Ukrainian Opposition Leader: 'Satanic' Zelensky Regime Won't Be Able to Destroy Orthodox Faith
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/ukrainian-opposition-leader-satanic-zelensky-regime-wont-be-able-to-destroy-orthodox-faith-1108293305.html
March 11, 2023, 2:27 PM
The Zelensky regime has once again demonstrated that it holds nothing sacred, this time in the literal sense. Today, the authorities have begun a gangster-style takeover of the main shrine of Orthodoxy – the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra.
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South Africa's Parliament Votes to Downgrade Diplomatic Ties With Israel
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/south-africas-parliament-votes-to-downgrade-diplomatic-ties-with-israel-1108291800.html
March 11, 2023, 1:52 PM
Since the toppling of the apartheid regime in 1994, bilateral relations between the two countries have been complicated due to South Africa's support for the Palestinians. In May 2018, the country recalled its ambassador to Israel. Since then, the embassy has been headed by a charge d’affaires.
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Sending NATO Troops to Ukraine Could Have World-Ending Consequences, US Politician Warns
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/sending-nato-troops-to-ukraine-could-have-world-ending-consequences-us-politician-warns-1108290806.html
March 11, 2023, 1:43 PM
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban warned on Friday that Western leaders appear “very close to suggesting in all seriousness” that NATO troops be sent to Ukraine. Orban’s comments come amid growing concerns in Washington that the alliance’s Ukrainian client state is losing in the proxy conflict against Russia.
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Ukraine to Receive Leopard 1 Tanks From Denmark, Germany, Netherlands in May: Minister
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/ukraine-to-receive-leopard-1-tanks-from-denmark-germany-netherlands-in-may-minister-1108293723.html
March 11, 2023, 1:30 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The first batch of Leopard 1 tanks from Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands will be handed over to Ukraine in early May, acting Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen said on Saturday.
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UAE Foreign Minister Calls Restoration of Iran-Saudi Relations Important for Middle East
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/uae-foreign-minister-calls-restoration-of-iran-saudi-relations-important-for-middle-east-1108293591.html
March 11, 2023, 1:27 PM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - The restoration of relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran is an important step toward stability and prosperity in the Middle Eastern region, UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan said on Saturday.
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Greek Peace Committee Calls For Protest Against US Aircraft Carrier's Port Visit in Crete
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/greek-peace-committee-calls-for-protest-against-us-aircraft-carriers-port-visit-in-crete-1108293474.html
March 11, 2023, 1:22 PM
ATHENS (Sputnik) - The Peace Committee of Chania on the Greek island of Crete, which hosts the largest natural port of the Mediterranean, called for a rally on Saturday to protest a visit by a US aircraft carrier, media said.
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Domino Effect Feared After Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, as First Republic Bank’s Shares Slump
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/domino-effect-feared-after-collapse-of-silicon-valley-bank-as-first-republic-banks-shares-slump-1108292604.html
March 11, 2023, 1:05 PM
On March 10, Council of Economic Advisers Chair Cecilia Rouse told reporters that US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was closely monitoring the situation concerning the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) after it collapsed earlier that day.
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Demonstrators Rally in Paris Against Pension Reform
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/demonstrators-rally-in-paris-against-pension-reform-1108284021.html
March 11, 2023, 12:58 PM
In January, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne unveiled a draft of the pension reform that the government plans to adopt in 2023.
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Kiev-Pechersk Lavra Preserve Orders Monks of Ukrainian Orthodox Church to Leave Territory
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/kiev-pechersk-lavra-preserve-orders-monks-of-ukrainian-orthodox-church-to-leave-territory-1108291507.html
March 11, 2023, 12:34 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine's National Kiev-Pechersk Historical and Cultural Preserve said on Friday it had ordered monks of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC) of the Moscow Patriarchate to leave the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, one of the most important Orthodox Christian monasteries, which is located on its territory, by March 29.
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Nord Stream Enigma Deepens as OSINT Analyst Finds Mystery Tanker Hung Around Explosion Site for Week
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/nord-stream-enigma-deepens-as-osint-analyst-finds-mystery-tanker-hung-around-explosion-site-for-1108289158.html
March 11, 2023, 12:02 PM
US and German media sought to turn the Nord Stream sabotage attacks into an open-and-shut whodunit detective novel this week by laying the blame at the feet of a “pro-Ukrainian group” with no links to any state. This information contradicts reporting by veteran journalist Seymour Hersh, who fingered the US and Norwegian militaries for the crime.
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Russia's Multipurpose Hospital Unit Starts Operating in Syria: Health Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/russias-multipurpose-hospital-unit-starts-operating-in-syria-health-ministry-1108290980.html
March 11, 2023, 12:01 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's multipurpose hospital unit started operating in Syria's Aleppo to assist the victims of the devastating quakes that rocked the country and neighboring Turkiye in early February, the Russian Health Ministry said on Saturday.
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What is Slowly but Relentlessly Killing Earth's Largest Prehistoric Organism?
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/what-is-slowly-but-relentlessly-killing-earths-largest-prehistoric-organism-1108289317.html
March 11, 2023, 11:41 AM
Dubbed 'The Trembling Giant', a colony of quaking aspen trees in the US state of Utah is believed to be one of the oldest and largest living organisms on our planet, dating back thousands of years. But there are plenty of pretty grim forecasts about its future.
