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California Reparations Task Force Approves Payments for Black Residents
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 6:49pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The nine-member California Reparations Task Force has approved a packet of recommendations that, if agreed upon the California legislature and signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, would provide Black residents with financial redress for the historical impact of slavery and discrimination, US media reported.
European Council Confirms Azerbaijani, Armenian Leaders to Meet in Brussels on May 14
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 6:30pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev will hold another round of peace talks in Brussels on May 14, the European Council said on Monday.
AI Could Pose ‘More Urgent’ Threat Than Climate Change, Pioneer Says
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 6:13pm EDTAI has seen an explosion in popularity, largely because of image-generation programs like Midjourney and Dall-E, text-generation apps like ChatGPT and ever more convincing deepfake programs like FaceSwap.
Video: Wildfires Ravage Canada’s Alberta, Force Evacuation of 30,000 Residents
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 5:47pm EDTWestern Canada is grappling with a severe wildfire crisis as more than 100 active blazes rage across the region, where upwards of 960,000 acres were left charred. Officials have stated the intensity of the fires will serve as a preview of what’s to come for the US.
US Authorities Disrupt WWII Vets’ Trip to Moscow for Victory Day Celebrations – Antonov
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 5:36pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The American authorities have disrupted the planned trip by US WWII veterans’ to Russia for participation in the Victory Day celebrations, Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov said on Monday.
Berlin: Keeping Ties With Paris ‘Challenging’ But Similar to Preserving Good Marriage
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 5:25pm EDTBERLIN (Sputnik) – Keeping good relations with Paris is a challenge akin to preserving a good marriage, German government spokesman Steffen Hebestreit said on Monday.
Police Arrest Robbers of 93 Churches in 82 Towns Across Spain’s North – Interior Ministry
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 5:10pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Spanish police arrested a couple who robbed 93 churches in 82 towns in northern Spain, the country’s interior ministry said on Monday.
Biden Aides Claim US President Eats ‘Like a Child,’ Prefers Carbs Over Greens
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 4:56pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden’s current and former aides say that he has a habit of eating “like a child” and chooses peanut butter, pizza and cookies over healthy food as he prepares to run for a second term in office, US media reported on Monday.
Russian People to Always Remember Canada’s Contribution to Defeating Nazism – Stepanov
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 4:51pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Russian people will always cherish Canada’s contribution to the defeat of Nazism during the Second World War as it remains a connecting link between the two nations, Russian Ambassador in Ottawa Oleg Stepanov said on Monday.
Canada Expels Chinese Diplomat Over Allegations of ‘Foreign Interference’
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 3:30pm EDTChinese diplomat Zhao Wei was declared persona non grata by the Canadian Foreign Ministry on Monday following allegations of “foreign interference.”
DeSantis Prohibits Chinese From Buying Land in Florida
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 2:58pm EDTWhile relations between the United States and China have deteriorated of late, a new measure recently introduced in Florida by the Sunshine State Governor Ron DeSantis is unlikely to improve this situation.
Ancient Treasure Found in Romania After 1,700-Year Break
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 2:47pm EDTPerhaps in a hurry or planning the future, someone buried a treasure trove but never returned – and it remained there until a lucky amateur archaeologist discovered it.
Iran Willing to Provide Advanced Defense Weapons to Syria
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 2:28pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Iran is willing to provide its most advanced defense weapons to Syria to boost security, Iranian Defense Minister Mohammad-Reza Ashtiani said on Monday.
Shell Says Reignited Fire Extinguished at Its Chemical Facility Near Houston
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 1:22pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – British oil giant Shell said on Monday that it finally extinguished a fire that re-ignited at its chemical facility near Houston.
Video: Russian Assault Team Storms Building During Battle for Artemovsk
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 1:11pm EDTWhile Kiev regime continues to throw its men and equipment into the meat grinder that is the battle for Artemovsk (Bakhmut), its desperate attempts to hold the city are rendered futile by the courage and determination of the advancing Russian troops.
Infant Sun May Have Helped Create Life on Earth
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 12:24pm EDTThe researchers behind the new study argue that their work helps highlight the role solar particles played in the “synthesis of the biologically important molecules deposited and accumulated in diverse aquatic geological settings of the early Earth.”
Immortal Regiment Marches Around The Globe
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 12:21pm EDTThe Immortal Regiment movement was established last decade by civil activists to honor the role of the Soviet Union in WWII. But in past years, it has become a global movement, with millions commemorating the heroic deeds of the previous generations.
Japan-South Korea Rapprochement Aids US Pacific Policy vs China and DPRK
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 11:49am EDTWhile South Korea and officially-peaceful Japan and only mid-level powers in the Pacific, closer ties between the two could be part of US-led militarisation of the region as part of its geo-strategic plans.
History Repeating Itself? Rising US-Led Militarization Shows Europe Failed to Learn From WW2
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 11:00am EDTMilitary expenditures by Central and Western Europe nations for the first time surpassed that of 1989 in real terms, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Paolo Raffone, a strategic analyst and director of the CIPI Foundation in Brussels, sat down with Sputnik to discuss the ongoing militarization of Europe.
Ukraine Claims Kiev Targeted With Heaviest Attack Since Launch of Special Op
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 10:13am EDTThe capital was reportedly hit by the strongest air attack since the beginning of the Russian special military operation
Texas to Deploy Newly Created Guard Unit to Intercept Migrants at Border
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 8:50am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Texas will deploy a newly created national guard unit to the border to intercept migrants as the numbers of arrivals surge ahead of the end of a COVID-era health policy this week, Governor Greg Abbott said on Monday.
What Should Americans Brace For on the Brink of Default?
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 8:30am EDTTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently warned that unless the congressional limit on the country’s debt servicing is raised by June 1, the US government will likely begin defaulting on its debt.
Watch Giatsint-B 152-mm Towed Gun Crews Obliterate Enemy
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 7:41am EDTThe Giatsint-B is a Soviet-design towed gun currently employed by Russia, CIS states and a number of Middle Eastern countries. The weapon is instrumental against enemy troops and equipment, but also can be used for counter-battery fire.
Ukrainian Intel Chief’s ‘Killing Russians’ Comment Proves Kiev Organizes Terror Attacks – Kremlin
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 5:57am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The statements of the head of Ukraine’s military intelligence, Gen. Kyrylo Budanov, about the murder of Russians worldwide, confirm correctness of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to start a special military operation in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
Suspect in Attempted Murder of Russia’s Politician Prilepin Charged With Terrorism
Sputnik - May 8th 2023 4:53am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The investigators have charged Alexander Permyakov, the suspect in the attempted murder of Russian writer, politician and the co-chairman of the political party A Just Russia — For Truth, Zakhar Prilepin, with terrorism, and requested his pretrial detention, the Russian Investigative Committee said on Monday.