NHL's Ivan Provorov Jerseys Sell Out Online After Russian Orthodox Christian Declined 'Pride' Colors
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/nhls-ivan-provorov-jerseys-sell-out-online-after-russian-orthodox-christian-declined-pride-colors-1106521355.html
January 20, 2023, 10:34 AM
A Russian player in the National Hockey League (NHL), Ivan Provorov unleashed controversy on January 17 after declining to wear a jersey with LGBTQ+ "Pride" markings during pregame warm-ups with the Philadelphia Flyers team, citing religious objections.
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British Union Announces 10 More Ambulance Workers' Strikes
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/btitish-union-announces-10-more-ambulance-workers-strikes-1106522926.html
January 20, 2023, 10:31 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - One of the UK's biggest trade unions, Unite, announced on Friday 10 additional strikes by ambulance workers to force the government of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to compromise in their wage dispute.
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RT Accounts Frozen in France, Bank Did This at Authorities' Behest, Broadcaster's Head Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/rt-accounts-frozen-in-france-bank-did-this-by-authorities-order-broadcasters-head-says-1106522593.html
January 20, 2023, 10:28 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Bank accounts of the RT France broadcaster's desk have been frozen in France, Ksenia Fedorova, the broadcaster's editor-in-chief, said on Friday, adding that the bank refers to the authorities' order.
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Pentagon Chief Urges Allies to 'Dig Deeper' for Ukraine as West Mulls Sending Tanks to Kiev
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/pentagon-chief-urges-allies-to-dig-deeper-for-ukraine-as-west-mulls-funneling-more-weapons-to-kiev-1106522136.html
January 20, 2023, 10:22 AM
Western defense ministers gathered at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany on January 20 to discuss further military aid to Ukraine amid continued debate among allies whether they should supply the Kiev regime with tanks.
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Russian President's Envoy for Afghanistan Says There is Evidence US Secretly Sponsoring Daesh
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/russian-presidents-envoy-for-afghanistan-says-there-is-evidence-us-secretly-sponsoring-daesh-1106520915.html
January 20, 2023, 9:32 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - There is evidence that the United States is trying to establish ties with the opponents of the current authorities of Afghanistan and secretly sponsor the Daesh* terrorist organization, Russian special presidential envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov said on Friday.
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Airbus Helicopters Ready to Help in Investigation of Helicopter Crash Near Kiev
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/airbus-helicopters-ready-to-help-in-investigation-of-helicopter-crash-near-kiev-1106520794.html
January 20, 2023, 9:21 AM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The Franco-German company Airbus Helicopters told RIA Novosti on Friday that it is ready to help in the investigation of the helicopter crash in the city of Brovary, which is located in the Kiev region.
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US Reportedly Opposes Calls by Some EU States to Lower Russia Oil Price Cap
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/us-reportedly-opposes-calls-by-some-eu-states-to-lower-russia-oil-price-cap--1106517821.html
January 20, 2023, 9:20 AM
G7 nations and the European Union, as well as Australia, imposed a price cap on Russian oil of $60 per barrel as part of their sanctions campaign targeting Moscow. The cap came into effect on December 5, 2022, along with an EU ban on seaborne Russian oil.
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Chronic Effects of Covid-19 Most Prevalent Among Well-Educated Women, Study Finds
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/chronic-effects-of-covid-19-most-prevalent-among-well-educated-women-study-finds-1106511214.html
January 20, 2023, 9:20 AM
Researchers remain uncertain as to why, precisely, this particular group of women stand out. One explanation could be that these women are generally more aware of their health and don’t hesitate to seek medical help.
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Sierra Leone Increases Quota of Women in Leadership Roles
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/sierra-leone-increases-quota-of-women-in-leadership-roles-1106513019.html
January 20, 2023, 9:09 AM
At present, women in Sierra Leone make up 12 percent of the country's Parliament, according to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), which tracks representation in national parliaments around the world. Women also hold four offices in the 28-member cabinet of President Julius Maada Bio, who came to power in 2018.
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Biden Fueled Crises Abroad, Failed to Deliver at Home in First 2 Years in Office, Experts Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/biden-fueled-crises-abroad-failed-to-deliver-at-home-in-first-2-years-in-office-experts-say-1106518221.html
January 20, 2023, 8:26 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Halfway through his first four-year term as leader of the United States, President Joe Biden has destroyed diplomatic bridges with the other two major superpowers and crippled the US and allies’ economies, while failing to deliver on key agenda items for his supporters, experts told Sputnik.
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Russian Defense Ministry Discusses Bilateral Cooperation With CAR Prime Minister
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/russian-defense-ministry-discusses-bilateral-cooperation-with-car-prime-minister-1106516041.html
January 20, 2023, 8:02 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Defense Ministry leadership and Prime Minister of the Central African Republic (CAR) Felix Moloua discussed bilateral military cooperation during a working meeting in Moscow, the Russian ministry said on Thursday.
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Death Toll From Snow Avalanche in Tibet Increases to 13 People, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/death-toll-from-snow-avalanche-in-tibet-increases-to-13-people-reports-say-1106515866.html
January 20, 2023, 7:04 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The death toll from a snow avalanche in the district of Nyingchi in the Tibet Autonomous Region in western China has increased to 13 people, Chinese state media reported on Friday.
