Boeing's Setbacks Show Why US Industries Lose Competitive Edge
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/boeings-setbacks-show-why-us-industries-lose-competitive-edge-1118365315.html
May 9, 2024, 7:47 PM
Boeing's problems keep piling up. The company faces a new inquiry over B787 Dreamliner safety inspections and is feeling the blowback from sanctions on Russia.
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BRICS Bloc’s Bullion Buy Up Buoys Trend Toward Dedollarization
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/brics-blocs-bullion-buy-up-buoys-trend-toward-dedollarization-1118365980.html
May 9, 2024, 7:04 PM
2023 proved to be the dollar’s worst-performing year since the global downturn associated with the Covid-inspired economic crisis in 2020, with US efforts to cajole countries into submission through sanctions, combined with unsustainably high debt levels, prompting investors to reorient their investments.
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MTG Says ‘Uniparty’ Win Saving Johnson’s Speakership Will Mean More Money for Foreign Wars
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/mtg-says-uniparty-win-saving-johnsons-speakership-will-mean-more-money-for-foreign-wars-1118364964.html
May 9, 2024, 5:55 PM
House Democrats and Republicans joined forces on Wednesday to shoot down the congresswoman’s motion to oust the speaker over his efforts to secure tens of billions of dollars for wars abroad while overlooking the crisis at the US southern border, and to reauthorize measures allowing for warrantless surveillance of US citizens by the state.
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Calling the Bluff: Aging US Fleet and Drained Stockpiles No Match for China and Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/calling-the-bluff-aging-us-fleet-and-drained-stockpiles-no-match-for-china-and-russia-1118362489.html
May 9, 2024, 4:36 PM
The US Navy is being outpaced by China's rapidly growing fleet, facing challenges in terms of maintenance and shipbuilding capacity.
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US Has No Right to Criticize Israel After All Crimes It Had Committed - Milley
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/us-has-no-right-to-criticize-israel-after-all-crimes-it-had-committed---milley-1118363558.html
May 9, 2024, 4:27 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley said on Thursday that he believes the United States has no right to criticize Israel for its brutality in the Gaza Strip given the long list of war crimes committed throughout its history, including in Japan and Iraq.
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Israeli Officials Claim ‘Hamas Loves Biden’ and That US Wants Tel Aviv ‘to Lose’ Amid Rafah Row
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/israeli-officials-claim-hamas-loves-biden-and-that-us-wants-tel-aviv-to-lose-amid-rafah-row-1118362863.html
May 9, 2024, 3:58 PM
President Biden confirmed Wednesday that reports on US plans to halt heavy weapons deliveries to Israel if it proceeds with a full-scale invasion of the refugee-filled Gaza city of Rafah were true. The unprecedented step underscores US concerns that continued full-throated American support for Tel Aviv may cost Biden reelection in November.
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NATO Soldiers Present in Ukraine - Polish Prime Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/nato-soldiers-present-in-ukraine---polish-prime-minister-1118363141.html
May 9, 2024, 3:50 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Some NATO troops have been deployed in Ukraine, and the alliance is assisting Kiev as much as it can, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday.
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Russian Victory Day Fused Celebration of Nazis’ Defeat With Call for New Multipolar World Order
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/russian-victory-day-fused-celebration-of-nazis-defeat-with-call-for-new-multipolar-world-order-1118362027.html
May 9, 2024, 3:04 PM
The people of Russia and other former Soviet republics celebrated the sacred holiday of Victory Day on Thursday, complete with parades in major Russian cities and other solemn commemorations. Taking place against the backdrop of NATO’s ongoing proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, this year’s festivities bore a special significance, analysts say.
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UAE Investment Congress Marks Russia's Eastward Shift Amid BRICS Surge
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/uae-investment-congress-marks-russias-eastward-shift-amid-brics-surge-1118361576.html
May 9, 2024, 2:11 PM
Russia took over the rotating presidency of BRICS in 2024, with President Vladimir Putin underscoring that the motto of the chairmanship would be building a fair world order and “strengthening multilateralism."
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US Still Can’t Handle High-Speed, California Rail Project Mocked as Boondoggle
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/us-still-cant-handle-high-speed-california-rail-project-mocked-as-boondoggle-1118350119.html
May 9, 2024, 12:30 PM
The costly and delay-beset US project to construct a Los Angeles-San Francisco high-speed rail project still has precious little to show for it. As the California High-Speed Rail Authority recently publicized one of the completed sections, it unleashed a tide of criticism.
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Photos: Russia's Glorious Victory Parade on Moscow's Red Square
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/1118356188.html
May 9, 2024, 12:30 PM
Victory Day has been observed in Russia annually on May 9 since 1945 as one of the most revered and widely-celebrated public holidays, with parades, fireworks displays and concerts held countrywide.
