Sputnik Sends Humanitarian Aid to Hospital in Syria's Latakia in Aftermath of Deadly Earthquake
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/sputnik-sends-humanitarian-aid-to-hospital-in-syrias-latakia-in-aftermath-of-deadly-earthquake-1108220717.html
March 9, 2023, 2:14 PM
On Wednesday, the Russian military delivered humanitarian aid collected by Sputnik from Russia’s Khmeimim Air Base to the Central Hospital in Latakia. The aid was also donated to the maternity and children's wards of a hospital in Latakia.
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Lavrov Says UN Chief Avoiding Giving Any Reaction on Nord Stream Pipelines Blasts
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/lavrov-says-un-chief-avoiding-giving-any-reaction-on-nord-stream-pipelines-blasts-1108218101.html
March 9, 2023, 12:59 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and his staff have been avoiding responding to questions related to the journalist investigations into Nord Stream explosions and the West's stance concerning the issue, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday.
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US Senate Minority Leader McConnell Hospitalized After Fall
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/us-senate-minority-leader-hospitalized-after-fall-1108217986.html
March 9, 2023, 12:56 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell was hospitalized after falling at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington, DC, his spokesperson said.
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Over Half of Moldovans Oppose Country's Accession to NATO, Survey Reveals
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/over-half-of-moldovans-oppose-countrys-accession-to-nato-survey-reveals-1108217706.html
March 9, 2023, 12:54 PM
CHISINAU (Sputnik) - Over half of Moldovans are against the idea of the country joining NATO, a survey conducted by SBS-Reseаrch by order of the public organization Watch.Dog, close to the republic’s authorities, said on Thursday.
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Ukraine Crisis Could Become New Hundred Years' War if West's Arms Aid Doesn't Stop, Le Pen Warns
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/ukraine-crisis-could-become-new-hundred-years-war-if-wests-arms-aid-doesnt-stop-le-pen-warns-1108217232.html
March 9, 2023, 12:52 PM
The United States and its allies sent well over $100 billion in military and economic assistance to Ukraine in 2022, and have announced billions in new aid over the first months of 2023. Moscow has warned repeatedly that support for Kiev risks turning the Russia-NATO “proxy conflict” in Ukraine into a global conflagration.
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Clashes Between Police, Protesters Taking Place in Tel Aviv
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/israelis-flood-tel-aviv-streets-to-protest-netanyahus-judicial-reform--1108201419.html
March 9, 2023, 12:33 PM
Israelis have been demonstrating for nine straight weeks against the Netanyahu government's controversial effort to reform the judicial system.
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Greek Prime Minister Assumes Personal Responsibility for Deadly Train Crash
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/greek-prime-minister-assumes-personal-responsibility-for-deadly-train-crash-1108215157.html
March 9, 2023, 12:16 PM
ATHENS (Sputnik) - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Thursday he was taking responsibility for the deadly train crash that claimed the lives of 57 people last week, and promised a transparent and thorough investigation into the causes and circumstances surrounding the accident.
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British Chancellor Hunt Prepares 'Carrot and Stick' Budget
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/british-chancellor-hunt-prepares-carrot-and-stick-budget-1108208020.html
March 9, 2023, 12:10 PM
Jeremy Hunt, the unofficial leader of the Conservative Party's anti-Brexit faction, heralded a return to the austerity of 2010 when he made his unexpected return to 11 Downing Street last October. His first full budget is expected to keep taxes high and spending low.
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US Intel Chiefs Designate China & Its Goal of 'Seeking Global Influence' as 'Unparalleled Priority'
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/us-intel-chiefs-designate-china--its-goal-of-seeking-global-influence-as-unparalleled-priority-1108209725.html
March 9, 2023, 11:49 AM
Amid escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing, the White House’s national security strategy adopted in fall 2022 designated China as the “most consequential geopolitical challenge” to the United States.
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Second Phase of Africa Women Health Champions Initiative Launched by WHO, UNV
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/second-phase-of-africa-women-health-champions-initiative-launched-by-who-unv-1108203858.html
March 9, 2023, 11:02 AM
Since 1973, the WHO has been cooperating with the UNV Program to provide basic social and medical services, develop healthcare systems, and keep people safe through awareness and prevention. The Africa Women Health Champions' second phase is a continuation of their cooperation in striving to achieve these goals.
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Russian Military Deploys Kinzhals in Massive Strikes in Ukraine in Retaliation to Bryansk Terror
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/russian-military-conducts-massive-retaliatory-strike-in-ukraine-in-response-to-bryansk-terror-1108210949.html
March 9, 2023, 11:00 AM
Two civilians were killed and a ten-year-old boy injured last week after a group of saboteurs penetrated the Russian-Ukrainian border in Russia's Bryansk region and opened fire on civilian vehicles and infrastructure. NATO-provided weapons were found at the crime scenes. Russian President Vladimir Putin called the incident a "terrorist attack."
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Chinese Military Experts Forecast Ukraine Conflict's End in Summer 2023, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/chinese-military-experts-forecast-ukraine-conflicts-end-in-summer-2023-reports-say-1108210364.html
March 9, 2023, 10:33 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China's peace plan on Ukraine has been built on the Chinese military experts' forecast that hostilities in Ukraine would be over in the summer of 2023, a Japanese newspaper reported on Thursday, citing sources.