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Ivory Coast Signs Agreement With UAE's Masdar to Develop Solar Power Plant
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/ivory-coast-signs-agreement-with-uaes-masdar-to-develop-solar-power-plant-1108288576.html
March 11, 2023, 11:20 AM
Along with other states across the globe, the West African nation is looking to switch to renewable energy sources in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower dependence on fossil fuels. The Ivory Coast is committed to increasing the share of renewables in its power mix to 45% by 2030.
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Elvis Presley's Private Plane Arrives in Florida After 40 Years in Desert
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/elvis-presleys-private-plane-arrives-in-florida-after-40-years-in-desert-1108287208.html
March 11, 2023, 11:13 AM
In February, Elvis Presley's old plane was sold at auction after it had been grounded for nearly 40 years.
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'Swift & Severe' Costs: US Lawmakers Push Sanctions Mechanism to 'Deter' China From Russia Support
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/swift--severe-costs-us-lawmakers-push-sanctions-mechanism-to-deter-china-from-russia-support-1108287776.html
March 11, 2023, 10:49 AM
Washington, which has been pumping tens of billions’ worth of heavy weapons to the Kiev regime, has been lobbing unfounded accusations against Beijing, asserting that China is looking into supporting Russia's special military operation in Ukraine with lethal assistance.
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German Railway Carrier Halts Free Transportation of Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/german-railway-carrier-halts-free-transportation-of-humanitarian-aid-to-ukraine-reports-say-1108288410.html
March 11, 2023, 10:19 AM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - DB Cargo, a subsidiary of German railway carrier Deutsche Bahn, has suspended the service of free transportation of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, German newspaper reported on Saturday, citing sources.
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Surge in Gambia's Tourism Sector Partially Compensates for Rise in Imports, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/surge-in-gambias-tourism-sector-partially-compensates-for-rise-in-imports-reports-say-1108285800.html
March 11, 2023, 10:16 AM
Before the pandemic, tourism was a crucial driver of growth in the small West African nation making up around 20 percent of GDP and attracting more than 100,000 visitors annually. The sector is now rebounding to pre-pandemic highs.
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Russian MoD Releases Footage of British Stormer HVM Air Defense System Being Destroyed
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/russian-mod-releases-footage-of-british-stormer-hvm-air-defense-system-being-destroyed-1108287519.html
March 11, 2023, 10:03 AM
The Stormer HVM (High-Velocity Missile) is a short-range air defense system. It can be used as for air defense with semi-automatic laser guidance. It is essentially "invisible" to on-board radar sensors mounted on enemy aircraft and helicopters, since there is no radar station on this air defense system.
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'An Injustice & A Disgrace': Outrage Surges Over 'Shameful' Corsican Language Ban on French Island
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/an-injustice--disgrace-outrage-surges-over-shameful-corsican-language-ban-on-french-island-1108285611.html
March 11, 2023, 8:23 AM
The French island of Corsica has for many years been trying to achieve autonomy, seeking legislative powers in economic and social fields, as well as recognition of the Corsican language as the official lingua franca.
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Malawi Asks Moscow to Send Specialists to Fight Cholera, Russian Ambassador Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/malawi-asks-moscow-to-send-specialists-to-fight-cholera-russian-ambassador-says-1108284766.html
March 11, 2023, 8:14 AM
According to last month's data, Malawi is battling its biggest cholera outbreak to date, with the death toll exceeding 1,300 since March last year. The WHO said earlier that the the present outbreak in Malawi is the deadliest on record, overtaking outbreaks in 1998/99 and 2001/02, which resulted in 860 and 968 deaths, respectively.
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Netizens Question BBC Guidelines After Lineker Suspended as Presenter for Criticism of Asylum Bill
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/netizens-question-bbc-guidelines-after-lineker-suspended-as-presenter-for-criticism-of-asylum-bill-1108281047.html
March 11, 2023, 7:47 AM
The host of the BBC's 'Match of the Day' football program and former England striker Gary Lineker has been suspended for a social media post in which the commentator compared the Tory bill with Nazi practices.
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Basketball Africa League 2023: President Calls to End Migration of African Talent
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/basketball-africa-league-2023-president-calls-to-end-migration-of-african-talent-1108263317.html
March 11, 2023, 7:33 AM
In 2019, in a joint effort between the National Basketball Association (NBA) and International Basketball Federation (FIBA), the Basketball Africa League (BAL) was founded to replace the Africa Basketball League as the continent's premier men's basketball league. The inaugural season of the annual competition took place in May 2021.
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Japan Honors Victims of 2011 Earthquake With Minute of Silence
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/japan-honors-victims-of-2011-earthquake-with-minute-of-silence-1108285233.html
March 11, 2023, 7:31 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Japan observed a minute of silence on Saturday in memory of the victims of the 2011 earthquake, which was followed by a devastating tsunami and the accident at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
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US Comedian Accuses America of Hypocrisy, Calls it 'World’s Biggest Terror Organization'
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/us-comedian-accuses-america-of-hypocrisy-calls-it-worlds-biggest-terror-organization--1108283277.html
March 11, 2023, 6:26 AM
Earlier, speaking at the Rage Against the War Machine Rally at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC on 19 February, to protest against the vast funds being funneled into Ukraine, American media personality Jimmy Dore slammed "corrupt" America, claiming that US politicians “want to enrich weapons manufacturers, so they keep donating to them".
