Russian FM Lavrov Holds Press Conference Following East Asia Summit in Cambodia
https://sputniknews.com/20221113/russian-fm-lavrov-holds-press-conference-following-east-asia-summit-in-cambodia-1104067460.html
November 13, 2022, 6:48 AM
Over the weekend, the Russian foreign minister held multiple meetings with officials from Asian nations, including a meeting with his Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi.
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Oil Row Over OPEC+ Move to Cut Production Shows Countries Want to ‘Push Back Against US Influence’
https://sputniknews.com/20221113/oil-row-over-opec-move-to-cut-production-shows-countries-want-to-push-back-against-us-influence-1104066424.html
November 13, 2022, 6:08 AM
In early October, the OPEC+ alliance agreed to reduce oil production by 2 million barrels per day from November, in a move that was made in response to uncertainty in global energy markets.
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Biden Accepts Resignation of US Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus
https://sputniknews.com/20221113/biden-accepts-resignation-of-us-border-protection-commissioner-chris-magnus-1104066270.html
November 13, 2022, 5:25 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus has officially resigned, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.
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Ukrainian Negotiator Says Talks With Russia Likely in 2023
https://sputniknews.com/20221113/ukrainian-negotiator-says-talks-with-russia-likely-in-2023-1104065807.html
November 13, 2022, 5:08 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine's chief negotiator at the talks with Russia Davyd Arakhamia believes the negotiations could start anew in the second half of 2023, Ukrainian media report.
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Bolivian Presidency Reports 4 Killed as Weeks of Anti-Government Chaos Turn Deadly
https://sputniknews.com/20221113/bolivian-presidency-reports-4-killed-as-weeks-of-anti-government-chaos-turn-deadly-1104065554.html
November 13, 2022, 4:42 AM
A local Bolivian journalist tells Sputnik News that the same forces which helped enact a US-backed coup d’etat against Bolivia’s first indigenous president in 2019 are back in the streets and paralyzing the country’s economy once again–this time, over the timing of a census.
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Natural Wonder: Pink Lakes
https://sputniknews.com/20221113/natural-wonder-pink-lakes--1104027327.html
November 13, 2022, 4:39 AM
There are some 49 so-called pink lakes around the world. The most popular of these are Lake Hiller, Laguna Hutt, and Koyash Lake. Almost all of the world's pink lakes are saltier than the ocean, and their unique color is the result of algae and bacteria that thrive in salt water.
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WFP Chartering First Ship to Transport Russian Fertilizer to Africa
https://sputniknews.com/20221113/wfp-chartering-first-ship-to-transport-russian-fertilizer-to-africa-1104065086.html
November 13, 2022, 4:25 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has chartered the first ship to transport fertilizers from Russia to African countries, WFP CEO David Beasley said.
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A Rational Approach to Beijing Can Improve Sino-Australia Trade Relations, Says Expert
https://sputniknews.com/20221113/a-rational-approach-to-beijing-can-improve-sino-australia-trade-relations-says-expert-1104047478.html
November 13, 2022, 4:15 AM
According to Australia's prime minister, Canberra hopes to stabilize relations with China, but if this is to happen, Beijing must lift "trade restrictions" on Australian exports.
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Musk Says Sign-Ups for Twitter Blue Likely to Resume Next Week
https://sputniknews.com/20221113/musk-says-sign-ups-for-twitter-blue-likely-to-resume-next-week-1104064786.html
November 13, 2022, 4:07 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk says Twitter's monthly subscription service is coming back and new sign-ups could be possible as soon as next week.
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Democrats Retain Control of the Senate in Tight Midterm Race
https://sputniknews.com/20221113/democrats-retain-control-of-the-senate-in-tight-midterm-race-1104064679.html
November 13, 2022, 3:06 AM
Democrats have managed to maintain control of the Senate, narrowly, following a tight midterm race. On Saturday Democratic Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada managed to win her campaign for reelection---which was challenged by Republican Adam Laxalt---securing 50 seats and therefore an effective majority, for the party.
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Co-Founder of The Clash, Guitarist Keith Levene Dies at Age 65
https://sputniknews.com/20221113/co-founder-of-the-clash-guitarist-keith-levene-dies-at-age-65-1104064454.html
November 13, 2022, 1:48 AM
Hammond, who confirmed the musician's death, said Levene was one of the most influential guitarists of all time. Levene founded the British punk band The Clash alongside Mick Jones in 1976 when he was just 18-years-old. He departed the band before they released their 1977 debut album, but most notably contributed to the song "What's My Name".
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Several Ukrainian Regions Issue Air Raid Warnings
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/several-ukrainian-regions-issue-air-raid-warnings-1104064149.html
November 12, 2022, 11:15 PM
Air raid warnings were in effect shortly after midnight in the Ukrainian regions of Odessa, Vinnytsia, Zhytomyr, Cherkasy, Kirovohrad, Chernihiv, Poltava, Dnipropetrovsk, Sumy, Kharkov, as well as the Ukraine-controlled part of Zaporozhye Region, the Kiev Region and the capital city itself.
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B-17 Bomber Collides With Another Plane During Air Show in Dallas - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/b-17-bomber-collides-with-another-plane-during-air-show-in-dallas---video-1104063991.html
November 12, 2022, 10:31 PM
The two historic planes collided and crashed during an airshow about 10 miles from Dallas' downtown area. Emergency crews raced to respond to the crash site, but fatalities and injuries remain unknown.
