North Korea Reportedly Launches 'Unspecified Ballistic Missile'
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/north-korea-reportedly-launches-unspecified-ballistic-missile-1103922569.html
November 9, 2022, 6:43 AM
Since the start of 2022, North Korea has conducted 30 missile test launches. Pyongyang has said North Korea’s military-related activities come in response to provocations by South Korea and its allies.
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5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Occurs Off Coast of Italy, Seismologists Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/57-magnitude-earthquake-occurs-off-coast-of-italy-seismologists-say-1103922237.html
November 9, 2022, 6:35 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - An 5.7 magnitude earthquake occurred off the coast of Italy, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Center (EMSC) said on Wednesday.
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Biden ‘Armageddon' Warning Aims to Pit as Many States Against Russia as Possible: Ambassador Antonov
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/biden-armageddon-warning-aims-to-pit-as-many-states-against-russia-as-possible-ambassador-antonov-1103921088.html
November 9, 2022, 6:14 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden's warning of Armageddon is groundless and dangerous and aims at pitting as many countries against Russia as possible, Russian Ambassador in Washington Anatoly Antonov told Sputnik
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Franco-German Axis Has Never Been About Europe, Shielding Weaker Members: Researcher
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/franco-german-axis-has-never-been-about-europe-shielding-weaker-members-researcher-1103920145.html
November 9, 2022, 5:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Franco-German axis has never been about promoting European interests, focusing instead on strengthening the hand of the EU executive and forcing austerity on weaker member states, Thomas Fazi, an author and researcher, told Sputnik.
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Tucker Carlson Calls to Ditch Glitchy Electronic Voting Machines
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/tucker-carlson-calls-to-ditch-glitchy-electronic-voting-machines-1103918601.html
November 9, 2022, 5:24 AM
Technical glitches with voting machines in Arizona’s Maricopa County on Tuesday prompted Donald Trump to write on his Truth Social platform, “Here we go again?” After the 2020 presidential elections, Trump and his team had claimed electronic voting had been part of the process to “rig” the elections in favor of his Democratic rival, Joe Biden.
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Cavusoglu Says Does Not See Threats, Risks on Gas Hub Project Proposed by Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/cavusoglu-says-does-not-see-threats-risks-on-gas-hub-project-proposed-by-russia-1103918166.html
November 9, 2022, 4:42 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said he did not see threats or risks on the gas hub project proposed by Russia.
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Republican Greene Projected to Win US House Reelection in Georgia
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/republican-greene-projected-to-win-us-house-reelection-in-georgia---new-york-times-1103917385.html
November 9, 2022, 4:01 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Republican US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, an author of resolutions to impeach President Joe Biden, is projected to win reelection to the House of Representatives from Georgia's 14th congressional district, the US media reported.
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Lawyer: Good Samaritan Killed by US Police Officer After Helping Shooting Victim
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/lawyer-good-samaritan-killed-by-us-police-officer-after-helping-shooting-victim-1103917211.html
November 9, 2022, 3:56 AM
As of October 31, 886 people have been shot to death by on-duty police officers in the United States, according to the Washington Post.
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US Prolonging Ukraine Conflict to Profit From Arms, LNG Sales - Russian Ambassador Antonov
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/us-prolonging-ukraine-conflict-to-profit-from-arms-lng-sales---russian-ambassador-antonov-1103917020.html
November 9, 2022, 3:24 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is prolonging the conflict in Ukraine in order to profit from sales of military equipment and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, Russian Ambassador to the US Anatoly Antonov told Sputnik.
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Recovered North Korean Missile Identified as ‘SA-5’-Type Missile, South Korean Defense Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/recovered-north-korean-missile-identified-as-sa-5-type-missile-south-korean-defense-ministry--1103916786.html
November 9, 2022, 2:30 AM
North Korea has been firing missiles into the Yellow Sea and the Sea of Japan since September. Pyongyang has explained the tests are in response to “ceaseless and reckless” joint-military drills between the United States and South Korea.
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Prepping for ‘Oumuamua 2.0: Scientists Warn We Need to Be Ready for Next Interstellar Visitor
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/prepping-for-oumuamua-20-scientists-warn-we-need-to-be-ready-for-our-next-interstellar-visitor-1103916494.html
November 9, 2022, 1:18 AM
In 2017, a quarter-mile-long object that may have been ten times as long as it was wide, was identified as the first known and observed interstellar object to pass through our solar system. Dubbed ‘Oumuamua, the cigar-like object was shaped unlike anything previously observed in our solar system.
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Abortion Rights, Economy & Ukraine on Minds of Voters in Closely Watched Pennsylvania Vote
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/abortion-rights-economy--ukraine-on-minds-of-voters-in-closely-watched-pennsylvania-vote-1103915830.html
November 8, 2022, 11:46 PM
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Sputnik) - Abortion rights, the economy and Ukraine are among the issues on the minds of voters in Pennsylvania who are deciding one of the midterm election's most closely watched and fiercely contested US Senate races.
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Election Night in America: Omar Navarro Talks Latest Bid Against Longtime Democrat Maxine Waters
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/election-night-in-america-omar-navarro-talks-latest-bid-against-longtime-democrat-maxine-waters-1103914904.html
November 8, 2022, 11:17 PM
Ahead of the results of the highly-anticipated US midterm election, Omar Navarro, a Republican candidate for the seat of California's 43rd congressional district, chats with Sputnik about his bid against longtime Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters and voter sentiment surrounding the midterms, among other hot button topics.
