Greece Trying to Present Its Issues With Turkey as Ankara's Problems With NATO
https://sputniknews.com/20230102/greece-trying-to-present-its-issues-with-turkey-as-ankaras-problems-with-nato--1105988388.html
January 2, 2023, 9:46 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Monday that Athens was trying to present its issues in bilateral relations with Ankara as Turkey's problems with NATO and the United States.
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Suspect in Machete Attack on New York Police Wanted to Join Taliban, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230102/suspect-in-machete-attack-on-new-york-police-wanted-to-join-taliban-reports-say-1105987412.html
January 2, 2023, 9:23 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) A suspect in a machete attack on police officers in New York wanted to join the Taliban*, Americain media reported, citing the law enforcement.
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South Korean President Says People Fed Up With 'For Show-Only' Summits Between North and South
https://sputniknews.com/20230102/south-korean-president-says-people-fed-up-with-for-show-only-summits-between-north-and-south-1105988095.html
January 2, 2023, 8:53 AM
SEOUL (Sputnik) - South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Monday that people were fed up with summits between the leaders of South Korea and North Korea that were "for show only," though there should always be an open door for talks between the two counties.
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Nigeria’s Ex-President Obasanjo Endorses Peter Obi For February Election Race
https://sputniknews.com/20230102/nigerias-ex-president-obasanjo-endorses-peter-obi-for-february-election-race-1105987567.html
January 2, 2023, 8:25 AM
Next month, Nigerian citizens will be casting their vote in the country’s 2023 general elections. Nigerians are expected to choose a successor to incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari, whose second term is coming to end on May 29, 2023, as well as cast their ballots in parliamentary and state elections.
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At Least 4 People Dead, 13 Injured in Helicopter Collision in Eastern Australia
https://sputniknews.com/20230102/at-least-4-people-dead-13-injured-in-helicopter-collision-in-eastern-australia--1105987241.html
January 2, 2023, 8:06 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) At least four people have died and 13 people have been injured as a result of a collision of two helicopters on Monday near the eastern Australian city of Gold Coast, local media reported.
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Relations Between Prince William and Harry ‘Hanging by a Thread’: Report
https://sputniknews.com/20230102/relations-between-prince-william-and-harry-hanging-by-a-thread-report---1105986424.html
January 2, 2023, 7:47 AM
Last month, media reports said that Prince William will be “unlikely” to make up with his brother, the Duke of Sussex, because he is thought to be angry about Prince Harry allegedly showing “disrespect” toward Queen Elizabeth II while she was alive.
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Scientists Reveal Blood Group With High Risk of Early Stroke
https://sputniknews.com/20230102/scientists-reveal-blood-group-with-high-risk-of-early-stroke-1105986289.html
January 2, 2023, 7:21 AM
According to statistics, myocardial infarction, also known as heart attack, causes more than 4 million deaths in Europe and northern Asia every year, accounting for about a third of all deaths in developed countries. A new study takes a step towards its diagnosis.
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Transit of Vessels Through Dardanelles Suspended Over Heavy Fog
https://sputniknews.com/20230102/transit-of-vessels-through-dardanelles-suspended-over-heavy-fog-1105985943.html
January 2, 2023, 7:06 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) The transit of vessels through the Dardanelles has been suspended due to heavy fog, the Turkish Straits Vessel Traffic Service said on Monday.
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Hog Wild: Sweden Suffering Boar Invasion
https://sputniknews.com/20230102/hog-wild-sweden-suffering-boar-invasion-1105985599.html
January 2, 2023, 6:01 AM
Several decades after their re-introduction, Sweden's wild boar population has exploded from hundreds to hundreds of thousands, becoming the single largest reason for dog injuries, as well as a bane for the nation's farms.
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Jeremy Renner in ‘Critical But Stable Condition’ After Weather-Related Incident
https://sputniknews.com/20230102/jeremy-renner-in-critical-but-stable-condition-after-weather-related-incident--1105984874.html
January 2, 2023, 5:41 AM
In mid-December, Renner shared a photo of snow in Washoe County, Nevada, where he owns a home, writing on his Twitter page, “Lake Tahoe snowfall is no joke.”
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Kim Jong-un Pays Tribute to Memory of North Korea’s Former Leaders
https://sputniknews.com/20230102/kim-jong-un-pays-tribute-to-memory-of-north-koreas-former-leaders-1105984768.html
January 2, 2023, 5:25 AM
SEOUL (Sputnik) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the Kumsusan Palace of the Sun in Pyongyang on the occasion of the New Year, the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reports.
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Number of Immigrants Facing Deportation From US Jumps By Nearly A Third – Report
https://sputniknews.com/20230102/number-of-immigrants-facing-deportation-from-us-jumps-by-nearly-a-third--report-1105984056.html
January 2, 2023, 3:47 AM
A new report suggests that contrary to mainstream media narratives, efforts to deport immigrants from the US have continued at a record pace.
