Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov Delivers Speech at Primakov Readings
https://sputniknews.com/20221207/russian-foreign-minister-lavrov-delivers-speech-at-primakov-readings-1105123584.html
December 7, 2022, 8:18 AM
The readings are an annual forum dedicated to global politics and economics. The event has been held since 2015 in honor of Yevgeny Primakov, a Russian politician and diplomat who served as foreign minister in 1996-1998, and as prime minister in 1998-1999.
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US' New Defense Bill for 2023 Approves Full Funding for B-21 Bombers Production Program
https://sputniknews.com/20221207/us-new-defense-bill-for-2023-approves-full-funding-for-b-21-bombers-production-program-1105125216.html
December 7, 2022, 7:44 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The new National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the fiscal year 2023, agreed upon by the US Congress, approves funding for the production of new generation nuclear-capable B-21 Raider stealth bomber aircraft, the Senate Committee on Armed Services said.
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Rescue Operation Underway to Save Kid from Borewell in India
https://sputniknews.com/20221207/rescue-operation-underway-to-save-kid-from-borewell-in-india-1105123440.html
December 7, 2022, 7:38 AM
An 8-year-old boy fell into a 55-feet deep borewell while playing on a farm in Mandavi Village in Madhya Pradesh's Betul district on Tuesday evening.
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German Police Arrest 'Extremists Plotting to Storm Bundestag
https://sputniknews.com/20221207/german-police-arrest-extremists-plotting-to-storm-bundestag-1105124992.html
December 7, 2022, 7:38 AM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - The German police are conducting one of the country's largest operations against alleged extremist group who planned to storm the Bundestag, prosecutors stated on Wednesday.
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Chinese-Russian Trade Increases by 32% in January-November 2022
https://sputniknews.com/20221207/chinese-russian-trade-increases-by-32-in-january-november-2022-1105124381.html
December 7, 2022, 7:23 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The Chinese-Russian trade in the first 11 months of 2022 has increased by 32% and reached a record $172.4 billion, the data published by the Chinese General Administration of Customs showed on Wednesday.
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Death Toll From Explosion at Police Station in Indonesia Rises to 8, Reports Suggest
https://sputniknews.com/20221207/death-toll-from-explosion-at-police-station-in-indonesia-rises-to-8-reports-suggest-1105124248.html
December 7, 2022, 7:18 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A terrorist attack on a police station on the Indonesian island of Java has left eight people killed, Indonesian media reported on Wednesday, citing the local police.
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Moscow Reportedly Mulls Three Options to Retaliate Against EU Price Cap on Russian Oil
https://sputniknews.com/20221207/moscow-reportedly-mulls-three-options-to-retaliate-against-eu-price-cap-on-russian-oil--1105122710.html
December 7, 2022, 5:50 AM
Earlier this week, Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak warned that the introduction of a price cap on Russian oil can only lead to a decrease in global investments in the industry, which in turn will lead to an increase in prices.
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Chinese President Starts 3-Day Visit to Saudi Arabia
https://sputniknews.com/20221207/chinese-president-starts-3-day-visit-to-saudi-arabia-1105122568.html
December 7, 2022, 5:17 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay an official visit to Saudi Arabia from December 7-9 at the invitation of Saudi Arabian King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
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Newly Agreed US NDAA Bans Exchange of Data on Air Defense Systems With Moscow
https://sputniknews.com/20221207/newly-agreed-us-ndaa-bans-exchange-of-data-on-air-defense-systems-with-moscow-1105122130.html
December 7, 2022, 4:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The House and Senate Armed Services Committees on Tuesday reached an agreement on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the fiscal year 2023, with committee leadership agreeing to make a ban on the exchange of data related to air defense system with Moscow permanent, according to the released document.
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'Victory!': Georgia Senate Runoff Election Called for Democrat Raphael Warnock
https://sputniknews.com/20221207/victory-georgia-senate-runoff-election-called-for-democrat-raphael-warnock-1105121600.html
December 7, 2022, 3:55 AM
Warnock and Walker entered a runoff election after neither candidate secured 50% of the vote during the midterm elections that took place in early November.
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New Documents Reveal Clearer Ties Between CIA & Lee Harvey Oswald
https://sputniknews.com/20221207/new-documents-reveal-clearer-ties-between-cia--lee-harvey-oswald-1105121447.html
December 7, 2022, 3:36 AM
According to the CIA, US President John F. Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald, who acted alone and with no assistance from any federal agency, foreign government, or organized crime. Oswald was killed by alleged mafioso Jack Ruby while in custody.
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US Navy to Reportedly Accept More Recruits With Lower Aptitudes Amid Personnel Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20221207/us-navy-to-reportedly-accept-more-recruits-with-lower-aptitudes-amid-personnel-crisis-1105121149.html
December 7, 2022, 1:44 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Navy will now be accepting more recruits with lower aptitudes as the recruitment crisis deepens, US media reported.