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Scientists Discover New Penguin Colony in Antarctica Using Satellite Imagery
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/scientists-discover-new-penguin-colony-in-antarctica-using-satellite-imagery--1106512653.html
January 20, 2023, 6:18 AM
Penguins are the best known and most numerous of all birds inhabiting Antarctica. They constitute approximately 85% of the total number of all birds in Antarctica.
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Annual Inflation in Japan Sets 32-Year High by Hitting 4% in 2022
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/annual-inflation-in-japan-sets-32-year-high-by-hitting-4-in-2022-1106512526.html
January 20, 2023, 6:11 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The year-to-year consumer prices index (CPI) in Japan grew to 4% in December 2022, which is a new record over the last 32 years, the Statistics Bureau of Japan (BOJ) said on Friday.
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Researchers Link Procrastination With Poor Health, Financial Trouble
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/researchers-link-procrastination-to-poor-health-financial-trouble-1106512107.html
January 20, 2023, 6:01 AM
Putting off unpleasant tasks is something most people can relate to. However, this quality may lead to unhealthy behavior (such as poor sleep quality and physical inactivity) and psychosocial health considerations such as loneliness.
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Argentine Farmer Grows Giant Lionel Messi Face in Corn Field
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/argentine-farmer-grows-giant-lionel-messi-face-in-corn-field-1106511584.html
January 20, 2023, 5:15 AM
Argentina national team captain Lionel Messi won the Golden Ball as the best player at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after his team defeated France in the final.
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UK Police 'Looking Into' PM Rishi Sunak Not Wearing Seatbelt in Moving Car While Filming Video
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/uk-police-looking-into-pm-rishi-sunak-not-wearing-seatbelt-in-moving-car-while-filming-video-1106510830.html
January 20, 2023, 5:10 AM
Rishi Sunak, the British prime minister, found himself in hot water after he filmed a brief video for social media on January 19 while seated in the back of a moving car during a trip to Lancashire to promote his allocation of levelling up funding.
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China Sends 31 Aircraft, 4 Ships to Taiwan Strait: Taiwanese Defense Ministry
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/china-sends-31-aircraft-4-ships-to-taiwan-strait-taiwanese-defense-ministry-1106511473.html
January 20, 2023, 5:07 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Taiwanese Defense Ministry said on Friday that the island’s armed forces registered 31 aircraft and four ships of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) approaching the island during the day.
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Shock and Awe: Why Russia's Sukhoi Su-35 Fighters are Nightmare for Iran's Adversaries
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/shock-and-awe-why-russias-sukhoi-su-35-fighters-are-nightmare-for-irans-adversaries-1106503010.html
January 20, 2023, 4:00 AM
Tehran is due to receive the Russia-made Sukhoi Su-35 multirole super-maneuverable fighters in the coming Iranian year, which begins March 21, according to Shahriar Heydari, deputy head of the Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee.
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Extraordinary Headaches
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/extraordinary-headaches-1106510102.html
January 20, 2023, 3:58 AM
Although US lawmakers created the debt ceiling during World War I in order to ease large spending bills, the measure has since become a sticking point among politicians looking to force concessions across the aisle.
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US Reportedly Drops Charges Against NYPD Officer Accused of Working as Chinese Agent
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/us-reportedly-drops-charges-against-nypd-officer-accused-of-working-as-chinese-agent-1106509787.html
January 20, 2023, 3:26 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is reportedly dropping charges against a naturalized citizen from China whom prosecutors accused of acting as an agent of Beijing while working for the New York City Police Department (NYPD).
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Biden on Mishandling Classified Docs: 'I Have No Regrets'
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/biden-on-mishandling-classified-docs-i-have-no-regrets-1106509506.html
January 20, 2023, 3:18 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden has said he has "no regrets" over the mishandling of classified records dating back to his time as vice president that were recently found in his private office and garage.
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More Than 1 Million People Gathered to Protest Against Pension Reform in France
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/more-than-1-million-people-gathered-to-protest-against-pension-reform-in-france-1106509386.html
January 20, 2023, 2:50 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - About 1.12 million people took part in protests against pension reform in France on Thursday, French media reported, citing the country's interior ministry.
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US Reportedly Probing Possible Trafficking of 50 Children Working at Slaughterhouses
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/us-reportedly-probing-possible-trafficking-of-50-children-working-at-slaughterhouses-1106509255.html
January 20, 2023, 2:43 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US federal government is investigating whether 50 children working at food slaughterhouses in the Midwest were illegally trafficked, US media reported.
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Two Airports in Peru Suspend Operation Over Ongoing Protests Across Nation
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/two-airports-in-peru-suspend-operation-over-ongoing-protests-across-nation-1106509114.html
January 20, 2023, 2:29 AM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - The Peruvian Ministry of Transport and Communications said on Thursday that the operation of the airports in the cities of Cusco and Arequipa was suspended amid ongoing protests in the country.
