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French Minister Gets Flack For Racy Novel When ‘Millions Can’t Fill Fridges or Pay Rent’
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 9:53am EDTAfter hitting bookstores on 27 April, Fugue Américaine – a novel about legendary pianist Vladimir Horowitz – has turned the heat up under France’s Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire. Some critics have even accused the French official of shunning his duties to churn out eyebrow-raising, raunchy literary passages.
German Exports to Russia Up 1.8% in March After 2022 Slump
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 9:46am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Germany increased exports to Russia in March by 1.8% compared to the previous month, official figures published Thursday showed.
Russian Manufacturers to Showcase Agricultural Goods, Solutions in Serbia
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 9:19am EDTAccording to the Russian Export Center, Novi Sad, Serbia will host 90th International Agricultural Fair 2023 exhibition in late May, where Russian companies will showcase agricultural goods and solutions under the national brand Made in Russia.
Mona Lisa Mystery Bridge ‘Solved’ by Italian Historian
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 9:06am EDTThe Mona Lisa, Leonardo da Vinci’s world-renowned masterpiece depicting a Florentine noblewoman smiling enigmatically, has been the subject of speculation for decades. Wild theories have circulated as to who the woman serving as the model for the iconic portrait actually was, and, indeed, whether that person was a woman at all.
Watch Russian Forces Crush Ukrainian Troops With Krasnopol Guided Shell
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 8:47am EDTThe Krasnopol guided projectile is a highly accurate Russian artillery system used to defeat ground targets, including tanks, lightly armored vehicles, and bunkers. It is a laser-guided projectile that can be launched from various artillery systems, including howitzers and multipurpose rocket launchers.
Almost Half of US Citizens Concerned About Safety of Bank Deposits – Poll
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 8:05am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A total of 48% of adults in the United States are worried about the safety of the money on their bank accounts, a new Gallup poll showed on Thursday.
Sunak Faces Up to Mid-Term Blues in First Local Elections Under His Leadership
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 7:31am EDTOpposition Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer has tried to make this year’s council elections into a verdict on the Conservative government. But the results may not show enough of a vote swing to propel him into Downing Street.
Grain Deal Extension ‘Unlikely’ Unless Russia’s Terms Are Met
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 7:15am EDTThe fact that the regime in Kiev and the so-called collective West refuse to comply with specific aspects of the Grain Deal that pertain to Russia is a glaring example of the “you owe us, but we don’t owe you anything” stance, a senior researcher at the Russian Academy of Sciences, Victor Nadein-Raevskiy, said.
Fears Triggered of Another Bank Collapse as California Lender PacWest Shares Freefall
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 6:58am EDTThe US banking crisis erupted in March with the downfall of Silicon Valley Bank, followed by Signature Bank’s collapse, and the takeover of San Francisco-based First Republic Bank. Ripples from that financial upheaval were felt as the Federal Reserve on May 3 hiked interest rates by 0.25% in another effort to fight inflation.
Video: Combat Work of Russia’s Akatsiya Self-Propelled Artillery System
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 6:13am EDTThe Akatsiya is a self-propelled artillery system equipped with a 152mm howitzer and can fire a variety of munitions, including high explosive and anti-tank rounds. The system has a top speed of 60 km/h and a range of up to 420km.
Majority of French People Want Protests Against Pension Reform to Continue – Survey
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 6:07am EDTPARIS (Sputnik) – At least 55% of French citizens support the continuation of protest demonstrations against the pension reform, a survey conducted by the French Institute of Public Opinion (IFOP) for the Sud Radio broadcaster, said on Thursday.
CIA Staged ‘Color Revolutions,’ Hacker Attacks Around Globe – Chinese Cybersecurity Center
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 6:03am EDTBEIJING (Sputnik) – The US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) masterminded a great number of hacker attacks and “color revolutions” in the post-Soviet space and other regions of the globe, a report by China’s National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center and Chinese internet security company 360 said on Thursday.
