Argentine Analysts: Russia's Mobilization is Political Reply to West's Stance Over Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20220922/argentine-analysts-russias-mobilization-is-political-reply-to-wests-stance-over-ukraine-1101068279.html
September 22, 2022, 3:52 AM
The partial mobilization called by Russia is a way to "reinforce" the referendums announced by the republics of Donetsk and Lugansk and the provinces of Kherson and Zaporozhye in the face of a possible Ukrainian military response, Argentine analyst Marcelo Montes told Sputnik.
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Russian Law Enforcement Prevents Series of Terrorist Attacks in Kherson Region - Source
https://sputniknews.com/20220922/russian-law-enforcement-prevents-series-of-terrorist-attacks-in-kherson-region---source-1101068445.html
September 22, 2022, 3:34 AM
KHERSON (Sputnik) - The Russian law enforcement has prevented a series of terrorist acts in the Kherson region, including the one planned by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine during the referendum on accession to Russia, a law enforcement source told Sputnik on Thursday.
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Fresh James Webb Telescope Photo Shows Neptune's Rings in Stunning Quality
https://sputniknews.com/20220922/fresh-james-webb-telescope-photo-shows-neptunes-rings-in-stunning-quality-1101066625.html
September 22, 2022, 3:17 AM
When NASA's Voyager 2 probe flew by Neptune in 1989 on its way out of the solar system and into interstellar space, it was the last time the rings of Neptune were seen in such detail. The eighth planet in the solar system was first seen up close by humanity during that momentous visit.
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US House OKs Overhaul of Electoral Count Act in Bid to Avert Jan. 6 Repeat
https://sputniknews.com/20220922/us-house-oks-overhaul-of-electoral-count-act-in-bid-to-avert-jan-6-repeat--1101067853.html
September 22, 2022, 3:04 AM
The House chamber's legislation earlier saw opposition from Republicans, many of whom cited the fact that the bill failed to go through standard committee process as their reasoning. Cheney's involvement in the process also proved to be a thorn in the party's side.
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Israel Mulling Increase in Number of Flights to Russia Over Partial Mobilization - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220922/israel-mulling-increase-in-number-of-flights-to-russia-over-partial-mobilization---reports-1101067134.html
September 22, 2022, 2:18 AM
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid has asked the leadership of the El Al national air carrier to increase the number of flights to Russia so that those Russians eligible for repatriation could fly to Israel, the Kan News state-run broadcaster reported on Wednesday.
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US Air Force's Secretive B-21 Bomber to Be Officially Unveiled in December Ahead of 2023 Tests
https://sputniknews.com/20220922/us-air-forces-secretive-b-21-bomber-to-be-officially-unveiled-in-december-ahead-of-2023-tests-1101065885.html
September 22, 2022, 12:44 AM
In July 2014, a request for proposals to create the aircraft was released. The Air Force had intended to buy 80 to 100 LRS-B aircraft for $550 million each in 2010, with the goal of eventually having 175 to 200 of them in service. The bomber might also reportedly be utilized as an interceptor, combat manager, and intelligence gathering platform.
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EU to Add More Russian Officials to Sanctions List Over Partial Mobilization - Source
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/eu-to-add-more-russian-officials-to-sanctions-list-over-partial-mobilization---source-1101065356.html
September 21, 2022, 11:33 PM
BRUSSELS (Sputnik) - The European Union will add more Russian officials to the sanctions list as part of the upcoming eighth package and abolish the right of veto for member countries when greenlighting measures against Russia in response to the country's decision on partial mobilization, an EU source told Sputnik.
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China, Gulf Cooperation Council Agree to Join Efforts on Food, Energy Security
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/china-gulf-cooperation-council-agree-to-join-efforts-on-food-energy-security-1101064498.html
September 21, 2022, 10:43 PM
Meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Tuesday, China and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reaffirmed their efforts to ensure food and energy security as the prices of both continue to rise.
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Recurrent Nightmares? You May Be at Higher Risk for Dementia, Study Finds
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/recurrent-nightmares-you-may-be-at-higher-risk-for-dementia-study-finds-1101064719.html
September 21, 2022, 10:32 PM
There are few ways to predict who will develop dementia as they age, but researchers were recently shocked to find that experiencing frequent bad dreams during middle age could point to future cognitive decline and the development of dementia. If confirmed, the findings may lead to new ways of screening for dementia and slowing cognitive decline.
