China on Canadian MP's Testimony in US Congress: 'Lie Will Always Remain a Lie'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/china-on-canadian-mps-testimony-in-us-congress-lie-will-always-remain-a-lie-1113354282.html
September 13, 2023, 7:56 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Chinese embassy in Ottawa dismissed Canadian lawmaker Michael Chong's recent testimony before US Congress regarding Beijing's alleged transnational repression campaign, condemning remarks as "lies" and hype promoted by a particular member of parliament.
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Fuel Price Hikes Drive US Inflation Upward for Second Straight Month
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/fuel-price-hikes-drive-us-inflation-upward-for-second-straight-month-1113354063.html
September 13, 2023, 7:29 PM
Recent numbers from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that the rate of inflation of the US dollar increased slightly in August, marking the second straight month of increase after more than a year of decline.
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How Putin and Kim Throw Down a Challenge to US Hegemony
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/how-putin-and-kim-throw-down-a-challenge-to-us-hegemony-1113353161.html
September 13, 2023, 7:07 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea Chairman Kim Jong Un held extensive talks on Wednesday. Dr. Kiyul Chung explained to Sputnik why the meeting of Putin and Kim is nothing short of historic.
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North Korea May Revive Cold War-Era Alliance With Russia
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/north-korea-may-revive-cold-war-era-alliance-with-russia-1113351934.html
September 13, 2023, 7:02 PM
Facing a potential threat from a military bloc comprised of the United States, South Korea and Japan, North Korea seeks to guarantee its own safety through alliances with Russia and China, said Professor Artyom Lukin of the Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok.
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Ukraine's Accession to NATO Will Not Bring Peace, Only Provoke Russia - Sarkozy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/ukraines-accession-to-nato-will-not-bring-peace-only-provoke-russia---sarkozy-1113352809.html
September 13, 2023, 6:21 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - Ukraine's potential membership in NATO will not bring peace to Europe, while Russia will only consider it as provocation, France's ex-president, Nicolas Sarkozy, said on Wednesday.
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Sy Hersh: Overly Optimistic US Intel Reports on Ukraine to Lead to Disaster
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/sy-hersh-overly-optimistic-us-intel-reports-on-ukraine-to-lead-to-disaster-1113350730.html
September 13, 2023, 6:07 PM
The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) withheld documents from the White House on anti-government extremist groups in Syria producing sarin gas and has been providing "insanely" optimistic assessments on the conflict in Ukraine, investigative journalist Seymour Hersh stated on his Substack blog on Wednesday.
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Musk: Ukraine Demanded SpaceX Violate US Sanctions to Aid Crimea Drone Attack
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/musk-ukraine-demanded-spacex-violate-us-sanctions-to-aid-crimea-drone-attack-1113352411.html
September 13, 2023, 5:57 PM
The US has extensively sanctioned Russia since the special operation in Ukraine began in February 2022, blocking many US tech companies from doing business there. However, sanctions on Crimea go back to 2014, when the region declared independence from Ukraine and rejoined Russia in an overwhelming vote the West refuses to recognize.
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Life Not so Peachy for Biden as Impeachment Looms
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/life-not-so-peachy-for-biden-as-impeachment-looms-1113344291.html
September 13, 2023, 5:28 PM
Joe Biden is now facing a congressional probe into his alleged influence-peddling abroad. Ted Harvey, a former senator in the Colorado state legislature, said the allegations were more damaging than impeachment proceedings would be.
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US Deployments in Japan Could 'Chain-Gang' Tokyo Into Conflict With China
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/us-deployments-in-japan-could-chain-gang-tokyo-into-conflict-with-china-1113350821.html
September 13, 2023, 5:17 PM
While Seoul and Tokyo have been willing to host US forces for decades because they have been seen as a stabilizing force in the region, it’s unclear how far either government is willing to tolerate Washington potentially dragging them into a major war with China, especially if it’s over Taiwan, an expert told Sputnik.
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Ukraine Grain Conflict Divides EU... Again
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/ukraine-grain-conflict-divides-eu-again-1113351729.html
September 13, 2023, 5:15 PM
Eastern and Central European states want to extend a ban on Ukrainian grain supplies despite Kiev's protests and threats to complain to the WTO. What’s behind the new scandal brewing within the EU?
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How Russia and North Korea Could Benefit From Joint Space Exploration
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/how-russia-and-north-korea-could-benefit-from-joint-space-exploration-1113349741.html
September 13, 2023, 3:45 PM
Russia and North Korea could develop cutting-edge satellite technology, the Space Research Institute's Nathan Eismont told Sputnik, commenting on the DPRK leader's high-level state visit to Russia.
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'Somebody Has to Do It': Why Volunteers Fight In Artemovsk
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/somebody-has-to-do-it-why-volunteers-fight-in-artemovsk-1113338210.html
September 13, 2023, 2:53 PM
Battles raging around-the-clock – the enemy never stops trying to pincer the city, trying to seize the dominant heights, while volunteer formations are holding the southern flank. Find out why deputies, the children of wealthy parents and other ordinary people decided to go to the front by reading this Sputnik article.