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Majority of US Voters Disapprove of Biden, Unhappy About State of Nation - Exit Poll
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/majority-of-us-voters-disapprove-of-biden-unhappy-about-state-of-nation---exit-poll-1103914776.html
November 8, 2022, 11:13 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Over half of US voters disapprove of President Joe Biden’s performance and are unhappy about the state of the nation as they cast ballots in midterm elections across the country, according to a CNN exit poll.
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The Donnie Craze
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/the-donnie-craze-1103914501.html
November 8, 2022, 10:40 PM
On Monday, news leaked out that former US President Donald Trump was considering an announcement surrounding his potential 2024 White House bid at a rally for Republican Ohio Senatorial candidate J.D. Vance. Instead, the former president detailed an announcement would be aired on November 15.
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Outside Spending, ‘Dark Money’ Hit Record Levels in US 2022 Midterms
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/outside-spending-dark-money-hit-record-levels-in-us-2022-midterms-1103914059.html
November 8, 2022, 10:03 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Midterm federal elections in the US have attracted a record $2.1 billion in outside spending from corporations, megadonors, and dark money groups, backing candidates with unlimited funding independent of the campaigns, according to the Open Secrets watchdog group, citing official data.
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'Don't Think It Is Friendly': Macron Slams US’ Inflation Reduction Act, Says Rules Violate WTO Laws
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/dont-think-it-is-friendly-macron-slams-us-inflation-reduction-act-says-rules-violate-wto-laws-1103913713.html
November 8, 2022, 9:45 PM
The Inflation Reduction Act has been heavily criticized by European Leaders for being too protectionist.
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National Weather Service Issues Hurricane Warning for US Atlantic Coast as Nicole Strengthens
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/national-weather-service-issues-hurricane-warning-for-us-atlantic-coast-as-nicole-strengthens-1103913172.html
November 8, 2022, 9:40 PM
Parts of the southeastern United States are bracing for another hurricane, even as they continue to recover from the devastating blow of Hurricane Ian.
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UK Minister Gavin Williamson Resigns From Cabinet Post Amid Scandal Over 'Slit Your Throat' Messages
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/uk-minister-gavin-williamson-resigns-from-cabinet-post-amid-scandal-over-slit-your-throat-messages-1103912333.html
November 8, 2022, 8:34 PM
Gavin Williamson, the UK's Minister of State without Portfolio, announced his resignation on Tuesday evening after objections were raised to his appointment while he was still the subject of an ethics investigation.
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‘Jackbooted Thugs’: Missouri, Florida Deny DOJ Election Monitors Access to Polling Stations
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/jackbooted-thugs-missouri-florida-deny-doj-election-monitors-access-to-polling-stations-1103911846.html
November 8, 2022, 8:18 PM
Since the 1965 Voting Rights Act outlawed discriminatory election practices that had suppressed the Black vote for decades, federal election monitors have ensured compliance in districts across the country. However, the Supreme Court gutted much of the law in 2013, claiming it was no longer relevant.
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It's Not GOP or Putin's Fault: Dems Have Only Themselves to Blame If Defeated in Midterms - Journo
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/its-not-gop-or-putins-fault-dems-have-only-themselves-to-blame-if-defeated-in-midterms---journo-1103911240.html
November 8, 2022, 7:32 PM
While Democrats have long ago been projected to lose in the 2022 midterms, they are likely to pin the blame on the GOP and Moscow again for a potential defeat, US independent journalist Max Parry told Sputnik.
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'Impulsive' Solar Flare Causes Radio Blackout in South Pacific
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/impulsive-solar-flare-causes-radio-blackout-in-south-pacific-1103911061.html
November 8, 2022, 6:55 PM
The solar flare also released a coronal mass ejection, though the latter was not aimed at our planet.
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US Midterm Election Day Underway in Washington DC, as Voters Head to Ballot Box
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/us-midterm-election-day-underway-in-washington-dc-as-voters-head-to-ballot-box-1103910600.html
November 8, 2022, 6:32 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Election Day for the US midterm races kicked off on Tuesday, including in the nation’s capital of Washington, DC, where voters headed to local polling stations to engage in the democracy around which their city revolves.
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'Difficult' is Actually 'Code Word for B*tch', Meghan Markle Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/difficult-is-actually-code-word-for-btch-meghan-markle-says-1103910389.html
November 8, 2022, 6:24 PM
The Duchess of Sussex appears to have a history with the word "difficult" as she herself was branded by it in the past.
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UNDP's Africa Chief States 'Africa Holds Key to Climate Solutions' Amid COP27 Event
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/undps-africa-chief-states-africa-holds-key-to-climate-solutions-amid-cop27-event-1103887121.html
November 8, 2022, 6:06 PM
Africa contributed the least to climate change, being responsible for only up to 4% of global emissions, though was affected the most with the Sahel region experiencing now the longest drought in the past decades and West Africa suffering from devastating floods.
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Zimbabwe Supports Russia's Approach to Special Military Operation in Ukraine, MoD Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/zimbabwe-supports-russias-approach-to-special-military-operation-in-ukraine-mod-says-1103904896.html
November 8, 2022, 5:50 PM
Russia started a special military operation in Ukraine in February 2022 in a bid to protect civilians from the Donbass republics after calls for help from the territories, which later joined Russia as a result of referendums.
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Doing the Impossible: What Will Dem-Controlled Congress Mean for World & US?