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Northern California Residents Left Stranded As Deadly Flood Breaches Levee
https://sputniknews.com/20230102/northern-california-residents-left-stranded-as-deadly-flood-breaches-levee-1105983871.html
January 2, 2023, 3:32 AM
Those dealing with historic flooding in Sacramento suburbs could be in for a nasty surprise later this week as heavy rains return.
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Venezuela Ready to Normalize Relations With US, Maduro Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230102/venezuela-ready-to-normalize-relations-with-us-maduro-says-1105983589.html
January 2, 2023, 2:59 AM
CARACAS (Sputnik) - The government of Venezuela is prepared to advance in the process of normalizing political and diplomatic relations with the United States, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says.
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Israeli Strikes Cause Damascus Airport to Suspend Service, At Least 2 Killed
https://sputniknews.com/20230102/just-in---israeli-strikes-cause-damascus-airport-to-suspend-service-2-killed-1105983387.html
January 2, 2023, 1:26 AM
Two soldiers were killed following a military strike on Monday which targeted the Damascus International airport in Syria.
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Multiple Fatalities, Dozens of Injuries: For America, A New Year Brings New Violence
https://sputniknews.com/20230102/multiple-fatalities-dozens-of-injuries-for-america-a-new-year-brings-new-violence-1105983217.html
January 2, 2023, 1:17 AM
From cops in New York injured in a shocking machete attack near Times Square, to shootings at festivals and parties, one of America’s most dangerous holidays lived up to its reputation this year.
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At Least 150 Injured in Baghdad During New Year Celebrations, According to Health Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20230102/at-least-150-injured-in-baghdad-during-new-year-celebrations-according-to-health-ministry-1105983097.html
January 2, 2023, 12:30 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least 150 people were injured in the Iraqi capital of Baghdad due to fireworks on New Year's Eve, the country’s health authorities inform.
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Merkel and Hollande’s Confessions Represent ‘Formalization of Betrayal’ by West Says Russian Senator
https://sputniknews.com/20230102/merkel-and-hollandes-confessions-represent-formalization-of-betrayal-by-west-says-russian-senator-1105982754.html
January 2, 2023, 12:02 AM
An influential member of Russia’s Federation Council wrote that the former EU leaders admitting they never intended to honor the Minsk agreements means they have the blood of the thousands of victims of the Donbass civil war on their hands.
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Over 30 Terrorist Suspects Arrested in Southern Turkey
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/over-30-terrorist-suspects-arrested-in-southern-turkey-1105982647.html
January 1, 2023, 11:37 PM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - More than 30 terrorist suspects have been arrested in Turkey’s southernmost province of Hatay during a special operation, The Daily Sabah reports.
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Armed Attack on Mexican Jail Leaves 14 Dead While 24 Escaped
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/just-in---armed-attack-on-mexican-jail-leaves-14-dead-while-24-escaped-1105982443.html
January 1, 2023, 10:36 PM
An unknown number of gunmen who were aboard armored vehicles left 14 people dead including 10 prison guards.
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UK Branch of Extinction Rebellion Climate Movement Vows to End Public Disruption Acts
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/uk-branch-of-extinction-rebellion-climate-movement-vows-to-end-public-disruption-acts-1105982301.html
January 1, 2023, 10:29 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - UK branch of the Extinction Rebellion environmental movement pledged to temporarily halt acts of public disruption, according to the activist group's statement.
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Brazilian President Ready to Restart Relations With Russia in Many Spheres, Says Matvienko
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/brazilian-president-ready-to-restart-relations-with-russia-in-many-spheres-says-matvienko-1105982008.html
January 1, 2023, 9:19 PM
BRASILIA (Sputnik) - Speaker of the upper chamber of the Russian parliament, Valentina Matvienko, said on Sunday that Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva confirmed his readiness and interest in restarting relations between the two countries in many spheres.
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Brazilian President Lula da Silva Sworn Into Office Marking His Third Term
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/brazilian-president-lula-da-silva-sworn-into-office-marking-his-third-term-1105981870.html
January 1, 2023, 9:16 PM
On Sunday the 77-year-old leftist was sworn into office for his third term as Brazil’s president. The ceremony took place before Congress in the country’s capital of Brasilia. In October Lula had defeated former President Jair Bolsonaro in a tight race, and the latter has since snubbed his duties of peacefully transitioning power to his successor.
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Blinken Says He Discussed Keeping Communications Open With Incoming Chinese Foreign Minister
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/blinken-says-he-discussed-keeping-communications-open-with-incoming-chinese-foreign-minister-1105981769.html
January 1, 2023, 7:37 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday that he spoke by telephone with incoming Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang and discussed bilateral ties and the need to keep communication lines open.