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Swedish Company PostNord Resumes Full Postal Service With Russia and Belarus
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/swedish-company-postnord-resumes-full-postal-service-with-russia-and-belarus-1104063701.html
November 12, 2022, 9:32 PM
In late March, the company stopped forwarding and accepting postal items to and from Russia and Belarus due to the sanctions imposed by the European Union on the two countries in response to Russia's special military operation in Ukraine.
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Former FTX CEO Bankman-Fried Loses Entire Fortune of $16 Billion and Files for Bankruptcy
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/former-ftx-ceo-bankman-fried-loses-entire-fortune-of-16-billion-and-files-for-bankruptcy-1104063420.html
November 12, 2022, 8:04 PM
Earlier in the week, FTX announced that it had commenced voluntary bankruptcy proceedings to begin the review and monetization of assets after its competitor, cryptocurrency platform Binance, backed out of plans to acquire it. The company also informed that Bankman-Fried had stepped down as CEO.
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US Forces Reportedly Loot 94 More Truckloads of Syrian Oil and Wheat
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/us-forces-reportedly-loot-94-more-truckloads-of-syrian-oil-and-wheat-1104063155.html
November 12, 2022, 7:06 PM
The US military and its Kurdish ‘Syrian Democratic Forces’ allies are sitting on top of 90 percent of Syria’s oil riches and some of the country’s most fertile agricultural lands, systematically starving Damascus of energy and food self-sufficiency. Syrian authorities have vowed to one day restore control over all the country’s territory.
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Putin, Raisi Discuss Enhancing Cooperation in Political, Economic Spheres
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/putin-raisi-discuss-enhancing-cooperation-in-political-economic-spheres-1104062895.html
November 12, 2022, 6:19 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Ebrahim Raisi, discussed various issues on the bilateral agenda, focusing on bolstering cooperation in political and economic spheres, including transport, during a phone conversation on Saturday, the Kremlin said.
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In Leaked Audio, Musk Tells Staff Twitter’s ‘Not for You’ If They Don’t Want to Work in the Office
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/in-leaked-audio-musk-tells-staff-twitters-not-for-you-if-they-dont-want-to-work-in-the-office-1104062434.html
November 12, 2022, 6:15 PM
The billionaire has taken heavy flak for his efforts to shake up the microblogging service after buying it two weeks ago, with Twitter firing 3,700 people around the world, including top executives responsible for ‘content moderation’ (i.e. censorship).
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Turkey's Erdogan to Raise Issue of Grain Supplies to Countries in Need at G20
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/turkeys-erdogan-to-raise-issue-of-grain-supplies-to-countries-in-need-at-g20-1104062251.html
November 12, 2022, 5:46 PM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - At the G20 summit in Indonesia, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will raise the issue of grain supplies to countries in need, Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Vahit Kirishchi said on Saturday.
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UK's Defense Spending to Shrink in Real Terms Due to High Inflation - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/uks-defense-spending-to-shrink-in-real-terms-due-to-high-inflation---reports-1104061961.html
November 12, 2022, 5:34 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The cabinet of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will not cut defense spending, but it will nevertheless slump in real terms as inflation bites, a British daily reported on Saturday, citing a leading UK think tank.
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Ex-CEO of Russia's Roscosmos Says Plans Mass Production of Drones for Troops in Donbass
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/ex-ceo-of-russias-roscosmos-says-plans-mass-production-of-drones-for-troops-in-donbass-1104063022.html
November 12, 2022, 5:29 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former Roscosmos CEO Dmitry Rogozin told Sputnik that his inspection group of military advisers in the zone of the Russian military operation in Ukraine had been working with military developers to create light attack drones for troops of the republics of Donetsk and Lugansk, incorporated into Russia in October.
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‘Held at Gunpoint’: Area 51 UFO Researcher Decries ‘Humiliating’ FBI Raid
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/held-at-gunpoint-area-51-ufo-researcher-decries-humiliating-fbi-raid--1104055393.html
November 12, 2022, 5:25 PM
Joerg Arnu, webmaster of Dreamland Resort, a website dedicated to the history of Area 51, claims to have been monitoring the mysterious facility located within the Nevada Test and Training Range for years amid numerous UFO conspiracy theories shrouding the place.
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As Planet’s Population Approaches 8 Billion, are WEF Neo-Malthusians’ Fears Justified?
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/as-planets-population-approaches-8-billion-are-wef-neo-malthusians-fears-justified-1104060943.html
November 12, 2022, 5:00 PM
Neo-Malthusians have spent decades warning that Earth’s carrying capacity is limited, and have called for drastic measures to control population growth, especially in the Global South. Russian researchers have dismissed these conclusions, pointing out that Western economies consume the lion’s share of the planet’s resources.
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Nigeria Invites Private Investors for Concession of Hydroelectric Power Plant to Pay Off Loan
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/nigeria-invites-private-investors-for-concession-of-hydroelectric-power-plant-to-pay-off-loan-1104060858.html
November 12, 2022, 4:58 PM
The Zungeru hydroelectric Power Plant, located in Nigeria's northwestern Niger State, is expected to meet roughly 10% of the country’s energy needs after completion. The project will provide energy generation, flood protection, and water for irrigation, according to authorities.
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At Least 18 People Die in Minibus Crash in Egypt's North - Photos
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/at-least-18-people-die-in-minibus-crash-in-egypts-north---photos--1104061099.html
November 12, 2022, 4:33 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - At least 18 people died and six more sustained injuries after a minibus crashed in the province of Dakahlia in Egypt's north, the country's ministry of social solidarity said on Saturday.