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/doing-the-impossible-what-will-dem-controlled-congress-mean-for-world--us-1103907219.html
November 8, 2022, 5:37 PM
As the US midterms continue, the American press notes that the Republicans are favored to win the majority in the House, while the race for the Senate may end in several toss-ups between Democrats and the GOP. However, what if the Dems do the impossible and take both chambers?
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What if the GOP Takes It All? What Republican Congress Will Mean For World, America
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/what-if-the-gop-takes-it-all-what-republican-congress-will-mean-for-world-america-1103904532.html
November 8, 2022, 5:35 PM
On November 8, US voters are casting their ballots in the midterm elections that will determine which party controls the House and Senate for the next two years. How will US politics change if the GOP wins both chambers?
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US Senate Candidate: Most Americans Deeply Unhappy With Biden Admin & Hyperinflation Amid Midterms
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/us-senate-candidate-most-americans-deeply-unhappy-with-biden-admin--hyperinflation-amid-midterms-1103908620.html
November 8, 2022, 5:27 PM
Americans are heading to the polls on November 8 to cast their vote and determine who will control Congress, with the Democrats projected to lose both chambers. The Senate is likely to be decided by six tight races. 35 of the 100 seats in the US Senate and all 435 House seats are up for grabs this year, in addition to statewide and local positions.
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European States Routinely Using Spyware, EU Parliament Report Warns
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/european-states-routinely-using-spyware-eu-parliament-report-warns-1103905131.html
November 8, 2022, 5:21 PM
The latest spyware scandal has broken in Greece, where media claimed two individuals infected the mobile phones of Pasok party leader Nikos Androulakis and other opposition figures allegedly on behalf of the ruling party.
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Photos: New Hypersonic Missiles, China's First Indigenous Airliner on Display at Zhuhai Air Show
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/photos-new-hypersonic-missiles-chinas-first-indigenous-airliner-on-display-at-zhuhai-air-show-1103908984.html
November 8, 2022, 5:18 PM
China’s annual International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in the Pearl River Delta city of Zhuhai is often used to showcase the country’s rapidly advancing aerospace capabilities. Past debuts have included the FC-31 and J-20 stealth aircraft and the first-ever quantum radar, and the city welcomes elite acrobatics teams from around the globe.
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Norway's Princess Withdraws From Royal Duties Amid Questions About 'Shaman'
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/norways-princess-withdraws-from-royal-duties-amid-questions-about-shaman-1103907418.html
November 8, 2022, 4:24 PM
Though the princess will no longer act as patron to certain organizations, she will retain her royal title.
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One Killed, 4 Injured in Mi-2 Ambulance Helicopter Accident in Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/one-killed-4-injured-in-mi-2-ambulance-helicopter-accident-in-russia-1103907733.html
November 8, 2022, 4:21 PM
YAROSLAVL (Sputnik) - A patient died, two pilots and two paramedics were injured in Russia's Kostroma Region on Tuesday as a result of an emergency landing of a Mi-2 helicopter performing an ambulance flight, the regional administration said.
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Democrats Hope to Keep Voters Motivated by Stoking Fear as Trump Hints at 2024 Run, Scholar Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/democrats-hope-to-keep-voters-motivated-by-stoking-fear-as-trump-hints-at-2024-run-scholar-says-1103906784.html
November 8, 2022, 3:56 PM
Americans are casting their ballots in the midterm elections across the country, and polls suggest there may be a major red wave, with Republicans potentially taking over the House of Representatives. Such a shift will inevitably raise the question of a return of Donald Trump during the 2024 presidential race, despite his ongoing legal troubles.
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Ancient Tunnel Over 1,000 Meters Long Found at Likely Location of Cleopatra's Tomb
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/ancient-tunnel-over-1000-meters-long-found-at-likely-location-of-cleopatras-tomb-1103903130.html
November 8, 2022, 3:24 PM
The tunnel runs at a depth of about 13 meters and is partially flooded, which likely suggests the foundations of the temple above may be under water as well.
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Energy Crisis-Hit Europe 'Sucking Gas Away' From Developing Countries
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/energy-crisis-hit-europe-sucking-gas-away-from-developing-countries-1103902963.html
November 8, 2022, 3:15 PM
Brussels is desperately trying to contain fallout from the shortage of 150 million cubic meters of Russian gas per day as Europe remains in the grip of an energy gridlock, with prices for the blue fuel showing no sign of falling.
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Blood Moon: Rare Total Lunar Eclipse Can Be Observed Tonight
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/blood-moon-rare-total-lunar-eclipse-can-be-observed-tonight--1103904329.html
November 8, 2022, 2:47 PM
A "blood moon" event occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon align, causing the Moon to pass into the Earth's shadow. The full phase of the total eclipse could best be observed in Tokyo. In this phase, the Moon shows its deepest red color.
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'This Place Is a Mess': Whoopi Goldberg Quits Twitter After Musk Takeover
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/this-place-is-a-mess-whoopi-goldberg-quits-twitter-after-musk-takeover-1103889815.html
November 8, 2022, 2:13 PM
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who bought Twitter last month for $44 billion, has been introducing new policies, as he promised sweeping changes to the platform's moderation and to make it the most reliable source of information. The changes include charging $8 for a blue tick, banning unlabeled parody accounts, and much more.