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US Accuses Iran of 'Unsafe Interaction' in Hormuz Gulf - Central Command
https://sputniknews.com/20221207/us-accuses-iran-of-unsafe-interaction-in-hormuz-gulf---central-command-1105120819.html
December 7, 2022, 1:24 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A naval vessel operated by the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps interacted in an unsafe manner with a US patrol vessel in international waters in the Gulf of Hormuz, the Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
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Musk: Twitter Counsel Fired Over Concerns About His Role in Information Suppression
https://sputniknews.com/20221207/musk-twitter-counsel-fired-over-concerns-about-his-role-in-information-suppression-1105120090.html
December 7, 2022, 12:06 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Elon Musk said in a tweet that he had fired Twitter’s deputy general counsel over concerns about his role in information suppression under the previous management.
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Borrell: EU Has Presented Final Text of Proposal for Normalization of Kosovo-Serbia Ties
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/borrell-eu-has-presented-final-text-of-proposal-for-normalization-of-kosovo-serbia-ties-1105119660.html
December 6, 2022, 11:38 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Union has presented the final version of its proposal for the normalization of relations between Kosovo and Serbia, urging both sides to embark on "serious discussions," EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Tuesday.
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IATA Head: Western Countries Should Prepare to Resume Flights Over Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/iata-head-western-countries-should-prepare-to-resume-flights-over-russia-1105119520.html
December 6, 2022, 11:19 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) William Walsh said on Tuesday that Western countries should start preparations for resumption of air transportation over Russian territory in order to decrease the load on airlines.
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What to Do About Kanye West
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/what-to-do-about-kanye-west-1105118768.html
December 6, 2022, 11:12 PM
How to respond to Kanye West? His business partners severed ties. Liberal media outlets resorted to cancel culture. Elon Musk gave the artist now known as Ye a second chance on Twitter, only to regret his magnanimity after Ye posted a graphic of a swastika intertwined with a star of David, and kicked him back off the platform.
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Biden‘s HIMARS Safety Scissors
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/bidens-himars-safety-scissors--1105119218.html
December 6, 2022, 11:06 PM
Newly surfaced reports have suggested the US government secretly modified the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) it sent to Ukraine. The modifications were made to prevent the missiles from being fired into Russian territory.
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Blinken on Waning Public Support for Ukraine Conflict: US Does Not Conduct Policy by Polls
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/blinken-on-waning-public-support-for-ukraine-conflict-us-does-not-conduct-policy-by-polls-1105119070.html
December 6, 2022, 10:39 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US government does not inform its foreign policy by conducting polls but rather it is guided by the national interest, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a press briefing.
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‘It Could Be a Hurricane’: JPMorgan CEO Warns Inflation Could Drag US Into Recession in 2023
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/it-could-be-a-hurricane-jpmorgan-ceo-warns-inflation-could-drag-us-into-recession-in-2023-1105118232.html
December 6, 2022, 10:01 PM
Even though economic reports continue to show strength in the US economy, investors are nonetheless behaving as if more volatile times are coming, dodging riskier bets and keeping market gains low.
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US Jury Finds Trump Organization Guilty in Tax Fraud Scheme
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/us-jury-finds-trump-organization-guilty-in-tax-fraud-scheme-1105117082.html
December 6, 2022, 9:06 PM
A New York jury found the Trump Organization, a holding group for former US President Donald Trump's many business ventures, guilty of tax fraud on Tuesday.
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Argentina's VP Given 6 Years in Prison, Barred From Holding Public Office in Corruption Case
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/argentinas-vp-given-6-years-in-prison-barred-from-holding-public-office-in-corruption-case-1105116965.html
December 6, 2022, 8:58 PM
Followers of Fernández, including some trade unions, threatened to shut down the country if she was found guilty. Ahead of the verdict, her supporters packed the streets in Buenos Aires.
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House Jan. 6 Panel to Begin Issuing Criminal Referrals Over Capitol Riot, Chairman Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/house-jan-6-panel-to-begin-issuing-criminal-referrals-over-capitol-riot-chairman-says-1105116680.html
December 6, 2022, 8:48 PM
The House Select Committee Investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol was formed in July 2021. It has been investigating what happened on January 6, 2021, and if former President Donald Trump or his allies instigated the attack.
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Saudi Leaders Gave US Three Demands for Joining Abraham Accords, Israeli Media Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/saudi-leaders-gave-us-three-demands-for-joining-abraham-accords-israeli-media-says-1105116440.html
December 6, 2022, 8:22 PM
Just six of 21 Arab states recognize the existence of Israel, as in 1967 the Arab League adopted a principle of refusing to normalize or negotiate with Israel after it seized a significant area of Arab lands in the Six-Day War.
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US Reportedly Loots Fresh Batch of Syrian Crude Oil, Ships It to Iraq
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/us-reportedly-loots-fresh-batch-of-syrian-crude-oil-ships-it-to-iraq-1105115676.html
December 6, 2022, 7:04 PM
US troops and their Syrian Kurdish militia allies control about a third of Syria, including its richest oil and food producing regions. The US occupation has hampered Damascus’s ability to rebuild from a devastating foreign-backed war, and turned the nation from a net exporter to a net recipient of both energy and food.
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Fracking Activity Impacting Frequency, Intensity of Earthquakes in Texas: Oil Regulator
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/fracking-activity-impacting-frequency-intensity-of-earthquakes-in-texas-oil-regulator-1105115545.html
December 6, 2022, 6:46 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Fracking-related activity in West Texas is having an impact on the frequency and intensity of earthquakes in the region, the Texas Railroad Commission, the industry regulator in the top oil-producing state, told Sputnik.