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North Korea's 'Visible Show of Support': Key Takeaways From Putin-Kim Talks
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/north-koreas-visible-show-of-support-key-takeaways-from-putin-kim-talks-1113347691.html
September 13, 2023, 2:42 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin has met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Vostochny Cosmodrome near the town of Tsiolkovsky in the Russian Far East's Amur region to discuss a number of pressing issues, including those related to bilateral cooperation, as well as regional and global security.
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Ukraine Merely Pretends to Strive for Peace - Russian Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/ukraine-merely-pretends-to-strive-for-peace---russian-foreign-ministry-1113339234.html
September 13, 2023, 1:53 PM
Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also shared her expectations of the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the Far East.
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UK Economy Summer Shrinkage Blamed on Bad Weather and Strike Wave
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/uk-economy-summer-shrinkage-blamed-on-bad-weather-and-strike-wave-1113335653.html
September 13, 2023, 1:05 PM
The British economy has been strongly affected by the backlash of imposing sanctions on Russia due to its military intervention in Ukraine. The repercussions include a surge in inflation, causing prices of essential items, particularly food and fuel, to skyrocket. This has subsequently triggered a wave of strikes across the nation.
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Brits Outraged by Disturbing Noises from Ukrainian Training Grounds - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/brits-outraged-by-disturbing-noises-from-ukrainian-training-grounds---reports-1113340467.html
September 13, 2023, 1:00 PM
UK Ministry of Defense was forced to cut exercises by a third at Lydd Ranges, a military base in Kent. As reported by the UK media, local residents complained about noise and smoke coming from practice gunfire and explosions, where Ukrainian troops are being trained.
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'Challenges Across Globe' Prompted US to Ink Prisoner Swap Deal With Iran
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/challenges-across-globe-prompted-us-to-ink-prisoner-swap-deal-with-iran-1113338567.html
September 13, 2023, 12:34 PM
It is only a matter of time before we can determine whether the agreement on unfreezing Iranian assets can really be considered the first breakthrough in the process of normalizing relations between Tehran and Washington, experts interviewed by Sputnik believe.
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Ukraine Loses 235 Military in South Donetsk Direction in Past Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/ukraine-loses-235-military-in-south-donetsk-direction-in-past-day-1113340254.html
September 13, 2023, 11:52 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine has lost up to 235 military both killed and wounded in the South Donetsk direction over the past 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Wednesday.
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Russian Ships Damaged in Sevastopol Missile Attack to Be Repaired
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/russian-ships-damaged-in-sevastopol-missile-attack-to-be-repaired-1113338453.html
September 13, 2023, 11:13 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Two Russian navy ships damaged in a Ukrainian missile attack on Sevastopol on Wednesday will be fully repaired, the Defense Ministry said.
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Which Rockets Did Putin and Kim See at the Vostochny Cosmodrome?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/which-rockets-did-putin-and-kim-see-at-the-vostochny-cosmodrome-1113335130.html
September 13, 2023, 9:32 AM
During a meeting with Kim Jong Un, Vladimir Putin said that he is proud of how the space field is being developed in Russia.
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Putin Says Kim Jong Un's Visit to Russia Taking Place in Friendly Atmosphere
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/putin-says-kim-jong-uns-visit-to-russia-taking-place-in-friendly-atmosphere-1113336041.html
September 13, 2023, 9:07 AM
VOSTOCHNY COSMODROME, Russia (Sputnik) - The visit of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to Russia is taking place in a friendly atmosphere, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday.
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IEA Expects 2023 Global Oil Demand to Reach 101.8Mln Bpd
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/iea-expects-2023-global-oil-demand-to-reach-1018mln-bpd-1113334967.html
September 13, 2023, 8:39 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Wednesday that it expects the global oil demand to reach 101.8 million barrels per day.
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Russia to Deliver Demarche to UK for Training Ukrainian Saboteurs
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/russia-to-deliver-demarche-to-uk-over-engagement-in-training-ukrainian-saboteurs-1113334604.html
September 13, 2023, 7:36 AM
VLADIVOSTOK (Sputnik) - Moscow will deliver a demarche to London in connection with the information that the UK was engaged in training Ukrainian sabotage groups that planned attacks in Russia, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova when being interviewed by Sputnik.
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Russia’s Top Diplomat to Hold Talks with Key Partners
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/lavrov-to-hold-talks-with-chinese-foreign-minister-on-september-18-1113333631.html
September 13, 2023, 6:12 AM
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia (Sputnik) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will take part in the meeting of the foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly where Iran will be represented as member of the SCO for the first time.
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Sputnik Moldova Head Will Be Deported From Moldova Amid 'Destructive Policy of Kishinev'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/sputnik-moldova-head-says-will-be-deported-from-moldova-got-10-year-entry-ban-1113333187.html
September 13, 2023, 5:43 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Director general of Rossiya Segodnya, Sputnik's parent media group, Dmitry Kiselev slammed the expulsion of Sputnik Moldova Chief and stressed that destructive policy of Kishinev crosses all adequate boundaries of the state relations.
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Japan's Former Justice Minister Kamikawa Appointed New Foreign Minister
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/japans-former-justice-minister-kamikawa-appointed-new-foreign-minister-1113333032.html
September 13, 2023, 5:30 AM
TOKYO (Sputnik) - Former Japanese Justice Minister Yoko Kamikawa has been appointed the country's new foreign minister, with former prime minister's aide Minoru Kihara named Japan's new defense minister, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Wednesday.
