Russia's Gazprom Sees Very Big Prospects on Asian Gas Market, CEO Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230219/russias-gazprom-sees-very-big-prospects-on-asian-gas-market-1107594542.html
February 19, 2023, 12:58 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian energy giant Gazprom is looking to diversify its gas exports and sees the Asian market as particularly promising, its chief executive said in a TV show aired Sunday.
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Russia Slams IDF Airstrike Against Damascus as Violation of International Law by Israel
https://sputniknews.com/20230219/russia-slams-idf-airstrike-against-damascus-as-violation-of-international-law-by-israel-1107593489.html
February 19, 2023, 12:27 PM
The Syrian military said that at least five people died as a result of Israel’s airstrike on the capital Damascus and surrounding areas on February 19.
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'A Line in the Sand’: UK Army Chief May Quit in Protest Against Planned Personnel Cuts
https://sputniknews.com/20230219/a-line-in-the-sand-uk-army-chief-may-quit-in-protest-against-planned-personnel-cuts-1107592158.html
February 19, 2023, 12:12 PM
The planned reduction has come under fire from Tory backbenchers, amid reports that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is unwilling to increase defense spending.
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Japan, US Hold Joint Air Drills Over Sea of Japan After North Korea's Missile Launch
https://sputniknews.com/20230219/japan-us-hold-joint-air-drills-over-sea-of-japan-after-north-koreas-missile-launch-1107593141.html
February 19, 2023, 12:03 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Japan and the United States conducted joint air exercises over the Sea of Japan in response to North Korea's recent missile launch, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) said on Sunday.
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Calling Crimea 'Legitimate Target' for Strikes Shows US as Instigator of Tensions, Kremlin Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230219/calling-crimea-legitimate-target-for-strikes-shows-us-as-instigator-of-tensions-kremlin-says-1107592937.html
February 19, 2023, 11:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The recent statement of US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland that labeled Crimea as a legitimate target of Ukrainian strikes underscores the depth of disagreement between the United States and Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday.
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Protesters Hold Rally Against Moldovan Government's Energy Policies in Kishinev
https://sputniknews.com/20230219/protesters-hold-rally-against-moldovan-governments-energy-policies-in-kishinev-1107592370.html
February 19, 2023, 11:20 AM
Protesters have been holding rallies amid concerns about soaring utility prices that they blame on the energy policy of the government.
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Taliban Deny Reports Alleging They Banned Contraception for Women
https://sputniknews.com/20230219/taliban-deny-reports-alleging-they-banned-contraception-for-women-1107591659.html
February 19, 2023, 11:03 AM
KABUL (Sputnik) - The Taliban* are not banning the sale of contraceptives to women, Afghanistan's Health Ministry spokesman Sharafat Zaman Amar told Sputnik, denying recent reports in Western media.
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German Foreign Minister May Run for Chancellor as Ruling Coalition Flounders, Media Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20230219/german-foreign-minister-may-run-for-chancellor-as-ruling-coalition-flounders-media-reports-1107591357.html
February 19, 2023, 10:32 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock would run for chancellor if the governing coalition lost voters' confidence over its handling of the conflict in Ukraine, media reported.
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Some Buildings in Citadel of Damascus Damaged in Suspected Israeli Air Strike
https://sputniknews.com/20230219/some-buildings-in-citadel-of-damascus-damaged-in-israeli-air-strike-1107591205.html
February 19, 2023, 9:49 AM
DAMASCUS (Sputnik) - Some buildings that are part of the Citadel of Damascus suffered considerable damage as a result of an Israeli air attack on the Syrian capital in the early hours of Sunday, the Directorate-General of Antiquities and Museums said.
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Prince Andrew Keeps Eagle Eye on Harry & Meghan's US Life, Mulling 'New Career', Report Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230219/prince-andrew-keeps-eagle-eye-on-harry--meghans-us-life-mulling-new-career-report-says-1107589987.html
February 19, 2023, 9:47 AM
The Duke of York has kept away from public life as a royal since being stripped of his honorary military roles and his HRH honorific after the links to Jeffrey Epstein implicated him in the late convicted pedophile's sex trafficking and abuse network.
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Africa Knows Its Enemy: Ugandan FM Lambasts 'Western Colonizers' for Attempts to Isolate Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20230219/africa-knows-its-enemy-ugandan-fm-lambasts-western-colonizers-for-attempts-to-isolate-russia-1107589040.html
February 19, 2023, 9:42 AM
In the wake of Russia's military operation in Ukraine, the West has been exerting the utmost pressure internationally, compelling countries to cut ties with with Moscow and threatening sanctions in a bid to isolate the largest country in the world, an attempt that seems to have yielded no fruit in the former colonies across the African continent.
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US Administration Covering Up Reports on Biden's Mental Health, Ex-White House Doctor Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230219/us-administration-covering-up-reports-on-bidens-mental-health--ex-white-house-doctor-says-1107589205.html
February 19, 2023, 7:23 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US Congressman and former White House physician Ronny Jackson accused the US administration of concealing reports on the mental health of President Joe Biden after a recent physical examination found him "fit for duty."
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Russia, Burkina Faso to Create Joint Commission on Trade, Foreign Minister Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230219/russia-burkina-faso-to-create-joint-commission-on-trade-foreign-minister-says-1107588640.html
February 19, 2023, 7:18 AM
ADDIS ABABA (Sputnik) - Burkina Faso is negotiating a joint commission on economic cooperation and trade with Russia, Burkinabe Foreign Minister Olivia Rouamba told Sputnik in an interview.