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Obama-Era Pentagon Chief Who Helped Destroy Libya Wants Fighter Jets for Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/obama-era-pentagon-chief-who-helped-destroy-libya-wants-fighter-jets-for-ukraine-1108209958.html
March 9, 2023, 10:30 AM
Once touted as one of the most prosperous and developed countries in Africa, Libya was turned into a failed state divided into warring factions after a seven-month NATO bombing campaign in 2011. The intervention began after Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi proposed introducing a gold-backed regional currency to replace the dollar and the CFA franc.
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'Come Back Home Alive': Russian Paralympic Swimmer Sends Message of Support to Fighters in Donbass
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/come-back-home-alive-russian-paralympic-swimmer-sends-message-of-support-to-fighters-in-donbass-1108204205.html
March 9, 2023, 10:23 AM
Vitaliy Kochnev, who was forced to abandon a military career in the Russian Army’s special forces after a serious spinal injury, cannot walk without crutches, yet he has become an inspiring example for others, overcoming all odds to master marathon swimming and claim prizes at prestigious Russian and international competitions.
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OPEC Fund Lends $25 Million to Support Niger's Energy Project
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/opec-fund-lends-25-million-to-support-nigers-energy-project-1108205294.html
March 9, 2023, 10:19 AM
In 2017, the OPEC Fund for International Development (OFID) inked a deal with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a pan-African infrastructure solutions provider with 39 member states including Niger, aimed at supporting projects to develop infrastructure in key economic sectors among countries on the continent.
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Nigeria's Electoral Commission Reschedules Local State Vote Following Court Ruling
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/nigerias-electoral-commission-reschedules-local-state-vote-following-court-ruling-1108204729.html
March 9, 2023, 10:14 AM
Last week, the Nigerian Electoral Commission (INEC) declared ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party candidate Bola Tinubu the winner of the country’s 2023 presidential race after gaining 8.8 million votes. The results were rejected by runner-up and third place challengers, who argued that the election "was marred by deliberate malpractices."
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Russian FM Lavrov, Saudi Counterpart Farhan Al Saud Hold Press Conference in Moscow
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/russian-fm-lavrov-saudi-counterpart-farhan-al-saud-hold-press-conference-in-moscow-1108204966.html
March 9, 2023, 10:11 AM
Earlier, Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud arrived in Moscow to hold talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
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Kremlin: Russia Insists on Transparent Probe Into Nord Stream Terror Attack Amid 'Media Leaks'
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/kremlin-russia-insists-on-transparent-probe-into-nord-stream-terror-attack-amid-media-leaks-1108207305.html
March 9, 2023, 9:43 AM
Earlier, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov slammed the media reports about the attacks on Russia's Nord Stream pipelines as part of a coordinated spread of disinformation and an attempt to divert attention from the real perpetrators of the blasts.
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Ukraine's Security Service Behind Foiled Assassination Plot Against Transnistria's Leader
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/assassination-attempt-on-transnistrias-leader-foiled-1108206644.html
March 9, 2023, 9:09 AM
According to the prosecutor's office, the terrorist attack in Transnistria was planned to take place in the central Tiraspol, with the perpetrators plotting to eliminate top government officials.
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Sweden Sees Record-Breaking Spike in Food Prices in February
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/sweden-sees-record-breaking-spike-in-food-prices-in-february-1108201683.html
March 9, 2023, 8:26 AM
In February, the Nordic country's economy was named the worst performer of all the EU's 27 member states in the European Commission's latest forecast and is predicted to shrink further by 1.1% in 2023.
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Greek Railroad Workers Extend Strike for Another 48 Hours Over Deadly Train Crash
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/greek-railroad-workers-extend-strike-for-another-48-hours-over-deadly-train-crash-1108205157.html
March 9, 2023, 8:17 AM
ATHENS (Sputnik) - Greek railroad unions have extended the strike till March 10 because of the deadly train accident that killed at least 57 people last week as they demand that the government improve railroad safety, the Greek Federation of Railway Employees (POS) said.
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Ex-UK Health Secretary's Covid Memoirs Censored by Cabinet over 'Lab Leak' Claims: Report
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/ex-uk-health-secretarys-covid-memoirs-censored-by-cabinet-over-lab-leak-claims-report-1108200977.html
March 9, 2023, 7:48 AM
Matt Hancock, the UK’s ex-health minister, handed his Pandemic Diaries draft for review in 2022 and was urged to make a slew of changes insisted on by the Cabinet Office, according to thousands of WhatsApp messages traded between him and other British officials at the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic cited by a media report.
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Prominent Ukrainian Businessman Probed Over Alleged Links to Nord Stream Attacks, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/prominent-ukrainian-businessman-probed-over-alleged-links-to-nord-stream-attacks-reports-say-1108204013.html
March 9, 2023, 7:26 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Western intelligence agencies investigating blasts on the Nord Stream gas pipelines are looking into the possible involvement of a prominent Ukrainian businessman in the attack, a UK newspaper reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
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US House Rejects Resolution Directing Biden to Remove US Forces From Syria
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/us-house-rejects-resolution-directing-biden-to-remove-us-forces-from-syria-1108203716.html
March 9, 2023, 7:04 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives rejected a resolution directing President Joe Biden to remove US military forces from Syria within 180 days.
