NASA: Jupiter to Reach Its Closest Position to Earth in Six Decades on September 26
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/nasa-jupiter-to-reach-its-closest-position-to-earth-in-six-decades-on-september-26-1101024843.html
September 21, 2022, 2:38 AM
The largest planet in our Solar System will also be particularly visible in the evening sky because Jupiter will be in opposition, rising in the eastern sky as the Sun sets in the western part of the horizon.
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‘Playing With Human Lives’: Texas Sheriff Opens Probe Into DeSantis’ Martha’s Vineyard Flights
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/playing-with-human-lives-texas-sheriff-opens-probe-into-desantis-marthas-vineyard-flights--1101025003.html
September 21, 2022, 2:27 AM
Southern states have long been critical of Biden’s “open” border policies. Some states, including Texas and Arizona, have sent busloads of migrants to sanctuary cities around the country. Monday, a Texas sheriff opened an investigation into Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ controversial transport of nearly 50 migrants to Massachusetts’ Martha’s Vineyard.
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Florida, Texas Governors Using Migrants as ‘Props’ in Political Stunts - Rights Group
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/florida-texas-governors-using-migrants-as-props-in-political-stunts---rights-group-1101025921.html
September 21, 2022, 1:51 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Republican governors of Florida and Texas are using thousands of asylum-seeking migrants as props in disgusting political stunts by transporting them near Vice President Kamala Harris' home and Martha's Vineyard, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) National President Domingo Garcia told Sputnik.
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'Ignorant' Trump Reportedly Nearly Gave West Bank Away to Jordan, 'Knew Nothing About Many Things'
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/ignorant-trump-reportedly-nearly-gave-west-bank-away-to-jordan-knew-nothing-about-many-things-1101024193.html
September 20, 2022, 11:59 PM
After the end of the Trump administration, some members of Trump's "inner circle" and numerous former staffers began to publish memoirs and spread rumors in the media about the dimwittedness of the former president. Trump himself has called such rumors a complete lie.
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African Union President Tells UNGA Continent Won’t Be ‘Breeding Ground of a New Cold War’
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/african-union-president-tells-unga-continent-wont-be-breeding-ground-of-a-new-cold-war-1101023695.html
September 20, 2022, 11:13 PM
Since Russia launched its special operation in Ukraine in February, NATO powers have attempted to pressure the rest of the globe to sanction Russia’s economy and condemn the operation. It’s part of a yearslong effort to push nations to sever relations with Moscow and isolate it.
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Woman Who Accused Trump of Sexual Misconduct in 1990’s Set to Launch New Lawsuit - Filing
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/woman-who-accused-trump-of-sexual-misconduct-in-1990s-set-to-launch-new-lawsuit---filing-1101023061.html
September 20, 2022, 10:11 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - E. Jean Carroll, a woman who accused former US President Donald Trump of sexually assaulting her in the mid-1990’s, is planning on launching a new lawsuit against him in addition to an ongoing defamation case, according to a court filing.
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Honduran President Castro: States Must ‘Quit Trying to Destabilize Honduras’
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/honduran-president-castro-states-must-quit-trying-to-destabilize-honduras-1101022934.html
September 20, 2022, 9:28 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Honduran President Xiomara Castro said aid during the 77th UN General Assembly on Tuesday that certain countries and multinational corporations must stop trying to destabilize the South American country.
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Photos: Africa’s Sahel Faces Devastating Floods as Rains Swell Niger & Nile Rivers, Killing Hundreds
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/photos-africas-sahel-faces-devastating-floods-as-rains-swell-niger--nile-rivers-killing-hundreds-1101021399.html
September 20, 2022, 8:58 PM
Massive storms during the rainy season have caused flooding across Africa’s arid Sahel region, killing hundreds of people in Sudan, Niger and Nigeria in recent months. The situation stands in sharp contrast to the disastrous drought plaguing the Horn of Africa.
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US Air, Space Forces Using Oldest Equipment in History - General
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/us-air-space-forces-using-oldest-equipment-in-history---general-1101022720.html
September 20, 2022, 8:50 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Air Force and Space Force are now both operating some of the oldest equipment in their history and in the race to equip them in time for any potential conflict with near peer adversaries, time is not on their side, retired Air Force Gen. Douglas Raaberg told the Air Force Association (AFSA) conference on Tuesday.
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Colombian President Condemns Hypocritical Cocaine War Over Destruction of Selva Forests
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/colombian-president-condemns-hypocritical-cocaine-war-over-destruction-of-selva-forests-1101022435.html
September 20, 2022, 8:36 PM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Colombian President Gustavo Petro condemned on Tuesday the hypocrisy of "consumer countries," who profit from fight against drugs, causing irreparable damage to Selva forests and its inhabitants.
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China's Russian LNG Import Value Tripled in 2022 as Beijing Acts as Middleman to Sanctioning Nations
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/chinas-russian-lng-import-value-tripled-in-2022-as-beijing-acts-as-middleman-to-sanctioning-nations-1101019991.html
September 20, 2022, 6:24 PM
Since the start of 2022, China has signed major deals with Russia, Saudi Arabia, and others to dramatically increase its importing and processing of petroleum products, including crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG), as well as coal.
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US Illegally Imposes Unilateral Decisions on Other Countries With Sanctions Threats, Economist Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/us-illegally-imposes-unilateral-decisions-on-other-countries-with-sanctions-threats-economist-says-1101019800.html
September 20, 2022, 6:23 PM
Upon imposing the first round of sanctions against Russia over the start of its special military operation in Ukraine, the US vowed to collapse the country's economy and fight all attempts to circumvent the measures. The Russian economy has not budged under the pressure since.