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Russia Boosts Production of Kinzhal Hypersonic Missiles
https://sputniknews.com/20230219/russia-boosts-production-of-kinzhal-hypersonic-missiles-1107588335.html
February 19, 2023, 7:13 AM
The state-of-the-art Kinzhal missile has a speed of Mach 10 and the ability to maneuver in flight, making it virtually invulnerable to enemy air and missile defense systems.
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US Fuels Ukrainian Crisis While Trying to Slander Russia, Envoy Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230219/us-fuels-ukrainian-crisis-while-trying-to-slander-russia-envoy-says-1107588087.html
February 19, 2023, 6:36 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Washington is trying to justify its actions aimed at exacerbating the Ukraine crisis by accusing Russia of alleged crimes in Ukraine, Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said commenting on the recent remarks of US Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Number of Britons Turning to Food Banks Skyrockets Amid Cost of Living Crisis, Study Shows
https://sputniknews.com/20230219/number-of-britons-turning-to-food-banks-skyrockets-amid-cost-of-living-crisis-study-shows-1107587717.html
February 19, 2023, 6:11 AM
The cost of living crisis continues to affect the UK economy and ordinary Brits amid reports that the country’s inflation is falling for a third consecutive month; however, it remains in double digits and near its highest levels in 40 years.
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Beijing Says Washington Should 'Repair Damage' Caused Amid 'Spy Balloon' Craze
https://sputniknews.com/20230219/beijing-says-washington-should-repair-damage-caused-amid-spy-balloon-craze-1107587466.html
February 19, 2023, 5:13 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China's Central Foreign Affairs Office Director Wang Yi has called on Washington to change the direction of bilateral relations that have been affected by the scandal, raised in the US regarding the "balloon incident".
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Robots and Limestone Are Being Used To Save Coral Reefs
https://sputniknews.com/20230219/robots-and-limestone-are-being-used-to-save-coral-reefs-1107587245.html
February 19, 2023, 4:44 AM
The destruction and die-off of coral reefs are hurting the environment, eliminating a crucial ecosystem that promotes biodiversity. Professionals have tried breeding corals in nurseries, cross-breeding to get more resistant species, and experimenting with adding microorganisms to corals with varying degrees of success.
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Japan Increases Ammunition Storage Facilities: How Will the Public Take It?
https://sputniknews.com/20230219/japan-increases-ammunition-storage-facilities-how-will-the-public-take-it-1107542920.html
February 19, 2023, 4:02 AM
In 2023, Japan's Defense Ministry plans to launch the construction of 10 large ammunition storage facilities at the bases of land and sea units of the Self-Defense Forces, including in Oita and Aomori prefectures, Japanese media reported, citing government sources.
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Thousands Protest Against Judicial Reform Across Israel
https://sputniknews.com/20230219/thousands-protest-against-judicial-reform-across-israel---reports-1107586958.html
February 19, 2023, 3:25 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Nearly 250,000 people have participated in nationwide protests against the Israeli government's controversial judicial reform, The Jerusalem Post reports citing the organizers of the demonstrations.
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Death Toll From Cyclone Gabrielle in New Zealand Rises to 11
https://sputniknews.com/20230219/death-toll-from-cyclone-gabrielle-in-new-zealand-rises-to-11-1107586835.html
February 19, 2023, 3:20 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The death toll from the flooding and landslides in New Zealand caused by Cyclone Gabrielle has gone up to 11, according to the New Zealand Police.
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Blinken Warns Against Further Escalation of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
https://sputniknews.com/20230219/blinken-warns-against-further-escalation-of-israeli-palestinian-conflict--state-department-1107586526.html
February 19, 2023, 2:16 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has discussed the Israeli-Palestinian conflict over the phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price informs.
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Jimmy Carter Rejects Medical Treatment, Chooses Hospice Care
https://sputniknews.com/20230219/jimmy-carter-rejects-medical-treatment-chooses-hospice-care-1107586154.html
February 19, 2023, 2:05 AM
The 39th US president, Jimmy Carter, has refused further medical treatment and decided to spend the rest of his life at home with his family in Georgia, "receiving hospice care instead of additional medical intervention", said The Carter Center in a statement.
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Top US Navy Admiral Wanted to Use Ship to Treat COVID, Was Met With Suspicion, Emails Show
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/top-us-navy-admiral-wanted-to-use-ship-for-treating-covid-was-considered-plotting-media-reports--1107585468.html
February 18, 2023, 11:44 PM
During the COVID-19 pandemic, New York had the highest number of confirmed cases of any state in the USA. A new investigation reveals that mistrust among senior officials towards each other also contributed to the plight.
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Five Reported Dead Following Israeli Air Attack on Damascus - Videos
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/five-dead-following-air-attack-on-damascus--1107585830.html
February 18, 2023, 11:36 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - At least five people were killed as a result of the Israeli air attack on the Syrian capital of Damascus, which happened overnight, state media reported.
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Blinken Warns China's Wang Yi About ‘Consequences’ of Supporting Russia - State Department
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/blinken-warns-chinas-wang-yi-about-consequences-of-supporting-russia---state-department-1107585215.html
February 18, 2023, 11:01 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told China's Central Foreign Affairs Office Director Wang Yi that Beijing could face certain "consequences" if it helps Moscow in what concerns the "evasion" of sanctions introduced against Russia over its special military operation in Ukraine.