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US Defenseless Against Russian Hypersonic Missiles and Iranian Drones - Explosive DoD Testimony
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/us-defenseless-against-russian-hypersonic-missiles-and-iranian-drones---explosive-dod-testimony-1118360351.html
May 9, 2024, 12:07 PM
The crisis in Ukraine and escalating tensions in the Middle East have demonstrated that the US’ $886 billion defense budget has not translated into real-world capabilities on the ground. Now, an explosive verbal exchange on Capitol Hill has revealed that North America’s skies are defenseless against not only Russian, but even Iranian missiles.
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Full Video: Putin’s Speech at the Victory Parade
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/full-video-putins-speech-at-the-victory-parade--1118355826.html
May 9, 2024, 11:56 AM
At the Victory Day Parade held on May 9 in Moscow, President Vladimir Putin congratulated Russian citizens with the triumphant victory in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945).
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Victory Day Military Parade: Full Video
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/victory-day-military-parade-full-video-1118355686.html
May 9, 2024, 11:34 AM
On May 9, Moscow’s Red Square hosted its annual Victory Day parade to commemorate one of Russia’s most important and historic chapters of the 20th century.
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Putin: Revanchism, Mockery of History, Justification of Nazism Are Part of Western Policy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/putin-revanchism-mockery-of-history-justification-of-nazism-are-part-of-western-policy-1118351071.html
May 9, 2024, 7:39 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated Russians on the occasion of the May 9 Victory Day.
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N. Korean Leader Praises Russia's Struggle to Defend Sovereignty in Victory Day Message
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/n-korean-leader-praises-russias-struggle-to-defend-sovereignty-in-victory-day-message-1118349053.html
May 9, 2024, 6:50 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the occasion of May 9 Victory Day, praising Russia's struggle to defend its sovereignty and ensure peace and security in the region.
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Watch Live: Victory Day Military Parade Kicks Off in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/watch-live-victory-day-military-parade-kicks-off-in-moscow-1118335903.html
May 9, 2024, 6:48 AM
On May 9, Moscow’s Red Square is hosting its annual Victory Day parade dedicated to Russia’s most important historic chapter of the 20th century.
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Russia-China 2024 Trade Growth Overshadows Relevant China-US Figures
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/russia-china-2024-trade-growth-overshadows-relevant-china-us-figures-1118348783.html
May 9, 2024, 6:32 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Trade between China and Russia in January-April 2024 increased by 4.7% compared to the same period in 2023 and amounted to $75.581 billion, data from the Chinese General Administration of Customs showed on Thursday.
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Launches Identified From Area of Rafah Toward Kerem Shalom Crossing - Israel Defense Forces
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/launches-identified-from-area-of-rafah-toward-kerem-shalom-crossing---israel-defense-forces-1118348615.html
May 9, 2024, 6:17 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that numerous launches were identified from the area of Rafah toward the Kerem Shalom Crossing that opened Wednesday on the border between Israel and the southern Gaza Strip.
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Putin to Address Victory Day Parade in Moscow on Thursday
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/putin-to-address-victory-day-parade-in-moscow-on-thursday-1118348234.html
May 9, 2024, 6:12 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will address the traditional Victory Day parade in Red Square on Thursday and hold one-on-one talks with foreign leaders who were invited to Moscow for the annual celebrations.
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May 9 Parade: History of the Great Victory
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/may-9-parade-history-of-the-great-victory-1118339035.html
May 9, 2024, 6:00 AM
On May 9, Moscow hosts an annual Victory Day Parade honoring the triumphant victory over the Nazi forces in the war that took over 20 million Soviet lives.
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Skyrocketing National Debt Could Spell Disaster for Younger Generations of Americans
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/skyrocketing-national-debt-could-spell-disaster-for-younger-generations-of-americans-1118346272.html
May 9, 2024, 5:32 AM
As a younger generation enters their “home buying age” they are facing mortgage rates that have been pushed up to a 20-year high by the US Federal Reserve. For 2024, 30-year mortgage rates in the US are expected to fall between 6.4% and 6.5%, compared to 2.96% in 2021.
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Lawmakers or War-Mongering Bullies?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/lawmakers-or-war-mongering-bullies-1118345648.html
May 9, 2024, 5:15 AM
Israeli officials reportedly said that their prime minister is ‘extremely nervous about the possible arrest warrants’, adding that he had spoken to several US lawmakers in recent days, asking them to press the ICC against taking action.
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'It's Indescribable': Humanitarian Crisis in Rafah Rapidly Unfolds as US Pauses Arms Shipment
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/its-indescribable-humanitarian-crisis-in-rafah-rapidly-unfolds-as-us-pauses-arms-shipment--1118343345.html
May 9, 2024, 5:05 AM
Just days following Israel’s military assault on Rafah, a recent report says that hospitals in Rafah are at risk of being overwhelmed by a “wave” of injured Palestinians while access to the city has been blocked - cutting off desperately needed supplies including fuel.
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Hard Times for US Soft Power Projection in Africa
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/hard-times-for-us-soft-power-projection-in-africa-1118346857.html
May 9, 2024, 4:16 AM
The United States’ heavy handed attempts to force African countries to cut ties with Russia may be backfiring, according to one observer.
