'Political Theater': Why Does US Seek Full Ban of TikTok?
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/political-theater-why-does-us-seek-full-ban-of-tiktok-1108725287.html
March 23, 2023, 3:03 PM
TikTok Chief Executive Shou Zi Chew confirmed on Tuesday that the app now has around 150 million monthly active users in the US, who are coming to the platform "to connect, to share, to learn, or just to have some fun."
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Political Shifts in Africa Challenge US Efforts to Counter China, Russia – Pentagon
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/political-shifts-in-africa-challenge-us-efforts-to-counter-china-russia---pentagon-1108728225.html
March 23, 2023, 2:53 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Recent political changes in Africa challenge the United States' efforts to counter the influence of Russia and China in the region, US Assistant Defense Secretary for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander said in a congressional testimony on Thursday.
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Prigozhin Proposes US Finance Wagner Group in Africa
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/prigozhin-proposes-us-finance-wagner-group-in-africa-1108722964.html
March 23, 2023, 2:46 PM
Wagner Private Military Company is a military group founded by Russian entrepreneur Yevgeny Prigozhin. According to Prigozhin, the Wagner Group started to actively carry out work in Africa in 2017-2018, reportedly helping many nations to strengthen their security.
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TikTok Ban in US May Have Serious Impact on Generation Z's Opinion of Biden & Politics: Media
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/tiktok-ban-in-us-may-have-serious-impact-on-generation-zs-opinion-of-biden-politics-media-1108723398.html
March 23, 2023, 2:03 PM
Since TikTok became "inextricably linked" to Generation Z culture, it is unlikely that young Americans would take it lightly if the video-sharing platform were to be taken away from them, one researcher reportedly suggested.
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Richard Wolff: US Faces Multifaceted Economic Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/us-faces-multifaceted-crisis--overhaul-of-global-trade-and-economy-professor-1108724253.html
March 23, 2023, 1:55 PM
Washington is facing a crisis that is broader than the collapse of a few banks. The whole pattern and structure of the world's economy appears to be changing, with challenges crashing in on the US from different directions, Richard D. Wolff, professor of economics emeritus at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, told Sputnik.
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Energy Giants Boosting Presence in North Africa Amid Europe's Growing Fuel Demand – Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/energy-giants-boosting-presence-in-north-africa-amid-europes-growing-fuel-demand---reports-1108725987.html
March 23, 2023, 1:48 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Global energy companies have been boosting their presence in North Africa's energy infrastructure amid growing demand from Europe after the bloc phased out the Russian fuel, the Wall Street Journal newspaper reported on Thursday, citing the chief of the state-run Libyan energy corporation.
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BRICS is Source of Inspiration for Africa, Pan-Africanist Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/brics-is-source-of-inspiration-for-africa-pan-africanist-says-1108723731.html
March 23, 2023, 1:10 PM
Sputnik’s series of interviews with African representatives on the sidelines of the second Russia-Africa parliamentary conference is continued by Kemi Seba, a pan-African activist and head of the NGO Urgences Panafricanistes who was at the event.
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Serbs Aware of UK's 'Gift' for Ukraine: NATO Poisoned Serbia's Soil for Billions of Years to Come
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/serbs-aware-of-uks-gift-for-ukraine-nato-poisoned-serbias-soil-for-billions-of-years-to-come-1108723502.html
March 23, 2023, 1:01 PM
The radioactive substance that contaminated Serbian soil during NATO’s bombing of Yugoslavia in 1999 is still killing people, Dr. Zorka Vukmirovic, former scientific advisor at the Institute of Physics in Belgrade, told Sputnik, commenting on London's plans to supply Ukraine with depleted uranium shells.
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Protestors Flood Paris to Rally Against Macron's Pension Reform
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/paris-residents-rally-against-pension-reform-1108715096.html
March 23, 2023, 12:56 PM
Last week, the Macron administration used its executive powers to pass its much-sought-after pension reform by side-stepping a parliamentary vote. This move sparked public outrage, and the government barely survived two no-confidence motions on Monday. Meanwhile, Macron's approval rating has sunk to a record low of 28%.
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Luxembourg Will Not Ban TikTok Without Evidence From European Commission
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/luxembourg-will-not-ban-tiktok-without-evidence-from-european-commission-1108722555.html
March 23, 2023, 12:40 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Luxembourg will not ban Chinese video-sharing app TikTok on its territory without concrete evidence of security violations, and the European Commission has yet to provide any on the topic, Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel said on Thursday.
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China Wants Closer 'Strategic' Ties With Philippines Amid Manila-Washington Collaboration
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/china-wants-closer-strategic-ties-with-philippines-amid-manila-washington-collaboration-1108714394.html
March 23, 2023, 12:38 PM
Beijing is concerned over Manila’s closer relations with Washington, and views the US as the biggest destabilizing actor in the region.
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DA 'Flipping' Minor Trump Charge to Felony Straight Out of Jan 6 Trials Playbook
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/da-flipping-minor-trump-charge-to-felony-straight-out-of-jan-6-trials-playbook-1108718826.html
March 23, 2023, 12:38 PM
Donald Trump still faces possible arrest and trial over claims by his former lawyer that he paid a porn actress to keep quiet about an affair between them. Attorney Ed Martin, a New York Times best selling author and president of Phyllis-Schafley Eagles, explains the convoluted legal process that could lead to such an unprecedented move.