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Expert: India's Involvement in Malabar Aimed at 'Non-Warfare' Challenges, Doesn't Target China
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/expert-indias-involvement-in-malabar-aimed-at-non-warfare-challenges-doesnt-target-china-1103892837.html
November 8, 2022, 2:12 PM
The 30th iteration of Exercise Malabar began off the coast of Yokosuka in Japan on Tuesday. Besides the Indian Navy, the 10-day naval drills are also witnessing the participation of the navies of Australia, Japan, and the US. Between 1992 and 2015, the Malabar drills were only bilateral in nature, involving the Indian and US navies.
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Twitter CEO Musk's Pro-GOP Tweet Balances Years-Long Bromance Between Big Tech and Dems
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/twitter-ceo-musks-pro-gop-tweet-balances-years-long-bromance-between-big-tech-and-dems--1103899507.html
November 8, 2022, 2:07 PM
Elon Musk, Twitter's new owner, urged "independent-minded" American voters to cast ballots for the GOP in the November midterms, triggering a storm of criticism over meddling with politics while maintaining a veneer of nonpartisanship. Is it the first time when a Big Tech CEO has "campaigned" for one of the US parties?
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Twitter Boss Elon Musk Confirms He Will Pay For Blue Tick on His Account
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/twitter-boss-elon-musk-confirms-he-will-pay-for-blue-tick-on-his-account-1103900116.html
November 8, 2022, 2:07 PM
Among the many drastic changes that new Twitter owner Elon Musk has made on the social network is his move to charge users for having a verified account. The service called Twitter Blue was rolled out on Saturday.
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African Countries Reportedly Slam EU for Failing to Preserve Hippos From Poaching
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/african-countries-reportedly-slam-eu-for-failing-to-preserve-hippos-from-poaching-1103886403.html
November 8, 2022, 2:01 PM
Hippo teeth, which are prized by hunters for their ivory, were among the most often seized mammal parts in 2020. The semi-aquatic mammals have had an overall population reduction of between 30% and 50% during the past ten years, despite having an estimated global population of 115,00-130,000.
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Russia, Africa Can Have Common Agenda in OPEC, Gas Exporting Countries Forum, Moscow Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/russia-africa-can-have-common-agenda-in-opec-gas-exporting-countries-forum-moscow-says-1103894081.html
November 8, 2022, 1:19 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia and Africa can have a common agenda in OPEC and within the framework of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, including on domestic consumption and reformatting the hydrocarbon market, the Russian Foreign Ministry's ambassador-at-large and head of the Russia-Africa partnership forum, Oleg Ozerov, said on Tuesday.
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Ukraine and the 'Molecules of Freedom': What's Behind Sunak's COP27 Climate Conversion?
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/ukraine-and-the-molecules-of-freedom-whats-behind-sunaks-cop27-climate-conversion-1103887073.html
November 8, 2022, 1:16 PM
The British prime minister's reluctant appearance at the UN climate summit in Egypt has left some asking what is behind his sudden interest in green issues.
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'Unaccounted Cash' Seized From 2 Congress Lawmakers in India’s Jharkhand
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/unaccounted-cash-seized-from-2-congress-lawmakers-in-indias-jharkhand-1103891533.html
November 8, 2022, 1:15 PM
The Income Tax department raided two Congress Party lawmakers from Jharkhand on November 4. The party’s state spokesperson Rajiv Ranjan alleged that the tax department's move was part of an operation to destabilize governments in non-BJP ruled states, while BJP politician Babulal Marandi rejected the accusation.
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How Many Nuclear Weapons Does Russia Have As of 2022?
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/how-many-nuclear-weapons-does-russia-have-as-of-2022--1103892282.html
November 8, 2022, 1:04 PM
Last month, the Russian Foreign Ministry responded to the West’s bellicose rhetoric related to weapons of mass destruction by emphasizing that Moscow does not threaten anyone with nuclear weapons. Here’s an insight into Russia’s current nuclear arsenal.
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India Will Keep Buying Russian Oil, FM Jaishankar Says Ahead of Yellen's Visit to New Delhi
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/india-will-keep-buying-russian-oil-fm-jaishankar-says-ahead-of-yellens-visit-to-new-delhi-1103891820.html
November 8, 2022, 1:02 PM
India, the world's third-largest oil consumer, purchased 22 percent of its total imports from Russia in October - this despite US attempts to convince New Delhi to join a proposed price cap on Russian energy supplies.
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Russian Cosmonaut to Fly to ISS on US Crew Dragon Spacecraft in February 2023
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/russian-cosmonaut-to-fly-to-iss-on-us-crew-dragon-spacecraft-in-february-2023-1103899102.html
November 8, 2022, 1:02 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian cosmonaut Andrei Fedyaev will travel to the International Space Station (ISS) next February on the US Crew Dragon spacecraft, Russia's space agency Roscosmos said on Tuesday.
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Three Indians Feature in Asian List of 20 Most Powerful Businesswomen
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/three-indians-feature-in-asian-list-of-20-most-powerful-businesswomen-1103890131.html
November 8, 2022, 12:24 PM
US media outlet Forbes released a list of Asia's 20 most powerful businesswomen on Tuesday. Among them are three Indians who have been included in the prestigious group based on their achievements, including demonstrating outstanding leadership qualities and spearheading their organization to unprecedented growth.
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Poll: Over 80% of Germans Condemn Eco-Activists' Acts of Vandalism and Public Disorder
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/poll-over-80-of-germans-condemn-eco-activists-acts-of-vandalism-and-public-disorder-1103893460.html
November 8, 2022, 12:20 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Over 80% of German citizens condemn the methods of climate activists from the Letzte Generation environmental community, which include gluing themselves to museum exhibits and blocking roads to draw attention to environmental problems, a Civey poll commissioned by the Augsburger Allgemeine newspaper found on Tuesday.
