Suspect in Paul Pelosi Attack Indicted for Assault, Attempted Kidnapping: US Justice Dept
https://sputniknews.com/20221110/suspect-in-paul-pelosi-attack-indicted-for-assault-attempted-kidnapping-us-justice-dept-1103964036.html
November 10, 2022, 6:26 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Canadian citizen David DePape, who attacked the husband of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi at the couple's home in San Francisco, was indicted on charges of assault and attempted kidnapping, the US Justice Department said in a press release.
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Lavrov to Head Russia's Delegation at G20 Summit in Indonesia: Russian Embassy
https://sputniknews.com/20221110/lavrov-to-head-russias-delegation-at-g20-summit-in-indonesia-russian-embassy-1103963763.html
November 10, 2022, 6:19 AM
BANGKOK (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will head the Russian delegation at the G20 summit, which will be held on the Indonesian island of Bali from November 15-16, spokesperson of the Russian Embassy in Indonesia Alexander Tumaikin told Sputnik on Thursday.
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WHO Says COVID-19 Mortality Dropped 90% Since February
https://sputniknews.com/20221110/who-says-covid-19-mortality-dropped-90-since-february-1103963473.html
November 10, 2022, 6:08 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Deaths caused by COVID-19 globally have decreased by almost 90% compared with February, although the rates of testing and vaccination remain low, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said.
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‘Can't Risk Losing in 2024’: Grassroots Group Starts ‘Don’t Run Joe’ Campaign
https://sputniknews.com/20221110/cant-risk-losing-in-2024-grassroots-group-starts-dont-run-joe-campaign-1103960012.html
November 10, 2022, 5:26 AM
President Joe Biden, who will be turning 80 on November 20, indicated on Wednesday after the midterm elections that it was his intention to seek reelection in 2024, saying that the final decision, depending on his health, would be announced “early next year.”
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Mexican Archaeologists Find Ancient Aztec Tunnel, But Have to Rebury It
https://sputniknews.com/20221110/mexican-archaeologists-find-ancient-aztec-tunnel-but-have-to-rebury-it-1103961269.html
November 10, 2022, 5:19 AM
Mexican researchers had to rebury a peculiar archaeological monument that was discovered on the outskirts of Mexico City.
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World Economy Would Surge if Ukraine Conflict Ended, Russia Sanctions Lifted: Ex-Lawmaker
https://sputniknews.com/20221110/republican-control-of-house-will-improve-prospects-for-peace-in-ukraine-ex-state-senator-1103961681.html
November 10, 2022, 5:18 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The world economy would surge if the Ukraine conflict ended and the sanctions imposed against Moscow were lifted, former Virginia State Senator Richard Black told Sputnik.
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Japan, US Start Military Drills Involving 36,000 People, 30 Ships, 370 Aircraft
https://sputniknews.com/20221110/japan-us-start-military-drills-involving-36000-people-30-ships-370-aircraft-1103961439.html
November 10, 2022, 5:04 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The Japan Self-Defense Forces and the US military launched a major joint Keen Sword exercise on Thursday to practice actions to defend remote islands of the Japanese archipelago.
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UK Issues General License Authorizing Financial Services for Supply of Russian Fertilizers
https://sputniknews.com/20221110/uk-issues-general-license-authorizing-financial-services-for-supply-of-russian-fertilizers-1103961128.html
November 10, 2022, 5:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The government of the United Kingdom on Wednesday issued a general license that authorized the provision of financial services to people connected with Russia for the delivery of specific Russian fertilizers to third countries.
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Putin Congratulates Russian Interior Ministry's Officers on Their Professional Holiday
https://sputniknews.com/20221110/putin-congratulates-russian-interior-ministrys-officers-on-their-professional-holiday-1103959844.html
November 10, 2022, 3:44 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Interior Ministry's officers act bravely, courageously, and decisively during Russia's special operations in Ukraine, thwarting provocations and acts of sabotage and maintaining public order in the Donetsk and Lugansk people's republics and the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions, said Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Biden: Musk’s Twitter Acquisition Worth Being 'Looked At' for National Security Risk
https://sputniknews.com/20221110/biden-musks-twitter-acquisition-worth-being-looked-at-for-national-security-risk-1103959138.html
November 10, 2022, 3:36 AM
Elon Musk offered to buy Twitter for $44 billion in April. After a protracted legal fight, which included Musk trying to back out of the deal, Musk became the owner of Twitter on October 26.
