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Texas House Passes Bill Eliminating Training, Background Check Requirements for Carrying a Gun
The bill, which is now headed to the GOP-controlled state Senate, progresses in the wake of a new wave of gun violence in the US and numerous mass shooting incidents that have taken place over th...
Blinken: Biden Administration Will Find It 'Very Hard' to Meet Refugee Cap Increase It Promised
US President Joe Biden has landed in left-wingers’ crosshairs for what is seen as the continuation of the immigration policies of his predecessor, Donald Trump, including putting migrants into ...
About 200 People Gather in Amsterdam to Protest Against COVID-19 Measures - Photos, Video
AMSTERDAM (Sputnik) - About 200 people gathered on Sunday at Museum Square (Museumplein) in central Amsterdam to protest against the government's restrictions imposed to curb the spread of corona...
Iran Reportedly Builds New Structures at Parchin Complex Purportedly Involved in Missile R&D
In 2015, the facility was suspected of potentially being used in nuclear weapons research, but an IAEA mission led by the director-general and deputy director-general for safeguards found no soli...
Ted Cruz Accuses Carpetbagging Maxine Waters of Inciting Riots in Minnesota
California Congresswoman Maxine Waters already has form for inciting supporters to go beyond peaceful protests. In 2018 she told opponents of then-president Donald Trump to harass federal governm...
Huge Fire Rages on South Africa’s Table Mountain - Videos
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A massive fire has been raging out of control on the Table Mount near South Africa’s Cape Town, the local authorities said Sunday.
Inclusivity for Vehicles: Man Spotted Driving Jet Ski on the Road
Some Westerners finding themselves in Thailand for the first time might be pretty surprised by the kingdom's hectic traffic. Apparently, it can offer even more surprises.
US Won't Take 'Eye Off Ball' on Afghan Situation as Worries About Troop Pull-out Mount
Earlier, US President Joe Biden announced that the US will withdraw all of its troops by the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy, which originally led to the start of the war in Afghanistan. Oth...
Iraqi Base Hosting US Contractors Hit by at Least Five Katyusha Rockets
The base, situated north of the capital Baghdad, has repeatedly come under rocket attacks. In February, a similar incident injured two people.
Fauci Hopes J&J COVID-19 Jab Will 'Come Back' Next Week After US Ban Over Blood Clots
US medicines and health agencies the FDA and CDC suspended use of the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine last week after reports of six patients experiencing blood clots — out of 6.6 million...
France Not Ruling Out New EU Sanctions Against Russia Over Navalny
PARIS (Sputnik) - French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said Sunday that the European Union may impose new sanctions against Russia over the situation with Russian jailed opposition activist...
Moscow Expels 20 Czech Diplomats, Tells Them to Leave by End of 19 April
The spat between Russia and the Czech Republic became tense after Prague accused Moscow of involvement in an explosion at an ammunition depot in Vrbetice in 2014, where two Czech nationals were k...
Maxine Waters Urges BLM Protesters to Be 'More Confrontational', Ignore Curfew, Then Bails
Despite her potentially inflammatory statements, Saturday’s protests in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota remained peaceful and dispersed without clashes with the police.
Prague Says Two Suspects in 2014 Vrbetice Explosions Caught on CCTV
PRAGUE (Sputnik) - The Czech police caught two men allegedly responsible for the 2014 Vrbetice ammunition depot explosion on CCTV and their identities became clear after the Salisbury incident in...
Imitation Game: Amusing Kitty Learns Beauty Techniques From Her Owner
It is not a secret that pets often take after their owners, imitating their habits or acquiring their traits of character. Scout, a cat from Portland, is no exception.
Lionel Messi Becomes Second-Most Decorated Player in History of Football, Report Says
The Argentine could strengthen his position even further this year, as Barcelona has managed to transform its performance in the second part of the season and is now fighting for the La Liga titl...
People’s Bank of China Urges Gov’t ‘to Encourage Childbirth’ to Compete With US
In February, the Chinese Public Security Ministry claimed in a report that the number of newborns in the country nosedived by at least 15% in 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic and growing econom...
Iran’s Plans for 60% Uranium Enrichment Are ‘Decisive Response’ to Enemy’s Plot, Lawmaker Says
Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says Iran has now proved to be fully capable of making good on its promises with regard to nuclear activity in a really short time frame.
