Russian Envoy Slanders Fake Reports on 'Indiscriminate Syrian Strikes' in Idlib
https://sputniknews.com/20221122/russian-envoy-slanders-fake-reports-on-indiscriminate-syrian-strikes-in-idlib-1104526134.html
November 22, 2022, 7:21 AM
ASTANA (Sputnik) - The allegation that the Syrian armed forces supported by Russia conducted indiscriminate strikes in the northwestern city of Idlib are false, as every strike proceeds only after thorough target verification, Russian special presidential envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentyev said on Tuesday.
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Denied Entry to Hospital, Woman in India Delivers Baby on Road
https://sputniknews.com/20221122/denied-entry-to-hospital-woman-in-india-delivers-baby-on-road-1104522007.html
November 22, 2022, 7:04 AM
Although it is not mandatory for private hospitals to admit all patients, generally, if a hospital refuses admission to any vulnerable patient or in the event of an emergency, the state government launches a probe. If found guilty, the hospital can even lose its license.
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Swedish Housing Market in Worst Slump Since the 1990s
https://sputniknews.com/20221122/swedish-housing-market-in-worst-slump-since-the-1990s-1104522437.html
November 22, 2022, 6:45 AM
The Swedish housing market, previously one of the hottest in Europe, has been singled out as one of the most at risk of a crash, with the probability hovering around 50 percent, and may offer a glimpse of what may lie ahead for many other developed economies.
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Putin to Hold Talks With Cuban President in Moscow on Tuesday, Kremlin Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221122/putin-to-hold-talks-with-cuban-president-in-moscow-on-tuesday-kremlin-says-1104524530.html
November 22, 2022, 6:35 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks on Tuesday with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel, who has arrived in Moscow on an official visit, the Kremlin said in a statement.
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Mali's Transitional Gov't Bans NGOs Funded by France
https://sputniknews.com/20221122/malis-transitional-govt-bans-ngos-funded-by-france-1104523478.html
November 22, 2022, 6:20 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The transitional government of Mali has banned the operation of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) funded by France.
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India's Border Security Force Shoots Down Pakistani Intruder, Another Arrested
https://sputniknews.com/20221122/indias-border-security-force-shoots-down-pakistani-intruder-another-arrested-1104521901.html
November 22, 2022, 6:19 AM
India’s intelligence agency has warned of a spike in terrorism incidents in Kashmir this year, while spillovers from Afghanistan also remain a serious challenge for the Indian border security force.
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Kosovar Leader Postpones Fines for Serbian License Plates for Another 48 Hours at US Request
https://sputniknews.com/20221122/kosovar-leader-postpones-fines-for-serbian-license-plates-for-another-48-hours-at-us-request-1104521731.html
November 22, 2022, 5:09 AM
The EU previously mediated negotiations between Serbia and Kosovo in Brussels, but to no avail: Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic already said that talks were fruitless.
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UK Has Supplied Laser-Guided Brimstone 2 Missiles to Ukraine, Reports Suggest
https://sputniknews.com/20221122/uk-has-supplied-laser-guided-brimstone-2-missiles-to-ukraine-reports-suggest-1104521582.html
November 22, 2022, 5:04 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The UK has supplied laser-guided Brimstone 2 missiles to Ukraine, British press reported.
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Russia Urges Turkey to Show Restraint Amid Strikes on Syria
https://sputniknews.com/20221122/russia-urges-turkey-to-show-restraint-amid-strikes-on-syria-1104520886.html
November 22, 2022, 4:23 AM
ASTANA (Sputnik) - Moscow calls on Turkey to show restraint in light of the strikes on Syrian territory, tensions cannot be allowed to escalate, Russia's special presidential envoy for Syria Alexander Lavrentyev said.
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Free Bird
https://sputniknews.com/20221122/free-bird-1104520737.html
November 22, 2022, 4:14 AM
Elon Musk has restored the Twitter account of Donald Trump, giving the former US president a chance to communicate directly with his tens of millions of followers and avoid the spin of the mainstream media.
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Meteor Flashes Across Toronto’s Night Sky Before Crashing Into Earth Near Niagara Falls
https://sputniknews.com/20221122/meteor-flashes-across-torontos-night-sky-before-crashing-into-earth-near-niagara-falls-1104520518.html
November 22, 2022, 4:00 AM
The “fireball” marks the sixth time in history that a space object’s impact on Earth has been predicted before touching down on land. The European Space Agency (ESA) shared a video of the meteor which resembled a shooting star that passed through on Saturday morning, lighting up the CN tower as it soared through the sky.
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Video: At Least 36 People Killed After Massive Factory Fire Breaks Out in China
https://sputniknews.com/20221122/video-at-least-36-people-killed-after-massive-factory-fire-breaks-out-in-china-1104520264.html
November 22, 2022, 3:22 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least 36 people have died in a factory fire in China's Henan province, local broadcaster CGTN reported. Two others sustained injuries.