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Report: CIA Chief Secretly Visited Ukraine Last Week to Brief Zelensky on Russian Military Plans
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/report-cia-chief-secretly-visited-ukraine-last-week-to-brief-zelensky-on-russian-military-plans-1106508744.html
January 20, 2023, 1:38 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - CIA Director William Burns reportedly held a secret meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kiev last week to brief him on US intelligence that possibly forecasts Russia's next plans in its special military operation.
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Germany to Decide on Supply of Tanks to Kiev by Third Countries on Friday - Minister
https://sputniknews.com/20230120/germany-to-decide-on-supply-of-tanks-to-kiev-by-third-countries-on-friday---minister-1106508588.html
January 20, 2023, 12:57 AM
BERLIN (Sputnik) - German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said on Thursday that the issue of coordinating the supply of German-made tanks to Ukraine by third countries would be decided on Friday.
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US Authorizes $2.5 Billion in New Ukraine Military Aid Including Bradley, Stryker Vehicles
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/us-authorizes-25-billion-in-new-ukraine-military-aid-including-bradley-stryker-vehicles-1106506824.html
January 19, 2023, 11:30 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Biden administration is authorizing a new $2.5 billion military aid package for Ukraine, including Bradley infantry fighting vehicles and Stryker armored personnel carriers among other equipment, the Defense Department (DoD) said in a statement.
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McConnell: ‘Not Concerned’ Debt Ceiling Fight Will Cause Financial Crisis
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/mcconnell-not-concerned-debt-ceiling-fight-will-cause-financial-crisis-1106506097.html
January 19, 2023, 10:40 PM
After the US hit its “debt ceiling” on Thursday, the Treasury adopted so-called “extraordinary measures” to keep paying the government’s debts, although they will only last a couple of months before an inevitable default occurs.
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David Crosby, Co-Founder of Folk Rock Supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash, Dead at 81
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/david-crosby-co-founder-of-folk-rock-supergroup-crosby-stills--nash-dead-at-81-1106506464.html
January 19, 2023, 10:30 PM
Crosby was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, once as a member of the Byrds and once as a member of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.
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US Supreme Court: Impossible to Identify Person Who Leaked Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/us-supreme-court-impossible-to-identify-person-who-leaked-decision-overturning-roe-v-wade-1106505887.html
January 19, 2023, 10:02 PM
An investigation into the unprecedented May 2022 leak of a Supreme Court draft majority opinion has failed to yield results, the court’s security chief said on Thursday.
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Philippine President: South China Sea Dispute Has Potential to Be ‘Disastrous’ for Entire World
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/philippine-president-south-china-sea-dispute-has-potential-to-be-disastrous-for-entire-world-1106505346.html
January 19, 2023, 9:04 PM
The disputes in the South China Sea started as early as the 1970s, mostly centering around exclusive economic zones that China claims, significant deposits of oil and natural gas, the control of small islands and reefs, and rich fishing areas.
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Macron: US Inflation Reduction Act Threatens EU With Deindustrialization
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/macron-us-inflation-reduction-act-threatens-eu-with-deindustrialization-1106505213.html
January 19, 2023, 8:48 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - The US Inflation Reduction Act, which provides massive subsidies to US businesses, threatens Europe with deindustrialization, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday.
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Xi-Biden Summit in Bali ‘Fortunately’ Reversed Slide Into US-China War, Kissinger Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/xi-biden-summit-in-bali-fortunately-reversed-slide-into-us-china-war-kissinger-says-1106504640.html
January 19, 2023, 8:18 PM
Following a dramatic confrontation over Taiwan in August, US-China relations soured and communication lines frayed as Washington seemed to double down on “decoupling” from China. However, a meeting at the G20 summit that November helped re-establish the limits of their competition.
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US Republican Congressman Santos Allegedly Performed as Drag Queen in Brazil
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/us-republican-congressman-santos-allegedly-performed-as-drag-queen-in-brazil-1106503687.html
January 19, 2023, 7:09 PM
Rep. Santos has dismissed the allegations about him being a drag queen in the past, stating that he “will not be distracted nor fazed.”
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Wednesday Series Star Accused Online of Sexual Misconduct
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/wednesday-series-star-accused-online-of-sexual-misconduct-1106503326.html
January 19, 2023, 7:03 PM
The actor hasn’t immediately responded to the allegations against him, and the veracity of them remains to be confirmed.
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Does the LGBTQ Agenda Affect Children in Biden's America?
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/does-the-lgbtq-agenda-affect-children-in-bidens-america-1106496996.html
January 19, 2023, 6:01 PM
Lawmakers in the US state of Utah made headlines today with their efforts to limit minors' access to transgender health services such as puberty blockers and surgeries.
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Mexican Authorities Find Over 260 Migrants in Trailer Near Southern Border
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/mexican-authorities-find-over-260-migrants-in-trailer-near-southern-border-1106502526.html
January 19, 2023, 6:00 PM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - Mexican security forces stopped a trailer after a short chase in the southern state of Chiapas and found 269 Central and South American citizens crammed inside, including 20 unaccompanied teenagers, the National Institute of Migration (INM) said on Thursday.
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UK to Adopt Law Recognizing Children Conceived as Result of Rape as Victims
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/uk-to-adopt-law-recognizing-children-conceived-as-result-of-rape-as-victims-1106502407.html
January 19, 2023, 5:53 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The United Kingdom announced on Thursday that it will adopt a law recognizing children born as a result of rape as victims of crime to ensure that they are provided with necessary public assistance.