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Austria Prioritizes Security Issues While Saying No to Schengen Enlargement
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/austria-prioritizes-security-issues-while-saying-no-to-schengen-enlargement-1105115299.html
December 6, 2022, 6:43 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said on Tuesday at the EU-Western Balkans Summit that the EU should address issues of security, especially illegal immigration, before making decisions on the enlargement of the Schengen Area.
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Biden May Announce Reelection Bid Shortly After New Year Holidays
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/biden-may-announce-reelection-bid-shortly-after-new-year-holidays-1105114711.html
December 6, 2022, 6:35 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden is likely to announce his intention to seek reelection shortly after the New Year holidays, White House Chief of Staff Ronald Klain said.
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‘Peace Not War…Except Ukraine!’ Rep. Greene Rips Neocons, Dems Ahead of Audit Ukraine Hearing
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/peace-not-warexcept-ukraine-rep-greene-rips-neocons-dems-ahead-of-audit-ukraine-hearing-1105113946.html
December 6, 2022, 6:32 PM
The 48-year-old MAGA Republican gained national recognition (and scorn from the White House) over her criticism of the tens of billions of dollars in assistance that the US has doled out to Ukraine over the past year. Last week, a senior House Democrat called his colleague’s demands for more oversight on aid to Kiev “Russian propaganda.”
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US Senator Urges Biden Admin. to Prioritize Arming Taiwan Over Ukraine: Letter
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/us-senator-urges-biden-admin-to-prioritize-arming-taiwan-over-ukraine-letter-1105114524.html
December 6, 2022, 6:27 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Senator Josh Hawley on Tuesday sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin calling on the two officials to prioritize arming Taiwan to deter a potential 'invasion' by China over sending weapons to Ukraine.
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How G7 Price Cap Started Disrupting Global Oil Flows While Failing to Slash Russia's Earnings
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/how-g7-price-cap-started-disrupting-global-oil-flows-while-failing-to-slash-russias-earnings-1105113734.html
December 6, 2022, 6:14 PM
The G7 price cap on Russian oil may produce results most industrialized nations don't expect, Demostenes Floros, senior energy economist at CER-Centro Europa Ricerche and contract professor of Master "Italy-Russia International Relations," University of Bologna, told Sputnik.
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Morocco Beat Spain on Penalties to Advance to FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/morocco-beat-spain-on-penalties-to-advance-to-fifa-world-cup-quarterfinals-1105114326.html
December 6, 2022, 6:14 PM
DOHA (Sputnik) - The Moroccan national team beat the Spanish team in the penalty shootout in the Last 16 stage match of FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
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Europe Unable to Replace All of Russian Gas Supply With Other Sources, EU Energy Chief Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/europe-unable-to-replace-all-of-russian-gas-supply-with-other-sources-eu-energy-chief-says-1105113614.html
December 6, 2022, 5:58 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - It is not possible for Europe to replace the entirety of its Russian gas supply with alternative sources, European Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson said on Tuesday.
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US Imports From Russia Doubled From September to October, Trade Data Shows
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/us-imports-from-russia-doubled-from-september-to-october-trade-data-shows-1105113109.html
December 6, 2022, 5:45 PM
Despite US attempts to strangle the Russian economy, Moscow has successfully found new markets for its biggest exports, including energy products. However, the United States has also continued to buy Russian goods, even increasing its imports in recent months.
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Neuralink: Is Symbiosis Between Human Brain & AI Worth the Pain and Risk?
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/neuralink-is-symbiosis-between-human-brain--ai-worth-the-pain-and-risk-1105112440.html
December 6, 2022, 5:03 PM
Elon Musk's medical-device firm Neuralink has been caught in the crosshairs of the Inspector General for the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) over complaints about a hasty animal-testing process. What's Musk's brain implant project about and what is its real goal?
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Hungary Slaps Down €18 Billion EU Aid Package for Kiev
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/hungary-slaps-down-18-billion-eu-aid-package-for-kiev-1105112269.html
December 6, 2022, 4:49 PM
Hungary has adhered to an independent position on Ukraine throughout the current crisis, owing to its difficult relationship with Kiev. The two have been engaged in a long-running dispute going back to the 2014 Ukrainian coup, which brought a nationalist government to power that has discriminated against Ukraine’s ethnic Hungarian minority.
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Warnock vs. Walker: Georgia Holds Runoff Election for Contested US Senate Seat
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/warnock-vs-walker-georgia-holds-runoff-election-for-contested-us-senate-seat-1105112080.html
December 6, 2022, 4:43 PM
Voters in the US state of Georgia are heading to the polls on Tuesday to settle a very close race for one of the state’s two US Senate seats, after the November 8 election failed to decide the issue.
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West African Economic and Monetary Union Nations to Reach 'Resilient' 5.7% Growth in 2022
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/west-african-economic-and-monetary-union-nations-to-reach-resilient-57-growth-in-2022-1105097157.html
December 6, 2022, 4:09 PM
West African nations, along with the rest of the world, are facing serious economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, global turbulence, and crises. Apart from that, the region's economies have been hit by local security threats, such as cross-border terrorism. Despite this, the countries' economic growth has been remarkably resilient.
