Macron to Visit China in Early April to Discuss Ukrainian Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/macron-to-visit-china-in-early-april-to-discuss-ukrainian-crisis-1107799901.html
February 25, 2023, 1:28 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron said Saturday that he would go to China in early April to discuss the Ukrainian crisis and urge Beijing to put pressure on Moscow on the back of a newly-released Chinese peace plan for Ukraine.
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Shallow 5.3-Magnitude Quake Hits Central Turkiye
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/shallow-53-magnitude-quake-hits-central-turkey-afad-says-1107799318.html
February 25, 2023, 1:16 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A shallow 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck the province of Nigde in central Turkiye on Saturday afternoon, causing no apparent damage, the head of the Turkish disaster management authority AFAD said.
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Light Pollution Threatens to Rob Humanity of Starry Skies, Astronomers Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/light-pollution-threatens-to-rob-humanity-of-starry-skies-astronomers-say-1107797982.html
February 25, 2023, 1:11 PM
The mounting effect of light pollution may result a situation where “a child born today in a place where 250 stars are visible now would only be able to see 100 stars on their 18th birthday,” two astronomers say.
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'Manifesto For Peace' Mass Rally Takes Place in Berlin
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/manifesto-for-peace-mass-rally-takes-place-in-berlin-1107791862.html
February 25, 2023, 12:49 PM
Recent opinion polls have shown that the majority of Germans (45%) are against further supplies of weapons to Ukraine.
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Pence Reveals When He Could Announce 2024 Presidential Election Bid
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/pence-reveals-when-he-could-announce-2024-presidential-election-bid-1107795333.html
February 25, 2023, 12:14 PM
Earlier, it was reported that several other GOP members were thought to signal their readiness to run for the presidency soon, including former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and South Carolina Senator Tim Scott.
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Ghana's Ex-President Gathers Support for 2024 Election Race
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/ghanas-ex-president-gathers-support-for-2024-election-race-1107796793.html
February 25, 2023, 12:11 PM
John Dramani Mahama was the president of Ghana from 2012 to 2017. He lost previous elections in 2016 and 2020 as a candidate for the current main opposition National Democratic Congress party.
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Netanyahu's Office Defends His Remark About People Protesting Judicial Reform
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/netanyahus-office-defends-his-remark-about-people-protesting-judicial-reform-1107792647.html
February 25, 2023, 11:32 AM
On Tuesday, the Israeli parliament supported a key part of a controversial judicial overhaul at first reading, despite protests throughout the country against a bill that critics see as a threat to democracy.
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Chinese Defense Ministry Sends Delegation to Europe to Discuss International Security
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/chinese-defense-ministry-sends-delegation-to-europe-to-discuss-international-security-1107797049.html
February 25, 2023, 11:24 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China’s Defense Ministry says it has sent a delegation to the European Union to hold talks on international security and trust building.
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Biden Says Sees No Benefit in China's Ukraine Peace Plan, Doubts Beijing Will Arm Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/biden-says-sees-no-benefit-in-chinas-ukraine-peace-plan-doubts-beijing-will-arm-russia-1107796346.html
February 25, 2023, 11:14 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden said he sees nothing in China’s proposed peace plan for Ukraine that would benefit any country but Russia.
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Peru’s President Recalls Ambassador to Mexico, Downgrades Relations
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/perus-president-recalls-ambassador-to-mexico-downgrades-relations-1107796193.html
February 25, 2023, 10:56 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - The President of Peru, Dina Boluarte has announced her decision to recall the Peruvian ambassador to Mexico and reduce the level of relations with that country following criticism from Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
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EU's New Sanctions Against Russia Target 96 Firms, Ban Sputnik Arabic, RT Arabic
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/new-eu-sanctions-against-russia-target-121-individuals-legal-entities-1107795474.html
February 25, 2023, 10:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union's 10th package of sanctions against Russia targets 96 organizations and bans the broadcasting of the RT Arabic channel and the Sputnik Arabic, the Council of the European Union said on Saturday.
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Russia's Security Council Deputy Head: US Military Aid to Ukraine to Reach $50Bln Soon
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/russias-security-council-deputy-head-us-military-aid-to-ukraine-to-reach-50bln-soon-1107793296.html
February 25, 2023, 9:39 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Total US military aid to Ukraine will amount to about $50 billion in the near future, not counting European "transfers," Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said on Saturday.
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Kenya to Build Mombasa LPG Plant to Eliminate Firewood Use by 2025
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/kenya-to-build-mombasa-lpg-plant-to-eliminate-firewood-use-by-2025-1107792504.html
February 25, 2023, 9:32 AM
Nairobi's energy consumption strategy is focused on the greater adoption of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as a clean cooking solution. To achieve this goal, the country takes both regulatory and practical steps.
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After 'Hellish' Ukrainian Rule, Kherson Refugees Find New Life in Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/after-hellish-ukrainian-rule-kherson-refugees-find-new-life-in-russia-1107711622.html
February 25, 2023, 9:00 AM
As civilians from Kherson are jump-starting their lives in southern Russia's Krasnodar region after fleeing from Ukrainian troops, many of them say that only Russia has given them the chance to survive.
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Russia Not Leaving New START 'Very Important', Ex-Pentagon Advisor Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/russia-not-leaving-new-start-very-important-ex-pentagon-advisor-says-1107791681.html
February 25, 2023, 8:11 AM
On Wednesday, the Russian parliament's lower and upper houses approved a bill to suspend Russia's participation in the New START Treaty, a decision that was announced by President Vladimir Putin during his address to the Federal Assembly earlier this week.