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Dutch Foreign Minister Calls for More Arms Supplies to Ukraine Amid Mobilization in Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/dutch-foreign-minister-calls-for-more-arms-supplies-to-ukraine-amid-mobilization-in-russia-1101063703.html
September 21, 2022, 9:27 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra called on Wednesday for increased weapons supplies to Ukraine amid partial mobilization declared in Russia and the plans of the Donetsk and Luhansk People's Republics to hold referenda on joining Russia.
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US Views German Reconsideration of Nuclear Power ‘Favorably’ - State Dept. Energy Chief
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/us-views-german-reconsideration-of-nuclear-power-favorably---state-dept-energy-chief-1101063461.html
September 21, 2022, 8:59 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States views German officials’ reconsideration of nuclear power capabilities as favorable amid a looming energy crisis in Europe, Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose Fernandez said on Wednesday.
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US Federal Reserve Ups Interest Rates by 75 Base Points in Fifth Straight Anti-Inflation Hike
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/us-federal-reserve-ups-interest-rates-by-75-base-points-in-fifth-straight-anti-inflation-hike-1101062159.html
September 21, 2022, 7:22 PM
The US Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced on Wednesday it was increasing the federal funds rate by another 75 base points, to between 3% and 3.25%.
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'Am I F**king Moral Arbiter of the World?' Graham Norton Rejects Criticism Over JK Rowling Interview
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/am-i-fking-moral-arbiter-of-the-world-graham-norton-rejects-criticism-over-jk-rowling-interview-1101061883.html
September 21, 2022, 6:58 PM
The Harry Potter author became a target for cancel culture adepts in 2020 when she criticized attempts to eliminate the concept of sex in favor of gender. She has since been accused of transphobia.
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India's Richest Person Gautam Adani Added Whopping $200 Million to His Wealth Every Day in Past Year
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/indias-richest-person-gautam-adani-added-whopping-200-million-to-his-wealth-every-day-in-past-year-1101055399.html
September 21, 2022, 6:13 PM
Adani's wealth has surged more than 100 percent in 2022. From being the 2nd richest industrialist in India at the beginning of the year, when his fortune was estimated to be $77 billion, he's now only surpassed by Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk globally in terms of fortune. According to Forbes, Adani's net worth is 158.3 billion.
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It's Gonna Be Tough for Millions: IFRC Head Warns Sanctions May Aggravate Situation in Syria
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/its-gonna-be-tough-for-millions-ifrc-head-warns-sanctions-may-aggravate-situation-in-syria-1101053782.html
September 21, 2022, 6:07 PM
The global security situation remains fragile, while food and fuel crisis also affected many regions worldwide, adding to local crises.
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US is 'Prime Criminal & Violator' of UN Charter, Analyst Says on Biden's 'Astonishing Lies' at UNGA
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/us-is-prime-criminal--violator-of-un-charter-analyst-says-on-bidens-astonishing-lies-at-unga-1101059548.html
September 21, 2022, 5:54 PM
During his speech at the United Nations General Assembly, Joe Biden accused Russia of violating the organization's charter by launching a special military operation in Ukraine and called the upcoming referendums to join Russia in the Donbass republics, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions a "sham."
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Iran to Hold Sea, Aerial Military Parade in Persian Gulf on September 22
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/iran-to-hold-sea-aerial-military-parade-in-persian-gulf-on-september-22-1101060500.html
September 21, 2022, 5:50 PM
MOSCOW, September 21 (Sputnik) - Over 1,400 ships and a number of fighter jets are to take part in the Iranian military sea and air parade on September 22, corps spokesman Gen. Ramezan Sharif announced, the IRNA news agency reported on Wednesday.
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VIDEO: IDF 'Successfully' Tests Advanced Anti-Ship Missile
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/video-idf-successfully-tests-advanced-anti-ship-missile-1101060099.html
September 21, 2022, 5:45 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Wednesday a successful test of an advanced anti-ship missile amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah movement due to a maritime borders dispute.