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Scholar Reveals How Ancient Egyptians Probably Removed Brains From Would-Be Mummies
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/scholar-reveals-how-ancient-egyptians-probably-removed-brains-from-would-be-mummies-1105981007.html
January 1, 2023, 6:45 PM
The proposed method used for brain extraction apparently involved whisking the contents of an embalmed body's cranium to the point where the brain becomes liquid and can be simply poured out.
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Russian Army to Hold 9 International Military Exercises in 2023
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/russian-army-to-hold-9-international-military-exercises-in-2023---1105977332.html
January 1, 2023, 6:45 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian army will hold nine international exercises this year, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday.
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Russia's Matvienko Conveys Putin's Message to Brazil's President, Moscow Awaits His Visit
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/russias-matvienko-conveys-putins-message-to-brazils-president-moscow-awaits-his-visit-1105981492.html
January 1, 2023, 6:42 PM
BRASILIA (Sputnik) - Russian upper house chairwoman Valentina Matvienko said on Sunday that she conveyed the message of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the Brazilian president and confirmed that his visit is expected in Moscow.
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Record Number of Migrants Crossed English Channel to Get to UK in 2022 - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/record-number-of-migrants-crossed-english-channel-to-get-to-uk-in-2022---reports-1105980797.html
January 1, 2023, 5:51 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A record 45,700 people have traveled to the United Kingdom across the English Channel in small boats in 2022, up more than 60% compared to 2021, British media reported on Sunday, citing figures released by the country's government.
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Armed Man Detained by Cops After Attempting to Infiltrate Lula da Silva's Inauguration - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/armed-man-detained-by-cops-after-attempting-to-infiltrate-lula-da-silvas-inauguration---reports-1105980378.html
January 1, 2023, 5:00 PM
The inauguration of Lula da Silva, who won the Brazilian presidential election last year, took place on January 1 in the country's capital.
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South Korea, US, Japan Say North's 'Provocations' Will Deepen Its Isolation
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/south-korea-us-japan-say-norths-provocations-will-deepen-its-isolation-1105980148.html
January 1, 2023, 4:21 PM
SEOUL (Sputnik) - Senior diplomats from South Korea, the United States and Japan held three-way phone consultations, condemning Pyongyang's first missile launch in 2023 and warning that such "provocations" will drive the country into further isolation, the South Korean Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.
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Life Outside the Bloc: How Did Brexit Take Place?
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/life-outside-the-bloc-how-did-brexit-take-place-1105977616.html
January 1, 2023, 3:30 PM
In June 2016, more than half of Brits who voted in the referendum on the UK's withdrawal from the European Union backed the country's independence from the bloc. The decision plunged Britain into a lengthy transition process before it finally left the EU on January 31, 2020.
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Drought in Kenya May Continue For One More Year, Committee Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/drought-in-kenya-may-continue-for-one-more-year-committee-says-1105978739.html
January 1, 2023, 3:22 PM
Other nations in the Horn of Africa are also facing severe droughts, which undermine the normal functioning of the agricultural sector, threatening food security and reducing the production of key export products.
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Uganda Airlines to Launch Flights to UK
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/uganda-airlines-to-launch-flights-to-the-uk-1105978832.html
January 1, 2023, 2:50 PM
The East African national carrier was founded in 2018 as a revival of the older Uganda Airlines, which flew from 1976 to 2011. The company currently flies to eleven destinations in East Africa and the Middle East. It is seeking to expand its network to Asia and Europe.
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'Giant Meteoroid' Will Obliterate Earth in 28th Century, 'Time Traveler' Claims
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/giant-meteoroid-will-obliterate-earth-in-28th-century-time-traveler-claims-1105976739.html
January 1, 2023, 1:57 PM
The author of one of the latest doomsday predictions has claimed that humanity will escape Earth's destruction by colonizing Mars.
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One Person Killed, 9 Injured in Shooting in US State of Alabama on New Year Eve
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/one-person-killed-9-injured-in-shooting-in-us-state-of-alabama-on-new-year-eve-1105976858.html
January 1, 2023, 1:41 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - One person died and nine others were injured in a shooting in the US city of Mobile, Alabama, on New Year’s Eve, American media reported on Sunday, citing police.
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Ukrainian Missile Attacks Killed Almost 170 People in LPR in 2022
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/ukrainian-missile-attacks-killed-almost-170-people-in-lpr-in-2022--1105976474.html
January 1, 2023, 1:24 PM
LUGANSK (Sputnik) - About 170 civilians, including 21 children, were killed in the Lugansk People's Republic (LPR) last year due to shelling by Ukrainian troops, the representative office of the LPR in the Joint Center for Control and Coordination of issues related to Ukraine's war crimes (JCCC) said on Sunday.