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Vladimir Putin Meets with North Korean Kim Jong Un at Vostochny Cosmodrome
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/vladimir-putin-meets-with-north-korean-kim-jong-un-at-vostochny-cosmodrome-1113330116.html
September 13, 2023, 4:46 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin sits down with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un near the town of Tsiolkovsky in the Amur region of Russia's Far East to discuss a range of issues pertaining to mutual interests.
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New Book Reportedly Claims Elon Musk Saw Trump as 'World's Champion of Bull***'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/new-book-reportedly-claims-elon-musk-saw-trump-as-worlds-champion-of-bull-1113329409.html
September 13, 2023, 4:25 AM
The book, which delves into the life and career of the billionaire entrepreneur behind Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter), unveils Musk's complex views on US politics, showcasing his disapproval of Trump, whom he deemed "the world's champion of bull****."
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Vladimir Putin Meets North Korea's Kim Jong Un at Vostochny Cosmodrome
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/vladimir-putin-meets-north-koreas-kim-jong-un-at-vostochny-cosmodrome-1113329806.html
September 13, 2023, 4:13 AM
VOSTOCHNY COSMODROME, Amur Region, Russia, (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un upon his arrival at Russia's Vostochny spaceport in the Amur region, a Sputnik correspondent reports.
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North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Arrives at Railway Station of Russia's Vostochny Cosmodrome
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-arrives-at-railway-station-of-russias-vostochny-spaceport-by-train-1113329678.html
September 13, 2023, 4:08 AM
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters earlier that the two leaders would discuss bilateral cooperation in various areas, as well as regional and international cooperation.
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High-Stakes Virginia Race Rocked After Democrat Caught Streaming Sex Acts With Husband
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/high-stakes-virginia-race-rocked-after-democrat-caught-streaming-sex-acts-with-husband-1113329270.html
September 13, 2023, 4:05 AM
The race between David Owen and Susanna Gibson is expected to be one of the few toss-up races that could determine control of the Virginia House. The district they are running for covers both the Henrico and Goochland counties.
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Gigantic Bubble of Ancient Galaxies to Challenge Universe's Fundamental Laws
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/gigantic-bubble-of-ancient-galaxies-to-challenge-universes-fundamental-laws-1113328240.html
September 13, 2023, 3:34 AM
Astronomers stumbled upon a cosmic wonder – Ho'oleilana, a mind-boggling bubble brimming with galaxies stretching almost inconceivably to nearly 1 bilion light-years across.
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North Korea Reportedly Fires Off Two Ballistic Missiles Toward Sea of Japan
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/north-korea-reportedly-fires-off-two-ballistic-missiles-toward-sea-of-japan-1113328408.html
September 13, 2023, 3:23 AM
The reported Wednesday launches took place after the North Korea leadership traveled to Russia's Far East to participate in talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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New Photos Offer Rare Glimpse at US' Classified B-21 Stealth Bomber
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/new-photos-offer-rare-glimpse-at-us-classified-b-21-stealth-bomber-1113327957.html
September 13, 2023, 2:34 AM
The B-21 marks the United States Air Force's (USAF) second stealth bomber and its first in more than three decades. It was first revealed in December 2022 and has been referred to by Northrop Grumman the world’s first “sixth-generation” aircraft. Its full capabilities remain classified.
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Archaeologists Unearth Stunning Paleolithic Cave Art Site in Spain
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/archaeologists-unearth-stunning-paleolithic-cave-art-site-in-spain-1113326898.html
September 13, 2023, 1:59 AM
The recent find is estimated to be at least 24,000 years old but the existence of the breathtaking paleolithic masterpieces had gone unnoticed, even by local hikers and explorers, until now.
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Ukraine Missile Attack in Sevastopol Leaves 24 People Injured - Governor
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/russias-air-defenses-repel-ukrainian-attack-in-crimeas-sevastopol---governor-1113327063.html
September 13, 2023, 1:20 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defenses repelled an overnight attack by the Ukrainian armed forces on the city of Sevastopol in Crimea, Governor Mikhail Razvozhayev said early Wednesday.
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Former US Cops Tied to Deadly Beating of Tyre Nichols Indicted on Federal Charges
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/former-us-cops-tied-to-deadly-beating-of-tyre-nichols-indicted-on-federal-charges-1113326701.html
September 13, 2023, 12:57 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – A federal grand jury has indicted the five former Memphis Police Department (MPD) officers that were involved in the deadly beating of Tyre Nichols, US attorney Benjamin Crump said on Tuesday.
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Burisma Blues
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/burisma-blues-1113326393.html
September 13, 2023, 12:56 AM
US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced on Tuesday that he is directing the House committees to open a formal impeachment inquiry into US President Joe Biden for his alleged involvement in his son Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings, including potential pay-to-play accusations.
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House Republicans 'Unlikely' to Have Enough Evidence to Impeach Biden at Present
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230913/house-republicans-unlikely-to-have-enough-evidence-to-impeach-biden-at-present-1113326060.html
September 13, 2023, 12:24 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - House Republicans are unlikely to have enough evidence to impeach President Joe Biden but the impeachment inquiry launched by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will be important for the US public to better understand concerns over his alleged role in Hunter Biden's foreign business dealings, experts told Sputnik on Tuesday.