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Blinken to Travel to Ethiopia, Niger March 14-17, US State Dept. Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/blinken-to-travel-to-ethiopia-niger-march-14-17-us-state-dept-says-1108284123.html
March 11, 2023, 6:20 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Ethiopia and Niger next week for talks on a range of issues, including the cessation of hostilities between the Ethiopian government and the restive Tigray region in the north of the country, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Friday.
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China’s NPC Appoints New Premier, Vice Chairmen of Military Commission
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/chinas-npc-appoints-new-premier-vice-chairmen-of-military-commission-1108283739.html
March 11, 2023, 6:11 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Deputies of China’s National People's Congress (NPC) have approved the appointment of a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, Li Qiang, to the post of Premier.
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Biden Says Undecided About COVID-19 Origins Bill
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/biden-says-undecided-about-covid-19-origins-bill-1108283604.html
March 11, 2023, 6:09 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden says he has not made a decision on whether to sign the bill that requires the US government to declassify all the information regarding the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Watch Russian Tornado Multiple Launch Rocket Systems Destroy Ukrainian Forces Observation Post
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/watch-russian-tornado-multiple-launch-rocket-systems-destroy-ukrainian-forces-observation-post-1108282953.html
March 11, 2023, 5:30 AM
The Tornado-G is a modernized version of the BM-21 Grad MLRS. The system has an increased fire effectiveness, more powerful ammunition, and automated guidance, aiming, and navigation equipment.
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Scientists Uncover Evidence Showing Gladiator Brawls Were Held in Roman Britain
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/scientists-uncover-evidence-showing-gladiator-brawls-were-held-in-roman-britain-1108280506.html
March 11, 2023, 3:58 AM
The so-called Colchester Vase was discovered in a Roman tomb at West Lodge in 1853 in the British city of Colchester. The pottery is decorated with elaborate depictions of gladiatorial battles and its final use was as a funerary urn.
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US Reveals Details of New Design for Air Force One
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/us-reveals-details-of-new-design-for-air-force-one-1108281413.html
March 11, 2023, 3:45 AM
"Air Force One" is the term used to refer to any aircraft that the president flies in; however, it is now standard practice to refer to the airplane the commander-in-chief primarily flies in with said name. As for the helicopter that the president uses for shorter distances, it is officially referred to as Marine Force One.
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Raw Material & Ukraine Conflict: Biden Holds Talks With EU Commission Head Amid Strained Ties
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/raw-material--ukraine-conflict-biden-holds-talks-with-eu-commission-head-amid-strained-ties-1108279837.html
March 11, 2023, 3:33 AM
US President Joe Biden and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met on Friday at the White House, later issuing a joint statement noting the two countries will negotiate a deal to allow European materials to be used in electric vehicles that are eligible for US tax credits.
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US Lawmaker: Washington Wants Russia to Lose in Ukraine But Not 'Too Badly'
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/us-lawmaker-washington-wants-russia-to-lose-in-ukraine-but-not-too-badly-1108280691.html
March 11, 2023, 3:09 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States wants Russia to lose in Ukraine, but is not seeking its "abject defeat" or even "collapse" since it would be detrimental to global stability, Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton, a strong supporter of military aid to Ukraine, stated on Friday.
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Historic Saudi-Iran Deal Proves 'Major Setback' for US But Raises Questions About JCPOA Lifeline
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/historic-saudi-iran-deal-proves-major-setback-for-us-but-raises-questions-about-jcpoa-lifeline-1108278478.html
March 11, 2023, 2:10 AM
The historic Saudi-Iranian agreement to reestablish diplomatic ties will prove to be a serious concern for the US, which has long sought to ensure Iran remains isolated in the Middle East, an expert told Radio Sputnik.
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New Russian R-37M Missile Shows High Efficiency Against Ukrainian Air Targets - Source
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/new-russian-r-37m-missile-shows-high-efficiency-against-ukrainian-air-targets---source-1108279379.html
March 11, 2023, 1:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The new Russian R-37M air-to-air missile has shown the highest combat effectiveness during its use as part of Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine, an informed source told Sputnik.
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Revived Ancient Zombie-Virus From Siberian Permafrost Hasn't Lost Its Touch, Study Warns
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/revived-ancient-zombie-virus-from-siberian-permafrost-hasnt-lost-its-touch-study-warns-1108276690.html
March 11, 2023, 12:06 AM
Permafrost covers one-fifth of the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of Alaska, Canada and Russia. The combination of cold, lack of oxygen, and light allows the remains of living organisms to persist well in the permafrost. Viruses may also be among these organisms.
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Chile's President Reshuffles Cabinet After Lawmakers Reject Proposed Tax Overhaul
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/chiles-president-reshuffles-government-1108278268.html
March 10, 2023, 11:58 PM
SANTIAGO (Sputnik) - Chilean President Gabriel Boric has made several changes to the cabinet, replacing five ministers, according to the country’s Undersecretary of the Interior Manuel Monsalve.
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Colombia, ELN Rebels Declare Mutual Ceasefire
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/colombia-eln-rebels-declare-mutual-ceasefire-1108277634.html
March 10, 2023, 11:48 PM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - A Colombian governmental delegation and a delegation of the rebel National Liberation Army (ELN) announced a ceasefire after talks in Mexico, provided that there is a mutual cessation of offensive operations.
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Tracking of Priest Hookup App Data Highlights We're Living in Surveillance Dystopia
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/tracking-of-priest-hookup-app-data-highlights-were-living-in-surveillance-dystopia-1108276197.html
March 10, 2023, 11:42 PM
On Thursday, the Washington Post published a report on a Denver-based Catholic group buying app data from data brokers and using that information to find whether priests in the church are using hookup apps.