US State Department Denies Role in Foiled Plot to Depose Belarusian President
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The US Department of State on Sunday called claims of having a role in a foiled plot by Belarus opposition to depose and kill the nation’s president "absolutely untrue."
Kremlin Spokesman Explains Why President Putin Chooses Siberia as Holiday Destination
Putin is a big fan of outdoor activities and to that end he frequently visits the region. In 2019, the Russian president even decided to celebrate his 67th birthday in the Republic of Tuva, where...
Two Strong Quakes Measuring 6.2 and 5.8 Hit Taiwan
The island is relatively frequently hit by earthquakes, as Taiwan is located near the Ring of Fire - a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean with extremely high seismic activity.
China Accuses US, Japan of 'Ganging Up' Against Beijing
Friday saw US President Joe Biden meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga in Washington, during which the two reportedly discussed the "severe security environment" and China's action...
Iran Showcases Dozens of Domestically-Produced Drones During Annual Military Parade
Following the introduction of a UN ban on armaments' sales to the Islamic Republic, Tehran started to develop its own domestic defence industry. In terms of drones, Iran has reached significant h...
Russia Plans to Withdraw From ISS, Deploy Its Own National Space Station
PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, Russia (Sputnik) - Russia will exit the International Space Station (ISS) initiative in 2025 and will inform its international partners about that decision, Deputy Prime...
Russia is Not the Aggressor in Ukraine, Ambassador to UK Says
Kiev has been massing troops, armour, and artillery on the contact line with the self-declared, majority Russian-speaking Donetsk and Lugansk people's republics, which broke away following a 2014...
Bill Gates Criticised For Failure to Provide Equitable Distribution of Coronavirus Vaccines
The Microsoft co-founder has donated $1.8 billion to research into SARS-CoV-2 as well as to the development of vaccines against it. Part of this sum was sent to the COVAX initiative, a global vac...
Irish President Draws Ire After Lowering Flag in Tribute to Britain's Prince Philip
Quite a few Irish nationalists believed a British royal's death was not a reason to lower the nation's tricolour at official state residences, while others suggested there was nothing wrong in fe...
Fears of 'Knockout Game' on Rise in NYC Amid Alleged Spate of Assaults Against Passers-by
The so-called "knockout game" is how the American media has described a crime "trend" in the United States in which assailants randomly attack unsuspecting people. However, the existence of such ...
Biden Reportedly Stood Firm on Afghanistan Troop Pullout After Carefully Weighing 'Military's Input'
Earlier this week, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham warned that President Joe Biden's recent commitment to fully withdraw American forces from Afghanistan is "paving the way" for other 9/11-styl...
Some White House Officials Reportedly Asked Biden Not to Tie New Sanctions to SolarWinds Hack
Washington announced a new round of sanctions on 15 April in response to Moscow's alleged involvement in the hack and purported election meddling in 2020. As was the case with similar accusations...
Moscow Vows to Retaliate After Czech Republic Expels Russian Diplomats
At least 18 Russian diplomats were told to leave the Czech Republic within 48 hours after Prague accused them of being special services agents.
Explained: What is Behind the Surge of UFO Sightings in the United States During COVID-19 Pandemic?
Residents of the state of New York were particularly "lucky" in spotting mysterious objects in the sky. According to the US National UFO Reporting Centre (NUFORC), reports of Unidentified Aerial ...
Canada Reports 2nd Blood Clot Case After AstraZeneca Covishield Vaccine
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A second case of rare blood clots has been found in a patient in Canada who received Covishield, an AstraZeneca vaccine manufactured in India, the Canadian government's Health ...
Israel Alarmed About US 'Completely Folding' to Iran Amid Vienna Talks on JCPOA Revival, Report Says
Earlier this week, world powers resumed talks in Vienna in an effort to bring Washington and Tehran into compliance with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal that was unilaterally abandoned by the White Ho...
Did the UK's Pharmaceutical Regulator Miss Link Between AstraZeneca Jab and Blood Clotting?
From early January to mid-March, a total of 532 "blood system events", including 20 related deaths, passed through the UK's Yellow Card system. All those cases were registered among those who had...
Three Killed, Two Injured in Tavern Shooting in Kenosha County, Wisconsin
According to a spokesperson from the Kenosha County Sheriff's Department, the suspect remains on the loose, but there is no threat to the local community.
