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Ukraine’s Possible Accession to NATO to Take Decades, Depends on Certain Conditions
Sputnik - Jul 16th 2023 12:27am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik), Kirill Krasilnikov – Ukraine’s possible accession to NATO is likely to take decades and will depend on meeting certain conditions by Kiev, such as the implementation of anti-corruption reforms and the settlement of the conflict with Russia, as well as the political situation in the United States, experts told Sputnik.
1Nikki Haley Believes Secret Service Made Cocaine Cover-up in White House
Sputnik - Jul 16th 2023 12:04am EDTNikki Haley, former governor of South Carolina and 2024 presidential candidate, has accused the Secret Service of covering up the true origin of cocaine found in the White House in order to protect Hunter Biden.
Death Toll From Torrential Rains, Landslides in South Korea Rises to 32 – Reports
Sputnik - Jul 15th 2023 11:43pm EDTTOKYO (Sputnik) – The death toll from heavy rains and landslides in South Korea has surpassed 30, while more than ten people remain missing, the South Korean Yonhap news agency reported on Sunday.
Abortion Battle Escalates as US Gears Up for Ballot Measures
Sputnik - Jul 15th 2023 10:42pm EDTAbortion rights battles are intensifying across the US, with several states gearing up for ballot measures that could determine the future of abortion access.
Russian Aviation Makes Over 40 Sorties to Strike at Ukrainian Targets
Sputnik - Jul 15th 2023 10:27pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Aviation of the Russian “Tsentr” Group of Forces has made more than 40 sorties to strike at temporary deployment points, an ammunition depot and eight areas of concentration of manpower and weapons of the Ukrainian military, a Russian Defense Ministry spokesperson told Sputnik.
Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Suspect Identified – Reports
Sputnik - Jul 15th 2023 8:31pm EDTThe Gilgo Beach murders, which initially involved the discovery of four victims wrapped in burlap over a period of months in 2010 and 2011, eventually grew to a total of 10-18 bodies found in the area. The initial investigation was prompted by the search for Shannan Gilbert, a missing sex worker.
Air Raid Sirens Sound in Parts of Ukraine – Authorities
Sputnik - Jul 15th 2023 5:54pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Air raid warnings were issued in several regions of Ukraine on Saturday evening, according to air raid data from the country’s Ministry of Digital Transformation.
Mexico Files Complaint Over Texas’ Rio Grande Barriers, Citing Treaty Violation Concerns
Sputnik - Jul 15th 2023 5:25pm EDTMexican officials have filed a complaint with the US government regarding the installation of floating barriers in the Rio Grande River by the state of Texas. The barriers were put in place to deter migrants from illegally crossing into Texas.
Thousands of People Protesting Once Again in Tel Aviv Against Netanyahu’s Judicial Reform
Sputnik - Jul 15th 2023 5:20pm EDTTEL AVIV (Sputnik) – Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Tel Aviv to protest against the controversial judicial reform of the Israeli government on the 28th consecutive Saturday, a Sputnik correspondent has reported.
Five EU Countries Urge Commission to Extend Ban on Imports of Ukrainian Grain – Budapest
Sputnik - Jul 15th 2023 4:35pm EDTBUDAPEST (Sputnik) – Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Poland and Slovakia are urging the European Commission to extend the ban on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products beyond September 15, Hungarian Minister of Agriculture Istvan Nagy said on Saturday.
UK Defense Secretary Wallace Says Planning to Resign This Fall – Reports
Sputnik - Jul 15th 2023 3:34pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – UK Defense Secretary Ben Wallace will resign at the expected cabinet reshuffle in the fall and refrain from taking part in the next general election, UK media reported on Saturday, citing the secretary.
Big US Banks Make Out Like Bandits Amid Interest Rate Crunch
Sputnik - Jul 15th 2023 3:03pm EDTThe Fed’s move to precipitously hike interest rates from near zero in April 2022 to over 5 percent now has wreaked havoc on smaller lenders’ bottom lines, with three US commercial banks collapsing and a major Swiss lender teetering on the brink before being absorbed by a larger Swiss bank in March. But the big […]
UK Defense Ministry Says Trained 18,000 Ukrainian Recruits During Operation Interflex
Sputnik - Jul 15th 2023 2:50pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – In April, the ministry said that over 10,000 Ukrainian soldiers had undergone training in the UK, with a total of 20,000 recruits expected to be fully trained in 2023.