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Kosovo Wants to Increase NATO Presence in Order to 'Strengthen Security'
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/kosovo-wants-to-increase-nato-presence-in-order-to-strengthen-security-1105976102.html
January 1, 2023, 1:11 PM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - Kosovo intends to increase the presence of NATO military personnel in the republic for the sake of strengthening peace and security in Western Balkans, Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti said on Sunday.
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At Least Nine People Killed in Stampede on New Year's Eve in Ugandan Capital - Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/at-least-9-people-killed-in-stampede-on-new-years-eve-in-ugandan-capital---reports-1105975932.html
January 1, 2023, 12:31 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A stampede at a shopping center in the Ugandan capital of Kampala on New Year’s Eve left at least nine people dead, local media reported on Sunday, citing police.
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NASA Probe Recovering Memory After Radiation Surge
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/nasa-probe-recovering-memory-after-radiation-surge-1105966829.html
January 1, 2023, 12:11 PM
The spacecraft was studying Jupiter. The gas giant is believed to be the oldest planet in the Solar System, with any information about it potentially sheding light on the evolution of the latter.
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India, Pakistan Exchange Lists of Nuclear Facilities, Prisoners
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/india-pakistan-exchange-lists-of-nuclear-facilities-prisoners-1105973941.html
January 1, 2023, 11:53 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - India and Pakistan have exchanged lists of nuclear facilities and prisoners, the Indian Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.
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Eurozone Economy May Shrink This Year Due to Energy Crisis, High Inflation
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/eurozone-economy-may-shrink-this-year-due-to-energy-crisis-high-inflation-1105974815.html
January 1, 2023, 11:38 AM
Europe is trying to tackle dwindling fuel supplies from Russia, caused by Western countries' tight sanctions against Moscow that were imposed shortly after the start of the special military operation in Ukraine in late February.
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UK's Scarborough Cancels New Year Fireworks Due to Walrus Spotted in Harbor
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/uks-scarborough-cancels-new-year-fireworks-due-to-walrus-spotted-in-harbor-1105974677.html
January 1, 2023, 10:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The authorities of the British resort town of Scarborough canceled New Year’s fireworks over concerns that it could scare a walrus that was spotted in the harbor, UK media reported.
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Erdogan: More Than 16Mln Tonnes of Agricultural Products Exported via Grain Corridor
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/erdogan-more-than-16mln-tonnes-of-agricultural-products-exported-via-grain-corridor-1105973793.html
January 1, 2023, 10:34 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - More than 16 million tonnes of agricultural products were exported from Ukraine under the grain deal, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
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Lebanese Army Rescued 232 Migrants After Shipwreck
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/lebanese-army-rescued-232-migrants-after-shipwreck-1105972983.html
January 1, 2023, 10:14 AM
BEIRUT (Sputnik) - The Lebanese army said that it carried out a rescue operation with the support of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to evacuate 232 illegal migrants from a sunken ship off the coast of the city of Selaata.
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Colombian President Announces Ceasefire With Rebel Groups Until June 30
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/colombian-president-announces-ceasefire-with-rebel-groups-until-june-30-1105973294.html
January 1, 2023, 10:09 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Sunday a bilateral ceasefire with the radical left-wing group National Liberation Army (ELN), the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), and other rebel groups from January 1 to June 30.
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Chinese Media Says Washington 'in No Position' to Lecture Beijing How to Deal With Moscow
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/chinese-media-says-washington-in-no-position-to-lecture-beijing-how-to-deal-with-moscow-1105971936.html
January 1, 2023, 9:14 AM
On Saturday, Chinese President Xi Jinping underscored that relations between Moscow and Beijing may "find new opportunities for growth" in 2023.
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Kim Jong-un Accuses US of Creating ‘Asian Version of NATO’
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/kim-jong-un-accuses-us-of-creating-asian-version-of-nato-1105971689.html
January 1, 2023, 8:14 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said on Sunday that the United States, under the pretext of strengthening cooperation with South Korea and Japan, was creating an "Asian version of NATO."
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Russia Seeks to Expand Parliamentary Cooperation With Mozambique, Council Speaker Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/russia-seeks-to-expand-parliamentary-cooperation-with-mozambique-council-speaker-says-1105966948.html
January 1, 2023, 8:10 AM
Valentina Matviyenko arrived in Brazil to officially represent Russia at the inauguration of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as the President of the BRICS member country.
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US Aid to Ukraine May Weaken America’s ‘Deterring Capacity’ in East Asia: Report
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/us-aid-to-ukraine-may-weaken-americas-deterring-capacity-in-east-asia-report-1105965788.html
January 1, 2023, 6:56 AM
Since the beginning of the ongoing Russian special operation in Ukraine, the US has sent more than $40 billion worth of arms to Kiev. This is something that Moscow says actually makes Washington a direct party to the Ukrainian conflict.