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Canadian Communists Ask Ottawa to Withdraw From NATO, Reduce Military Spending
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/canadian-communists-ask-ottawa-to-withdraw-from-nato-reduce-military-spending-1108276849.html
March 10, 2023, 11:30 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The leader of the Communist Party of Canada Elizabeth Rawley called on the Federal Government to reduce its military spending by 75%, withdraw from NATO, and achieve a peaceful settlement to the conflict in Ukraine.
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Ex-Pentagon Officer: US ‘Still Playing Catchup’ With Hypersonics After Underestimating China, Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/ex-pentagon-officer-us-still-playing-catchup-with-hypersonics-after-underestimating-china-russia-1108276015.html
March 10, 2023, 10:28 PM
Hypersonic weapons travel more than 5 times the speed of sound and are feared because their speed and maneuverability are unequaled and nigh-impossible to track or shoot down using existing interception techniques.
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Lapid Says Resumption of Saudi-Iranian Relations a 'Dangerous Failure' of Israel's Foreign Policy
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/lapid-says-resumption-of-saudi-iranian-relations-a-dangerous-failure-of-israels-foreign-policy--1108275005.html
March 10, 2023, 10:06 PM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said on Friday that the resumption of diplomatic relations between Tehran and Riyadh was a failure of the Israeli government's foreign policy, as it deprived Israel of its regional defense barrier from the alleged Iranian threat.
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German Police Detain Unidentified Man Who Took Hostages in Pharmacy, No Casualties
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/german-police-detain-unidentified-man-who-took-hostages-in-pharmacy-no-casualties-1108275623.html
March 10, 2023, 9:50 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - The police of Germany's Karlsruhe said on Twitter they had detained an unidentified criminal who had taken hostages in a pharmacy.
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US Intel Chief Haines Tells Congress ‘Not Our Assessment’ That China Wants War Over Taiwan
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/us-intel-chief-haines-tells-congress-not-our-assessment-that-china-wants-war-over-taiwan-1108275084.html
March 10, 2023, 9:09 PM
The US has claimed for years that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan was likely, and put significant money and effort into bolstering its support for the Taipei government, including weapons sales and provocative official visits that have infuriated the Chinese government.
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Xi Must Call Zelensky if China Wants Peace for Russia, Ukraine, Says Canadian FM
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/xi-must-call-zelensky-if-china-wants-peace-for-russia-ukraine-says-canadian-fm-1108274834.html
March 10, 2023, 8:15 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - If China wants to bring peace between Russia and Ukraine, the country’s president Xi Jinping must call his Ukraine counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy to hear his vision of a sustainable peace, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said on Friday.
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Investments in Russia Up by 4.6% in 2022 - Statistics Agency
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/investments-in-russia-up-by-46-in-2022---statistics-agency-1108274367.html
March 10, 2023, 7:56 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Investments in fixed assets in Russia increased by 4.6% in 2022 year-on-year, with the growth in the fourth quarter amounting to 3.3% in annual terms, Russian statistics agency Rosstat said on Friday.
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US Senator Hawley Tells China’s Xi to 'Come Clean' About Role in COVID-19 Origins
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/us-senator-hawley-tells-chinas-xi-to-come-clean-about-role-in-covid-19-origins-1108274531.html
March 10, 2023, 7:56 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Senator Josh Hawley on Friday urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to come clean about China’s alleged role in the genesis of the novel coronavirus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, following Congress’ passage of legislation to declassify US intel on the matter.
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Design of Russia's Reusable Methane-Fuelled Rocket Expected by End-2024, Says Roscosmos
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/design-of-russias-reusable-methane-fuelled-rocket-expected-by-end-2024-says-roscosmos-1108273247.html
March 10, 2023, 7:37 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Roscosmos and the Samara-based Progress Rocket and Space Center (RSC) signed a contract for the technical design of the Amur-SPG reusable methane rocket, the project will be ready by the end of next year, the Russian state corporation said on Friday.
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Tulsi Gabbard Explains Why US Threw Ukraine Under the Bus by Blaming Kiev for Nord Stream Blasts
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/tulsi-gabbard-explains-why-us-threw-ukraine-under-the-bus-by-blaming-kiev-for-nord-stream-blasts-1108272715.html
March 10, 2023, 7:07 PM
US media reported this week that a mysterious “pro-Ukrainian group” without established links to any state was responsible for last fall’s sabotage attacks against the Nord Stream gas pipeline network. Former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev dismissed the reporting as a “cheap” but “epic Hollywood drama.”
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Congress Passes Bill Requiring DNI to Declassify COVID-19 Origins Probe Materials
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/congress-passes-bill-requiring-dni-to-declassify-covid-19-origins-probe-materials-1108272480.html
March 10, 2023, 6:44 PM
House lawmakers voted unanimously on Friday to require the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to declassify materials related to the origins of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, which the White House asked the Intelligence Community to probe in 2021.
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Mali Postpones Constitutional Referendum
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/mali-postpones-constitutional-referendum-1108268288.html
March 10, 2023, 6:23 PM
After the 2021 coup, the military government that came to power promised to return civilian rule in the country. However, the constitutional referendum in Mali, initially set for March 19, 2023, has been postponed, as the country has to establish representations of the election management body in all regions of the country.