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White House Monitoring Reports About Migrants Being Flown to Biden's Home State Delaware
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/white-house-says-monitoring-reports-that-migrants-flown-to-bidens-home-state-delaware-1101020291.html
September 20, 2022, 6:20 PM
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - The Biden administration is tracking reports about migrants being flown from Texas to President Joe Biden's home state of Delaware, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said on Tuesday.
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Why Nigerien Protesters Want French Army Out & Wave Russian Flags
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/why-nigerien-protesters-want-french-army-out--wave-russian-flags-1101019233.html
September 20, 2022, 5:05 PM
Nigeriens took to the streets of the country's capital Niamey on September 18, with some of the protesters carrying Russian flags and placards saying "criminal French Army - get out" and "The colonial army of Barkhane must go".
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Marcos Jr Says Fate of Philippines Tied to US as 'Partner' as He Bats for American Investment
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/marcos-jr-says-fate-of-philippines-tied-to-us-as-partner-as-he-bats-for-american-investment-1101017486.html
September 20, 2022, 4:51 PM
Ferdinand Marcos Jr assumed the presidency of the Philippines from Rodrigo Duterte, who his domestic critics had accused of leaning increasingly towards China amid the country’s maritime dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea. Since Marcos Jr came to power, he has reaffirmed the mutual defence treaty with the US.
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Saudi Aramco CEO: EU Energy Bill Freeze Not Viable 'Long-Term Solution'
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/saudi-aramco-ceo-eu-energy-bill-freeze-not-viable-long-term-solution-1101018541.html
September 20, 2022, 4:45 PM
Consumers in some European countries face skyrocketing energy bills due to a surge in gas prices on the European market. EU countries blame Russia, even though the prices started to soar last year. Moscow has pointed out that EU opposition to Nord Stream 2 and sanctions plays a huge role in the current situation.
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Experts Explain How Germany's Anti-Russia Sanctions Threaten India With Food Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/experts-explain-how-germanys-anti-russia-sanctions-threaten-india-with-food-crisis-1101010511.html
September 20, 2022, 4:24 PM
On April 4, German authorities took Gazprom Germania under temporary management, disrupting liquid natural gas (LNG) supply to India under a long-term contract. Now, reports say that India is purchasing LNG from another supplier at double the price it paid last year.
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India Facing Tough Decision Over Fate of World's Largest Free Food Program
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/india-facing-tough-decision-over-fate-of-worlds-largest-free-food-program-1101005613.html
September 20, 2022, 4:20 PM
The free food ration program was launched in April 2020 during the first nationwide COVID-19 lockdown. Under it, five kilos of wheat or rice and one of grains are provided to citizens free of charge. The Finance Ministry is against extending the program as it adds pressure to the budget deficit. The final call will be taken by the prime minister.
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Videos Surface of Australian Commandos Shooting at Afghan Civilians, Joking About 'Kill Quota'
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/videos-surface-of-australian-commandos-shooting-at-afghan-civilians-joking-about-kill-quota-1101017243.html
September 20, 2022, 3:51 PM
In 2020, a high-level Brereton inquiry report found the unlawful killing of civilians by elite Australian commandos in Afghanistan during their operation between 2006 and 2015. The report revealed that senior officials instructed young commandos to execute detainees, which they described as "blooding" of young troops.
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Chinese Envoy Calls AUKUS Nuclear Submarine Plan Blatant Violation of Non-Proliferation
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/chinese-envoy-calls-aukus-nuclear-submarine-plan-blatant-violation-of-non-proliferation-1101017640.html
September 20, 2022, 3:30 PM
The nuclear-powered submarine deal under AUKUS is a blatant, irresponsible act of nuclear proliferation, and once again proves that AUKUS countries are practicing a "double standard" on nuclear non-proliferation, Ambassador Wang Qun, China's Permanent Representative to the UN in Vienna, told the Global Times in an exclusive interview on Monday.
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'Modi, Modi' Chants Greet Delhi State Chief Arvind Kejriwal in Gujarat - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/modi-modi-chants-greet-delhi-state-chief-arvind-kejriwal-in-gujarat---video-1101013107.html
September 20, 2022, 3:26 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has ruled Gujarat uninterruptedly for the past 27 years. However, Arvind Kejriwal and his Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have been trying to make inroads there, highlighted by his frequent visits to India's western state.
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Rappin' Republican Granny Drops a Sick Beat in Bid for Mormon Utah Senate Seat
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/rappin-republican-granny-drops-a-sick-beat-in-bid-for-mormon-utah-senate-seat-1101009763.html
September 20, 2022, 3:25 PM
The western US state of Utah is known as the home of the Mormon faith and Senator Mitt Romney, who former president Donald Trump has dubbed a RINO — Republican in Name Only. But now it has a new export: conservative granny rap.
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Chinese Foreign Minister: Nancy Pelosi's 'Sneaky' Taiwan Visit Undermined Sino-US Relations
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/chinese-foreign-minister-nancy-pelosis-sneaky-taiwan-visit-undermined-sino-us-relations-1101017088.html
September 20, 2022, 3:14 PM
The US House speaker traveled to Taiwan, which Beijing considers a breakaway province, on August 2-3. China strongly objected to the visit. Her trip came as a part of US practice in recent years of greater engagement with the island, including weapon sales.
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Poll: Over 90% of People in DPR and LPR Support Republics Joining Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/poll-over-90-of-people-in-dpr-and-lpr-support-republics-joining-russia-1101016098.html
September 20, 2022, 3:07 PM
MOSCOW, September 20 (Sputnik) - Accession of the Donetsk People's Republic (DPR) to Russia is supported by 94% of the republic's citizens, with 93% of people, who live in the Lugansk People's Republic, supporting their republic joining Russia, according to a poll, conducted by the Crimean Republican Institute of Political and Social Studies.
