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Riots in France Caused by Lack of Respect for Authority Rather Than Migrants – Police Chief
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 1:32pm EDTPARIS (Sputnik) – Paris police chief Laurent Nunez said on Thursday that the cause of mass riots in France is lack of respect for the French government’s authority among the citizens and not the influx of migrants to the country.
What is North Korea’s New Solid-Fuel ICBM Hwasong-18 Missile?
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 1:28pm EDTThe Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) announced on Wednesday that it had successfully launched a solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the Hwasong-18, the previous day. What’s the DPRK’s new wonder weapon?
‘He’s Screwed’: Biden Official Tells Hersh ‘Cluster Bombs Have Zero Chance’ of Helping Ukraine
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 1:06pm EDTLast week, the Biden administration announced it was sending 155-millimeter artillery shells containing cluster munitions to Ukraine, which then revealed it had already been supplied with the anti-personnel weapons. The devices are banned from war by international treaty, of which Washington and Kiev are two of the few holdouts from signing.
Watch Russian ‘Kornet’ Anti-Tank Guided Missile in Combat Action
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 12:07pm EDTKiev launched its counteroffensive more than a month ago and, according to Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, failed in every direction, losing over 26,000 troops.
Putin: Ukraine in NATO Will Create Security Threat for Russia, Won’t Increase Own Security
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 12:05pm EDTThe Russian president also said that Moscow is not against discussing security guqrantees for Ukraine.
Scott Ritter: NATO Summit Serves Up Cringe Nothing-Burger
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 11:31am EDTBack in 1984, Wendy’s (an American fast-food chain) released an advertisement starring an elderly actress named Clara Peller. The premise of the ad had Peller ordering a hamburger from an unnamed competitor, only to receive a very large bun containing a very small beef patty on the inside.
What Lies Behind Zelensky’s ‘Nervous Response’ to NATO Summit?
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 11:23am EDTThe results of the NATO summit in Vilnius this week were apparently not to the Ukrainian leadership’s satisfaction, as Kiev essentially received only vague promises to maybe join the alliance sometime in the future.
US Secret Service Unable to Determine Suspect in White House Cocaine Probe
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 11:17am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Secret Service (USSS) was unable to determine any suspects as part of its probe into the discovery of cocaine at the White House, US broadcaster reported on Thursday.
Russian Foreign Ministry Reports on Children’s Rights Violations in US Intercountry Adoption
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 11:07am EDTAll US attempts to position itself as a “leading advocate of children’s rights” lack legal backing while the process of international adoption in the US is “opaque, highly corrupt, resource-intensive” and “subject to political neo-colonial tendencies,” the Russian Foreign Ministry report said.
Putin Proposes to Prepare New National Project on Data Economy
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 10:37am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday proposed to prepare a new national project on the formation of data economy until 2030.
Powerful Earthquake and Tsunami Will Likely Hit Istanbul in Decade – Seismologists
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 9:55am EDTISTANBUL (Sputnik) – Researchers are predicting the possibility of a powerful earthquake of magnitude 7 or more in Istanbul and the Sea of Marmara, with its economic aftermath expected to affect the whole of Turkiye, Haluk Eyidogan, seismologist and member of the Istanbul earthquake council, told Sputnik on Thursday.
Putin Takes Part in Future Technologies Forum
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 9:55am EDTThe forum is an annual event that focuses on main trends in science and technology. It is being held for the first time in Russia from July 9 to 14 in the World Trade Center in Moscow.
Lavrov Says Not Optimistic About JCPOA Renewal as Outcome of US 2024 Vote Uncertain
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 9:40am EDTJAKARTA (Sputnik) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Thursday that he was not very optimistic about possibilities of the resumption of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), or the Iran nuclear deal, due to uncertainty regarding the policy of the US administration following the 2024 presidential election there.
Mental Diseases Made Up Most Teenage Hospitalization Cases in Germany in 2021
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 9:28am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Mental diseases were the most common reason for hospitalization among minors aged from 10-17 in Germany in 2021, the German Federal Statistical Office said on Thursday.
Russia Successfully Strikes Ukraine’s Arms Depots With Long-Range Weapons
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 9:02am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) -The Russian armed forces launched a successful group strike with high-precision sea-based weapons at ammunition storage sites of the Ukrainian military, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Thursday.
France’s Le Pen Slams Macron for Pledging Long-Range Missiles to Ukraine
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 8:42am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Marine Le Pen, former president of the French right-wing National Rally party and the current chairwoman of its parliamentary faction, said it was “irresponsible” of the French president to pledge long-range missiles to Ukraine.
Oil Production in Russia Remains Stable – OPEC
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 8:34am EDTThe Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries published a monthly report that highlights the key trends in the hydrocarbon industry around the world.
UK Junior Doctors Begin Five-Day Strike as NHS Waiting Lists Hit Record High
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 7:56am EDTNational Health Service hospital medics have called the government’s pay offer of just two per cent — less than a quarter of the current inflation rate — “insulting” after years of seeing their earnings eroded.
Australian Defense Chief Elusive About Jet Deliveries to Ukraine
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 7:47am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles was elusive on Thursday when asked about the prospects of his country giving Ukraine some of its disused aircraft as Kiev steps up demands for fighter jets.
EU to Bolster Ukraine’s Defenses With Fighter Jets, Missiles
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 7:37am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The European Union plans to make a “quantitative leap” forward in terms of arming Ukraine by providing it with sophisticated missiles and fighter jets, Spanish media reported Thursday.
Sweden Joins G7 Declaration of Support for Ukraine
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 7:25am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Sweden has signed up to the Group of Seven’s Joint Declaration of Support for Ukraine presented on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Vilnius, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Thursday.
Russian Prosecutor General Says Foreign Investments in Russia Well Protected
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 7:06am EDTBEIJING (Sputnik) – Russian Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov assured his Chinese colleagues during a working meeting in Beijing on Thursday that the security of foreign investments in Russia is guaranteed by the state.
WATCH North Korea’s Newest Hwasong-18 ICBM in Action
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 6:46am EDTNo matter how loudly the United States and its allies protest, North Korea continues to test new additions to its ballistic missile arsenal.
Hidden Secrets of Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh’s Portrait Exposed Thanks to X-rays
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 6:39am EDTHaving investigated a portrait of the legendary Ancient Egyptian pharaoh Ramesses II which was discovered in the tomb of an official named Nakhtamun located near modern-day Luxor, a team of scientists has discovered a number of details that were previously hidden from the human eye.
French Parliament Adopts Bill Which Increases Military Spending to Record-High $460Bln
Sputnik - Jul 13th 2023 6:38am EDTPARIS (Sputnik) – The French Parliament adopted on Thursday the bill on military spending which increases the budget to a record 413 billion euros ($460 billion) in 2024-2030.