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Powerful Magnitude 7 Earthquake Strikes Solomon Islands, Tsunami Warning issued - USGS
https://sputniknews.com/20221122/powerful-magnitude-7-earthquake-strikes-solomon-islands-tsunami-warning-issued---usgs-1104519867.html
November 22, 2022, 2:45 AM
An initial bulletin issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center warned that "hazardous tsunami waves" were possible for any coasts within 300 kilometers of the earthquake epicenter, which was registered some 15 kilometers south-west of Malango.
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Video: One Dead, at Least 22 Injured After Car Crashes Into Massachusetts Apple Store
https://sputniknews.com/20221122/video-one-dead-at-least-22-injured-after-car-crashes-into-massachusetts-apple-store-1104519015.html
November 22, 2022, 2:34 AM
At about 10:45 a.m. local time on Monday 911 calls came pouring in from the Derby Street Shops in Hingham, a shopping center made up of 65 stores that borders the Massachusetts Bay and is 23 miles from Boston. An SUV had crashed into the shopping center’s Apple store, striking multiple people and killing one person.
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Tories' Budget to Tilt Country Toward Recession, Unlikely to Win Back Trust of Voters, Experts Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221122/tories-budget-to-tilt-country-toward-recession-unlikely-to-win-back-trust-of-voters-1104519504.html
November 22, 2022, 2:11 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Budget policies promised by UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt are unlikely to improve the ruling Conservative Party's economic credibility before the next general election and could push the country further into recession, experts told Sputnik.
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‘The Drug War Is a Game’: Disgraced Agent Reveals Web of Corruption at Heart of DEA
https://sputniknews.com/20221122/the-drug-war-is-a-game-disgraced-agent-reveals-web-of-corruption-at-heart-of-dea-1104519303.html
November 22, 2022, 1:52 AM
Shocking testimony from a DEA agent who was busted after spending years embezzling huge sums and participating in debaucherous sex parties with prostitutes reveals the depth of the rot at the core of the United States’ premier ‘anti-drug’ agency.
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Iran's Goalkeeper Suffering Head Injury Will Reportedly Not Play for Rest of 2022 World Cup
https://sputniknews.com/20221122/irans-goalkeeper-suffering-head-injury-will-reportedly-not-play-for-rest-of-2022-world-cup-1104518874.html
November 22, 2022, 12:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran's goalkeeper, Alireza Beiranvand, who suffered a head injury in the World Cup opener against England on Monday, will not play for the rest of the tournament, Iranian news portal Khabaronline reported.
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Have Tides Turned in Biden’s Favor? 71% of Democrats Say He Could Win Reelection
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/have-tides-turned-in-bidens-favor-71-of-democrats-say-he-could-win-reelection--1104517581.html
November 21, 2022, 11:46 PM
Confidence in Democratic leadership is growing since the party won surprising victories in the midterm elections and were able to keep the Senate (though they lost the House) all while preventing a Republican “red wave” that failed to materialize.
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Plurality of Likely US Voters Believe Republican Control of House Good for Country - Poll
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/plurality-of-likely-us-voters-believe-republican-control-of-house-good-for-country---poll-1104517451.html
November 21, 2022, 11:19 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A plurality of likely voters in the United States believe that Republican control of the US House of Representatives is good for the country, a new Rasmussen Reports poll revealed on Monday.
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Report: Ukrainian Soldiers Involved in Murder of 10 Russian POWs Tied to NATO-Linked Brigade
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/report-ukrainian-soldiers-involved-in-murder-of-10-russian-pows-tied-to-nato-linked-brigade-1104517237.html
November 21, 2022, 11:01 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian soldiers that executed 10 Russian prisoners of war belong to a brigade based in the city of Lvov that works closely with NATO, Russian broadcaster RT reported on Monday, citing a former Ukrainian soldier.
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Alleged Gunman Faces Murder, Hate Crimes Charges for Shooting at Colorado LGBTQ Bar That Killed 5
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/alleged-gunman-faces-murder-hate-crimes-charges-for-shooting-at-colorado-lgbtq-bar-that-killed-5-1104516922.html
November 21, 2022, 10:35 PM
Recent months have seen a sharp spike in attacks on LGBTQ institutions and venues by right-wing groups in the US, alongside increasing attempts to associate LGBTQ people with “groomers,” a term that refers to how pedophiles lure children into trusting them so they can take sexual advantage of the child.
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As EU’s Oil Embargo Nears, West Looks to Crack Down on ‘Leakage’ in Anti-Russia Sanctions - Report
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/as-eus-oil-embargo-nears-west-looks-to-crack-down-on-leakage-in-anti-russia-sanctions---report-1104516112.html
November 21, 2022, 9:53 PM
As the European Union rushes to comply with Washington’s embargo of Russian energy exports, Washington is looking for other ways to tighten the screws on Moscow, such as cracking down on enforcement of anti-Russian sanctions.
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DeSantis Closes Gap in New Poll Week After Trump Announces He’s Running for President
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/desantis-closes-gap-in-new-poll-week-after-trump-announces-hes-running-for-president-1104515585.html
November 21, 2022, 9:15 PM
Last week, former US President Donald Trump announced his bid for the 2024 presidential race in what he is touting as “America’s comeback.” Trump used the November 15 announcement at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, to also boast about inaccurate accomplishments during his term.