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Scientists Discover New Organ in Human Body
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/scientists-discover-new-organ-in-human-body-1105965372.html
January 1, 2023, 6:02 AM
The discovery is highly relevant to treating cancer, as radiotherapy can cause complications with these new organs and doctors need to take them into account.
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Casualties Reported as Explosion Hits Military Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/explosion-occured-at-military-airport-of-kabul-some-people-dead-or-injured-interior-ministry-1105966101.html
January 1, 2023, 5:49 AM
KABUL (Sputnik) - The explosion occurred on Sunday at a military airport in the Afghan capital of Kabul, Interior Ministry spokesman Nafi Takoor said, adding that some people were killed or injured as a result of the incident.
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Over 30% of Germans Believe West Should Push Kiev Into Peace Talks With Moscow: Poll
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/over-30-of-germans-believe-west-should-push-kiev-into-peace-talks-with-moscow-poll-1105962687.html
January 1, 2023, 5:22 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Almost a third of Germans believe that the West needs to convince Kiev to start negotiations with Moscow on a ceasefire, a poll conducted by the sociological company YouGov for the newspaper Welt am Sonntag showed on Saturday.
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Russian Cabinet Extends Temporary Rules for Leasing of Foreign Aircraft Until 2024
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/russian-cabinet-extends-temporary-rules-for-leasing-of-foreign-aircraft-until-2024-1105962500.html
January 1, 2023, 5:15 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian government has extended temporary rules for leasing of foreign aircraft for Russian air carriers until 2024, according to a decree on the government's legal portal.
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Canada to Require Air Travelers From China to Present Negative COVID-19 Test Result
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/canada-to-require-air-travelers-from-china-to-present-negative-covid-19-test-result-1105962360.html
January 1, 2023, 4:05 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Canada is introducing a mandatory coronavirus test for plane passengers arriving from China, the country’s government informs.
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Poll: Nearly Half of UK Wants Prince Harry Stripped of Royal Title Following Netflix Drama
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/poll-nearly-half-of-uk-wants-prince-harry-stripped-of-royal-title-following-netflix-drama-1105962175.html
January 1, 2023, 3:33 AM
While a slim majority still believes the royal couple should be invited to the upcoming coronation of Britain’s next king, the findings indicate Harry and Meghan’s participation in a Netflix documentary may have hurt their public image more than it helped.
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Kim Jong-Un Calls to Boost Nuclear Missile Production ‘Exponentially’ as Korean Tensions Grow
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/kim-jong-un-calls-to-boost-nuclear-missile-production-exponentially-as-korean-tensions-grow-1105961898.html
January 1, 2023, 2:30 AM
Pyongyang’s apparent plans to upgrade its military capacities comes as prospects for a lasting peace on the peninsula have dimmed amid tit-for-tat military tests.
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Morocco Prohibits Entry of All Travelers From China Amid Rising COVID Cases
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/morocco-prohibits-entry-of-all-travelers-from-china-amid-rising-covid-cases-1105961777.html
January 1, 2023, 1:57 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Moroccan authorities have banned all people arriving from China from entering the country, amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
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Kiev Regime Tried (And Failed) to Shake Down Israel for Weapons in Exchange for UN Vote – Report
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/kiev-regime-tried-and-failed-to-shake-down-israel-for-weapons-in-exchange-for-un-vote--report-1105961437.html
January 1, 2023, 12:34 AM
The public admission that Ukrainian officials see their UN votes as little more than leverage to extract concessions from their counterparts suggests an unprincipled and highly transactional understanding of global politics.
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Shooting in Stockholm Suburbs Results in One Person Dead
https://sputniknews.com/20230101/shooting-in-stockholm-suburbs-results-in-one-person-dead-1105961329.html
January 1, 2023, 12:01 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - One person died and two others were injured in a shooting in the suburbs of Stockholm, the Swedish police inform.
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Assange Requests Leave From Prison to Attend Funeral of Style Icon, Supporter Vivienne Westwood
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/assange-requests-leave-from-prison-to-attend-funeral-of-style-icon-supporter-vivienne-westwood-1105961110.html
December 31, 2022, 10:29 PM
The wife of one of the world’s most famous political prisoners says his legal team is asking that he be allowed a brief leave from HM Prison Belmarsh – but authorities say they’re unlikely to grant it.
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Two Syrian Servicemen Injured in Drone Attack in Latakia Province - Russian Military
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/two-syrian-servicemen-injured-in-drone-attack-in-latakia-province---russian-military-1105960890.html
December 31, 2022, 9:02 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two Syrian servicemen were injured in a terrorist drone strike in the Syrian province of Latakia, Maj. Gen. Oleg Yegorov, deputy head of the Russian Defense Ministry's Center for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria, said on Saturday.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin Delivers New Year Address to the Nation
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/russian-president-vladimir-putin-delivers-new-year-address-to-the-nation-1105957642.html
December 31, 2022, 9:00 PM
The Russian leader recorded his traditional end-of-year speech, wishing happy holidays to his compatriots and listing the most important changes and challenges that the country faced in 2022.