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China, El Salvador to Begin Free Trade Talks in Near Future - Ambassador
https://sputniknews.com/20221110/china-el-salvador-to-begin-free-trade-talks-in-near-future---ambassador-1103959594.html
November 10, 2022, 3:32 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - China and El Salvador will begin negotiating a bilateral free trade agreement in the near future against the backdrop of the significant growth in turnover, Chinese Ambassador to El Salvador Ou Jianhong said on Wednesday.
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Binance Says It Is Not Buying FTX Crypto Exchange
https://sputniknews.com/20221110/binance-says-it-is-not-buying-ftx-crypto-exchange-1103959273.html
November 10, 2022, 3:14 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in terms of trading volume, said on Wednesday that it has decided not to pursue the acquisition of the FTX crypto exchange.
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French Army Incapable of Participating in Large Military Operations - Defense Minister
https://sputniknews.com/20221110/french-army-incapable-of-participating-in-large-military-operations---defense-minister-1103959019.html
November 10, 2022, 2:53 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The modern French had not been formed with the requirement to take part in large-scale military operations and has long been underfunded, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Wednesday.
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US Midterm Count to Drag on 'For Quite Some Time' if Georgia Stays Undecided, Says Ex-Lawmaker
https://sputniknews.com/20221110/us-midterm-count-to-drag-on-for-quite-some-time-if-georgia-stays-undecided-says-ex-lawmaker-1103958704.html
November 10, 2022, 2:23 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Results in the US midterm elections may take quite some time to get finalized if the Senate race in Georgia continues to be undecided, former Virginia State Senator Richard Black told Sputnik.
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Biden: 'Good Day for America' as 'Red Wave' Failed to Materialize After US Midterm Election
https://sputniknews.com/20221110/biden-good-day-for-america-as-red-wave-failed-to-materialize-after-us-midterm-election-1103956305.html
November 10, 2022, 2:09 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The red wave pundits predicted would happen in the US midterm elections didn't happen, President Joe Biden underscored during a Wednesday address on the incoming results of the highly-anticipated midterm elections.
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Chilling New Photos Offer Up Never-Before-Seen Views of Nazi Kristallnacht
https://sputniknews.com/20221110/chilling-new-photos-offer-up-never-before-seen-views-of-nazi-kristallnacht-1103957952.html
November 10, 2022, 1:35 AM
The Nazi Kristallnacht took place on November 10, 1938. Mobs of Germans and Austrians looted and burned Jewish businesses, houses, and synagogues. Ninety-two Jews were killed and 30,000 were sent to concentration camps.
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Over 1,000 Foreign Mercenaries Fight on Kiev's Side in Zaporozhye City - Local Official
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/over-1000-foreign-mercenaries-fight-on-kievs-side-in-zaporozhye-city---local-official-1103955696.html
November 9, 2022, 11:27 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The number of foreign mercenaries fighting on Ukraine's side in the city of Zaporozhye has already exceeded 1,000 people, Vladimir Rogov, a member of the main council of the Zaporozhye regional administration, said on Wednesday.
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UK Will Soon Provide Ukraine With About 1,000 Additional Surface-to-Air Missiles - London
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/uk-will-soon-provide-ukraine-with-about-1000-additional-surface-to-air-missiles---london-1103955548.html
November 9, 2022, 11:12 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom will shortly provide Ukraine with some 1,000 additional surface-to-air missiles, the UK Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday.