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Xi's Third Term Ushers in an Era of Closer Relations With Russia, Smart Competition With US
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/xis-third-term-ushers-in-an-era-of-closer-relations-with-russia-smart-competition-with-us-1108271332.html
March 10, 2023, 6:22 PM
Xi Jinping has secured a third term as China's president and chairman of the Central Military Commission. What does the future have in store for the People's Republic as Sino-American confrontation gains momentum?
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Moscow: US Can No Longer Turn a Blind Eye to Kiev's Persecution Against Ukrainian Orthodox Church
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/moscow-us-can-no-longer-turn-a-blind-eye-to-kievs-persecution-against-ukrainian-orthodox-church-1108271813.html
March 10, 2023, 5:48 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Washington will not be able to ignore the persecution against the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (UOC), Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, commenting on Kiev's demand for the UOC monks to leave the premises of the Kiev Pechersk Lavra.
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Ferrets, Primates Fall Victim to Pentagon Experiments to Replicate Havana Syndrome
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/ferrets-primates-fall-victim-to-pentagon-experiments-to-replicate-havana-syndrome-1108271045.html
March 10, 2023, 5:39 PM
Last week, US officials released a comprehensive report which concluded that it was “very unlikely” that an adversary armed with directed energy weapons was to responsible for the debilitating neurological symptoms experienced by US diplomats and agents abroad known as the Havana Syndrome, putting to bed years of claims that Russia was to blame.
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West 'Scared' by Close Russia-Africa Relations, Russian MPs Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/west-scared-by-close-russia-africa-relations-russian-mps-say-1108266210.html
March 10, 2023, 5:33 PM
The year 2023 has marked a further development of Russia-Africa ties. Russia has held joint naval exercises with China and South Africa and is now preparing to host the second Russia-Africa Summit in July. Beyond that, this year has seen Russia’s top diplomat Sergey Lavrov visit Africa in January and February.
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Police Operation Underway Amid Hostage Situation at Pharmacy in Germany's Karlsruhe
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/police-operation-underway-amid-hostage-situation-at-pharmacy-in-germanys-karlsruhe-1108270720.html
March 10, 2023, 5:23 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - A special police operation is taking place next to a pharmacy where hostages were taken in the city of Karlsruhe in the federal state of Baden-Wuerttemberg, local police said on Friday.
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Photos: Kim Jong-un Observes 'Actual War Response Posture' of Rocket Artillery in Massive Drills
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/photos-kim-jong-un-observes-actual-war-response-posture-of-rocket-artillery-in-massive-drills-1108269160.html
March 10, 2023, 4:48 PM
The US and South Korea are set to begin massive war games rehearsing strikes on North Korea, which will involve thousands of troops, warships, and bomber aircraft. A state of war technically persists between them, since the war that started in 1950 was only ended by a ceasefire, keeping tensions high for decades.
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Why Bloated US Military Spending Can't Ensure Its Dominance Over Russia, China
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/why-bloated-us-military-spending-cant-ensure-its-dominance-over-russia-china-1108266963.html
March 10, 2023, 4:43 PM
The White House has requested a whopping $842 billion for the Pentagon for fiscal year 2024, which is $69 billion more than the Department of Defense received for FY2023. What's behind the hike and does it truly correspond with the US' national security interests?
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Poll: Iowa Republicans Remain Committed to Trump But Support Decreases Ahead of Caucuses
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/poll-iowa-republicans-remain-committed-to-trump-but-support-decreases-ahead-of-caucuses-1108268758.html
March 10, 2023, 4:13 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Almost half of Republicans in the US state of Iowa look very favorably at former President Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential race, but their support has begun to decrease months ahead of the presidential caucuses, a new Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa Poll revealed on Friday.
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Michael McFaul 'Nervous' About Ukraine's Ability to 'Hold on, Keep US Engaged' Against Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/michael-mcfaul-nervous-about-ukraines-ability-to-hold-on-keep-us-engaged-against-russia-1108267931.html
March 10, 2023, 4:11 PM
The US sabotaged Russia-Ukraine peace talks last spring, prolonging the crisis for a year and ramping up military support to Kiev so that the Ukrainians would be ready to “fight” Russia “to the last person,” as Senator Lindsey Graham put it. 11 months later, some in Washington fear the NATO proxy war against Russia may be approaching its end.
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US Has No Intention of Developing Hypersonic Nuclear Weapons, Top Military Officials Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/us-has-no-intention-of-developing-hypersonic-nuclear-weapons-top-military-officials-say-1108267612.html
March 10, 2023, 3:49 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Senior US military officials present at a House of Representatives Armed Services Committee hearing on Friday confirmed that Washington has no plans to develop hypersonic nuclear weapons.
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US Adds 311,000 Jobs in February, But Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.6%
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/us-adds-311000-jobs-in-february-but-unemployment-rate-rises-to-36-1108266571.html
March 10, 2023, 3:29 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States added 311,000 jobs in February, the Labor Department said Friday, reporting a number that again beat forecasts but not as much as in January, in what could be a relief to the Federal Reserve's task of lowering inflation amid persistently strong labor and wage growth.
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'Le Bromance': Sunak and Macron Agree to Tackle Migrant Crossings, Train 'Ukrainian Marines'
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/le-bromance-sunak-and-macron-present-front-of-unity-on-migrants-and-ukraine-1108259270.html
March 10, 2023, 3:21 PM
Relations between London and Paris have been strained over the last decade on issues ranging from people-trafficking across the English Channel, Brexit and competition between defense firms. But the two countries' leaders have now hailed a new Entente Cordiale.