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Woman Who Returned Lady Gaga's Dogs Suing Singer For Not Paying Her $500,000 Reward
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/woman-who-returned-lady-gagas-dogs-suing-singer-for-not-paying-her-500000-reward-1107791272.html
February 25, 2023, 7:20 AM
In February 2021, Lady Gaga's two French bulldogs were stolen in a robbery, in which Gaga's assistant was shot.
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Biden Says He Won't Visit Ohio Despite Outrage Over Federal Response to Toxic Spill
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/biden-says-he-wont-visit-ohio-despite-outrage-over-federal-response-to-toxic-spill-1107790319.html
February 25, 2023, 5:49 AM
The Biden administration is under fire over its response to the February 3rd Ohio train wreck, with some Republicans berating POTUS for making a surprise visit to Ukraine on Monday rather than travelling to the site of the derailment in the town of East Palestine.
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Military Aid & China's Peace Plan: POTUS Breaks Down US Intentions on Ukraine Conflict
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/military-aid--chinas-peace-plan-biden-breaks-down-us-intentions-on-ukraine-conflict-1107787619.html
February 25, 2023, 5:11 AM
With all eyes on the Ukraine conflict, the US and its allies have continued to double down on its sanctions regime and effectively shrugged off efforts to bring the conflict to a close. Instead, moves to hike up arms sales have only prevailed.
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Suspension of Russia’s FATF Membership ‘Dangerous Step,’ Russian Ambassador Warns
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/suspension-of-russias-fatf-membership-dangerous-step-russian-ambassador-warns-1107789152.html
February 25, 2023, 5:00 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The suspension of Russia’s membership in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) could significantly harm global efforts to fight money laundering, Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said.
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'New Level Harassment': Alex Jones Claims DOJ Wants to Give His Cat to Sandy Hook Families
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/new-level-harassment-alex-jones-claims-doj-wants-to-give-his-cat-to-sandy-hook-families-1107787452.html
February 25, 2023, 4:09 AM
Infowars host Alex Jones has claimed the US Department of Justice is trying to take his cat as payment for the settlement stemming from the lawsuit filed by Sandy Hook shooting victims' families. According to Jones, the DOJ have suggested he is using cat to hid money, US media reports.
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Beating War Drums: US Claims China ‘Considering’ Russian Military Aid Despite Beijing's Peace Calls
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/beating-war-drums-us-claims-china-considering-russian-military-aid-despite-beijings-peace-calls-1107787816.html
February 25, 2023, 3:54 AM
Friday morning, Beijing-time, China released a 12-point document titled “China’s Position on the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis.” In response, US officials immediately called the document a distraction meant to obscure the country’s alleged support of Russia.
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Zaporozhye Authorities Believe Sanctions Against ZNPP Confirm It Is Russia-Owned
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/zaporozhye-authorities-believe-sanctions-against-znpp-confirm-it-is-russia-owned-1107788226.html
February 25, 2023, 3:44 AM
SIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) - The introduction of US sanctions against the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) suggests that the NPP has been recognized by the West as being part of Russia, Vladimir Rogov, a member of the main council of the Zaporozhye regional administration, said.
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Iran Reveals Newly Developed Long-Range Missile With Mach 13 Top Speed
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/iran-reveals-newly-developed-long-range-missile-with-mach-13-top-speed-1107786669.html
February 25, 2023, 2:46 AM
Iran says it has developed a long-range hypersonic missile capable of reaching any of the US regional military bases in the area.
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Brazil’s President Calls on Countries Not Involved in Ukraine Conflict to Promote Peace
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/brazils-president-calls-on-countries-not-involved-in-ukraine-conflict-to-promote-peace-1107786997.html
February 25, 2023, 1:51 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says all the countries that are not involved in the conflict in Ukraine need to work on pushing for peace talks.
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US Judge Rules Against Seizing $3.5Bln From Afghan Central Bank in 9/11 Case, Documents Reveals
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/us-judge-rules-against-seizing-35bln-from-afghan-central-bank-in-911-case-documents-reveals-1107786833.html
February 25, 2023, 1:43 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A judge at the US District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled against the request by relatives of victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks to seize $3.5bln in frozen funds from the Afghan Central Bank in order to pay off debts owed by the ruling Taliban, court documents showed.
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Russia Plans to Increase Foreign Trade With Latin America, Asia and Africa
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/russia-plans-to-increase-foreign-trade-with-latin-america-asia-and-africa-1107786370.html
February 25, 2023, 1:29 AM
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Russia plans to boost foreign trade with Latin America, Asia and Africa, as Western countries continue their sanctions pressure, Russian Ambassador to Paraguay Alexander Pisarev said.
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Scientists Get Front Row Viewing of Black Hole Devouring Mysterious Gas Cloud
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/scientists-get-front-row-viewing-of-black-hole-devouring-mysterious-gas-cloud-1107786080.html
February 25, 2023, 12:46 AM
Scientists have been observing the X7 gas-dust cloud for two decades using instruments at the Keck Observatory on Hawaii's Mauna Kea. They have now claimed that the cloud will be torn apart as it accelerates towards the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way.
