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Seven UN Peacekeepers Injured as Convoy Hit by Bomb in Central Mali – MINUSMA
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 3:14pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Seven UN peacekeepers were injured in an explosion when their convoy was hit by a bomb in central Mali, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) said on Saturday.
Ukrainian Armed Forces Chief Says Discussed Situation at Front With US Counterpart
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 1:43pm EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian armed forces Gen. Valerii Zaluzhnyi said on Saturday he had discussed the situation at the front and Kiev’s preparations for a counteroffensive with his US counterpart, Gen. Mark Milley, during a phone call.
Kishinev Notifies Kiev of Plans to Limit Imports of Ukrainian Grain
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 1:17pm EDTCHISINAU (Sputnik) – Moldovan Agriculture Minister Vladimir Bolea has notified Kiev of Kishinev’s plans to temporarily limit the imports of Ukrainian grain with a view to protecting domestic farmers, the Moldovan Agriculture Ministry said on Saturday.
Anti-Government Demonstrators Rally in Tel Aviv
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 12:34pm EDTA judicial reform proposed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government in January would curtail the Supreme Court’s power to review and strike down laws that it rules unconstitutional and give the government a greater say in the selection of judges.
Ancient Warning For Modern Day Bathers – Watch Your Jewelry
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 12:31pm EDTA recent discovery serves as a cautionary tale for modern day public bath visitors to keep track of their valuables before going for a dip, as their possessions might end up being a fascinating treasure for archaeologists who later dig it out.
US National Debt So Vast It Could Implode World Economy: Here’s Why
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 12:03pm EDTThe spectacle in Washington over the debt ceiling (i.e. restrictions on how much the government is allowed to borrow), has pushed the White House to claim America’s adversaries are rubbing their hands in anticipation of a US default. But in a globalized world, the US defaulting on its obligations threatens to take the rest of […]
League of Arab States May Decide on Syria’s Return to Organization on May 7
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 11:28am EDTTUNIS (Sputnik) – The decision on Syria’s readmission to the League of Arab States (LAS) may be made at an extraordinary meeting of the foreign ministers of the organization’s member states on May 7, Jamal Rushdie, a spokesman for the LAS secretary general, told Sputnik.
UAE Granted Dialogue Partner Status in SCO – State Media
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 11:18am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially received a dialogue partner status in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), Emirates state news agency WAM reported on Saturday.
Two Ukraine’s Ballistic Missiles Shot Down Over Crimea – Crimean Authorities
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 10:53am EDTSIMFEROPOL (Sputnik) – Russia’s air defense systems on Saturday shot down two ballistic missiles launched by Ukraine’s Grom-2 operational-tactical missile system (OTRK) over Crimea, Oleg Kryuchkov, an adviser to Head of Crimea Sergey Aksyonov, said on Saturday.
‘Word Salad & Scrambled Eggs?’ Internet Roasts Biden & Harris Over ‘Going to Lunch’ Car Selfie
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 10:36am EDT80-year-old US President Joe Biden, who recently announced his re-election bid, is frequently the butt of Internet jokes and memes, with his endless stream of blunders offering fodder for critics.
Russia ‘Should Have Long Ago Canceled’ Grain Deal as Its Terms ‘Were Never Met’
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 10:36am EDTAs the extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative signed between Moscow, Ankara, Kiev, and the United Nations at the height of the Ukraine conflict last summer beyond the May 18 deadline hangs in the balance, this deal was described as never having been to the benefit of Russia by international affairs expert Mark Sleboda.
Get Ready to Enjoy Shooting Stars as Eta Aquariids Dazzle Sky
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 10:13am EDTAlthough bright moonlight might make it challenging to witness the meteor shower, people in Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and parts of the Pacific will be able to see the Moon eclipsed by the Earth, darkening the sky and making it easier to spot the meteors.