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Will Kiev Get US F-16 Fighter Jets in Two Years or Ever Following Eastern Referenda?
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/will-kiev-get-us-f-16-fighter-jets-in-two-years-or-ever-following-eastern-referenda-1101059918.html
September 21, 2022, 5:45 PM
Ukraine has been quietly in talks with the US about getting F-16 Fighting Falcons, a single-engine multirole fighter aircraft, according to Politico. However, the warplanes wouldn’t arrive for two to three years even if a political decision is made on them, a US general presumed earlier this week.
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Russia's Lavrov Awards Venezuelan Foreign Minister With Order of Friendship
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/russias-lavrov-awards-venezuelan-foreign-minister-with-order-of-friendship-1101059815.html
September 21, 2022, 5:42 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has awarded his Venezuelan counterpart, Carlos Faria Tortosa, with the Order of Friendship for special contribution to the development of relations between the two countries, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Wednesday.
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Sweet-Like Cannabis 'Edibles' Marketed to Children on Social Media Sites
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/sweet-like-cannabis-edibles-marketed-to-children-on-social-media-sites-1101055355.html
September 21, 2022, 5:40 PM
The cannabis 'gummy' sweets found advertised on social media accounts — many of them smuggled in from permissive California — contain high levels of THC, the chemical that causes the 'high' from smoking marijuana or hashish.
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Repeat Offender: VP Harris Blasted for New 'Word Salad' About Community Banks
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/repeat-offender-vp-harris-blasted-for-new-word-salad-about-community-banks-1101058786.html
September 21, 2022, 5:25 PM
Neither US President Joe Biden or Vice President Kamala Harris are well known for their oratory skills in recent years, leading some to question how much the two American leaders prepare for public comments.
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Lavrov: Donbass, Zaporozhye and Kherson Regions Have Right to Self-Determination Under UN Charter
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/lavrov-donbass-zaporozhye-and-kherson-regions-have-right-to-self-determination-under-un-charter-1101059193.html
September 21, 2022, 5:19 PM
The Donbass republics and the Zaporozhye and Kherson regional authorities announced on September 19 and 20 their intent to simultaneously hold referendums to join Russia. The voting is scheduled to take place between September 23 and 27.
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Chinese Army Should Focus on Preparing for Real Hostilities, Xi Jinping Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/chinese-army-should-focus-on-preparing-for-real-hostilities-xi-jinping-says-1101058451.html
September 21, 2022, 5:16 PM
The Chinese president did not elaborate on whether he expects the country to engage in armed conflict in the near future. Beijing, however, has repeatedly warned the US against "provocations" in the Taiwan Strait as Washington keeps sending its warships to the region.
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VIDEO: Russian Foreign Minister Meets With CAR President at UNGA
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/russian-foreign-minister-meets-with-car-president-at-unga-1101058301.html
September 21, 2022, 4:45 PM
UNITED NATIONS (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is holding a meeting with Faustin-Archange Touadera, the president of the Central African Republic (CAR), on the sidelines of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday.
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Adam Levine Denies Affair With Sumner Stroh, Admits Crossing Line Amid Flirty Texting Scandal
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/adam-levine-denies-affair-with-sumner-stroh-admits-crossing-line-amid-flirty-texting-scandal-1101051594.html
September 21, 2022, 4:35 PM
The Maroon 5 frontman has found himself in hot water after model Sumner Stroh alleged that he had a year-long affair with her. Shortly after, two other women came out on social media claiming that the singer flirted with them by sliding into their DMs.
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Special Master Skeptical About Trump’s Defense on 'Declassified' Mar-a-Lago Docs
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/special-master-skeptical-about-trumps-defense-on-declassified-mar-a-lago-docs-1101056103.html
September 21, 2022, 3:55 PM
The appointment of the special master to review the documents found at the former president's residence was promoted by Trump's lawyers. However, they are now concerned his actions may undermine their client's defense in case of an indictment.