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France Wants to Tear Russia, China Away From Africa, Political Activist Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/france-wants-to-tear-russia-china-away-from-africa-political-activist-says-1108256327.html
March 10, 2023, 3:05 PM
In the run-up to his African tour, President Emmanuel Macron announced that the French government was putting together plans to reorganize France's military presence in Africa through a "new security partnership." However, after the announcement, experts immediately questioned whether France could "fully break away" from its colonial past.
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Uno Reverse? House Panel Launches Investigation Into Defunct January 6 Committee
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/uno-reverse-house-panel-launches-investigation-into-defunct-january-6-committee-1108258950.html
March 10, 2023, 2:41 PM
Capping an 18-month probe, the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol released their final report on December 22, 2022. Ex-President Donald Trump and the Republicans lambasted the "sham" process, decrying the politicization of the riots and attempts to smear the protesters as "domestic terrorists."
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Lavrov Says Discussed New START, Ukraine With Blinken at G20 in India
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/lavrov-says-discussed-new-start-ukraine-with-blinken-at-g20-in-india-1108262378.html
March 10, 2023, 2:12 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Friday he and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed Ukraine and strategic stability, with a focus on the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), during the G20 meeting in India.
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African Members' Voices Must Be Heard on Reforming UNSC Penholderships, Russian Envoy Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/african-members-voices-must-be-heard-on-reforming-unsc-penholderships-russian-envoy-says-1108247893.html
March 10, 2023, 1:59 PM
The system of leadership by the UN Security Council members on specific issues was developed around 2008-2009 with the "leaders" called "penholders", who are responsible for drafting resolutions and chairing negotiations on certain topics. In fact, according to a December 2018 UNSC report, the US, the UK, and France are penholders in most cases.
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Will EU Chief Be Able to Mend Strained EU-US Ties During Her Washington Trip?
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/will-eu-chief-be-able-to-mend-strained-eu-us-ties-during-her-washington-trip-1108260479.html
March 10, 2023, 1:48 PM
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Washington for talks with President Joe Biden. The White House previewed the meeting as a friendly get-together between allies to discuss issues of common concern. Behind the scenes, however, the EU is facing a life-or-death crisis threatening to leave its economy in ruins. Sputnik explains.
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Africa Boosts Russian Wheat Purchases
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/africa-boosts-russian-wheat-purchases--1108246066.html
March 10, 2023, 1:48 PM
In July 2022, Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the UN signed an agreement to provide a humanitarian maritime corridor for ships exporting food and fertilizers from Ukrainian Black Sea ports. Moscow has repeatedly castigated the West for ignoring the second part of the deal, which facilitates Russia's grain exports.
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Twitter Users Troll 'Money Beggar' Zelensky After Oscars Snub
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/twitter-users-troll-money-beggar-zelensky-after-oscars-snub-1108257544.html
March 10, 2023, 1:36 PM
Volodymyr Zelensky may have been welcomed with open arms at high-profile, swank Western events and functions, and given airtime to remotely clamor for more weapons anywhere from the US Congress to the Berlin Film Festival. But the coveted Oscars ceremony has reportedly snubbed the Ukrainian leader for the second year in a row.
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US Biologists May Be Behind Outbreak of Ebola Virus in Central Africa in 2022, Moscow Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/us-biologists-may-be-behind-outbreak-of-ebola-virus-in-central-africa-in-2022-moscow-says-1108259783.html
March 10, 2023, 1:28 PM
MOSCOW March 10 (Sputnik) – The health ministry of one of the countries of Central Africa is studying a possibility of the artificial spread of the Ebola virus in September 2022 by US military biologists, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the head of the radiation, chemical and biological defense troops of the Russian armed forces, said on Friday.
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Iran, Saudi Arabia Agree to Restore Diplomatic Relations
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/iran-saudi-arabia-agree-to-restore-diplomatic-relations-1108258390.html
March 10, 2023, 12:46 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to resume relations, as well as open embassies and representative offices within two months.
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US Failed to Deactivate Biolabs in Ukraine Before Russian Op, Despite American Claims: Moscow
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/us-failed-to-deactivate-biolabs-in-ukraine-before-military-operation-as-washington-claimed-moscow-1108257926.html
March 10, 2023, 12:20 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Washington failed to deactivate biolaboratories in Ukraine before the launch of Russia's special military operation despite claims by US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby, Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov, the head of the radiation, chemical and biological defense troops of the Russian armed forces, said on Friday.
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Botswana Insists on Bigger Share of Rough Diamond Sales from DeBeers
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/botswana-insists-on-bigger-share-of-rough-diamond-sales-from-debeers-1108249332.html
March 10, 2023, 11:56 AM
Botswana has long been known as a major player in the global diamond industry. The landlocked nation in Africa's south is the continent's largest producer of diamonds, and the second-largest one globally. The industry accounts for a large portion of the country's GDP.
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Biden's Proposed 2024 Budget Will Prompt National Debt to Balloon Nearly Twofold, Watchdog Warns
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/bidens-proposed-2024-budget-will-prompt-national-debt-to-balloon-nearly-twofold-watchdog-warns-1108251071.html
March 10, 2023, 11:55 AM
After US President Joe Biden proposed the budget for fiscal year 2024 on March 9, including some $6.9 trillion in spending, with a $1.8 trillion deficit, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) published its analysis of the policy proposals, modeling their impact over the coming decade.