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You Snooze - You Lose? Scientists Say Sleeping Through Multiple Alarms May Be Bad Idea
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/you-snooze---you-lose-scientists-say-sleeping-through-multiple-alarms-may-be-bad-idea-1103891268.html
November 8, 2022, 12:09 PM
Some days it’s torture to crawl out of bed, so many are naturally tempted to press the "snooze button" and spend 10 more minutes between dreams and reality. While this may seem extremely alluring, there could actually be really bad consequences for your health, researchers suggest.
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Trudeau Jumps on 'China Meddling' Bandwagon
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/trudeau-jumps-on-china-meddling-bandwagon-1103888964.html
November 8, 2022, 12:04 PM
The Canadian prime minister appeared to echo the concerns voiced earlier by the US mainstream media, who claimed that China may be seeking to meddle in the midterm elections in the United States.
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China's New Loyal Wingman Drone to Greatly Change Air Combat, Designer Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/chinas-new-loyal-wingman-drone-to-greatly-change-air-combat-designer-says-1103888269.html
November 8, 2022, 10:52 AM
New UAV accompanies manned aircraft in missions, to greatly change air combat: designer
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Who is Sriram Krishnan, the Indian-American 'Helping Out' Elon Musk at Twitter?
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/who-is-sriram-krishnan-the-indian-american-helping-out-elon-musk-at-twitter--1103880689.html
November 8, 2022, 10:49 AM
On the night of October 28th, Elon Musk closed his $44 billion deal to buy the social media service Twitter and immediately fired four top Twitter executives, including Indian-BORN CEO Parag Agrawal. According to Musk, his goal is to make this social media platform a freer place for all types of commentary.
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Russia Welcomes Algeria's Intention to Join BRICS
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/russia-welcomes-algerias-intention-to-join-brics-1103888704.html
November 8, 2022, 10:36 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow welcomes Algeria's intention to join the BRICS, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said on Tuesday.
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Russian FM Lavrov and Indian FM Jaishankar Hold Press Conference After Talks in Moscow
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/russian-fm-lavrov-and-indian-fm-jaishankar-meet-for-talks-in-moscow-1103882849.html
November 8, 2022, 10:36 AM
Over the past months, the two nations have boosted their economic cooperation and engaged in several joint projects, amid a major increase in bilateral trade.
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BJP Hits Out at Congress as Indian Court Asks Twitter to Block Party’s Account
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/bjp-hits-out-at-congress-as-indian-court-asks-twitter-to-block-partys-account-1103881821.html
November 8, 2022, 10:24 AM
India’s main opposition party Congress started ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ (Unite India Campaign) on September 7 to mobilize the party cadre and general public. Congress Parliamentarian Rahul Gandhi is leading the campaign and set to cover about 3,570 kilometres across 12 states and two union territories.
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Diving Into an Abidjan Smokehouse: ‘Doing Nothing But Begging & Taking Drugs’
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/diving-into-an-abidjan-smokehouse-doing-nothing-but-begging--taking-drugs-1103885343.html
November 8, 2022, 10:17 AM
Drug abuse is a real scourge in Côte d'Ivoire, which ruins the lives of drug addicts and their families. In their attempt to eradicate this harmful phenomenon, the authorities have started to destroy smoking rooms, typical Ivorian places where the various drug users gather. However, this measure has produced the opposite effect.
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COP27: Barbados Slams West's Failure to Help Developing Nations Tackle Climate Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/cop27-barbados-slams-wests-failure-to-help-developing-nations-tackle-climate-crisis-1103883580.html
November 8, 2022, 10:06 AM
Late last week, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry called for African nations to be provided with additional funding to confront the negative effects of climate change, given that their populations are vulnerable to this problem despite having contributed little to create it.
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Sunak Backs Down on Election Promise to Review EU Laws Within 100 Days in Office, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/sunak-backs-down-on-election-promise-to-review-eu-laws-within-100-days-in-office-reports-say-1103886860.html
November 8, 2022, 9:58 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has slipped on summer election campaign promises to review or repeal all laws of the European Union from United Kingdom’s legislation within 100 days of his appointment after discovery of additional pieces of regulations, British media reported on Tuesday.
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Take Off! NASA Launches Uganda, Zimbabwe's First Satellites Into Orbit
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/take-off-nasa-launches-uganda-zimbabwes-first-satellites-into-orbit-1103880374.html
November 8, 2022, 9:50 AM
On Sunday, the launch was postponed a day, according to NASA, because of a fire alarm that went off at the mission operations control center in Dulles, Virginia. Initially, the mission planned for September was postponed to October, due to "bad weather," and then to November 6.
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At Least 85 Pigs Die, 115 Get Infected With African Swine Fever in India
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/85-pigs-die-115-get-infected-with-african-swine-fever-in-india-1103878501.html
November 8, 2022, 9:50 AM
A survey is due to be conducted to identify the infected pigs who will be culled. The animal owner will receive compensation for his loss.
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Australia Pledges to Funnel More Funds to Arm Solomon Islands
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/australia-pledges-to-funnel-more-funds-to-arm-solomon-islands-1103881129.html
November 8, 2022, 9:28 AM
Last week, Australia delivered 13 vehicles and 60 MK-18 semi-automatic rifles to the Royal Solomon Islands police force to bring a significant increase in the capability. The Pacific nation saw years of violence due to the rampant availability of guns across the islands between 1998 and 2003.
