsors and politicians from all over the world, Africa's leaders are hoping for a brighter future, and are calling for the bias against the continent's investment prospects to be brought to an end.
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Bank of England Forecasts UK GDP Decline at 0.5% in Q3, Says Economy in Recession
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/bank-of-england-forecasts-uk-gdp-decline-at-05-in-q3-says-economy-in-recession-1103682425.html
November 3, 2022, 12:39 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Bank of England forecasts the country's GDP to decline by 0.5% in the third quarter of 2022, with the UK econnomy expected to remain in recession throughout 2023, according to the latest monetary policy report released on Thursday.
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'Made in Russia' Stand to Feature at Vietnam Food Fair
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/made-in-russia-stand-to-feature-at-vietnam-food-fair-1103643110.html
November 3, 2022, 12:38 PM
Twenty Russian food producers will showcase their products at a 'Made in Russia' stand during the international food industry exhibition Vietnam Foodexpo 2022, which is taking place from 16 to 19 November in Ho Chi Minh City, the Russian Export Center (REC, part of the VEB.RF Group) said.
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Russian Foreign Ministry Summons UK Envoy Over London's Training of Ukrainian Military
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/russian-foreign-ministry-summons-uk-envoy-over-londons-training-of-ukrainian-military-1103680955.html
November 3, 2022, 12:21 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned on Thursday UK Ambassador in Moscow Deborah Bronnert to express a protest over London's active involvement in the training of Ukrainian military.
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Austrian Business Platform Demands Suspension of Sanctions Against Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/austrian-business-platform-demands-suspension-of-sanctions-against-russia-1103679986.html
November 3, 2022, 12:14 PM
VIENNA (Sputnik) - Leaders of Austrian umbrella business platform Einheit.at, which unites over 8,800 firms, sent on Thursday an open letter to the government demanding that it lift sanctions against Russia, accept its initiatives on peace talks with Ukraine and make efforts to let the Nord Stream gas pipelines start operating.
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Ex-Algerian Minister Blames Former Colonial Countries for Exploitative Handling of World
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/ex-algerian-minister-blames-former-colonial-countries-for-exploitative-handling-of-world-1103564739.html
November 3, 2022, 12:04 PM
Sputnik Africa's program 'Africa on the Move' today looks at the legacy of the Algerian Revolution against the French colonial system. On November 1 it marked its 68th anniversary. Algeria’s former minister of industry and a historian discusses Algeria's achievements and the issue of memory.
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Russia's Roscosmos Makes Orders for Space Stations Luna 26, Luna 27
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/russias-roscosmos-makes-orders-for-space-stations-luna-26-luna-27-1103678839.html
November 3, 2022, 11:55 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's space agency Roscosmos has placed an order with NPO Lavochkin, a Moscow-based aerospace company, for the design of two lunar stations – an orbital station Luna 26 and landing station Luna 27, according to the government procurement website.
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Moscow Has Info on UK's Transfer of Unmanned Underwater Drones to Kiev Ahead of Sevastopol Attack
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/moscow-has-info-on-uks-transfer-of-unmanned-underwater-drones-to-kiev-1103678364.html
November 3, 2022, 11:54 AM
The Foreign Ministry summoned Britain's ambassador to Russia on Thursday in connection with last week's Ukrainian attack targeting Russian military and civilian vessels in Sevastopol. The act of terrorism prompted Moscow to temporarily freeze its participation in the Black Sea grain export deal with Kiev.
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Imran Khan, Close Aides Wounded in Shooting at His Container During Long March
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/imran-khan-close-aides-wounded-in-shooting-at-his-container-during-long-march-1103679177.html
November 3, 2022, 11:48 AM
Imran Khan launched a long march on October 29, seeking the dissolution of the country's parliament and early elections, claiming that a foreign conspiracy was behind his ouster in April.
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China's Shenzhou-14 Spaceship Crew Enters New Laboratory Module of Tiangong Space Station
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/chinas-shenzhou-14-spaceship-crew-enters-new-laboratory-module-of-tiangong-space-station-1103677049.html
November 3, 2022, 11:33 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The crew of the Shenzhou-14 manned spacecraft entered on Thursday the Mengtian laboratory cabin module that recently docked with China's Tiangong orbital station, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said.
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China & Pakistan to Reboot Joint Economic Corridor Project
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/china--pakistan-to-reboot-joint-economic-corridor-project-1103469925.html
November 3, 2022, 11:23 AM
An official visit by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to China - his first to the country since taking charge in April - comes at a tumultuous time for Pakistan, both politically and economically.
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Brazil Under Lula da Silva to Retain Position to Reject Anti-Russian Sanctions
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/brazil-under-lula-da-silva-to-retain-position-to-reject-anti-russian-sanctions-1103663650.html
November 3, 2022, 11:05 AM
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Brazil under new President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will retain its principled position of rejecting unilateral anti-Russian sanctions, Russian Ambassador to the Latin American country Alexey Labetsky said.
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Resumption of Russia's Participation in Grain Deal Not Meaning Its Extension, Kremlin Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/resumption-of-russias-participation-in-grain-deal-not-meaning-its-extension-kremlin-says-1103654437.html
November 3, 2022, 10:49 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The resumption of Russia's participation in the grain deal does not mean it was extended, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday, noting that the deal did not expire yet.