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Hapless President Biden Caught Between Unhappy Base, Unrepentant Israel
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/hapless-president-biden-caught-between-unhappy-base-unrepentant-israel-1118344791.html
May 9, 2024, 2:56 AM
The US president has suffered politically while trying to satisfy both the Israel lobby and its critics, solidifying perceptions of his weakness and impotence.
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Gagauzia Head Gutsul & Opposition Leader Shor Lay Flowers at Tomb of Unknown Soldier in Moscow
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/gagauzia-head-gutsul--opposition-leader-shor-lay-flowers-at-tomb-of-unknown-soldier-in-moscow-1118345122.html
May 9, 2024, 2:10 AM
The head of Moldova's Gagauz autonomous region Evgeniya Gutsul and the leader of the Moldovan opposition 'Shor' party Ilan Shor took a piece of the Eternal Flame to be carried to Moldova.
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Trade Turnover Between Russia & Armenia Exceeds Record $7 Billion - Putin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240509/trade-turnover-between-russia--armenia-exceeds-record-7-billion---putin-1118342402.html
May 9, 2024, 12:05 AM
Trade turnover between Russia and Armenia has exceeded a record $7 billion, Russian President Vladimir Putin said at a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
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China & Serbia Form Partnership After Depraved CIA Attack in Belgrade
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/china--serbia-form-partnership-after-depraved-cia-attack-in-belgrade-1118343031.html
May 8, 2024, 11:44 PM
The two countries have grown closer after the twin tragedies of neoliberal deindustrialization and NATO’s attack on the Chinese embassy in Belgrade.
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Serbia, China to Develop Belt and Road Initiative - Joint Statement
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/serbia-china-to-develop-belt-and-road-initiative---joint-statement-1118342578.html
May 8, 2024, 10:09 PM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Serbia and China have vowed to develop cooperation and implement plans under the Belt and Road Initiative, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a joint statement on Wednesday.
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Houthis Vow to Target ‘All’ Israel-Linked Ships in Reach as Think Tank Warns of Naval Drone Threat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/houthis-vow-to-target-all-israel-linked-ships-in-reach-as-think-tank-warns-of-naval-drone-threat-1118340965.html
May 8, 2024, 7:33 PM
The Yemeni militia’s campaign of missile and drone attacks targeting merchant vessels in the Red and Arabian Seas has brought many countries' shipping through the strategic chokepoint to a standstill, with shipbroker Clarksons calculating in April that commercial tonnage in the Gulf of Aden area had dropped by 69 percent since December.
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Zelensky Assassination Plot: Smokescreen to Divert Public Attention or Internal Strife?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/zelensky-assassination-plot-smokescreen-to-divert-public-attention-or-internal-strife-1118341191.html
May 8, 2024, 7:11 PM
Two Ukrainian counterintelligence officers were detained over an alleged plot to kill Volodymyr Zelensky. But what is behind the furore?
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Russian-Chinese Lunar Nuclear Power Plant Will Combine Countries’ Scientific Strong Suits
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/russian-chinese-lunar-nuclear-power-plant-will-combine-countries-scientific-strong-suits-1118339576.html
May 8, 2024, 7:02 PM
Roscosmos chief Yuri Borisov revealed to Sputnik on Wednesday that work is underway on a Russian-Chinese lunar NPP expected to be delivered to the Moon in the 2030s. Sputnik asked Dr. Natan Eismont, a leading researcher at the Russian Academy of Sciences’ Space Research Institute, about the prospects for Russian-Chinese cooperation in this field.
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NATO 'No Boots on the Ground' Ukraine Strategy Meant to Silence West's 'Loudmouths'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/nato-no-boots-on-the-ground-ukraine-strategy-meant-to-silence-wests-loudmouths--1118336759.html
May 8, 2024, 4:04 PM
In the wake of recent Western threats to deploy ground troops in Ukraine, along with other aggressive steps threatening to escalate NATO's proxy war in Ukraine, Russia announced upcoming tactical nuclear missile drills to “cool down the ‘hot heads’.”
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IDF’s Strike Potential 'Will Be Rapidly Depleted' Without US Support - and Israel Knows It
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/idfs-strike-potential-will-be-rapidly-depleted-without-us-support---and-israel-knows-it-1118337634.html
May 8, 2024, 3:44 PM
US media reported Monday that Washington had decided to hold off on the delivery of thousands of JDAM dumb-to-smart bomb kits and small diameter bombs to Israel, ostensibly amid displeasure over the IDF’s operations in Rafah, Gaza. Sputnik asked a pair of respected regional politics experts what it all means.
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Russia's Victory Parade: Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/russias-victory-parade-honoring-the-past-shaping-the-future-1118337491.html
May 8, 2024, 3:00 PM
The parade commemorating the 79th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945 fought by the USSR against Nazi Germany and its allies – a part of World War II – will take part on May 9 on the Red Square.
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Putin Takes Part in Supreme Eurasian Economic Council
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/putin-takes-part-in-supreme-eurasian-economic-council-1118335751.html
May 8, 2024, 1:42 PM
On May 8, Moscow hosts a special Supreme Eurasian Economic Council within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) that seeks to expand comprehensive economic cooperation among the five member states.