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NATO’s Special Meme Operation
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/natos-special-meme-operation-1107785932.html
February 25, 2023, 12:21 AM
The United States government has never been known for its ability to seem cool. But that hasn’t stopped them from trying, even in the most inappropriate situations.
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Elections & Lithium Mining: Why is the US Suddenly Running 'Get Out the Vote Ads' in Nigeria?
https://sputniknews.com/20230225/elections--lithium-mining-why-is-the-us-suddenly-running-get-out-the-vote-ads-in-nigeria-1107784963.html
February 25, 2023, 12:11 AM
Nigeria, Africa's most populous country and largest economy is set to hold national elections on Saturday, February 25.
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'He Says He's Not Done': US First Lady Says Biden Ready to Run for Reelection in 2024
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/he-says-hes-not-done-us-first-lady-says-biden-ready-to-run-for-reelection-in-2024-1107783829.html
February 24, 2023, 11:20 PM
Jill Biden, wife of US President Joe Biden, during an exclusive interview with the Associated Press, hinted unequivocally that her husband is preparing to run in the 2024 US election
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El Salvador Moves 2,000 Inmates to Americas' Largest Prison
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/el-salvador-moves-2000-inmates-to-americas-largest-prison-1107784678.html
February 24, 2023, 10:57 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - El Salvador has transferred 2,000 suspected gang members to what is considered to be the Americas' largest prison, President Nayib Bukele said.
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East Palestine Residents File Lawsuit for Train Derailment, Pollution - Law Firm
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/east-palestine-residents-file-lawsuit-for-train-derailment-pollution---law-firm-1107783918.html
February 24, 2023, 10:39 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Residents of East Palestine in Ohio filed a class action lawsuit against Norfolk Southern to seek restitution for the pollution and massive fire in the aftermath of the infamous train derailment accident, Hagens Berman, one of the law firms representing the victims, said in a press release.
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Russian Envoy: ‘Nothing Sacred’ After Canada Sanctions Soviet Hockey Star, Women in Space
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/russian-envoy-nothing-sacred-after-canada-sanctions-soviet-hockey-star-women-in-space-1107783590.html
February 24, 2023, 9:40 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Canada’s sanctions on Soviet ice hockey icon Vladislav Tretiak, as well as two legendary female cosmonauts Valentina Tereshkova and Svetlana Savitskaya demonstrate that nothing is sacred any more for the Canadian government when it comes to relations with Russia, Russian Ambassador in Ottawa Oleg Stepanov told Sputnik.
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Top US Diplomat Says Americans Dislike Countries ‘Bullying’ Each Other
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/top-us-diplomat-says-americans-dislike-countries-bullying-each-other-1107783089.html
February 24, 2023, 9:07 PM
WASHINGTON, February 24 (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday that Americans dislike seeing countries bully each other, despite the United States maintaining an armed presence at approximately 750 bases across 80 countries.
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Report: Dems, GOP to Formalize Process of Removing Congressional Members from Committees
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/report-dems-gop-to-formalize-process-of-removing-congressional-members-from-committees-1107782916.html
February 24, 2023, 9:01 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The speaker of the US House of Representatives and the House minority leader have begun taking steps to create a bipartisan task force that will formalize the process of removing members of Congress from the committees they serve on, aides to both leadership officials told US media.
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PLA Fighter Jet Confronts US Navy Spy Plane With CNN Crew Aboard Over South China Sea
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/pla-fighter-jet-confronts-us-navy-spy-plane-with-cnn-crew-aboard-over-south-china-sea-1107782664.html
February 24, 2023, 8:47 PM
A recent report by US news company CNN included encounters with Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and warships while riding along in a US Navy P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft over the South China Sea.
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Suspicious Package Thrown Near Russian Consulate General in Greece
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/suspicious-package-thrown-near-russian-consulate-general-in-greece-1107782510.html
February 24, 2023, 8:20 PM
ATHENS (Sputnik) - The Greek police blocked a street outside the Russian Consulate General in the port city of Thessaloniki on Friday after an unknown man threw a suspicious package near the representative office, Juliana Gaifutdinova, acting Russian consul general in Thessaloniki, told Sputnik.
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Ukraine's Zelensky Hopes to Woo Asia, Africa, Latin America to Back His 'Peace Formula'
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/ukraines-zelensky-hopes-to-woo-asia-africa-latin-america-to-back-his-peace-formula-1107781880.html
February 24, 2023, 8:16 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he wanted to win over countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America that were not yet on board with his "peace formula" plan for ending the conflict with Russia.
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Archeologists Stunned After Discovering Possible Purpose of Square Hole in 3,500-Year-Old Skull
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/archeologists-stunned-after-discovering-possible-purpose-of-square-hole-in-3500-year-old-skull-1107781310.html
February 24, 2023, 7:16 PM
The Late Bronze Age remains were discovered in what is today northern Israel, with scientists positing two competing hypotheses to explain the invasive (and likely very painful) procedure on the poor human being's skull.
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Bolton Says Trump Would Withdraw From NATO If Reelected
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/bolton-says-trump-would-withdraw-from-nato-if-reelected-1107780867.html
February 24, 2023, 7:06 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump would withdraw from NATO if reelected in 2024, his former national security advisor John Bolton said on Friday.
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Putin, Erdogan Discuss Situation in Ukraine, Istanbul Agreements
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/putin-erdogan-discuss-situation-in-ukraine-istanbul-agreements-1107780468.html
February 24, 2023, 6:56 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan exchanged views on the situation around Ukraine, and the implementation of Istanbul agreements on the export of grain from Ukraine and the supply of food and fertilizers from Russia, the Kremlin said on Friday.
