‘That 70s Show’ Actor Found Guilty of Two Counts of Rape in LA Retrial
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 8:09pm EDTWednesday’s trial marked the second courtroom proceedings after the initial effort ended in a deadlock and mistrial. The disgraced US actor now faces 30 years to life in prison.
Report: Special Counsel Files Subpoenas for Ex-Trump Staffers Over Krebs Firing
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 7:54pm EDTThe 2020 firing of Christopher Krebs has reportedly become a matter of importance for special counsel Jack Smith, who is handling two criminal probes into the former President Donald Trump.
Russia Issues Demarche Over Canada’s Silence on Drone Attacks Against Moscow
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 7:30pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – Russian Ambassador in Ottawa Oleg Stepanov told Sputnik on Wednesday that he has sent a protest note to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Foreign Minister Melanie Joly to urge them to condemn the recent drone attacks on Moscow and the Moscow region.
Sevilla FC Win Record Seventh Europa League Title After Besting Roma in Penalties
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 7:08pm EDTSevilla has a unique record: it has played in seven UEFA Europa League finals and won them all. Wednesday’s win ensures the football club as having clinched the highest number of titles in the tournament.
UAE Withdraws From American-Led Naval Coalition, Dealing Blow to US Military Prestige
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 6:53pm EDTUS officials are rushing to downplay the withdrawal as a temporary state of affairs, but the United Arab Emirate’s recent diplomatic overtures to Iran suggest otherwise.
Protester Aggressiveness Near Russian Embassy in Canada ‘Increasing’ – Ambassador
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 5:24pm EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The aggressive behavior by protesters near the Russian embassy in Ottawa has increased but the Canadian authorities have not taken any measures to strengthen security, Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov told Sputnik on Wednesday.
Artillery Strikes Reported on Paramilitary Bases as Sudanese Army Leaves Ceasefire Talks
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 5:03pm EDTSudan has sat on the verge of open civil war since April 25, when a powerful paramilitary group revolted against an attempt to integrate it into the Sudanese military. However, the violence has flared for years as the military attempts to hold onto power amid a swelling civilian movement for democracy.
US to Send $300 Million in Munitions to Ukraine With New Aid Package
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 4:25pm EDTThe Pentagon unveiled a massive new aid package for Ukraine on Wednesday that includes a myriad of ammunition types, from rifles to drone weapons to air defense missiles.
How Amendment That Helped Freed Slaves Became Illegal Immigration Magnet
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 3:32pm EDTDonald Trump says he’d sign an executive order giving federal agencies the power to stop children of illegal aliens from getting automatic citizenship. Is the idea feasible? Would it be legal? And what does a constitutional amendment meant to help freed slaves after the Civil War have to do with anything? Sputnik reached out to […]
Sackler Family Given Immunity in $6 Billion Payout Deal for Role in US Opioid Epidemic
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 3:22pm EDTA ruling by a US federal appeals court on Tuesday established a framework by which Purdue Pharma will pay out some $6 billion in settlement money for its role in sparking the US opioid epidemic. However, the Sackler family that owns the company will also be protected from future lawsuits on the subject.
‘Bipartisan’ US Debt Ceiling Deal Means ‘Whatever Republicans Want’
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 3:22pm EDTThe Republican-controlled Congress and Democrat White House have finally struck a deal to lift the debt ceiling. Linwood Tauheed, associate professor of economics at the University of Missouri —Kansas City, and Carmine Sabia, writer and editor at large at SabiaReport.com, discuss what it means for ordinary Americans.
US Has Gotten Ukraine’s ‘Assurances’ F-16s Won’t Be Used on Russian Land – Kirby
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 3:07pm EDTThe United States has repeatedly ignored any terrorist attacks committed by Ukraine against Russian civilians, with the latest being drone strikes Kiev attempted to execute against Moscow.
Fueling Balkan Conflict Not in West’s Interest, Distracts From Ukraine
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 1:52pm EDTThe authorities in Pristina have crossed an invisible line by ignoring US advice to de-escalate tensions in Kosovo, failing to understand that America’s global interests are paramount. The only thing the US is really interested in is suppressing Russia; everything else can wait, former Yugoslav Foreign Minister Vladislav Jovanovic told Sputnik.