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Russia Blocks Passage Via Kerch Strait for Ships Loaded Abroad, Turkish Authorities Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/russia-blocks-passage-via-kerch-strait-for-ships-loaded-abroad-turkish-authorities-say-1104060649.html
November 12, 2022, 4:27 PM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Russian authorities closed the passage of cargo ships that are loaded in ports outside Russia through the Kerch Strait, the Turkish Directorate-General of Maritime Affairs said on Saturday.
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Somalia’s President Visits Troops Training in Eritrea, Holds Talks About Security Issues
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/somalias-president-visits-troops-training-in-eritrea-holds-talks-about-security-issues-1104044436.html
November 12, 2022, 4:14 PM
The Somalian president made his first official visit to Eritrea as the newly elected head of state in July this year. Among the topics discussed during the visit was the return of Somali soldiers who were sent to the neighboring country to receive specialized training. The same topic is reportedly one of the main reasons for the present visit.
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India, ASEAN Raise Ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in Uncertain Geopolitical Situation
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/india-asean-raise-ties-to-comprehensive-strategic-partnership-in-uncertain-geopolitical-situation-1104045816.html
November 12, 2022, 4:13 PM
The 19th ASEAN-India summit in the Cambodian capital was jointly presided over by India's Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, who is leading the Indian delegation and is joined by external affairs minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen. Cambodia is chairing ASEAN under a rotating presidency.
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Lavrov Holds Meeting With Thai Foreign Minister in Phnom Penh
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/lavrov-holds-meeting-with-thai-foreign-minister-in-phnom-penh-1104060164.html
November 12, 2022, 4:02 PM
PHNOM PENH (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a meeting with his Thai counterpart, Don Pramudwinai, on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit (EAS) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
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Germany Reportedly Seeks Kenyans for Nursing Jobs Due to Lack of Local Medical Staff
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/germany-reportedly-seeks-kenyans-for-nursing-jobs-due-to-lack-of-local-medical-staff-1104058493.html
November 12, 2022, 3:58 PM
With as much as 22% of German citizens being older than 65 years, the country is the world's ninth oldest, which significantly affects the German labour market. Thus, a need to attract specialists for some positions, even from other continent, arises.
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What Kind of Missiles Does North Korea Launch?
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/what-kind-of-missiles-does-north-korea-launch-1104048334.html
November 12, 2022, 3:45 PM
North Korea intensified launches of ballistic and other types of missiles in 2022, conducting more than 30 test launches since the start of the year.
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Supertanker Accused of Oil Theft to Return to Nigeria, Officials Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/supertanker-accused-of-oil-theft-to-return-to-nigeria-officials-say-1104053878.html
November 12, 2022, 3:45 PM
Despite revenues exceeding those of the previous year, 2022 has been a troubled year for the Nigerian petroleum industry. Crude oil theft has been named as the primary reason which led to the country losing its status as Africa's top exporter.
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44 of 49 US Military Aircraft Types Not Ready to Fly, Watchdog Warns
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/44-of-49-us-military-aircraft-types-not-ready-to-fly-watchdog-warns-1104058303.html
November 12, 2022, 3:23 PM
The findings come despite the pouring of over $800 billion of US taxpayer money into the military in 2021, and notwithstanding the Pentagon’s heavy reliance on the Air Force to do the heavy lifting in the majority of its operations across the globe, including the bombing of multiple countries.
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What's Behind Peace Signals From Washington Amid Russo-Ukrainian Conflict?
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/whats-behind-peace-signals-from-washington-amid-russo-ukrainian-conflict-1104059328.html
November 12, 2022, 3:13 PM
It appears that Washington has changed rhetoric about the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with the US chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff urging negotiations before winter sets in and national security advisers holding talks with Moscow behind the scenes.
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Analysis: Nigerian Oil Sector's Revenue Rises Year-On-Year Despite Complications
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/analysis-nigerian-oil-sectors-revenue-rises-year-on-year-despite-complications-1104050438.html
November 12, 2022, 2:31 PM
With some 225Mln inhabitants, Nigeria is Africa's most populous country. Economically, the vast and young population relies largely on the petroleum industry.
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Biden’s Top US Border Chief Reportedly Told to Quit After 'Deadliest' Year of Raging Migrant Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/bidens-top-us-border-chief-reportedly-told-to-quit-amid-deadliest-year-of-raging-migrant-crisis--1104055661.html
November 12, 2022, 2:14 PM
As the boundary between the US and Mexico witnessed a record influx of illegal asylum-seekers throughout the 2022 fiscal year, with harrowing statistics of deaths among those attempting the unauthorized crossings, Republicans took President Joe Biden to task for his failure to resolve the migrant crisis.
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Sustained Inflation Over 6 Percent 'Detrimental' to India’s Economic Growth, RBI Governor Warns
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/sustained-inflation-over-6-percent-detrimental-to-indias-economic-growth-rbi-governor-warns-1104052055.html
November 12, 2022, 2:13 PM
India’s retail inflation has remained above central bank's "upper tolerance limit" of 6 percent throughout the financial year 2022-23 because of high energy and food prices. According to the latest official statistics released last month, retail inflation increased to 7.4 percent in September from 7 percent in August.
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Up to 280,000 Tonnes of Russian Fertilizers Arrested in Europe, Deputy Foreign Minister Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/up-to-280000-tonnes-of-russian-fertilizers-arrested-in-europe-deputy-foreign-minister-says-1104055742.html
November 12, 2022, 1:30 PM
GENEVA (Sputnik) - As many as 280,000 tonnes of Russian mineral fertilizers remain arrested in European ports, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin said on Saturday.