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Analysts: Pentagon's 'Lost' Equipment Fiasco Will Worsen as US Funnels Arms to Ukraine Without Audit
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/analysts-pentagons-lost-equipment-fiasco-will-worsen-as-us-funnels-arms-to-ukraine-without-audit-1106501865.html
January 19, 2023, 5:39 PM
After Republicans narrowly retook the US House in the November midterm elections, some pledged to audit the US' massive volume of aid being given to Ukraine. However, even among conservatives, the idea is unpopular. According to two ex-US military experts, there are many reasons for the US government to avoid such accounting.
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UK Parliamentary Trade Committee to Review Sanctions on Russia
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/uk-parliamentary-trade-committee-to-review-sanctions-on-russia-1106497269.html
January 19, 2023, 5:00 PM
The UK's latest set of sanctions on Russia have played havoc on the economy, causing a fuel and food crisis that drove inflation up into double digits. That has led to strikes across multiple sectors and a looming recession.
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Oldest Example of Males 'Jousting' For Females Discovered by Scientists
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/oldest-example-of-males-jousting-for-females-discovered-by-scientists-1106499917.html
January 19, 2023, 4:39 PM
Some animal species perform so-called female fights, where two males try to either impress a female or neutralize each other in a fight to keep the species alive. Scientists have put forward a theory that the first instances of such fights may have occurred 400 million years ago.
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Erdogan Vying for Presidency in Line With Turkey's Constitution, Justice Minister Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/erdogan-vying-for-presidency-in-line-with-turkeys-constitution-justice-minister-says-1106501375.html
January 19, 2023, 4:29 PM
ISTANBUL (Sputnik) - Participation of Turkey's leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the upcoming presidential election does not violate the constitution, which prohibits a person from holding office for more than two consecutive terms, Turkish Justice Minister Bekir Bozdag said on Thursday.
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Why Arabs Bolster Energy & Security Cooperation With Russia in Defiance of Western Sanctions
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/why-arabs-bolster-energy--security-cooperation-with-russia-in-defiance-of-western-sanctions-1106500120.html
January 19, 2023, 4:25 PM
Arab countries have not joined the anti-Russian sanctions, despite pressure from the West, as Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stressed during his press conference this week. What's behind the Arab world's resilience?
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Catalan Leader Calls on Spanish Prime Minister to Hold Referendum, Media Claims
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/catalan-leader-calls-on-spanish-prime-minister-to-hold-referendum-media-claims-1106500542.html
January 19, 2023, 4:17 PM
MADRID (Sputnik) - Catalan President Pere Aragones warned Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in an informal conversation that the issue of Catalonia's independence was not yet over and insisted on holding a referendum, Spanish media reported.
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Alec Baldwin to be Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter Over Fatal Rust Shooting
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/alec-baldwin-reportedly-charged-with-involuntary-manslaughter-over-fatal-rust-shooting-1106499699.html
January 19, 2023, 4:04 PM
The actor fatally shot cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the movie, Rust, in October 2021. While he has insisted that he did not pull the trigger, the FBI concluded that the weapon could not have been fired without Baldwin squeezing the trigger.
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EU Parliament Adopts Resolution, Condemning Blockade of Lachin Corridor by Azerbaijan
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/eu-parliament-adopts-resolution-condemning-blockade-of-lachin-corridor-by-azerbaijan-1106499401.html
January 19, 2023, 3:59 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution, condemning the blockade of the Lachin corridor, the only road connecting the enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia, and urging Azerbaijan to immediately reopen it to improve the humanitarian situation.
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Kidnapped Burkinabe Women Escape Jihadist Militants
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/kidnapped-burkinabe-women-escape-jihadist-militants-1106497920.html
January 19, 2023, 3:43 PM
At least 50 women and girls were abducted by unknown armed groups on January 12 and 13 while they were searching for food in an area of Burkina Faso which is reportedly under blockade by jihadist groups.
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Tanzania's Diamond Exports Hit Record High in 2022, Central Bank Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/tanzanias-diamond-exports-hit-record-high-in-2022-central-bank-says-1106494079.html
January 19, 2023, 3:36 PM
The East African country is among the top diamond producers in the African continent. The sector grew constantly over the past decade until the start of the coronavirus pandemic, which resulted in a significant decline in production and exports.
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Biden’s Approval Rating Inches Up to 43% From Record Low in July, Poll Shows
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/bidens-approval-rating-inches-up-to-43-from-record-low-in-july-poll-shows-1106498838.html
January 19, 2023, 3:34 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden's nationwide approval rating partially recovered to 43% after falling to record low in July, a Morning Consult poll showed on Thursday.
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Treasury Announces Start of 'Extraordinary Measures' as US Hits Debt Ceiling
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/yellen-notifies-congress-that-us-treasury-has-begun-using-extraordinary-measures-to-fund-govt-1106497828.html
January 19, 2023, 3:10 PM
After the US Congress failed to pass legislation raising the debt ceiling by Thursday, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told lawmakers the department had begun implementing so-called "extraordinary measures" to keep paying the federal government's bills.