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Year-End Review: The Good, Bad & Ugly of the Biden Administration in 2022
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/year-end-review-the-good-bad--ugly-of-the-biden-administration-in-2022-1105866531.html
December 31, 2022, 8:00 PM
As the year comes to a close, it is worth looking back at 2022 - but more specifically, the good, the bad, and the ugly of US President Joe Biden’s second year in office.
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North Korean Drones Fail to Obtain Meaningful Information - South Korean Military
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/north-korean-drones-fail-to-obtain-meaningful-information---south-korean-military-1105960621.html
December 31, 2022, 7:57 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - South Korean Defense Ministry on Saturday announced that the North Korean drones that infiltrated South Korean territory could not have obtained any meaningful information.
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Musk Loses Over $200 Billion in Record Blow to His Wealth
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/musk-loses-over-200-billion-in-record-blow-to-his-wealth--1105960214.html
December 31, 2022, 6:56 PM
With Musk now ranked number two in the billionaires’ index, it is French magnate Bernard Arnault who holds the unofficial title of the wealthiest person in the world today.
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North Korea Fired One Short-Range Ballistic Missile Toward Sea of Japan - S. Korean Military
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missile-towards-sea-of-japan-reports-1105960366.html
December 31, 2022, 6:41 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korea test-fired its first short-range ballistic missile in 2023, launching it toward the Sea of Japan on Sunday, the South Korean military has detailed.
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Solar Winds May Have Brought 'Water' to Moon, Study Claims
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/solar-winds-may-have-brought-water-to-moon-study-claims-1105959996.html
December 31, 2022, 5:51 PM
The model developed by the team behind the new research hints at the presence of a greater abundance of hydrogen near the Moon's poles.
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Turkey Agrees to Withdraw Troops From Syria Should Damascus Take Political Steps
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/turkey-agrees-to-withdraw-troops-from-syria-should-damascus-take-political-steps---ankara-1105959798.html
December 31, 2022, 5:03 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The withdrawal of Turkish troops from Syria requires steps in the political process, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Saturday.
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Turkey to Discuss With US Purchase of F-16 Fighters in January, Defense Minister Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/turkey-to-discuss-with-us-purchase-of-f-16-fighters-in-january-defense-minister-says-1105959671.html
December 31, 2022, 4:54 PM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - The Turkish delegation will hold talks with the US authorities on the purchase of F-16 fighter jets in January, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said on Saturday.
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Putin: Russia Won't Give Up Under Pressure, Must Fight
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/putin-russia-wont-give-up-under-pressure-must-fight-1105958925.html
December 31, 2022, 4:04 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia does not yield to foreign pressure and will fight for its interests as long as it takes, President Vladimir Putin said on Saturday.
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Digitalization Brings Kenyans ePlatform to Pay for State Services Online
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/digitalization-brings-kenyans-eplatform-to-pay-for-state-services-online-1105957259.html
December 31, 2022, 3:00 PM
President William Ruto promised to increase the number of government services accessible online from 300 to 5000 in a period of six months earlier this month to make sure that Kenyans across the country, as well as in the diaspora, have simple access to the services.
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Putin Awards Commander of Russian Forces in Ukraine With High Military Award
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/putin-awards-commander-of-russian-forces-in-ukraine-with-high-military-award-1105958098.html
December 31, 2022, 2:57 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday presented a state award to Sergei Surovikin, the general in charge of Russia's military operation in Ukraine.
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Scientist Warns of Fallout From Erupting Volcanoes That Woke Up in 2022
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/scientist-warns-of-fallout-from-erupting-volcanoes-that-woke-up-in-2022-1105956897.html
December 31, 2022, 2:40 PM
The outgoing year has seen the reawakening of several massive volcanoes, with one of them - Fagradalsfjall off the coast of Iceland – being dormant since the 13th century.
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How the Populations of Former USSR Countries Have Changed
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/how-the-populations-of-former-ussr-countries-have-changed-1105946470.html
December 31, 2022, 2:08 PM
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), a country that marked the history of the 20th century, was formed on December 30, 1922.
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Tesla Experienced Worst Annual Stock Drop of 65% in 2022
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/tesla-experienced-worst-annual-stock-drop-of-65-in-2022--1105956065.html
December 31, 2022, 1:38 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US electric car maker Tesla experienced its worst annual stock decline of 65% in 2022, US business media reported.
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Russian FM Lavrov & Turkey's Cavusoglu Hold Phone Talks on Syrian Peace Settlement
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/russian-fm-lavrov--turkeys-cavusoglu-hold-phone-talks-on-syrian-peace-settlement-1105955447.html
December 31, 2022, 1:16 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed coordination of steps in the settlement of the Syrian conflict during a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu, Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday.