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US Air Force to Miss FY2023 Recruiting Goal for First Time Since 1999
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/us-air-force-to-miss-fy2023-recruiting-goal-for-first-time-since-1999-1113325369.html
September 12, 2023, 11:36 PM
Last year, the US Air Force Recruiting Service barely met its Fiscal Year 2022 goals and missed its Reserve and Guard goals. It aimed to bring in 23,000 new active-duty recruits in fiscal 2023.
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Kim Jong Un Says Visit to Russia 'Clear Manifestation' of Prioritizing Ties - State Media
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/kim-jong-un-says-visit-to-russia-clear-manifestation-of-prioritizing-ties---state-media-1113325522.html
September 12, 2023, 11:12 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said his visit to Russia is a "clear manifestation" of the North Korean leadership of "prioritizing the strategic importance" of the Moscow-Pyongyang relations, state media reported Wednesday.
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Photo: Once-in-430-Year Green Comet Nishimura Approaches Earth
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/photo-once-in-430-year-green-comet-nishimura-approaches-earth-1113324769.html
September 12, 2023, 10:54 PM
The 1/2-mile-sized (1-kilometer) comet was discovered on August 12 by an amateur astronomer, and is believed to originate from the Oort Cloud - a reservoir of comets and icy objects beyond Neptune's orbit. However, some experts speculate it could be linked to the Sigma-Hydrids meteor shower, which typically peaks in early December each year.
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‘Scaredy-Cat’ Republicans Fear Giving Biden Popularity Boost With Impeachment Probe
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/scaredy-cat-republicans-fear-giving-biden-popularity-boost-with-impeachment-probe-1113324246.html
September 12, 2023, 9:40 PM
Republicans remain afraid of accidentally handing the Democrats the 2024 election with a badly managed impeachment probe - but they shouldn’t be, because their case is incredibly strong, journalist Ted Rall said.
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UK Defense Ministry Cuts Back on Ukrainian Troop Training Due to Noise Complaints
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/uk-defense-ministry-cuts-back-on-ukrainian-troop-training-due-to-noise-complaints-1113323843.html
September 12, 2023, 9:28 PM
UK-trained Ukrainian troops composed a significant part of Ukraine’s failed counteroffensive, particularly in Ukraine’s 82nd Air Assault Brigade which recently joined the front lines. However, rather than advances, the Kiev's efforts have instead resulted in 71,000 casualties and the loss of 543 tanks and 18,000 armored vehicles.
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Chinese Automakers Surpass Foreign Brands on Home Market
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/chinese-automakers-surpass-foreign-brands-on-home-market-1113313442.html
September 12, 2023, 8:57 PM
Local Chinese carmakers assert complete dominance of the domestic auto market, accounting for over 50% sales in July 2023. However, Western brands are struggling to keep pace amid waning customer preferences.
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US Child Poverty Doubled in 2022 After Biden Admin Let Pandemic Economic Programs Expire
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/us-child-poverty-doubled-in-2022-after-biden-admin-let-pandemic-economic-programs-expire-1113323203.html
September 12, 2023, 8:09 PM
New data released by the US Census Bureau has revealed dire impacts on the working class as a result of sky-high inflation and the end of several benefits programs implemented at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Putin's Eastern Economic Forum Message: How Western Sanctions Have Boosted Russia's Asia Grip
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/putins-eastern-economic-forum-message-how-western-sanctions-have-boosted-russias-asia-grip-1113320347.html
September 12, 2023, 7:50 PM
Over the past two years, Russia has demonstrated that Western sanctions not only failed to hinder its economic development, but instead undermined global positions of the US and its allies.
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'They Don't Want to Die Pointless Death': Why Ukrainian Troops Increasingly Surrender
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/they-dont-want-to-die-pointless-death-why-ukrainian-troops-increasingly-surrender-1113318870.html
September 12, 2023, 7:15 PM
Ukrainian soldiers have been increasingly surrendering during the Kiev regime's three-month long botched counteroffensive. What's behind the phenomenon?
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Syrian Student Invents Ingenious Way to Create Electricity Amid US Plunder of Nation's Energy
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/syrian-student-invents-ingenious-way-to-create-electricity-amid-us-plunder-of-nations-energy-1113321900.html
September 12, 2023, 7:07 PM
Syria’s Foreign Ministry appealed to the United Nations on Sunday to reveal that the nation has faced over $115 billion in losses to its energy sector as a direct result of the CIA-backed war and US occupation of its oil-rich territories, demanding accountability, compensation and an end to the illegal presence of American troops on its lands.
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Pentagon Misleads Congress About Number of Bases in Africa
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/pentagon-misleads-congress-about-nature-of-bases-in-africa-1113311761.html
September 12, 2023, 6:30 PM
The US military maintains a string of bases spanning the Sahel region of Africa. Tunde Osazua, coordinator of the US Out of Africa Network — part of the Black Alliance for Peace — said they amounted to a military occupation of the continent.
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Dozens of Farm Crocodiles Freed by Typhoon Haikui Caught in China - Photos
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/dozens-of-farm-crocodiles-freed-by-typhoon-haikui-caught-in-china---photos-1113319248.html
September 12, 2023, 6:10 PM
When Typhoon Haikui slammed southeastern China with the strength of a Category 3 hurricane, it brought all types of chaos, including catastrophic rains that triggered widespread flooding in Taiwan and on the mainland.