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COP27: India Says UN Early Warning Plan Key to Saving Lives
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/cop27-india-says-un-early-warning-plan-key-to-saving-lives-1103877023.html
November 8, 2022, 9:21 AM
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Monday launched the Executive Action Plan for the Early Warnings for All initiative, a $3.1 billion plan to install early warning systems globally between 2023 and 2027. The plan covers disaster risk knowledge, observations and forecasting, preparedness and response and the communication of early warnings.
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Total Lunar Eclipse Observed Over Tokyo
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/total-lunar-eclipse-observed-over-tokyo-1103880428.html
November 8, 2022, 9:03 AM
The eclipse occurs when the Moon comes into Earth's shadow, and is no longer illuminated by direct sunlight. At the same time, light dispersion makes the moon change its color during eclipses, turning all shades of amber, orange or even bright red.
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Days After Charging Verified Account Holders, Elon Musk Claims Twitter Usage at All-Time High
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/days-after-charging-verified-account-holders-elon-musk-claims-twitter-usage-at-all-time-high-1103880553.html
November 8, 2022, 8:53 AM
Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of Twitter has continued to make headlines, largely due to the organizational changes that he has brought to the social network. Moreover, the world's richest man, a self-proclaimed free speech absolutist, has riled critics who accuse him of turning Twitter into a hate-spitting platform.
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UK Royal Military Police Probe Air Corps Soldiers’ Racist Memes About Harry and Meghan
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/uk-royal-military-police-probe-air-corps-soldiers-racist-memes-about-harry-and-meghan-1103879797.html
November 8, 2022, 8:36 AM
The UK Defense Ministry stated that they are aware of the “offensive comments” by Army Air Corps servicemen, stressing that there is no place in the British Armed Forces “for any form of racist behavior”.
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African, World Leaders Make National Speeches at COP27 in Egypt
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/african-world-leaders-make-national-speeches-at-cop27-in-egypt-1103880239.html
November 8, 2022, 8:34 AM
The UN climate summit, COP27, began on Sunday in Egypt's Sharm El-Sheikh, bringing together delegates from some 198 different nations, who will discuss lowering greenhouse gas emissions, switching to renewable energy, and raising money for environmental protection measures.
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Change in Risks for Global Economy Signals 'Hard Case' Scenario, Russian Central Bank Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/change-in-risks-for-global-economy-signals-hard-case-scenario-russian-central-bank-says-1103881984.html
November 8, 2022, 8:28 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The balance of risks for the global economy have shifted in recent months toward a "hard case" scenario, the head of the Central Bank of Russia, Elvira Nabiullina, said on Tuesday.
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Russia's Transport Ministry to Discuss Ban on Dual Registration of Aircraft With Turkey
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/russias-transport-ministry-to-discuss-ban-on-dual-registration-of-aircraft-with-turkey-1103881672.html
November 8, 2022, 8:23 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Moscow considers the Turkish ban on flights of Russian jets with dual registration discriminatory and is going to discuss it with counterparts in Ankara in coming days, the Russian Transport Ministry told Sputnik on Tuesday.
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Climate Change in US Occurs at Faster Pace Than Earth Average
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/climate-change-in-us-occurs-at-faster-pace-than-earth-average-1103881415.html
November 8, 2022, 8:17 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Climate change in the United States is unfolding at a faster pace when compared to change dynamics in other parts of the planet, which means that natural disasters will occur more often in the region, the US media reported, citing a new federal report released on Monday.
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India's Prime Minister and President Greet the Nation as Gurpurab Festival Begins
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/indias-prime-minister-and-president-greet-the-nation-as-gurpurab-festival-begins-1103878589.html
November 8, 2022, 8:06 AM
Punjabis across the world, especially devout Sikhs, celebrate 'Gurpurab', the birthday of Sikhism's founder Guru Nanak Dev in 1469 in Nankana Sahib (now in Pakistan). The festival, also called 'Guru Nanak Jayanti', sees hundreds of thousands of ardent devotees visiting Gurdwaras (Sikh temples).
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'Drink Liquor, Smoke Weed': Indian Politician's Water Conservation Advice Riles Netizens
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/drink-liquor-smoke-weed-indian-politicians-water-conservation-advice-riles-netizens-1103876123.html
November 8, 2022, 7:13 AM
Indian lawmaker Janardan Mishra is known for making controversial statements and performing bizarre acts in public. Earlier this year, he was mocked for cleaning a toilet at an educational institution with his bare hands.
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Expert: US to See Major Shift After Elections as Trust in Congress, Media Declines
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/expert-us-to-see-major-shift-after-elections-as-trust-in-congress-media-declines-1103878822.html
November 8, 2022, 7:03 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States may face a major shift in political life after the upcoming midterm elections because the level of trust in Congress and media continues to decline, Washington-based Eurasia Center Executive Vice President Earl Rasmussen told Sputnik.
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Sullivan Says US Engaged in Talks With Russia to Reduce Risk, Warn Against Use of Nukes
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/sullivan-says-us-engaged-in-talks-with-russia-to-reduce-risk-warn-against-use-of-nukes-1103878368.html
November 8, 2022, 6:39 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said during a think-tank event that US officials recently had an opportunity to engage with the Russian government at senior levels to reduce risk and convey the consequences of the potential use of nuclear weapons in Ukraine.