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Blinken Says US Not Looking for ‘New Cold War’ or Conflict With China, Discussed Balloon
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/blinken-says-us-not-looking-for-new-cold-war-or-conflict-with-china-discussed-balloon-1107585052.html
February 18, 2023, 9:58 PM
WASHINGTON, February 19 (Sputnik) - The United States understands the importance of dialogue and is not looking for a conflict with China or a "new Cold War," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told China's Central Foreign Affairs Office Director Wang Yi.
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NATO's Stoltenberg Rejects Ukraine's Demands on Cluster Bombs Supply
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/natos-stoltenberg-rejects-ukraines-demands-on-cluster-bombs-supply-1107584897.html
February 18, 2023, 9:12 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Saturday rejected Ukraine's demands on the supply of cluster bombs, saying that the alliance delivered artillery and other types of weapons to Kiev and did not recommend to deploy such bombs.
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G7 FMs Reaffirm Importance of Continuing, Expanding Grain Deal
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/g7-fms-reaffirm-importance-of-continuing-expanding-grain-deal-1107584619.html
February 18, 2023, 7:40 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The G7 foreign ministers on Saturday reaffirmed the importance of continuing and expanding the Black Sea Grain Initiative and called on Moscow to accelerate inspections and operation pace to meet global demand.
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Baerbock's 'Full Circle': German Foreign Minister Says Putin Should Do '360 Degree' Turn
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/baerbocks-full-circle-german-foreign-minister-says-putin-should-do-360-degree-turn-1107584075.html
February 18, 2023, 7:07 PM
Quite a few social media users made fun of Baerbock online after she apparently failed to realize what would it mean to "change by 360 degrees."
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Amsterdam to Downsize Russian Diplomatic Mission
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/amsterdam-to-downsize-russian-diplomatic-mission-1107582646.html
February 18, 2023, 6:50 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The Netherlands has decided to downsize the Russian diplomatic mission in Amsterdam because Moscow allegedly sends spies instead of diplomatic workers, Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra said on Saturday.
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FBI Secretly Snatched Trove of Civil War-Era Gold, Treasure Hunter Claims
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/fbi-secretly-snatched-trove-of-civil-war-era-gold-treasure-hunter-claims-1107582363.html
February 18, 2023, 6:40 PM
The treasure hunter and his colleague claim to have evidence that a clandestine night dig was conducted at the site the gold might have been buried at, and that the FBI "went to some large effort to cover up that night dig.”
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Hungary's Orban Says Europe May End Up Sending Troops to Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/hungarys-orban-says-europe-may-end-up-sending-troops-to-ukraine-1107582191.html
February 18, 2023, 5:42 PM
BUDAPEST (Sputnik) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban cautioned Europe on Saturday that it could sleepwalk into a direct armed confrontation with Russia by sending increasingly deadly weapons to Ukraine.
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Nigeria's Daily Oil Production Keeps Growing, Reaches 1.6 Million Bpd, NNPC Chief Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/nigerias-daily-oil-production-keeps-growing-reaches-16-million-bpd-nnpc-chief-says-1107579701.html
February 18, 2023, 5:28 PM
Nigeria's real gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to reach $574.3 billion in 2023 and continue to grow in following years, according to the International Monetary Fund. A November report by Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics says the oil sector contributes 5.66% to the country's total real GDP.
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Protest in Tel-Aviv Against Judicial Reform
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/protest-in-tel-aviv-against-judicial-reform-1107571734.html
February 18, 2023, 4:42 PM
Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin rolled out a proposed legal reform package on January 4 that would limit the authority of the High Court of Justice, as well as give the cabinet control over the selection of new judges and allow the parliament to override the court's rulings with an absolute majority.
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Seymour Hersh Says He May Write More About Nord Stream's Destruction
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/seymour-hersh-says-he-may-write-more-about-nord-streams-destruction-1107580071.html
February 18, 2023, 4:08 PM
In his bombshell expose earlier this month, Hersh claimed that the United States is directly responsible for sabotaging the Nord Stream pipeline.
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Sweden, Finland Should Join NATO by Mid-July, Bloc Chief Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/sweden-finland-should-join-nato-by-mid-july--bloc-chief-says-1107581077.html
February 18, 2023, 3:48 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Saturday that he was actively working to ensure that Sweden and Finland join the bloc by the NATO summit in Lithuania, scheduled for July 11-12.
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African States Turned Down on Debt Relief & Forced to Pay 'Extortionate' Rates, UN Chief Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/african-states-turned-down-on-debt-relief--forced-to-pay-extortionate-rates-un-chief-says-1107578795.html
February 18, 2023, 3:05 PM
The 36th African Union (AU) Summit kicked off on Saturday at the headquarters of the organization in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, bringing together African leaders from across the continent, as well as leading international figures. The participants are discussing various regional issues, mainly focusing on economy and persisting financial constraints.
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French Adventurer Shares Story of Sailing With Russians After Atlantic Rescue
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/french-adventurer-shares-story-of-sailing-with-russians-after-atlantic-rescue-1107580171.html
February 18, 2023, 3:01 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French adventurer Lucas Monteu has shared his story of sailing with a Russian tanker crew after he and his companion dog Venus were stranded aboard a drifting yacht in the middle of the Atlantic.