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Russia’s Military Hammers Ukrainian Critical Infrastructure, Airfield Set to Receive US F-16s
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/russias-military-hammers-ukrainian-critical-infrastructure-airfield-set-to-receive-us-f-16s-1118335062.html
May 8, 2024, 11:38 AM
The Russian military continues to carry out targeted strikes on the Kiev regime's military infrastructure and command positions as part of a broader offensive against Ukrainian forces and foreign mercenaries.
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Germany’s Blind Anti-Russia Policy Forecast to Hammer Domestic Economy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/germanys-blind-anti-russia-policy-forecast-to-hammer-domestic-economy-1118333997.html
May 8, 2024, 10:54 AM
Amid backlash from its choice to toe the US-driven anti-Russia line and comply with Western sanctions policies, the German economy shrank by 0.2% last year, displaying the weakest performance among large Eurozone economies.
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Russia Will Target French Forces if They Enter Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/russia-will-target-french-forces-if-they-enter-ukraine-1118334738.html
May 8, 2024, 9:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French troops will become targets for the Russian armed forces if they appear in the special military operation zone, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.
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US-Led Astral Knight 2024 Military Drills Saber-Rattle Near Russia’s Border
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/us-led-astral-knight-2024-military-drills-saber-rattle-near-russias-border-1118331123.html
May 8, 2024, 8:24 AM
Amid bellicose rhetoric from Paris and London regarding the possibility of sending soldiers to Ukraine and massive NATO drills near Russia’s borders, the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces on Tuesday announced that it was preparing drills to practice the use of non-strategic nuclear weapons.
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Foreign Minister Lavrov Lays Floral Tributes at WWII Memorial Plaques
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/foreign-minister-lavrov-lays-floral-tributes-at-wwii-memorial-plaques-1118332326.html
May 8, 2024, 7:11 AM
The flower-laying ceremony on May 8, on the eve of Victory Day, has become a tradition at the Russian diplomatic headquarters.
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Pro-Palestiners Should Fight Back Against Right-Wing Bullies
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/pro-palestiners-should-fight-back-against-right-wing-bullies-1118322379.html
May 8, 2024, 6:51 AM
There are more Democrats than Republicans, more liberals than conservatives, more progressives than MAGAs. But you’d never know that from looking at our politics. From abortion to the minimum wage to war, the Right wins the important arguments.
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Heat Waves Are Further Endangering Bumblebee Populations, Study Finds
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/heat-waves-are-further-endangering-bumblebee-populations-study-finds-1118328448.html
May 8, 2024, 6:47 AM
Bumblebees differ from other insects in that they are rotund and furry, making them perfectly suited to colder climates like the Alps and Britain where they thrive.
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Western Media Acknowledges Ukraine’s Losing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/western-media-acknowledges-ukraines-losing-war-1118326984.html
May 8, 2024, 6:44 AM
Western media has rarely acknowledged Russia’s successful suppression of Ukrainian troops, even as the US continues to pour billions of dollars into the failed proxy war.
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AstraZeneca Recalls Vaccines From Sale Worldwide for Commercial Reasons - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/astrazeneca-recalls-vaccines-from-sale-worldwide-for-commercial-reasons---reports-1118331787.html
May 8, 2024, 6:11 AM
International biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca is recalling its vaccines from sale worldwide saying the decision was made for commercial reasons, the Telegraph newspaper reported.
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US Report on Israel's Conduct in Gaza Strip Delayed Indefinitely - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/us-report-on-israels-conduct-in-gaza-strip-delayed-indefinitely---reports-1118331255.html
May 8, 2024, 6:02 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Biden administration's report on whether Israel violated US law and international humanitarian law during its military operations in the Gaza Strip has been delayed indefinitely, Politico reported on Tuesday.
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US Senators Issue ‘Mafia-Style’ Threat as Israeli Military Enters Rafah
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/us-senators-issue-mafia-style-threat-as-israeli-military-enters-rafah-1118328980.html
May 8, 2024, 5:57 AM
A group of Republican lawmakers released an open letter threatening officials of the International Criminal Court and their families with reprisal if the body issues arrest warrants against Israeli officials, referencing a US statute commonly referred to as “The Hague Invasion Act.”
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White House Does Not Think Israel Crossed 'Red Line' With Rafah Operation – Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/white-house-does-not-think-israel-crossed-red-line-with-rafah-operation--reports-1118326319.html
May 8, 2024, 5:18 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The “limited” Israeli military operation in Rafah has not crossed President Joe Biden's “red line” and therefore has not yet led to any changes in the US administration's policy towards its closest ally in the Middle East, Axios reported, citing two American officials.
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Investigation Against German Air Force Official Over Leaked Conversation Closed - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/investigation-against-german-air-force-official-over-leaked-conversation-closed---reports-1118327224.html
May 8, 2024, 5:09 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The prosecutor’s office of Berlin has closed investigation against an inspector of the German air force, Ingo Gerhartz, related to the leaked conversation between high-ranking German military officials about a potential attack on Russia's Crimean Bridge, Business Insider reported.