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Kazakh Energy Firm Suggests Russia's Gazprom Build Gas Pipeline to China Via Kazakhstan
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/kazakh-energy-firm-suggests-russias-gazprom-build-gas-pipeline-to-china-via-kazakhstan-1107780309.html
February 24, 2023, 6:48 PM
ASTANA (Sputnik) - Kazakh energy company Qazaq Gaz has pitched an initiative to Gazprom for the Russian energy giant consider an establishment of a new gas pipeline from Russia to China that would run through Kazakhstan's east and contribute to bringing gas to it, Qazaq Gaz deputy board chairman Arman Kasenov said on Friday.
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‘We Have No Idea Where All This Money’s Going’: MTG Announces ‘Audit of Ukraine’ Aid Bill
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/we-have-no-idea-where-all-this-moneys-going-mtg-announces-audit-of-ukraine-aid-bill-1107778650.html
February 24, 2023, 6:42 PM
US Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) announced on Friday that she had introduced a bill on Friday to force an audit of Washington’s extensive aid to Ukraine, which has totaled over $100 billion in the year since the conflict began.
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Russian Ambassador to UN: Western Leaders Lied in Past, Keep Lying Now
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/russian-ambassador-to-un-western-leaders-lied-in-past-keep-lying-now-1107780009.html
February 24, 2023, 6:28 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The leaders of the Western countries have repeatedly deceived Russia and want to do so at present, Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said on Friday.
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EU to Post Border Guards to North Macedonia From April Amid Migration Surge
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/eu-to-post-border-guards-to-north-macedonia-from-april-amid-migration-surge-1107779533.html
February 24, 2023, 6:19 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union authorized a deal with North Macedonia on Friday that allows EU border guards to operate throughout the Balkan nation from April, following calls for tougher actions on illegal migration from front-line member states, the Council of the European Union said.
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Macron Ready to Discuss Constitutional Changes on Corsica's Status: Report
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/macron-ready-to-discuss-constitutional-changes-on-corsicas-status-report-1107779014.html
February 24, 2023, 6:15 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron has announced his readiness to discuss constitutional amendments that would grant autonomy to the Mediterranean island of Corsica, French news agency reported on Friday.
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Austin Says He Has Not Spoken to Chinese Counterpart for 'Couple of Months'
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/austin-says-he-has-not-spoken-to-chinese-counterpart-for-couple-of-months-1107778334.html
February 24, 2023, 6:02 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Friday he has not spoken to his Chinese counterpart for a "couple of months" and hopes Wei Fenghe schedules a phone call.
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Iran-Russia Ties Not Directed Against Third States, West Should Look in Mirror Before Lectures: Spox
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/iran-russia-ties-not-directed-against-third-states-west-should-look-in-mirror-before-lectures-spox-1107777719.html
February 24, 2023, 5:56 PM
The strategic partnership between Russia and Iran expanded dramatically over the last year as Moscow’s relations with the West slumped to an unprecedented post-Cold War low. Through 2022, the two countries ramped up trade and signed a series of strategic cooperation agreements in energy, defense, banking, and other areas.
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EU Commission Says No Evidence Found of China Providing Weapons to Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/eu-commission-says-no-evidence-found-of-china-providing-weapons-to-russia-1107778156.html
February 24, 2023, 5:37 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union has not found any evidence that would suggest China is supplying weapons to Russia to help in its military operation in Ukraine, EU Commission Foreign Affairs spokesperson Nabila Massrali said on Friday.
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US Admits Russian Economy Showing Resilience to Sanctions, Says Their Impact Can ‘Take Time’
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/us-admits-russian-economy-showing-resilience-to-sanctions-says-their-impact-can-take-time-1107777617.html
February 24, 2023, 5:21 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Russian economy is showing resilience as Western sanctions take time to produce the intended results, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on Friday.
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Wallace Says NATO Allies Could Get RAF Jets in Return for Gifting MiGs to Kiev
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/wallace-says-nato-allies-could-get-raf-jets-in-return-for-gifting-migs-to-kiev-1107773595.html
February 24, 2023, 5:12 PM
While Downing Street has pledged to train Ukrainian pilots on Royal Air Force fighters, it insists it will not supply any before the end of the conflict with Russia. But Poland Slovakia have previously offered Soviet combat jets to Kiev.
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US Ready to Engage in Negotiations on Ukraine But 'Nature of Peace' Matters Most: Blinken
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/us-ready-to-engage-in-negotiations-on-ukraine-but-nature-of-peace-matters-most-blinken-1107777313.html
February 24, 2023, 5:12 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The United States is ready to engage in diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in Ukraine but what matters is the nature of peace that would ensue, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Friday.
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China Reportedly Preparing to Launch 13,000-Satellite Network to ‘Suppress’ Starlink Supremacy
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/china-reportedly-preparing-to-launch-13000-satellite-network-to-suppress-starlink-supremacy-1107776910.html
February 24, 2023, 5:02 PM
China is reportedly looking to create its own low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation of internet satellites to challenge Starlink’s domination of the field, according to reports in Chinese media on Friday.