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Ex-FTX Chief Bankman-Fried Plans to Plead Not Guilty to Fraud Charges, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/ex-ftx-chief-bankman-fried-plans-to-plead-not-guilty-to-fraud-charges-reports-say-1105953983.html
December 31, 2022, 1:07 PM
The 30-year-old crypto businessman, charged with fraud and money laundering, was recently placed under house arrest at his parents' home in California after he was released from custody on a $250 million bail package last week.
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Heading to the US: Four Human Skulls Discovered in Mexico Airport Luggage
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/heading-to-the-us-four-human-skulls-discovered-in-mexico-airport-luggage-1105953772.html
December 31, 2022, 1:05 PM
The skulls were sent from the western coastal state of Michoacan, notorious for its levels of violence. Authorities have confiscated the gruesome parcel for further investigation but didn't share any information on the identity of the sender.
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Putin: West Uses Ukrainian People to Divide and Weaken Russia, We Won't Allow That
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/putin-west-uses-ukrainian-people-to-divide-and-weaken-russia-we-wont-allow-that-1105954655.html
December 31, 2022, 12:05 PM
Russia has been conducting a special military operation in Ukraine since February 24.
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Algeria's President Calls on France to Abandon 'Colonizer Complex'
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/algerias-president-calls-on-france-to-abandon-colonizer-complex-1105950204.html
December 31, 2022, 12:00 PM
Born in 1945, Abdelmadjid Tebboune has been serving as the North African country's president and minister of defense since December 2019. He also was Algeria's prime minister from May to August 2017 and minister of housing in 2001–2002 and 2012–2017.
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How the USSR Changed the Face of the World
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/how-the-ussr-changed-the-face-of-the-world-1105953088.html
December 31, 2022, 11:48 AM
On December 30, 2022, Russians and others across the globe commemorated the 100th anniversary of the formation of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). How did the 70 years of the USSR change the world?
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Somalia Gov't Challenges Genel Energy’s Claim of Oil Rights in Breakaway Somaliland
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/somalia-govt-challenges-genel-energys-claim-of-oil-rights-in-breakaway-somaliland-1105946300.html
December 31, 2022, 11:41 AM
Recent oil discoveries in East African countries such as Uganda and Kenya, as well as gas discoveries in Mozambique and Tanzania, have drawn international oil companies' attention to other parts of the region. Somalia is perceived as a highly prospective country with rich hydrocarbon resources.
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Algeria to Issue Visas on Arrival For Sahara-Bound Tourists
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/algeria-to-issue-visas-on-arrival-for-sahara-bound-tourists-1105951974.html
December 31, 2022, 11:18 AM
Africa's largest country doesn’t attract as many tourists as neighboring states in the Maghreb region, such as Morocco and Tunisia. In recent years, however, it has stepped up efforts to boost the tourism sector.
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Greek Citizens Concerned About High Energy Prices, Blame EU Policies
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/greek-citizens-concerned-about-high-energy-prices-blame-eu-policies-1105943958.html
December 31, 2022, 11:00 AM
HERAKLION, Greece (Sputnik) - Greek citizens living on the island of Crete are concerned over high energy prices while also blaming the European Union for mismanaging its energy policy, leading, in their opinion, to the current situation, according to the people surveyed by Sputnik.
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From Hitler Youth to Papacy: Life and Legacy of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/from-hitler-youth-to-papacy-life-and-legacy-of-pope-emeritus-benedict-xvi-1105892594.html
December 31, 2022, 10:48 AM
His Holiness Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the 265th leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 95.
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US Keeps Building Advanced Radar on Palau to Keep Eye on China Amid Growing Tensions
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/us-keeps-building-advanced-radar-on-palau-to-keep-eye-on-china-amid-growing-tensions-1105946601.html
December 31, 2022, 10:43 AM
In 2020, Palau encouraged the US to build a military base on the island to deter China, which the Pacific nation accused of "ongoing destabilizing activities."
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Scholars: Supply and Demand Fluctuations to Have More Effect on Global Oil Markets Than Price Cap
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/scholars-supply-and-demand-fluctuations-to-have-more-effect-on-global-oil-markets-than-price-cap-1105948271.html
December 31, 2022, 9:45 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) The Western price cap on Russian oil as well as Moscow's retaliatory ban on oil supplies to countries that adopted it will not be as significant for global oil markets as the potential recession crisis or other issues with global supply, experts told Sputnik.
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China's Xi Ready to Maintain Close Cooperation With Putin in 2023
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/chinas-xi-ready-to-maintain-close-cooperation-with-putin-in-2023-1105949069.html
December 31, 2022, 9:38 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - Chinese President Xi Jinping, in a New Year telegram to Russian President Vladimir Putin, expressed the willingness to maintain close contacts with him in the new year, Chinese television reported on Saturday.