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Russia Continues to Surpass Saudi Arabia, Iraq as India's Top Oil Supplier
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/russia-continues-to-surpass-saudi-arabia-iraq-as-indias-top-oil-supplier-1105107969.html
December 6, 2022, 4:03 PM
India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar indicated that New Delhi would not follow the G7’s cap on the price of Russian oil, which came into effect on December 5.
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‘We’ll Talk About This Later’: EU’s Borrell Sweeps Aside Security Guarantees for Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/well-talk-about-this-later-eus-borrell-sweeps-aside-security-guarantees-for-russia-1105109881.html
December 6, 2022, 3:47 PM
In late 2021, Moscow sent Washington and its allies two draft treaties on security guarantees designed to dramatically reduce tensions between Russia and the Western bloc. Weeks later, Kiev massed troops along the contact line in Donbass and began to intensively shell the region, prompting Russia to kick off a military operation in Ukraine.
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British Farmers Warn of Looming UK 'Food Supply Crisis' Amid Global 'Volatility'
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/british-farmers-warn-of-looming-uk-food-supply-crisis-amid-global-volatility-1105102834.html
December 6, 2022, 3:42 PM
While the government insists that the UK is almost self-sufficient for many foodstuffs, critics point out that production relies on imports of fertilisers and animal feed which have been disrupted during the conflict in Ukraine.
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Creation of ECOWAS Regional Force 'Critical to Addressing Security Gaps' in West Africa - Experts
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/creation-of-ecowas-regional-force-critical-to-addressing-security-gaps-in-west-africa---experts-1105089711.html
December 6, 2022, 3:08 PM
After the recent Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) summit, the bloc's leaders announced the establishment of a peacekeeping force to provide security in the region. Sputnik has asked scholars and experts to speak about the context of the decision and its importance.
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Indian Industrialist Anand Mahindra's Post Lauding Japan Manager Goes Viral
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/indian-industrialist-anand-mahindras-post-lauding-japan-manager-goes-viral-1105106147.html
December 6, 2022, 2:28 PM
Like millions of others on the planet, Indian industrialist Anand Mahindra has been gripped by FIFA World Cup fever as he shared a post about the tournament this week.
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Indian Court Dismisses Plea Seeking 'Real Age & History' of Taj Mahal
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/indian-court-dismisses-plea-seeking-real-age--history-of-taj-mahal-1105059892.html
December 6, 2022, 2:22 PM
Located in Agra city, the architectural wonder was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983 for being "the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world's heritage."
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Frontex Staff May Be Deployed to Western Balkans as EU Struggles to Curb Migrant Flows
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/frontex-staff-may-be-deployed-to-western-balkans-as-eu-struggles-to-curb-migrant-flows-1105105336.html
December 6, 2022, 2:16 PM
Over 128,000 illegal crossings into the EU via the Western Balkans were recorded during the first 10 months of 2022, Frontex data showed, which is a 168% surge as compared to figures from the same period in 2021.
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US, EU Reportedly Lose Track of $200 Billion in ‘Frozen’ Russian Funds
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/us-eu-reportedly-lose-track-of-200-billion-in-frozen-russian-funds-1105106839.html
December 6, 2022, 1:59 PM
Western countries froze a huge chunk of the Russian Central Bank’s emergency reserve cushion in February in a bid to punish Moscow for its military operation in Ukraine. Officials in Washington and Brussels have since vacillated as to whether these funds can be seized outright and given to Kiev as “reparations.”
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Over Half of US Citizens Experience Financial Hardships Due to Rising Prices: Poll
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/over-half-of-us-citizens-experience-financial-hardships-due-to-rising-prices-poll-1105107632.html
December 6, 2022, 1:56 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Rising prices cause financial hardship for 55% of US citizens, while 13% say higher prices are causing a severe hardship for their family, according to a poll published by Gallup analytics company on Tuesday.
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China Urges Australia to Stop Sending 'Wrong Signals' to Taiwan: Official
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/china-urges-australia-to-stop-sending-wrong-signals-to-taiwan-official-1105107357.html
December 6, 2022, 1:53 PM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Australia should adhere to the internationally recognized one-China principle and stop sending misleading signals to "separatist forces" on the island of Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Tuesday.
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Mystery of Origins of Earth’s Oxygen Takes New Twist After Tantalizing Study
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/mystery-of-origins-of-earths-oxygen-takes-new-twist-after-tantalizing-study-1105101753.html
December 6, 2022, 1:52 PM
In its infancy, Earth had low levels of oxygen that could not sustain life. Only after oxygenic photosynthesis kicked in - conversion of sunlight into chemical energy by plants, green algae, and anaerobic cyanobacteria (blue-green algae), did the rise of atmospheric oxygen (O2) pave the way for animal evolution.
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Beijing Rips ‘US’s Old Trick of Hyping China Threat’ as DoD Projects Four-Fold Jump in Chinese Nukes
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/beijing-rips-uss-old-trick-of-hyping-china-threat-as-dod-projects-four-fold-jump-in-chinese-nukes-1105104960.html
December 6, 2022, 1:48 PM
China is one of only two members of the ‘nuclear weapons club’ with a policy of nuclear ‘no first use’. The United States, on the other hand, not only rejects committing not to use nuclear weapons preemptively, but doesn’t even rule out using them against non-nuclear armed adversaries.