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First Humans From Africa May Have Brought Archery to Europe, Study Reveals
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/first-humans-from-africa-may-have-brought-archery-to-europe-study-reveals-1107774417.html
February 24, 2023, 4:53 PM
Archaeological studies suggest that mechanically propelled weapons like a bow and arrow suddenly emerged in the Eurasian record following the arrival of anatomically and behaviorally modern humans about 45,000 to 42,000 years ago. Meanwhile, evidence for weapon use during the preceding periods in the region remains scarce.
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Hunter Biden's Close Friend & 'Emotional Pillar' Reportedly Cooperating With GOP Investigators
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/hunter-bidens-close-friend--emotional-pillar-reportedly-cooperating-with-gop-investigators-1107776287.html
February 24, 2023, 4:50 PM
Hunter Biden's key associate, former Rosemont Seneca businessman Eric Schwerin, has reportedly agreed to provide information to the GOP House Oversight Committee, which is examining the younger Biden's questionable financial operations.
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'Peace Without Arms' Rally Takes Place in Germany's Dresden
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/peace-without-arms-rally-takes-place-in-germanys-dresden-1107758857.html
February 24, 2023, 3:58 PM
The rally comes against the backdrop of extensive Western military assistance to Kiev worth tens of billions of dollars which Moscow has repeatedly slammed as adding "fuel to the fire" of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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Ukraine Crisis Endgame May Consist of West Forcing Kiev to Accept ‘Bastard Compromise’ With Moscow
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/ukrainian-crisis-endgame-may-consist-of-west-forcing-kiev-to-accept-bastard-compromise-with-moscow-1107773348.html
February 24, 2023, 3:38 PM
The US and its allies sabotaged Russian-Ukrainian peace negotiations last spring, sparking the conflict’s escalation into a full-on Russia-NATO proxy war and dramatically increasing the costs in Ukrainian and Russian blood and treasure. 10 months later, Western observers finally appear to be looking for a way out.
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NI Republicans and Loyalists 'United' Against Terror Attack on Police Detective
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/ni-republicans-and-loyalists-united-against-terror-attack-on-police-detective-1107768399.html
February 24, 2023, 3:26 PM
Police in Northern Ireland have so far arrested four men over the shooting of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell in Omagh on Wednesday evening. Their investigation has focused on Republican splinter group the New IRA.
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Nigerian Police Arrest Opposition MP With Stack of Money Allegedly Intended for Vote Buying
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/nigeria-police-arrest-opposition-mp-with-stack-of-money-allegedly-intended-for-vote-buying-1107772001.html
February 24, 2023, 3:23 PM
On Saturday, Nigeria will hold its next presidential and general elections, which have been characterized by a close race between pro-government and opposition candidates. The authorities stated that they have taken all necessary measures to ensure order in the country and the normal course of elections.
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Burkina Faso to Enlist 5,000 Soldiers to Bolster Fight Against Terrorism
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/burkina-faso-to-enlist-5000-soldiers-to-bolster-fight-against-terrorism-1107769358.html
February 24, 2023, 2:54 PM
Since 2015, the West African nation, which was the scene of two military coups last year, has been suffering from the jihadist violence that hit Mali and Niger a few years ago and spread beyond their borders. Amid worsening security issues, the country's military government has launched a campaign to recruit more soldiers and tackle the insurgency.
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Mystery DNA of Organisms 'Unknown to Science' Found in Chile's Atacama Desert
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/mystery-dna-of-organisms-unknown-to-science-found-in-chiles-atacama-desert--1107771827.html
February 24, 2023, 2:38 PM
Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the most arid places on the planet, in some places resembles Mars. But unlike the red planet, the dusty desert isn’t lifeless, as researchers using state-of-the-art equipment have discovered.
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Balloon Paranoia Much? Mystery Orb On Japanese Beach Sparks Wild Theories
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/balloon-paranoia-much-mystery-orb-on-japanese-beach-sparks-wild-theories-1107770375.html
February 24, 2023, 2:07 PM
The mysterious metal ball that drifted ashore on a beach in Hamamatsu City, Japan, earlier in the week had confounded local police and come amid the latest UFO craze, sparked after the Pentagon's downing of a Chinese balloon, along with other 'objects' spotted in the skies over the US.
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Washington Finds No Evidence of US Aid to Kiev ‘Being Misused or Misspent’
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/washington-finds-no-evidence-of-us-aid-to-kiev-being-misused-or-misspent-1107768007.html
February 24, 2023, 1:23 PM
This week, Russian President Vladimir Putin estimated that the US and its allies had already poured over $150 billion in weapons and economic "assistance" to Ukraine for the West’s proxy war against Russia, with US support alone topping $113 billion in 2022. A growing number of Americans have asked just where their tax dollars are going.
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Hitting the ‘Rewind’ Button & Travelling Through Time is Possible, Study Hints
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/hitting-the-rewind-button--travelling-through-time-is-possible-study-hints-1107767441.html
February 24, 2023, 12:50 PM
The possibility of time travel – the concept of movement between certain points in time – has long captivated the minds of both scientists and science fiction writers alike. Scientific theories about time travel abound, interspersed with terms like wormholes, black holes, and space-time warp.
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Beijing on Platform for Ukraine Talks: Efforts for Peaceful Settlement Should Be Supported
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/beijing-on-platform-for-ukraine-talks-efforts-for-peaceful-settlement-should-be-supported-1107767142.html
February 24, 2023, 11:40 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - All efforts for a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis should be encouraged and supported, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Friday.