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Multinationals Brace for EU's New Corporate Tax Framework
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/multinationals-brace-for-eus-new-corporate-tax-framework-1113315577.html
September 12, 2023, 6:09 PM
Europe is poised for a tax proposal called BEFIT, as the EU is set to disclose fresh regulations on Cross-border profit allocation, whereby multinationals strategically allocate profits and expenses within the bloc to reduce their tax liabilities. But, controversy is brewing over the shift in profit redistribution.
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Scott Ritter: US Transfer of Ever More Deadly Arms to Ukraine Reeks of Desperation
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/scott-ritter-us-transfer-of-ever-more-deadly-arms-to-ukraine-reeks-of-desperation-1113319569.html
September 12, 2023, 5:46 PM
The Biden administration is reportedly on the verge of approving the delivery of ultra-long-range ATACMS or GMLRS missiles to Ukraine, with their deployment expected to enable Kiev to strike deep into the Russian hinterland. Scott Ritter has a simple theory about why the White House is pursuing such a dangerous march up the escalation ladder.
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US Signs $90Mln Mining Deal With Albemarle to Boost Lithium Production
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/us-signs-90mln-mining-deal-with-albemarle-to-boost-lithium-production-1113319435.html
September 12, 2023, 5:28 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Biden administration has signed a $90 million deal with the Albemarle Corporation to expand the domestic production of lithium for use in batteries within the United States, the US Defense Department announced on Tuesday.
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All-Weather Friends: Why Are North Korea-Russia Ties Strong Against All Odds?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/all-weather-friends-why-are-north-korea-russia-ties-strong-against-all-odds-1113317356.html
September 12, 2023, 4:59 PM
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is paying a high level meeting to Russia amid the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) hosted by the Russian Pacific city of Vladivostok. When did Russia-North Korea relations start and how have they evolved over the decades?
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USAF Looking to Turn Tanker Aircraft into Drone Motherships
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/usaf-looking-to-turn-tanker-aircraft-into-drone-motherships-1113316112.html
September 12, 2023, 4:38 PM
Senior brass in the US Air Force (USAF) are considering whether it’s possible to use aerial refueling aircraft to carry dozens of drones as well, which could be used for a variety of purposes including reconnaissance, navigation, search and rescue, and acting as decoys.
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What Does Putin Mean by Weapons Based on 'New Physical Principles'?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/what-does-putin-mean-by-weapons-based-on-new-physical-principles-1113316548.html
September 12, 2023, 4:31 PM
Russia last proved its penchant for innovation in breakthrough weapons designs in 2018, unveiling a series of cutting-edge strategic systems. Fast-forward five years, and the Russian president has again mentioned work on mysterious new arms based on “new physical principles.” Sputnik turned to top Russian and US military experts for comment.
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US House Speaker McCarthy Orders Formal Impeachment Inquiry Into Biden
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/us-house-speaker-mccarthy-orders-formal-impeachment-inquiry-into-biden-1113315465.html
September 12, 2023, 3:31 PM
McCarthy suggested last month that the House would pursue impeachment against the POTUS in order to get documents to investigate the Biden family amid shady dealings of the president's son, Hunter.
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Russian Air Defenses Intercept Four HIMARS and Uragan MLRS Rockets
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/russian-air-defenses-intercept-four-himars-and-uragan-mlrs-rockets-1113310517.html
September 12, 2023, 3:22 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian air defenses successfully intercepted four rockets launched by the HIMARS and Uragan multiple launch rocket systems, and neutralized 41 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), the Russian Defense Ministry reported.
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Biden Team's Ad Blitz Seeks to Woo Voters Amid Dismal Polls
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/biden-teams-ad-blitz-seeks-to-woo-voters-amid-dismal-polls-1113309635.html
September 12, 2023, 3:15 PM
US President Joe Biden has been struggling with dismal approval ratings ahead of a possible rematch against ex-POTUS Donald Trump next year, as a slew of polls shows that both Democrat and Republican voters are concerned with the 80-year-old’s performance in office and age.
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Chinese Officers Delay Visit to Japan Amid Toxic Water Fallout - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/chinese-officers-delay-visit-to-japan-amid-toxic-water-fallout---reports-1113314092.html
September 12, 2023, 2:40 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Chinese military delegation has postponed a planned visit to Japan this month amid political fallout from the Fukushima wastewater release, Japanese media reported on Tuesday.
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US House Speaker McCarthy Set to Launch Impeachment Inquiry on Thursday - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/us-house-speaker-mccarthy-set-to-launch-impeachment-inquiry-on-thursday---reports-1113313122.html
September 12, 2023, 1:28 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US House Speaker McCarthy plans to tell House Republicans on Thursday that an impeachment inquiry is the "next logical step" in their investigation into potential wrongdoing by President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden, an American news agency reported on Tuesday.
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As Ammo Dries Up, US Set to ‘Shift Blame’ for Ukraine Counteroffensive ‘Debacle’
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/as-ammo-dries-up-us-set-to-shift-blame-for-ukraine-counteroffensive-debacle--1113298286.html
September 12, 2023, 1:14 PM
With its 'counteroffensive' stagnating, Ukraine may have as little as a month’s worth of fighting weather left, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley claimed in a UK state media interview on Sunday. However, the huge losses sustained by Kiev have not fazed the US and NATO, as they continue to send more military shipments to Ukraine.