WHO Says Impossible to Globally Eradicate COVID-19 Due to Transmission Routes
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 9:59am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – It is impossible to completely eliminate COVID-19 because its transmission routes from animals to humans complicate the situation, but we are able to address its consequences and possible healthcare emergencies, Executive Director of the World Health Organization’s Health Emergencies Programme Dr Michael Ryan said on Saturday.
Russia Drops Out of Top-100 Countries With Highest Inflation Rate
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 9:30am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Russia has ranked 102nd in terms of global price surge with its annual inflation estimated at 3.5% in March, while lower inflation levels in Europe were recorded only in Spain (3.3%), Liechtenstein (2.9%) and Switzerland (2.9%), data from the statistical services analyzed by Sputnik showed on Saturday.
About 2,000 People Gather in Central London to Protest Charles III’s Coronation – Video
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 9:25am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – About 2,000 anti-monarchists have gathered in Central London in Trafalgar Square to protest the coronation of Charles III, and the demonstrations are proceeding peacefully, media reported on Saturday.
Car of Turkish Ambassador to Sudan Comes Under Fire – Reports
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 9:21am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – A car of Turkish Ambassador to Sudan Ismail Cobanoglu was shot at on Saturday, but nor one was injured or killed in the attack, according to preliminary information, Turkish media reported, citing diplomatic sources.
Three Captured Russian Pilots Released From Ukrainian Captivity – Defense Ministry
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 9:18am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – Three Russian military pilots have been released from Ukrainian imprisonment and have already returned from the Kiev-controlled territory after complex negotiations, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
What is 14th Amendment Biden Not Ready to Invoke & How is It Tied to US Debt Ceiling Crisis
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 8:58am EDTThe debt ceiling battle between House Democrats and Republicans has been playing out against the backdrop of dire warnings that a potential US default could trigger a domino destabilizing effect on the entire global economy.
Ukraine Loses Over 185 Troops, Mercenaries in Donetsk Direction in 24 Hours
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 8:26am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Ukrainian armed forces lost over 185 soldiers and mercenaries, as well as 12 units of military equipment in the Donetsk direction in the last 24 hours, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
Criminal Case on Terrorist Act Opened in Russia After Prilepin’s Car Blast – Investigators
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 8:23am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Russian Investigative Committee said on Saturday it had initiated a criminal case under the article on terrorist acts in connection with the explosion of a car of Zakhar Prilepin, the co-chairman of the political party A Just Russia — For Truth.
Anti-Government Rally in Prague
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 7:58am EDTThe rally was called by the PRO party, which split from Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala’s conservative ODS last year, under the motto “Czechia Against Poverty.”
West Could Use Ukrainian Labs to Cover Up Bioweapons Development – Investigative Committee
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 7:48am EDTThe work of Western biolaboratories in Ukraine may have been necessary to conceal the development of biological weapons, the head of the Russian Investigative Committee, Alexander Bastrykin, told Sputnik.
Man Allegedly Involved in Explosion of Prilepin’s Car Detained – Russian Internal Ministry
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 7:45am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The police in Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod Region have detained a man, who may be involved in the explosion of a car of Zakhar Prilepin, the co-chairman of the political party A Just Russia — For Truth, the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs said on Saturday.
Zaporozhye NPP Head Says Staff Ensuring Nuclear Safety, No Need to Evacuate Employees
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 6:50am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – The staff of the Zaporozhye nuclear power plant (NPP) is doing everything necessary to ensure nuclear safety, with the operation of all blocks suspended, and there is no need to evacuate employees now, Yuri Chernichuk, the plant’s chief, said on Saturday.
South Korea, US to Launch Largest-Ever Live-Fire Exercises in May – Reports
Sputnik - May 6th 2023 6:46am EDTMOSCOW (Sputnik) – South Korea and the United States will start joint live-fire exercises that will be the largest in the history of their military cooperation and will be dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the alliance between the two countries, South Korean news agency reported on Saturday, citing the South Korean Defense Ministry.