Kiev Faces Most Intensive Air Attacks Since Start of 2023 on Wednesday Night – Authorities
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 3:49am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The intensity of Russia’s air attacks on Kiev on the night from Wednesday to Thursday was the highest since the beginning of 2023, following a drone attack on the Kremlin the day before, Serhiy Popko, the head of the Kiev military administration, has said.
US Rushes to Restock Javelin Missile Systems – Reports
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 3:31am EDTJavelin anti-tank missile systems are portable, shoulder-fired missile launchers capable of taking out armored vehicles and fortified structures. They are guided by infrared technology with a range of up to 4,750 meters and have the ability to lock onto a target before launch, making them extremely accurate.
Sweden Launches ‘Don’t Come Here’ Campaign to Discourage Immigration
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 3:31am EDTSwedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson’s slogan of “getting Sweden in order” includes both reducing immigration to get a handle on integration and bringing down major gang crime.
Ukraine Concentrating Forces at Forefront in Zaporozhye Region
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 2:38am EDTSIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) – Ukraine has concentrated its forces at the forefront to launch a counteroffensive in the Zaporozhye Region, Vladimir Rogov, a senior official of the Zaporozhye regional administration, told Sputnik on Thursday.
‘Laughable’ Claims by West That Kremlin ‘Attacked Itself’ Similar to Nord Stream Fallacies
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 2:10am EDTTwo UAVs attempted to strike the Kremlin in Moscow on 3 May in what Russia says was a Ukrainian assassination attempt on President Vladimir Putin. The drones were downed through the use of electronic warfare equipment. The Kremlin said that no injuries or “material damage” was caused. Kiev has denied involvement in the attack.
Russian Cosmonauts Prokopyev, Petelin Return to ISS After 7-Hour Spacewalk
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 1:56am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russian cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitry Petelin have returned to the International Space Station (ISS) after a spacewalk that lasted more than seven hours, Russian state space corporation Roscosmos said on Thursday.
Fallen Drone Causes Fire at Oil Refinery in Russia’s Rostov Region
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 12:56am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A fallen drone caused a fire at Novoshakhtinsk Oil Refinery in Russia’s Rostov region overnight, Vasily Golubev, the governor of the region, said on Thursday.
Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russia’s Kherson Region Repelled
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 12:53am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A Ukrainian drone attack on residential areas of settlements in Russia’s Kherson Region was repelled, Alexey Rulev, the spokesman for the Dnepr Group of Forces, told Sputnik.
‘Feeling Blessed’: Jamie Foxx Breaks His Silence After Sudden Hospitalization
Sputnik - May 4th 2023 12:05am EDTThe 55-year-old actor and singer, who was first hospitalized three weeks ago, shocked fans when it was revealed he suffered a medical emergency. At the time, his family stayed mum on his exact condition, and instead urged people to “pray for Jamie.”
Biden White House’s Statements on Failed Drone Attack ‘Strikingly Cynical’ – Russian Envoy
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 11:53pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said on Wednesday that the statements of US officials about drone attacks on the Kremlin are “strikingly cynical and absurd.”
Oil Reservoirs Catch Fire at Refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar Region – Governor
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 11:31pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Oil reservoirs caught fire at Ilsky Oil Refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region overnight, Veniamin Kondratyev, the governor of the Krasnodar region, said on Thursday.
Trump Skipping GOP Debates Because He’s ‘Too Afraid’, Former Ally Claims
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 11:19pm EDTChristie, who is a former Trump ally and one of his most vocal critics on the GOP side, spoke to a conservative radio talk show “The Hugh Hewitt Show” on Wednesday morning. The show opened with Christie criticizing both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden on their spending and the national debt.
Sudan’s Military Agrees to 7-Day Humanitarian Truce
Sputnik - May 3rd 2023 10:56pm EDTKHARTOUM (Sputnik) – The Sudanese armed forces have agreed to a seven-day humanitarian truce, proposed by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) in Eastern Africa, from May 4-11, the military said on Wednesday.
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