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Lawmaker Concerned Biden Fails to Secure US Border But Sends Billions to Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/lawmaker-concerned-biden-fails-to-secure-us-border-but-sends-billions-to-ukraine-1103647133.html
November 3, 2022, 10:36 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Congressman Paul Gosar's spokesperson Anthony Foti told Sputnik that the congressman disapproves of the US government being unable to provide funding to better secure the US southern border during record-high illegal migration but willing to provide Ukraine with tens of billions of dollars in assistance.
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Bright Сostumes, Startling Make-up and Real Emotions: Mexico Celebrates Day of the Dead
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/bright-sostumes-startling-make-up-and-real-emotions-mexico-celebrates-day-of-the-dead-1103640363.html
November 3, 2022, 10:30 AM
Dia de Muertos, or the Day of the Dead is a family day and its main theme is to show love and respect for departed family members.
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Canada Orders Three Chinese Companies Out of Its Critical Minerals Deals Over ‘Security Concerns’
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/canada-orders-three-chinese-companies-out-of-its-critical-minerals-deals-over-security-concerns-1103534729.html
November 3, 2022, 9:38 AM
Earlier in the year, after similar moves by the US, Australia, New Zealand and the UK, Canada became the final member of the Five Eyes intelligence-sharing group to ban or restrict China’s telecom giant Huawei's access to the country's 5G networks, citing alleged espionage concerns.
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High-Stake Political Battle Kicks Off in India With State Assembly By-elections in Six States
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/high-stake-political-battle-kicks-off-in-india-with-state-assembly-by-elections-in-six-states-1103513189.html
November 3, 2022, 9:38 AM
The election is crucial for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) as it is at present ruling in three out of seven seats. Congress has two, and Maharashtra’s state party Shiv Sena and Bihar’s Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) have one each.
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Frappuccino or Blue Check Mark? Elon Musk's Meme on 'Hard Choice' Goes Viral
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/frappuccino-or-blue-check-mark-elon-musks-meme-on-hard-choice-goes-viral-1103507372.html
November 3, 2022, 9:10 AM
According to media reports, Twitter will roll out its subscription plans next week. The San Francisco-based company's plan to charge users a monthly $8 fee for its blue verification badges comes after the Tesla founder took over as chief executive once he sealed his $44Bln acquisition of the social network late last week.
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Russian Central Bank Was Proactive Getting Ahead of West's Sanctions: Ex-Lehman Executive
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/russian-central-bank-was-proactive-getting-ahead-of-wests-sanctions-ex-lehman-executive-1103595649.html
November 3, 2022, 9:05 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Russia's central bank was proactive in preparing its financial system for additional sanctions from the United States and its allies, former Lehman Brothers executive Lawrence McDonald told Sputnik.
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Ex-Lehman Brothers Executive Says De-Dollarization Possible Within Next 20 to 30 Years
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/ex-lehman-brothers-executive-says-de-dollarization-possible-within-next-20-to-30-years-1103593259.html
November 3, 2022, 9:00 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Global de-dollarization is possible within the next 20 to 30 years but the currency is enjoying its peak years at the moment, former Lehman Brothers executive Lawrence McDonald told Sputnik.
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Russia's FM Lavrov, Jordanian Counterpart Safadi Hold Briefing After Meeting in Amman
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/russias-fm-lavrov-jordanian-counterpart-safadi-hold-briefing-after-meeting-in-amman-1103576208.html
November 3, 2022, 8:50 AM
Sergei Lavrov has kicked off his Middle East tour from Jordan, as Russia's top diplomat arrived in Amman.
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Swedish Military Prepares for War, Wants Kamikaze Drones & Rocket Artillery
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/swedish-military-prepares-for-war-wants-kamikaze-drones--rocket-artillery-1103470651.html
November 3, 2022, 8:44 AM
In the wake of Sweden's NATO bid, Supreme Commander of the Swedish Army, General Micael Bydén, admitted that his country - which has supplied Kiev with arms in blatant neglect of its principle not to send weapons to warring nations - was an “actor” in the Ukrainian conflict and ventured that it must act accordingly, though he refused to elaborate.
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Japan Reportedly Considering Deployment of Hypersonic Missiles by 2030
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/japan-reportedly-considering-deployment-of-hypersonic-missiles-by-2030-1103550207.html
November 3, 2022, 7:42 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japan's Defense Ministry has started to consider deploying hypersonic missiles by 2030 amid current regional and global security threats, Japanese newspaper reported on Thursday.
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Monkeypox Might Spread Several Days Before Any Symptoms Emerge, Study Shows
https://sputniknews.com/20221103/monkeypox-may-spread-several-days-before-any-symptoms-emerge-study-shows-1103492861.html
November 3, 2022, 6:40 AM
The guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on monkeypox - a rare viral disease that occurs predominantly in Central and West Africa - states that people “can spread it to others from the time symptoms start until the rash has fully healed”.
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BoE Expected to Raise Interest Rates 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 the 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 percent in September, and rising interest rates indicated that the country was heading for recession until the mid-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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