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Checkmate: Putin's Address Marks Game Over for Kiev’s US & NATO Backers, Analysts Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/checkmate-putins-address-marks-game-over-for-kievs-us--nato-backers-analysts-say-1101056726.html
September 21, 2022, 3:39 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a partial draft mobilization on September 21 and vowed to defend the right of the Donbass, Kherson and Zaporozhye regions to hold referenda on joining Russia, as the latter continues its special military operation to demilitarize and de-Nazify Ukraine.
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New York AG Files Lawsuit Against Trump, His Children
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/new-york-ag-files-lawsuit-against-trump-his-children-1101056680.html
September 21, 2022, 3:37 PM
For over three years, New York Attorney General Letitia James has been investigating whether Donald Trump fradulently adjusted the value of his assets to secure loans or tax breaks. The former US president has denied any wrongdoing, describing the probe as a witch hunt.
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How Mourning Royal Corgis Could Get Over the Queen's Death
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/how-mourning-royal-corgis-could-get-over-the-queens-death-1101044997.html
September 21, 2022, 2:55 PM
Late Queen Elizabeth II was well known for her love of animals, especially her famous pet corgi dogs. The newest pair, Muick and Sandy, captured the nation's hearts when they turned out for her funeral.
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Indian Parliament to Use Gender-Neutral Terms After Female MP Complaint
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/indian-parliament-to-use-gender-neutral-terms-after-female-mp-complaint-1101047814.html
September 21, 2022, 2:44 PM
Many rules of conduct in the Indian Parliament are governed by laws that were enacted by the British during colonial times and have been followed even after India gained independence in 1947.
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Millets May Be Panacea to India's Hidden Hunger, India Nutritional Program Member Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/millets-can-be-panacea-to-indias-hidden-hunger-member-of-nutritional-program-poshan-says-1101050017.html
September 21, 2022, 2:41 PM
September is dedicated to the POSHAN campaign, or Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition, in India to improve the country’s food situation. Official data on the prevalence of child malnutrition suggests that 67.1 percent of children under five suffer from anemia in India.
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Dinosaurs Were in ‘Long-Term Decline’ Before Giant Asteroid Strike, New Study Claims
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/dinosaurs-were-in-long-term-decline-before-giant-asteroid-strike-new-study-claims-1101052292.html
September 21, 2022, 2:34 PM
Paleontologists from all across the world continue to lock horns over what caused the sudden extinction of dinosaurs on our planet 66 million years ago, with some pointing to massive volcanic eruptions in India.
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Soyuz Rocket Launched From Baikonur to ISS With Two Russian and One US Citizen
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/soyuz-rocket-launched-from-baikonur-to-iss-with-two-russian-and-one-us-citizen-1101053499.html
September 21, 2022, 2:22 PM
BAIKONUR (Sputnik) - The Soyuz-2.1a rocket with the Soyuz MS-22 spacecraft was launched from Baikonur, a crew of Russian cosmonauts Sergei Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin, as well as NASA astronaut Francisco Rubio, departed to the ISS, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
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US 'Trampled Upon' Iran Nuclear Deal, Can't Tolerate Independent States, Raisi Tells UNGA
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/us-trampled-upon-iran-nuclear-deal-president-raisi-says-at-unga-1101052517.html
September 21, 2022, 1:46 PM
Back in 2018, the Donald Trump administration decided to unilaterally pull the US out of the Iran nuclear accord, which the ex-POTUS had described as a "horrible" accord. The then-US administration also reinstated harsh sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
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UK's Truss May Face Revolt in House of Lords Over Northern Ireland Arrangements, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/uks-truss-may-face-revolt-in-house-of-lords-over-northern-ireland-arrangements-reports-say-1101051930.html
September 21, 2022, 1:27 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK Prime Minister Liz Truss' initiative to partly break the Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland may cause a revolt in the House of Lords, the UK upper house of parliament, which is concerned over ministers' "dictatorial powers" to ink and pass laws without approval, The Guardian reported on Wednesday.
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Kashmir Likely Venue For Pre-G20 Meetings in India Next Year
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/kashmir-likely-venue-for-pre-g20-meetings-in-india-next-year-1101043555.html
September 21, 2022, 1:20 PM
China and Pakistan have both raised objections over reports that India aims to hold G20-related events in Jammu and Kashmir, as both Beijing and Islamabad hold territorial claims in the region. An ongoing anti-India insurgency has kept the security situation in Kasmir fragile for the last three decades.