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Japan's Economy Stagnates as GDP Growth in 4Q 2022 Downgraded From 0.6% to 0.1%
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/japans-economy-stagnates-as-gdp-growth-in-4q-of-2022-revised-from-06-to-01-1108202882.html
March 9, 2023, 6:32 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Japan's gross domestic product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2022 increased by 0.1% on an annualized basis, which is less than previous estimates, according to the data published by the Japanese Cabinet Office on Thursday.
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Spectacular Gold Find Reveals Norse Gods Older Than Thought
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/spectacular-gold-find-reveals-norse-gods-older-than-thought-1108200379.html
March 9, 2023, 5:47 AM
Old Norse mythology, a body of pagan myths belonging to the North Germanic peoples and particularly associated with Vikings, survived the Christianization of Scandinavia and became part of Nordic folklore. It featured a rich landscape of well-known figures, including the raven-flanked god Odin, the thunder-god Thor and the trickster Loki.
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New Explanation of Nord Stream Incident 'Ridiculous,' Aims to Divert Attention, Expert Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/new-explanation-of-nord-stream-incident-ridiculous-aims-to-divert-attention-expert-says-1108200585.html
March 9, 2023, 5:08 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Recent media reports about a group allegedly behind the Nord Stream blasts are "ridiculous" and aim to divert attention from accusations against the US, since such sabotage could only be carried out by a few countries, Xavier Moreau, an arms expert from the French think tank Stratpol, told Sputnik.
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Netherlands to Present Measures to Limit Exports of Semiconductor Technologies
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/netherlands-to-present-measures-to-limit-exports-of-semiconductor-technologies-1108200137.html
March 9, 2023, 4:36 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The Dutch government plans to introduce additional measures to expand control of the exports of semiconductor technologies for security reasons, according to a letter by Minister of Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Liesje Schreinemacher.
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'I Beat Your A**': Chaotic Footage Shows Southwest Traveler Put in Headlock Amid Wild Brawl
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/i-beat-your-a-chaotic-footage-shows-southwest-traveler-put-in-headlock-amid-wild-brawl-1108199447.html
March 9, 2023, 4:04 AM
Southwest has made a habit of creating headlines as of late. In December, its computer system went down, stranding holiday passengers for days. On Sunday, a Southwest flight had to make an emergency landing in Cuba and two days before that, a passenger passed out and others vomited during extreme turbulence and an aborted landing.
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Photos: NASA Spacecraft Captures Strange Circular Sand Dunes on Red Planet
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/photos-nasa-spacecraft-captures-strange-circular-sand-dunes-on-red-planet-1108199303.html
March 9, 2023, 3:58 AM
A recent NASA report has detailed quite the shocking discovery after the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) spacecraft obtained an "unusual" image of sand dunes while orbiting the red planet.
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Antonov Says Russian Economy Persevered One Year Into Sanctions War
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/antonov-says-russian-economy-persevered-one-year-into-sanctions-war-1108199591.html
March 9, 2023, 3:49 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - One year into the sanctions campaign launched by the West over the Ukraine crisis, the Russian economy has persevered as global economic foundations have suffered a serious blow from anti-market decisions like the seizure of assets and a price cap on Russian oil, Russian Ambassador to US Anatoly Antonov said in an interview.
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National Archives Reportedly Obtained Nine Boxes of Documents From Biden Lawyer’s Office
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/national-archives-reportedly-obtained-nine-boxes-of-documents-from-biden-lawyers-office-1108198579.html
March 9, 2023, 3:36 AM
Since the FBI raided former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago, Florida, Estate in August 2022 and seized thousands of documents, both President Joe Biden and former Vice President Mike Pence have turned over documents of their own.
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Sunak Reportedly Confident Australia Will Choose British-Made Submarines Over American Ones
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/sunak-reportedly-confident-australia-will-choose-british-made-submarines-over-american-ones-1108198412.html
March 9, 2023, 2:59 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has reportedly told a cabinet meeting to expect a positive outcome regarding his next week's journey to San Diego to unveil a deal on the sale of British-made nuclear-powered submarines to Australia within the AUKUS security pact with the United States.
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Europe in Dire Need of Energy Partners in Close Proximity - African Union
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/europe-in-dire-need-of-energy-partners-in-close-proximity---african-union-1108198279.html
March 9, 2023, 2:48 AM
HOUSTON (Sputnik) - Europe is in dire need of energy partners that are in close proximity as it seeks to secure enough supply after cutting off Russian energy, African Union Energy Commissioner Amani Abou-Zeid told Sputnik on the margins of CERAWeek.
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US Senate Passes Resolution Disapproving of Washington, DC Crime Reform Bill
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/us-senate-passes-resolution-disapproving-of-washington-dc-crime-reform-bill-1108198131.html
March 9, 2023, 2:22 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Senate passed a resolution disapproving of legislation passed by the Washington, DC city council to reform the district’s criminal code, sending the resolution for final approval by President Joe Biden.
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Scientists Now Can Trace Origins of Water to Pre-Sun Age, Study Reveals
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/scientists-now-can-trace-origins-of-water-to-pre-sun-age-study-reveals-1108197335.html
March 9, 2023, 2:18 AM
Water is thought to have been brought to Earth by comets that collided with our young planet billions of years ago; however, it's believed it did not form with the rest of the solar system. New findings have suggested the compound was already a component of the pre-solar nebula.