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‘Punch in the Gut’: Sweden Suddenly Scraps Bonuses for ‘Climate-Smart’ Cars
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/punch-in-the-gut-sweden-suddenly-scraps-bonuses-for-climate-smart-cars-1103877333.html
November 8, 2022, 6:28 AM
Governments around the world have introduced incentives for electric vehicles in a bid to support the transition from petrol and diesel cars. Sweden’s departure from that go-to method has been decried by politicians and raised the eyebrows of trade organisations.
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Prominent UK Minister Accused of Making 'Slit Your Throat' Remark to Senior Civil Servant
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/prominent-uk-minister-accused-of-making-slit-your-throat-remark-to-senior-civil-servant-1103876709.html
November 8, 2022, 6:20 AM
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is under fire for bringing Gavin Williamson back into the government in the capacity of the cabinet officer minister despite the fact that the PM knew the former defense secretary was under investigation for allegedly bullying former chief whip Wendy Morton.
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Unique 3,000-Year-Old Bronze-Age Petroglyphs Found in Sweden
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/unique-3000-year-old-bronze-age-petroglyphs-found-in-sweden-1103875982.html
November 8, 2022, 5:28 AM
Despite being found in a landlocked area, the petroglyphs depict about 60 ships, which is an indicator of their age. Apparently, the carvings were part of the Bronze-Age shoreline, alongside which, in absence of roads, boats were the main type of transportation.
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North Korea Expresses Regret Over UN Chief's Condemnation of Its Missile Launches
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/north-korea-expresses-regret-over-un-chiefs-condemnation-of-its-missile-launches-1103876552.html
November 8, 2022, 5:14 AM
SEOUL (Sputnik) - North Korea's Foreign Ministry expressed deep regret over the fact that UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres condemned Pyongyang's missile launches and called on North Korea to stop them.
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US May Reportedly Deploy Aircraft Carrier in Sea of Japan in Event of N.Korea's Nuclear Test
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/us-may-reportedly-deploy-aircraft-carrier-in-sea-of-japan-in-event-of-nkoreas-nuclear-test-1103875619.html
November 8, 2022, 4:39 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The US government is drafting a resolution for the UN Security Council to increase sanctions pressure on North Korea, and is also considering deploying an aircraft carrier in the Sea of ​​Japan should North Korea conduct a nuclear test, the Japanese media reported, citing sources.
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Venezuela, Colombia Resume Flights After Two-Year Break
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/venezuela-colombia-resume-flights-after-two-year-break-1103875483.html
November 8, 2022, 4:16 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Venezuela and Colombia on Monday resumed mutual flights, Transport Minister Ramon Velasquez said.
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Creator of the First Modern Consumer Virtual Reality Headset Has Made One That Can Kill Users
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/creator-of-the-first-modern-consumer-virtual-reality-headset-has-made-one-that-can-kill-users-1103874920.html
November 8, 2022, 4:02 AM
Palmer Luckey is considered the father of modern virtual reality. He is also the creator of the Oculus Rift headset, which broke records on Kickstarter in 2012 and ushered in a new era for the virtual reality industry. Oculus was purchased by Meta* in 2014 for $2 billion.
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Trump Reveals He's Going to Make 'Big Announcement' on November 15 at Mar-a-Lago
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/trump-reveals-hes-going-to-make-big-announcement-on-november-15-at-mar-a-lago-1103874658.html
November 8, 2022, 3:35 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump said during a rally in the state of Ohio that he will make a "big announcement" on November 15 at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida.
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Tyson Foods' Top Executive Arrested After Entering Woman’s House, Sleeping in Her Bed
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/tyson-foods-top-executive-arrested-after-entering-womans-house-sleeping-in-her-bed-1103874302.html
November 8, 2022, 3:02 AM
Tyson Foods is the world’s second-largest processor of chicken, beef and pork. It was founded in 1935 by John W. Tyson. According to the company’s most recent filings, the Tyson family owns approximately 71% of the voting stake in Tyson Foods.
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Soros Tops List of Individual Political Donors for Year After Giving Democrats $128 Million - Data
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/soros-tops-list-of-individual-political-donors-for-year-after-giving-democrats-128-million---data-1103874177.html
November 8, 2022, 2:03 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Billionaire George Soros topped the list of individual political donors for 2021-2022, contributing more than $128.4 million to Democrats, according to data from nonpartisan election funding tracker OpenSecrets.
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Ex-US Congressman Ron Paul: Republicans Must Vow to Stop ‘Money Spigot’ to Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/ex-us-congressman-ron-paul-republicans-must-vow-to-stop-money-spigot-to-ukraine-1103873904.html
November 8, 2022, 1:48 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US congressman Ron Paul said in an op-ed that the Republican Party must promise to end the unrestricted flow of funding to Ukraine if its candidates win congressional majorities in the midterm elections.
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Video: Ted Cruz Gets Showered With Boos and Booze During Houston Astros’ Victory Parade
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/video-ted-cruz-gets-showered-with-boos-and-booze-during-houston-astros-victory-parade-1103873733.html
November 8, 2022, 1:27 AM
The Houston Astros defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in six games on Saturday, winning the franchise’s first World Series since its scandal-laden 2017 championship.