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Serbian President: Pristina Officials Have Dispatched Police Special Forces to North Kosovo
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/serbian-president-pristina-officials-have-dispatched-police-special-forces-to-north-kosovo-1104515747.html
November 21, 2022, 8:46 PM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Kosovar authorities have sent police special forces to its northern areas after failed negotiations with Belgrade on postponing Pristina's controversial policy on car plates, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday.
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Further Shelling of Zaporozhye NPP May Lead to Nuclear Disaster - Russia's Rosenergoatom
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/further-shelling-of-zaporozhye-npp-may-lead-to-nuclear-disaster---russias-rosenergoatom-1104515429.html
November 21, 2022, 7:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Further Ukrainian shelling of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) may lead to a real nuclear disaster, an adviser to the head of Rosenergoatom, a subsidiary of Russian state nuclear energy corporation Rosatom, said on Monday.
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Tories in 'Mexican Stand-Off' Over 'Swiss-Style' Post-Brexit Deal With EU
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/tories-in-mexican-stand-off-over-swiss-style-post-brexit-deal-with-eu-1104509777.html
November 21, 2022, 7:02 PM
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has denied rumors of a closer relationship with the European bloc the UK voted to leave in 2016. But Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, who some call the de-facto PM, is a leading Tory Europhile.
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International Forum 'History For the Future. 100th Anniversary of the USSR'
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/international-forum-history-for-the-future-100th-anniversary-of-the-ussr-1104430831.html
November 21, 2022, 7:00 PM
Since 2020, the Russian Military Historical Society has been conducting a series of unique educational events – the international forums "History for the Future."
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Saudi Arabia Denies Discussing With OPEC 500,000 b/d Production Increase
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/saudi-arabia-denies-discussing-with-opec-500000-bd-production-increase-1104514745.html
November 21, 2022, 6:54 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia denies reports that it is discussing with other OPEC countries an increase in production by 500,000 barrels per day, and plans to maintain the current quota reduction by 2 million barrels per day until the end of 2023, Saudi Energy Minister Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud said on Monday.
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US Seeks to Catch Up With Russia & China in Developing Hypersonic Weapons
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/us-seeks-to-catch-up-to-russia-china-in-hypersonic-weapons-development-1104514390.html
November 21, 2022, 6:51 PM
Moscow has already successfully used hypersonic weapons in a combat situation, demonstrating that they work as advertised. The same cannot be said about the United States.
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Harris Tells Marcos South China Sea ‘Armed Attack’ on Philippine Forces Would Trigger Defense Pact
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/harris-tells-marcos-south-china-sea-armed-attack-on-philippine-forces-would-trigger-defense-pact-1104513787.html
November 21, 2022, 6:38 PM
US Vice President Kamala Harris met with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on Monday, part of an effort to shore up US support in Southeast Asia amid its ongoing efforts to hem in China.
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'UFO-Like Shape' Caught on Camera Over Russia's Siberia – Photo
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/ufo-like-shape-caught-on-camera-over-russias-siberia--photo-1104513253.html
November 21, 2022, 6:21 PM
The man who captured this strange sight on film said he saw many other similar-looking phenomena soaring above Lake Baikal.
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Why EU's Plan to Sideline Russia and China in Central Asia is Sad Joke
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/why-eus-plan-to-sideline-russia-and-china-in-central-asia-is-sad-joke-1104512055.html
November 21, 2022, 6:13 PM
While acknowledging the region's longstanding ties to Russia and China, the European bloc wants to expand its influence in Central Asia. What could the union offer in exchange?
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Russia Regrets West Ignoring DPRK Calls for US to Cease Hostile Activities: UN Deputy Envoy
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/russia-regrets-west-ignoring-dprk-calls-for-us-to-cease-hostile-activities-un-deputy-envoy-1104512659.html
November 21, 2022, 6:08 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – Russia regrets seeing its Western partners consistently ignore North Korea's calls for the United States to cease its hostile activities and start a dialogue, Russian Deputy Representative to the United Nations Anna Evstigneeva said on Monday.
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Berlin and Paris Braced to Outperform Musk's SpaceX
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/berlin-and-paris-braced-to-outperform-musks-spacex-1104500881.html
November 21, 2022, 5:50 PM
Germany has reportedly decided to return to developing French new-generation launcher Ariane 7, which looks to compete with the latest rockets from Elon Musk's Space Exploration Technologies.
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UK Has No Plans to Lift Immigration Barriers to Fight Workforce Shortage: Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/uk-has-no-plans-to-lift-immigration-barriers-to-fight-workforce-shortage-reports-1104511634.html
November 21, 2022, 5:49 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Minister for Immigration Robert Jenrick said on Monday that the United Kingdom would not lift immigration barriers to curb workforce shortages.
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Bankrupt FTX Owes Creditors More Than $3 Billion
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/bankrupt-ftx-owes-creditors-more-than-3-billion-1104477777.html
November 21, 2022, 5:11 PM
The cryptocurrency exchange that recently went bankrupt owes some creditors more than $200 million each, while ten creditors have claims of more than $100 million each.