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South Africa's Eskom Appoints Chief Financial Officer Calib Cassim as Interim CEO
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/south-africas-eskom-appoints-chief-financial-officer-calib-cassim-as-interim-ceo-1107766530.html
February 24, 2023, 11:36 AM
On Wednesday, South African utility company Eskom stated that Andre de Ruyter, its chief executive, had been released from his position with "immediate effect" following a special board meeting held the same day.
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White House Announces New Sanctions Against Russia Over Military Operation
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/white-house-announces-new-sanctions-against-russia-over-military-operation-1107766716.html
February 24, 2023, 11:15 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The White House announced a new set of additional sanctions against Russia on Friday that marks the one-year anniversary of Moscow's military operation in Ukraine.
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John ‘Never Seen a War He Didn’t Like’ Bolton Lauds Biden’s Purported Plan to Send Troops to Taiwan
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/john-never-seen-a-war-he-didnt-like-bolton-lauds-bidens-purported-plan-to-send-troops-to-taiwan-1107765641.html
February 24, 2023, 10:41 AM
US media reported Thursday that Washington is considering sending between 100 and 200 troops to Taiwan for training purposes, in violation of foundational agreements on relations with China.
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New $2Bln Ukraine Aid Package Includes HIMARS Ammo, Switchblade Drones, Pentagon Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/new-2bln-ukraine-aid-package-includes-himars-ammo-switchblade-drones-pentagon-says-1107765980.html
February 24, 2023, 10:40 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The newly announced $2 billion military assistance package for Ukraine includes additional ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and Switchblade 600 drones, among other weaponry, the Pentagon said.
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Zimbabwe Cuts Payment Period Under $3.5Bn Compensation Deal With Land-Stripped White Farmers
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/zimbabwe-cuts-payment-period-under-35bn-compensation-deal-with-land-stripped-white-farmers--1107763538.html
February 24, 2023, 10:38 AM
In July 2020, the country's government signed a compensation deal with white farmers whose land was expropriated during a land redistribution program that took place in the early 2000s under former President Robert Mugabe. Since then, Zimbabwe has repeatedly missed payment deadlines stipulated by the initial agreement.
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Ohio Train Wreck '100% Preventable,' Could Have Been Avoided With ‘Earlier Warning,’ NTSB Chair Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/ohio-train-wreck-100-preventable-could-have-been-avoided-with-earlier-warning-ntsb-chair-says-1107764216.html
February 24, 2023, 10:30 AM
The Ohio, East Palestine derailment of February 3 has sparked a blame game over railroad safety regulations, as the Biden administration has faulted Norfolk Southern for neglect and the administration of his predecessor, Donald Trump, for loosening safety technology regulations on railroad companies during his tenure.
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Why Western Sanctions Against Russia Failed
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/why-western-sanctions-against-russia-failed-1107713475.html
February 24, 2023, 10:00 AM
Sanctions were meant to deliver a swift and devastating blow to the Russian economy, one that would take years to recover from. Much to the dismay of Western politicians, however, not only did Russia survive the sanctions storm, but it has the potential to emerge even stronger than before.
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How US' False Flags Record Prompts Public to Trust Hersh's Nord Stream Bombshell Even More
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/how-us-false-flags-record-prompts-public-to-trust-hershs-nord-stream-bombshell-even-more-1107748821.html
February 24, 2023, 9:58 AM
Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Seymour Hersh previously teased about unveiling the mechanism of Nord Stream’s destruction. Despite the media silence surrounding his latest expose, the journalist's research keeps attracting the public’s attention, as the US and its Nordic allies remain tight-lipped about the incident.
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Snow Storm Leaves Some 800,000 People Without Electricity in Northeastern US
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/snow-storm-leaves-some-800000-people-without-electricity-in-northeastern-us--1107763327.html
February 24, 2023, 9:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Almost 800,000 consumers have been left without electricity in the northeastern part of the United States due to a heavy snow storm, the monitoring service poweroutage.us said.
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Russia, Turkiye to Resume Active Talks on Gas Hub in Near Future: Source
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/russia-turkiye-to-resume-active-talks-on-gas-hub-in-near-future-source-1107765025.html
February 24, 2023, 9:54 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Active negotiations on the gas hub between Ankara and Moscow, which were suspended due to the devastating earthquakes in southeastern Turkiye, will resume in the near future, a source familiar with the talks told Sputnik on Friday.
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Euro Zone Core Inflation at New Record High as ECB Gears Up to Hike Interest Rates
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/euro-zone-core-inflation-at-new-record-high-as-ecb-gears-up-to-hike-interest-rates--1107761696.html
February 24, 2023, 8:24 AM
In mid-February European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde reiterated to EU lawmakers in Strasbourg that the ECB intended to raise borrowing costs by another half-point in March “in view of the underlying inflation pressures." Lagarde added that the bank would then "evaluate" subsequent monetary policy.
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US May Reportedly Send Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier For Drills With South Korea
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/us-may-reportedly-send-nuclear-powered-aircraft-carrier-for-drills-with-south-korea-1107762721.html
February 24, 2023, 8:12 AM
SEOUL (Sputnik) - South Korea and the United States are discussing a possible deployment of a US nuclear-powered aircraft carrier during a joint military exercise in March, a South Korean news agency reported on Friday, citing sources.