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The Circle Closes: Bankman-Fried's Сonfidant Nears Plea Deal, Ex-FTX Head Banned From VPNs
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/the-circle-closes-bankman-frieds-sonfidant-nears-plea-deal-ex-ftx-head-banned-from-vpns-1107569917.html
February 18, 2023, 2:39 PM
Prosecutors believe that a member of Bankman-Fried's team could provide authorities with valuable information. In this case, Bankman-Fried will find it harder to prove his innocence in the face of fraud charges.
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‘Monster Missile’: Does North Korea Have ICBMs Capable of Reaching US?
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/monster-missile-does-north-korea-have-icbms-capable-of-reaching-us--1107575437.html
February 18, 2023, 2:37 PM
North Korea test-launched more missiles, including ballistics, in 2022 than any other year on record, showing determination to go ahead with such activity for months to come.
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Roscosmos Says No Damage Detected on Soyuz MS-22 Spacecraft's Radiator
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/roscosmos-says-no-damage-detected-on-soyuz-ms-22-spacecrafts-radiator-1107579437.html
February 18, 2023, 2:36 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian chief designers at the Roscosmos state space corporation have inspected a radiator of the Soyuz MS-22 manned spacecraft, which is being prepared for launch, after two cases of depressurization earlier occurred at a similar spaceship, and did not detect any damage, the corporation said on Saturday.
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Japanese, South Korean Military Gauge Range of North's Latest Missile
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/japanese-south-korean-military-gauge-range-of-norths-latest-missile-1107579147.html
February 18, 2023, 2:30 PM
TOKYO/SEOUL (Sputnik) - The missile fired on Saturday from North Korea can potentially travel 14,000 kilometers (8,700 miles) and reach the US mainland, Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada said.
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Footprint Left by 'Large Predator' Dinosaur From Jurassic Era Found in England
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/large-footprint-left-by-large-predator-dinosaur-from-jurassic-era-found-in-england-1107574611.html
February 18, 2023, 2:13 PM
The footprint was supposedly left by a large therapod dinosaur from the Middle Jurassic age, and appears to be the one of largest tracks discovered in the area to date.
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Russian Military Accuses Ukraine of Using Toxic Munition Near Ugledar - Photo
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/russian-military-accuses-ukraine-of-using-toxic-munition-near-ugledar---photo-1107577918.html
February 18, 2023, 2:13 PM
DONETSK (Sputnik) - Ukraine's army dropped a munition carrying an unidentified toxin on the positions of the Russian military near the villages of Urozhainoye and Velikaya Novoselka in the Ugledar direction, Russian military officials told Sputnik.
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US Admits Problems Recruiting Soldiers: Is Army Now Turning to Influencers?
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/us-admits-problems-recruiting-soldiers-is-army-now-turning-to-influencers-1107469879.html
February 18, 2023, 1:54 PM
One day, Instagram influencer @haylujan surprised her followers. It turned out that she was already serving in the US Army. The post, which has since been deleted, stood out from the rest on her profile, which boasts more than 133,000 followers. After her revelations, more and more military green began to appear on Lujan's profile.
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Death Toll From Earthquakes in Turkiye Rises to 40,642
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/death-toll-from-earthquakes-in-turkiye-rises-to-40642-1107576897.html
February 18, 2023, 1:48 PM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - The death toll from powerful earthquakes in Turkiye that hit the country earlier this month has risen to 40,462 people, Yunus Sezer, the head of the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD), said on Saturday.
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Suspension of Mali, Burkina Faso, Guinea From African Union to Be Reviewed, Council Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/suspension-of-mali-burkina-faso-guinea-from-african-union-to-be-reviewed-council-says-1107572260.html
February 18, 2023, 12:48 PM
The African Union (AU) is currently holding the 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, albeit without four permanent members - Sudan, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Guinea, - whose participation in the organization was halted due to military coups over the past few years.
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Mass Peace Rally Takes Place in Munich
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/mass-peace-rally-takes-place-in-munich--1107571022.html
February 18, 2023, 12:31 PM
This comes as the 59th Munich Security Conference, the world's largest foreign policy and defense forum held annually since 1963, has entered its second day.
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China to Release Position Paper on Ukraine by Month-End
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/china-to-release-position-paper-on-ukraine-by-month-end-1107573824.html
February 18, 2023, 12:07 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China will draft and present a document by the end of February in which its position on the Ukraine crisis will be outlined, Central Foreign Affairs Office Director Wang Yi said on Saturday.
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‘Another Cylinder to Economic Engine’: Hungary, Germany Seeking to Bolster Defense Ties
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/another-cylinder-to-economic-engine-hungary-germany-seeking-to-bolster-defense-ties--1107568516.html
February 18, 2023, 11:25 AM
Berlin and Budapest have repeatedly locked horns over European allegations that the rule of law is eroding in the EU member state; however, this hasn't prevented German companies from continuing to make direct investments into the Hungarian economy.
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Putin Greets African Union Summit, Calls It 'Effective Mechanism for Multilateral Cooperation'
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/putin-greets-african-union-summit-calls-it-effective-mechanism-for-multilateral-cooperation-1107570268.html
February 18, 2023, 11:23 AM
The two-day 36th African Union (AU) Summit, which focuses primarily on economic issues, began in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Saturday chaired by Senegalese President Macky Sall.