India Axes $67,000 Insurance Scheme For Families of Doctors Who Died While Treating COVID Patients
The revocation of the federal scheme for doctors and other healthcare workers comes at a time when India is in the grips of a second COVID wave, having recorded more than 200,000 new infections o...
Humongous Iceberg Feared Would Doom Penguin and Seal Habitats Melts Away After Breaking Into Pieces
The chunk of ice weighing billions of tons broke away from the Antarctic Peninsula back in 2017. The iceberg was on course to collide with South Georgia in the southern Atlantic Ocean, which woul...
Israel Announces Record $1.6 Bln Defence Deal With Greece
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - Israel and Greece have signed the biggest defence agreement in the history of their bilateral relations, worth approximately $1.6 billion, the Israeli Defence Ministry said o...
'It’s Very Special to Lift Trophy as Captain' - Lionel Messi on Winning Copa Del Rey With Barcelona
The first half of the game was quite uneventful, with both teams failing to turn their chances into goals. During the second half, Barcelona found its game and scored four goals in just 12 minute...
Syria to Hold Presidential Elections on 26 May, People's Assembly States
The Middle Eastern nation has been engulfed in a civil war since 2011, with various groups of militants fighting against the government, led by Syrian President Bashar Assad.
Thaw in Sight? Iran, Saudi Arabia Reportedly in Direct Talks to Mend Frayed Ties
Riyadh broke off diplomatic relations with Tehran in 2016 after its diplomatic facilities were attacked by Iranians protesting against the execution of a famous Shiite cleric in Saudi Arabia.
Queen Elizabeth II Kept Photo of Herself and Prince Philip in Handbag During Funeral, Reports Say
The United Kingdom has mourned the prince-consort, who died on 9 April at the age of 99. Earlier this year, Prince Philip spent a month in hospital to treat an infection and undergo a procedure f...
Peacemaker Kate Middleton Lauded for Thawing Ice Between Harry, William Post Prince Philip's Funeral
Relations between the two brothers are said to have soured after Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their decision to quit royal life. The ties between the siblings reportedly worsened furt...
'India Should Be Happy With What Has Been Achieved': China 'Refuses to Vacate Disputed Ladakh Areas'
The ongoing process of troop disengagement between the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the Indian Army in eastern Ladakh, the site of a nearly year-long border standoff, reportedly hit a roadb...
David Cameron's Lobbying Email Revealed Amid Reports He Pressed Gov't to Back $968 Mln UK-China Fund
Late last week, David Cameron admitted that there were "lessons to be learnt" from the Greensill Capital lobbying scandal. He reiterated that he had "not broken any rules", while conceding it was...
Prague to Discuss Vrbetice Explosion Case With EU Counterparts on Monday
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Czech Foreign Minister Jan Hamacek on Sunday announced plans to discuss the 2014 explosion of an ammunitions depot in Vrbetice during a Monday meeting of EU foreign ministers.
As COVID-19 Rages in Lebanon, Authorities are Struggling to Establish a Steady Supply of Jabs
So far, Lebanon has vaccinated only 2.2 percent of its citizens. But to reach a herd immunity, it will need millions of vaccines and an impressive sum of money, cash that Beirut does not have.
5.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Iran, EMSC Reports
Iran is known for its frequent earthquakes, as most of the country’s territory is located near major fault lines, making the region seismically active.
Suspect in Mass Shooting in Indianapolis Legally Bought Two Assault Rifles
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The suspected perpetrator of the mass shooting at a FedEx delivery facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, legally bought two assault rifles believed to have been used in the attack...
22 Members of Royal 'Bubble' Will Comfort the Queen While She Mourns Prince Philip, Report Says
The Duke of Edinburgh died on 9 April at the age of 99, two months before his 100th birthday. Upon Her Majesty's wishes, the Royal Family will observe two weeks of mourning. A spokesman for Bucki...
Indian PM Draws Backlash for Holding 'Superspreader' Election Meetings Amid Record COVID Surge
The second COVID wave in the country has been particularly devastating, with the nation recording more than 100,000 infections on a daily basis in recent weeks. Amid the record surge in infection...
US Orders Non-Essential Government Employees to Leave Chad Over Possible Insurgent Attack on Capital
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The US State Department has ordered the departure of non-emergency US government employees from the capital of Chad, N'Djamena, amid civil unrest and the threat of armed violen...