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Scientists Study How Theater Can Affect Teenage Learning and Education
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/scientists-study-how-theater-can-affect-teenage-learning-and-education-1105105898.html
December 6, 2022, 1:44 PM
Researchers from the Moscow State University of Psychology and Education (MSUPE) have proved that school theater can be an effective means of teaching and learning, as well as developing meta-disciplinary competencies among teenage students.
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3,000-Year-Old Scarab Found in Israel During School Field Trip
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/3000-year-old-scarab-found-in-israel-during-school-field-trip-1105096629.html
December 6, 2022, 1:44 PM
A group of tourists in Israel during a visit to an archaeological site in the northwestern Negev desert found an extremely rare Egyptian stone scarab.
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Poonawala Watched Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Trial After Dismembering Girlfriend
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/poonawala-watched-johnny-depp-amber-heard-trial-after-dismembering-girlfriend-1105102476.html
December 6, 2022, 1:14 PM
Hollywood actor Johnny Depp and his ex-wife drew wide attention after the two filed a case against each other, leveling domestic abuse allegations.
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Ukrainian Shelling of Zaporozhye NPP
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/ukrainian-shelling-of-zaporozhye-npp-1105104544.html
December 6, 2022, 1:00 PM
The Ukrainian forces continue to shell the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, the largest in Europe. During the military operation in Ukraine, launched by Russia in February, the nuclear plant and surrounding area came under the control of Russian forces, but have since been shelled on numerous occasions.
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Football Fans Gather at Education City Stadium for Morocco vs Spain FIFA World Cup Match
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/football-fans-gather-at-education-city-stadium-for-morocco-vs-spain-fifa-world-cup-match-1105105445.html
December 6, 2022, 12:54 PM
The first FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and the Arab world is taking place from November 20 to December 18 in Doha, Qatar.
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Danish Prince to Relocate Family to US as Children Are Stripped of Royal Titles: Report
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/danish-prince-to-relocate-family-to-us-as-children-are-stripped-of-royal-titles-report-1105084965.html
December 6, 2022, 12:19 PM
Prince Joachim, the 53-year-old second son of Denmark's Queen Margrethe II, previously voiced dismay about her decision to slim down the Danish royal family. He said his family was “very sad” and “in shock” and felt “ostracized”.
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British Rail Union to Ballot Members for Strike Over Christmas
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/british-rail-union-to-ballot-members-for-strike-over-christmas-1105095910.html
December 6, 2022, 12:07 PM
The inflationary crisis — caused by sanctions and import embargoes on Russia — has provoked strikes across multiple sectors as pay offers fail to keep up with rising fuel and food bills.
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Indonesia Bans Sex Outside Marriage, Even for Non-Citizens
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/indonesia-bans-sex-outside-marriage-even-for-non-citizens-1105094319.html
December 6, 2022, 12:03 PM
Currently, premarital sex is allowed in the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation. However, the colonial-era criminal code is being revised in line with Indonesian values, as per the government.
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India 'Deeply Concerned' Over Persistence of Terror Networks in Afghanistan
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/india-deeply-concerned-over-persistence-of-terror-networks-in-afghanistan-1105095456.html
December 6, 2022, 12:03 PM
The situation in Afghanistan and the enhancement of regional connectivity were the main topics of discussion at the inaugural India-Central Asia Meeting of National Security Advisors in Delhi.
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Over 300 Underage Migrants Camp Near Louvre to Demand Social Housing
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/over-300-underage-migrants-camp-near-louvre-to-demand-social-housing-1105101450.html
December 6, 2022, 11:38 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - About 350 underage migrants have set up a tent camp near the Louvre in Paris, demanding that the French government provide them with social housing, a Sputnik correspondent reported on Tuesday.
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With Questions Over Portugal Future, World Cup Curse Awaits Cristiano Ronaldo
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/with-questions-over-portugal-future-world-cup-curse-awaits-cristiano-ronaldo-1105099420.html
December 6, 2022, 11:36 AM
Cristiano Ronaldo is the top scorer in international football with 118 goals in 194 appearances, including eight in five different stagings of the FIFA World Cups.
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Man Who Attacked Lady Gaga’s Dog Walker Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/man-who-attacked-lady-gagas-dog-walker-sentenced-to-21-years-in-prison-1105085260.html
December 6, 2022, 11:21 AM
In February 2021, two men shot Lady Gaga's dog walker Ryan Fischer in the chest and stole two of her three French bulldogs.
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Not So Dead After All? Mars May Be More Active Than Believed, Study Shows
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/not-so-dead-after-all-mars-may-be-more-active-than-believed-study-shows-1105093087.html
December 6, 2022, 11:19 AM
Mars, where traces of long-gone rivers and lakes are still visible, has been generally considered geologically dead since around three billion years ago, as the core that sustained the red planet's magnetic field cooled.