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Germany Froze Russian Assets Worth $5.7Bln Since Start of Operation in Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/germany-froze-russian-assets-worth-57bln-since-start-of-operation-in-ukraine--1107572965.html
February 18, 2023, 11:19 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany has frozen Russian assets worth 5.32 billion euros ($5.7 billion) since the start of the special military operation in Ukraine nearly a year ago, the local newspaper reported on Saturday, citing data from the German Finance Ministry.
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Lockheed Martin Wins $1.1Bln Deal to Manage, Engineer Navy Missile Systems
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/lockheed-martin-wins-11bln-deal-to-manage-engineer-navy-missile-systems-1107572644.html
February 18, 2023, 11:10 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Lockheed Martin has won a more than $1.1 billion US Navy modification contract for missile engineering development and systems integration, the Department of Defense announced in a press release.
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Study Names Black Holes as Likely Source of Dark Energy
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/study-names-black-holes-as-likely-source-of-dark-energy-1107571105.html
February 18, 2023, 11:03 AM
The researchers based their theory on observations of supermassive black holes located in distant elliptical galaxies.
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North Korean Missile Likely to Have Fallen Within Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone, Tokyo Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/north-korean-missile-likely-to-have-fallen-within-japans-exclusive-economic-zone-tokyo-says--1107571839.html
February 18, 2023, 10:48 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The ballistic missile launched by North Korea toward the Sea of Japan is likely to have fallen within Japan's exclusive economic zone, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Sunday.
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Ghanian International Footballer Atsu Dead at 31 in Aftermath of Turkiye's Quake
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/ghanian-international-footballer-atsu-dead-at-31-in-aftermath-of-turkiyes-quake-1107570857.html
February 18, 2023, 10:28 AM
Atsu, who previously played for the English clubs Chelsea, Everton and Newcastle, had been missing since the earthquakes hit Turkiye on February 6 killing almost 40,000 people.
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How West Creates 'New Abnormality:' Poet Pushkin is French? War is Peace? What's Next?
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/how-west-creates-new-abnormality-poet-pushkin-is-french-war-is-peace-whats-next-1107568934.html
February 18, 2023, 9:43 AM
Following the beginning of Russia's special military operation in Ukraine, western countries not only sanctioned the country's economy and political establishment but launched a "canceling" campaign against Russian culture. Great Russian artists were depicted as Ukrainians alongside "Russian dancers," and this phenomenon seems to gain momentum.
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Ukraine to Receive Modern Fighter Jets Only When Hostilities End
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/ukraine-to-receive-modern-fighter-jets-only-when-hostilities-end-1107570493.html
February 18, 2023, 9:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine will receive cutting-edge fighter jets such as Eurofighter Typhoon only after the end of hostilities in the country, UK Defense Minister Ben Wallace told German weekly on Saturday.
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Bondholders to Suffer More Losses Than Bilateral Creditors, Ghana Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/bondholders-to-suffer-more-losses-than-bilateral-creditors-ghana-says-1107567885.html
February 18, 2023, 9:28 AM
The problem of high external debt persists in a number of African countries. According to a 2022 report by the World Bank, more than half of all low-income countries, most of which are Africa, do not manage to pay their foreign debts. Ghana is among them, with $37.4 billion in public debt as of October 2022, of which 58% is external.
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North Korea Reportedly Launches Ballistic Missile Toward Sea of Japan
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/north-korea-reportedly-launches-ballistic-missile-toward-sea-of-japan-1107569427.html
February 18, 2023, 9:02 AM
SEOUL (Sputnik) - North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan on Saturday, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.
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US Slaughterhouse Cleaning Firm Hired Over 100 Underage Kids For Overnight Shifts: Federal Probe
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/us-slaughterhouse-cleaning-firm-hired-over-100-underage-kids-for-overnight-shifts-federal-probe-1107566832.html
February 18, 2023, 8:54 AM
The company rejects the allegations, arguing that they pursue a "zero-tolerance policy” on employing anyone under age 18.
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Russian Gas Supplies to Europe Via Ukraine Up by 9.5% to 39.2Mln Cubic Meters
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/russian-gas-supplies-to-europe-via-ukraine-up-by-95-to-392mln-cubic-meters-gazprom-says-1107568697.html
February 18, 2023, 8:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The volume of Russian gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine via the Sudzha entry point has increased by 9.5% to 39.2 million cubic meters as of Saturday compared to the day before, Russian energy giant Gazprom said.
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Peru's Parliament Declares Colombian President Persona Non Grata Over Remarks on Police
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/perus-parliament-declares-colombian-president-persona-non-grata-over-remarks-on-police-1107567723.html
February 18, 2023, 8:18 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Peruvian parliament approved a motion to declare Colombian President Gustavo Petro persona non grata in response to his statements comparing the Peru police to Nazis, the parliament's press office said.
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Sturgeon's Departure Leaves Scottish National Party Without Obvious Successor, Experts Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/sturgeons-departure-leaves-scottish-national-party-without-obvious-successor-experts-say-1107567181.html
February 18, 2023, 7:28 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik), Kirill Krasilnikov - Outgoing Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's time in office is marked by progressive rhetoric that has not been fully matched by tangible public policy results and her departure leaves ruling Scottish National Party (SNP) without a clear leader, experts told Sputnik.