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Russians United in Support for Putin’s Military, Economic, Diplomatic Achievements
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/russians-united-in-support-for-putins-military-economic-diplomatic-achievements-1118326423.html
May 8, 2024, 3:21 AM
The Russian president’s leadership has paved the way for a multipolar world as the country is able to withstand Western aggression on multiple fronts.
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European Leaders Ignore Public Opinion, Domestic Concerns to Stoke Cold War
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/european-leaders-ignore-public-opinion-domestic-concerns-to-stoke-cold-war-1118324246.html
May 8, 2024, 2:07 AM
Europe’s economy has faltered amid the West’s obsession with undermining Russia, but leaders seem intent on ignoring public opinion in order to continue ramping up tensions.
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'Israel Doesn't Want a Ceasefire': Truce Talks Take Back Seat as Rafah Attack Surges
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/israel-doesnt-want-a-ceasefire-truce-talks-take-back-seat-as-rafah-attack-surges-1118323895.html
May 8, 2024, 1:38 AM
Hamas claimed on Monday to accept an Egyptian-Qatari cease-fire proposal, but Israel said the deal did not meet their demands and decided to move forward with their assault on Rafah.
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Hamas Returns Delegation to Cairo to Continue Ceasefire Talks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240508/hamas-returns-delegation-to-cairo-to-continue-ceasefire-talks-1118326167.html
May 8, 2024, 12:45 AM
TUNIS (Sputnik) - Hamas's delegation has returned to Cairo to continue discussing ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and to reach an agreement that will allow to end the ongoing conflict, the Palestinian movement said on Tuesday.
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US Judge Indefinitely Postpones Trump's Classified Documents Trial Date - Court Document
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/us-judge-indefinitely-postpones-trumps-classified-documents-trial-date---court-document-1118326024.html
May 7, 2024, 11:10 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Judge in Trump's classified Documents case has indefinitely postponed the Florida trial, court documents released on Tuesday show.
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Yemen’s Houthis Ramp Up Attacks on Merchant Ships After Dismantling Suspected US-Israeli Spy Network
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/yemens-houthis-ramp-up-attacks-on-merchant-ships-after-dismantling-suspected-us-israeli-spy-network-1118322583.html
May 7, 2024, 7:05 PM
The Yemeni militia has been targeting Israeli, US and UK-linked commercial vessels and warships operating in the Red and Arabian Seas since November 2023, vowing to continue their partial self-imposed blockade until Israel halts its campaign in Gaza, and flouting a recent attempt by Washington to bribe them into stopping their operations.
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How US May Weaponize Confusion Around Nuclear Capable F-16 in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/how-us-may-weaponize-confusion-around-nuclear-capable-f-16-in-ukraine-1118321231.html
May 7, 2024, 6:40 PM
The Russian Foreign Ministry has once again warned that Russia will treat F-16 fighter jets in Ukraine as nuclear-capable weapon systems, regardless of their model, and will consider their deployment a deliberate provocation.
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US Coast Guard Polar Icebreaker 5 Years Behind Schedule, $2Bln Over Budget
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/us-coast-guard-polar-icebreaker-5-years-behind-schedule-2bln-over-budget-1118322099.html
May 7, 2024, 6:28 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Coast Guard's proposed next generation polar icebreaker to reestablish and maintain a strong US presence in the Arctic Ocean is at least five years behind schedule and $2 bln over budget with many design and shipbuilding problems still unresolved, a senior Biden administration official and a new report told Congress.
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Ukraine’s Tragicomic Recruitment Strategy Mocked as ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ Scheme
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/ukraines-tragicomic-recruitment-strategy-mocked-as-choose-your-own-adventure-scheme-1118320139.html
May 7, 2024, 6:17 PM
Ukraine’s authorities approved a new mobilization law in April, with the legislation intended to mobilize hundreds of thousands more troops to fuel NATO’s proxy war against Russia. Along with draconian penalties for draft dodgers, the mobilization drive has been accompanied by some eyebrow-raising measures to ‘incentivize’ would-be recruits.
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Putin Signs Decree on Russia’s 2030 National Development Goals
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/putin-signs-decree-on-russias-2030-national-development-goals-1118321117.html
May 7, 2024, 5:49 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree on the country’s national development goals for the period up to 2030 and up to 2036 in perspective, according to a document published by the Kremlin.
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US Bid to ‘Strategically Weaken’ Russia Backfired, Creating Army Adapted for Postindustrial Warfare
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/us-bid-to-strategically-weaken-russia-backfired-creating-army-adapted-for-postindustrial-warfare-1118318719.html
May 7, 2024, 5:23 PM
Tuesday is the 32nd anniversary of Russia’s modern Armed Forces. NATO may have planned otherwise, but the crisis has served to forge an effective, battle-tested fighting force - one uniquely prepared for the postindustrial warfare of the future, US and Russian military experts have told Sputnik.
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US Assembles 'Squad' of Allies to Counter China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/us-assembles-squad-of-allies-to-counter-china-1118318135.html
May 7, 2024, 5:00 PM
Manila warned of losing autonomy, 'Ukrainization' under US manipulation.