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South Korea Slaps ‘Enemy’ Label on North Korea as Tensions Surge
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/south-korea-slaps-enemy-label-on-north-korea-as-tensions-surge-1105096010.html
December 6, 2022, 11:09 AM
The easing of tensions and thaw in relations between Pyongyang and Seoul observed through the personal diplomacy of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, South Korean President Moon Jae-in and US President Donald Trump collapsed under the latter two leaders’ successors, with the US and South Korea resuming drills, and Pyongyang ramping up missile tests.
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Man in India Beheads Cousin Over Land Dispute, Friend Takes Selfie With Severed Head
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/man-beheads-cousin-over-land-dispute-friend-takes-selfie-with-severed-head-1105091594.html
December 6, 2022, 11:00 AM
Although India has strict law enforcement and a whole legal framework to deal with matters relating to property disputes, murders and crimes caused by land ownership are reported every day.
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US Congressman Gosar Calls Washington's Support for Kiev 'Immoral'
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/us-congressman-gosar-calls-washingtons-support-for-kiev-immoral-1105097417.html
December 6, 2022, 10:47 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Republican Congressman Paul Gosar, in response to the shelling of a church by Ukrainian troops in the city of Donetsk, called Washington's support for Ukraine "immoral," adding that the Kiev regime is "authoritarian."
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India's Hyderabad Gets World's First Gold-Dispensing ATM
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/indias-hyderabad-gets-worlds-first-gold-dispensing-atm-1105092114.html
December 6, 2022, 10:45 AM
A normal Automated Teller Machine (ATM) dispenses money, generally bank notes. However, one ATM in India's Hyderabad city will dole out gold instead.
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Beijing Opposes Possible US, EU Plans to Impose New Tariffs on Chinese Steel
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/beijing-opposes-possible-us-eu-plans-to-impose-new-tariffs-on-chinese-steel-1105096843.html
December 6, 2022, 10:44 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China opposes the introduction of unilateral tariffs that do not benefit anyone, including possible plans of the United States and the European Union to impose new duties on Chinese steel and aluminum, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Tuesday.
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'Who Are We to Point Fingers?' Oliver Stone Blames US For Kindling Donbass Conflict
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/who-are-we-to-point-fingers-oliver-stone-blames-us-for-kindling-donbass-conflict-1105089880.html
December 6, 2022, 10:42 AM
Oliver Stone claimed in an interview with US media last year that America had been waging a "war" against Russia for more than a decade.
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Ukraine Lost Over 8,300 Servicemen, 149 Tanks, 300 Combat Vehicles in November: Shoigu
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/ukraine-lost-over-8300-military-149-tanks-300-combat-vehicles-in-november-shoigu-1105095017.html
December 6, 2022, 10:21 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine's losses in November amounted to more than 8,300 servicemen, five airplanes, 10 helicopters, 149 tanks, and more than 300 armored vehicles, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday.
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EU Needs to ‘Cooperate With China’ as Concerns of Trade War With US Rise
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/eu-needs-to-cooperate-with-china-as-concerns-of-trade-war-with-us-rise-1105094184.html
December 6, 2022, 9:54 AM
As concerns of a possible trade war between the EU and the US increase, Chinese analysts said major European economies need to make pragmatic and wise decisions to safeguard their own interests rather than following Washington too closely at their own costs while serving the US hegemony.
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Russian Oil Will Always Be in Demand, Despite Changes in Logistic Chains: Russian Deputy PM Novak
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/russian-oil-will-always-be-in-demand-despite-changes-in-logistic-chains-russian-deputy-pm-novak-1105093742.html
December 6, 2022, 9:42 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian oil has been and will be in demand, while logistics chains will change, there is no tragedy in this, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Tuesday.
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Nigerian Presidential Candidate Tinubu Pledges Military Build-Up to Boost Security
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/nigerian-presidential-candidate-tinubu-pledges-military-build-up-to-boost-security-1105088931.html
December 6, 2022, 9:30 AM
Although Nigerian national security forces have struggled to contain the insurgency in the northern part of the country, unrest has continued to grow. This is why the campaign promises of candidates running for president in Nigeria tend to focus on security issues and contain pledges to end the rampant terrorism once and for all.
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Ex-UK Navy Officer Hints at Risks in Prolonged Patrol of Nuclear Submarines, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/ex-uk-navy-officer-hints-at-risks-in-prolonged-patrol-of-nuclear-submarines-reports-say-1105092844.html
December 6, 2022, 9:15 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two UK submarines equipped with Trident ballistic missiles have each been at sea for a record five months in 2022, prompting a former Royal Navy submarine commander to raise operational safety concerns associated with prolonged patrols, Scotland-based media reported on Tuesday.
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NASA's Orion Spacecraft on Way Back Home
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/nasas-orion-spacecraft-on-way-back-home-1105083872.html
December 6, 2022, 9:08 AM
The Artemis I mission has sent an uncrewed spacecraft to orbit the Moon and test the rocket and Orion spacecraft systems in readiness for an anticipated crewed flight around the Moon as the next step in the program.
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Chinese Shipbuilders Rank 1st in New Global Orders in November, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/chinese-shipbuilders-rank-1st-in-new-global-orders-in-november-reports-say-1105090666.html
December 6, 2022, 8:19 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Chinese shipyards ranked first in terms of new global orders for shipbuilding in November, Korean news agency reported on Tuesday.