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France's Macron Accuses Russia of Pursuing 'Predatory Project' in Africa as Paris Loses Influence
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/frances-macron-accuses-russia-of-pursuing-predatory-project-in-africa-as-paris-loses-influence-1104491812.html
November 21, 2022, 4:28 PM
A wave of anti-French protests has recently swept Africa's Sahel region, with many protesters expressing pro-Russian sentiments, as Paris begins to withdraw its troops after experiencing military setbacks in countering security threats. Over the weekend, Macron admitted that the French influence in the region has diminished.
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Measures ‘Under Way’ to End Power Cuts, Claims South African Official
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/measures-under-way-to-end-power-cuts-claims-south-african-official--1104506782.html
November 21, 2022, 4:13 PM
South Africa is currently experiencing a severe energy crisis as the utility firm Eskom implements nationwide power cuts to reduce pressure on the grid following the breakdown of its old coal-powered plants. Frequent blackouts negatively impact economic activity.
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US Extends License Authorizing Payment of Taxes and Import Duties to Russia March 7, 2023
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/us-extends-license-authorizing-payment-of-taxes-and-import-duties-to-russia-march-7-2023-1104509468.html
November 21, 2022, 4:08 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has extended a license authorizing the payment of taxes and import duties to Russia on March 7, 2023, the US Treasury Department said on Monday.
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NASA's Orion Spacecraft Makes Moon Flyby
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/nasas-orion-spacecraft-makes-moon-flyby-1104508333.html
November 21, 2022, 3:42 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Orion spacecraft has passed around the far side of the moon, reaching about 81 miles (130 kilometers) from its surface and completing a key step in NASA's mission to return astronauts there, the space agency announced on Monday.
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Norway to Donate $195Mln to Purchase Gas for Ukraine Through EBRD
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/norway-to-donate-195mln-to-purchase-gas-for-ukraine-through-ebrd-1104508157.html
November 21, 2022, 3:33 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Norway will give 2 billion kroner ($195 million) for Ukraine to buy gas during winter through the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), the Norwegian government said Monday.
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Indonesia Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 162, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/indonesia-earthquake-death-toll-rises-to-62-authorities-say-1104507775.html
November 21, 2022, 3:30 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The number of people killed by a 5.6 magnitude earthquake that hit Indonesia's Cianjur Regency on Monday grew to 162,
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Germany Could Use Subsidies Instead of Tariffs to Stop Industry Decamping to US
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/germany-could-use-subsidies-instead-of-tariffs-to-stop-industry-decamping-to-us-1104500179.html
November 21, 2022, 3:23 PM
A trade war between Europe and the US is looming as EU member states fear new legislation in Washington is designed to de-industrialise the continent's economic heartlands on the Atlantic and Baltic coasts.
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Serbian President Vucic Says Negotiations With Pristina in Brussels Fruitless
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/serbian-president-says-negotiations-with-pristina-in-brussels-fruitless-1104507242.html
November 21, 2022, 3:21 PM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday that negotiations with the the Kosovo authorities in Brussels on postponing the controversial measures of Pristina were fruitless.
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Russian Agriculture Ministry Expects Agricultural Exports to Reach $40Bln This Year
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/russian-agriculture-ministry-expects-agricultural-exports-to-reach-40bln-this-year-1104507114.html
November 21, 2022, 3:17 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The exports of Russian agricultural and agroindustrial products in 2022 may reach $40 billion, at present, deliveries have already exceeded $33 billion, Russian Agriculture Minister Dmitry Patrushev said.
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Qatar Signs 27-Year LNG Supply Contract With China
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/qatar-signs-27-year-lng-supply-contract-with-china-1104507014.html
November 21, 2022, 3:14 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Qatar will be supplying China with 4 million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) per year for 27 years under a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) signed by QatarEnergy and Sinopec on Monday.
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Britain Still Importing Massive Amounts of Russian Oil Despite Sanctions, Report Suggests
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/britain-still-importing-massive-amounts-of-russian-oil-despite-sanctions-report-suggests-1104496369.html
November 21, 2022, 3:05 PM
Since the beginning of the Russian special operation in Ukraine, London has been pushing sanctions against Moscow, despite the energy crisis in Europe and inflation caused by the measure. Despite British politicians sounding adamant about cutting off Russian fuel, some reports suggest that the country is concealing Russian oil supplies.
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South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal Rules Ex-President Zuma Must Return to Prison
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/south-africas-supreme-court-of-appeal-rules-ex-president-zuma-must-return-to-prison-1104506676.html
November 21, 2022, 2:59 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - South Africa’s Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruled on Monday that former President Jacob Zuma, previously released on medical grounds, should return to prison.
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Egypt to Begin Construction of Giant Wind Farm in 2024, Plans to Export Electricity
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/egypt-to-construct-giant-wind-farm-in-2024-to-export-electricity-1104480392.html
November 21, 2022, 2:58 PM
UN Development Programme (UNDP) Africa Director Ahunna Eziakonwa said that Africa, rich with green energy sources, is able to head the transition towards a carbon-neutral world earlier this month.