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Biden May Use UNGA Speech to Urge World Leaders to Unite Against Russia Over Donbass Referendums
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/biden-may-use-unga-speech-to-urge-world-leaders-to-unite-against-russia-over-donbass-referendums-1101045514.html
September 21, 2022, 1:09 PM
In an address to the nation on Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin promised that Moscow “will do everything it can to ensure security” at the four self-determination referendums in the Donbass republics, Kherson region and Zaporozhye region, so that people can “express their will.”
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Graphene & Sunlight Can Help Tackle Water Pollution, Scientists Suggest
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/graphene--sunlight-can-help-tackle-water-pollution-scientists-suggest-1101036401.html
September 21, 2022, 1:09 PM
The new technology essentially allows for pollutants to be turned into non-toxic final products (e.g., carbon dioxide and water) without generating secondary waste. This method is meant to be introduced into the existing water treatment infrastructure.
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Doing Away With British Legacy: Indian Army to Review Colonial-Era Practices & Insignia
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/doing-away-with-british-legacy-indian-army-to-review-colonial-era-practices--insignia-1101045233.html
September 21, 2022, 12:55 PM
On September 2, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a new ensign of the Indian Navy, discarding the colonial-era vestige of the Saint George's Cross. The new ensign bears the seal of the glorified Indian symbol Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, who laid the foundations of the modern Indian Navy in the 17th century.
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What a Waste! Twitch Blocks Russian 24/7 Burning Gas Live-Stream Intended to Troll EU
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/what-a-waste-twitch-blocks-russian-247-burning-gas-live-stream-intended-to-troll-eu-1101047340.html
September 21, 2022, 12:53 PM
The troll's cause is not dead though. A copycat Twitch channel already started streaming its own version of the 24/7 burning stove.
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How the US Fed Rate Hike May Backfire on Global Economy
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/how-the-us-fed-rate-hike-may-backfire-on-global-economy-1101050330.html
September 21, 2022, 12:51 PM
The US Federal Reserve is forecast to keep hiking interest rates until it peaks in March 2023 at 4.26%, prompting concerns that the tightening will drag the country deeper into recession, according to CNBC. The media's survey indicated the average respondent expects the Fed will hike 0.75 percentage points, or 75 basis points, on September 21.
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Woodpeckers Have Brain Areas Controlling Their Ability to Drum, Study Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/woodpeckers-have-brain-areas-controlling-their-ability-to-drum-study-says-1101046716.html
September 21, 2022, 12:18 PM
According to researchers, the ability to rhythmically peck has evolved in the woodpeckers just like vocal learning.
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CSTO Mission Holds Meeting With Armenian Security Council
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/csto-mission-holds-meeting-with-armenian-security-council-1101047211.html
September 21, 2022, 11:56 AM
YEREVAN (Sputnik) - The mission of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) headed by its Secretary General Stanislav Zas has started work in Yerevan and held the first meeting with Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Wednesday.
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Video: Protesters Set Tents Outside Presidential Palace in Moldova's Capital
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/video-protesters-set-tents-outside-presidential-palace-in-moldovas-capital-1101043941.html
September 21, 2022, 11:52 AM
The Eastern European country has been facing mass protests amid a major rise in gas prices - as well as prices for food and consumer services. Many protesters demanded that President Maia Sandu step down.
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UK Government Unveils Energy Support Plan for Hard-Hit Businesses
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/uk-government-unveils-energy-support-plan-for-hard-hit-businesses-1101037297.html
September 21, 2022, 11:41 AM
Western sanctions on Russia over its military intervention in the eight-year Ukraine conflict, including the UK's embargo on energy imports, have sent market prices sky-high. The government has responded with a taxpayer-funded cap on household bills and by relaxing the ban on 'fracking' for gas.
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King Charles III Ignores Black Person's Handshake, Infuriating Africans
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/king-charles-iii-ignores-black-persons-handshake-infuriating-africans-1101042358.html
September 21, 2022, 11:23 AM
Charles III previously denied racism allegation against him which emerged amid claims that an unnamed UK royal family member made comments about the skin color of the firstborn child of the Duchess of Sussex, Megan Markle.