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Bank of England Raises Key Rate to 4.25% From 4% Per Annum
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/bank-of-england-raises-key-rate-to-425-from-4-per-annum--1108722177.html
March 23, 2023, 12:30 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Bank of England announced on Thursday that it had increased the key rate by 0.25 percentage points, to 4.25% from 4% per annum.
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Nigeria Initiates a Special Unit for Counter-Terrorism
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/nigeria-initiates-a-special-unit-for-counter-terrorism--1108711927.html
March 23, 2023, 12:29 PM
For more than a decade, Nigeria has been facing serious security problems like banditry, crude oil theft and, above all, terrorism, which remains the hardest one to manage. Militants are active not only in Nigeria itself, but also in neighboring Chad, Niger and Cameroon, which makes the issue more complex.
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President of Finland Signs Law on Country's Accession to NATO
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/president-of-finland-signs-law-on-countrys-accession-to-nato-1108721950.html
March 23, 2023, 12:24 PM
HELSINKI (Sputnik) - Finnish President Sauli Niinisto signed a low on the country's accession to NATO during a meeting of the government on Thursday, as broadcast by national media.
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'Support China', 'We Love Russia': March in Bangui after Nine Chinese Killed
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/support-china-we-love-russia-march-in-bangui-after-nine-chinese-killed-1108721127.html
March 23, 2023, 12:21 PM
Nearly 200 demonstrators marched in Bangui to show support for Russia and China after nine of their nationals were killed in an attack on a mining site in the Central African Republic.
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Denmark Believes Object Found Near Nord Stream Located There Long Before Blasts, Media Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/denmark-believes-object-found-near-nord-stream-located-there-long-before-blasts-media-reports-1108718669.html
March 23, 2023, 11:43 AM
MURMANSK, Russia (Sputnik) - The object, which Russian President Vladimir Putin stated was near the Nord Stream pipelines during the blasts there last September, had been located there long before the attack, as it was considerably overgrown, Danish newspaper reported on Thursday, citing experts and government documents.
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Yuan Settlements to Curtail West's Influence, Boost Russia-Africa Trade, Expert Predicts
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/yuan-settlements-to-curtail-wests-influence-boost-russia-africa-trade-expert-predicts-1108713827.html
March 23, 2023, 11:27 AM
Recently, during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin stressed that Moscow supports the idea of using the Chinese yuan in trade with Asia, Africa, and Latin America, stressing that national currencies will further replace the US dollar in international trade.
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Finland Makes Exception for Passage of Russian Fertilizer Cargo in Kotka Port
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/finland-makes-exception-for-passage-of-russian-fertilizer-cargo-in-kotka-port-1108717732.html
March 23, 2023, 11:09 AM
HELSINKI (Sputnik) - The Finnish Foreign Ministry said on Thursday that it has allowed the transportation of a cargo of Russian fertilizers detained in connection with EU sanctions against Russia in the port of Kotka.
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Generation Gap: Looming TikTok Ban Fractures US Society
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/generation-gap-looming-tiktok-ban-fractures-us-society-1108716001.html
March 23, 2023, 10:48 AM
Washington is reportedly pressuring Chinese shareholders of the app to sell their stakes - otherwise, the video-sharing platform will risk a complete ban in the US. TikTok representatives insist that shareholder castling will change nothing from a data security standpoint and promised to inject $1.5 billion to protect user info.
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Russian, Burundian Top Diplomats Hold Joint Press Conference in Sochi
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/russian-burundian-top-diplomats-hold-joint-press-conference-in-sochi-1108715561.html
March 23, 2023, 10:31 AM
The Sochi meeting between the diplomacy chiefs follows Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov's talks with his his Eritrean counterpart Osman Saleh Mohammed the day before, focusing on cooperation in the fields of transport infrastructure, agricultural production, exploration and mining.
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Western Sanctions Targeting Russians Failed, PM Mishustin Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/western-sanctions-targeting-russian-people-failed-as-economic-growth-projected-pm-mishustin-1108715688.html
March 23, 2023, 9:36 AM
The US and its allies slapped packages of sanctions on Russia shortly after Moscow had launched its special military operation in Ukraine.
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Trump’s Possible Detention Saga: One Sitting POTUS ‘Was Arrested Once’, US Media Recalls
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/trumps-possible-detention-saga-one-sitting-potus-was-arrested-once-us-media-recalls--1108712622.html
March 23, 2023, 8:59 AM
Trump earlier called on supporters to take the American nation “back” as he insisted in his Truth Social media post that he would be detained this past Tuesday in connection with his purported hush money payment to US adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
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Russian T-90M Tanks Best in World, Outperform Leopard, Challenger, Abrams Tanks, Medvedev Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/russian-t-90m-tanks-best-in-world-outperform-leopard-challenger-abrams-tanks-medvedev-says-1108713533.html
March 23, 2023, 7:51 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian T-90M tanks are currently the best in the world and they outperform Leopard, Challenger and Abrams tanks in terms of tactical and technical data, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said in an interview with leading Russian media, including Sputnik.
