'Tote Bag Beige' Carpet & Will Smith Slap Jokes: What to Expect From This Year's Oscars
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/tote-bag-beige-carpet--will-smith-slap-jokes-what-to-expect-from-this-years-oscars-1108312015.html
March 12, 2023, 2:19 PM
From the “champagne” carpet picked instead of the iconic red, to a “crisis team” on standby to prevent a rerun of on-stage capers like the Will Smith slap, the 95th Academy Awards has its share of novel tweaks, with its live telecast expecting bumper viewer ratings.
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Praising Iran-Saudi Pact, China Says Agreement Will Help Rid Region of ‘External Interference’
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/praising-iran-saudi-pact-china-says-agreement-will-help-rid-region-of-external-interference-1108316681.html
March 12, 2023, 1:56 PM
The Islamic Republic of Iran and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia moved to restore diplomatic relations Friday in a landmark agreement brokered by China, catching Washington off guard. The traditional regional rivals signed the deal after over seven years without ties.
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Cyclone Freddy Makes Second Landfall in Mozambique, Claims a Life Bringing Death Toll to at Least 28
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/cyclone-freddy-makes-second-landfall-in-mozambique-claims-a-life-bringing-death-toll-to-at-least-28-1108315285.html
March 12, 2023, 1:56 PM
Freddy is a cyclone with strong winds of up to 180km per hour that result in waves higher than 15 meters battering coastal areas. Last month, the cyclone passed Mauritius, Madagascar and Mozambique, causing floods and gale-force winds, affecting thousands of people.
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Turkiye Expects Positive Outcome of Grain Deal Extension Talks
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/turkiye-expects-positive-outcome-of-grain-deal-extension-talks-1108317423.html
March 12, 2023, 1:55 PM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkiye expects the parties to the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which is set to expire on March 18, to make a positive decision on the deal's extension, Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Sunday.
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Anti-Government Demonstrators in Kishinev Try to Penetrate Police Cordons
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/anti-government-demonstrators-in-kishinev-try-to-penetrate-police-cordons-1108313946.html
March 12, 2023, 1:38 PM
A massive anti-government rally took place in the Moldovan capital on Sunday against rising prices and tariffs for public services, with protesters calling on the authorities to underwrite winter bills for heating and electricity, and pressing for the resignation of the country's leadership.
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Switzerland to Dispose of 60 Operational Rapier Air Defense Systems, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/switzerland-to-dispose-of-60-operational-rapier-air-defense-systems-reports-say-1108316570.html
March 12, 2023, 1:27 PM
ZURICH (Sputnik) - The Swiss military began to dispose of 60 operational UK Rapier anti-aircraft missile systems, a Swiss newspaper reported on Sunday.
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Second Largest Bank Collapse in US History: What Happened to SVB, and What Comes Next?
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/second-largest-bank-collapse-in-us-history-what-happened-to-svb-and-what-comes-next-1108312203.html
March 12, 2023, 1:14 PM
California-based commercial lending giant Silicon Valley Bank had its charter revoked and was transferred into receivership on March 10 after a bank run – which occurs when too many clients try to get their money out at once. The collapse sent shockwaves rippling across the financial world. What exactly happened? And what’s next? Sputnik explains.
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Pope Francis Continues to Prepare for Meeting With Patriarch Kirill in Jerusalem
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/pope-francis-continues-to-prepare-for-meeting-with-patriarch-kirill-in-jerusalem-1108313405.html
March 12, 2023, 12:35 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Pope Francis said that the preparations for his meeting with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia in Jerusalem continue and that he considers the patriarch his brother, Leonid Sevastianov, chairman of Russia-based World Union of Old Believers, told Sputnik on Sunday.
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Discovery of ‘Pioneer Peptide’ Could Help Search for Alien Life on Planets, Study Reveals
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/discovery-of-pioneer-peptide-could-help-search-for-alien-life-on-planets-study-reveals-1108311317.html
March 12, 2023, 12:14 PM
Back in 2020, scientists from Rutgers University studied how life started on planet Earth 3.5 billion to 2.5 billion years ago, discovering the origins of protein (enzyme) structures responsible for metabolism.