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Erdogan Signs Decree on Holding General Election in Turkiye on May 14
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/erdogan-signs-decree-on-holding-general-election-in-turkiye-on-may-14-1108257287.html
March 10, 2023, 11:53 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday signed a decree on holding the general election in the country on May 14, according to media broadcasts.
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Return of Premier League Football Saved UK From Recession in January
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/return-of-premier-league-football-saved-uk-from-recession-in-january-1108249915.html
March 10, 2023, 11:52 AM
The UK, like European Union members and the US, has suffered an economic slump coupled with double-digit inflation thanks to its policy of sanctions on Russia — only avoiding a recession due to footie fans' legendary boozing.
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West's Nord Stream Media Psy-Op to Fall Apart at Seams if Hersh's Source Decides to Speak Out
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/wests-nord-stream-media-psy-op-to-fall-apart-at-seams-if-hershs-source-decides-to-speak-out-1108253093.html
March 10, 2023, 11:41 AM
The Biden administration is trying to push back against Seymour Hersh's Nord Stream bombshell through its subservient mainstream media, but a ridiculous tale about two divers blasting the pipeline is failing the apparent damage-control operation, international experts told Sputnik.
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New York City Teeming With Rats Infected With Different Covid-19 Strains, Study Warns
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/new-york-city-teeming-with-rats-infected-with-different-covid-19-strains-study-warns-1108248278.html
March 10, 2023, 11:07 AM
A global tracker released back in August 2022 and using the Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases and the World Animal Health Information System revealed that numerous animal species have caught COVID-19, including mink, hamsters, cats and dogs, with the question now being whether animals can pass the virus back to humans.
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Can France & UK Reboot Rocky Post-Brexit Ties Over Pledge to Further Arm Ukraine?
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/can-france--uk-reboot-rocky-post-brexit-ties-over-pledge-to-further-arm-ukraine-1108244635.html
March 10, 2023, 10:05 AM
Ever since the 2016 referendum on European Union membership, when Britain opted to quit the bloc, relations between London and Paris have been on a roller-coaster, with issues ranging from illegal migration across the Channel to post-Brexit fishing licenses for UK waters souring ties.
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Lavrov Warns West If Nord Stream Probe Blocked, Response Will Follow
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/russian-deputy-fm-responsibility-for-nord-stream-blasts-lies-with-us-media-leaks-a-distraction-1108250486.html
March 10, 2023, 10:00 AM
Earlier, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia continued to demand a transparent investigation into the terrorist attack on the Nord Stream pipelines, adding that it is necessary to identify those who carried out and ordered the attack, and to allow Russia to participate in the probe.
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UK's Sunak to Announce Billions in New Funding for Nuclear Deterrence Next Week, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/uks-sunak-to-announce-billions-in-new-funding-for-nuclear-deterrence-next-week-reports-say-1108250159.html
March 10, 2023, 9:56 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will announce up to 5 billion pounds sterling ($5.9 billion) in additional funding for enhancing the country's nuclear deterrence program over the next two years, UK media reported on Friday, citing government sources.
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South Africa's Private Sector to Contribute $5.4 Million to Tackling Energy Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/south-africas-private-sector-to-contribute-54-million-to-tackling-energy-crisis-1108244939.html
March 10, 2023, 8:28 AM
South Africa is grappling with an energy crisis that has left many without power for hours on end due to a mix of factors, including the nation's aging power infrastructure. As the country stuggles to keep the lights on, with increasing pressure on the government to find a solution, a new ministry was recently established to tackle the issue.
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Fat Chance: Sweden's Obesity Hits Max as Half of Population Tackles Excess Weight
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/doubling-in-swedens-obesity-linked-to-stress-mental-health-issues-1108244317.html
March 10, 2023, 7:58 AM
Today, generally, 51% of adult Swedes are either overweight or obese, a phenomenon most prominent among younger adults. Experts views this as a worrying trend, since excessive weight at a young age tends to persist in later life.
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Australian Scientists to Generate Electricity Out of Thin Air
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/australian-scientists-to-generate-electricity-out-of-thin-air-1108243753.html
March 10, 2023, 7:25 AM
Many countries have been facing a massive energy crisis and surging inflation as part of the global economic recession. Since then, scientists have been looking for ways to make electricity "out of thin air".
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Bitcoin Trading Below $20,000 After 8% Drop
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/bitcoin-trading-below-20000-after-8-drop-1108245318.html
March 10, 2023, 7:18 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The price of Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, dropped 8.07% and was trading at $19,970 on the Binance cryptocurrency exchange, trading data showed on Friday.
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German Company Conjuncta and Mauritania Sign $34 Bln Green Energy Deal
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/german-company-conjuncta-and-mauritania-sign-34-bln-green-energy-deal-1108214870.html
March 10, 2023, 6:14 AM
Russia had long been a major fuel supplier to the EU until the latter imposed sanctions against Moscow, reducing oil and gas supplies from the country after the start of the special military operation in Ukraine. The EU is now trying to diversify energy imports.
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Russian, Egyptian Presidents Discuss Supplies of Russian Agricultural Products
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/russian-egyptian-presidents-discuss-supplies-of-russian-agricultural-products-1108244066.html
March 10, 2023, 6:02 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone conversation with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Sisi at the initiative of the Egyptian side, the Kremlin said on Thursday.