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Africans Working in Sicily's Olive Fields Live in Grim Conditions, Report Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/africans-working-in-sicilys-olive-fields-live-in-grim-conditions-report-says-1104047663.html
November 12, 2022, 1:28 PM
In 2020, the UN published a report exposing the vulnerability of immigrants working in the "the sophisticated Italian food system", who were exploited and "left in limbo" with no documents. According to evidence, not much has changed.
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Gala Dinner at 40th & 41st ASEAN Summits
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/gala-dinner-at-40th--41st-asean-summits-1104040384.html
November 12, 2022, 1:19 PM
The 40th and 41st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits and related events are taking place in the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh from 10 to 13 November.
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Sweden’s Foreign Minister Tones Down General’s ‘No Red Lines on Spurning Nukes’ Rhetoric on NATO Bid
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/swedens-foreign-minister-tones-down-generals-no-red-lines-on-spurning-nukes-rhetoric-on-nato-bid-1104051354.html
November 12, 2022, 12:43 PM
Supreme Commander of Sweden's Armed Forces, General Micael Bydén, elicited a mixed response with earlier statements, admitting that he had advised his country’s government against setting any red lines initially when seeking NATO membership, such as not allowing the alliance’s bases or nuclear weapons on Swedish soil.
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It's All About Money: US Climate Policy is Driven by Corporate Interests, Scholars Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/its-all-about-money-us-climate-policy-is-driven-by-corporate-interests-scholars-say-1104054399.html
November 12, 2022, 12:42 PM
US President Joe Biden delivered a speech at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) on Friday. He highlighted that the US will do its part to avert a "climate hell." Will Washington walk the talk?
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French Army Is an 'Enemy' of Africans, Pan-Africanist Believes
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/french-army-is-an-enemy-of-africans-pan-africanist-believes-1104051928.html
November 12, 2022, 12:08 PM
Cameroonian pan-Africanist activist Nathalie Yamb believes that the French army is the enemy of Africa. Her remarks follow the announcement of the end of the Barkhane military operation in the Sahel made by Paris.
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UN Calls for Speeding Up Removal of Obstacles to Export of Russian Fertilizers
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/un-calls-for-speeding-up-removal-of-obstacles-to-export-of-russian-fertilizers-1104059146.html
November 12, 2022, 12:02 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United Nations is calling for speeding up the removal of obstacles to the export of fertilizers to countries most in need following the UN talks with Russia, the UN said on Friday.
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Loss Unlikely: Experts Estimate BJP's Chances in Gujarat State Assembly Polls
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/loss-unlikely-experts-estimate-bjps-chances-in-gujarat-state-assembly-polls-1104003454.html
November 12, 2022, 11:58 AM
The Bharatiya Janata Party has been in power in the state of Gujarat for the past 27 years. In the last assembly elections held in 2017, the party secured victory with 99 seats and Congress got 77 seats - its highest score in the state for 32 years.
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Housing Crisis, Stagnant Wages, Fractured Society: The Bleaker Side of Canada’s Immigration Boom
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/housing-crisis-stagnant-wages-fractured-society-the-bleaker-side-of-canadas-immigration-boom-1104050024.html
November 12, 2022, 11:32 AM
Statistics Canada census data released last month revealed that nearly one in four residents are new arrivals. Ottawa expects immigrants to comprise up to one third of the population by 2041. What are some of the pitfalls of Canada’s immigration experiment? And why is it taboo to even talk about it in public? Sputnik explores.
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Colombian Ambassador Says Sanctions Did Not Have Major Impact on Trade With Russia So Far
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/colombian-ambassador-says-sanctions-did-not-have-major-impact-on-trade-with-russia-so-far-1104051505.html
November 12, 2022, 11:27 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - It has become more difficult for Colombia to export products to Russia, but the trade flow between the countries has not yet changed much due to sanctions, Colombian Ambassador to Moscow Hector Arenas Neira told Sputnik.
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World Food Import Bill to Reach 'All-Time High' of $1.9 Trillion, FAO Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/world-food-import-bill-to-reach-all-time-high-of-19-trillion-fao-says-1104041764.html
November 12, 2022, 10:56 AM
In 2022, the world is facing a food and energy crisis. Together with the harsh consequences of ongoing global warming, this creates a situation where the Earth's poorest regions are the main victims of world supply problems.
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What Lurks Behind the Mysterious Sonar Blip Detected Near Wreck of the Titanic?
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/what-lurks-behind-the-mysterious-sonar-blip-detected-near-wreck-of-the-titanic-1104047244.html
November 12, 2022, 10:38 AM
British passenger liner RMS Titanic sank on April 15, 1912, after colliding with an iceberg, taking over 1,500 people to a watery grave at the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean. The shipwreck was found for the first time in 1985, at a depth of 12,415 feet (3,800 meters), around 690 kilometers south-southeast of the coast of Newfoundland.
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India Can Buy All Russian Oil It Wants Outside 'Price Cap' But Can't Use Western Services, US Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/india-can-buy-all-russian-oil-it-wants-outside-price-cap-but-cant-use-western-services-us-says-1104040813.html
November 12, 2022, 10:28 AM
India, the world’s third-largest consumer of oil, relies on imports to meet 85 percent of its requirements. Like most of the Global South, India has witnessed higher than average inflation this year because of high energy and food prices caused by western efforts to phase out Russian energy in the wake of the special military operation in Ukraine.