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US to Free Five Iranians and Release $6Bn Frozen Funds in Prisoner Swap Deal
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/us-to-free-five-iranians-and-release-6bn-frozen-funds-in-prisoner-swap-deal-1113304554.html
September 12, 2023, 1:10 PM
Previous prisoner swaps with to free spies jailed in Iran have been accompanied by settlements of outstanding financial disputes between Tehran and Washington or London. But that has drawn accusations of quid-pro-quo agreements.
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North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Arrives in Russia - Video
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-arrives-in-russia---video-1113311541.html
September 12, 2023, 1:08 PM
This is the first time the leader of the DPRK has embarked on an international journey since 2019. Coincidentally, that last visit was also to Russia.
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OPEC Revises Up Russia’s Liquids Production by Some 70,000 BpD - Report
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/opec-revises-up-russias-liquids-production-by-some-70000-bpd---report-1113312217.html
September 12, 2023, 1:05 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - OPEC has revised up Russia’s liquids production by around 70,000 barrels per day month-on-month in its Tuesday report, but still expects output to drop by 600,000 barrels per day this year.
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Almost Half of French Students Had to Skip Meal Due to High Prices - Poll
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/almost-half-of-french-students-had-to-skip-meal-due-to-high-prices---poll-1113311095.html
September 12, 2023, 12:56 PM
PARIS (Sputnik) - Almost every other French student has admitted to having skipped a meal due to lack of money and high prices as a result of inflation, according to a survey by the Cop1 student's rights association and the Ifop polling center published on Tuesday.
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Why Does Kim Jong Un Travel By Train?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/why-does-kim-jong-un-travel-by-train-1113303258.html
September 12, 2023, 12:55 PM
Stepping beyond the borders of North Korea for the first time in almost four years after the pandemic, Kim Jong Un is believed to have once again opted for his favored method of transportation: an extravagantly adorned, armor-plated, and conspicuously long fortress on rail tracks.
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Polish Gov't Adopts Resolution to Ban Ukrainian Grain Import After September 15
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/polish-govt-adopts-resolution-to-ban-ukrainian-grain-import-after-september-15-1113310101.html
September 12, 2023, 12:17 PM
WARSAW (Sputnik) - The Polish government has adopted a resolution that bans the import of Ukrainian grain after September 15 regardless of the decision of the European Commission, Polish Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Robert Telus stated on Tuesday.
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US Railway Plan in Middle East Will Be Another Case of 'Much Said, Little Done': Chinese Experts
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/us-railway-plan-in-middle-east-will-be-another-case-of-much-said-little-done-chinese-experts-1113309822.html
September 12, 2023, 11:53 AM
As the US announced its Middle East railway plan during the Group of 20 (G20) Summit over the weekend in India, Chinese experts expressed doubts about its credibility and feasibility, saying that it is not the first time for Washington to make empty pledges to various countries and regions.
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Miracle in Siberia: What We Know About Ural Airlines A320's Wheat Field Landing
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/miracle-in-siberia-what-we-know-about-ural-airlines-a320s-wheat-field-landing-1113307667.html
September 12, 2023, 11:52 AM
In August 2019, an Ural Airlines A321 made an incredible emergency landing in a cornfield near Moscow after colliding with a flock of birds, with all 233 passengers and crew making it out alive. Almost exactly four years on, another plane from the same airline has made a similarly astonishing and safe landing. Here’s what we know about it.
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PLA Army’s Top Choppers, Drones to Debut at Upcoming Helicopter Expo
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/pla-armys-top-choppers-drones-to-debut-at-upcoming-helicopter-expo-1113309050.html
September 12, 2023, 11:46 AM
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Army will for the first time display some of its latest helicopters and drones at an upcoming national helicopter expo, highlighting the integrated operation capabilities between manned and unmanned equipment.
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Ukraine Loses Over 255 Troops in Donetsk Direction in Past Day
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/turkish-t-122-sakarya-mlrs-destroyed-in-special-military-operation-zone-1113307216.html
September 12, 2023, 11:41 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Ukraine lost more than 255 servicemen in the Donetsk direction over the day, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Tuesday.
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Key Takeaways From Putin Speech at Eastern Economic Forum 2023
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/key-takeaways-from-putin-speech-at-eastern-economic-forum-2023-1113304596.html
September 12, 2023, 11:25 AM
Russian President Vladimir Putin summed up the economic, social, and cultural development of the Far East as he addressed the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) on September 12, while also outlining goals for the near and distant future.
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China, N Korea to Deepen Cooperation in All Areas - Chinese Foreign Ministry
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/china-n-korea-to-deepen-cooperation-in-all-areas---chinese-foreign-ministry-1113306376.html
September 12, 2023, 10:51 AM
BEIJING (Sputnik) - China and North Korea are working to "deepen exchanges and cooperation across the board," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Tuesday, without commenting on the possibility of Chinese President Xi Jinping's and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's meeting in the near future.
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Putin: Merging Siberian and Far East Pipelines to Transform Energy Landscape
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/putin-merging-siberian-and-far-east-pipelines-to-transform-energy-landscape-1113303967.html
September 12, 2023, 10:32 AM
Merging the "Power of Siberia" and "Sakhalin-Khabarovsk-Vladivostok" gas pipelines into a unified system will solve a historical challenge for Russia and enable the integration of the gas transportation networks of the country's western and eastern regions, President Vladimir Putin said at a plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum.