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Ukraine Helicopter Crash: Kiev Abandoned Russian Mi-8s in Favor of French Pumas – Expert
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/ukraine-helicopter-crash-kiev-abandoned-russian-mi-8s-in-favor-of-french-pumas--expert-1106496678.html
January 19, 2023, 2:54 PM
Fourteen people were killed and 25 more injured after a Puma helicopter crashed in the Kiev suburb of Brovary on Wednesday, an incident that also claimed the lives of Ukrainian Interior Minister Denis Monastyrsky and his first deputy Yevgeny Enin.
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$2,500-a-Night Prostitutes Flock to Davos to 'Entertain' World Economic Forum Guests
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/2500-a-night-prostitutes-flock-to-davos-to-entertain-world-economic-forum-guests-1106488266.html
January 19, 2023, 2:24 PM
The annual World Economic Forum gathering in Davos is renowned as an exclusive club for the rich and powerful — but sex industry insiders have revealed the seedier side of what goes on behind luxury hotel doors.
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Actor Julian Sands Missing in Californian Mountains After Storm
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/actor-julian-sands-missing-in-californian-mountains-after-storm-1106495483.html
January 19, 2023, 2:20 PM
Many people love nature, walking in the woods or hiking in the mountains, since it helps to relax and is good for health. However, even in such seemingly peaceful pursuits, neglecting safety can lead to life-threatening risks.
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Over Half of Americans Rate Healthcare Quality as Subpar, Poll Shows
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/over-half-of-americans-rate-healthcare-quality-as-subpar-poll-shows-1106496486.html
January 19, 2023, 2:09 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – More than half of Americans assess healthcare quality in the country as subpar, the largest share in two decades, a new Gallup poll showed on Thursday.
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Philippine President Rules Out Reopening Former US Military Bases in Country
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/philippine-president-rules-out-reopening-former-us-military-bases-in-country-1106495368.html
January 19, 2023, 1:39 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Junior has ruled out the possibility of reopening former US naval base Subic Bay and Clark air base.
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New Zealand PM's Resignation: Who is to Take the Helm After Ardern Leaves?
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/new-zealand-pms-resignation-who-is-to-take-the-helm-after-ardern-leaves-1106487921.html
January 19, 2023, 1:39 PM
Ardern became the world's youngest female head of government in 2017, when she took up the post of New Zealand's prime minister at age 37. However, it seems that over the past years she has had enough of governing the country, prompting a race for the vacancy.
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West is Pushing Kiev Into Threatening Vital Interests of Russia and Belarus, Lavrov Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/west-is-pushing-kiev-into-threatening-vital-interests-of-russia-and-belarus-lavrov-says-1106493973.html
January 19, 2023, 1:30 PM
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Minsk to hold meetings with his Belarusian counterpart Sergey Aleinik and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. Military cooperation, defense issues, and European security are high on the agenda.
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French Trade Unions Strike Against Pension Reform
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/french-trade-unions-strike-against-pension-reform--1106481513.html
January 19, 2023, 1:05 PM
French President Emmanuel Macron called 2023 "the year of the pension reform" in his New Year`s address. On January 10, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne officially presented the draft bill, which is to be approved by the cabinet later this month.
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West Doesn’t Want Peace in Ukraine Rather Bleed Russia White, US Author Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/west-doesnt-want-peace-in-ukraine-rather-bleed-russia-white-us-author-says-1106491147.html
January 19, 2023, 12:50 PM
Speaking to journalists at his January 18 presser, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov noted that even though Moscow is ready for serious talks on a peaceful settlement in Ukraine, the West has prohibited Kiev from negotiating with Russia. US lawyer and author Dan Kovalik explained to Sputnik why the West is against the talks.
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Coca-Cola Breaks Silence After 200 Workers Evacuated From London Plant Due to Acid Leak
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/coca-cola-breaks-silence-after-200-workers-evacuated-from-london-plant-due-to-acid-leak-1106492026.html
January 19, 2023, 12:49 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Some 200 Coca-Cola workers were evacuated overnight from a factory in southeast London due to acid leak, the London Fire Brigade (LFB) said on Thursday.
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All People Kidnapped at Train Station in Nigeria Freed, 7 Suspects Arrested, Authorities Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/all-people-kidnapped-at-train-station-in-nigeria-freed-7-suspects-arrested-authorities-say-1106491506.html
January 19, 2023, 12:40 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - All people kidnapped at a train station in the Nigerian state of Edo have been released, while seven people involved in the crime have been arrested, State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation Chris Nehikhare said.
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Japan Reverts to Militarism as US Prepares to Use Tokyo Against China, Scholars Warn
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/japan-reverts-to-militarism-as-us-prepares-to-use-tokyo-against-china-scholars-say-1106485309.html
January 19, 2023, 12:35 PM
Tokyo approved an updated version of three doctrinal documents at the end of 2022: the National Security Strategy, the National Defense Strategy, and the Defense Build-Up Plan.