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East Timor's Accession: How ASEAN is Expanding Amid Global Shift to Multi-Polarity
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/east-timors-accession-how-asean-is-expanding-amid-global-shift-to-multi-polarity-1104049130.html
November 12, 2022, 10:11 AM
Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed in principle on November 11 to admit East Timor as the 11th member. Prior to obtaining a full membership, the half-island nation will be granted observer status and will be allowed to participate in the bloc's meetings.
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Erdogan Officially Appoints Turkish Ambassador to Israel: Decree
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/erdogan-officially-appoints-turkish-ambassador-to-israel-decree-1104048530.html
November 12, 2022, 9:42 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed a decree appointing Sakir Ozkan Torunlar as Turkish Ambassador to Israel after the restoration of diplomatic relations between the countries, according to a corresponding decree.
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Colombian, Russian Military in Close Contact on Helicopters Trade: Ambassador to Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/colombian-russian-military-in-close-contact-on-helicopters-trade-ambassador-to-russia-1104047042.html
November 12, 2022, 8:40 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The military of Russia and Colombia are in close contact regarding purchases and maintenance of equipment for Russian helicopters, though there are now some issues with logistics, Colombian Ambassador to Russia Hector Arenas Neira told Sputnik on Saturday.
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Why is EU Increasingly Struggling to Cobble Together Aid to Ukraine?
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/why-is-eu-increasingly-struggling-to-cobble-together-aid-to-ukraine-1104043933.html
November 12, 2022, 8:37 AM
Russian sanctions “fatigue” is something from which Washington’s European allies are suffering more and more these days, as what was drummed up to be “crippling” restrictions on Moscow - because of its special military operation in Ukraine - has boomeranged to give the EU nations a painful wallop in turn.
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Turkish Foreign Ministry Summons Swiss Charge d'Affaires in Ankara: Spokesman
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/turkish-foreign-ministry-summons-swiss-charge-daffaires-in-ankara-spokesman-1104044656.html
November 12, 2022, 7:08 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Swiss charge d'affaires ad interim in Ankara was summoned to the Turkish Foreign Ministry over a break-in of supporters of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), the organization designated terrorist by Turkey, into the World Health Organization (WHO) headquarters in Geneva, the ministry's spokesman, Tanju Bilgic, said.
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China Successfully Launches Tianzhou-5 Cargo Ship to Tiangong Space Station
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/china-successfully-launches-tianzhou-5-cargo-ship-to-tiangong-space-station-1104044309.html
November 12, 2022, 7:02 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China successfully launched Tianzhou-5 unmanned cargo spacecraft, which is expected to dock with Tiangong space station and conduct a resupply mission, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) said on Saturday.
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Destroying All Ukraine May Appeal to Biden and Zelensky, Not to Russia, Ex-DoD Analyst Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/destroying-all-ukraine-may-appeal-to-biden-and-zelensky-not-to-russia-ex-dod-analyst-says--1104040103.html
November 12, 2022, 6:53 AM
In an interview with Sputnik, retired Lt Col Karen Kwiatkowski, a former analyst for the US Department of Defense, gives her opinion on Russia's withdrawal from parts of Kherson, the pros and cons of Ukraine occupying part of Kherson and Russia's strategy during the special military operation.
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Media Elite Doing All They Can To Stop Twitter 'Elevating Citizen Journalism', Says Musk
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/media-elite-doing-all-they-can-to-stop-twitter-elevating-citizen-journalism-says-musk-1104039512.html
November 12, 2022, 6:40 AM
On Friday, Twitter owner and chief executive Elon Musk said a record number of active tweeters are using his social media platform.
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The Truth About Unidentified Ships Seen Near Nord Stream Pipelines Before Blasts
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/what-is-known-about-ships-spotted-near-nord-stream-pipelines-prior-to-blasts-1104038271.html
November 12, 2022, 5:52 AM
A rapid plunge in gas pressure and fuel leakage were detected along the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, built to carry a combined annual 110 billion cubic meters of Russian gas to Europe, on 26 September. A month-long probe by Russia's Ministry of Defense revealed that Britain’s Royal Navy took part in the planning and execution of the sabotage.
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GOP Candidate for Governor Lombardo Ends Democratic Dominance in Nevada, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/gop-candidate-for-governor-lombardo-ends-democratic-dominance-in-nevada-reports-say-1104039384.html
November 12, 2022, 4:49 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Republican candidate Joe Lombardo has unseated Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak, US media reports.
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Democrat Mark Kelly Wins Senate Race in Arizona, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/democrat-mark-kelly-wins-senate-race-in-arizona-reports-say-1104038865.html
November 12, 2022, 4:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Democratic Senator Mark Kelly has won re-election in Arizona, defeating Republican challenger Blake Masters, US media report.
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Video: Three 435-Foot Cooling Towers Safely Imploded in Tennessee
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/video-three-435-foot-cooling-towers-safely-imploded-in-tennessee-1104037687.html
November 12, 2022, 3:57 AM
According to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), the coal plant was active for 59 years and was finally retired in 2020, after two of the three towers were first retired in 2017. The coal plant, which is located northeast of Bowling Green, Kentucky, and just north of Nashville in Muhlenberg County.
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UK, EU Reportedly Planning to Do 'Everything Possible' to Isolate Russia During G20 Summit
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/uk-eu-reportedly-planning-to-do-everything-possible-to-isolate-russia-during-g20-summit-1104037980.html
November 12, 2022, 3:51 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom and the European Union are planning to do "everything possible" to isolate Russia during the G20 Summit in Bali next week and encouraging other countries to stage walkouts during speeches of the Russian delegation, UK media reported on Friday, citing sources.