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No Liability & No Transparency: Why COP27's New Loss & Damage Fund Triggers Skepticism
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/no-liability--no-transparency-why-cop27s-new-loss--damage-fund-triggers-skepticism-1104504783.html
November 21, 2022, 2:39 PM
Developed nations agreed to set up a "loss and damage" fund to compensate vulnerable nations for climate change-related disasters on November 20 at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Will the new initiative fly, unlike the broken $100-billion Copenhagen promise of climate finance?
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Indian Minister Clarifies Maharashtra Governor's Remarks on Maratha Ruler
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/indian-minister-clarifies-maharashtra-governors-remarks-on-maratha-ruler-1104504480.html
November 21, 2022, 2:24 PM
A controversy emerged on Saturday after the governor described the 17th-century Maratha Emperor Shivaji Bhonsale, also known as Chhatrapati Shivaji, as an "outdated icon". His controversial comments led to fissures in the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) and the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction's alliance.
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Biden Declares Emergency in New York State Due to Severe Winter Storm
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/biden-declares-emergency-in-new-york-state-due-to-severe-winter-storm-1104505594.html
November 21, 2022, 2:14 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden has approved an emergency declaration in the state of New York due to a severe winter storm that struck the region last week, the White House said in a statement on Monday.
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Kanye West Reinstated on Twitter
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/kanye-west-reinstated-on-twitter-1104505144.html
November 21, 2022, 2:05 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - American rap artist, record producer and fashion designer Kanye West, whose legal name is Ye, was reinstated on Twitter on Sunday.
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India's Supreme Court Consults Government on Jailed Conman’s Transfer Plea
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/indias-supreme-court-consults-government-on-jailed-conmans-transfer-plea-1104497426.html
November 21, 2022, 1:53 PM
Sukesh Chandrashekhar has been lodged in Delhi jails since 2017 after extorting money from high-profile personalities, including journalists and celebrities. Later, in 2021, Delhi Police busted a further million-dollar extortion racket run by Chandrashekhar from prison.
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Water Tank in India's Karnataka Purified With Cow Urine After Dalit Woman Drinks From It
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/water-tank-in-indias-karnataka-purified-with-cow-urine-after-dalit-woman-drinks-from-it-1104497004.html
November 21, 2022, 1:43 PM
Scheduled Caste citizens are among India's most disadvantaged socio-economic groups, and were long known as "the oppressed classes", or "untouchables." Over the years, however, many scheduled caste people have risen to occupy top positions in various walks of life in India.
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Doha During FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, Through the Lens of a Sputnik Photojournalist's Camera
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/doha-during-fifa-world-cup-qatar-2022-through-the-lens-of-a-sputnik-photojournalists-camera-1104501144.html
November 21, 2022, 1:37 PM
Soccer fans from around the world have gathered in Doha to see the 2022 FIFA World Cup with their own eyes.
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Polish Prosecutor's Office Reportedly Opposes Kiev Participation in Missile Explosion Probe
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/polish-prosecutors-office-reportedly-opposes-kiev-participation-in-missile-explosion-probe-1104502941.html
November 21, 2022, 1:34 PM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - The Polish prosecutor's office refused to involve Ukraine in the investigation into the missiles that landed in Poland, local media reported on Monday.
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Russia to Search for Killers of Russian Prisoners of War on Its Own: Kremlin
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/russia-to-search-for-killers-of-russian-prisoners-of-war-on-its-own-kremlin-1104502493.html
November 21, 2022, 1:32 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia will search for the killers of Russian prisoners of war, they must be found and punished, kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
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Fresh Trouble Brews for Congress in Rajasthan With Calls for State Chief's Removal
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/fresh-trouble-brews-for-congress-in-rajasthan-with-calls-for-state-chiefs-removal-1104496535.html
November 21, 2022, 1:29 PM
Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot have been at loggerheads since 2018 after Rahul Gandhi appointed the former as State Chief in Rajasthan. The decision came as a surprise, considering Pilot spearheaded the Congress' campaign, helping it grow from 20 to over 100 seats in the assembly polls. Their tussle took another turn this afternoon.
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Cuban President Diaz-Canel Meets With High-Ranking Russian Lawmaker in Moscow
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/cuban-president-diaz-canel-meets-with-high-ranking-russian-lawmaker-in-moscow-1104501582.html
November 21, 2022, 1:26 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel met with the chairman of the Central Committee of the Russian Communist Party, Gennady Zyuganov, in Moscow on Monday to discuss Cuban-Russian relations, the president's office said.
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Russian Aerospace Forces Received Su-30SM2, Yak-130 Aircraft, More to Come This Year
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/russian-aerospace-forces-received-su-30sm2-yak-130-aircraft-more-to-come-this-year-1104500540.html
November 21, 2022, 1:18 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Aerospace Forces received Su-30SM2 fighters and Yak-130 combat training aircraft, and another batch will be transferred before the end of the year, the Russian government said, citing the United Aircraft Corporation.