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Putin's Next Term to Bring New Dynamic to Russia's Development
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/putins-next-term-to-bring-new-dynamic-to-russias-development-1118318442.html
May 7, 2024, 4:49 PM
Vladimir Putin was sworn in as a president of the Russian Federation on May 7. Sputnik sat down with Swedish military and political analyst Mikael Valtersson to discuss Russia's political dynamic after Putin's inauguration.
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Did Netanyahu Trash Ceasefire Deal Agreed by Hamas to Continue War?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/did-netanyahu-trash-ceasefire-deal-agreed-by-hamas-to-continue-war-1118316128.html
May 7, 2024, 3:40 PM
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) armoured units forcibly occupied the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing with Egypt on May 7 — despite Hamas agreeing to the latest hostage and ceasefire proposal a day earlier.
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What to Know About АURUS Мerlon Bikes in Putin's Motorcade
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/what-to-know-about-aurus-merlon-bikes-in-putins-motorcade-1118315109.html
May 7, 2024, 2:46 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin's inauguration ceremony took place on Tuesday at the Grand Kremlin Palace. Putin arrived for the swearing-in his Aurus Senate armored limousine, flanked by an honorary motorcycle escort.
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Foreign Minister Lavrov Holds Talks With Counterpart From Sierra Leone
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/foreign-minister-lavrov-holds-talks-with-counterpart-from-sierra-leone-1118312338.html
May 7, 2024, 2:26 PM
Russia's extended strategic cooperation with African nations is manifested in growing trade, joint military programs, economic projects, as well as comprehensive diplomatic initiatives.
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Putin Sent Message to West That Russia is 'There to Stay' as Major Power
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/putin-sent-message-to-west-that-russia-is-there-to-stay-as-major-power-1118313466.html
May 7, 2024, 2:20 PM
Vladimir Putin was officially sworn in as president of the Russian Federation at the Grand Kremlin Palace on May 7. Afterwards, the head of state gave a speech, in which he declared that Russia is a great power thanks to the selflessness and patriotism of its people.
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Belarus Starts Surprise Inspection of Non-Strategic Nuclear Arms Carriers - Defense Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/belarus-starts-surprise-inspection-of-non-strategic-nuclear-arms-carriers---defense-ministry-1118316801.html
May 7, 2024, 2:10 PM
MINSK (Sputnik) - A surprise inspection of non-strategic nuclear weapons carriers has begun in Belarus, the Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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China Working to Mitigate US Impact on Trade Exchanges With Russia - Envoy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/china-working-to-mitigate-us-impact-on-trade-exchanges-with-russia---envoy-1118316417.html
May 7, 2024, 2:05 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - China is working together with Russia to urgently fix trade exchange issues stemming from US sanctions on financial transactions with Russia, Chinese Ambassador Zhang Hanhui told Sputnik on Tuesday.
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Pictures: Immortal Regiment Marches Across Globe in Honor of WWII Heroes
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/pictures-immortal-regiment-marches-across-globe-in-honor-of-wwii-heroes-1118307661.html
May 7, 2024, 1:57 PM
The Immortal Regiment is a massive public event that traditionally takes place on May 9, celebrated in Russia as Victory Day – a holiday dedicated to the country's immense contribution to the victory in World War II. In Russia, the conflict between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany is known as the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945).
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Ukraine's Total Military Casualties in Donetsk Reach Up to 1,165 in Past Day - MoD
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/ukraines-total-military-casualties-in-donetsk-reach-up-to-1165-in-past-day---mod-1118315606.html
May 7, 2024, 1:48 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ukrainian armed forces suffered up to 1,165 military casualties in the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) in the past 24 hours as a result of operations by the Russian armed forces, the Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) said on Tuesday.
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After Positioning Military Biolabs Around the Globe, US Officials Urge Biodefense Buildup
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/after-positioning-military-biolabs-around-the-globe-us-officials-urge-biodefense-buildup-1118314833.html
May 7, 2024, 1:45 PM
Russia’s Radiological, Chemical and Biological Defense Troops have spent over two years studying and publicizing sensitive documents and analytical materials on the extent of Pentagon, CDC and US biotech firms’ funding for unethical and potentially illegal military biological research in Ukraine and around the world.
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Scott Ritter: Putin’s Inauguration Began Final Stage of Russia’s Purge of Malign Western Influence
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/scott-ritter-putins-inauguration-began-final-stage-of-russias-purge-of-malign-western-influence-1118313611.html
May 7, 2024, 1:27 PM
Vladimir Putin was sworn in as Russia’s president on Tuesday, signaling the start of what former US Marine Corps intelligence officer and UN weapons inspector-turned political commentator Scott Ritter expects to become the final stage of Russia’s complete restoration of its self-identification and status as separate from and equal to the West.
