News From Sputnik, Page 1126
US Gives Ukraine ‘Kind of License’ for War Against Russia – Antonov
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 12:51am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States is giving Ukraine “a kind of license” to continue clashes with Russia by publicly ignoring the recent drone attacks on Moscow, Russian Ambassador to Washington Anatoly Antonov said.
Shelling of Poultry Farm in LPR Kills 4, Injures 16 People
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 12:28am EDTLUGANSK (Sputnik) – Four people have been killed and another 16 have been injured in a shelling of a poultry farm in the village of Karpaty in the Lugansk People’s Republic (LPR), the LPR office in the Joint Center for Control and Coordination of issues related to Ukraine’s war crimes (JCCC) said on Wednesday.
Chomsky: Europe May Face Decline, Deindustrialization by Staying in ‘US-Dominated System’
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 12:17am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Europe will experience a likely decline and deindustrialization if it chooses to stay within the system dominated by the United States, renowned US academic and philosopher Noam Chomsky told Sputnik.
Emerald Green Venetian Canal Water Explained
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 12:07am EDTThe city’s famous canals were so jaw-droppingly green that they nearly resembled the Chicago River during a St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
AI Poses Existential Threat to Humanity, Tech Leaders Warn
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 12:01am EDTUnlike a previous message calling for a pause on AI development, the latest open letter to note how much damage the field could cause has been signed by some of the industry’s biggest players.
Russian Envoy Urges UN Commissioner to React to Rights Violations in Moldova
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 11:36pm EDTGENEVA (Sputnik) – Russia’s permanent representative to the UN Office in Geneva (UNOG), Gennady Gatilov, urged UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk to publicly react to violations of the Russian-speaking population’s rights of Moldova.
Photo: North Korea Vows New Satellite Launch as Seoul Recovers Suspected Rocket Debris
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 11:15pm EDTPrior to the launch, North Korea issued a warning that it would be launching a reconnaissance satellite in response to ongoing military drills begin carried out near the Korean Peninsula.
New Docs ID Big Names Who Maintained Ties With Epstein Long After Child Sex Conviction
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 10:59pm EDTNew emails revealed another group of wealthy and influential celebrities who continued to dine with the disgraced pedophile alleged to have worked with US intelligence long after his conviction for sex crimes against children.
The Cancel McCarthy Caucus
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 10:10pm EDTIt took 15 ballots and four days to elect Kevin McCarthy to the role of House speaker in January after days of negotiations within his own party. He was only able to sway fellow Republicans after he made a commitment to rein in spending, a commitment posing significant challenges for him amid the debt ceiling […]
State Department Won’t Say If It’s Helping Free American Jailed for Criticizing Ukraine
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 10:01pm EDTA spokesman for the State Department admitted the agency was aware of the detention of a US citizen facing nearly a decade in a Ukrainian jail for his public criticisms of the Zelensky regime – but wouldn’t say if they plan to do anything about it.
Conservative US Lawmakers Eye Ousting McCarthy Over Debt Ceiling Deal With Biden
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 8:51pm EDTThough House Freedom Caucus (HFC) members have previously pledged to vote against the debt ceiling agreement, Tuesday marked the first day a GOP lawmaker called to remove the House speaker over it.
1House Panel to Hold FBI Chief in Contempt Over Failure to Provide Biden ‘Criminal’ Docs
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 7:53pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US House Oversight Committee will take steps to hold Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray in contempt of Congress after the agency refused to provide unclassified records pertaining to an alleged criminal scheme involving then-Vice President Joe Biden, committee chairman James Comer said.
US Air Force to Become Partially Pilotless in 10-15 Years – Milley
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 7:04pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Air Force will become partially pilotless in the next 10-15 years amid the ongoing fundamental change in technology, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley said on Tuesday.
Emergency Sirens Sound in Japan, South Korea as North Korea Launches ‘Projectile’
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 5:57pm EDTVarious sirens and evacuation alerts were issued to residents in Japan and South Korea early Wednesday after officials reported a ‘projectile’ had been launched by North Korean officials.
Video: Probe Launched After Pack of Teens Attack US Marines During Holiday Weekend
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 5:43pm EDTThe brawl is said to have unfolded after one of the Marines asked the group of teens to stop lighting fireworks after he’d been struck with debris. Officials have yet to identify any of the teenaged fighters.
Photo: Astronomers Spot Erupting Water Geyser on Saturn’s Moon Enceladus
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 5:19pm EDTAlthough most of the solar system’s planets and moons are inhospitable places, a handful of worlds have been selected by astronomers as likely candidates for hosting life. Two of Saturn’s moons, Titan and Enceladus, are on the list, despite their great distance from the Sun.
Up to One-Third of Planets in Small Stars’ ‘Goldilocks’ Zones Could be Habitable
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 5:04pm EDTA new study has found that as many as one-third of planets found around the smallest type of star are likely to be able to host life.
IAEA Chief Puts Forth 5 Principles to Protect Zaporozhye NPP
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 4:44pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi on Tuesday proposed five principles to protect the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, including a ban on shelling toward and from the site.
US Military Accuses China of ‘Aggressive Maneuver’ During South China Sea Intercept
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 4:32pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The US Indo-Pacific Command said on Tuesday that a Chinese J-16 fighter jet pilot performed an “‘unnecessarily aggressive maneuver” while intercepting a US Air Force RC-135 aircraft over the South China Sea last week.
Beijing Vows to Put Taikonauts on Moon by 2030
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 4:22pm EDTChina’s space program has been a key part of the socialist country’s high-tech revolution, with the government investing heavily in the myriad industries necessary to support space travel. In turn, a new generation of satellites has buttressed its rapidly growing economy as well as its military prowess.
Goodbye Anchor Babies? Trump Pledges to End Birthright Citizenship on Day One
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 3:09pm EDTThe 14th Amendment of the Constitution guarantees birthright citizenship to most people born in the US (except American Samoans for some reason). The law has generated fierce debate over the perceived propensity of illegal aliens to enter the US to give birth, after which their so-called “anchor babies” can help them stay in the country.
Brazilian President Calls for Creation of Common Currency for South American Trade
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 2:52pm EDTRIO DE JANEIRO/BUENOS AIRES (Sputnik) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday put forward a proposition to create a common currency for trade between the South American states during his speech at the regional leaders’ summit.
Future of Missile Defense Lies in Lasers, Beams, Not in Warheads – Israeli Official
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 2:43pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The future of missile defense lies in laser and other beam systems and not in kinetic, or missile-delivered, physical interception warheads, Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO) Director Moshe Patel said on Tuesday.
What are ATACMS Missiles and Why Is US Threatening to Give Them to Kiev?
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 2:25pm EDTPresident Biden has confirmed that the US is still mulling over whether to send MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) ballistic missiles to Ukraine. What are these weapons? What are characteristics? And why has Russia warned that their delivery to Kiev might drag Washington into a direct confrontation with Moscow? Sputnik explains.
Biden Accuser Tara Reade: My Two Choices in US Were to Walk Into Cage or be Killed
Sputnik - May 30th 2023 1:45pm EDTTara Reade, a US citizen, writer, and ex-assistant to Joe Biden, who has recently arrived in Russia, told Sputnik she no longer feels safe in Biden’s America, adding that many Americans are ready to follow in her footsteps.