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US House Officer: Personal Data of Hundreds of Lawmakers Stolen in Significant Hack
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/us-house-officer-personal-data-of-hundreds-of-lawmakers-stolen-in-significant-hack-1108197941.html
March 9, 2023, 1:56 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The account information and personal data of hundreds of US House of Representatives members and staff have been stolen in a cyber breach of DC Health Link on Tuesday, House Chief Administrative Officer Catherine Szpindor said in a letter to the lawmakers.
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Report: CIA Warned Germany About Nord Stream Attack Months Before It Happened
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/report-cia-warned-germany-about-nord-stream-attack-months-before-it-happened-1108197508.html
March 9, 2023, 1:46 AM
The Nord Stream pipelines connect Russia to Germany, and while the Nord Stream 2 Pipeline was never activated - prior to Russia's special operation in Ukraine - the Nord Stream 1 pipeline provided billions of cubic meters of natural gas to Europe. Both pipelines were destroyed on September 26, 2022.
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EU Commission Unveils Proposal to Modernize Greek Railroads After Nation's Deadliest Train Collision
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/eu-commission-unveils-proposal-to-modernize-greek-railroads-after-nations-deadliest-train-collision-1108197712.html
March 9, 2023, 1:26 AM
ATHENS (Sputnik) - A commission of the EU, which arrived in Athens following a train crash in the country earlier this month, has presented proposals to Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on the modernization of railroads in Greece, the prime minister's office said on Wednesday.
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Taibbi Blasts ‘Spineless’ Media for Ignoring FTC’s Demand That Twitter Name Journalists
https://sputniknews.com/20230309/taibbi-blasts-spineless-media-for-ignoring-ftcs-demand-that-twitter-name-journalists-1108195998.html
March 9, 2023, 12:36 AM
Starting in December 2022 and finishing in January of this year, a group of journalists published the "Twitter Files" that showed collusion between the social media giant's former owners and government agencies. The FTC has since demanded that Twitter reveal what journalists received internal communications from Twitter owner Elon Musk.
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Review of Louisville Police Dept. Finds Widespread Unlawful Behavior, Says US Attorney General
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/review-of-louisville-police-dept-finds-widespread-unlawful-behavior-says-us-attorney-general-1108195679.html
March 8, 2023, 10:39 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) and the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro government engaged in a pattern of unconstitutional behavior, including excessive use of force and invalid warrants to conduct searches as well as discriminate against Blacks, US Attorney General Merrick Garland said on Wednesday.
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Replacing Asteroid Belt With Rocky Planet Would ‘Break’ Solar System, Astronomers Find
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/replacing-asteroid-belt-with-rocky-planet-would-break-solar-system-astronomers-find-1108195077.html
March 8, 2023, 10:19 PM
A recent study has found two features of the solar system that are extremely beneficial for life on Earth: that Earth is the largest terrestrial planet, and that there is an asteroid belt instead of a planet between Mars and Jupiter.
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Turkiye's Ruling, Opposition Parties Supported by Almost 31% of Voters Each, Poll Shows
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/turkeys-ruling-opposition-parties-supported-by-almost-31-of-voters-each-poll-shows-1108195255.html
March 8, 2023, 10:03 PM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - Turkiye's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is currently supported by 31% of citizens, while slightly more, 31.8%, plan to vote for the opposition Republican People's Party, a survey by the ALF pollster showed on Wednesday.
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'I Hate Him Passionately': Dominion Suit Reveals How Tucker Carlson Was Growing Tired of Trump
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/i-hate-him-passionately-dominion-suit-reveals-how-tucker-carlson-was-growing-tired-of-trump-1108193657.html
March 8, 2023, 9:50 PM
Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox Corporation and Fox News for $1.6 billion for defamation. Dominion claims the outlet purposefully spread conspiracies about voter fraud in the 2020 US election that it knew were false.
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World Remains Vulnerable to Emergence of New Devastating Pandemic, Intel Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/world-remains-vulnerable-to-emergence-of-new-devastating-pandemic-intel-reports-1108194591.html
March 8, 2023, 9:29 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Countries around the world remain vulnerable to the emergence of a new pathogen that can cause a new devastating pandemic, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence said in its Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community report on Wednesday.
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Stolen Afghan Assets Can Now be Used In Other Conflicts, Says UN Envoy
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/stolen-afghan-assets-can-now-be-used-in-other-conflicts-says-un-envoy-1108193549.html
March 8, 2023, 9:19 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Stolen Afghan assets can now be used in different conflict areas, the Russian Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Anna Evstigneeva said on Wednesday.
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DOJ to Review Memphis Police Policies as Judge Blocks Release of More Tyre Nichols Death Footage
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/doj-to-review-memphis-police-policies-as-judge-blocks-release-of-more-tyre-nichols-death-footage-1108193027.html
March 8, 2023, 8:55 PM
The federal government is going to conduct a review of the Memphis Police Department’s policies on use of force, de-escalation, and specialized units like its now-disbanded SCORPION unit, a Department of Justice official said on Wednesday.
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Republicans, Democrats Split Over Biden’s Decision to Withdraw US Troops From Afghanistan
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/republicans-democrats-split-over-bidens-decision-to-withdraw-us-troops-from-afghanistan-1108192839.html
March 8, 2023, 8:28 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House held on Wednesday the first hearing to review the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan in August 2021, which showed a gap between Republicans and Democrats in their assessment of the decision made by President Joe Biden.