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Soaring Energy Prices Force Pakistani Industrialists to Close Businesses
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/soaring-energy-prices-force-pakistani-industrialists-to-close-businesses-1101010917.html
September 20, 2022, 2:57 PM
Pakistan has a young and growing entrepreneurial population, with English as the main language for business, but inflation, as well as the recent political turmoil and devastating floods, are making it difficult for industries to flourish.
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SCO’s Role in Afghan Issue Constructive as US-led Involvement Leaves Devastation
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/scos-role-in-afghan-issue-constructive-as-us-led-involvement-leaves-devastation-1101014276.html
September 20, 2022, 2:53 PM
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) has always paid great attention to the Afghan issue. Especially after US' hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, many observers from the international community have focused on how the SCO can and will address the hardship Afghanistan faces.
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‘We Want Them to Be Set Up on Their Own’: Brit Vents Anger Over Hosting Ukrainian Refugees
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/we-want-them-to-be-set-up-on-their-own-brits-vents-anger-over-hosting-ukrainian-refugees-1101011852.html
September 20, 2022, 2:40 PM
A recent poll indicated that at least 30% of current or previous UK sponsors of Ukrainian refugees said that the rising cost of living had considerably affected their ability to provide support under the government’s British Homes for Ukraine scheme.
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ASEAN Faces Increasing Pressure to Probe Massive Job Scam After Death of Malaysian Man
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/asean-faces-increasing-pressure-to-probe-massive-job-scam-after-death-of-malaysian-man-1101007599.html
September 20, 2022, 2:14 PM
Hundreds of job-seekers from south-east Asian countries, China and India have been lured to Myanmar, Cambodia and Thailand to work as con artists for criminal syndicates involved in robbing people of millions of dollars. Several investigative agencies, including INTERPOL, have been probing these job scams.
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US Senators Seek to Enforce Cap on Russia Oil Prices Through Secondary Sanctions, Report Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/us-senators-seek-to-enforce-cap-on-russia-oil-prices-through-secondary-sanctions-report-says-1101012273.html
September 20, 2022, 1:57 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Two US senators are proposing legislation that would press the Biden administration to enforce a cap on Russian oil prices through secondary sanctions, Bloomberg reported on Tuesday.
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Political Row in Kashmir After Video of Muslim Students Singing Hindu Hymns Surfaces Online
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/political-row-in-kashmir-after-video-of-muslim-students-singing-hindu-hymns-surfaces-online-1101006330.html
September 20, 2022, 1:57 PM
The Jammu and Kashmir government prohibited 'Dastar Bandi' (a turban-tying ceremony) at shrines across the region this week, saying that the ceremony was being used for political purposes. Politicians in J&K would go to shrines to offer their obeisance and in turn are felicitated by caretakers of shrines giving them turbans.
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Three Arrested in India's Karnataka Accused of Daesh-Linked Terrorism
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/three-arrested-in-indias-karnataka-accused-of-daesh-linked-terrorism-1101009163.html
September 20, 2022, 1:45 PM
According to initial information filed in the case, those arrested are accused of planning to "advance Daesh* in India, damaging the unity, integrity and sovereignty" of the country.
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Fresh Row Hits Congress as BJP Accuses Rahul Gandhi of 'Surviving on Appeasement Politics'
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/fresh-row-hits-congress-as-bjp-accuses--rahul-gandhi-of-surviving-on-appeasement-politics-1101005987.html
September 20, 2022, 1:33 PM
The Congress' ongoing public campaign to unite people has been hit by a string of controversies ever since being launched in Tamil Nadu this month. First, Rahul Gandhi met a Catholic priest who appeared to demean a Hindu Goddess, then some party workers resorted to hooliganism in Kerala state.
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Guterres: It's 'Essential' to Remove Obstacles to Export of Russian Fertilizers
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/guterres-its-essential-to-remove-obstacles-to-export-of-russian-fertilizers-1101010149.html
September 20, 2022, 1:23 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) – UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday called on world leaders to continue to work on removing obstacles to the export of fertilizers and their ingredients from Russia.
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EU Wastes More Food Than It Imports, Report Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/eu-wastes-more-food-than-it-imports-report-says-1101009661.html
September 20, 2022, 1:15 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union member states waste 153 million tonnes of food each year, which far exceeds the imported amount, UK non-profit organization Feedback EU said on Tuesday.
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UK Culture Minister Claims More Arms to Ukraine Will Cut Energy Bills
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/uk-culture-minister-claims-more-arms-to-ukraine-will-cut-energy-bills-1101003287.html
September 20, 2022, 1:10 PM
The UK's embargo on energy imports has helped send the price of oil and natural gas soaring, with a knock-on effect on the broader inflation rate, now at 10 percent. Businesses face a harsh winter, with almost three-quarters of British pubs saying they will have to shut their doors.
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Energy Price Increase to Affect Over 300 French Companies
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/energy-price-increase-to-affect-over-300-french-companies-1101009467.html
September 20, 2022, 1:07 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - Over 300 French enterprises, which have not reduced their energy consumption, are set to face difficulties this winter due to surging energy prices, Industry Minister Delegate Roland Lescure said on Tuesday.
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Putin: Russia Maintains Dialogue With Sudan at Various Levels
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/putin-russia-maintains-dialogue-with-sudan-at-various-levels-1101008480.html
September 20, 2022, 12:55 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russia maintains a multilevel dialogue and coordination with Sudan, while Moscow consistently advocates for speedy normalization of the political situation in the North African country, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday.