Ukrainian Shelling Could Turn Europe Into ‘Uninhabitable’ Radioactive Ruin: Here’s Why
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 12:36pm EDTInternational Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi has proposed a five-point plan to help ensure safety and security at the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant. Renowned nuclear expert Chris Busby says Grossi’s concerns about the plant’s safety are fully justified, but that much more needs to be done.
Musk’s Beijing Visit Could Lead to ‘Better Understanding’ of US-China Diplomatic Nuances
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 12:17pm EDTAmerican officials talk big about “standing up” to China and isolating the massive socialist state diplomatically and economically, but according to one Asia-Pacific affairs expert, much of the nuance of that posturing is lost on panicky business leaders trying to read the tea leaves of international trade and protect their profit margins.
1Ex-PM Reveals Big Mistake by Kiev That Insults ‘Millions of Ukrainians’
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 12:04pm EDTThe politician, who served as Ukraine’s prime minister in three governments before being ousted on the eve of the 2014 Euromaidan coup d’état, has become an outspoken critic of the country’s post-coup authorities.
US Debt Ceiling Deal Won’t Hinder Arms Shipments to Ukraine
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 11:32am EDTThe debt ceiling deal between Kevin McCarthy and Joe Biden contains no cuts to the bloated Pentagon budget. Glenn Diesen, professor of international relations at the University of South-Eastern Norway, said only inflation caused by sanctions on Russia would limit arms supplies to Ukraine.
Iranian President Raisi: Unilateralism ‘On Decline in World’
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 10:58am EDTIranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who met with the visiting secretary general of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), Kairat Sarybay, in Tehran on Tuesday, has repeatedly named the Islamic Republic as a testament to the ineffectiveness of the destabilizing US military-political course and sanctions.
Watch Iranian Transport Turboprop Simorgh Make Maiden Flight
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 10:17am EDTTehran may have been under stifling Western and international sanctions for years, yet its defense industrial complex has made remarkable strides, producing everything from advanced missile systems and long-range radars, to using reverse engineering to develop its own unmanned aerial vehicles.
Beijing Reveals Whose ‘Provocative Actions’ Led Chinese Jet to Buzz US Spy Plane
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 10:06am EDTThe Pentagon has accused a People’s Liberation Army Air Force J-16 fighter of engaging in “aggressive” and “unprofessional” maneuvers near a US spy plane conducting “routine operations” in airspace over the South China Sea last Friday. China has warned the US repeatedly against conducting military operations in or over the body of water.
West Must Provide Ukraine With Tangible, Credible Security Guarantees – Macron
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 9:18am EDTPARIS (Sputnik) – The western countries should provide Ukraine with “tangible and reliable” security guarantees, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday.
What to Expect at SPIEF 2023 – St. Petersburg International Economic Forum
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 9:05am EDTThe St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) is one of the most prominent platforms for a broad swathe of discussions on the Russian economy and global issues. SPIEF 2022 was attended by over 14,000 people from 130 countries, with around 695 agreements signed worth an estimated 5.6 trillion rubles.
Elon Musk Meets With China’s Commerce, Industry Ministry Chiefs in Beijing
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 9:04am EDTThe founder and CEO of Tesla Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for his first visit since 2020. The tech guru met with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, telling him he opposed the US policy of “decoupling” from the Chinese economy through tariffs, blacklists, and other barriers to open trade.
White House: US ‘Does Not Encourage Attacks on Russia’
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 8:50am EDTWASHINGTON (Sputnik) – The United States does not encourage Ukraine to attack Russia and does not want to see the military conflict escalate, White House Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby said on Wednesday, following the recent drone attacks on Moscow.
Putin Reveals If He’s a Gaming Connoisseur, Vows to Help Russian Devs Enter BRICS Market
Sputnik - May 31st 2023 7:02am EDTRussian game designers have left an indelible mark on gaming, from Alexei Pajitnov’s 1980s smash hit Tetris to RTS games like Sudden Strike and most recently – the single-player first-person shooter Atomic Heart, made by a game studio originating from Russia.