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US Lawmakers Applaud Senate Panel for Passing Bill to End Gulf, Iraq War Authorizations
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/us-lawmakers-applaud-senate-panel-for-passing-bill-to-end-gulf-iraq-war-authorizations-1108192179.html
March 8, 2023, 7:58 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Senators Todd Young and Tim Kaine released a statement on Wednesday applauding the Senate Foreign Relations Committee’s passage of a bill to repeal the 1991 and 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMF), which would formally end the Gulf and Iraq wars.
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Republican Budget Proposal May Include 45% Cut to Foreign Aid & FBI Funding, Media Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/republican-budget-proposal-may-include-45-cut-to-foreign-aidfbi-funding-media-reports-1108191507.html
March 8, 2023, 7:39 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A budget proposal expected to be released by Republicans next month in response to President Joe Biden’s proposed budget could include a 45% cut to foreign aid and nearly halve the FBI’s counterintelligence funding, the US newspaper reported on Wednesday.
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Claims of 'Historic US Fentanyl Lows' Draws Online Criticism of White House Press Sec
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/claims-of-historic-us-fentanyl-lows-draws-online-criticism-of-white-house-press-sec-1108190993.html
March 8, 2023, 7:00 PM
While Karine Jean-Pierre appeared to praise Joe Biden's efforts to tackle the fentanyl problem in the United States, many social media users vocally disagreed with her assessment.
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Five Women Sue Texas for Denying Them Abortions During Dangerous Pregnancies
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/five-women-sue-texas-for-denying-them-abortions-during-dangerous-pregnancies-1108190749.html
March 8, 2023, 6:34 PM
A group of five women have brought a new lawsuit against the state of Texas, challenging its strict abortion ban for having endangered their lives by preventing them from aborting their pregnancies during a medical crisis.
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Trump Calls for Jan. 6 Panel to be Tried for Treason, Carlson Vows to Show More Capitol Breach Clips
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/trump-calls-for-jan-6-panel-to-be-tried-for-treason-carlson-vows-to-show-more-capitol-breach-clips-1108190546.html
March 8, 2023, 6:32 PM
Former US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that members of the now defunct Democratic-led January 6 House Committee "should be tried for fraud and treason," after US journalist Tucker Carlson released excerpts of surveillance footage from the Capitol protests of 2021.
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Biden Proposes Taxing Corporations, Rich to Close Deficit by $2 Trillion Over Next Decade
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/biden-proposes-taxing-corporations-rich-to-close-deficit-by-2-trillion-over-next-decade-1108189839.html
March 8, 2023, 5:14 PM
In an effort to plug the budget deficit, US President Joe Biden has proposed new taxes on large corporations and wealthy Americans to keep essential federal programs, such as Medicare, solvent. On Thursday, he will formally introduce his proposed 2024 budget to Congress.
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Gene That Boosts Protection Against Plague, COVID Raises Risk of Autoimmune Diseases, Study Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/gene-that-boosts-protection-against-plague-covid-raises-risk-of-autoimmune-diseases-study-says-1108189678.html
March 8, 2023, 4:57 PM
A variation of the gene ERAP2, which was more likely to be carried by survivors of the Black Death, appears to be helping people deal with respiratory diseases such as COVID.
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Two People Reportedly Killed in Attempted Robbery at Santiago Airport
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/two-people-reportedly-killed-in-attempted-robbery-at-santiago-airport-1108189554.html
March 8, 2023, 4:21 PM
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - At least two people died at an airport in Chile's capital of Santiago in a shootout that erupted during an attempted robbery, local media reported Wednesday.
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British SAS Soldiers Posing as Arms Dealers Scour World for Shells for Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/british-sas-soldiers-posing-as-arms-dealers-scour-world-for-shells-for-ukraine-1108183960.html
March 8, 2023, 3:59 PM
Ukraine has run through its stockpiles of arms and ammunition — inherited from the Soviet Union in 1991 — along with weapons supplied by its NATO backers since Russia launched its military operation to defend the Donbass republics.
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Ex-Pentagon Officer: NATO Divide Growing, US & EU May Drastically Reduce Ukraine Aid by Summer
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/ex-pentagon-officer-nato-divide-growing-us--eu-may-drastically-reduce-ukraine-aid-by-summer-1108188312.html
March 8, 2023, 3:54 PM
The Biden administration has recently announced a new $400 million military assistance package for Kiev, while EU defense ministers discuss the supply of additional ammo to Ukraine on March 7-8. However, behind the scenes, the Ukraine conflict fatigue and divisions are growing in the western camp, US military expert David T. Pyne told Sputnik.
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Pentagon Chief's Arrival in Israel Reportedly Delayed Due to Protests Over Judicial Reform
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/pentagon-chiefs-arrival-in-israel-delayed-due-to-protests-over-judicial-reform-media-reports-1108188964.html
March 8, 2023, 3:38 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's arrival in Israel, which was initially slated for Wednesday, has been delayed due to mass protests over a judicial reform in the country, a local newspaper reported, citing an updated schedule of the visit.
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Central African Women's Association Organizes Event in Bangui to Support Russia Ties
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/central-african-womens-association-organizes-event-in-bangui-to-support-russia-ties-1108186515.html
March 8, 2023, 3:32 PM
The event coincides with the commemoration of International Women's Day on March 8 and aims to strengthen the relationship between the two nations and promote cultural exchanges, while celebrating the achievements of women in the Central African Republic
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French Trade Unions Vow to Keep Cutting Off Electricity to Thwart Pension Reform
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/french-trade-unions-vow-to-keep-cutting-off-electricity-to-thwart-pension-reform-1108186199.html
March 8, 2023, 2:54 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - France's trade unions will continue and expand the power cuts registered in a number of the country's regions the day before with a view to forcing the government to abandon a controversial pension reform, Sebastien Menesplier, the head of the French mines and energy trade union, said on Wednesday.