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White House to Hold Secret Talks With Taiwan's Delegation Next Week, Media Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/white-house-to-hold-secret-talks-with-taiwans-delegation-next-week-media-reports-1107567033.html
February 18, 2023, 7:11 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The White House will hold secret talks with Taiwanese Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu and National Security Council chief Wellington Koo next week, British newspaper reported on Saturday, citing sources in the know.
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Birds of a Feather: Kim’s Daughter Reportedly Attends Non-Military Event Along With Her Father
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/birds-of-a-feather-kims-daughter-reportedly-attends-non-military-event-along-with-his-father-1107563513.html
February 18, 2023, 5:26 AM
Kim Jong-un's daughter has been repeatedly seen standing by her father’s side during military events, including a recent a parade to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of North Korea's army.
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UK Prime Minister to Urge Western Countries to Boost Military Support for Kiev, Report Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/uk-prime-minister-to-urge-western-countries-to-boost-military-support-for-kiev-report-says-1107563102.html
February 18, 2023, 5:04 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, during his speech at the Munich Security Conference this weekend, will call on Ukraine’s allies to "double down" on sending advanced capabilities to Kiev, a British newspaper reported.
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Video: NASA Confirms Arrival of 450-Kilogram Meteor That Struck Texas City
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/video-nasa-confirms-arrival-of-450-kilogram-meteor-that-struck-texas-city-1107562695.html
February 18, 2023, 4:25 AM
It is believed that between 5 and 6 tons of meteorites - or 2,000 tons per year - fall to Earth per day. Most meteorites found weigh from a few grams to several tens of tonnes. More recently, one such meteorite fell in south Texas.
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Broken Records: Biden After Mississippi Shooting Urges Congress to Act Amid Gun Violence 'Epidemic'
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/broken-records-biden-after-mississippi-shooting-urges-congress-to-act-amid-gun-violence-epidemic-1107562532.html
February 18, 2023, 4:03 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - President Joe Biden in the wake of a mass shooting in Mississippi said gun violence is an epidemic in the US and Congress must take action immediately.
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Tomahawk Failed to Reach Target in Syria: Will It Do Any Better for Japan?
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/tomahawk-failed-to-reach-target-in-syria-will-it-do-any-better-for-japan-1107537525.html
February 18, 2023, 4:03 AM
Japan plans to buy 500 Tomahawk cruise missiles with the latest modification from the US, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said. Sputnik asked a military analyst about the technical characteristics of the upgraded Tomahawk, and most importantly, whether these improved missiles can really enhance Japan's defense capabilities.
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Kirby Unaware of Abrams Tank Procurement Status But Hints Process Could Take ‘Many Months’
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/kirby-unaware-of-abrams-tank-procurement-status-but-hints-process-could-take-many-months-1107560243.html
February 18, 2023, 3:56 AM
WASHINGTON, February 17 (Sputnik) - White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on Friday that he is unaware of where the United States’ procurement of Abrams main battle tanks for Ukraine currently stands, but added that the process could take many more months.
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Navajo Tribe President: Ohio Train Wreck Reminder Not to Transport Toxins Over Public Lands
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/navajo-tribe-president-ohio-train-wreck-reminder-not-to-transport-toxins-over-public-lands-1107562233.html
February 18, 2023, 3:45 AM
WASHINGTON (SPUTNIK) - The train wreck in East Palestine should remind the US government not to transport toxic chemical by rail, something the tribe warned about a few years ago, Navajo Tribe President Jonathan Nez said in a statement to Sputnik.
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Civilians Killed by Ukrainian Troops Used by Kiev in Kherson Region Provocation, Authorities Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/civilians-killed-in-ukrainian-shelling-being-used-by-kiev-in-snigiryovka-provocation---authorities-1107562067.html
February 18, 2023, 3:39 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Kiev is preparing a provocation in the Ukraine-controlled town of Snigiryovka in the Kherson region, planning to pass off civilians killed in Ukrainian troops’ shelling as victims of the Russian military, Yuriy Barbashov, the head of the Snigiryovka district administration, told Sputnik.
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Pentagon Caps Recovery of Downed Chinese Balloon, Two 'Objects' That Set Off Latest UFO Craze
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/all-good-things-end-pentagon-caps-recovery-of-downed-chinese-balloon-that-set-off-latest-ufo-craze-1107561801.html
February 18, 2023, 3:19 AM
The conclusion of the downed balloon's recovery comes nearly two weeks after US President Joe Biden gave the order to shoot down the suspected surveillance balloon, of which consumed the nation and prompted backlash against the president over his 'laxed' response.
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Going Nowhere Fast: Air New Zealand Flight Suffers 16-Hour U-Turn After Chaos Consumes JFK Airport
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/going-nowhere-fast-air-new-zealand-flight-suffers-16-hour-u-turn-after-chaos-consumes-jfk-airport-1107559692.html
February 18, 2023, 2:14 AM
International flights at the John F. Kennedy International Airport were canceled for two days in a row on Friday after a lingering power disruption has cut off operations at the facility's Terminal 1. Latest figures suggest dozens of flights have been axes.
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'Time to Listen': Petition Urging Scholz to Stop Ukraine Military Aid Gains Over 500,000 Signatures
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/time-to-listen-petition-urging-scholz-to-stop-ukraine-military-aid-gains-over-500000-signatures-1107561288.html
February 18, 2023, 12:49 AM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - More than 506,000 people have signed a petition calling on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to stop boosting weapons supplies to Kiev, and to initiate Ukraine peace talks instead, according to the change.org website.