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EU Believes US Unwilling to Supply Abrams Tanks to Ukraine Fearing Escalation, Report Says
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/eu-believes-us-unwilling-to-supply-abrams-tanks-to-ukraine-fearing-escalation-report-says-1106490778.html
January 19, 2023, 12:24 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - European officials believe that the United States is reluctant to hand over even a token contingent of its Abrams tanks to Kiev over concerns about the risk of escalation, British media reported on Thursday.
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Musk Twitter Poll Finds Millions Oppose World Rule From Davos by WEF
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/musk-twitter-poll-finds-millions-oppose-world-rule-from-davos-by-wef-1106482313.html
January 19, 2023, 12:23 PM
Many have argued in recent years that the World Economic Forum has a sinister agenda, pointing to its prediction that we will soon "own nothing and be happy" or Davos boss Klaus Schwab's writings in favor of a 'fourth industrial revolution' and a 'great reset'.
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South Africa to Host Second Joint Naval Military Exercises With Russia, China Near Its Coast
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/south-africa-to-host-second-joint-naval-military-exercises-with-russia-china-near-its-coast-1106484593.html
January 19, 2023, 11:35 AM
Set to take place in February, the joint trilateral naval exercise marks the second military drills to take place between the South African Navy, the Russian Navy and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy. The first such exercise was hosted by the African nation in November 2019.
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Running Out of Money: Usain Bolt Reportedly Lost Over $12 Mln to Scammers
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/running-out-of-money-usain-bolt-reportedly-lost-over-12-mln-to-scammers-1106484971.html
January 19, 2023, 11:18 AM
The eight-time Olympic champion and 11-time world champion is regarded as one of the world's highest-paid athletes. But even such a legend is not immune to sudden financial ruin.
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Two People Reportedly Killed, Dozens Injured in Stampede Outside Iraqi Football Stadium
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/two-people-reportedly-killed-dozens-injured-in-stampede-outside-iraqi-football-stadium-1106486091.html
January 19, 2023, 10:47 AM
The incident took place a few hours before the start of the Gulf Cup football tournament final.
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Astronomers Detect 9 Billion Year-Old Signal From Galaxy Far, Far Away
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/astronomers-detect-9-billion-year-old-signal-from-galaxy-far-far-away-1106480427.html
January 19, 2023, 10:26 AM
Time travel may not be possible for now, but the wonders of science and technology allow us to see things in the past - sometimes, on a cosmic scale. For instance, the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope has recently picked up a signal that has traveled more than half the age of the universe.
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Free the Nipple: Facebook and Instagram Asked to Overhaul Ban on Bare Breasts
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/meta-asks-facebook-and-instagram-to-clarify-nipple-photos-policy-1106484723.html
January 19, 2023, 10:15 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Oversight Board of Meta* told the tech giant that its Facebook* and Instagram* services should clarify their rules on images of bare female breasts because they were "confusing," particularly for transgender and non-binary users.
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UN Mission Discovers 49 Bodies in Mass Graves After Militia Attacks in Northeastern DRC
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/un-mission-discovers-49-bodies-in-mass-graves-after-militia-attacks-in-northeastern-drc-1106480560.html
January 19, 2023, 8:56 AM
Over the past year, the eastern and the northeastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have been scenes of ongoing armed conflicts and terrorist attacks conducted by various militia and armed movements. Hundreds of civilians have been killed as a result of armed attacks, while millions others have been displaced.
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Grand Theft Hybrid: Toyota Prius Cars Targeted for Platinum Components Across Japan
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/grand-theft-hybrid-toyota-prius-cars-targeted-for-platinum-components-across-japan-1106479147.html
January 19, 2023, 8:27 AM
Last year, platinum prices jumped significantly after the Western countries imposed a spate of sanctions on Russia, one of their major producers, leaving the global precious metals market in an uncertain condition.
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Sudan, Turkey Agree to Cooperate in Agriculture, Mining, Trade
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/sudan-turkey-agree-to-cooperate-in-agriculture-mining-trade-1106479539.html
January 19, 2023, 7:49 AM
Sudan is recovering after months of internal political tensions in the wake of the coup carried out on October 25, 2021 by an armed element of the civilian-military coalition, which seized full control of the country. In early December 2022, a political agreement was reached to form a transitional civil government.
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Notorious Quran-Burner Gears Up for Incendiary Action Near Turkish Embassy in Sweden
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/notorious-quran-burner-gears-up-for-incendiary-action-near-turkish-embassy-in-sweden-1106478542.html
January 19, 2023, 7:31 AM
So far, Rasmus Paludan's anti-Islamic demonstrations that featured all sorts of violations of the Quran have only gained him marginal fame. This time, however, his planned Quran-burning comes in the wake of a series of high-profile scandals that may impede Sweden’s NATO bid.
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France Mulls Sending Leclerc Tanks to Ukraine, Media Reports
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/france-mulls-sending-leclerc-tanks-to-ukraine-media-reports-1106479937.html
January 19, 2023, 7:28 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - France is considering sending its own Leclerc battle tanks to Ukraine and may make a decision after a joint ministerial meeting with Germany, the American newspaper reported on Thursday, citing an unnamed French politician.