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'It Is a Very Human Text': Archeologist Discover Oldest Sentence Written in Ancient Alphabet
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/it-is-a-very-human-text-archeologist-discover-oldest-sentence-written-in-ancient-alphabet-1103955335.html
November 9, 2022, 11:05 PM
The Canaanites spoke an ancient Semitic language, which is related to our modern forms of Hebrew, Arabic, and Aramaic. It is believed they created the first alphabetic language.
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US to Release Transcript of 2004 Bush, Cheney Interview With 9/11 Panel – Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/us-to-release-transcript-of-2004-bush-cheney-interview-with-911-panel--reports-1103955159.html
November 9, 2022, 10:43 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The Biden administration is planning to release later on Wednesday a transcript of a 2004 interview that former US President George W. Bush and former Vice President Dick Cheney gave to a bipartisan government commission investigating the 9/11 terrorist attacks, US media has reported.
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EU's Increased Coal Usage Causes Higher CO2 Emissions in Short Term - Climate Adviser
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/eus-increased-coal-usage-causes-higher-co2-emissions-in-short-term---climate-adviser-1103954205.html
November 9, 2022, 8:44 PM
SHARM EL SHEIKH (Sputnik) - CO2 emissions in the European Union will increase due to higher consumption of coal in connection with the phase-out of Russian gas, but in the long term, EU countries intend to make up for this by sharply reducing the use of fossil fuels, an expert told Sputnik on Wednesday.
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'Run Babe Run': Internet Furious Over Viral TikTok of Groom Smearing Wedding Cake in Bride’s Face
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/run-babe-run-internet-furious-over-viral-tiktok-of-groom-smearing-wedding-cake-in-brides-face-1103954019.html
November 9, 2022, 8:37 PM
An industry survey in February found that the average price paid last year for a bride’s wedding dress in the United States was $1,800, although in some regions it topped $2,000.
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Republican Leader McCarthy Reportedly Working to Quickly Secure Votes for House Speaker
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/republican-leader-mccarthy-reportedly-working-to-quickly-secure-votes-for-house-speaker-1103953670.html
November 9, 2022, 8:19 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is working to quickly secure enough votes in his party to become the speaker of the lower chamber in the next term of Congress, US media has reported.
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Scott Ritter Explains Why Russia's Kherson Withdrawal is a Pyrrhic Ukrainian Victory
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/scott-ritter-explains-why-russias-kherson-withdrawal-is-a-pyrrhic-ukrainian-victory-1103953027.html
November 9, 2022, 7:26 PM
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has ordered the withdrawal of Russian troops from parts of Kherson to form defensive positions on the left bank of the Dnepr River, after commander of all Russian forces in Ukraine Sergei Surovikin warned of Kiev's plans to launch a massive missile attack on a local dam and indiscriminate strikes on civilians.
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What Has Joe Biden Done in Ukraine, And What Could It Cost Him Politically?
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/what-has-joe-biden-done-in-ukraine-and-what-could-it-cost-him-politically-1103952449.html
November 9, 2022, 7:18 PM
Amid the raging Ukrainian security crisis, the Biden administration has made military and economic support to Kiev a top foreign policy priority, and promised to keep up assistance indefinitely. What has US aid cost the president and his party politically, and is it sustainable? The short answers are “potentially a lot”, and “no”.
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Macron Declares Operation Barkhane Over, Despite 3,000 French Troops Still in Sahel
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/macron-declares-operation-barkhane-over-despite-3000-french-troops-still-in-sahel-1103952259.html
November 9, 2022, 7:11 PM
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday that Operation Barkhane was officially over. The eight-year counterterrorism war has been fought across five nations in Africa’s Sahel.
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Dems Growing Weary & Disgruntled With Biden
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/dems-growing-weary--disgruntled-with-biden-1103952070.html
November 9, 2022, 7:05 PM
It seems that US President Joe Biden has lost much of his appeal to Democrats, with some of his party fellows openly criticizing the incumbent, many refusing to campaign with him, and a considerable faction asking him not to run again.