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Fans Gather in Iran to Watch National Team Match Against England in FIFA World Cup
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/fans-gather-in-iran-to-watch-national-team-match-against-england-in-fifa-world-cup-1104479522.html
November 21, 2022, 1:14 PM
The 2022 FIFA World Cup kicked off on Novermber 20 in Qatar, making it the first country in the Middle East and Arab world to hold such an event. It is also expected to be the most expensive World Cup in the history of football competitions.
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Bright Meteor Spooks Eyewitnesses in Norway - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/bright-meteor-spooks-eyewitnesses-in-norway-video-1104497324.html
November 21, 2022, 12:55 PM
The meteor was apparently part of an annual meteor shower known as the Northern Taurids.
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English Fans Gather in London Fan Zone for World Cup Match Against Iran
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/english-fans-gather-in-london-fan-zone-for-world-cup-match-against-iran-1104494092.html
November 21, 2022, 12:53 PM
The 2022 FIFA World Cup opened on Sunday in Doha, Qatar. It became the first such event in the Middle East.
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Indian Police Claim Mangaluru Bomb Suspect ‘Inspired’ by Daesh
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/indian-police-claim-mangaluru-bomb-suspect-inspired-by-daesh-1104495264.html
November 21, 2022, 12:50 PM
A low-intensity improvised bomb packed in a pressure cooker went off in an auto-rickshaw in Karnataka’s Mangaluru on Saturday. The main suspect has been identified as 24-year-old Mohammad Shariq. Authorities have declared the blast a terrorist act.
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EU Mulls Introducing 'Exit Tax' on Assets of Sanctioned Individuals: Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/eu-mulls-introducing-exit-tax-on-assets-of-sanctioned-individuals-reports-1104498197.html
November 21, 2022, 12:28 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union is looking into the possibility of introducing an "exit tax" on the assets or capital gains of sanctioned individuals in case they transfer their money outside the bloc, American news outlet reported on Monday, citing an internal document of the European Commission.
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Turkish President Erdogan Says Air Operation in Northern Syria and Iraq Ended Successfully
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/turkish-president-erdogan-says-air-operation-in-northern-syria-and-iraq-ended-successfully-1104497863.html
November 21, 2022, 12:21 PM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that the air operation of the country’s armed forces in northern Syria and Iraq was successful.
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India Facing Lack of Dairy Products Amid Lumpy Disease Outbreak
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/india-facing-lack-of-dairy-products-amid-lumpy-disease-outbreak-1104489310.html
November 21, 2022, 12:14 PM
In the last six months, 11 out of 28 Indian states have witnessed an outbreak of viral infection among cattle, caused by the lumpy skin disease (LSD) virus. About three million cattle across the country have been affected.
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UK Business Chiefs Reject 'Swiss-Style' Deal With EU as Ministers Rush to Deny Report
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/uk-business-chiefs-reject-swiss-style-deal-with-eu-as-ministers-rush-to-deny-report-1104491252.html
November 21, 2022, 11:28 AM
Two Tory government ministers have denied there was any substance to reports on Sunday that the UK would seek to soften the 2020 Brexit deal with closer relations with Brussels. But Europhile Chancellor of the Exchequer told media on Friday he wanted 'unfettered trade' with the bloc.
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Football Fans Arrive at Khalifa Stadium in Qatar to Watch England-Iran World Cup Game
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/football-fans-arrive-at-khalifa-stadium-in-qatar-to-watch-england-iran-world-cup-game-1104478722.html
November 21, 2022, 11:01 AM
The grand event started on November 20, as Qatar became the first Arab country to ever host FIFA World Cup.
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Historic Nordic Shipwreck Discovered at Bottom of Norway’s Largest Lake
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/historic-nordic-shipwreck-discovered-at-bottom-of-norways-largest-lake-1104479896.html
November 21, 2022, 11:00 AM
Lake Mjosa is one of the deepest in Europe and has been described as a treasure trove of sunken ships. It has never been examined beyond the scuba-diving depth of up to 30 meters. The recently-found clinker-built ship has unearthed the potential for more ancient gems.
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New BJP Video Suggests Poll Ballot Corruption in Delhi Civic Elections
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/new-bjp-video-suggests-poll-ballot-corruption-in-delhi-civic-elections-1104485961.html
November 21, 2022, 10:54 AM
Delhi’s ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and its chief Arvind Kejriwal came under fire after a relative and a personal assistant of the party's lawmaker were arrested for allegedly taking bribe for getting a ticket for the upcoming civic body elections.
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US Rapper Kanye West Announces Bid for 2024 Presidential Race
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/us-rapper-kanye-west-announces-bid-for-2024-presidential-race-1104494652.html
November 21, 2022, 10:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has announced that he will join the race for US president in 2024.
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Over 30 Injured in Indian Highway Pile Up
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/over-30-injured-in-indian-highway-pile-up-1104482210.html
November 21, 2022, 10:50 AM
A truck heading to Maharashtra state's Pune city reportedly went out of control on the downward slope of the Navale bridge, crashing into autos on its way. Police are searching for the driver who is allegedly on the run.