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Trump Will Visit Ohio Town Impacted by Toxic Train Derailment, Media Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/trump-will-visit-ohio-town-impacted-by-toxic-train-derailment-media-reports-1107561149.html
February 18, 2023, 12:42 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump will visit the town of East Palestine, Ohio, next week to meet with people impacted by a train derailment and subsequent "controlled release" of toxic chemicals into the environment, US media reported, citing a source familiar with Trump’s plans.
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Trump Favored Against Biden, Harris in Hypothetical 2024 Presidential Matchups - Poll
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/trump-favored-against-biden-harris-in-hypothetical-2024-presidential-matchups---poll-1107560610.html
February 18, 2023, 12:22 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik ) - Former US President Donald Trump is favored to beat both incumbent Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in hypothetical matchups for the 2024 US presidential election, a Harvard CAPS-Harris poll released exclusively to The Hill detailed.
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US Senator McConnell Claims He'd Provide F-16 Jets to Ukraine If Decision Were Up to Him
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/us-senator-mcconnell-claims-hed-provide-f-16-jets-to-ukraine-if-decision-were-up-to-him-1107560099.html
February 18, 2023, 12:15 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said on Friday that he would provide Ukraine with F-16 fighter aircraft if the decision was up to him.
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Burning Skin, Headaches, Anger & Uncertainty: Ohioans Still Suffering After Toxic Train Wreck
https://sputniknews.com/20230218/burning-skin-headaches-anger--uncertainty-ohioans-still-suffering-after-toxic-train-wreck-1107559329.html
February 18, 2023, 12:04 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, the site of a train wreck that resulted in a so-called controlled release of chemicals, told Sputnik they have continued to experience headaches and burning skin, among other symptoms, and are filled with anxiety about whether they are all subject to long-term health risks such as cancer.
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Truss Calls for Strengthening of Pacific Defense Alliance Against China
https://sputniknews.com/20230217/truss-calls-for-strengthening-of-pacific-defense-alliance-against-china-1107558896.html
February 17, 2023, 10:29 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss called for further development of a Pacific defense alliance on Friday in order to counter China and support Taiwan, as well as ensure peace in the region.
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US Navy Aims to Test-Fire Ground-Launched Version of AARGM-ER Anti-Radar Missile
https://sputniknews.com/20230217/us-navy-aims-to-test-fire-ground-launched-version-of-aargm-er-anti-radar-missile-1107558389.html
February 17, 2023, 10:12 PM
Until photo evidence emerged, the US denied having equipped the Ukrainians with AGM-88 HARM anti-radar missiles, which could be used to target radar sites inside Russia. It’s unclear how, but Kiev has managed to get Soviet-era fighters, once thought incompatible with the missile’s technology, to carry and fire the HARM.
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McKinsey's Senior Managers' Houses Raided in Macron's Campaign Funding Probe, Media Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20230217/mckinseys-senior-managers-houses-raided-in-macrons-campaign-funding-probe-media-reports-1107558725.html
February 17, 2023, 10:07 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - French police officers have raided the houses of four former and acting senior managers of US consulting firm McKinsey as part of the investigation into the funding of French President Emmanuel Macron's 2017 presidential election campaign, the French newspaper reported on Friday, citing sources.
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POTUS is a Terrorist or a Journalist is a Fraud - Why Doesn't Anyone Want to Find Out Which is True?
https://sputniknews.com/20230217/potus-is-a-terrorist-or-a-journalist-is-a-fraud---why-doesnt-anyone-want-to-find-out-which-is-true-1107558080.html
February 17, 2023, 9:38 PM
Corporate ownership of media outlets and consolidation have deteriorated the quality of reporting in numerous ways: accelerating access journalism, gutting local news and investigative reporting, a decreasing willingness to take chances or to invest in projects without a quick return on investment.
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US Inspectors General Say Willing to Send Auditors to Front Lines to Scrutinize Ukraine Aid
https://sputniknews.com/20230217/us-inspectors-general-say-willing-to-send-auditors-to-front-lines-to-scrutinize-ukraine-aid-1107557568.html
February 17, 2023, 8:48 PM
A group of top US oversight officials have indicated their willingness to follow US military aid to Ukraine up to the front lines of the conflict, to ensure the money and materiel is being used for its intended purpose.
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Police: Gunman Arrested After Mississippi Mass Shootings Leaves Six Dead
https://sputniknews.com/20230217/police-gunman-arrested-after-mississippi-mass-shootings-leaves-six-dead-1107557326.html
February 17, 2023, 8:31 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A suspected gunman is in police custody after at least six people were shot dead on Friday in a string of shootings in Tate County, Mississippi, US media reported.
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EU Facing Internal Divisions in Dealing With Migration, Commissioner Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230217/eu-facing-internal-divisions-in-dealing-with-migration-says-eu-commissioner-1107556976.html
February 17, 2023, 7:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union is facing internal divisions in its dealing with migration flows, as member states cannot agree on a common position due to their individual relations with countries of origin of migrants, EU Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson said on Friday.
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US Congress Will Direct Commission to Report on Fleet Electrification, Batteries
https://sputniknews.com/20230217/us-congress-will-direct-commission-to-report-on-fleet-electrification-batteries-1107556243.html
February 17, 2023, 7:30 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Congress will direct a commission to report to lawmakers on the electrification of the United States’ vehicle fleets and battery supply chain policies, US Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Friday.