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Shoigu to Participate in Talks Between Putin, North Korea’s Kim - Kremlin
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/shoigu-to-participate-in-talks-between-putin-north-koreas-kim---kremlin-1113304868.html
September 12, 2023, 9:30 AM
VLADIVOSTOK (Sputnik) - Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu will participate in talks between President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong-гn, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.
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Putin: No Tangible Results from Ukraine's 'Counteroffensive', Kiev Suffering 71,000 in Losses
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/putin-says-there-are-no-results-of-ukraines-counteroffensive-kiev-losses-some-71000-1113303178.html
September 12, 2023, 8:18 AM
Ukraine launched its overly-hyped counteroffensive against Russian forces in early June after several delays. Citing the needs of this faltering campaign, Kiev urged its Western donors to step up military and financial aid.
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Putin on Freezing $300 Bln Russian Gold Reserves Due to Sanctions: We Earned Twice As Much
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/putin-on-freezing-300-bln-russian-gold-reserves-due-to-sanctions-we-earned-twice-as-much-1113301589.html
September 12, 2023, 7:09 AM
The 8th Eastern Economic Forum is taking place on the campus of the Far Eastern Federal University from September 10-13.
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Putin: High-Speed Highways Will Run Through Far East to Pacific Ocean
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/putin-high-speed-highways-will-run-through-far-east-to-pacific-ocean-1113300581.html
September 12, 2023, 6:37 AM
The 8th Eastern Economic Forum is taking place on the campus of the Far Eastern Federal University in the Russian city of Vladivostok between 10 and 13 September.
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Passenger Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Russia's Novosibirsk Region - Emergency Services
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/passenger-plane-makes-emergency-landing-in-russias-novosibirsk-region---emergency-services-1113299871.html
September 12, 2023, 5:46 AM
NOVOSIBIRSK, Russia (Sputnik) - A passenger aircraft en route from the Russian resort city of Sochi to Siberian city of Omsk has made an emergency landing in a field in the Novosibirsk Region on Tuesday morning, a representative of regional emergency services told Sputnik, adding that nobody was injured, according to preliminary data.
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Putin Takes Part in Eastern Economic Forum 2023 Plenary Session in Vladivostok
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/putin-takes-part-in-eastern-economic-forum-2023-plenary-session-in-vladivostok-1113298103.html
September 12, 2023, 5:33 AM
The 8th Eastern Economic Forum is taking place on the campus of the Far Eastern Federal University between 10 and 13 September in Russia's Vladivostok.
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Ukraine Attacked Energodar With Drones on Monday, 2 UAVs Downed - Rosatom Head
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/ukraine-attacked-energodar-with-drones-on-monday-2-uavs-downed---rosatom-head-1113298885.html
September 12, 2023, 5:17 AM
VLADIVOSTOK (Sputnik) - Ukraine attacked the city of Energodar in the Zaporozhye region with drones on September 11, Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom head Alexey Likhachev said on Monday, adding that two drones were downed.
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Secret Service Agent Raises Questions About JFK 'Magic Bullet' Assassination Theory
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/secret-service-agent-raises-questions-about-jfk-magic-bullet-assassination-theory-1113297346.html
September 12, 2023, 4:04 AM
Sixty years ago, the one US Secret Service agent was just feet away when he experienced a moment that would forever change history. In the years since, the assassination of US President John F. Kennedy has raised a series of questions and sparked various conspiracies.
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Turkiye Seeking to Soon Finalize Development of Proposals for Russia on Grain Deal - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/turkiye-seeking-to-soon-finalize-development-of-proposals-for-russia-on-grain-deal---source-1113297521.html
September 12, 2023, 3:42 AM
ANKARA (Sputnik) - Turkiye expects to soon complete with the United Nations the development of new proposals for Russia to resume the Black Sea grain initiative, a source participating in the Turkish technical delegation told Sputnik.
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Trump Demands Judge in Jan. 6 Case Stand Down as Past Remarks 'Unavoidably Taint' Case
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/trump-demands-judge-in-jan-6-case-stand-down-as-past-remarks-unavoidably-taint-case-1113297114.html
September 12, 2023, 2:30 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Former President Donald Trump has filed a motion in a Washington, DC, court demanding Judge Tanya Chutkan recuse and disqualify herself from his January 6 criminal case, court documents showed.
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DraftKings Issues Apology for 9/11-Themed 'Never Forget' Bet Offering
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/draftkings-issues-apology-for-911-themed-never-forget-bet-offering-1113296785.html
September 12, 2023, 2:10 AM
DraftKings Sportsbook is an American fantasy sports contest and sports betting company.
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US Sets Annual Record for Billion-Dollar Disasters With Four Months to Go
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/us-sets-annual-record-for-billion-dollar-disasters-with-four-months-to-go-1113296647.html
September 12, 2023, 1:17 AM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States has experienced a record 23 confirmed weather and climate disaster events that resulted in losses exceeding $1 billion so far in 2023, the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) said in a statement.