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Retired Pope Benedict XVI Dies at Age 95
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/retired-pope-benedict-xvi-dies-at-age-95-1105850388.html
December 31, 2022, 9:34 AM
Pope Francis asked during his weekly audience that a special prayer be said for Pope Emeritus Benedict, his predecessor, who was "very sick."
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Drought's Impact on Kenya’s Economic Growth in 2022 Softer Than Expected – Media
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/droughts-impact-on-kenyas-economic-growth-in-2022-softer-than-expected--media-1105944924.html
December 31, 2022, 9:10 AM
According to the UN, the Horn of Africa has been hit by its most severe drought in 40 years, which has had an impact on tens of millions of people, seriously threatening food security and hindering the development of countries in the region.
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Russian Armed Forces' Victory Inevitable, Russian Defense Minister Shoigu Says
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/russian-armed-forces-victory-inevitable-russian-defense-minister-shoigu-says-1105948140.html
December 31, 2022, 9:06 AM
In his New Year message to Russian servicemen on Saturday, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, in particular, signaled Moscow's readiness to fight for the right to speak Russian.
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Turkey Agrees to Withdraw Troops From Syria After Trilateral Talks in Moscow
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/turkey-agrees-to-withdraw-troops-from-syria-after-trilateral-talks-in-moscow--1105944663.html
December 31, 2022, 8:02 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ankara agreed to withdraw troops from Syrian territory following trilateral talks between the defense ministers of Russia, Syria and Turkey in Moscow on Wednesday, Syrian media reported, citing anonymous sources in Damascus.
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North Korea’s Draft Budget for Next Year Submitted for Approval
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/north-koreas-draft-budget-for-next-year-submitted-for-approval--1105943840.html
December 31, 2022, 7:51 AM
SEOUL (Sputnik) - North Korea’s Political Bureau has accepted the draft state budget for 2023 during the 6th Enlarged Plenary Meeting of the 8th Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reports on Saturday.
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Pentagon Says Awarded $7.8 Bln in F-35 Contract to Lockheed Martin
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/pentagon-says-awarded-78-bln-in-f-35-contract-to-lockheed-martin-1105942802.html
December 31, 2022, 7:06 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Defense Department has concluded a nearly $8 billion-contract for F-35 fighter jets with Lockheed Martin, the Pentagon has announced.
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US Arms Sales to NATO Allies Almost Double in 2022: Report
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/us-arms-sales-to-nato-allies-almost-double-in-2022-report--1105943652.html
December 31, 2022, 6:49 AM
Apart from sending arms to its NATO allies, the Biden administration also continues to supply Kiev with weapons, something that Moscow warns will only further aggravate the Ukraine conflict.
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Egypt Lifts Import Conditions, Increases Private Sector Role to Get IMF's $3 Bln Support– Media
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/egypt-lifts-import-conditions-increases-private-sector-role-to-get-imfs-3-bln-support-media-1105923933.html
December 31, 2022, 6:43 AM
Egypt secured the 46-month financial support from the International Monetary Fund earlier in December. Lifting import curbs was among the key requirements for receiving the aid provided by the IMF.
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Moscow Expects Unfriendly States' Companies to Sell Stakes in Russian Assets at Half-Price
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/moscow-expects-unfriendly-states-companies-to-sell-stakes-in-russian-assets-at-half-price-1105942926.html
December 31, 2022, 6:35 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia's Finance Ministry on Friday published a list of conditions for the withdrawal of companies from unfriendly countries from Russia, obliging them to sell their stock at a discount of 50% of their market value.
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Lockheed Martin to Extend Engineering Support for Navy Ship Defense System
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/lockheed-martin-to-extend-engineering-support-for-navy-ship-defense-system-1105942247.html
December 31, 2022, 6:32 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems has won a more than $64 million contract expansion to provide engineering support for the US Navy's Ship Self-Defense System, the US Department of Defense has announced.
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Russian Automobile Industry Considers EU, Africa, Asia as Priority Markets
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/russian-automobile-industry-considers-eu-africa-asia-as-priority-markets-1105943529.html
December 31, 2022, 5:53 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Priority export markets for Russian cars are the countries of the European Union, Africa, Asia and Latin America, the development strategy for the Russian automobile industry until 2035 revealed on Friday.
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Average Gas Futures Price This Year at Over $1,260 Per Thousand Cubic Meters
https://sputniknews.com/20221231/average-gas-futures-price-this-year-at-over-1260-per-thousand-cubic-meters--1105943088.html
December 31, 2022, 5:49 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The average annual price for gas futures in Europe this year amounted to $1,260.8 per thousand cubic meters, according to data from the London-based ICE exchange.
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