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Luxury Сars Stolen in Sweden Possibly Part of Africa Drug Deals
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/luxury-sars-stolen-in-sweden-possibly-part-of-africa-drug-deals-1104476380.html
November 21, 2022, 10:41 AM
Thieves reportedly use technologically advanced relay equipment to intercept the signal from the car's key in order to steal them in minutes. The cars are later sold on foreign markets to unknowing buyers.
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Tanzanian President Declares Foreign Policy Changes Amid 'Wrenching Politics' of Superpower States
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/tanzanian-president-declares-foreign-policy-changes-amid-wrenching-politics-of-superpower-states-1104479032.html
November 21, 2022, 10:24 AM
The East African country’s leader explained that Tanzania’s current foreign strategy was adopted 20 years ago and needs readjustment due to “the changes the world is going through.”
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Truck Rams Into Religious Procession in India, Killing At Least 12 People, Authorities Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/truck-rams-into-religious-procession-in-india-killing-at-least-12-people-authorities-say-1104490908.html
November 21, 2022, 9:50 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least 12 people died after a truck crashed into a religious procession in India's eastern state of Bihar on Sunday evening, local official Mukesh Roushan said.
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Pakistan Reopens Key Border Crossing Days After Taliban Clash
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/pakistan-reopens-key-border-crossing-days-after-taliban-clash-1104481486.html
November 21, 2022, 9:46 AM
The Durand Line border has emerged as a source of tension between Islamabad and Kabul since the Taliban* takeover last August. Several firing incidents have been reported.
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Warsaw Explains Barring Lavrov From OSCE Meeting by Need to Isolate Russia on Int'l Arena
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/warsaw-explains-barring-lavrov-from-osce-meeting-by-need-to-isolate-russia-on-intl-arena-1104490527.html
November 21, 2022, 9:36 AM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - Warsaw's refusal to allow Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to participate in the OSCE Ministerial Council meeting is unlikely to cause discomfort for Russia and Lavrov, this is a headache for the OSCE, Kremlin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
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Thaw in Shiv Sena, Congress Ties After Row Over Rahul Gandhi's Remark
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/thaw-in-shiv-sena-congress-ties-after-row-over-rahul-gandhis-remark-1104480055.html
November 21, 2022, 9:05 AM
The Shiv Sena and the Congress have been in an alliance since 2019, despite the fact that the two parties embrace different ideologies. While the former is known for its Hindu nationalism, the latter projects a strong belief in secularism.
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Pakistani Ex-Prime Minister Khan Urges Supporters to Gather on Saturday in Suburbs of Islamabad
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/pakistani-ex-prime-minister-khan-urges-supporters-to-gather-on-saturday-in-suburbs-of-islamabad-1104484209.html
November 21, 2022, 8:57 AM
NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - The leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) opposition party, former Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Monday called on his supporters to gather on November 26 in Rawalpindi, a city adjacent to Islamabad.
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2022 India's International Film Festival Shows Interest in Russian Musicals
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/2022-indias-international-film-festival-shows-interest-in-russian-musicals-1104480111.html
November 21, 2022, 8:47 AM
As part of the Film Bazaar program in Mumbai, there will be a Made in Moscow booth featuring 14 Moscow companies from the film industry - film studios, content distributors, and film translation and localization companies that have previously been involved in film production in Russia and other countries.
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Finland Sees Rise in Jailed 'Total Objectors' Amid Country's NATO Bid
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/finland-sees-rise-in-jailed-total-objectors-amid-countrys-nato-bid-1104478428.html
November 21, 2022, 7:56 AM
While Finnish law punishes people who refuse both military and alternative service with a prison sentence of six months, Amnesty International sees Finland's jailed conscientious objectors as prisoners of conscience.
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India's Supreme Court to Hear Plea Seeking Judicial Probe Into Morbi Bridge Collapse
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/indias-supreme-court-to-hear-plea-seeking-judicial-probe-into-morbi-bridge-collapse-1104477247.html
November 21, 2022, 7:16 AM
The British-era suspension bridge in Morbi, a city in Gujarat, India, collapsed on October 30, resulting in the death of 135 people. Local police initiated an investigation, in which nine people have been arrested so far.
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Stoltenberg Tells Sweden, Finland to Expand Anti-Terrorism Cooperation With NATO
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/stoltenberg-tells-sweden-finland-to-expand-anti-terrorism-cooperation-with-nato-1104477008.html
November 21, 2022, 7:10 AM
Ankara has previously accused the two Nordic nations of harboring Kurdish rebel groups outlawed in Turkey and provided Stockholm and Helsinki with a list of people it wants extradited. This may prove a tough pill to swallow for Sweden, which has postured itself as a champion of human rights.
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Dozens of Russian Firms Reportedly Hacked Since August Due to Microsoft Email Vulnerability
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/dozens-of-russian-firms-hacked-since-august-due-to-microsoft-email-vulnerability-1104478190.html
November 21, 2022, 6:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Dozens of Russian small and medium-sized businesses have been hacked since August 2022 due to vulnerability of the Microsoft Exchange work email server, with cybercriminals demanding a ransom for not publishing the stolen data, digital risk management company BI.Zone told Sputnik.