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3 Reasons Russia is Withdrawing From Part of Kherson
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/3-reasons-russia-is-withdrawing-from-part-of-kherson-1103951287.html
November 9, 2022, 6:09 PM
General Sergei Surovikin announced Wednesday that Russian forces are withdrawing from the right bank of the Dnepr River and forming defensive positions on its left bank. What motivated the Russian military’s decision? Sputnik provides a few possible reasons.
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UK's Royal College of Nursing Votes for First Ever Nationwide Strike
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/uks-royal-college-of-nursing-votes-for-first-ever-nationwide-strike-1103947649.html
November 9, 2022, 5:54 PM
Nurses are now set to join rail, postal and dockworkers among those who have walked out on strike as employers' pay offers fail to keep up with soaring inflation amid the energy crisis prompted by sanctions on Russia.
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Ugandan President Denounces Europe's Climate Process 'Hypocrisy'
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/ugandan-president-denounces-europes-climate-process-hypocrisy-1103944017.html
November 9, 2022, 5:39 PM
The effects climate change has on Africa and the continent's place in the global climate process are among central topics of the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27). The event is a good reason for African leaders to share their opinions on the issue.
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Russian Exporters Hold Over 150 B2B Meetings at CIIE 2022 in China
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/russian-exporters-hold-over-150-b2b-meetings-at-ciie-2022-in-china-1103949689.html
November 9, 2022, 5:22 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian exporters have already held more than 150 meetings with Chinese partners at the V China International Import Expo in Shanghai, the Russian Export Center (REC, part of the VEB.RF Group) reported.
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Why Trump is Winning in 2022 US Midterms
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/why-trump-is-winning-in-2022-us-midterms-1103948971.html
November 9, 2022, 5:21 PM
Hundreds of seats have already been called for Republican and Democratic candidates in the 2022 midterm elections, with a number of GOP hopefuls endorsed by former President Donald Trump coming out on top.
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China's Comac Receives Over 300 New Orders for Home-Grown C919 Airliner After Zhuhai Air Show Demo
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/chinas-comac-receives-over-300-new-orders-for-home-grown-c919-airliner-after-zhuhai-air-show-demo-1103948644.html
November 9, 2022, 5:03 PM
After stunning attendees at the Air Show China in Zhuhai on Tuesday, the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (Comac) has received hundreds of orders for its C919 airliner - China’s first large commercial passenger jet of indigenous design.
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How Taiwan's Outsized Clout in Semiconductor Manufacturing is 'Weaponized' by Biden Admin
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/how-taiwans-outsized-clout-in-semiconductor-manufacturing-is-weaponized-by-biden-admin-1103942071.html
November 9, 2022, 4:26 PM
Semiconductors, an essential component of electronic devices and, so to say, the ‘lifeblood’ of the global digital economy, have been pushed to the forefront of the current political discourse between Washington and other countries, with the Taiwan issue a glaring case in point.
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Equatorial Guinea Accuses Western Countries of Election Interference
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/equatorial-guinea-accuses-western-countries-of-election-interference-1103932447.html
November 9, 2022, 4:20 PM
The small hydrocarbon-rich state in Central Africa won its independence from Spain in 1968 and has had only two presidents since then.
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'I Dreamt to Be Professional Cricketer': Polio-Afflicted Scientist Shares His Ordeal
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/i-dreamt-to-be-professional-cricketer-polio-afflicted-scientist-shares-his-ordeal-1103938233.html
November 9, 2022, 4:20 PM
According to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), since 1988, cases of the polio virus have dropped by 99 percent worldwide, from more than 350,000 to just five cases in Afghanistan and Pakistan last year. Polio is a debilitating disease that changes a person's life, and despite efforts, it has not been completely eradicated.
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Video of Monkey Stuck In Speeding Bike’s Wheel Leaves Netizens Puzzled
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/video-of-monkey-stuck-in-speeding-bikes-wheel-leaves-netizens-puzzled-1103940807.html
November 9, 2022, 4:00 PM
Monkeys can be mischievous creatures capable of stealing food, belongings, or just freaking people out. Yet another example of such a creature can be seen in a new viral video.