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Russia, Sudan May Switch to Settlements in National Currencies & Increase Trade, Ambassador Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/russia-sudan-may-switch-to-settlements-in-national-currencies--increase-trade-ambassador-says-1108309508.html
March 12, 2023, 11:34 AM
Last month, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov visited Sudan, where he held talks with Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Al-Sadiq and other top officials. The diplomats discussed key aspects of multifaceted Russian-Sudanese cooperation, as well as topical international and regional issues.
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Video: Astronomer Captures Flash After Meteorite Crashes Into Moon
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/video-astronomer-captures-flash-after-meteorite-crashes-into-moon-1108309154.html
March 12, 2023, 11:04 AM
Meteorites head towards Earth every day, the vast majority of them burn up completely while entering the atmosphere. However, the moon has only a very thin exosphere, which means that meteors collide with the lunar surface much more often.
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Saudi Arabian Oil Giant Aramco Records Net Profit of Over $161Bln in 2022
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/saudi-arabian-oil-giant-aramco-records-net-profit-of-over-161bln-in-2022-1108311177.html
March 12, 2023, 10:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Saudi state oil and gas giant Aramco made a record net profit of $161.1 billion in 2022, up 46.5% year-on-year, the company said on Sunday.
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UK Government Working to Minimize Disruption From SVB Collapse
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/uk-government-working-to-minimize-disruption-from-svb-collapse-1108310916.html
March 12, 2023, 10:50 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The UK government is working to "avoid or minimize" the fallout from the collapse of US-based Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt said on Sunday.
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UK's Sunak Heads to US for Latest Phase of AUKUS Deal Amid Inflated Allegations of China Threat
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/uks-sunak-heads-to-us-for-latest-phase-of-aukus-deal-amid-inflated-allegations-of-china-threat-1108308604.html
March 12, 2023, 10:09 AM
China has repeatedly voiced opposition to the trilateral AUKUS pact, urging the United States, UK, and Australia "to abandon Cold War mentality and zero-sum game," while warning that the arrangement poses “serious nuclear proliferation risks... exacerbates [the] arms race and hurts peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific."
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Fresh Strawberry Exports From Morocco Generate Up to $70Mln Annually
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/fresh-strawberry-exports-from-morocco-generate-up-to-70mln-annually-1108307985.html
March 12, 2023, 9:41 AM
Morocco is one of the world's largest fruit exporters by value. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, in recent years the country's fruit exports have more than doubled. The growth was largely driven by a significant increase in berries, including blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries.
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Kiev Foils Creation of Safety Zone Around Zaporozhye NPP: Regional Administration
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/kiev-foils-creation-of-safety-zone-around-zaporozhye-npp-regional-administration-1108308759.html
March 12, 2023, 8:30 AM
SIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) - Ukraine foils the process of creating a safety zone around the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (ZNPP), Vladimir Rogov, a senior official of the Zaporozhye regional administration, told Sputnik on Sunday.
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'Emptier Words Have Never Been Spoken': Internet Embarrassed by WH Press Sec Border Crisis Ramblings
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/emptier-words-have-never-been-spoken-internet-embarrassed-by-wh-press-sec-border-crisis-ramblings-1108306970.html
March 12, 2023, 8:02 AM
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is no stranger to being ridiculed online by social media users, who have lambasted her for "incompetence" and repeatedly demonstrating that she is "totally out of her league".
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'Let's Love Each Other & Unite': Rapper Ckayz On Zambia Youth Day
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/lets-love-each-other--unite-rapper-ckayz-on-zambia-youth-day-1108223471.html
March 12, 2023, 6:56 AM
Youth Day is an annual national holiday celebrated on March 12 in Zambia. It is a day set aside to commemorate the sacrifices and significant contributions of young people towards the independence of the country in the 1960s. The day is marked with various activities, such as parades, music and dance performances, speeches, and cultural displays.
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'Appalling' State of European Defense & Its 'Dependence on US' Exposed by Ukrainian Conflict
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/appalling-state-of-european-defense--its-dependence-on-us-laid-bare-by-ukrainian-conflict-1108303731.html
March 12, 2023, 6:52 AM
The mood first started shifting against the US among its allies on the European continent late last year, as both officials and diplomats began to accuse Washington of profiteering out of the Ukraine crisis via energy and weapons sales, while their own stockpiles were "almost empty" and critical defense capabilities were lacking.