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Is Washington Against Africa & EU Benefitting From Long-Term Gas Projects?
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/is-washington-against-africa--eu-benefitting-from-long-term-gas-projects-1101021119.html
September 21, 2022, 11:21 AM
The Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project (NMGP) could benefit 13 African countries and their 340 million inhabitants while providing fuel to Europe. However, US climate czar John Kerry is not happy with the development, and is arguing against the viability of long-term gas projects in Africa.
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Philippine Police Detain 8 Fraternity Members After Death of 19-Year-Old Student - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/philippine-police-detain-8-fraternity-members-after-death-of-19-year-old-student---reports-1101045122.html
September 21, 2022, 11:15 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Philippine police have detained eight members of the Alpha Kappa Rho International Fraternity and Sorority, which comprises people from different universities, after a 19-year-old criminology student of the Mindanao university died during a rite of passage, media reported on Wednesday.
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China Urges All Parties to Ukraine Conflict to Cease Fire and Negotiate
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/china-urges-all-parties-to-ukraine-conflict-to-cease-fire-and-negotiate-1101044750.html
September 21, 2022, 11:12 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China calls on all parties to the Ukrainian conflict to negotiate a ceasefire and find a solution that takes into account the security concerns of each side as soon as possible, Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Wednesday.
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Student's Suicide Sparks Protest at University in India's Punjab - Video
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/students-suicide-sparks-protest-at-university-in-indias-punjab---video-1101037343.html
September 21, 2022, 10:57 AM
India's National Crime Bureau in its report published in August said a total of 49 million attempted suicide between 2019-2021, an increase of 7.2% from the previous year.
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Beating World Chess No.1 Magnus Carlsen Wasn't Huge Surprise, Says Indian Prodigy
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/beating-world-chess-no1-magnus-carlsen-wasnt-huge-surprise-says-indian-prodigy-1101040305.html
September 21, 2022, 10:57 AM
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa is the second-youngest chess player ever to earn the title of grandmaster. In February, he became the youngest player ever to defeat the World No.1 Magnus Carlsen, stunning him at the Airthings Masters online rapid chess tournament.
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Leader of Bosnian Serbs Dodik Calls to Respect Decision of People in Donbass to Hold Referendums
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/leader-of-bosnian-serbs-dodik-calls-to-respect-decision-of-people-in-donbass-to-hold-referendums-1101042955.html
September 21, 2022, 10:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Milorad Dodik, the Serb member of Bosnia and Herzegovina's tripartite presidency, told Sputnik that referendums in Donbass is an independent decision of people who live there, and their choice should be respected.
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VR Embedded Military Training to Be Most Disruptive to Defense Technology: India's Top Scientist
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/vr-embedded-military-training-to-be-most-disruptive-to-defense-technology-indias-top-scientist-1101032754.html
September 21, 2022, 10:33 AM
In an interview with Sputnik, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, the Indian government's Principle Scientific Advisor, reveals that in a few months, India is set to launch several missions, such as the Quantum Mission, 'One Health' Mission, and Green Hydrogen Mission.
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‘Great Loss to Art Fraternity’: India Mourns Death of Comedian Raju Srivastava
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/great-loss-to-art-fraternity-india-mourns-death-of-comedian-raju-srivastava-1101033757.html
September 21, 2022, 10:32 AM
Srivastava was born and brought up in Kanpur in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. He moved to Mumbai in Maharashtra to become an actor, where he had to work as a taxi driver to make a living. Finally, in 1994, he got a big break in a comedy show on the country’s national broadcaster Doordarshan after doing small roles in Bollywood movies.
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Mob Attacks Hindu Temple in UK's Smethwick as Police Stand Nearby - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/mob-attacks-hindu-temple-in-uks-smethwick-as-police-stand-nearby---reports-1101028337.html
September 21, 2022, 10:15 AM
The attack comes after another Hindu temple was vandalized in the British city of Leicester after clashes between local Hindu and Muslim communities following India’s cricket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup in Dubai last month. At least 47 people have been arrested so far in connection with the riots.