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Russian MoD Announces Troop Withdrawal From Parts of Kherson Region to Left Bank of Dnepr River
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/commander-of-russian-forces-in-ukraine-delivers-report-to-defense-minister-on-special-op-1103943922.html
November 9, 2022, 3:00 PM
Following his appointment as commander of all Russian forces in Ukraine last month, General Sergei Surovikin stated that the situation in the zone of Russia’s special military operation is tense, as Ukrainian forces keep making attempts to attack Russian positions.
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US House Candidate: We Need to Cut Back on Distributing Money to Americans to Fix Inflation
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/us-house-candidate-we-need-to-cut-back-on-distributing-money-to-americans-to-fix-inflation-1103950847.html
November 9, 2022, 2:53 PM
As votes are still being counted after millions of Americans cast their ballot in the November 8 midterms, Sputnik has spoken with Jonathan Chavez, Republican Candidate for Georgia's 4th Congressional District to discuss the Republicans' chances in the elections and more.
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Meghan Markle Breaks Royal Impartiality Protocol by Voting in US Midterms
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/meghan-markle-breaks-royal-impartiality-protocol-by-voting-in-us-mid-terms-1103937010.html
November 9, 2022, 2:43 PM
Meghan Markle and her husband, British Prince Harry, have both been outspoken critics of the Republican Party and conservative causes such as freedom of speech. She has attacked former president Donald Trump and even reportedly mulled seeking the Democratic nomination to run for president in 2024.
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Who is Winning the Midterms?
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/who-is-winning-the-midterms-1103950585.html
November 9, 2022, 2:32 PM
All 435 seats in the US House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 seats in the Senate are up for election this year in addition to various statewide and local positions. Who is winning the 2022 midterms? Check out Sputnik's infographic to find out the projected results.
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Rich Nations Offer Some 'Loss and Damage' Aid, Shrug Off 'Liability' at COP27, Say Experts
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/rich-nations-offer-some-loss-and-damage-aid-shrug-off-liability-at-cop27-say-experts-1103939492.html
November 9, 2022, 2:00 PM
So far only six developed nations have offered some aid within the framework of the "loss and damage" agenda. Earlier, industrialized nations had vowed to provide up to $100Bln by 2020 to vulnerable countries suffering from climate change-related disasters, but fell short of delivering on their promise.
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'No Transition in Foreseeable Future': India Says Coal Will Dominate Its Energy Mix Beyond 2040
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/no-transition-in-foreseeable-future-india-says-coal-will-dominate-its-energy-mix-beyond-2040-1103941397.html
November 9, 2022, 1:35 PM
At present, India is the world’s second biggest producer and consumer of coal, with demand expected to top a billion tonnes in 2022-23. New Delhi says that coal has become all the more important for sustaining its economic growth in view of high prices of oil and natural gas.
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‘Disinformation & Denunciation’: French Ambassador to CAR Loses Privileged Status
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/disinformation--denunciation-french-ambassador-to-car-loses-privileged-status-1103940205.html
November 9, 2022, 1:32 PM
In a new sign of the deterioration of relations between Paris and Bangui, France's high representative to the Central African Republic has had his privileged diplomatic status revoked. The Central African Republic’s foreign minister accused him of having a "disrespectful attitude" and of engaging in "disinformation and denunciation."
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Lotus in G20 Logo Sparks Squabble Between BJP and Main Opposition Party
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/lotus-in-g20-logo-sparks-squabble-between-bjp-and-main-opposition-party--1103933480.html
November 9, 2022, 1:23 PM
India will take over the chair of the G20, a grouping of the world's 20 largest economies, from Indonesia on December 1, following the summit in Bali on November 15-16.
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'Guarantee of Scams': Indian PM Modi Takes Dig at Main Opposition Party Congress
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/guarantee-of-scams-indian-pm-modi-takes-dig-at-main-opposition-party-congress-1103927155.html
November 9, 2022, 1:16 PM
India's federally governing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress party are in a direct contest in the upcoming polls in Himachal Pradesh (HP). The elections in the northern state are scheduled for November 12, and the results will be out on December 8.