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North Korea Warns US That Continued 'Hostility' May Be Considered 'Declaration of War'
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/north-korea-warns-us-that-continued-hostility-may-be-considered-declaration-of-war-1107760225.html
February 24, 2023, 6:31 AM
The Korean People's Army test-fired four "Hwasal-2 strategic cruise missiles" from the northeastern city of Kim Chaek towards the Sea of Japan, according to reports in North Korean media on Friday morning, with the weapons tests announcement coinciding with war games hosted by the Pentagon involving US and South Korean forces.
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US Congressman Says Nuland & Blinken 'Are Dangerous Fools Who Can Get Us All Killed'
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/us-congressman-says-nuland--blinken-are-dangerous-fools-who-can-get-us-all-killed-1107759759.html
February 24, 2023, 5:52 AM
“Nobody is pushing this war more than Nuland,” Elon Musk said on 22 February, in response to a US media report about Russia’s reaction to recent comments by the US State Department official in support of strikes on Crimea. Victoria Nuland’s words confirm Washington's intimate involvement in the Ukraine conflict, Russia had stated.
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Forget Cold War Stance & Politicization: What Did China Say in Its Position Paper on Ukraine Crisis?
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/forget-cold-war-stance--politicization-what-did-china-say-in-its-position-paper-on-ukraine-crisis-1107754814.html
February 24, 2023, 4:53 AM
China earlier indicated that it would be issuing its position paper on the ongoing Ukraine conflict, with representatives previously underscoring that Beijing fully intended to take on a “constructive role” in its closure.
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Hungary Opposes EU's Attempt to Prolong Review of Russia Sanctions Up to One Year
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/hungary-opposes-to-eus-attempt-to-prolong-review-of-russia-sanctions-up-to-one-year-1107758384.html
February 24, 2023, 4:42 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The European Union has made an attempt to increase the period of review of the sanctions lists against Russia from six months to a year while discussing the 10th sanctions package, but Budapest did not support it, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said in an interview with RIA Novosti.
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Who is Marianne Williamson, the First Democrat to Announce Her Presidential Bid for 2024?
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/who-is-marianne-williamson-the-first-democrat-to-announce-her-presidential-bid-for-2024-1107757292.html
February 24, 2023, 4:15 AM
Williamson, 70, has appeared on popular interview shows like Oprah, Larry King Live and Bill Maher's Real Time to promote her work as a spiritual lecturer, counselor and author. The best-selling author and political activist has written 14 books, four of which have been New York Times bestsellers in the “Advice” or “How To” category.
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NATO Ruthlessly Mocked for Comparing Russia-Ukraine Conflict to Fantasy Movies
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/nato-ruthlessly-mocked-for-comparing-russia-ukraine-conflict-to-fantasy-movies-1107756760.html
February 24, 2023, 3:43 AM
When NATO’s Twitter account uploaded a bizarre mishmash of movie references in an unsuccessful effort to reach Western audiences, the most popular reply read: “Russia should win for this tweet alone.”
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Marianne Williamson Enters 2024 Presidential Battle, Becomes Biden's First Democratic Challenger
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/marianne-williamson-enters-2024-presidential-battle-becomes-bidens-first-democratic-challenger--1107755304.html
February 24, 2023, 2:50 AM
Her bid for presidency comes on the heels of Biden’s faltering approval ratings: currently 51.7% of Americans approve of the work their president is doing. Biden has not officially announced his reelection campaign, but has stated he intends to run.
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Anti-Air Activity Over Iran’s Karaj Tied to Training Exercises - Not Attack, Iranian Media Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/anti-air-activity-over-irans-karaj-tied-to-training-exercises---not-attack-iranian-media-reports-1107755625.html
February 24, 2023, 2:19 AM
Social media networks are abuzz with rumors after videos surfaced that appeared to show an Iranian anti-aircraft battery in the city of Karaj firing rounds into the sky, seemingly at random. But all the gunfire and smoke near the Tehran suburb were actually just part of a military training exercise, Iranian media is reporting.
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US Repatriates Two Brothers Held at Guantanamo Detention Center for 20 Years Without Charges
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/us-repatriates-two-brothers-held-at-guantanamo-detention-center-for-20-years-without-charges-1107754682.html
February 24, 2023, 1:38 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US repatriated to Pakistan two more Guantanamo Bay detainees, reducing the number left to 32, the Pentagon said in a statement.
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US Justified Sabotage of Nord Stream Pipelines by Need for EU's Support for NATO - Hersh
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/us-justified-sabotage-of-nord-stream-pipelines-by-need-for-eus-support-for-nato---hersh-1107754522.html
February 24, 2023, 1:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Biden administration has justified the sabotage of the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines by the need for Europe's support for NATO in its proxy war against Russia, Pulitzer Prize-winning US investigative journalist Seymour Hersh said on Thursday.
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Russia's Rocket With Unmanned Spaceship Launched to ISS to Replace Soyuz MS-22 Spacecraft
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/russias-rocket-with-unmanned-spaceship-launched-to-iss-to-replace-soyuz-ms-22-spacecraft-1107754394.html
February 24, 2023, 1:00 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Soyuz-2.1a rocket with the Soyuz MS-23 unmanned spacecraft was launched into orbit from Baikonur Cosmodrome to the International Space Station (ISS) on Friday, a Sputnik correspondent reported from the Mission Control Center near Moscow.