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Indian Minister Fined Over Illegal Construction as Court Orders Demolition at His Mumbai Bungalow
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/indian-minister-fined-over-illegal-construction-as-court-orders-demolition-at-his-mumbai-bungalow-1101000629.html
September 20, 2022, 12:30 PM
Narayan Rane has been known for his many run-ins with the Maharashtra state authorities. Last year, he was arrested by the Ratnagiri police after he threatened to slap the then State Chief Uddhav Thackeray.
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Watch Indian Man Extracting Venom From Live Snake
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/watch-indian-man-extracting-venom-from-live-snake-1101003624.html
September 20, 2022, 12:27 PM
The snake venom can be extracted and sold to pharmaceutical companies to make its antidote.
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DPR Head Says Donbass People Deserve to be Part of Russia, as LPR Leader Warns Vote Can't be Delayed
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/after-years-of-suffering-donbass-people-deserve-to-be-part-of-russia-their-homeland-dpr-head-says-1101006158.html
September 20, 2022, 12:04 PM
On Monday, Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republic civic councils called for referendums to become part of Russia. They were soon joined by the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions. The appeals were approved by authorities, and voting has been scheduled for September 23-27 in the Donbass republics.
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US General Says Ukraine Won't Receive F-16 Fighter Jets Anytime Soon
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/us-general-says-ukraine-wont-receive-f-16-fighter-jets-anytime-soon-1101001974.html
September 20, 2022, 11:47 AM
The Biden administration has provided more than $15 billion in military assistance to Ukraine so far, including HIMARS, drones and armored vehicles. Moscow says that the West's arms supplies to Kiev further exacerbate the crisis and that such deliveries will be seen as legitimate targets for the Russian military.
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First Multiplex Cinema Opens in Kashmir Amid Heavy Security
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/first-multiplex-cinema-opens-in-kashmir-amid-heavy-security-1101000837.html
September 20, 2022, 11:47 AM
Movie theaters existed in abundance in the region before the onset of an anti-India insurgency in 1989. Militant groups issued diktats against operating theaters which they considered part of the “cultural aggression” by the Indian government. As a result, they were either closed or converted into security forces’ encampments.
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Russian Military Hardware Effectively Countering Western Weapons in Ukraine, Putin Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/russian-military-hardware-effectively-countering-western-weapons-in-ukraine-putin-says-1101005093.html
September 20, 2022, 11:46 AM
Moscow continues its special operation to demilitarize and de-Nazify Ukraine, which was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin on February 24 after requests from the Donbass republics to protect them from Kiev's attacks).
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India, Saudi Arabia Discuss Trading in Local Currencies as New Delhi Moves Away From US Dollar
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/india-saudi-arabia-discuss-trading-in-local-currencies-as-new-delhi-moves-away-from-us-dollar-1101000692.html
September 20, 2022, 11:45 AM
Saudi Arabia ranked as India’s fourth biggest trading partner in the previous financial year, as the bilateral trade exceeded $42 billion. Riyadh also re-emerged as New Delhi’s second biggest oil supplier last month, after its position was briefly challenged by Moscow which has ramped up its energy exports to India this year.
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Lavrov on Donbass Referendums: DPR, LPR Want to Be 'Masters of Their Own Destiny'
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/lavrov-on-donbass-referendums-dpr-lpr-want-to-be-masters-of-their-own-destiny-1101004453.html
September 20, 2022, 11:36 AM
The two Donbass republics announced their plans to hold referendums to join Russia on September 19, while the Kherson and Zaporozhye administrations informed of similar plans today.
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Zorawar: India Picks Firm to Develop 'Mountain Tank'
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/zorawar-india-picks-firm-to-develop-mountain-tank-1100999974.html
September 20, 2022, 10:32 AM
The Indian Army failed to purchase lightweight tanks from global manufacturers despite a need to counter China’s Type 15 tanks, deployed along a high-altitude border with India since 2020. India’s locally developed lightweight tank will be capable of firing multiple ammunition.
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Indian Man Makes Brahmos Missile Replica to Promote Military Accomplishments
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/indian-man-makes-brahmos-missile-replica-to-promote-military-accomplishments-1100999516.html
September 20, 2022, 10:10 AM
The artist said the main goal of his initiative is to "raise the interest of people in our country about the sacrifices made by defense personnel." Being an ordinary laborer, he tries to save as much as he can to continue his craft.
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'Iranian Cyberattack' Exposed Britain's Secret Talks With Albania on Illegal Migrants: Report
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/iranian-cyberattack-exposed-britains-secret-talks-with-albania-on-illegal-migrants-report-1100998313.html
September 20, 2022, 10:03 AM
Earlier this month, Tirana severed diplomatic relations with Tehran after accusing Iran of trying to launch a cyberattack against Albania's online public services portal. Tehran rejected the accusations as “baseless.”
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Videos of Indian Kabaddi Players Being Served Food Kept in Stadium Toilet Trigger Outrage
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/videos-of-indian-kabaddi-players-being-served-food-in-stadium-toilet-trigger-outrage-1100996592.html
September 20, 2022, 9:36 AM
India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh has hogged the limelight for all the wrong reasons of late, with a clip showing kids cleaning toilets at a primary school went viral on social media last month.
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Liz Truss Expects No UK-US Trade Deal Talks Anytime Soon
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/liz-truss-expects-no-uk-us-trade-deal-talks-anytime-soon-1100999380.html
September 20, 2022, 9:33 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Prime Minister Liz Truss said on Tuesday that a trade agreement with the United States is not foreseen in the coming years.
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Putin: Sanctions Take Toll on Western States and Poorest Countries
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/putin-sanctions-take-toll-on-western-states-and-poorest-countries-1100999329.html
September 20, 2022, 9:28 AM
Western countries slapped Russia with several new rounds of sanctions this year in response to the start of the special military operation in Ukraine. Since, these countries have faced surging inflation, electricity and fuel prices, partly prompted by their own sanctions.