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Kremlin: Delivery of Weapons Capable of Striking Russia Would Elevate Ukraine Conflict to New Level
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/russian-ambassador-to-us-says-moscow-will-destroy-any-western-weapons-in-ukraine-1106479382.html
January 19, 2023, 7:00 AM
The United States is said to be considering providing Ukraine with weapons to strike the Crimean Peninsula, which became part of Russia in 2014 after nearly 97% of the population voted in favor of reunification.
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Japan Detects New Bird Flu Outbreak, Will Cull Another 450,000 Chickens
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/japan-detects-new-bird-flu-outbreak-will-cull-another-450000-chickens-1106478722.html
January 19, 2023, 6:32 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - A new outbreak of bird flu has been detected in the Japanese prefecture of Gunma and the culling of 450,000 chickens has already started, Japanese news agency reported on Thursday, citing the data of the local administration.
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Biden to Signal Reelection Plans in Coming Weeks, Reports Claim
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/biden-to-signal-reelection-plans-in-coming-weeks-reports-claim-1106478398.html
January 19, 2023, 6:17 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden will indicate his plans to run for reelection in the next few weeks, US newspaper reported citing sources familiar with preparations for the 2024 campaign bid.
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Bitzlato Crypto Exchange Seized as Founder Accused of Processing $700m in Illicit Funds
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/bitzlato-crypto-exchange-seized-as-founder-accused-of-processing-700m-in-illicit-funds-1106477206.html
January 19, 2023, 5:42 AM
US and French law enforcement agencies have seized a Hong Kong-registered cryptocurrency exchange, Bitzlato, while also arresting its founder Anatoly Legkodymov, a Russian national who is accused of fuelling a "high-tech axis of crypto crime."
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Key Swedish Government Ally Lambasts Erdogan as 'Islamist Dictator'
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/key-swedish-government-ally-lambasts-erdogan-as-islamist-dictator-1106477368.html
January 19, 2023, 5:36 AM
The harsh epithets from Sweden’s second-largest party come in the wake of diplomatically sensitive incidents in the Nordic nation’s relation with Turkey that may affect its stalled NATO bid. These include a hanged doll of President Erdogan and a derisive cartoon contest.
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North Korea's Defense Spending to Reach 15.9% of 2023 Budget, Reports Say
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/north-koreas-defense-spending-to-reach-159-of-2023-budget-reports-say-1106477082.html
January 19, 2023, 4:46 AM
SEOUL (Sputnik) - North Korea's defense spending in 2023 will amount to 15.9% of the state budget, state-run media reported on Thursday, adding that this figure has not changed since 2020.
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Turkish Foreign Minister: Ankara Awaiting US Approval for Supply of F-16 Fighters
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/turkish-foreign-minister-ankara-awaiting-us-approval-for-supply-of-f-16-fighters-1106476929.html
January 19, 2023, 3:35 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Turkey is awaiting US approval for a request for the supply of F-16 fighters, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said on Wednesday.
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Majority of Americans Believe Biden Mishandled Classified Documents - Poll
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/majority-of-americans-believe-biden-mishandled-classified-documents---poll-1106476773.html
January 19, 2023, 3:12 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - A majority of Americans believe that US President Joe Biden mishandled classified documents discovered by his staff in several locations outside of federal oversight, a Quinnipiac University poll found.
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IAEA Chief: Accident at Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine Can Happen 'Any Moment'
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/iaea-chief-accident-at-nuclear-power-plant-in-ukraine-can-happen-any-moment-1106476650.html
January 19, 2023, 3:05 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Grossi said an accident at a nuclear power plant (NPP) in Ukraine can happen at any time.
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US Slated to Hit Debt Ceiling Amid Biden-Republican Deadlock
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/us-slated-to-hit-debt-ceiling-amid-biden-republican-deadlock-1106476468.html
January 19, 2023, 2:57 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States is expected to reach its debt limit on Thursday, which could potentially force the federal government into default, something the Treasury has vowed to prevent even if it means taking drastic measures.
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Serbian President Calls European Parliament's Demands on Kosovo 'Shameless'
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/serbian-president-calls-european-parliaments-demands-on-kosovo-shameless-1106476329.html
January 19, 2023, 2:50 AM
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - The resolution of the European Parliament, demanding Serbia recognize Kosovo as an independent state, is an example of the West's "shameless" behavior, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Wednesday.
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National Archives Won’t Share Information on Classified Biden Docs Without DOJ Approval
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/national-archives-wont-share-information-on-classified-biden-docs-without-doj-approval-1106475874.html
January 19, 2023, 2:39 AM
At least three batches of classified documents from Joe Biden’s time as vice president under the Obama administration have been discovered. One batch was in the office of a Biden think tank, and two were discovered in Biden’s Wilmington, Delaware home.
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Russian Envoy Tells Canada Kiev Violating Laws of War Led to Dnepropetrovsk Tragedy
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/russian-envoy-tells-canada-kiev-violating-laws-of-war-led-to-dnepropetrovsk-tragedy-1106476029.html
January 19, 2023, 2:31 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Russian Ambassador in Ottawa Oleg Stepanov drew attention during his meeting at the Canadian Foreign Ministry to Kiev’s violation of laws of war on non-deployment of military infrastructure in civilian residential areas, which became the reason of the Dnepropetrovsk tragedy.