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Video: Demonstrators Try to Tear Down Ukrainian Flag From Museum Facade in Prague
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/video-demonstrators-try-to-tear-down-ukrainian-flag-from-museum-facade-in-prague-1108305470.html
March 12, 2023, 6:48 AM
PRAGUE (Sputnik) - Protesters have tried to break into the National Museum in Prague to tear down the Ukrainian flag from its facade, which was hung up as a sign of Czech solidarity with Kiev, Czech television reported.
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Li Shangfu Appointed China’s New Minister of Defense
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/li-shangfu-appointed-chinas-new-minister-of-defense-1108305194.html
March 12, 2023, 6:37 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Deputies of China’s National People's Congress (NPC) have approved the appointment of 65-year-old general Li Shangfu to the post of Minister of National Defence.
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NASA Visited Moscow to Ensure Safety of Soyuz MS-23
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/nasa-visited-moscow-to-ensure-safety-of-soyuz-ms-23-1108305080.html
March 12, 2023, 6:34 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - US agency NASA has visited Russian state space corporation Roscosmos in Moscow to make sure that Russia's rockets are safe and that the Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft can fly back to the American astronaut, NASA International Space Station (ISS) Manager Joel Montalbano said on Sunday.
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Four German Airports to Cancel Departures on Monday Due to Strike, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/four-german-airports-to-cancel-departures-on-monday-due-to-strike-reports-say-1108304633.html
March 12, 2023, 5:51 AM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - Berlin, Hamburg, Hanover and Bremen airports will cancel departures on Monday due to warning strikes, German media reported.
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Saudi Arabia Could Buy Over 100 Boeing Aircraft, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/saudi-arabia-could-buy-over-100-boeing-aircraft-reports-say-1108304124.html
March 12, 2023, 5:31 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Saudi Arabia is considering purchasing $35 billion worth of Boeing jets, and the deal could be announced as soon as Sunday, US media reports citing sources.
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UK's New Comprehensive Defense Review to Mention China's Threat to Taiwan, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/uks-new-comprehensive-defense-review-to-mention-chinas-threat-to-taiwan-reports-say-1108304001.html
March 12, 2023, 5:28 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A new comprehensive review of the United Kingdom's security, defense and foreign policy will include mentioning the threat that China poses to Taiwan, UK media reported on Sunday.
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Biden's Visit to Kiev Cost Ukrainian Taxpayers More Than $1.6Mln, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/bidens-visit-to-kiev-cost-ukrainian-taxpayers-more-than-16mln-1108303586.html
March 12, 2023, 5:16 AM
US President Joe Biden on 20 February made an unannounced visit to Kiev to hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and discuss US weapon supplies.
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Over 1,000 Californians Forced to Evacuate After Levee Fails
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/over-a-thousand-californians-forced-to-evacuate-after-levee-fails-1108302902.html
March 12, 2023, 3:47 AM
The brutal spell of weather plaguing the Golden State continued Saturday as floodwaters surged over a levee and sent residents of an agricultural town stumbling.
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Over 2,000 Rally in Northern Spain in Support of Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/over-2000-rally-in-northern-spain-in-support-of-russia-1108302620.html
March 12, 2023, 3:36 AM
MADRID (Sputnik) - More than 2,000 people took to the streets of the northern Spanish city of Bilbao as part of a march in support of Russia, a representative of an anti-NATO movement told RIA Novosti.
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President Biden and California Governor Newsom to Discuss Silicon Valley Bank Bankruptcy
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/president-biden-and-california-governor-newsom-to-discuss-silicon-valley-bank-bankruptcy-1108302322.html
March 12, 2023, 3:23 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden has discussed the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) failure and response measures with California Governor Gavin Newsom, the White House informs.
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Demonstrators in Bern Demand Switzerland's Neutrality Regarding Ukraine Conflict
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/demonstrators-in-bern-demand-switzerlands-neutrality-regarding-ukraine-conflict-1108302037.html
March 12, 2023, 3:10 AM
ZURICH (Sputnik) - An estimated 2,000 - 3,000 people took part in a rally in the Swiss capital of Bern, calling on the country’s government to maintain a policy of neutrality in relation to the events in Ukraine, local media report.
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Hundreds of Climate Activists Detained in The Hague
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/hundreds-of-climate-activists-detained-in-the-hague-1108301922.html
March 12, 2023, 3:04 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - Police in The Hague have detained about 700 climate activists who blocked the A12 motorway during an environmental protest, Dutch public broadcaster NOS reports.