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Borrell Sees No Danger in Depleting EU Ammunition Depots to Help Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/borrell-says-sees-no-danger-in-depleting-eu-ammunition-depots-to-help-ukraine-1108185576.html
March 8, 2023, 2:43 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell called for the supply of weapons from the bloc's stockpiles to Ukraine on Wednesday both in the short and long terms, while assuring that it would not pose a threat to the security of the EU member states.
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Russia and Ivory Coast Boost Cooperation in Education
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/russia-and-ivory-coast-boost-cooperation-in-education-1108180942.html
March 8, 2023, 2:41 PM
According to Rusian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the humanitarian sphere and, in particular, education is one of the most important fields of cooperation between Russia and the continent. During his recent African tour he declared that Russia has agreed to increase quotas for students from a number of African nations.
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Swedish Government Sends Draft Law on NATO Membership to Parliament
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/swedish-government-sends-draft-law-on-nato-membership-to-parliament-1108185245.html
March 8, 2023, 2:29 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Swedish government said on Wednesday that it had submitted to the country's parliament a bill on accession to NATO.
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Moldovan Opposition Urges Government to Compensate Citizens for High Winter Energy Bills
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/moldovan-opposition-urges-government-to-compensate-citizens-for-high-winter-energy-bills-1108184659.html
March 8, 2023, 2:11 PM
Kishinev (Sputnik) - The Moldovan government should compensate its citizens for the high energy and heating bills they had to pay during winter, Marina Tauber, the vice-president of the Moldovan opposition Sor party, told Sputnik.
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Back to Trump-Era Border Policies? US May Nab Migrant Families Over Illegal Crossings
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/back-to-trump-era-border-policies-us-may-nab-migrant-families-over-illegal-crossings-1108182589.html
March 8, 2023, 2:02 PM
Despite desperate attempts by the Biden administration to tackle soaring US southern border encounters, the migration crisis in the country shows no sign of ceasing.
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Africa Ahead of Europe in Female Inclusion in Finance, Says CEO of 100WF
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/africa-ahead-of-europe-in-female-inclusion-in-finance-says-ceo-of-100wf-1108181714.html
March 8, 2023, 1:52 PM
100 Women in Finance (100WF) is an international non-profit organization that promotes women's presence in the finance field. Its CEO's comments come as the world commemorates International Women's Day, which serves as a reminder of women’s significant contribution to the development of their communities and the world at large.
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Video: Tens of Thousands Rallying in Athens Over Deadly Train Crash
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/video-tens-of-thousands-rallying-in-athens-over-deadly-train-crash-1108183997.html
March 8, 2023, 1:48 PM
ATHENS (Sputnik) - A mass rally is taking place in central Athens on Wednesday in connection with the deadly railroad accident that claimed the lives of 57 people last week.
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UK Home Secretary Defies UN and BBC's Gary Lineker on Illegal Immigrant Law
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/uk-home-secretary-defies-un-and-bbcs-gary-lineker-on-illegal-immigrant-law-1108172192.html
March 8, 2023, 1:47 PM
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government has insisted that it can tackle the people-trafficking crisis where its Tory its Tory predecessors have failed — and that they have the backing of the "law-abiding patriotic majority".
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Unbreakable: The Women of Donbass
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/unbreakable-the-women-of-donbass-1108179595.html
March 8, 2023, 1:30 PM
In 2014, the men and women of Donbass who refused to accept the results of the Euromaidan coup rose up as one to meet the onslaught of Nazi thugs unleashed upon them by Kiev in an attempt to beat the region into submission.
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Four Dead After 2 Small Planes Collide Over Florida Lake
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/four-dead-after-2-small-planes-collide-over-florida-lake--1108182247.html
March 8, 2023, 1:27 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Four people died after two small planes crashed into each other over Lake Hartridge in Florida, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.
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Mali Considers Russia Reliable Partner, Transitional Prime Minister Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/mali-considers-russia-reliable-partner-transitional-prime-minister-says-1108169883.html
March 8, 2023, 12:26 PM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Mali in February to discuss bilateral economic relations, security and fighting terrorism, as well as to invite the Malian president to the second Russia-Africa Summit scheduled for July. This visit has been viewed by observers as a sign of Mali's growing confidence in Russia.
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German Prosecutors Searched Ship Allegedly Involved in Nord Stream Sabotage in January
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/ship-allegedly-involved-in-nord-stream-sabotage-was-searched-in-january-1108177633.html
March 8, 2023, 11:53 AM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - Back in January, the German federal prosecutor's office carried out a search on the ship, which was allegedly used in the preparation of terrorist attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines.
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Is Europe at Risk of Deindustrialization? German Carmaker Reportedly Prefers US for Battery Plant
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/is-europe-at-risk-of-deindustrialization-german-carmaker-reportedly-prefers-us-for-battery-plant-1108173485.html
March 8, 2023, 11:41 AM
Volkswagen has made it clear that the company is still assessing “suitable locations” for its battery plants and that a final decision has yet to be announced.