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5 Warning Signs You May Be a Party to the Ukrainian Conflict
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/5-warning-signs-you-may-be-a-party-to-the-ukrainian-conflict-1103938503.html
November 9, 2022, 1:15 PM
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg reiterated last month that the alliance “is not [a] party to the conflict” in Ukraine, echoing similar claims made by US and European leaders in recent months. But can one ever be sure about their involvement in a security crisis threatening to escalate into a global inferno? Here are a few warning signs.
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Western Intelligence Services Played Key Role in Staging Mass Riots in Iran: Moscow
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/western-intelligence-services-played-key-role-in-staging-mass-riots-in-iran-moscow-1103940419.html
November 9, 2022, 1:14 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Western intelligence services played a key role in organizing mass riots in Iran and spreading further disinformation about the situation in the country, Russian Security Council Secretary Nikolai Patrushev said on Wednesday.
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WATCH: Man Throws Eggs at UK King Charles, Screaming 'This Country Was Built on Blood of Slaves'
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/watch-man-throws-egg-at-uk-king-charles-screaming-this-country-was-built-on-blood-of-slaves-1103937623.html
November 9, 2022, 1:00 PM
The royal couple was attending the unveiling of a statue of Queen Elizabeth II, the first one since her death.
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Russia to Introduce Basic Military Education in Schools Next Year - Education Minister
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/russia-to-introduce-basic-military-education-in-schools-next-year---education-minister-1103939365.html
November 9, 2022, 12:54 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian schools will have military training 101 on schedule starting next academic year, Education Minister Sergey Kravtsov said on Wednesday.
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Joe Biden Extends US Investment Ban on Firms Washington Claims Aid China's Military
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/joe-biden-extends-us-investment-ban-on-firms-washington-claims-aid-chinas-military-1103936115.html
November 9, 2022, 12:45 PM
US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby confirmed earlier that work was underway for a possible meeting between President Joe Biden and China’s leader Xi Jinping. Such a meeting would be their first since the US Democrat took office, and come against the backdrop of rancor over everything from Taiwan to export controls on microchips.
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Who is India's 50th Chief Justice, D Y Chandrachud?
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/who-is-indias-50th-chief-justice-d-y-chandrachud-1103923554.html
November 9, 2022, 12:41 PM
On 11 October, India's 49th chief justice Uday Umesh Lalit named Justice Dhananjaya Yeshwant Chandrachud as his successor in a letter and the country's president approved the candidacy on 17 October.
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IMF Announces a $4.5 Bln Bailout Deal With Bangladesh Amid Dipping Forex Reserves
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/imf-announces-a-45-bln-bailout-deal-with-bangladesh-amid-dipping-forex-reserves-1103933235.html
November 9, 2022, 12:33 PM
Bangladesh’s Finance Minister Mustafa Kamal has said that funds under the IMF package will be disbursed in seven installments from February next year till December 2026. He further claimed that Bangladesh would pay 2.2 per cent interest rate on the IMF loan.
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Climate Crisis May Have Significant Impact on Africa's Heritage, National Economies
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/climate-crisis-may-have-significant-impact-on-africas-heritage-national-economies-1103927464.html
November 9, 2022, 12:24 PM
As the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) is taking place in Egypt, statements by African officials and international organizations have raised concerns over the impact of the climate crisis on regions most vulnerable to its effects.
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3,700-Year-Old Inscription on Comb Deciphered as Beard-Delousing Spell
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/3700-year-old-inscription-on-comb-deciphered-as-beard-delousing-spell-1103930436.html
November 9, 2022, 12:16 PM
The artefact, discovered in 2017 but only recently deciphered, carried the first complete sentence in the Bronze-age Canaanite language to be discovered at Tel Lachish, one of the largest archaeological sites in modern-day Israel.