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Cyberterrorism Eclipses Other Threats to US Vital Interests in Fresh Poll
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/cyberterrorism-eclipses-other-threats-to-us-vital-interests-in-fresh-poll-1108711336.html
March 23, 2023, 7:41 AM
Cyberthreats have been the prime concern of Americans since 2021, surpassing both nuclear arms and international terrorism. Fittingly, just this month, the White House released a new US National Cybersecurity Strategy, a framework designed to counter the mounting threats to the digital ecosystem.
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'Holy Greta!': 'Climate Religion' Skewered as Thunberg Gets Honorary Doctorate in Theology
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/holy-greta-climate-religion-skewered-as-thunberg-gets-honorary-doctorate-in-theology-1108710335.html
March 23, 2023, 6:54 AM
The award has triggered a powerful backlash among Thunberg's compatriots on social media, some of whom point to it as proof that environmentalism is a religion, whereas others argued that it debases the honorary doctorate as such.
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IAEA Not Reviewing Creation of Demilitarized Zone Around Zaporozhye NPP
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/iaea-not-reviewing-creation-of-demilitarized-zone-around-zaporozhye--npp-1108712379.html
March 23, 2023, 6:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is not reviewing a possibility of establishing a demilitarized zone around the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), Director General Rafael Grossi said on Thursday.
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Chinese Military Accuses US Destroyer of Illegal Intrusion Into Waters of Paracel Islands
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/chinese-military-accuses-us-destroyer-of-illegal-intrusion-into-waters-of-paracel-islands-1108711633.html
March 23, 2023, 6:25 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - American guided missile destroyer USS Milius entered the waters of the disputed Paracel Islands, also known as the Xisha Islands, in the South China Sea without notifying China, Tian Junli, a spokesperson of People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command, said on Thursday.
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Ex-Secretary of State Pompeo Accuses White House of Downplaying Xi-Putin Meeting
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/former-us-state-secretary-pompeo-accuses-white-house-of-downplaying-xi-putin-meeting-1108711512.html
March 23, 2023, 6:17 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the administration of US President Joe Biden downplayed the recent meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, thus making a serious strategic mistake.
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Kiev’s Speculation About Russian Oil Price Cap Plays Into US Hands
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/kievs-speculation-about-russian-oil-price-cap-plays-into-us-hands-expert-says-1108710540.html
March 23, 2023, 5:37 AM
Ukrainian authorities do not understand the mechanism of establishing a price ceiling for Russian oil, Maxim Kanishchev, head of the Moscow-based non-profit think tank Unselm, told Sputnik.
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If Germany Decides to 'Arrest' Putin, It Will Mean Declaring War on Russia, Says Medvedev
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/if-germany-decides-to-arrest-putin-it-will-mean-declaring-war-on-russia-says-medvedev-1108708618.html
March 23, 2023, 5:02 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said that if Germany decides to implement the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on the "arrest" of Russian President Vladimir Putin, this will be equal to declaring war on Russia.
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Surprise, Surprise: US Claims It Played No Role in Nord Stream Blasts After Latest Hersh Revelations
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/surprise-surprise-us-claims-it-played-no-role-in-nord-stream-blasts-after-latest-hersh-revelations-1108708439.html
March 23, 2023, 4:21 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States continues to believe that the explosions on the Nord Stream pipelines were an act of sabotage and Washington had nothing to do with it, US National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby.
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UN Report Warns of Out of Control Water Crisis Due to Overconsumption & Climate Change
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/un-report-warns-of-out-of-control-water-crisis-due-to-overconsumption--climate-change-1108707740.html
March 23, 2023, 4:10 AM
According to a United Nations World Water Development Report, planet Earth is facing a global water crisis that is threatening to spiral out of control.
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Scientists Say They Used Beethoven’s Hair to Identify Cause of Death, 200 Years Later
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/scientists-say-they-used-beethovens-hair-to-identify-cause-of-death-200-years-later-1108708048.html
March 23, 2023, 4:02 AM
While experts have long agreed that the celebrated pianist most likely died of cirrhosis, the exact causes of that condition was never quite clear – until now.
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Trump Reportedly Raises $1.5 Million Since Announcement of Possible Indictment
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/trump-reportedly-raises-15-million-since-announcement-of-possible-indictment--1108707451.html
March 23, 2023, 3:52 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US President Donald Trump has capitalized on the announcement he might be indicted by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and has reportedly raised about $1.5 million for his presidential campaign in three days.
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West Bringing World to Dangerous Line, Beyond Which There Is Nuclear Armageddon - Antonov
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/west-bringing-world-to-dangerous-line-beyond-which-there-is-nuclear-armageddon---antonov-1108707289.html
March 23, 2023, 3:43 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US-led West, having decided to supply Ukraine with depleted uranium ammunition, is irrevocably bringing the world to a dangerous line, beyond which there is a nuclear Armageddon, Russian Ambassador in Washington Anatoly Antonov said.
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Israel May Reportedly Attack Iran If Uranium Enrichment Level Exceeds 60%
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/israel-may-reportedly-attack-iran-if-uranium-enrichment-level-exceeds-60-1108706952.html
March 23, 2023, 3:20 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israeli government has reportedly told the United States and a number of European countries that it could launch a military strike on Iran if Tehran exceeds the level of uranium enrichment of 60%.