Elon Musk on US Decision to Send Cluster Munitions to Ukraine: Fate ‘Hates Hypocrisy’
Sputnik - Jul 15th 2023 2:34pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – On July 7, the US unveiled a new military assistance package for Ukraine, which included cluster munitions. Sergei Shoigu warned on July 11 that the Russian military would be forced to use similar weapons, which it has plenty of in stocks, against the Ukrainian armed forces if the US supplies cluster munitions […]
IMF Considers the Inclusion of Chinese Yuan as Currency for Settlement
Sputnik - Jul 15th 2023 2:31pm EDTAccording to Julie Kozack, a spokesperson for the IMF, a significant proportion of the payment Argentina made last month ($1.1 billion out of $2.7 billion) was made using Chinese yuan.
Up to 20% of Kiev’s Weapons Destroyed or Damaged in First 2 Weeks of Offensive
Sputnik - Jul 15th 2023 2:12pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – In the first two weeks of Ukraine’s offensive up to 20% of the weapons Kiev sent to the battlefield were destroyed or damaged, including tanks and armored vehicles that Ukrainians planned to use in the advance on Russian positions, a American daily nespaper reported on Saturday, citing US and European officials.
Russian Foreign Ministry Urges Ukraine to Release Vicegerent of Kiev-Pechersk Lavra
Sputnik - Jul 15th 2023 2:00pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Ukrainian authorities should comply with their international legal obligations and immediately release the vicegerent of the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra, Metropolitan Bishop Pavel, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Saturday.
Watch Massive Poisonous Mushroom Cloud Light Up Night Sky at Chemical Plant in Louisiana
Sputnik - Jul 15th 2023 1:54pm EDTThe sprawling Plaquemine, Louisiana chemical complex is known to produce ethylene, polyethylene, propylene, propylene oxide, ethylene glycol, methyl cellulose, chlorine and other chemicals used in household goods ranging from cosmetics to diapers. Nearly all of the chemicals can pose a threat to people and the environment if accidentally released.
US Deploys Fighter Jets in Iran’s Backyard as Regional Tensions Surge
Sputnik - Jul 15th 2023 1:34pm EDTThe deadlock in Iranian-US negotiations on the Iran nuclear deal, combined with the strain stemming from the ramped up US presence in the Persian Gulf and regular threats by US ally Israel to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities have escalated tensions between Tehran and Washington to their highest levels since President Biden’s inauguration in 2021.
Russian Scientists Devise Innovative Tumor Treatment Using Nanoparticles
Sputnik - Jul 15th 2023 1:20pm EDTNanoparticles – small particles of matter that are between 1 and 100 nanometres in diameter and are undetectable by the human eye – have been touted as a way to encapsulate active pharmaceutical ingredients used for cancer treatment.
French Police Make 96 Arrests on Bastille Day Across Country
Sputnik - Jul 15th 2023 1:07pm EDTPARIS (Sputnik) – The French police made 96 arrests on July 14, Bastille Day, across the country, with 54 of them in Paris, a French broadcaster reported on Saturday, citing the interior ministry.
Netanyahu Undergoing Medical Evaluation in Hospital, Feeling ‘Well’
Sputnik - Jul 15th 2023 1:03pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Earlier in the day, Israeli media reported that Netanyahu had been taken to the emergency department of a hospital located in the suburbs of Tel Aviv.
Clock Running Out on Black Sea Grain Deal: What are Prospects for Its Extension?
Sputnik - Jul 15th 2023 12:18pm EDTThe Black Sea Grain Initiative – the 2022 agreement facilitating the export of Ukrainian grain through Russian-controlled waters in the Black Sea, is set to expire Monday. Why has Moscow threatened to pull out, and what are the chances of the deal’s extension? Sputnik reached out to a trio of economics and international affairs experts […]
Cyprus Cat Population Under Threat, Sparking Fear of Contagion in the UK
Sputnik - Jul 15th 2023 11:54am EDTThe increasing contagious spread of a feline disease in Cyprus has raised concerns about the potential transmission of the disease to the UK, given the close ties with Cyprus and the relocation of cats.
Ukrainians Unwilling to Resist Russia or Leave Cities – Survey
Sputnik - Jul 15th 2023 10:54am EDTA recent US-commissioned poll has shown that Ukrainians are reluctant to fight against Russia and leave their cities, even if military tensions escalate.