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COP27: Egypt Urges Developed Nations to Take On Financial Burden for Tackling Climate Change
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/cop27-egypt-urges-developed-nations-to-take-on-financial-burden-for-tackling-climate-change-1100997572.html
September 20, 2022, 9:13 AM
Last year, a climate conference in Scotland adopted a resolution aiming to boost efforts in decreasing dependence on fossil fuels and pledging to support developing countries in energy issues.
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Pakistani Rupee Hits Record Low as Flood-Struck Nation Awaits Billions in Foreign Aid
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/pakistani-rupee-hits-record-low-as-flood-struck-nation-awaits-billions-in-foreign-aid-1100996105.html
September 20, 2022, 8:40 AM
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Monday that he would urge the global community to spare “immediate attention” towards his country as he embarked on a visit to the US to attend the UN General Assembly this week. Islamabad has requested billions in foreign aid to recoup economic losses from floods.
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Egypt, India Agree to Boost Defense Ties With Joint Military Drills & Industrial Projects
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/egypt-india-agree-to-boost-defense-ties-with-joint-military-drills--industrial-projects-1100995026.html
September 20, 2022, 8:32 AM
India's military has recently increased interactions with its Egyptian counterparts, as New Delhi aims to boost its ties with the country, linking northeast Africa with the Middle East. Egypt's Suez Canal is crucial for India's cargo and freight movement from the Mediterranean Sea.
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Kherson and Zaporozhye Regions to Hold Referendums on Joining Russia on September 23-27
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/kherson-region-public-council-proposes-to-hold-referendum-on-joining-russia-1100997757.html
September 20, 2022, 8:30 AM
On Monday, civic chambers of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics also came forward with such an initiative, urging the local authorities to hold the referendums on becoming a part of Russia.
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Four Killed After Wall Collapses in India's Uttar Pradesh - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/four-killed-after-wall-collapses-in-indias-uttar-pradesh---reports-1100995216.html
September 20, 2022, 8:22 AM
Although the incident has yet to be investigated, drainage repairs are believed to be the cause of the collapse. According to local officials, the builders were pulling out bricks, which made the wall fall down. The debris are still being cleared.
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Uganda Declares Ebola Outbreak After One Death
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/uganda-declares-ebola-outbreak-after-one-death-1100997332.html
September 20, 2022, 8:16 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Ugandan authorities have announced the Ebola outbreak in the country's central municipality of Mubende after an infected 24-year old national died, the Ugandan health ministry said on Tuesday.
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Indian Actress Deepa Found Dead, Leaves Suspicious Suicide Note - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/indian-actress-deepa-found-dead-leaves-suspicious-suicide-note---reports-1100991921.html
September 20, 2022, 8:02 AM
The 29-year-old actress, Pauline Jessica, also known as Deepa, from the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, shot to fame for her roles in Tamil language movies 'Thupparivalan', 'Vaaitha' and others.
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Former Madhya Pradesh Lawmaker Arrested for Threatening to Blow Up Indian Parliament
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/former-madhya-pradesh-lawmaker-arrested-for-threatening-to-blow-up-indian-parliament--1100991698.html
September 20, 2022, 7:47 AM
The controversial politician from central India has been charged in 17 criminal cases in total. In 2012, he accused Congress politician Rahul Gandhi of kidnapping a child in the state of Uttar Pradesh, and in 2013, he announced an INR 10 million reward to anyone who would "kill" Maharashtra state politician Raj Thackeray.
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US May Trade Military Planes to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan for Aid in Afghanistan, Reports Suggest
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/us-may-trade-military-planes-to-uzbekistan-and-tajikistan-for-aid-in-afghanistan-reports-suggest-1100994523.html
September 20, 2022, 7:32 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United States is considering the possibility of providing 50 military aircraft to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in exchange for help in countering terrorism in Afghanistan, the Politico newspaper reported, citing officials familiar with the matter.
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Japanese Gov't Adopts $24.3Bln Support Package for Citizens Through Price Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/japanese-govt-adopts-243bln-support-package-for-citizens-through-price-crisis-1100994044.html
September 20, 2022, 7:16 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - The Japanese government has approved an allocation of 3.49 trillion yen ($24.3 billion) from the reserve fund to support the population against soaring food and fuel prices during current fiscal year, which started on April 1, media reported on Tuesday.
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Medvedev: Donbass Referendums are Crucial for Restoring Historical Justice
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/medvedev-donbass-referendums-are-crucial-for-restoring-historical-justice-1100993990.html
September 20, 2022, 7:14 AM
On Monday, the Civil Chambers of the Donetsk and Lugansk People’s Republics urged the local government to hold referendums to join Russia. The call came as Russia goes ahead with its special operation to "demilitarize and de-Nazify" Ukraine.
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China Leads Nations Demanding Talks on Compensation for Climate Disasters at COP-27
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/china-leads-nations-demanding-talks-on-compensation-for-climate-disasters-at-cop-27-1100990493.html
September 20, 2022, 7:02 AM
Compensation for loss and damage caused by natural disasters to least developed and developing nations has remained one of the most contentious problems in climate negotiations for years. Countries suffering due to extreme weather conditions have suggested that top global polluters should bear the responsibility for natural disasters.
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Ukraine and Food Crisis Expected to Be Focus of UN High-Level Week
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/ukraine-and-food-crisis-expected-to-be-focus-of-un-high-level-week-1100993473.html
September 20, 2022, 7:01 AM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - The situation around Ukraine and the food and energy crisis will be among the main topics of the upcoming high-level week of the UN General Assembly session - the main foreign policy event of the year held from September 20 to 26 at the UN headquarters in New York.