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Peruvian Subcommittee Approves Proposal to Deprive President of Right to Hold Office
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/peruvian-subcommittee-approves-proposal-to-deprive-president-of-right-to-hold-office-1104037552.html
November 12, 2022, 3:45 AM
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - A Congressional commission has approved a proposal to deprive Peruvian President Pedro Castillo of the right to hold public office for five years, according to a government statement.
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Trump Sues Jan. 6 Committee Over Subpoena Requiring Him to Testify Next Week - Complaint
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/trump-sues-jan-6-committee-over-subpoena-requiring-him-to-testify-next-week---complaint-1104037407.html
November 12, 2022, 3:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against the US House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol riot on Friday evening after it issued a subpoena requiring the ex-president to testify next week, according to Trump's complaint.
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Obama Presidential Library Construction Halted After Noose Was Found on Building Site
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/obama-presidential-library-construction-halted-after-noose-was-found-on-building-site-1104037227.html
November 12, 2022, 3:03 AM
The construction company, Lakeside Alliance, has offered a $100,000 reward for anyone who has information about those responsible for leaving a noose at the Chicago project site, which was discovered on Thursday morning.
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Adviser Confirms Trump Will Announce 2024 Bid on Tuesday Despite GOP's Alleged Calls for Delay
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/adviser-confirms-trump-will-announce-2024-bid-on-tuesday-despite-gops-alleged-calls-for-delay--1104036638.html
November 12, 2022, 2:01 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former President Donald Trump is still going to announce his 2024 presidential campaign on Tuesday, longtime adviser Jason Miller said in an interview.
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IAEA Experts Visit Nuclear Facility in Ukraine’s Kharkhov, Determine Radiation Levels Normal
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/iaea-experts-visit-nuclear-facility-in-ukraines-kharkhov-determine-radiation-levels-normal-1104036483.html
November 12, 2022, 1:24 AM
VIENNA (Sputnik) - Experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have visited a nuclear research facility in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, concluding that there had been no radiological release at the site, the IAEA said.
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Vatican Launches Preliminary Investigation Into Cardinal’s Admission to Assaulting a 14-Year-Old
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/vatican-launches-preliminary-investigation-into-cardinals-admission-to-assaulting-a-14-year-old-1104036199.html
November 12, 2022, 1:03 AM
This is not the first time the Vatican has had to investigate a member of their French clergy in relation to a sexual abuse claim. Last year, a report revealed that about 330,000 children had been sexually abused by members of the Roman Catholic Church in France over the past seven decades, and failed to punish those responsible.
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Twitter Pauses Paid ‘Blue Checks for All’ Scheme as Wave of Impostors Wreak Havoc Online
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/twitter-pauses-paid-blue-checks-for-all-scheme-as-wave-of-impostors-wreak-havoc-online-1104036038.html
November 12, 2022, 12:22 AM
Western political leaders were ridiculed, foreign lobbyists were panned, and Big Pharma lost billions before Twitter appeared to pull the plug on a controversial new verification subscription plan.
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UN, Russia Held Constructive Talks on Extending Grain Agreement in Geneva - Spokesman
https://sputniknews.com/20221112/un-russia-held-constructive-talks-on-extending-grain-agreement-in-geneva---spokesman-1104035881.html
November 12, 2022, 12:03 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The United Nations and Russia have held constructive talks on potentially extending the grain export agreement, formally called the Black Sea Grain Initiative, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.
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Investors Unlikely to See Returns From FTX Bankruptcy as Gov May Move to Regulate Crypto Exchanges
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/investors-unlikely-to-see-returns-from-ftx-bankruptcy-as-gov-may-move-to-regulate-crypto-exchanges-1104035657.html
November 11, 2022, 11:56 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Neither individual nor institutional investors are expected to get anything back in the cryptocurrency exchange FTX’s bankruptcy proceedings, financial services firm Sovereign Wealth Management CEO Gary Korolev told Sputnik.
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Germany Deliberately Refrained From Sanctioning Russian Gas - Scholz
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/germany-deliberately-refrained-from-sanctioning-russian-gas---scholz-1104035041.html
November 11, 2022, 10:45 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says his country did not target Russian gas supplies with sanctions since many states depended on them.
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‘Tramp Stamp’ Tattoos Were Used by Ancient Egyptian Women for Protection During Childbirth
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/tramp-stamp-tattoos-were-used-by-ancient-egyptian-women-for-protection-during-childbirth-1104034649.html
November 11, 2022, 10:33 PM
The lower back tattoo, sometimes referred to with the misnomer of "tramp stamp," was popularized by female celebrities in the 1990s, and later saw women adorned with the body art often accused of promiscuity.
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Déjà Vu: Meteorologists Struck by ‘Crazy’ Near-Identical Paths for 2004, 2022 Florida Hurricanes
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/dj-vu-meteorologists-struck-by-crazy-near-identical-paths-for-2004-2022-florida-hurricanes-1104034801.html
November 11, 2022, 10:18 PM
In the aftermath of Hurricanes Nicole and Ian, Florida meteorologists have noted some eerie similarities between the two storms and another pair that struck in 2004.
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US Looking at Venezuela for Crude Supply But Not Blanket Sanctions Relief - Sources
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/us-looking-at-venezuela-for-crude-supply-but-not-blanket-sanctions-relief---sources-1104034508.html
November 11, 2022, 9:28 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Biden administration is looking at Venezuela as an additional source for crude oil, but has no intention of a blanket lifting of sanctions, sources told Sputnik.