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US Reportedly Prodded Ukraine’s Zelensky to Ditch Putin-Out-of-Power Condition For Russia Talks
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/us-reportedly-prodded-ukraines-zelensky-to-ditch-putin-out-of-power-condition-for-russia-talks-1103932017.html
November 9, 2022, 11:54 AM
Previously, US newspaper reports cited "Ukraine fatigue” increasingly becoming manifest in some countries, as they suggested that the administration of US President Joe Biden was privately encouraging Kiev to demonstrate readiness to negotiate with Moscow.
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Six Killed in Building Collapse After Earthquake Rocks Nepal, North India - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/six-killed-in-building-collapse-after-earthquake-rocks-nepal-north-india---video-1103921683.html
November 9, 2022, 11:48 AM
In the past 24 hours, three earthquakes have shaken far-west regions of Nepal. The first two quakes measured 5.7 magnitude and 4.1 magnitude respectively between 9pm and 10pm local time, the third was a massive 6.6 magnitude aftershock that caused several houses to collapse and resulted in the loss of life.
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Cabinet: France Increases Military Budget by Over 20%
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/cabinet-france-increases-military-budget-by-over-20-1103934485.html
November 9, 2022, 11:39 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The French government has increased the country's military budget by more than 20% and will continue modernizing the army, French government spokesman Olivier Veran said on Wednesday.
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Aruna Miller Becomes First Indian-American Lieutenant Governor of US State
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/aruna-miller-becomes-first-indian-american-lieutenant-governor-of-us-state-1103924954.html
November 9, 2022, 11:24 AM
Born in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, Aruna Miller migrated to the US along with her parents when she was seven. She attended public schools in Upstate New York and Ballwin. Later, she completed a bachelor of science in civil engineering at the Missouri University of Science and Technology.
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Taiwan Allocates $1.6Bln for Drone Production Amid Tensions With Beijing, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/taiwan-allocates-16bln-for-drone-production-amid-tensions-with-beijing-reports-say-1103932328.html
November 9, 2022, 10:33 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Taiwan has allocated $1.6 billion from public funds to build a domestic supply chain of drones within a year in case of confrontation with Beijing, British media reported on Wednesday, citing senior Taiwanese officials.
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Elon Musk Drops Out of $200Bln Club for First Time Since Last Year as Tesla Shares Waver
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/elon-musk-drops-out-of-200bln-club-for-first-time-since-last-year-as-tesla-shares-waver-1103920417.html
November 9, 2022, 10:25 AM
Since Elon Musk began his bid to buy Twitter in April, shares in Tesla have taken a major hit and dropped to a 52-week low this week. This will account for the multi-billionaire's fortune falling by more than $72Bln since hitting its peak in September 2021, as revealed by Forbes' real-time billionaires' tracker.
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India’s Energy Ties With Russia Don’t Run ‘Afoul’ of Western Sanctions, US Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/indias-energy-ties-with-russia-dont-run-afoul-of-westerns-sanctions-us-says-1103918986.html
November 9, 2022, 10:13 AM
India's foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar remarked during his visit to Moscow on Tuesday that New Delhi has had “a very substantial and time-tested relationship with Russia” and that both the countries have been looking at ways to expand the economic partnership in the last few years.
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Birds of a Feather: Which Celebs Have Quit Twitter After The Musk Takeover?
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/birds-of-a-feather-which-celebs-have-quit-twitter-after-musk-takover-1103925776.html
November 9, 2022, 10:08 AM
From charging users a monthly fee for verification on the app to setting up a content moderation council with "widely diverse viewpoints", the sweeping changes to Twitter brought in by new “Chief Twit”, Tesla chief executive Elon Musk, are not to everyone’s liking, with the takeover triggering an exodus of big names.
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Australia Orders Probe Into Ex-Military Allegedly Approached to Train Chinese Soldiers
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/australia-orders-probe-into-ex-military-allegedly-approached-to-train-chinese-soldiers-1103924766.html
November 9, 2022, 9:50 AM
Western media reported that Beijing has been seeking to attract pilots from the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the US to train the People’s Liberation Army, triggering national security concerns in these countries.