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Sweden's Pro-Islamic Immigrant Party Takes Credit for 'Overthrowing' Ruling Social Democrats
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/swedens-pro-islamic-immigrant-party-takes-credit-for-overthrowing-ruling-social-democrats--1100992079.html
September 20, 2022, 7:01 AM
Sweden's highly contested election, in which the nation's two rival blocs ended up divided only by a small margin, saw the ruling Social Democrats concede defeat and is likely to usher in a new coalition.
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Imran Khan Says Pakistan PM's Legs Were 'Trembling' During Meeting With Vladimir Putin
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/imran-khan-says-pakistan-pms-legs-were-trembling-during-meeting-with-vladimir-putin-1100990235.html
September 20, 2022, 6:53 AM
The SCO meeting between the Pakistani and Russian leaders last week was the first in-person meeting between the two since Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif came to power after successfully engineering a no-confidence motion against former leader Imran Khan in the National Assembly in April.
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Iran to Start Getting 9Mln Cubic Meters of Gas Daily From Russia Via Azerbaijan, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/iran-to-start-getting-9mln-cubic-meters-of-gas-daily-from-russia-via-azerbaijan-reports-say-1100992642.html
September 20, 2022, 6:38 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Iran will soon begin to purchase 9 million cubic meters of gas daily from Russia and have it delivered through the territory of Azerbaijan under a $40 billion agreement, Iranian news agency Mehr reported, citing the country's petroleum ministry.
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Leader of North Korea's Social Democratic Party Dies - State Media
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/leader-of-north-koreas-social-democratic-party-dies---state-media-1100991421.html
September 20, 2022, 6:10 AM
SEOUL (Sputnik) - The chairman of the Central Committee of the Korean Social Democratic Party, Pak Yong-il, has died in his fifties, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Tuesday.
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Liz Truss Vows 'Military Aid Worth Billions' for Ukraine as UK Suffers From Cost-of-Living Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/liz-truss-vows-military-aid-worth-billions-for-ukraine-as-uk-suffers-from-cost-of-living-crisis-1100990051.html
September 20, 2022, 6:07 AM
The UK remains one of the leading donors of military aid to Kiev, committing 2.3 billion ($2.6 billion) since Russia launched its special operation to "demilitarize and de-Nazify" Ukraine on February 24th. Moscow has repeatedly warned the West that delivering arms to Kiev will further exacerbate the Ukraine crisis.
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Russia Provides Canadian Police With Video of Molotov Cocktail Attack on Embassy in Ottawa
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/russia-provides-canadian-police-with-video-of-molotov-cocktail-attack-on-embassy-in-ottawa-1100991178.html
September 20, 2022, 6:06 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Russian officials have provided Canadian police with video footage of a Molotov cocktail attack on Russia's Embassy in Ottawa and expects that a thorough investigation will be conducted, Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov told Sputnik on Monday.
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Armenia Expresses Readiness to Normalize Relations With Azerbaijan
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/armenia-expresses-readiness-to-normalize-relations-with-azerbaijan-1100990923.html
September 20, 2022, 6:03 AM
YEREVAN (Sputnik) - Yerevan is ready for a comprehensive settlement with Azerbaijan, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan said at a meeting with his Azerbaijani counterpart Jeyhun Bayramov.
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Sweden Braces for 'Monster' Interest Rate Hike to Tame Raging Inflation
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/sweden-braces-for-monster-interest-rate-hike-to-tame-raging-inflation--1100989803.html
September 20, 2022, 5:11 AM
Sweden's decades-high inflation rate has been exacerbated by a weakening krona, which has recently lost ground against the euro and is the second-worst performer among major currencies this year. Central Bank Governor Stefan Ingves stressed that Sweden has never been so far from its inflation target, ditching the “wait and see” approach.
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Space Oddity: Hear First-Ever Sound of Meteoroid Hitting Mars' Surface, Recorded by NASA's InSight
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/space-oddity-hear-first-ever-sound-of-meteoroid-hitting-mars-surface-recorded-by-nasas-insight-1100988727.html
September 20, 2022, 4:22 AM
The seismometer on InSight has picked up more over 1,300 marsquakes. The sensor, supplied by the Centre National d'Études Spatiales of France's space agency, is so sensitive that it can pick up seismic waves thousands of kilometers away. But on September 5, 2021, the cause of the waves was definitively identified as an impact for the first time.
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Venezuelan Journo in Donbass: Kiev 'Tries to Kill as Many People as Possible'
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/venezuelan-journo-in-donbass-kiev-tries-to-kill-as-many-people-as-possible-1100986732.html
September 20, 2022, 2:49 AM
Kiev troops subjected the Donbass republics to almost daily shelling long before the start of the Russian special military operation at the end of February of this year. Civilians are frequently the victims of attacks carried out by Kiev's military and its national battalions, as the shelling often targets residential areas.
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US Lawmakers Outraged After Army Suggests Soldiers Can Use Food Stamps Amid Inflation
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/us-lawmakers-outraged-after-army-suggests-soldiers-can-use-food-stamps-amid-inflation-1100987711.html
September 20, 2022, 1:52 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A number of US lawmakers expressed their outrage following the US Army's suggestion for soldiers to take advantage of food stamps amid high food prices, Fox News reported.
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Adnan Syed Ordered Free After Judge Overturns Murder Conviction Highlighted by ‘Serial’ Podcast
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/adnan-syed-ordered-free-after-judge-overturns-murder-conviction-highlighted-by-serial-podcast-1100985551.html
September 20, 2022, 1:21 AM
After being found guilty of killing his 18-year-old ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee, whose body was discovered partially buried in a Baltimore park in February 1999, Syed was given a life sentence plus 30 years. For years, he unsuccessfully tried to appeal his conviction, which eventually became the source of enormous media attention.