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Gas Paradox: Finland Continues to Buy Russian LNG Despite Promises to Throttle Supplies
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/gas-paradox-finland-continues-to-buy-russian-lng-despite-promises-to-throttle-supplies-1101039469.html
September 21, 2022, 10:14 AM
While Finland was a keen supporter of the EU's anti-Russian sanctions, intended as “punishment” for Moscow's special operation in Ukraine, its own economy suffered a heavy blowback amid Europe's ballooning energy and cost-of-living crises. Finnish Prime Minister Marin even went so far as to say that the nation was living in a “wartime economy.”
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Biggest African Military Expo Opens in Pretoria, South Africa
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/biggest-african-military-expo-opens-in-pretoria-south-africa-1101033968.html
September 21, 2022, 10:12 AM
The three-day exhibition showcases air, sea and land defense technology, and is followed by a major two-day air show.
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House Panel Democrats Vote Down GOP’s 'Resolution of Inquiry' Into Hunter Biden's Business Schemes
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/house-panel-democrats-vote-down-gops-resolution-of-inquiry-into-hunter-bidens-business-schemes-1101039164.html
September 21, 2022, 10:09 AM
Hunter Biden is currently under a federal investigation that, in particular, is looking into whether the 52-year-old violated US laws when he engaged in financial and business dealings in foreign countries during his father’s vice presidency between 2009 and 2017.
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Norway About to Stop Wind Farm for... Being Unable to Withstand Strong Winds
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/norway-about-to-stop-wind-farm-for-being-unable-to-withstand-strong-winds-1101038753.html
September 21, 2022, 10:01 AM
According to the Norwegian authorities, power facilities have been stopped before, “but not because of falling objects,” with �
nstadblåheia Wind Park marking the first time. However, Norway has resumed the licensing of onshore wind power projects after a hiatus was prompted by a backlash against construction on untouched land.
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Australia Says Trying to 'Stabilize' Beijing Ties as Canberra Seeks Meeting With China's FM
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/australia-says-trying-to-stabilize-beijing-ties-as-canberra-seeks-meeting-with-chinas-fm-1101032324.html
September 21, 2022, 9:57 AM
China has presented Australia with a list of four demands in order to “reset” strained ties: treating Beijing as a “partner rather than a rival”, seeking a “common ground” on issues, building "public support featuring positiveness & pragmatism" and rejecting “manipulation by a third party,” a likely reference to the United States.
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Scientists from Russia Create New Method to Advance Explosion Welding Studies
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/scientists-from-russia-create-new-method-to-advance-explosion-welding-studies-1101010016.html
September 21, 2022, 9:29 AM
For the first time ever, scientists from Volgograd State Technical University together with colleagues from the Institute of Hydrodynamics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences were able to measure the temperature of metals during explosion welding.
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China Remains a ‘Formidable Challenge’ at Border, Indian Navy Chief Says
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/china-remains-a-formidable-challenge-at-border-indian-navy-chief-says-1101034747.html
September 21, 2022, 9:24 AM
Indian and Chinese troops “completed disengagement” and “dismantled military infrastructure” this month at the Gogra Heights-Hot Springs area, a friction point in the Ladakh border standoff which erupted in April-May 2020. The two militaries are now involved in a face-off at two points in the eastern Ladakh region.
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Turkish Politician Calls on Gov't to Resist US Sanctions on Russian Mir Payment System
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/turkish-politician-calls-on-govt-to-resist-us-sanctions-on-russian-mir-payment-system-1101038068.html
September 21, 2022, 9:18 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Head of the economic bureau of Turkey's Vatan Party, Hakan Topkurulu, on Wednesday called on the government to take a firm stand regarding the Russian Mir payment system and not succumb to US pressure.
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Chinese Military Remains on High Alert After US and Canadian Vessels Proceed in Taiwan Strait
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/chinese-military-remains-on-high-alert-after-us-and-canadian-vessels-proceed-in-taiwan-strait-1101037640.html
September 21, 2022, 9:03 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The Chinese armed forces remain on high alert after USS Higgins and Canada's HMSC Vancouver proceeded in the Taiwan Strait amid heightened tensions in the region, spokesperson for the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), Senior Colonel Shi Yi, said on Wednesday.