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Downward Spiral: Biden's Public Approval Rating Drops to 39% - Poll
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/downward-spiral-bidens-public-approval-rating-drops-to-39---poll-1103873612.html
November 8, 2022, 12:30 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - President Joe Biden's public approval rating fell to 39%, reinforcing views that the Democrats were in for a rough ride in Tuesday's midterm elections, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll revealed.
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Republicans Sue to Throw Out Thousands of Mail-In Ballots in Battleground States Ahead of Midterms
https://sputniknews.com/20221108/republicans-sue-to-throw-out-thousands-of-mail-in-ballots-in-battleground-states-ahead-of-midterms-1103872801.html
November 8, 2022, 12:15 AM
The 2020 election was rife with court challenges to mail ballots by Republican organizations and candidates. Now, Republicans are attempting a similar strategy in Tuesday’s midterm elections.
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Not a Good Sign! US Elections to Take Place Under ‘Blood Moon’ Eclipse for First Time
https://sputniknews.com/20221107/not-a-good-sign-us-elections-to-take-place-under-blood-moon-eclipse-for-first-time-1103872348.html
November 7, 2022, 11:39 PM
Ignorant of the astronomical forces at work, many human cultures developed myths about eclipses, including seeing them as bad luck or bad omens about events to come.
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White House on Risk of Repeat of January 6 Riot: No Credible Threats to US Midterm Election
https://sputniknews.com/20221107/white-house-on-risk-of-repeat-of-january-6-riot-no-credible-threats-to-us-midterm-election-1103872193.html
November 7, 2022, 11:08 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US law enforcement agencies have not identified any credible threats related to the midterm elections this week, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Monday.
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South Korea Says It Recovered Wreckage from DPRK Missile Test That Landed in Its Waters
https://sputniknews.com/20221107/south-korea-says-it-recovered-wreckage-from-dprk-missile-test-that-landed-in-its-waters-1103871949.html
November 7, 2022, 10:37 PM
While North Korea’s long-range ballistic missiles have been the target of UN sanctions, the bevy of shorter-range weapons it’s developed in recent years are not. They’re part of a new stock of weapons designed to evade South Korean and US air defense systems.
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Changing Guards? Democrats at Risk of Losing Grip on Congress After 'Eye-Opening' US Midterms
https://sputniknews.com/20221107/changing-guards-democrats-at-risk-of-losing-grip-on-congress-after-eye-opening-us-midterms--1103871159.html
November 7, 2022, 9:47 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US voters head to the polls to cast ballots in the midterm elections on Tuesday with control of Congress hanging in the balance, as Republicans hope to break Democrats' hold of both chambers, a possibility amid economic challenges like high inflation, despite jobless claims remaining at record lows.
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Georgia Community Evacuated After Massive Fire Erupts at Chemical Plant
https://sputniknews.com/20221107/georgia-community-evacuated-after-massive-fire-erupts-at-chemical-plant-1103870715.html
November 7, 2022, 9:10 PM
The plant is operated by German Company Symrise and produces ingredients for foods and cosmetics.
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Head of US Nuclear Forces Claims Ukraine ‘Just a Warmup’ for ‘Very Long’ Struggle With Russia, China
https://sputniknews.com/20221107/head-of-us-nuclear-forces-claims-ukraine-just-a-warmup-for-very-long-struggle-with-russia-china-1103870150.html
November 7, 2022, 8:18 PM
Since 2018, the US has seen its primary strategic focus as preparing for so-called “great power competition” with Russia and China. It claims the two nations are spearheading an effort to overturn the US-run global order established at the end of the Cold War.
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If Midterm Elections Held Fairly, GOP Likely to Win & Markets Will Go Up, Analyst Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221107/if-midterm-elections-held-fairly-gop-likely-to-win--markets-will-go-up-analyst-says-1103869213.html
November 7, 2022, 6:57 PM
On November 8, Americans will cast their ballots in the much-anticipated midterms, which will determine which party will call the shots in the lower and upper chambers of the US Congress amid growing political polarization inside the country.
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After Snubbing Biden, Saudi Arabia Reportedly Preparing to Welcome Xi Before Year's End
https://sputniknews.com/20221107/after-snubbing-biden-saudi-arabia-reportedly-preparing-to-welcome-xi-before-years-end-1103868774.html
November 7, 2022, 6:33 PM
The burgeoning Sino-Saudi relationship could get a little more shored up later this year as the Chinese leader is expected to travel to Riyadh for talks.
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Netanyahu's Win Means Israelis Aren't US Administration's Vassals, Author Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221107/netanyahus-win-means-israelis-arent-us-administrations-vassals-author-says-1103867988.html
November 7, 2022, 6:02 PM
Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition won 64 seats in the 120-seat parliament last week, paving the way for his political comeback. On November 6, Netanyahu urged his fellow lawmakers to unite in order to serve the people of Israel.
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Russia Dissatisfied With How OPCW Collects Information on Syria, Envoy to UN Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221107/russia-dissatisfied-with-how-opcw-collects-information-on-syria-envoy-to-un-says-1103868337.html
November 7, 2022, 5:53 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russia is not satisfied with the way the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has been collecting information on Syria - remotely and from the country’s opposition, Russian Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dmitry Polyanskiy said on Monday.
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Trump to Announce His Presidential Run at Rally in Ohio on Monday, Reports Claim
https://sputniknews.com/20221107/trump-to-announce-his-presidential-run-at-rally-in-ohio-on-monday-reports-claim-1103867740.html
November 7, 2022, 5:41 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump plans to announce his intention to run again for president during his rally in the state of Ohio later on Monday, American TV reported.
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