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'We Were Treated Like Terrorists': Brits Charged With ‘Racial Hatred’ Over Russian Flag Speak Out
https://sputniknews.com/20220920/we-were-treated-like-terrorists-brits-charged-with-racial-hatred-over-russian-flag-speak-out-1100986918.html
September 20, 2022, 1:10 AM
The charges have been dropped and the group is pursuing legal action against the arresting officers, a spokesman told Sputnik. He condemned the UK’s dystopian double standard: “you can wave the Ukraine flag – in fact, we could have had swastikas and they wouldn’t have said anything – but not a Russian flag.”
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Report: Pentagon Orders Review of US Clandestine Ops After Social Media Takedowns of Fake Accounts
https://sputniknews.com/20220919/report-pentagon-orders-review-of-us-clandestine-ops-after-social-media-takedowns-of-fake-accounts-1100982978.html
September 19, 2022, 11:53 PM
Internet researchers Graphika and the Stanford Internet Observatory revealed in late August that over 150 false personas and media websites formed in the United States had been removed in recent years by Twitter and Facebook*.
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Powerful Tropical Cyclones Fiona, Nanmadol Devastate Puerto Rico, Japan Simultaneously
https://sputniknews.com/20220919/powerful-tropical-cyclones-fiona-nanmadol-devastate-puerto-rico-japan-simultaneously-1100985285.html
September 19, 2022, 11:23 PM
Meteorologists have warned that global warming is making tropical cyclones stronger, since they are driven by warm, moist air found over bodies of water. In addition, warmer air can hold more moisture, which means stronger storms and heavier rains.
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South Africa’s Ramaphosa to Return Home Instead of Attend UNGA Due to Electrical Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20220919/south-africas-ramaphosa-to-return-home-instead-of-attend-unga-due-to-electrical-crisis-1100984050.html
September 19, 2022, 10:55 PM
With his country beset by a growing energy crisis, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has elected to return home instead of staying in the United States for the United Nations General Assembly meetings later this week.
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US Reportedly Bartering Aircraft for Uzbek, Tajik Counterterrorism Support in Afghanistan
https://sputniknews.com/20220919/us-reportedly-bartering-aircraft-for-uzbek-tajik-counterterrorism-support-in-afghanistan-1100983730.html
September 19, 2022, 9:50 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is looking to barter almost 50 military aircraft in exchange for support from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan on counterterrorism operations in neighboring Afghanistan, Politico reported on Monday.
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Borrell Sees Ukrainian Conflict as ‘Good Occasion’ for Enhancing EU-Latin America Ties
https://sputniknews.com/20220919/borrell-sees-ukrainian-conflict-as-good-occasion-for-enhancing-eu-latin-america-ties-1100983183.html
September 19, 2022, 9:00 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia’s special military operation in Ukraine provides a “good occasion” for strengthening ties between Latin America countries and the European Union, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Monday.
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Queen Elizabeth II Buried in King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle
https://sputniknews.com/20220919/queen-elizabeth-ii-buried-in-king-george-vi-memorial-chapel-at-windsor-castle-1100983067.html
September 19, 2022, 8:51 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Late UK Queen Elizabeth II was buried in the King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle after a farewell ceremony, British media reported, citing Buckingham Palace.
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US Congressman: Any War Over Taiwan Would Be Protracted Conflict
https://sputniknews.com/20220919/us-congressman-any-war-over-taiwan-would-be-protracted-conflict-1100982774.html
September 19, 2022, 8:40 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Any potential war over Taiwan would be a protracted conflict and require both the United States and Taiwan have a large number of munitions prepositioned to win it, Rep. Mike Gallagher said on Monday.
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How Decision to Use Rubles in Russo-Turkish Gas Settlements Benefits Ankara and Moscow
https://sputniknews.com/20220919/how-decision-to-use-rubles-in-russo-turkish-gas-settlements-benefits-ankara-and-moscow-1100981961.html
September 19, 2022, 7:24 PM
The agreement on payments for a quarter of Russian gas supplies to Turkey in rubles will come into force in the near future, Turkish Energy Minister Fatih Donmez has recently said, as quoted by Yeni Safak. According to Donmez, the scheme will reduce the need for dollars and reduce costs.
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Seoul Slams US Move to Phase Out Subsidies on South Korean EVs, Laments Chip Export Ban
https://sputniknews.com/20220919/seoul-slams-us-move-to-phase-out-subsidies-on-south-korean-evs-laments-chip-export-ban-1100979157.html
September 19, 2022, 7:00 PM
South Korea's efforts to develop its domestic chip and electric vehicle industries have stumbled over the US' efforts to internalize production, promote US-based companies and compete with China.
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No Russian Staff Hurt, No Property Damaged in Attack on Embassy in Ottawa, Ambassador Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220919/no-russian-staff-hurt-no-property-damaged-in-attack-on-embassy-in-ottawa-ambassador-says-1100980048.html
September 19, 2022, 6:32 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - None of the personnel at the Russian diplomatic mission in Ottawa were injured and no property was damaged as a result of a Molotov cocktail attack on the embassy, Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov told Sputnik on Monday.
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Chadian Foreign Minister Announces Resignation
https://sputniknews.com/20220919/chadian-foreign-minister-announces-resignation-1100979946.html
September 19, 2022, 6:31 PM
MOSCOW, (Sputnik) - The foreign minister of Chad, Cherif Mahamat Zene, announced his resignation from the office on Monday.