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US to Avoid Systemic Financial Crisis Following Silicon Valley Bank Bankruptcy
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/us-to-avoid-systemic-financial-crisis-following-silicon-valley-bank-bankruptcy-1108301587.html
March 12, 2023, 2:46 AM
NEW YORK (Sputnik) - The US banking system will be in chaos in the next few days due to the bankruptcy of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), but this will not lead to a systemic crisis of the entire system, Kyle Shostak, director of the American investment company Navigator Principal Investors, told Sputnik.
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Hundreds of Thousands Protest Against Legal Reform in Israel
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/hundreds-of-thousands-protest-against-legal-reform-in-israel-1108301436.html
March 12, 2023, 2:36 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - About 500,000 people have participated in yet another nationwide protest against the controversial Israeli judicial reform, The Times of Israel reports citing the organizers of the demonstrations.
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‘Delusional’: Israeli Leaders Hit Out at Each Other After Iran, Saudi Arabia Normalize Ties
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/delusional-israeli-leaders-hit-out-at-each-other-after-iran-saudi-arabia-normalize-ties-1108301247.html
March 12, 2023, 2:27 AM
This week Tehran and Riyadh were able to overcome their 7-year rift. But for one country, the news of a restored diplomatic relationship doesn’t come as a welcomed prospect.
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‘Almost Like You Want to Find Nothing’: Experts Slam Norfolk Southern ‘Air Tests’ in East Palestine
https://sputniknews.com/20230312/almost-like-you-want-to-find-nothing--experts-slam-norfolk-southern-air-tests-in-east-palestine-1108300969.html
March 12, 2023, 12:18 AM
Public health experts are warning that the ‘air testing’ being carried out in East Palestine by a for-profit company hired by Norfolk Southern is “almost like smoke and mirrors.”
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Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Not Systemic Issue, Unlikely to Lead to Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/silicon-valley-bank-collapse-not-systemic-issue-unlikely-to-lead-to-crisis-1108300601.html
March 11, 2023, 11:00 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank, which likely stemmed from a bank run, is not indicative of a systemic banking problem and is unlikely to lead to a crisis similar to the one in 2008, Gary Korolev, CEO of Sovereign Wealth Management, told Sputnik.
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France's Senate Passes Controversial Pension Reform
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/just-in---frances-senate-passes-controversial-pension-reform--1108300516.html
March 11, 2023, 10:51 PM
The controversial bill will raise the legal retirement age of French workers from 62 years of age to 64 and is a major win for President Emmanuel Macron despite mass protests against the plan nationwide.
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Small Defense Budget May Sink UK Defense Minister's Bid to Lead NATO
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/small-defense-budget-may-sink-uk-defense-ministers-bid-to-lead-nato-1108300398.html
March 11, 2023, 10:24 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK defense secretary Ben Wallace wants to replace Jens Stoltenberg as NATO boss in fall but a modest national defense budget will likely dash his hope, The Telegraph quoted alliance sources as saying Saturday.
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Israel's Netanyahu Says SVB Bankruptcy Created ‘Deep Crisis’ in Tech Industry
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/israels-netanyahu-says-svb-bankruptcy-created-deep-crisis-in-tech-industry-1108300247.html
March 11, 2023, 9:51 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Saturday that the implosion of Silicon Valley Bank, the second largest bank failure in US history, created a deep crisis in the technology industry.
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Pope Francis Says Ready to Travel to Kiev on Condition of Twin Visit to Moscow
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/pope-francis-says-ready-to-travel-to-kiev-on-condition-of-twin-visit-to-moscow-1108300123.html
March 11, 2023, 9:26 PM
BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) - Pope Francis told Argentine daily La Nacion that he was ready to go to Kiev, but only on the condition of going on a similar trip to Moscow.
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Russian Military Says 2 Planes Brought Quake Relief Aid to Syria
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/russian-military-says-2-planes-brought-quake-relief-aid-to-syria-1108300015.html
March 11, 2023, 8:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two planes carrying humanitarian aid for quake-hit Syria arrived in the country in the past day, a senior Russian military official said Saturday.