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Fugitive Polish Judge Says Feared for His Life After Receiving Threats in Poland
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/fugitive-polish-judge-says-feared-for-his-life-after-receiving-threats-in-poland-1118312510.html
May 7, 2024, 11:57 AM
MINSK (Sputnik) - Tomasz Szmydt, a Polish judge who fled to Belarus after facing political persecution at home, said Tuesday that he had received threats while living in Poland that made him fear for his life.
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Full Video: Putin’s Speech After Taking Oath as Russia’s President
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/full-video-putins-speech-after-taking-oath-as-russias-president-1118311129.html
May 7, 2024, 10:51 AM
The inauguration ceremony took place on Tuesday at the Grand Kremlin Palace following the presidential election in March, where Vladimir Putin won with 87.28% of the vote. He will lead Russia for the next six years, until 2030. During the ceremony, Russia’s newly elected president took the oath of office on a special copy of the constitution.
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China's Long March-6C Carrier Rocket Successfully Makes Debut Flight - State Media
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/chinas-long-march-6c-carrier-rocket-successfully-makes-debut-flight---state-media-1118311485.html
May 7, 2024, 10:27 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China's newest Long March-6C carrier rocket successfully made its first flight on Tuesday and delivered several satellites into orbit, the state-run China Central Television reported.
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US Delays Sale of Thousands of Precision-Guided Weapons to Israel - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/us-delays-sale-of-thousands-of-precision-guided-weapons-to-israel---reports-1118311261.html
May 7, 2024, 10:20 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States has put off selling thousands of precision-guided weapons to Israel amid growing tensions in the Gaza Strip, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.
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Russia, US Occasionally Exchange Views on Strategic Stability - Senior Diplomat
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/russia-us-occasionally-exchange-views-on-strategic-stability---senior-russian-diplomat-1118310832.html
May 7, 2024, 10:15 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia maintain minimal dialogue with the United States in general, but the countries occasionally exchange views on strategic stability, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Tuesday.
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The Make-Up of Russia's Outgoing Government
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/the-make-up-of-russias-outgoing-government-1118288635.html
May 7, 2024, 9:58 AM
The Russian government announced its resignation after the inauguration of Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 7. The relevant decree was signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.
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Russian Government Resigns Following Putin's Inauguration
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/russian-government-resigns-following-putins-inauguration-1118294623.html
May 7, 2024, 9:50 AM
President Vladimir Putin met with members of the government on Monday on the eve of his inauguration ceremony Tuesday, summing up the results of their work. Mikhail Mishustin has served as Russia's prime minister since January 2020.
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Putin Takes Office as President of Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/putin-takes-oath-for-fifth-term-as-russias-president-1118307967.html
May 7, 2024, 9:03 AM
The Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow is hosting a solemn ceremony where Vladimir Putin is being sworn in as Russia's incumbent leader.
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President Putin's 2024 Inauguration Ceremony
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/president-putins-2024-inauguration-ceremony-1118295425.html
May 7, 2024, 8:34 AM
On May 7, the Grand Kremlin Palace will host the solemn inauguration ceremony of Russian President Vladimir Putin (9 am GMT), where the country's elected leader will officially take office.
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Vladimir Putin: An In-Depth Profile of Russia's Dynamic Leader
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/vladimir-putin-an-in-depth-profile-of-russias-dynamic-leader-1118287245.html
May 7, 2024, 8:00 AM
As Vladimir Putin gears up for his coming inauguration, explore the extensive career and influential leadership of Russia's long-standing President.
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China, France Call for Cessation of Attacks on Civilian Ships in Red Sea
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/china-france-call-for-cessation-of-attacks-on-civilian-ships-in-red-sea-1118304890.html
May 7, 2024, 7:13 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China and France call for an immediate end to attacks on the civilian vessels in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, the countries said in a joint statement on Tuesday.
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Pentagon ‘Takes Into Account’ Risk of Its Weapons Ending Up in Russia's Trophy Display
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/pentagon-takes-into-account-risk-its-weapons-might-join-russias-trophy-display--1118302590.html
May 7, 2024, 7:10 AM
The exhibition of Western weapons and equipment seized by Russian forces during the special military operation on Moscow's Poklonnaya Hill has been a humiliating eyesore for NATO countries that have pumped Ukraine with their best military hardware as part of the grueling proxy war.
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Brazil, Venezuela Condemn Israel's Operation in Gaza's Southern City of Rafah
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/brazil-venezuela-condemn-israels-operation-in-gazas-southern-city-of-rafah-1118304668.html
May 7, 2024, 7:07 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - The Brazilian and Venezuelan governments have condemned the start of Israel's military operation in eastern Rafah in the Gaza Strip, calling on the international community, organizations and the UN Security Council to overcome the indifference to abuse of human rights and humanitarian law.
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Top Ukrainian Commander's Stepson Leads Pro-Russian Convoy in Sydney
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/stepson-of-ukrainian-commander-in-chief-syrsky-leads-a-pro-russian-convoy-in-sydney-1118303266.html
May 7, 2024, 6:31 AM
A pro-Russian motorcade has kicked off in Australia to celebrate President Vladimir Putin’s inauguration and Victory Day.