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US Explorer Rescued After Being Trapped Deep Inside Turkish Cave for Days
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/us-explorer-rescued-after-being-trapped-deep-inside-turkish-cave-for-days-1113295982.html
September 12, 2023, 1:08 AM
The American explorer became stuck in an area in the cave system known as "Camp Hope," after he underwent gastric pain that was followed by vomiting and bleeding. Some 200 individuals took part in the rescue effort.
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Kim Jong Un Leaves North Korea for Russia Ahead of Putin Talks - State Media
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230912/kim-jong-un-leaves-north-korea-for-russia-ahead-of-putin-talks---state-media-1113296085.html
September 12, 2023, 12:21 AM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un left Pyongyang by special train in the afternoon of September 10 and is now heading to Russia, accompanied by senior officials from his government, state media reported Tuesday.
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Webb Telescope Finds Carbon Dioxide, Methane on Planet 120 Light-Years Away
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230911/webb-telescope-finds-carbon-dioxide-methane-on-planet-120-light-years-away-1113295502.html
September 11, 2023, 10:52 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has discovered methane and carbon dioxide molecules on a a world eight times heavier than Earth, and orbiting a star 120 light years away, the US space agency announced in a release.
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Earthquake Death Toll in Morocco Hits Nearly 3,000 as Rescuers Scramble for Survivors
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230911/earthquake-death-toll-in-morocco-hits-nearly-3000-as-rescuers-scramble-for-survivors-1113294638.html
September 11, 2023, 10:35 PM
Morocco has not experienced an earthquake this deadly in more than six decades. In fact, the 1960 Agadir quake that struck at a magnitude of 5.8 claimed upwards of 12,000 lives in the North African nation.
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'Situation Was Horrible': Chilean Activist Says Pinochet's Economic Miracle 'Totally False'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230911/situation-was-horrible-chilean-activist-says-pinochets-economic-miracle-totally-false-1113294361.html
September 11, 2023, 9:42 PM
Monday marks 50 years since the Chilean military, led by Augusto Pinochet, overthrew democratically-elected President Salvador Allende, destroying the democratic socialist experiment and ushering in a dictatorship that killed thousands and disappeared thousands more.
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Speed Equipment Failure May Be Behind Crash of Russia's Luna-25 Moon Mission - Source
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230911/speed-equipment-failure-may-be-behind-crash-of-russias-luna-25-moon-mission---source-1113293764.html
September 11, 2023, 8:20 PM
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The reason behind the crash of Russian lunar mission Luna-25 last month may have been a defect in the equipment measuring acceleration and not tested in outer space before the launch, a source told Sputnik on Monday.
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NATO's Steadfast Defender Drills Near Russia Signal Bloc's Shift to 'War Footing'
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230911/natos-steadfast-defender-drills-near-russia-signal-blocs-shift-to-war-footing-1113292863.html
September 11, 2023, 7:39 PM
All thirty-one NATO countries plus Sweden are reportedly gearing up to conduct the bloc's biggest military drills since the Cold War in early 2024. Sputnik reached out to Michael Maloof, a former security policy analyst with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, to get a sense of the risks posed by the exercises.
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New Mexico Governor Temporarily Suspends Right to Carry Firearms in Albuquerque - Reports
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230911/new-mexico-governor-temporarily-suspends-right-to-carry-firearms-in-albuquerque---reports-1113292166.html
September 11, 2023, 7:00 PM
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has invoked an emergency health order to suspend for 30 days the right to open and concealed carry of firearms across Albuquerque and Bernalillo County, an American broadcaster reported on Monday.
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Marching One By One: First Red Fire Ant Nests in Europe Found in Sicily
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230911/marching-one-by-one-first-red-fire-ant-nests-in-europe-found-in-sicily-1113292000.html
September 11, 2023, 6:59 PM
A highly invasive ant species notorious in the Americas for their persistent swarms and stinging bites, red fire ants have finally been detected in Europe. Scientists say they knew that in our increasingly globalized world, it would happen sooner or later, but they’re fighting back tooth and nail anyway.
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Syria Reveals Staggering Cost of US Looting and Sabotage of Energy Sector
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230911/syria-reveals-staggering-cost-of-us-looting-and-sabotage-of-energy-sector-1113291685.html
September 11, 2023, 6:50 PM
The United States presently occupies about a third of Syria, and has plundered billions of dollars' worth of oil and food from the war-torn country in an attempt to suffocate Damascus into submission economically after the failure of the CIA dirty war to topple the Assad government.
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How US Could Turn India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor Into Destabilizing Tool
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230911/how-us-could-turn-india-middle-east-europe-economic-corridor-into-destabilizing-tool-1113290474.html
September 11, 2023, 6:35 PM
During the G20 summit India, Saudi Arabia, the United States, the European Union and some other countries agreed upon a new transport corridor in Eurasia. What's really behind the plan?
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Who's to Blame for Ukraine Crisis and Rising Global Nuclear Tensions?
https://sputnikglobe.com/20230911/whos-to-blame-for-ukraine-crisis-and-rising-global-nuclear-tensions-1113290665.html
September 11, 2023, 6:27 PM
The escalation of the long-running Ukrainian crisis into a full-blown NATO proxy war against Russia has been accompanied by dramatic warnings about the risks of the conflict escalating into a global nuclear conflagration. Who’s to blame? Is there a way out? A senior diplomat recently offered his perspective on Russia’s position.
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