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Five Most Severe Droughts in Africa
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/five-most-severe-droughts-in-africa--1108151707.html
March 8, 2023, 11:35 AM
Climate change is becoming a more and more significant culprit in the occurence of droughts, according to the United Nations. It intensifies the consequences and increases the frequency, severity and duration of droughts in many regions. Africa is one of the hardest hit parts of the world.
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Profit Impossible: Adidas Posts €724 Mln Loss in Q4 Amidst 'Geopolitical Challenges'
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/profit-impossible-adidas-posts-major-loss-in-q4-amidst-geopolitical-challenges-1108170918.html
March 8, 2023, 10:32 AM
The company forecasts its revenue decrease will amount to 10%, with an operating loss of around €700 million in 2023.
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Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake, 2 Aftershocks Recorded Near Russia's Kamchatka
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/magnitude-61-earthquake-2-aftershocks-recorded-near-russias-kamchatka-1108174823.html
March 8, 2023, 10:32 AM
PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKIY, Russia (Sputnik) - A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East on Wednesday, with with two subsequent aftershocks hitting the area within three hours after the initial quake, according to the map of the geophysical service of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
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Moscow Blasts West for Hypocrisy Over Criticism of Georgian Bill on Foreign Agents
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/moscow-blasts-west-for-hypocrisy-over-criticism-of-georgian-bill-on-foreign-agents-1108172515.html
March 8, 2023, 10:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States has had a law since 1938 mandating registration of entities lobbying foreign interests, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday, commenting on the European Union's criticism of a similar draft law in Georgia.
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Beijing Concerned Over Germany's Plans to Ban Use of Chinese 5G Components
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/china-concerned-over-germanys-plans-to-ban-use-of-chinese-5g-components-1108171065.html
March 8, 2023, 9:16 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China is concerned about the German government's plans to impose a ban on components produced by Chinese tech companies in the expansion of its 5G networks, the Chinese Embassy in Germany said.
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UK's RMT Union Suspends 'All Industrial Action' Against Network Rail After Salary Bid
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/uks-rmt-union-suspends-all-industrial-action-against-network-rail-after-salary-bid-1108169185.html
March 8, 2023, 8:40 AM
Britain has been shaken by multiple strikes over the past few months, as people have suffered from stagnating wages amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
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Africa Must Meet Local Demand Before Contributing to Europe's Energy Needs — Oil Firm CEO
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/africa-must-meet-local-demand-before-contributing-to-europes-energy-needs--oil-firm-ceo-1108169504.html
March 8, 2023, 8:18 AM
HOUSTON (Sputnik) — Africa must fulfill its local demand before it is able to become a key partner contributing to Europe's energy security, Uganda National Oil Company Limited CEO Proscovia Nabbanja told Sputnik.
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Taiwan Detects Approach of 7 Chinese Aircraft, 3 Vessels
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/taiwan-detects-approach-of-7-chinese-aircraft-3-vessels-1108169999.html
March 8, 2023, 8:18 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Taiwanese armed forces have detected an approach of seven aircraft and three vessels of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) over the last 24 hours, responding with air and maritime patrol to monitor the situation and deploying ground-based missile systems, the Taiwanese Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
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International Women's Day in Africa: Achievements, Aspirations, Challenges
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/international-womens-day-in-africa-achievements-aspirations-challenges-1108152929.html
March 8, 2023, 8:07 AM
As the world celebrates International Women's Day on March 8, Sputnik takes a look at unique experiences of African women, who still face significant challenges. On March 8, which serves as a reminder of the need to continue the fight for women's empowerment, we asked female African leaders to share their experience.
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Copy That: Bumblebees Learn to Solve Puzzles by Imitating Peer Behavior
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/copy-that-bumblebees-learn-to-solve-puzzles-by-imitating-peer-behavior-1108167663.html
March 8, 2023, 8:00 AM
The finding suggests that insects are far smarter than we believe. It is theorized that they can even have emotions like us.
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US Air Force Rolls Out New Images of Its Next-Generation Stealth Bomber
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/us-air-force-rolls-out-new-images-of-its-next-generation-stealth-bomber-1108166735.html
March 8, 2023, 6:54 AM
The B-21, which was unveiled during a ceremony at a Northrop Grumman plant in December 2022, aims to replace the ageing US B-2 bomber and has a hefty price tag: a whopping $692 million per plane.
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Japan Records Largest January Account Deficit Since 1985, Media Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/japan-records-largest-account-deficit-in-january-since-1985-media-reports-1108166607.html
March 8, 2023, 6:31 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Japan's finance ministry has logged its largest one-month account deficit, which totaled 1.8 trillion yen ($14 billion), since 1985 due to rising energy prices and declining exports to China during the Lunar New Year holiday, Japanese media reported on Wednesday.
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Leaks About Nord Stream Terrorist Attack Designed to Hide Truth, Russian Embassy in US Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/leaks-about-nord-stream-terrorist-attack-designed-to-hide-truth-russian-embassy-in-us-says-1108165378.html
March 8, 2023, 5:25 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Russian diplomats see Western media reports about the involvement of a pro-Ukrainian group in the terrorist attack on Russia's Nord Stream gas pipelines as an attempt to mislead the probe into the incident, Andrey Ledenev, Minister Counselor of the Russian Embassy in the United States, said.