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China-brokered Iran-Saudi Deal Threatens to Push US Out of the Gulf and Washington Knows It
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/china-brokered-iran-saudi-deal-threatens-to-push-us-out-of-the-gulf-and-washington-knows-it-1108298905.html
March 11, 2023, 7:15 PM
Negotiators from long-time regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia signed a surprise agreement in Beijing on Friday on the normalization of relations, the reopening of embassies and the resumption of cooperation on security, trade and investment. The deal, which came after years of grueling negotiations, was met with sour grapes in Washington.
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UK Finance Ministry Rushes to Contain Fallout From SVB Bankruptcy
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/uk-finance-ministry-rushes-to-contain-fallout-from-svb-bankruptcy-1108299444.html
March 11, 2023, 7:06 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The UK finance ministry scrambled on Saturday to protect British tech start-up sector from the fallout of the US-based Silicon Valley Bank (SVB)’s implosion.
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How Biden and the Fed Caused Silicon Valley Bank to Tank
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/how-biden-and-the-fed-caused-silicon-valley-bank-to-tank-1108298080.html
March 11, 2023, 5:45 PM
Regulators took control of Silicon Valley Bank, the Santa Clara-based commercial lending giant that until earlier this week was the US’ 16th biggest bank, after a bank run. The calamity may have been startling, but wasn’t unpredictable, given the Fed’s aggressive policy on interest rates, says author and banking expert David Tawil.
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Egypt Lauds Saudi-Iranian Detente as 'Important Step' Toward Easing Regional Tensions
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/egypt-lauds-saudi-iranian-detente-as-important-step-toward-easing-regional-tensions-1108297720.html
March 11, 2023, 4:55 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Egyptian presidency applauded on Saturday the announcement of a deal restoring diplomatic ties between Saudi Arabia and Iran as a step toward regional security and stability.
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Elon Musk Says Open to SVB Buyout After Tech Lender Fails
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/elon-musk-says-open-to-svb-buyout-after-tech-lender-fails-1108297614.html
March 11, 2023, 4:51 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Twitter CEO Elon Musk says he is "open to the idea" of having his social media company buy the bankrupt Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).
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Protests Against Judicial Reform in Tel Aviv
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/protests-against-judicial-reform-in-tel-aviv-1108284270.html
March 11, 2023, 4:27 PM
On 4 January, Israeli Justice Minister Yariv Levin rolled out a legal reform package that would limit the authority of the Supreme Court by giving the cabinet control over the selection of new judges, as well as allowing the Knesset to override the court's rulings with an absolute majority - among other things.
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German Intelligence Says 61 Extremists Left for Ukraine Since Last Year: Report
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/german-intelligence-says-61-extremists-left-for-ukraine-since-last-year-report-1108297229.html
March 11, 2023, 4:02 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - German intelligence is aware of 61 "extremists and politically motivated criminals" from Germany who have traveled eastward to Ukraine since the start of the conflict last winter, local media reported Saturday.
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UK, France Seek to Build New Cruise Missile by 2030
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/uk-france-seek-to-build-new-cruise-missile-by-2030-1108296993.html
March 11, 2023, 3:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - London and Paris have flagged their intention to build a new jointly-developed cruise anti-ship missile by 2030, according to a statement released following a France-UK summit on Friday.
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Iran Launches Production of New Combined Trainer Aircraft/Close Air Support Jet
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/iran-kicks-off-production-of-new-combined-trainer-aircraftclose-air-support-jet-1108296344.html
March 11, 2023, 3:45 PM
Iran lost access to spare parts and maintenance for its fleets of US and French-built aircraft after the 1979 Revolution, and was slapped with a Security Council arms embargo from 2007-2020. While the restrictions were meant to weaken Tehran’s defense capabilities, they instead led to the creation of an advanced domestic defense-industrial complex.
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Wild Thai Macaques Could Throw Monkey Wrench in Human Evolution Narrative, Study Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230311/wild-thai-macaques-could-throw-monkey-wrench-in-human-evolution-narrative-study-says-1108291630.html
March 11, 2023, 3:16 PM
A defining aspect of our ancestors’ evolution was the ability of early humans to manipulate stones for tool production, such as making sharp-edged flakes by striking two stones together, to make them more useful for cutting. However, researchers from the Max Planck Institute recently made observations that have led to controversial speculation.
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Ukrainian Opposition Leader: 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 Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) after it collapsed earlier in the 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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