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IDF Launches Targeted Operation in Eastern Region of Rafah in Gaza Strip
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/idf-launch-targeted-operation-in-eastern-region-of-rafah-in-gaza-strip-1118302876.html
May 7, 2024, 6:06 AM
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced on Sunday that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) were getting ready for a ground operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
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Putin's Inauguration to Take Place in Moscow on Tuesday
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/putins-inauguration-to-take-place-in-moscow-on-tuesday-1118302489.html
May 7, 2024, 6:03 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Vladimir Putin will be sworn in as President of Russia in Moscow on Tuesday, in what will become his fifth inauguration ceremony as head of state.
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Play Into His Base: Trump May Use Student Protests to Win 2024 Presidential Election
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/play-into-his-base-trump-may-use-student-protests-to-win-2024-presidential-election-1118297879.html
May 7, 2024, 5:43 AM
The Ivy League school made its decision to downsize its commencement ceremony on May 15 after discussions with student leaders. Pro-Palestinian protests first began on April 17 after students set up about 50 tents demanding a cease-fire in Gaza, as well as a divestment from companies that they say profit from the war.
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Alzheimer’s Likelihood Linked to Genetics, Says New Study
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/alzheimers-likelihood-linked-to-genetics-says-new-study-1118301113.html
May 7, 2024, 5:32 AM
Further research will be needed to develop gene therapy or drugs that target the gene which accounts for half of all patients who carry at least one copy of it.
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Israel Closes In on Rafah After Banning Al Jazeera
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/israel-closes-in-on-rafah-after-banning-al-jazeera-1118300009.html
May 7, 2024, 5:26 AM
The Israeli Ministry of Communications announced on Sunday that it had raided an office belonging to Al Jazeera just hours after the Israeli cabinet ordered its closure. The Qatar-based network lambasted the decision as a “criminal act”.
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‘A Shot Across the Bow’: Moscow Will Not Allow NATO Attacks on Russian Civilians
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/a-shot-across-the-bow-moscow-will-not-allow-nato-attacks-on-russian-civilians-1118300918.html
May 7, 2024, 5:07 AM
Rumors abound that France and the United Kingdom will escalate involvement in Ukraine’s proxy war on Russia. The Kremlin has warned of significant consequences.
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First Manned Launch of Starliner Spacecraft to ISS Postponed - United Launch Alliance
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/first-manned-launch-of-starliner-spacecraft-to-iss-postponed---united-launch-alliance-1118300821.html
May 7, 2024, 4:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The first manned launch of Boeing's Starliner to the International Space Station (ISS) has been postponed by US aerospace manufacturer United Launch Alliance (ULA), which owns the Atlas V launch vehicle, the company said on Tuesday.
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Climbing the 'Escalation Ladder': French, British Threats Provoke Russian Warning
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/climbing-the-escalation-ladder-french-british-threats-provoke-russian-warning-1118299465.html
May 7, 2024, 2:30 AM
Moscow responded aggressively to claims that Kiev may use British weapons to strike within Russia, claiming such an attack would force the country to target UK military installations in Ukraine and beyond.
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Israel Declines Ceasefire Proposal, Continues Rafah Operation to Pressure Hamas
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/israel-declines-ceasefire-proposal-continues-rafah-operation-to-pressure-hamas-1118299395.html
May 7, 2024, 12:27 AM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The Israeli war cabinet has unanimously decided to continue operation in Rafah in southern Gaza Strip to pressure Hamas on the issue of release of hostages, the government’s press office said on Monday.
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Is Biden Pushing for 'Another Nakba' with Gaza Aid Pier Ploy?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240507/is-biden-pushing-for-another-nakba-with-gaza-aid-pier-ploy-1118298323.html
May 7, 2024, 12:14 AM
Members of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet want to force Palestinians out of their historic lands once and for all. Observers worry the US president, a self-proclaimed “Zionist,” is accommodating their plans.
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TNT Plant: Finland Trying to Cash in on Ukraine Conflict After Severing Ties With Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240506/tnt-plant-finland-trying-to-cash-in-on-ukraine-conflict-after-severing-ties-with-russia-1118295604.html
May 6, 2024, 7:12 PM
Finland will build a new TNT production facility to address the shortage of high explosives in Europe caused by NATO's military aid to Ukraine.
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State Dept. on Congressman Jeffries' Comment: US Will Not Send Troops to Fight in Ukraine
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240506/state-dept-on-congressman-jeffries-comment-us-will-not-send-troops-to-fight-in-ukraine-1118296304.html
May 6, 2024, 6:59 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik ) - The United States will not send any troops to fight in Ukraine, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said on Monday.
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Russia's UNSC Resolution Urges States to Negotiate Early on Multilateral Space Agreements
https://sputnikglobe.com/20240506/russias-unsc-resolution-urges-states-to-negotiate-early-on-multilateral-space-agreements-1118295889.html
May 6, 2024, 6:47 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - A newly drafted Russian UN Security Council resolution on outer space calls on states to hold discussions from the outset to find a reliable and truthful legally binding multilateral agreement, the text says, as seen by Sputnik.
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