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UK to Establish Arctic Military Base in Norway
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/uk-to-establish-arctic-military-base-in-norway-1108242963.html
March 10, 2023, 5:31 AM
Though the opposition sees the establishment of US and UK facilities as a violation of Norwegian law that prevents the permanent presence of "foreign forces" in peacetime, the authorities have tried to mollify the public by claiming that the arrangement is only temporary.
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Flipping Middle Finger the 'God-Given' Right of Every 'Red-Blooded Canadian', Judge Rules
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/flipping-middle-finger-a-god-given-right-of-every-red-blooded-canadian-judge-rules-1108242743.html
March 10, 2023, 5:23 AM
Resorting to that non-verbal equivalent of expressing contempt for someone – showing the middle finger – is commonly considered obscene. Interestingly, "flipping the bird", according to research done by some anthropologists, has a proud history, going all the way back to ancient Greece, and ancient Romans were not averse to using it.
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US Views China as Most Capable Cyber Threat to American Infrastructure: Top Security Official
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/us-views-china-as-most-capable-cyber-threat-to-american-infrastructure-1108243138.html
March 10, 2023, 5:08 AM
HOUSTON (Sputnik) - The US views China as its biggest cybersecurity threat amid concerns it may be learning lessons from the Ukraine conflict as Beijing may potentially be preparing to carry out a military operation in Taiwan, US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly said.
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Elon Musk Planning to Develop Town in Texas for Companies’ Workers, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/elon-musk-planning-to-develop-town-in-texas-for-companies-workers-reports-say-1108242521.html
March 10, 2023, 4:26 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is planning to develop a town in the state of Texas where the employees of his companies’ could live and work below market rates, US media reported, citing land records and people familiar with the project.
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Footage Captures Shocking Moment SUV Nearly Kills Texas Bloggers
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/footage-captures-shocking-moment-suv-nearly-kills-texas-bloggers-1108241901.html
March 10, 2023, 4:03 AM
Streamer and blogger Nathan Reeves was involved in a shocking accident while recording a podcast for his YouTube Channel November Romeo with photographer Alexsey Reyes.
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Trump May Soon Face Indictment After Reportedly Being Asked to Testify Before Manhattan Court
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/trump-may-soon-face-indictment-after-reportedly-being-asked-to-testify-before-manhattan-court-1108241196.html
March 10, 2023, 3:44 AM
If Trump is indicted, it would be the first time in US history that a former president has been charged in a criminal case. However, the case will be difficult for prosecutors to prove, even if Trump is indicted.
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China's Xi Jinping Unanimously Reelected for Historic Third Presidential Term
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/chinas-xi-jinping-unanimously-reelected-for-third-presidential-term-1108241072.html
March 10, 2023, 3:05 AM
Xi was both elected to serve again as the president of the People's Republic of China and chairman of the powerful Central Military Commission during an ongoing session of the 14th National People's Congress - the supreme state authority of the PRC.
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Biden Should Not Sell Off EMS Bandwidth to Private Sector, Says SPACECOM Chief
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/biden-should-not-sell-off-ems-band-width-to-private-sector-says-spacecom-chief-1108240942.html
March 10, 2023, 2:48 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Space Command (SPACECOM) chief Gen. James Dickinson said in a congressional testimony on Thursday that he opposes plans being considered by the Biden administration to sell off part of the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) frequency bands, previously reserved for federal agencies, for use by private industry.
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Biden Says Would Meet With McCarthy ‘Tomorrow’ if Shown Republican Budget
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/biden-says-would-meet-with-mccarthy-tomorrow-if-shown-republican-budget-1108240622.html
March 10, 2023, 2:40 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - President Joe Biden told reporters at the White House that he would be willing to meet with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as soon as tomorrow if shown the Republican party’s budget proposal, following his administration’s release of the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024.
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US Sentences Ex-Goldman Sachs Banker to 10 Years Over Malaysian State Fund Fraud
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/us-sentences-ex-goldman-sachs-banker-to-10-years-over-malaysian-state-fund-fraud-1108240319.html
March 10, 2023, 2:04 AM
NEW YORK (Sputnik) - A former senior banker at Wall Street powerhouse Goldman Sachs was sentenced to 10 years in prison by a US judge on Thursday for his role in conspiring to launder billions of dollars embezzled from a Malaysian state development fund, the Justice Department said in a statement.
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Former Ohio House Speaker Convicted in $61Mln Bribery Scheme, DOJ Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/former-ohio-house-speaker-convicted-in-61mln-bribery-scheme-doj-reports-1108239974.html
March 10, 2023, 1:41 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US convicted former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder for participation in a $61mln bribery scheme, the US Department of Justice said on Thursday.
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Dear Donald
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/dear-donald-1108239619.html
March 10, 2023, 1:28 AM
Former President Donald Trump’s publishing agency Winning Team has announced that it will release a $99 coffee table book titled “Letters to Trump” that will include private correspondence between him and various celebrities and former politicians.
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US House Passes Bill Prohibiting Government Workers From Censoring Speech in Official Role
https://sputniknews.com/20230310/us-house-passes-bill-prohibiting-government-workers-from-censoring-speech-in-official-role-1108239491.html
March 10, 2023, 1:17 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US House of Representatives passed a bill to prevent federal government employees from censoring speech in their official capacity, amid hearings by congressional committees on the collusion between tech companies and the government to "moderate" content online.
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