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Norway to Map Thousands of Nazi Defense Facilities in Massive Local History Project
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/norway-to-map-thousands-of-nazi-defense-facilities-in-massive-local-history-project-1103919968.html
November 9, 2022, 9:35 AM
The underlying idea of the huge task, described as “formidable” by one of the activists, is to preserve the history of the Second World War and teach it to future generations, as well as make the historic facilities more accessible to the public.
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Married Woman in India Arrested for 'Honey-Trapping' 79-Year-Old Man
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/married-woman-in-india-arrested-for-honey-trapping-79-year-old-man-1103925492.html
November 9, 2022, 9:31 AM
In the past, India has seen a rise in honey-trapping incidents where young beautiful women befriend men, take incriminating pictures and videos and blackmail them to share with their family members or friends if they don't pay the demanded money. Several honey trap gangs operating a racket across India have been busted recently.
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Belarusian Foreign Minister Starts Visit to India
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/belarusian-foreign-minister-starts-visit-to-india-1103927261.html
November 9, 2022, 8:50 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday that Minister Vladimir Makei has arrived in India for a three-day working visit.
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Protesters Hit Streets in Athens Over Cost of Living
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/protesters-hit-streets-in-athens-over-cost-of-living-1103919601.html
November 9, 2022, 8:41 AM
Trade unions have called for the 24-hour walk-out to protest against soaring energy costs, inflation and the rising cost of living.
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COP27: 'Albatross' of Western Sanctions Hinders Zimbabwe's Climate Efforts, Says Zimbabwe President
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/cop27-albatross-of-western-sanctions-hinders-zimbabwes-climate-efforts-says-zimbabwe-president-1103922489.html
November 9, 2022, 7:43 AM
The 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) was preceded by a discussion on the effects global warming is having on Africa. At the Sharm el-Sheikh Climate Implementation Summit, which is a part of COP27, African leaders share their visions of the continent's climate problems and its future.
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Don't Lick Sonoran Desert Toad, US National Park Service Warns
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/dont-lick-sonoran-desert-toad-us-national-park-service-warns-1103922114.html
November 9, 2022, 7:27 AM
Bufo alvarius, or the Sonoran Desert toad, reaches about 18 centimeters in length, lives in the south-western United States and produces a psychedelic chemical which the amphibian uses to protect itself from predators. However, it transpires that there is a particular breed of person whose interest in the toad is not exactly innocent.
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'Horrendous Carbon & Waste Footprint’: Amazon’s Rings of Power Criticized For State of Set
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/horrendous-carbon--waste-footprint-decried-on-nz-set-of-amazons-rings-of-power--1103922346.html
November 9, 2022, 7:22 AM
New Zealand’s mountain ranges and rivers provided a seemingly perfect setting for Amazon's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, filmed in 1999-2000. For its prequel, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, set before the events described in JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, the show returned to New Zealand.
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Japan's Trade Deficit With Russia Up 163% to $5.1Bln in April-September: Finance Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/japans-trade-deficit-with-russia-up-163-to-51bln-in-april-september-finance-ministry-1103923881.html
November 9, 2022, 7:09 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japan's trade deficit with Russia jumped 163% to 750.5 billion yen ($5.1 billion) in the first half of the 2022 fiscal yea, which started on April 1, compared with the same period last year, according to data released by the Japanese finance ministry on Wednesday.
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Swedish PM Visits Turkey in Charm Offensive Over NATO Membership
https://sputniknews.com/20221109/swedish-pm-visits-turkey-in-charm-offensive-over-nato-membership-1103918396.html
November 9, 2022, 7:04 AM
Sweden's and Finland’s NATO bids mark a formal end to decades of non-alignment and have been met with staunch resistance from Ankara. Today, both Sweden and Finland are in lively talks with Turkey to allay its concerns over their alleged support for Kurdish organizations Turkey considers to be terrorist, going to great lengths to keep it satisfied.
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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 over 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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