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Power Outages & Flying Couches: Wild Storms Put Tornado in LA as Thousands Left Without Electricity
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/power-outages--flying-couches-wild-storms-put-tornado-in-la-as-thousands-left-without-electricity-1108706424.html
March 23, 2023, 2:25 AM
An atmospheric river, which has been committing repeat offenses to California, is described by officials as a plume of moisture that carries saturated air to higher altitudes and dispenses an overwhelming amount of rain or snow.
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Report: US Gave India 'Unprecedented' Intelligence Used in Border Clash With China
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/report-us-gave-india-unprecedented-intelligence-used-in-border-clash-with-china-1108706608.html
March 23, 2023, 1:43 AM
As the US continues providing Ukrainian nationalists with the intelligence they need to target Russian service members, a new report indicates Washington is now providing India with “actionable intelligence” to strike against China.
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Videos: Anti-War Activists Disrupt US Senate Hearing With Blinken, Call for Peace in Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/videos-anti-war-activists-disrupt-us-senate-hearing-with-blinken-call-for-peace-in-ukraine-1108706082.html
March 23, 2023, 1:03 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Wednesday to hear testimony from Secretary of State Antony Blinken was disrupted on several occasions by anti-war demonstrators who called on the chief US diplomat to push for peace in Ukraine.
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‘None of Us Are Safe’: How US Journo Was Hit With ‘Kremlin’ Label & Looped Into NSA Dragnet
https://sputniknews.com/20230323/none-of-us-are-safe-how-us-journo-was-hit-with-kremlin-label--looped-into-nsa-dragnet--1108705706.html
March 23, 2023, 12:07 AM
In an exclusive interview with Sputnik News, Grayzone correspondant Anya Parampil said that by targeting both herself and “the most high-profile TV personality of our time,” the US government has “taken the War on Terror surveillance powers to really absurd lengths.”
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Biden Set for Two-Day Visit to Canada With Ukraine, Trade Topping Broad Agenda
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/biden-set-for-two-day-visit-to-canada-with-ukraine-trade-topping-broad-agenda-1108705196.html
March 22, 2023, 11:04 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden on Thursday will embark on a two-day visit to Canada with an agenda that includes a range of issues - from trade to the conflict in Ukraine - and a busy schedule of meetings and events that will culminate in an address to parliament.
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No Trump Indictment Expected Wednesday as Grand Jury Told to Stay Home, Insiders Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/no-trump-indictment-expected-wednesday-as-grand-jury-told-to-stay-home-insiders-say-1108704499.html
March 22, 2023, 9:56 PM
The former US president raised the matter of his looming arrest over the weekend via his Truth Social platform, detailing at the time that his arrest was expected Tuesday. In the days since, the potential indictment by Manhattan officials has been blasted as a "political ploy" intended to redirect attention. An arrest would be unprecedented.
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Photos: ‘Major Incident’ at Edinburgh Dry Dock as 35 People Injured After Ship Tips Over
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/photos-major-incident-at-edinburgh-dry-dock-as-35-people-injured-after-ship-tips-over-1108704148.html
March 22, 2023, 9:15 PM
The research vessel Petrel lay on its side on Wednesday evening in a Leith dry dock near Edinburgh, Scotland, after it became dislodged from its holding.
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Economist: Projections Show Dissent at Fed About Backing Off Interest Rate Hikes After Bank Failures
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/economist-projections-show-dissent-at-fed-about-backing-off-interest-rate-hikes-after-bank-failures-1108703322.html
March 22, 2023, 8:22 PM
At its March meeting on Wednesday, the Federal Reserve’s Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided on an interest rate increase of 25 basis points - smaller than many expected, given recent comments by the central bank’s chairman, Jerome Powell. The increase brings the effective federal funds rate (EFFR) to 5%.
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US Dow Plummets 530 Points After Federal Reserve Hikes Interests Rates Amid Banking Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/us-dow-plummets-530-points-after-federal-reserve-hikes-interests-rates-amid-banking-crisis-1108703488.html
March 22, 2023, 8:09 PM
US stocks suffered on Wednesday, following a 25-point interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve. Many had hoped the recent collapse of two US banks, indirectly linked to past rate hikes, might stay the central bank’s hand, but to no avail.
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Depleted Uranium Tank Shells: How Do They Work?
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/depleted-uranium-tank-shells-how-do-they-work-1108702334.html
March 22, 2023, 6:48 PM
The controversial depleted uranium shells, whose toxicity and detrimental effect on the environment have been a cause of concern since NATO and the US used them in Kosovo and Iraq, respectively, have once again been thrust into the limelight.
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Remembering the 1943 Nazi Massacre of 157 Belarusians in Khatyn Village 80 Years Later
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/remembering-the-1943-nazi-massacre-of-157-belarusians-in-khatyn-village-80-years-later-1108700253.html
March 22, 2023, 6:45 PM
Wednesday marks 80 years since the destruction of the town of Khatyn in the Belorusian Soviet Socialist Republic (BSSR), a 1943 crime by Nazi forces during World War II that was immortalized after the war as emblematic of the horrific conditions endured by the country under fascist occupation.
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Why is Britain’s Uranium Ammo Decision a Big Deal?
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/why-is-britains-uranium-ammo-decision-a-big-deal-1108699845.html
March 22, 2023, 6:13 PM
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defense announced that it would be sending anti-tank ammunition for the Challenger 2 tanks being delivered to Ukraine that contain depleted uranium.