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Which Countries Can Officially Dodge Compliance With G7 Price Cap on Russian Oil?
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/which-countries-can-officially-dodge-compliance-with-g7-price-cap-on-russias-oil-1105084522.html
December 6, 2022, 8:19 AM
A price cap on Russian oil of $60 per barrel, agreed by the European Union, G7 nations and Australia, came into effect on 5 December. The EU's embargo on maritime imports of Russian crude also came into force on the same day. Moscow has made it clear that it will not bow to the Group of Seven demands.
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South African Parliament Postpones Vote on Ramaphosa's Impeachment After ANC Lends President Support
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/south-african-parliament-postpones-vote-on-ramaphosas-impeachment-after-anc-lends-president-support-1105085963.html
December 6, 2022, 8:16 AM
A day before the initial vote date, top leaders of the ruling African National Congress (ANC) recommended its governing body to dismiss the corruption allegations against the president and party leader.
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Almost Half of US Citizens Believe Washington Should Urge Kiev for Peace Talks: Poll
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/almost-half-of-us-citizens-believe-washington-should-urge-kiev-for-peace-talks-poll-1105089588.html
December 6, 2022, 7:58 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Almost half of US citizens believe that Washington should impress on Kiev to sue for peace with Russia, according to a survey by the Chicago Council on Foreign Affairs revealed on Tuesday.
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Russia Increased Oil Production by 2.2% to 488Mln Tonnes in 11 Months: Senior Official
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/russia-increased-oil-production-by-22-to-488mln-tonnes-in-11-months-senior-official-1105088824.html
December 6, 2022, 7:46 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia increased oil production by 2.2% up to 488 million tonnes over the 11 months of 2022, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Tuesday.
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Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Strikes Indonesia's East Java Province: Seismologists
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/magnitude-62-earthquake-strikes-indonesias-east-java-province-seismologists-1105088320.html
December 6, 2022, 7:40 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A 6.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Indonesia’s East Java province on Tuesday, the country’s seismological agency BMKG said.
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BJP to Win Gujarat, But Facing Tough Fight in Himachal: Exit Polls
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/bjp-to-win-gujarat-faces-tough-fight-in-himachal-may-lose-in-delhi-exit-polls-1105084332.html
December 6, 2022, 7:29 AM
Results for state elections in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh will be out on 8 December and a day after that Delhi will announce the results of its local elections.
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Chinese Army Able to Deter Any External Support of Taiwan Independence: Defense Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/chinese-army-able-to-deter-any-external-support-of-taiwan-independence-defense-ministry-1105087445.html
December 6, 2022, 7:18 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has the ability and confidence to defeat any attempts by outside forces to organize Taiwan's independence, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Tan Kefei said on Tuesday.
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Denmark Braced for Record Number of Bankruptcies As Inflation and Energy Crisis Bite
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/denmark-braced-for-record-number-of-bankruptcies-as-inflation-and-energy-crisis-bite-1105083668.html
December 6, 2022, 7:06 AM
Industry professionals have predicted that there will be a growing number of bankruptcies in the next few months as unemployment rises and businesses seek new loans to stay afloat. Many Danish companies are still repaying their COVID-19 loans, and the trading environment has crumbled.
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Hungarian Prime Minister Calls for Review of Sanctions Against Moscow
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/hungarian-prime-minister-calls-for-review-of-sanctions-against-moscow-1105086275.html
December 6, 2022, 6:49 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called on Tuesday for a review of sanctions against Russia, supporting the statement of French President Emmanuel Macron that the conflict in Ukraine affects the European Union and the United States in different ways.
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Pyongyang Says Opened Artillery Fire in Response to South Korean Shelling at Contact Line
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/pyongyang-says-opened-artillery-fire-in-response-to-south-korean-shelling-at-contact-line-1105084855.html
December 6, 2022, 5:55 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The North Korean troops opened artillery fire on Tuesday in response to shelling conducted by the South Korean army in the area adjacent to the contact line, the General Staff of the Korean People's Army (KPA) said.
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Flood Mitigation, COVID Relief & 5G Network: Malaysia’s PM to Review Predecessor’s Projects
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/flood-mitigation-covid-relief--5g-network-malaysias-pm-to-review-predecessors-projects---1105082688.html
December 6, 2022, 5:14 AM
Malaysia's King Abdullah of Pahang recently declared Anwar Ibrahim - chairman of the opposition party Pakatan Harapan (the Alliance of Hope) - to be the country's new prime minister in an attempt to resolve the cabinet crisis that followed the general elections on 19 November.
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US Opens Probe Into Musk's Neuralink Over Animal Testing, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/us-opens-probe-into-musks-neuralink-over-animal-testing-reports-say-1105083245.html
December 6, 2022, 4:20 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Inspector General for the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened a probe into Elon Musk's Neuralink over employee complaints about animal testing, Reuters exclusively reported, citing documents the news agency reviewed and sources familiar with the investigation and company operations.