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US Asking Countries to Pump More Oil While Keeping Focus on Clean Energy
https://sputniknews.com/20220919/us-asking-countries-to-pump-more-oil-while-keeping-focus-on-clean-energy-1100979568.html
September 19, 2022, 6:24 PM
WASHINGTON, (Sputnik) - The United States is asking countries around the world to pump more oil amid supply concerns while also maintaining focus on a transition to clean energy, US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy and Environment Jose Fernandez said on Monday.
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Biden’s ‘Pandemic is Over’ Claim Reflects ‘Fatigue’ of US Society Ahead of Midterms, Experts Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220919/bidens-pandemic-is-over-claim-reflects-fatigue-of-us-society-ahead-of-midterms-experts-say-1100978893.html
September 19, 2022, 6:23 PM
In a lengthy interview with CBS on Sunday, US President Joe Biden told journalist Scott Pelley that “the pandemic is over,” even as he acknowledged that “we still have a problem with Covid.”
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Strong 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Mexico's Central-West on Anniversary of Catastrophic 1985 Quake
https://sputniknews.com/20220919/strong-68-magnitude-earthquake-hits-mexicos-central-west-1100979258.html
September 19, 2022, 6:21 PM
A strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake was reported just off Mexico's Pacific coast on Monday afternoon, triggering evacuations ahead of a possible tsunami. Monday is also the anniversary of the catastrophic 1985 earthquake that killed at least 10,000 people in Mexico.
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Breath of History: Russia Holds Kulikovo Field Festival Commemorating Victory Over Golden Horde
https://sputniknews.com/20220919/breath-of-history-russia-holds-kulikovo-field-festival-commemorating-victory-over-golden-horde-1100966393.html
September 19, 2022, 6:07 PM
The Battle of Kulikovo was one of the turning points of the XIV Century, which saw the Russian people winning a major clash with the Golden Horde which paved the way to the independence of the unified nation a century later.
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Extinct Prehistoric Reptile That Lived Among Dinosaurs Discovered in New Zealand
https://sputniknews.com/20220919/extinct-prehistoric-reptile-that-lived-among-dinosaurs-discovered-in-new-zealand-1100968635.html
September 19, 2022, 5:34 PM
The new discovery revealed that the tuatara, the prehistoric reptile which has almost entirely been replaced by lizards, would have been about 16 centimeters from nose to tail, fitting curled up in the palm of an adult human hand. It likely survived on a diet of insects and other invertebrates.
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Blinken Says Vital to Sustain Black Sea Grain Agreement Through End of Ukraine Conflict
https://sputniknews.com/20220919/blinken-says-vital-to-sustain-black-sea-grain-agreement-through-end-of-ukraine-conflict-1100978345.html
September 19, 2022, 5:28 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - It is vital that the United Nations- and Turkey-brokered agreement to secure grain exports from Russia and Ukraine via the Black Sea be maintained through the prospective end of the conflict in the latter, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday.
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India Saved $4.4 Billion Through Discounted Russian Oil Purchases: Report
https://sputniknews.com/20220919/india-saved-44-billion-through-discounted-russian-oil-purchases-report-1100974403.html
September 19, 2022, 5:04 PM
Since Russia began its special military operation in Ukraine, the Eurasian country has become India's third-largest crude supplier after Iraq and Saudi Arabia. Russian oil contributed as much as 18 percent to India's total purchases in August, a massive jump from well below 0.5 percent in April this year.
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Biden's Taiwan Defense Vows: How US Using Salami Slicing Strategy to Dilute 'One-China' Principle
https://sputniknews.com/20220919/bidens-taiwan-defense-vows-how-us-using-salami-slicing-strategy-to-dilute-one-china-principle-1100977719.html
September 19, 2022, 5:02 PM
US President Joe Biden told CBS’ 60 Minutes on Sunday that US troops would defend the island of Taiwan "if in fact there was an unprecedented attack." However, the White House stressed that the US policy of "strategic ambiguity" with regard to Taiwan has not changed after the interview.
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Chinese Scientists First to Clone Arctic Wolf, Cloning Service CEO Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220919/chinese-scientists-first-to-clone-arctic-wolf-cloning-service-ceo-says-1100977208.html
September 19, 2022, 4:12 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Chinese scientists were the first in the world to clone the arctic wolf, with the first puppy born in June and the second set to be born in near future, Mi Jidong, CEO of the SinoGene pet cloning service, said on Monday.
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China's Chief Health Expert Warns Against Touching Foreigners Over Monkeypox Fears
https://sputniknews.com/20220919/chinas-chief-health-expert-warns-against-touching-foreigners-over-monkeypox-fears-1100976941.html
September 19, 2022, 4:09 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China’s chief epidemiologist Wu Zunyou on Monday warned the public against touching foreigners to avoid infection with monkeypox after the country reported its first case last week.
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Mirotvorets Kill List: West Left Its Own People to Mercy of Ukraine's Gestapo Website, Journo Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220919/mirotvorets-kill-list-west-left-its-own-people-to-mercy-of-ukraines-gestapo-website-journo-says-1100976609.html
September 19, 2022, 4:07 PM
Nearly a month has passed since the hideous murder of Russian journalist Darya Dugina, who was immediately marked as "liquidated" on Ukraine's Mirotvorets hit list. However, the western press remains numb about the crime, thus opening the door to new assaults, said Sonja van den Ende, a Dutch independent journalist also targeted by Mirotvorets.
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DPR Civic Chamber Urges for Immediate Referendum to Become Part of Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20220919/dpr-civic-chamber-urges-for-immediate-referendum-to-become-part-of-russia-1100974866.html
September 19, 2022, 4:03 PM
Earlier in the day, the Civil Chamber of another Donbass republic, the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR), urged the local government to hold a referendum to join Russia. The LPR government is yet to respond to the request.
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