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US Federal Reserve Adds Another 25 Basis Points, Bringing Rates to 5% Peak
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/us-federal-reserve-adds-another-25-basis-points-bringing-rates-to-5-peak-1108700605.html
March 22, 2023, 6:03 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday that it raised the interest rate for another 25 basis points, bringing it to a peak of 5%.
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Malaysian Gov't Disagrees With MH17 Crash Case Closure: Transport Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/malaysian-govt-disagrees-with-mh17-crash-case-closuretransport-ministry-1108699960.html
March 22, 2023, 5:48 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke said Wednesday that his government did not agree with the closure of the MH17 flight crash case, noting that his country's authorities will continue to seek justice for the victims and their relatives.
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US State Dept. to Share Report on Its Role in Withdrawal From Afghanistan: Blinken
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/us-state-dept-to-share-report-on-its-role-in-withdrawal-from-afghanistan-blinken-1108699376.html
March 22, 2023, 5:22 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US State Department will share with Congress by mid-April the review results of its role in the United States' withdrawal from Afghanistan, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday.
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Shooting at Denver High School Injures at Least Two, Says Police
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/shooting-at-denver-high-school-injures-at-least-two-says-police-1108698943.html
March 22, 2023, 5:12 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Denver Police Department is responding to a shooting at East High School in Denver, Colorado that has injured at least two adults, the department said on Wednesday.
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David vs Goliaths: Russian Fighter Aircraft Chase Away US Strategic Bombers
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/david-vs-goliaths-russian-fighter-aircraft-chase-away-us-strategic-bombers-1108689034.html
March 22, 2023, 5:05 PM
On March 20, a possible attempt by a pair of US B-52 strategic bombers to probe Russia’s airspace over the Baltic Sea was thwarted by a Russian Su-35S fighter jet, even though the US military later attempted to claim that no intercept had taken place.
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US Military Reports Significant Challenges Recruiting Youth
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/us-military-reports-significant-challenges-recruiting-youth-1108698624.html
March 22, 2023, 4:49 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US military admitted on Wednesday to significant difficulties recruiting from Generation Z during a US Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing dedicated to the issue.
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Xi-Putin Meeting Marks Tectonic Geopolitical Shift Which West Not Ready for
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/xi-putin-meeting-marks-tectonic-geopolitical-shift-which-west-not-ready-for-1108697550.html
March 22, 2023, 4:40 PM
The meeting of Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Moscow is due to usher in dramatic geopolitical changes, shifting the focus from unilateral hegemony to a more cooperative, equal and democratic world order, international observers told Sputnik.
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‘Blackout’: Sy Hersh Says US, Germany Coordinated NYT ‘False Cover Story’ for Nord Stream Bombing
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/blackout-sy-hersh-says-us-germany-coordinated-nyt-false-cover-story-for-nord-stream-bombing-1108696791.html
March 22, 2023, 4:40 PM
On September 26, 2022, a massive explosion ripped through the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines on the Baltic seabed, severing a major natural gas connection and releasing colossal amounts of methane. The US had long objected to the line, which runs from Russia to Germany, urging Europe to buy more expensive US gas instead.
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Top 5 Earthquakes That Caused Death, Destruction and Nuclear Disasters Around the Globe
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/top-5-earthquakes-that-caused-death-destruction-and-nuclear-disasters-around-the-globe-1108693157.html
March 22, 2023, 4:25 PM
A magnitude 6.5 earthquake rocked Afghanistan and Pakistan on March 22, with at least 13 deaths being reported in its wake.
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British Media Downplays Risks of Depleted Uranium Ammo Now That Russians Are the Target
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/british-media-downplays-risks-of-depleted-uranium-ammo-now-russians-are-the-target-1108685922.html
March 22, 2023, 4:19 PM
Evidence has been mounting since the 1991 Gulf War that depleted uranium ammunition used by US forces and their allies causes cancer and birth defects. But now the same Western media that helped expose the risks is downplaying them as Ukraine is set to receive DU weapons.
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Western Big Tech Treats African Employees as 'Testing Ground', Expert Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/western-big-tech-treats-african-employees-as-testing-ground-expert-says-1108695419.html
March 22, 2023, 4:11 PM
Africa has emerged as a hotspot for outsourcing tech jobs of late, which was initiated by technology giants mainly from Silicon Valley. However, over time, they were accused by African employees of various human rights violations, including union busting, racial discrimination, wage theft, and unequal pay.
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Tanzania's First Marburg Virus Outbreak Kills Five, WHO Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/tanzanias-first-marburg-virus-outbreak-kills-five-who-reports-1108695530.html
March 22, 2023, 4:07 PM
Tanzania has never faced an outbreak of Marburg virus. However, it has had to respond to other issues concerning health, including the COVID-19 pandemic or the cholera and dengue outbreaks over the past three years. According to the World Health Organization, the country is at high-to-very-high risk for infectious disease outbreaks.
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Burkina Faso Prioritizes Defense Cooperation With Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/burkina-faso-prioritizes-defense-cooperation-with-russia--1108678346.html
March 22, 2023, 3:27 PM
Last year saw a wave of anti-French protests in several African nations of the Sahel region. Against the background of dissatisfaction with French military presence on African soil, Paris moved to withdraw its troops from a variety of countries, including Mali, the Central African Republic and, most recently, Burkina Faso.