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After Claiming Azov No Longer ‘Far-Right,’ ADL Slaps Label on US Shooter Who Used Their Nazi Symbol
https://sputniknews.com/20230224/after-claiming-azov-no-longer-far-right-adl-slaps-label-on-us-shooter-who-used-their-nazi-symbol-1107754193.html
February 24, 2023, 12:53 AM
A careful analysis of the ADL’s report reveals an alarming double standard in which wearers of a notorious Nazi symbol are labeled “far-right” – and which are not.
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UNICEF Says Over 45,000 Syrians Received Cash Relief After Earthquake, Program to Expand
https://sputniknews.com/20230223/unicef-says-over-45000-syrians-received-cash-relief-after-earthquake-program-to-expand-1107753184.html
February 23, 2023, 11:36 PM
RIYADH (Sputnik) - More than 45,000 Syrians received cash relief from UNICEF following the recent devastating earthquakes, with the program set to expand to include thousands more, Adele Khodr, UNICEF regional director for the Middle East and North Africa, told Sputnik.
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Russian Defense Ministry: Ukraine Has Intensified Preparations for Invasion of Transnistria
https://sputniknews.com/20230223/russian-defense-ministry-ukraine-has-intensified-preparations-for-invasion-of-transnistria-1107752990.html
February 23, 2023, 11:07 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has intensified preparations for the invasion of Transnistria, which poses a threat to Russian peacekeepers, the Russian military will respond to this in an adequate manner, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
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Video: Wisconsin Mall's Parking Garage Partially Collapses, No Injuries Reported
https://sputniknews.com/20230223/video-wisconsin-malls-parking-garage-partially-collapses-no-injuries-reported-1107752818.html
February 23, 2023, 10:52 PM
The outdoor mall in Glendale features 84 stores and services on about 1,200,000 square feet of land, according to Malls.com.
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UNHCR Says Attention to Humanitarian Matters in Africa Not Adequate, Special Envoy Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230223/unhcr-says-attention-to-humanitarian-matters-in-africa-not-adequate---special-envoy-1107752491.html
February 23, 2023, 10:18 PM
RIYADH (Sputnik) - Ambassador Mohamed Abdi Affey, UNHCR Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa told Sputnik that while there is attention paid to Africa's humanitarian issues, it is still not adequate.
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US National Safety Board: No Indication Driver of Crashed East Palestine Train Did Anything Wrong
https://sputniknews.com/20230223/us-national-safety-board-no-indication-driver-of-crashed-east-palestine-train-did-anything-wrong-1107751867.html
February 23, 2023, 9:56 PM
The operator of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed and caught fire in eastern Ohio earlier this month did nothing wrong, according to a preliminary report by the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released on Thursday.
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North Korea Test-Fired Four Cruise Missiles in Latest Show of 'War Posture'
https://sputniknews.com/20230223/north-korea-test-fired-four-cruise-missile-in-latest-show-of-war-posture-1107752049.html
February 23, 2023, 9:45 PM
The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) broke a several-year calm period last September when it began a slew of new missile tests it said were in response to provocative war games carried out by Japan, South Korea, and the United States. The latter two have remained in a legal state of war with the DPRK since 1950.
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Saudi Arabia Relief Center Ready to Help East Ukraine If Requested - Supervisor General
https://sputniknews.com/20230223/saudi-arabia-relief-center-ready-to-help-east-ukraine-if-requested---supervisor-general-1107751753.html
February 23, 2023, 9:21 PM
RIYADH (Sputnik) - Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Al-Rabeeah, adviser to the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center told Sputnik that the center will help the people in eastern Ukraine if such a request comes from their authorities.
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Panic Over Will Smith Oscars Slap Prompts Creation of ‘Crisis Team’ for Future Incidents
https://sputniknews.com/20230223/panic-over-will-smith-oscars-slap-prompts-creation-of-crisis-team-for-future-incidents--1107751255.html
February 23, 2023, 9:17 PM
The Will Smith slap incident occurred at last year’s Oscars, a shocking moment that saw the actor slap stand up comedian Chris Rock on stage while he was presenting the award for best documentary feature. Rock had made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s appearance, triggering Smith to walk up on stage and slap Rock.
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Disgraced Producer Harvey Weinstein Sentenced to 16 Years in Jail for 2013 Rape, Sexual Assault
https://sputniknews.com/20230223/disgraced-producer-harvey-weinstein-sentenced-to-16-years-in-jail-for-2013-rape-sexual-assault-1107750967.html
February 23, 2023, 8:15 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for raping and assaulting a woman in Los Angeles in 2013.
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Delivery of US Abrams Tanks to Ukraine May Take Up to 1 Year or More - Army Secretary
https://sputniknews.com/20230223/delivery-of-us-abrams-tanks-to-ukraine-may-take-up-to-1-year-or-more---army-secretary-1107750806.html
February 23, 2023, 7:57 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The delivery of US-made Abrams tanks to Ukraine may take up to a year or even more, despite Kiev's ongoing calls to speed up the process, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said Thursday.
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UK Defense Chief Ready to Send More Tanks to Ukraine to Replace Losses as Army Runs Critically Low
https://sputniknews.com/20230223/uk-defense-chief-ready-to-send-more-tanks-to-ukraine-to-replace-losses-as-army-runs-critically-low-1107749817.html
February 23, 2023, 6:55 PM
Britain has already committed 14 of its 227 Challenger 2 main battle tanks to Ukraine in support of the NATO proxy war against Russia in Ukraine. British defense officials have sounded the alarm about these deliveries, complaining that the government has not budgeted new spending to replace the equipment and ammunition being sent east.
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