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Kazakhstan's Largest Bank Stops Servicing Russian Cards Mir in ATMs But Receives Payments
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/kazakhstans-largest-bank-stops-servicing-russian-cards-mir-in-atms-but-receives-payments-1101033406.html
September 21, 2022, 8:02 AM
ALMATY (Sputnik) - ATMs of Kazakhstan's People’s Savings Bank (Halyk Bank) will temporarily not service cards of the Russian payment system Mir, but other types of payment with Mir cards remain available, Sputnik learned from the bank's call center on Wednesday.
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Shoigu: Russia at War With Collective West Rather Than Ukraine
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/shoigu-russia-at-war-with-collective-west-rather-than-ukraine-1101029246.html
September 21, 2022, 7:39 AM
Both Russian president Vladimir Putin and Minister of Defense Sergei Shoigu delivered speeches on Wednesday in the wake of announcements by the Donbass Republics as well as the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions that they are planning to hold votes on joining Russia on September 23-27.
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Biden Jabs at 'Trickle-Down Economics' as Truss Announces UK Tax Cut Plan Ahead of Bilateral Meeting
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/biden-jabs-at-trickle-down-economics-as-truss-announces-uk-tax-cut-plan-ahead-of-bilateral-meeting-1101027564.html
September 21, 2022, 7:33 AM
Lizz Truss, who has already promised tax cuts worth £30 billion ($34 billion), reversing a one-year moratorium on green energy levies, is also mulling temporarily cutting the VAT by five percent.
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Putin and Shoigu Announce Partial Mobilization, Address Referendums in Donbass, Kherson & Zaporozhye
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/putin-addresses-upcoming-referendums-in-donbass-republics-kherson--zaporozhye-to-join-russia-1101018403.html
September 21, 2022, 6:31 AM
The Donbass republics as well as Kherson and Zaporozhye regions have announced their intention to hold referendums on joining Russia. The vote is scheduled for September 23-27.
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President Putin Signs Decree on Partial Mobilization in Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/president-putin-signs-decree-on-partial-mobilization-in-russia-1101028539.html
September 21, 2022, 6:12 AM
Earlier this week, the Donbass Republics, as well as the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions, both liberated by the Russian forces, announced they would hold referendums on joining Russia.
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West's Anti-Russia Policies, Partial Mobilization & Referendums: Key Points of Putin's Address
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/putin-wests-goal-is-to-weaken-disunite-and-destroy-russia--1101028273.html
September 21, 2022, 6:05 AM
Referendums on joining Russia will be held in the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics, as well as the Kherson and Zaporozhye regions of eastern Ukraine on September 23-27 - events that will come as Russia continues its special military operation in Ukraine.
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Explosion Occurs at Gas Pipeline of Mexican Company Pemex
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/explosion-occurs-at-gas-pipeline-of-mexican-company-pemex-1101027753.html
September 21, 2022, 5:32 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - An explosion occurred on a gas pipeline of Mexico’s Pemex (Petroleos Mexicanos) state-owned oil company in the state of Tabasco, the Agency for Safety, Energy and Environment (ASEA) said.
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It's An Ant's World: Scientists Calculate That About 20 Quadrillion Ants Are Roaming Our Planet
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/its-an-ants-world-scientists-calculate-that-about-20-quadrillion-ants-are-roaming-our-planet-1101026485.html
September 21, 2022, 4:36 AM
A team of scientists claimed in a new scientific report that was released on Monday in the journal PNAS that there are currently 20 quadrillion ants in the world. That translates to 20,000,000,000,000,000 of the six-legged insects, thus reaching 20% of the human biomass and exceeding the biomass of all wild mammals and birds put together.
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Report: Japanese Man Sets Himself on Fire in Protest of Shinzo Abe’s State Funeral
https://sputniknews.com/20220921/report-japanese-man-sets-himself-on-fire-in-protest-of-shinzo-abes-state-funeral-1101027289.html
September 21, 2022, 4:28 AM
Though Shinzo Abe, assassinated in July, was Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, opposition to his state funeral is growing among the public, a recent poll found. While state funerals are rare in Japan, the current Japanese prime minister has stated Abe deserves the ceremony in light of the duration of his government leadership.
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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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