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Swedish Parliament Approves Kingdom's Accession to NATO
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/swedish-parliament-approves-kingdoms-accession-to-nato-1108695284.html
March 22, 2023, 3:25 PM
ZURICH (Sputnik) - The members of the Riksdag, Sweden's unicameral parliament, approved on Wednesday the accession of Sweden to NATO, the meeting is broadcast on the website of the parliament.
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Shoigu Awards Order of Courage to Su-27 Pilots Who Prevented Border Violation by US UAV - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/shoigu-awards-order-of-courage-to-su-27-pilots-who-prevented-border-violation-by-us-uav-1108695054.html
March 22, 2023, 3:19 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu awarded Order of Courage to the pilots that prevented the border violation by a US drone over the Black Sea, the ministry said on Wednesday.
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Russia and Eritrea Keen to Develop Logistics, Security & Mining, Lavrov Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/russia-and-eritrea-keen-to-develop-logistics-security--mining-fm-lavrov-says-1108691929.html
March 22, 2023, 3:18 PM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov welcomed his colleague from Eritrea, Osman Saleh, in Sochi following his own visit to the country in late January. The talks focused on the full disclosure of the significant potential of economic cooperation.
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Russian Foreign Minister Accuses ICC of Doing West’s Bidding
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/russian-foreign-minister-accuses-icc-of-doing-wests-bidding-1108694288.html
March 22, 2023, 3:05 PM
SOCHI, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused the International Criminal Court on Wednesday of obeying orders from the West after the Hague-based organization issued an arrest warrant for President Vladimir Putin.
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Democrats Introduce Bill to Promote Inclusion, Raise Number of Refugees in US
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/democrats-introduce-bill-to-promote-inclusion-raise-number-of-refugees-in-us-1108693541.html
March 22, 2023, 2:55 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Congresswoman Grace Meng and Senator Edward Markey reintroduced legislation on Wednesday to promote inclusion of new immigrants to the United States and raise the number of refugees eligible to enter the country every year.
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What Are Depleted Uranium Shells and How Hazardous Are They?
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/what-are-depleted-uranium-shells-and-how-hazardous-are-they-1108685054.html
March 22, 2023, 2:41 PM
The British government pledged earlier this week that it would give Ukraine radioactive depleted uranium ammunition for the British main battle tanks Challenger 2 that London promised the Kiev regime.
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Kenya Court Reportedly Halts Mass Facebook Layoff Amid Moderators Scandal
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/kenya-court-reportedly-halts-mass-facebook-layoff-amid-moderators-scandal-1108689977.html
March 22, 2023, 2:34 PM
Meta’s* Kenya-based outgoing content moderation partner Sama announced its plans in January to lay off 260 Facebook* content moderators at the end of March following the shutdown of its content review arm.
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Trump Reportedly Told His Advisers He Wants to Be Handcuffed if Brought to Court
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/trump-told-his-advisers-he-wants-to-be-handcuffed-if-brought-to-court-reports-1108690399.html
March 22, 2023, 2:03 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Former US President Donald Trump told his advisers that he wants to be brought to court in handcuffs should he be indicted for the hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign, a British media reported on Wednesday, citing sources in the know.
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Russian Scientists Learn to Detect Depression With Help From MRI Scans
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/russian-scientists-learn-to-detect-depression-with-help-from-mri-scans-1108689147.html
March 22, 2023, 2:01 PM
MRI, AI to Help Doctors Diagnose Depression and Bipolar Disorder
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Over 440 Chad Rebels Reportedly Given Life Sentences Over Former President Deby’s Death
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/over-440-chad-rebels-reportedly-given-life-sentences-over-former-president-debys-death-1108686794.html
March 22, 2023, 1:50 PM
After presidential elections in the country on April 11, 2021, the Front for Change and Concord in Chad (FACT) rebel group launched an assault during which the re-elected President Idriss Deby was killed on the frontline nine days later.
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Prospects of UK Depleted Uranium Shells Being Sent to Ukraine Rattle Online Crowd
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/prospects-of-uk-depleted-uranium-shells-being-sent-to-ukraine-rattle-online-crowd-1108686678.html
March 22, 2023, 1:22 PM
News about the UK being poised to supply depleted uranium (DU) shells to Ukraine has sent ripples across the social media space, with many people appearing less than thrilled by the prospects of this hazardous weapon being unleashed.
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Every US Bank is at Risk and Yellen's Deceiving Depositors by Saying They are Safe: Economist
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/every-us-bank-is-at-risk-and-yellens-deceiving-depositors-by-saying-they-are-safe-economist-1108687018.html
March 22, 2023, 1:18 PM
By telling people that the US government could shield depositors at smaller banks if the latter face a crisis akin to the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has set a precedent that is going to exponentially make the problem worse, Mark Frost, an economist, professor and consultant, told Sputnik.
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France's Constitutional Council to Decide on Pension Reform Going Into Effect, Macron Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/frances-constitutional-council-to-decide-on-pension-reform-going-into-effect-macron-says-1108688178.html
March 22, 2023, 1:11 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The French Constitutional Council is currently considering the pension reform to decide whether it will go into effect, President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday.