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Missile Incident in Poland Reveals 'Serious Loophole' in European Air Defense, Germany Warns
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/missile-incident-in-poland-reveals-serious-loophole-in-european-air-defense-germany-warns-1104476535.html
November 21, 2022, 6:21 AM
Berlin is going to offer Warsaw state-of-the-art defense systems amidst ongoing crisis around Ukraine.
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Turkey Could Conduct Land Operation in Syria, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/turkey-could-conduct-land-operation-in-syria-reports-say-1104477362.html
November 21, 2022, 5:49 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - The air operation that Turkey has carried out in northern Syria could be the first step toward a land operation, Turkish media reported.
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Tokyo Reportedly Intended to Help Countries That Did Not Support Condemnation of Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/tokyo-reportedly-intended-to-help-countries-that-did-not-support-condemnation-of-russia-1104476927.html
November 21, 2022, 5:42 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japan’s Ministry of Finance has discovered that a decision has been made to allocate aid to over a dozen countries that do not share Tokyo’s official stance with respect to Russia’s special operation in Ukraine, a Japanese broadcaster reported.
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Tokayev Wins Presidential Election in Kazakhstan With 81.31%, Preliminary Results by CEC Show
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/tokayev-wins-presidential-election-in-kazakhstan-with-8131-preliminary-results-show-1104476811.html
November 21, 2022, 5:37 AM
ASTANA (Sputnik) - Incumbent Kazakh leader Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has won the snap presidential election in the country with 81.31% of the votes, Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC) Nurlan Abdirov said on Monday, citing preliminary results.
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NYT Confirms Authenticity of Videos Showing Russian PoWs Executed by Ukrainians
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/nyt-confirms-authenticity-of-videos-showing-russian-pows-executed-by-ukrainians-1104475965.html
November 21, 2022, 4:18 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The New York Times has confirmed that videos circulating online of more than ten Russian Prisoners of War (PoW) getting executed by Ukrainians were filmed in the village of Makeevka at the time of its recapture by the Ukrainian forces.
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Ecuador Fans Chant 'We Want Beer' At World Cup
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/ecuador-fans-chant-we-want-beer-at-world-cup-1104475661.html
November 21, 2022, 3:47 AM
Qatar banned alcohol sales inside the eight stadiums hosting the FIFA World Cup this month, after insisting that beer would be available for fans during the event.
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Death Toll From Fire in Central Moscow Rises to Seven - Emergency Services
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/death-toll-from-fire-in-central-moscow-rises-to-seven---emergency-services-1104475388.html
November 21, 2022, 3:35 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A total of seven people died in a fire that occurred in the center of the Russian capital, in Komsomolskaya Square, local emergency services told Sputnik.
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Cuban President to Visit China This Week - Foreign Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/cuban-president-to-visit-china-this-week---foreign-ministry-1104475270.html
November 21, 2022, 3:22 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel will be on a state visit to China from November 24-26, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying said on Monday.
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Hong Kong Chief Executive Tests Positive For COVID-19 After APEC Summit
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/hong-kong-chief-executive-tests-positive-for-covid-19-after-apec-summit---government-1104475139.html
November 21, 2022, 2:48 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee tested positive for the coronavirus after returning from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit that took place in Bangkok, Thailand, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region informs.
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EU Supports Creation of Central Asia Transport Corridors Independent of Russia - Borrell
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/eu-supports-creation-of-central-asia-transport-corridors-independent-of-russia---borrell-1104474983.html
November 21, 2022, 2:15 AM
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - The European Union is looking to expand cooperation with Central Asian countries, including in what concerns energy supplies and building transport corridors that do not depend on Russia, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said.
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Trump Confirms He Will Not Return to Twitter
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/trump-confirms-he-will-not-return-to-twitter-1104474818.html
November 21, 2022, 2:02 AM
Elon Musk reinstated Trump on Saturday night after a 24-hour poll. His account and previous tweets are now visible but he has not sent any tweets since being reinstated.
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Pentagon Chief to Meet With Indonesian Defense Minister in Jakarta
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/pentagon-chief-to-meet-with-indonesian-defense-minister-in-jakarta-1104474685.html
November 21, 2022, 1:47 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has arrived in Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, to meet with Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto and other officials.
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Blinken Says Concerned Over 'Escalating Violence' Against Protesters in Iran
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/blinken-says-concerned-over-escalating-violence-against-protesters-in-iran-1104474550.html
November 21, 2022, 1:08 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has expressed concern over the harsh measures taken to combat anti-government protesters in Iran.
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Kazakhstan's Snap Presidential Election Legitimate, Observers Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221121/kazakhstans-snap-presidential-election-legitimate-observers-say-1104474425.html
November 21, 2022, 12:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Members of the Russian Federation Council, the upper house of the Federal Assembly of Russia, who were invited as observers to the snap presidential election in Kazakhstan, told Sputnik that there were no serious violations during the voting.
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