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Midterms Show Trump 'Liability' for Republicans, Moderate Message Resonates - Experts
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/midterms-show-trump-liability-for-republicans-moderate-message-resonates---experts-1104034352.html
November 11, 2022, 9:21 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The results of this week's midterm elections show that former President Donald Trump alarms large numbers of women and minority voters while his predecessor's moderate message to find a common ground resonates, analysts told Sputnik.
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Malawi President: Reparations for Environmental Damages From Developed Nations 'Not Charity'
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/malawi-president-reparations-for-environmental-damages-from-developed-nations-not-charity-1104014893.html
November 11, 2022, 8:55 PM
This year's United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) drew attention to the question of reparations that developed countries are supposed to pay for the climate impact caused by their actions, as pointed out by African and international officials.
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Terminally-Ill Black Revolutionary Mutulu Shakur Given Compassionate Release From US Prison
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/terminally-ill-black-revolutionary-mutulu-shakur-given-compassionate-release-from-us-prison-1104033351.html
November 11, 2022, 8:43 PM
Former Black Liberation Army (BLA) member and pioneering acupuncturist Mutulu Shakur has been released from prison by the US Parole Board, following petitions by activists. However, while he has long claimed innocence, his release has not come because of exoneration, but because he is dying of cancer.
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Nigeria's Compensation Request Against Eni, Shell Dismissed by Italian Court
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/nigerias-compensation-request-against-eni-shell-dismissed-by-italian-court-1104023042.html
November 11, 2022, 8:12 PM
In July, criminal proceedings against multi-national petroleum giants Shell and Eni were dropped, clearing the companies and their managers, including Eni Chief Executive Claudio Descalzi, and ending one of the biggest cases of alleged corruption in the oil industry.
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Aid Supplies to Tigray to Be Delivered by End of Week, Ethiopia's PM Adviser Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/aid-supplies-to-tigray-to-be-delivered-by-end-of-week-ethiopias-pm-adviser-says-1104019286.html
November 11, 2022, 7:55 PM
The ceasefire agreement signed by the government of Ethiopia and Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) includes conditions such as humanitarian access restoration in the most affected region of Tigray, among other stipulations. However, the aid needed in the area hasn’t been delivered yet.
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ISRO Scientist Writes to PM Modi on Being Threatened to Spy Against India
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/isro-scientist-writes-to-pm-modi-on-being-threatened-to-spy-against-india--1104017276.html
November 11, 2022, 7:49 PM
Indian scientist Praveen Maurya’s dream to work at the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre came true in 2014. After four years, he joined the team working on India’s first human space mission – “Gaganyaan.” But little did he know that he would get embroiled in a major controversy.
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‘China Already Surpasses US in a Number of MIC Areas,’ Russian Military Expert Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/china-already-surpasses-us-in-a-number-of-mic-areas-russian-military-expert-says-1104030081.html
November 11, 2022, 7:40 PM
The Zhuhai International Airshow continues to surprise the audience with various innovations of the Chinese military-industrial complex. China has demonstrated serious success in various areas. Read more in Sputnik's interview with military expert Vasily Kashin, director of the HSE’s Center for Comprehensive European and International Studies.
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MAGA Disruptor or Neocon Plant? Who is Ron DeSantis?
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/maga-disruptor-or-neocon-plant-who-is-ron-desantis-1104029587.html
November 11, 2022, 6:57 PM
The Florida governor handily won his bid for reelection in Tuesday’s midterms as part of a mini “red wave” enjoyed by Republicans in the Sunshine State, despite failing to meet expectations nationally. First elected governor under Donald Trump, the politician has often been labeled Trump’s “protégé.” But is that really the case? Sputnik explores.
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Two Unknown Ships Passed Near Nord Stream Pipelines Prior to Blast, Satellite Company Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/two-unknown-ships-passed-near-nord-stream-pipelines-prior-to-blast-satellite-company-says-1104031582.html
November 11, 2022, 6:47 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two unknown ships were spotted passing within the vicinity of the Nord Stream pipelines prior to the explosion, the CEO of the satellite imagery analytics platform SpaceKnow, Jerry Javornicky, said on Friday.
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PLA’s Newest Amphibious Assault Ship Anhui Joined ‘Combat-Oriented’ Drills, Chinese Media Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/plas-newest-amphibious-assault-ship-anhui-joined-combat-oriented-drills-chinese-media-says-1104030692.html
November 11, 2022, 6:28 PM
China’s amphibious forces have expanded rapidly in recent years, with its Marine Corps tripling in size and the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) commissioning a slew of new assault ships, including three Type 075 helicopter carriers.
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EU Slow With New Russia Sanctions Due to Lack of Tools, 'Sanction Fatigue' - Source
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/eu-slow-with-new-russia-sanctions-due-to-lack-of-tools-sanction-fatigue---source-1104029884.html
November 11, 2022, 6:03 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union will introduce the ninth package of sanctions against Russia significantly later than it initially planned due to "sanction fatigue" among member states and a limited amount of pressure tools, an EU source told Sputnik.
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FTX Crypto Exchange Goes Bankrupt, CEO Replaced by Figure Registered by SEC for Insider Trading
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/ftx-crypto-exchange-goes-bankrupt-ceo-replaced-by-figure-registered-by-sec-for-insider-trading-1104028797.html
November 11, 2022, 5:31 PM
Earlier this week, Binance canceled plans to acquire rival cryptocurrency exchange FTX, which would have saved FTX from a liquidity crisis, based on rumors mishandling consumer funds and that the company was under investigation by a US government agency.