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UK's Delivery of Depleted Uranium Shells Will Affect Ukraine Agricultural Sector, Moscow Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/uks-delivery-of-depleted-uranium-shells-will-affect-ukraine-agricultural-sector-moscow-says-1108687972.html
March 22, 2023, 1:04 PM
SOCHI, Russia (Sputnik) - The use of depleted uranium ammunition in Ukraine will affect the country's agriculture sector, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday.
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'Just Crazy': Ex-CIA Agent on US Plans for 'Two-Front War' Amid Xi-Putin Meeting
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/just-crazy-ex-cia-agent-on-us-plans-for-two-front-war-amid-xi-putin-meeting-1108682298.html
March 22, 2023, 12:32 PM
The historic meeting in Moscow between Chinese Leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin has sparked an unprecedented reaction from Western capitals. Former CIA agent Ray McGovern, founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, said the world was not at a "liminal moment" as the balance of power shifts to the east.
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Markets Brace Themselves for Fed's Looming Interest Rate Move
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/markets-brace-themselves-for-feds-looming-interest-rate-move-1108679038.html
March 22, 2023, 12:29 PM
Economists stress that the Federal Reserve has found itself between a rock and a hard place, since it needs to increase interest rates to combat inflation while trying to steer clear of escalating the banking crisis.
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Rising Insecurity Hinders Aid Delivery in Eastern DR Congo, UN Agency Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/rising-insecurity-hinders-un-aid-delivery-in-eastern-dr-congo-1108683175.html
March 22, 2023, 12:18 PM
According to UN estimates, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is currently facing a severe humanitarian crisis with 26.4 million people suffering from insecure food conditions and in need of relief aid. The situation is aggravated by the intensification of the armed conflict in the eastern part of the country.
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‘West Making Grave Mistake’ by Sending Depleted Uranium Shells to Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/west-making-grave-mistake-by-sending-depleted-uranium-shells-to-ukraine-1108683959.html
March 22, 2023, 12:13 PM
Supplying the Kiev regime with depleted uranium ammunition "is a very serious mistake by the West," Sandra Kanety of the UNAM Center for International Relations told Sputnik.
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Left Party Lawmaker Urges Germany to Protest Providing Depleted Uranium Rounds to Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/left-party-lawmaker-urges-germany-to-protest-providing-depleted-uranium-rounds-to-ukraine-1108684471.html
March 22, 2023, 11:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Sahra Wagenknecht, a German lawmaker from The Left party, called on the federal government on Wednesday to stand up to the United Kingdom after it promised to supply Ukraine with depleted uranium shells.
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Russia's Lavrov and Eritrean FM Saleh Hold Presser After Talks in Sochi
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/russias-lavrov-and-eritrean-fm-saleh-hold-presser-after-talks-in-sochi-1108675223.html
March 22, 2023, 11:22 AM
The Russian foreign minister visited Eritrea as part of his Africa tour in late January, inviting his counterpart to pay a visit to Russia.
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UK Activists Oppose Gov't Decision to Supply Depleted Uranium Shells to Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/uk-activists-oppose-govt-decision-to-supply-depleted-uranium-shells-to-ukraine-1108683657.html
March 22, 2023, 11:17 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK-based organization Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND) has opposed the decision of the United Kingdom government to supply ammunition with depleted uranium to Ukraine.
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US Increasing Military Presence in Asia-Pacific Region to Deter Russia, China, Shoigu Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/us-increasing-military-presence-in-asia-pacific-region-to-deter-russia-china-shoigu-says--1108682980.html
March 22, 2023, 11:02 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US is significantly increasing its military presence in the Asia-Pacific region and strengthening ties with its allies to deter Russia and China, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Wednesday.
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Where Are US-NATO Military Forces Stationed in Poland?
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/where-are-us-nato-military-forces-stationed-in-poland-1108679273.html
March 22, 2023, 10:48 AM
A permanent US army garrison in Poland (USAG-P) became operational as part of efforts to strengthen the country's security and NATO's eastern flank, Polish Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said on March 21.
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Aleppo Airport Suspends Work Due to Israeli Missile Attack
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/aleppo-airport-suspends-work-due-to-israeli-missile-attack--1108679370.html
March 22, 2023, 10:07 AM
CAIRO (Sputnik) - The Aleppo International Airport has suspended operations due to the damage caused by an Israeli missile attack, the Syrian Transport Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Biolabs Commission Concluded That US Ready to Produce Weapons Outside It, Moscow Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/biolabs-commission-concluded-that-us-ready-to-produce-weapons-outside-it-moscow-says-1108678475.html
March 22, 2023, 9:30 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Commission on the biological program in Ukraine has come to the conclusion that the United States is ready to produce and use biological weapons outside its territory, Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council (upper chamber of the Russian parliament) Konstantin Kosachev said on Wednesday.
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Putin, Xi Created ‘New Model of Relations Between Big Powers’: Chinese Professor
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/putin-xi-created-new-model-of-relations-between-big-powers-chinese-professor-1108673332.html
March 22, 2023, 9:22 AM
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Russia has indicated that Beijing and Moscow remain committed to strengthening strategic coordination, Professor Wang Dehua, Director of the Institute of South-Central Asia Studies, told Sputnik.