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Kremlin: New Reports on Nord Stream Attacks Are Part of a Coordinated Disinformation Campaign
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/kremlin-new-reports-on-nord-stream-attacks-are-part-of-coordinated-disinformation-campaign-1108164746.html
March 8, 2023, 4:22 AM
Earlier this month, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pledged in an interview with Sputnik that Russia would not allow an investigation into the terror attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines to be swept under the rug.
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NTSB, Transportation Dept Launch Probes Into Norfolk Southern After Five Recent Train Incidents
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/ntsb-transportation-dept-launch-probes-into-norfolk-southern-after-five-recent-train-incidents-1108164357.html
March 8, 2023, 4:03 AM
On February 3, a train owned by Norfolk Southern Railway carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. The company and government's response to the incident has caused significant backlash from residents who say authorities aren't doing enough.
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Lockheed Martin 'Ready to Go' in Making Operational Hypersonic Missiles
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/lockheed-martin-ready-to-go-in-making-operational-hypersonic-missiles---vice-president-1108164530.html
March 8, 2023, 3:51 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Lockheed Martin is developing a robust escalating program in developing hypersonic glide strike technology in cooperation with the US Air Force and its industry partners, the company's Vice President for Air Dominance and Strike Operations, Jay Pitman, announced.
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Video: US Officers Recover Alligator Stolen 20 Years Ago by Zoo Volunteer
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/video-us-officers-recover-alligator-stolen-20-years-ago-by-zoo-volunteer-1108163927.html
March 8, 2023, 3:38 AM
It is illegal for people to take, sell, purchase or possess an alligator without a permit in Texas - that said, every so often someone wants an unusual pet so badly that they are willing to break the law.
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'Liars And Propagandists': Schumer Blasts Fox News, Tucker Carlson for Airing Riot Footage
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/liars-and-propagandists-schumer-blasts-fox-news-tucker-carlson-for-airing-riot-footage-1108164082.html
March 8, 2023, 3:28 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer accused Fox News and its owner Rupert Murdoch of airing "one of the most shameful hours we have ever seen on cable TV" and also made an unprecedented attack on Fox host Tucker Carlson, calling him a liar and paid propagandist who posed a major threat to US democracy.
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Paraguay Launches Emergency App That Automatically Determines Geolocation - Police
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/paraguay-launches-emergency-app-that-automatically-determines-geolocation---police-1108163812.html
March 8, 2023, 3:13 AM
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Paraguay becomes the first South American country to launch an emergency mobile application that would automatically locate the position of a person in need, the National Police said on Tuesday.
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Make Love, Not War: US Should Focus on Peace & Stability Instead of Egging on Conflict With China
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/make-love-not-war-us-should-focus-on-peace--stability-instead-of-egging-on-conflict-with-china-1108163065.html
March 8, 2023, 2:13 AM
Over the last several years, tensions between the United States and China have been building, largely over the island of Taiwan and control of the South China Sea but more recently after former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to the self-governing island.
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Kamala's 'True' Childhood Stories
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/kamalas-true-childhood-stories-1108163514.html
March 8, 2023, 1:55 AM
US Vice President Kamala Harris was ridiculed online for her recollection of a story from her childhood where she claimed to ask her mother “Well, why are conservatives bad, Mommy? I thought we were supposed to conserve things,” adding “I couldn’t reconcile it. Now I can.”
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South Korea Not Planning to Obtain Nuclear Weapons - Prime Minister
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/south-korea-not-planning-to-obtain-nuclear-weapons---prime-minister-1108163352.html
March 8, 2023, 1:00 AM
BUSAN (Sputnik) - Seoul had no plans to obtain nuclear weapons and would rely on an extended deterrence of North Korea in an alliance with the United States, South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo said on Tuesday.
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Europe's Energy Crisis Not Over, May Get Worse, Says Energy Investment Banker
https://sputniknews.com/20230308/europes-energy-crisis-not-over-may-get-worse-says-energy-investment-banker-1108162909.html
March 8, 2023, 12:53 AM
HOUSTON (Sputnik) - Europe's energy crisis is not over and may get worse, Guggenheim Securities Senior Managing Director Michael LaMotte said on Tuesday.
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Islamabad Court Temporarily Halts Arrest Warrant for Ex-PM Khan, Media Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20230307/islamabad-court-temporarily-halts-arrest-warrant-for-ex-pm-khan-media-reports-1108162148.html
March 7, 2023, 11:39 PM
NEW DELHI (Sputnik) - The Islamabad High Court has suspended until March 13 the non-bailable arrest warrant for former Pakistani PM Imran Khan, issued for failure to appear in court four times for a hearing in the case of the alleged illegal sale of state gifts, also known as the Toshakhana case, Pakistani media reported Tuesday.
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Ned Price to Step Down as Spokesperson for US State Dept in March
https://sputniknews.com/20230307/ned-price-to-step-down-as-spokesperson-for-us-state-dept-in-march-1108161996.html
March 7, 2023, 11:26 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a statement that State Department Spokesperson Ned Price will step down from his post later in the month after holding more than 200 press briefings since 2021.
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US Senator McConnell Says Biden Tax Plan on Medicare Will Not See ‘Light of Day’
https://sputniknews.com/20230307/us-senator-mcconnell-says-biden-tax-plan-on-medicare-will-not-see-light-of-day-1108161849.html
March 7, 2023, 11:21 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on Tuesday that his colleagues in Congress will not adopt President Joe Biden’s tax plan on Medicare.
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