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Report: US Considering Providing Ukraine With Weapons to Strike Crimea
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/report-us-considering-providing-ukraine-with-weapons-to-strike-crimea-1106475695.html
January 19, 2023, 1:52 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Biden administration is reportedly considering providing Ukraine with the weapons necessary to target the Crimean Peninsula, an area that has proven instrumental for Russia's operations during the ongoing special military operation.
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'It's Time': New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern to Step Down as Prime Minister Next Month
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/its-time-new-zealands-jacinda-ardern-to-officially-step-down-as-prime-minister-next-month-1106475344.html
January 19, 2023, 12:34 AM
The New Zealand prime minister noted in her announcement that she would continue to serve as a member of parliament for her electorate until April in order to avoid having to hold a by-election.
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Imprisoned Cartel Leader El Chapo Calls on AMLO to Save Him From 'Psychological Torment'
https://sputniknews.com/20230119/imprisoned-cartel-leader-el-chapo-calls-on-amlo-to-save-him-from-psychological-torment-1106474802.html
January 19, 2023, 12:24 AM
Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán is currently serving a life sentence in Colorado’s Supermax prison for multiple charges including drug trafficking, money laundering, and weapon charges.
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Little-Known Database Gives US Law Enforcement Access to Millions of Money Transfer Records
https://sputniknews.com/20230118/little-known-database-gives-us-law-enforcement-access-to-millions-of-money-transfer-records-1106474288.html
January 18, 2023, 11:04 PM
According to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), roughly 7% of Americans used money transfer services like Western Union in 2021.
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State Dept: US Considering Two Locations for Future Embassy Facility in Jerusalem
https://sputniknews.com/20230118/state-dept-us-considering-two-locations-for-future-embassy-facility-in-jerusalem-1106474027.html
January 18, 2023, 10:20 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States is considering two options for its future embassy facility in Jerusalem, namely the Allenby and Arnona sites, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Wednesday.
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Woman, Infant Child Killed in Alaska's First Deadly Polar Bear Attack in 33 Years
https://sputniknews.com/20230118/woman-infant-child-killed-in-alaskas-first-deadly-polar-bear-attack-in-33-years-1106473606.html
January 18, 2023, 10:03 PM
A polar bear killed a woman and her infant child in an attack in northwestern Alaska on Tuesday, marking the state’s first human deaths caused by the massive arctic creatures in more than three decades.
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Canada’s Joly: Ottawa Summoned Russian Envoy to Condemn Dnepr Attacks
https://sputniknews.com/20230118/canadas-joly-ottawa-summoned-russian-envoy-to-condemn-dnepr-attacks-1106473321.html
January 18, 2023, 9:38 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Melanie Joly told reporters that Canadian officials summoned the Russian ambassador to condemn the recent incident in Dnepr, Ukraine, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s comments.
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What Are the US Treasury’s ‘Extraordinary Measures’ That Can Postpone Debt Limit Disaster?
https://sputniknews.com/20230118/what-are-the-us-treasurys-extraordinary-measures-that-can-postpone-debt-limit-disaster-1106472784.html
January 18, 2023, 9:10 PM
After the United States hits its self-imposed cap on borrowing funds, dubbed the “debt ceiling,” on Thursday, the US Treasury will be forced to impose what it describes as “extraordinary measures” to ensure the federal government can continue to pay its bills for a period of time.
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Report: US to Announce New Ukraine Military Aid Package on Friday With Stryker Vehicles
https://sputniknews.com/20230118/report-us-to-announce-new-ukraine-military-aid-package-on-friday-with-stryker-vehicles-1106472628.html
January 18, 2023, 8:43 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US government will reportedly announce on Friday a new military assistance package for Ukraine that will include Stryker vehicles but not M1A2 Abrams tanks.
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Chilean Government Blocks $2.5 Billion Mining Project Due to Environmental Damage - Minister
https://sputniknews.com/20230118/chilean-government-blocks-25-billion-mining-project-due-to-environmental-damage---minister-1106472505.html
January 18, 2023, 8:08 PM
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) - The Chilean committee of ministers unanimously voted against the $2.5 billion Dominga mining and sea port project in the region of Coquimbo due to its potential damage to the environment and wildlife, Environment Minister Maisa Rojas said on Wednesday.
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Scientists Reveal Which Australian Animal Blows Its Nose to Stay Chill in 'Deadly' Heat
https://sputniknews.com/20230118/scientists-reveal-which-australian-animal-blows-its-nose-to-stay-chill-in-deadly-heat-1106471607.html
January 18, 2023, 7:02 PM
While echidnas apparently cannot endure temperatures higher than 35 degrees Celsius, they were found to survive when ground heat reached as high as 47 degrees Celsius.
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Trump Reportedly Makes Bid to Regain Control Over Facebook Account for 2024 Campaign
https://sputniknews.com/20230118/trump-reportedly-makes-bid-to-regain-control-over-facebook-account-for-2024-campaign-1106471264.html
January 18, 2023, 6:40 PM
While the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, failed at permanently blocking certification of the November 2020 US presidential election results, it did not end then-President Donald Trump’s political ambitions, and many Republicans who’d distanced themselves from him at the time steadily came back to his camp.
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