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Why West's Sanctions Spree Directly Contradicts Its Own Climate Goals
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/why-wests-sanctions-spree-directly-contradict-its-own-climate-goals-1104028189.html
November 11, 2022, 5:08 PM
Western sanctions appear to have hindered the growth of vulnerable developing economies and upended their progress in tackling climate change. One glaring example is Zimbabwe, whose economy has been crippled by severe restrictions, as Emmerson Mnangagwa, president of Zimbabwe, outlined at the COP27.
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Elon Musk’s Blue Tick System Spawns Spoof Account Galore
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/elon-musks-blue-tick-system-spawns-spoof-account-galore-1104025448.html
November 11, 2022, 4:54 PM
After megabillionaire Elon Musk sealed his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter on October 28, amid a plethora of changes, the social media service launched a new subscription service for $7.99 a month that allows users to verify their accounts with the blue check mark next to the account's name.
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Indian Congress Slams Supreme Court Decision to Free Former PM Rajiv Gandhi's Killers
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/indian-congress-slams-supreme-court-decision-to-free-former-pm-rajiv-gandhis-killers-1104018784.html
November 11, 2022, 4:44 PM
Former Prime Minister and Congress leader Rajiv Gandhi was killed in a suicide attack in Tamil Nadu's Sriperumbudur in May 1991. While seven convicts were handed the death penalty for their role in plotting the assassination, their sentences were commuted to life terms following Sonia Gandhi's intervention.
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UK Heading Into Recession as Economy Shrinks in Third Quarter
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/uk-heading-into-recession-as-economy-shrinks-in-third-quarter-1104021161.html
November 11, 2022, 3:42 PM
The UK is languishing under the cost-of-living crisis prompted by sanctions on Russian fuel, food and fertiliser imports, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rate of inflation running at over 10 per cent and energy bills multiplying — forcing many small businesses to close.
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Joe Biden Addresses COP27 Conference in Egypt
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/joe-biden-addresses-cop27-conference-in-egypt-1104005347.html
November 11, 2022, 3:26 PM
The 27th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP27) is taking place in the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh between 6 and 18 November and more than 44,000 people are attending.
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We Have Had Enough: Why Western Leaders, Populations Call for Halting Money Flow to Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/we-have-had-enough-why-western-leaders-populations-call-for-halting-money-flow-to-ukraine-1104025789.html
November 11, 2022, 2:25 PM
On November 10, Hungary blocked €18 billion in EU financial aid to Ukraine, triggering a wave of criticism from the bloc's leadership. Budapest said that it has had enough of joint EU borrowing initiatives. Meanwhile, protesters in Italy and other EU nations have called for arms to stop being sent to Ukraine and for lifting anti-Russia sanctions.
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Eurozone to 'Tip Into Recession' Amid Bleak Growth Forecast as Russia Sanctions Continue to Backfire
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/eurozone-to-tip-into-recession-amid-bleak-growth-forecast-as-russia-sanctions-continue-to-backfire-1104018027.html
November 11, 2022, 2:04 PM
The economies of EU countries have taken a self-inflicted beating since they fell in line with the Washington-driven sweeping sanctions campaign against Moscow over its special military operation in Ukraine. Sky-high inflation and soaring energy costs have been feeding into the latest bout of bleak economic projections for the continent.
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US Continues to Provoke Chinese Dragon Over Taiwan, But Admits Conflict Would Cause Global Meltdown
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/us-continues-to-provoke-chinese-dragon-over-taiwan-but-admits-conflict-would-cause-global-meltdown-1104023640.html
November 11, 2022, 2:04 PM
Joe Biden has managed to sink US relations with China to lows unmatched even by Donald Trump and his multi-trillion dollar trade war against Beijing. Biden has ruffled China’s feathers by pledging to “defend” Taiwan against “Chinese aggression,” with US officials kicking off a series of trips to the island in violation of the One China Policy.
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S. Korean Police Officer Probed Over Itaewon Stampede Found Dead, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/s-korean-police-officer-probed-over-itaewon-stampede-found-dead-reports-say-1104025153.html
November 11, 2022, 2:02 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A police officer of the Yongsan district in Seoul who was under investigation in connection with the deadly Halloween stampede was found dead in his house on Friday, media reported.
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Netanyahu to Receive Presidential Mandate to Form Government on Sunday
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/netanyahu-to-receive-presidential-mandate-to-form-government-on-sunday-1104024961.html
November 11, 2022, 2:00 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The Chairman of Likud – National Liberal Movement, Benjamin Netanyahu, will receive Israeli President Isaac Herzog`s mandate to form a new government on Sunday, the President’s Office said on Friday.
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Export Potential of Agreements at CIIE Exposition Exceeds 1.6 Billion Rubles
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/export-potential-of-agreements-at-ciie-exposition-exceeds-16-billion-rubles-1104021209.html
November 11, 2022, 1:58 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The export potential of agreements signed by Russian exporters with their Chinese partners at the V China International Import Expo in Shanghai exceeded 1.6 billion rubles, the Russian Export Center (REC, part of the VEB.RF Group) reported.
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US Should Rethink Russian Sanctions as It Inflicts Pain in Global South, Indian Academic Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221111/us-should-rethink-russian-sanctions-as-it-inflicts-pain-in-global-south-indian-academic-says-1104001584.html
November 11, 2022, 1:41 PM
The US and some of its western allies imposed severe sanctions against Russia in response to Moscow's special military operation in Ukraine. New Delhi declined to observe the western sanctions, saying Russia is India’s “steady and time-tested partner”, defending the 20-fold increase in India’s oil imports from Russia this year.
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