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'Against Deviations': Uganda's Parliament Passes Law Banning Identification as LGBTQ
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/against-deviations-ugandas-parliament-passes-law-banning-identification-as-lgbtq-1108672820.html
March 22, 2023, 9:16 AM
Uganda is widely known for its strong anti-LGBTQ sentiment with same-sex relations being illegal in the East African country. The nation’'s President Yoweri Museweni is a long-time opponent of legitimizing the LGBTQ community, saying that homosexuality is not something that should be normalized or celebrated.
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Johnson Intends to Vote Against Prime Minister Sunak's New UK-EU Deal on Northern Ireland
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/johnson-intends-to-vote-against-prime-minister-sunaks-new-uk-eu-deal-on-northern-ireland-1108675069.html
March 22, 2023, 9:08 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Wednesday that he intends to vote against a major clause in the new deal between the United Kingdom and the European Union on the Northern Ireland Protocol, brokered by incumbent leader Rishi Sunak.
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Historic Project Publishes Oldest Document With List of Victims of 1943 Khatyn Massacre
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/historic-project-publishes-oldest-document-with-list-of-victims-of-1943-khatyn-massacre-1108673926.html
March 22, 2023, 8:14 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The oldest document containing the list of people murdered by the Nazis and their henchmen 80 years ago in the Belorussian village of Khatyn was published for the first time and made available to Sputnik by the Russian project "Bez sroka davnosti" ("No Statute of Limitations") on Wednesday.
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Russia to Retaliate If US Continues Flying Drones Over Black Sea, Moscow Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/russia-to-retaliate-if-us-continues-flying-drones-over-black-sea-moscow-says-1108672103.html
March 22, 2023, 7:50 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States, intending to continue flying drones over the Black Sea, will prompt a retaliation from Moscow, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Wednesday.
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Almost Quarter of Schools in Burkina Faso Closed Due to Security Issues, NGO Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/almost-quarter-of-schools-in-burkina-faso-closed-due-to-security-issues-ngo-says-1108671621.html
March 22, 2023, 7:20 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Almost 25% of all schools in Burkina Faso have been closed since February, and over a million children cannot attend classes due to security issues, the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) international non-governmental organization said on Tuesday.
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Supply of Depleted Uranium Shells to Kiev Could Lead to Global Tragedy, State Duma Speaker Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/supply-of-depleted-uranium-shells-to-kiev-could-lead-to-global-tragedy-state-duma-speaker-says-1108669556.html
March 22, 2023, 5:54 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States and its allies are doing everything to prolong the Ukrainian conflict, not shunning from supply of ammunition with depleted uranium to Kiev, Russian State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin said on Wednesday.
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UK Plan to Provide Ukraine With Depleted Uranium Projectiles Reckless New Provocation, Moscow Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/uk-plan-to-provide-ukraine-with-depleted-uranium-projectiles-a-reckless-new-provocation-moscow-says-1108669007.html
March 22, 2023, 5:13 AM
On Tuesday, UK Minister of State for Defense Annabel Goldie stated that London would provide Kiev with armor piercing shells for its Challenger 2 main battle tanks, including depleted uranium ammunition.
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Ex-Lehman Exec Warns 50 More Bank Failures May Hit US If Structural Problems Not Fixed
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/ex-lehman-brothers-executive-us-may-see-another-50-banks-close-if-structural-problems-not-fixed-1108668831.html
March 22, 2023, 5:03 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Another 50 bank failures may engulf America if the US government does not take appropriate action to iron out structural issues, former Lehman Brothers executive Lawrence McDonald told Sputnik.
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TikTok ‘Has Never Shared’ US User Data With Chinese Government: App’s CEO
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/tiktok-has-never-shared-us-user-data-with-chinese-government-apps-ceo--1108668566.html
March 22, 2023, 4:46 AM
The Biden administration earlier reportedly threatened to ban the video-sharing platform nationwide if the Chinese owners of TikTok did not sell their stakes.
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Duke v. Heritage Foundation: Could Prince Harry’s Drug Use Affect His US Visa?
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/duke-v-heritage-foundation-could-prince-harrys-drug-use-affect-his-us-visa-1108668182.html
March 22, 2023, 4:12 AM
Prince Harry opened up about his illegal drug use in his memoir "Spare," admitting to using cocaine, cannabis, and magic mushrooms, later adding in an interview that cocaine was more of a “social thing” while mushrooms and cannabis were to help with his “trauma.”
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'Why Don't You Release Assange?': Mexican President Strikes Back at US Over Human Rights Report
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/why-dont-you-release-assange-mexican-president-strikes-back-at-us-over-human-rights-report-1108668093.html
March 22, 2023, 4:03 AM
Mexico’s president said the US government’s destruction of the Nord Stream pipelines and the ongoing political persecution of WikiLeaks publisher Julian Assange shows the US State Department’s accusations of human rights violations in Mexico “should not be taken seriously.”
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Syrian Defense Ministry: Israel Carried Out 'Numerous' Strikes Against Aleppo Airport, Nearby Sites
https://sputniknews.com/20230322/syrian-defense-ministry-israel-carried-out-numerous-strikes-against-aleppo-airport-nearby-sites-1108667832.html
March 22, 2023, 3:46 AM
Media reports indicated that Syrian air defense systems had been activated after four missiles were detected as incoming from the west of the nation. If confirmed, the Wednesday strike would mark the second incident this month in which Israel allegedly struck the Aleppo airport.
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