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Russian, Western Security Experts Urge Nuclear Powers to Review ‘Fail-Safes’: Letter
https://sputniknews.com/20230217/russian-western-security-experts-urge-nuclear-powers-to-review-fail-safes-letter-1107555841.html
February 17, 2023, 6:34 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A group of national security experts from the United States, Europe and Russia published a letter on Friday urging the world’s nuclear powers to conduct internal reviews of their nuclear fail-safes to reduce the risk of an inadvertent incident.
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Rail Firm Refuses to Answer Ohio Citizen's Questions Over Chemical Disaster
https://sputniknews.com/20230217/rail-firm-refuses-to-answer-ohio-citizens-questions-over-chemical-disaster-1107551791.html
February 17, 2023, 6:33 PM
Worried residents of East Palestine expected officials from the railway responsible for the environmental disaster near the Ohio town to turn up for a local meeting — but the company claimed it feared for its employees safety.
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Pentagon Spotted Flying Objects During Trump Era, But Never Informed White House, Says Media
https://sputniknews.com/20230217/pentagon-spotted-flying-objects-during-trump-era-but-never-informed-white-house-says-media-1107555704.html
February 17, 2023, 6:32 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A small circle of intelligence officials at the US Department of Defense under the Trump administration monitored a series of mysterious objects in the atmosphere, but the incidents were never reported to the White House at the time, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing former US officials.
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Moscow Urges Kiev Not to Pass Desire to Benefit Off as Fight Against Global Hunger Threat
https://sputniknews.com/20230217/moscow-urges-kiev-not-to-pass-desire-to-benefit-off-as-fight-against-global-hunger-threat-1107555435.html
February 17, 2023, 6:23 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia is advising Ukraine not to pass profit-seeking off as a fight against threat of world hunger, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Friday, commenting on recent statements by Ukrainian officials about extension of the grain deal.
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Time for Peace Talks? Biden Facing Faded Public Support for Arming Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20230217/time-for-peace-talks-biden-facing-faded-public-support-for-arming-ukraine-1107554952.html
February 17, 2023, 6:22 PM
Public support for Washington's military assistance to Ukraine is waning, according to recent polls. Meanwhile, House Republicans are pushing ahead with their Ukraine Fatigue resolution, leading some US think tanks to suggest that the Biden administration may be laying the groundwork for peace talks.
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US Oil Firms Import 100,000 Barrels of Venezuelan Oil Per Day in February: Source
https://sputniknews.com/20230217/us-oil-firms-import-100000-barrels-of-venezuelan-oil-per-day-in-february-source-1107555232.html
February 17, 2023, 6:17 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The volume of Venezuelan oil imported to the United States by three oil companies amounts to an average of 100,000 barrels per day in February after the Biden administration eased the existing restrictions in November to allow such activity, a source familiar with the matter told Sputnik on Friday.
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Man Starts Speaking With 'Irish Brogue' After Cancer Treatment
https://sputniknews.com/20230217/man-starts-speaking-with-irish-brogue-after-cancer-treatment-1107553631.html
February 17, 2023, 6:03 PM
The patient had apparently never visited Ireland prior to developing his condition and displayed “no neurological examination abnormalities, psychiatric history or MRI of the brain abnormalities at symptom onset.”
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Narrative to Arm Ukraine With Nuclear Weapons to Prevent Conflict 'Dangerous', UN Official Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230217/narrative-to-arm-ukraine-with-nuclear-weapons-to-prevent-conflict-dangerous-un-official-says-1107554734.html
February 17, 2023, 6:02 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The narrative that the conflict in Ukraine could have been avoided if Kiev had been able to keep nuclear weapons after the collapse of the Soviet Union is false and dangerous, United Nations High Representative for Disarmament Affairs Izumi Nakamitsu said on Friday.
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Biden Admin. to Send Medical Team to Ohio to Conduct Tests After Train Wreck
https://sputniknews.com/20230217/biden-admin-to-send-medical-team-to-ohio-to-conduct-tests-after-train-wreck-1107554616.html
February 17, 2023, 5:55 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will deploy a team of medical personnel to East Palestine, Ohio, to conduct testing after the derailing of a train carrying hazardous chemicals earlier in the month, the White House announced on Friday.
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Biden Says Will Speak to Xi to Cool Tensions, ‘Get to the Bottom’ of Balloon Debacle
https://sputniknews.com/20230217/biden-says-will-speak-to-xi-to-cool-tensions-get-to-the-bottom-of-balloon-debacle-1107553078.html
February 17, 2023, 5:01 PM
Amid a new spike in tensions with China, US President Joe Biden has pledged to “get to the bottom” of the issue and cool the tensions by speaking directly to Chinese President Xi Jinping. However, his comments come as a top Pentagon official travels to Taiwan, which Beijing considers a violation of its sovereignty.
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Russia and Uganda Agree on Cooperation to Ensure Epidemiological Safety
https://sputniknews.com/20230217/russia-and-uganda-agree-on-cooperation-to-ensure-epidemiological-safety-1107549002.html
February 17, 2023, 4:43 PM
Russia's consumer rights and health agency delegation has visited Uganda where it held a number of meetings with the nation's top officials. There, Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni met with the Rospotrebnadzor agency's chief Anna Popova to discuss the details of mutual biosafety cooperation.
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