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US Anti-China Chip Ban Worsens Shortages, Inflation in Bid for 'Sovereign Capability'
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/us-anti-china-chip-ban-worsens-shortages-inflation-in-bid-for-sovereign-capability-1105080387.html
December 6, 2022, 4:11 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Biden administration's new export restrictions on American semiconductor technology sent to China will exacerbate global supply shortages and inflame inflation in the United States as Washington looks to become less reliant on foreign sources, experts told Sputnik.
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Prince Harry & Meghan Markle ‘Faked’ Press Mob in Netflix Doc, Photographer Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/prince-harry--meghan-markle-faked-press-mob-in-netflix-doc-photographer-say-1105082124.html
December 6, 2022, 4:00 AM
An alarming new revelation by a royal insider suggests there’s more to Netflix’s Harry & Meghan story than meets the eye.
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Czech Museum to Return Beethoven Manuscript to Family That Fled Nazis During Holocaust
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/czech-museum-to-return-beethoven-manuscript-to-family-that-fled-nazis-during-holocaust-1105082275.html
December 6, 2022, 3:56 AM
A handwritten manuscript by the composer Ludwig van Beethoven has been in the Moravian Museum in the Czech city of Brno for more than 80 years. But before it landed in a museum in the Czech Republic, it had belonged to a family that fled German Nazis during World War II.
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White House: 'Twitter Files' Release Showing How Hunter Biden Story Was Censored ‘Not Healthy’
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/white-house-leaks-showing-twitter-censored-hunter-biden-laptop-story-are-not-healthy-1105081754.html
December 6, 2022, 3:23 AM
The Biden administration has yet to address the widespread collusion between Democrat-leaning Twitter employees and Democrat politicians, which paved the way for the censorship of the bombshell Hunter Biden laptop revelations. Now, new comments indicate they likely never will.
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British Mercenary Condemns Widespread Theft, Corruption & Desertion Among Ukrainian Forces
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/british-mercenary-condemns-widespread-theft-corruption--desertion-among-ukrainian-forces-1105081362.html
December 6, 2022, 2:28 AM
In a wide-ranging discussion with a YouTube host, a former British soldier has described shocking levels of graft at his assigned military base, widespread desertion by his fellow mercenaries, and extraordinary incompetence by Zelensky regime forces.
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American Actress Kirstie Alley Dead at 71 After Cancer Diagnosis
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/american-actress-kirstie-alley-dead-at-71-after-cancer-diagnosis-1105081188.html
December 6, 2022, 2:18 AM
The two-time Emmy winner was known for her role as the character Rebecca Howe in the NBC sitcom “Cheers,” which ran from the late 1980s until the early 1990s.
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Cristiano Ronaldo to Reportedly Join Saudi Club Al-Nassr for Record-Setting $210 Million
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/cristiano-ronaldo-to-reportedly-join-saudi-club-al-nassr-for-record-setting-210-million-1105080266.html
December 6, 2022, 1:25 AM
The Portuguese football player left English club Manchester United after he revealed damning allegations against the team, including a lack of empathy from senior executives following the death of his newborn son in April, disrespect from the manager, and a lack of interest in the club from the team’s owners.
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Russian Ambassador Summoned by Canada Over 'Golodomor' Comments
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/russian-ambassador-summoned-by-canada-over-holodomor-comments-1105080144.html
December 6, 2022, 12:26 AM
TORONTO (Sputnik) - Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov told journalists that he was summoned by the Canadian Foreign Ministry over comments on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s characterization of the 'Golodomor' - a Soviet famine during the 1930s.
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Pentagon: Temporary Funding Bill From US Congress May Delay Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon
https://sputniknews.com/20221206/pentagon-temporary-funding-bill-from-us-congress-may-delay-long-range-hypersonic-weapon-1105079900.html
December 6, 2022, 12:15 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Another continuing resolution (CR) by Congress to fund the work of the US government would risk delaying the implementation of new defense technologies such as long-range hypersonic weapons, Defense Department spokesperson Pat Ryder said.
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Trump-Era Security Adviser John Bolton Says He's Ready to Announce His 2024 Presidential Candidacy
https://sputniknews.com/20221205/trump-era-security-adviser-john-bolton-says-hes-ready-to-announce-his-2024-presidential-candidacy-1105079472.html
December 5, 2022, 11:28 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former US national security adviser John Bolton said in an interview that he is ready to consider entering the 2024 presidential race.
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FBI Joins Investigation of Rifle Attack That Knocked Out Power for Thousands in North Carolina
https://sputniknews.com/20221205/fbi-joins-investigation-of-rifle-attack-that-knocked-out-power-for-thousands-in-north-carolina-1105079221.html
December 5, 2022, 10:33 PM
Federal investigators have joined local and state efforts in North Carolina to uncover the truth about a mysterious attack on an electrical substation complex that knocked out power for tens of thousands of residents. Meanwhile, towns have ground to a halt and residents struggle for warmth.
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Clam Becomes First Known Animal to Make Its Own Antibiotic
https://sputniknews.com/20221205/clam-becomes-first-known-animal-to-make-its-own-antibiotic-1105078588.html
December 5, 2022, 10:23 PM
Erythromycin is a type of antibiotic used to treat a number of bacterial infections, and until now, the antibiotic was thought to be only made by actinobacteria. Researchers are now revealing an unlikely animal which synthesizes its own erythromycin.
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