Germany Has to 'Play Leading Role' in Getting Ukraine Into NATO, Ambassador Claims
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Germany should be proactive in encouraging Ukraine's swift accession to NATO amid the escalation of the Donbass conflict, Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany Andriy Melnyk told the...
6 Million Pints: England Reopens Pubs, Indulges in Mass Revelry on Saturday - Photos
England has been living under strict lockdown rules for six months, since November, as Britain was hit by a new coronavirus strain that sparked major concern across the globe.
US Border Patrol Council Chief Reveals Why Kamala Harris 'Avoids' Visiting Migrant-Hit South
Neither Kamala Harris nor President Joe Biden have made a trip to the US southern border yet, only indicating that they plan to visit the area at "some point", in the face of an ongoing migration...
Florida Woman Who Claims Kamala Harris is 'Not Actually Black' Charged for Threats to Kill VP
A Miami woman sent messages about killing US Vice President Kamala Harris to her imprisoned husband via JPay, a service used to share media between non-incarcerated and incarcerated people.
Happy Birthday to Me! Angry Golden Retriever Wants to Eat All the Cake
Doggos are friendly and social animals - until you try to take some of their dinner. In that case, they become possessive and even greedy, as they don't like to share at all, even if there is too...
Police Helicopter Pilot Under Investigation for 'Joyride' Writing 'CPD' on Patrol
Social media users have expressed frustration over such an inappropriate use of patrol time and fuel by a helicopter pilot, who, according to a GPS tracking app, used his aircraft to write CPD fo...
US, China Agree to Work Together to Tackle Climate Crisis
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - China and the United States have agreed to cooperate on the issue of climate change, US Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and China Special Envoy for Climat...
Anti-Government Protests Continue in Jerusalem Amid Coalition Talks - Report
The anti-Netanyahu protest movement peaked in mid-summer of 2020, with tens of thousands taking to the streets in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, as well as thousands more at bridges and intersections ac...
UK Warships to Sail for Black Sea in May to 'Show Solidarity' With Kiev, NATO Allies - Report
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Warships from the UK Royal Navy will sail for the Black Sea in May in solidarity with Kiev amid an escalation in the Ukraine crisis, The Sunday Times reports.
Helicopter Crash Kills Five Soldiers in Peru, Military Says
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - At least five Peruvian servicemen have died in a helicopter crash in the country's Department of Cusco, the Joint Command of the Armed Forces of Peru (CCFFAA) said.
Joe Biden Plays Golf for First Time as US President
According to USA Today, 16 of the last 19 presidents of the United States have played golf, starting with William Howard Taft, who was reportedly "addicted to golfing". The only three US presid...
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US Not Planning to Expand Training Programmes in Ukraine, Army Spokesperson Says
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States European Command (USEUCOM) does not plan to provide any additional training to Ukraine's armed forces and will proceed with its regular drills, a US Army ...
Biden Calls Situation at US Southern Border 'Crisis' for First Time Since Assuming Office - Video
Until now, the Biden administration has declined to label the drastic increase in migrant numbers, which reached 172,000 encounters in March alone, as a "crisis." Instead, he has referred to it a...
Macron Says Anti-Russia Sanctions ‘Not Sufficient,’ Prefers Dialogue With Moscow
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - French President Emmanuel Macron says relations with Russia need a two-pillar approach, with both dialogue and sanctions.
Rapper Black Rob Dies in Terrible Condition at Atlanta Hospital Aged 51, Manager Confirms
The former Bad Boy MC reportedly passed away after being treated for kidney failure. According to videos posted on social media by Rob's label counterparts, the rapper had been struggling with he...
Watch WWII Plane Make Emergency Splashdown at Dense Florida Beach
The crashed plane, a TBM Avenger, is a torpedo bomber used by the United States Navy during WWII. The plane underwent thorough restoration before being returned to flight last year, according to ...
Portland Protesters Set Fire at Apple Store, Vandalise Local Businesses - Photos, Videos
After a certain pause in mass protests since last summer, when demonstrations against police brutality and racism swept the city, sometimes violently, in response to the death of Black man George...
IAEA Confirms Iran Started Enriching Uranium Up to 60%
VIENNA (Sputnik) - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed that Iran started enriching uranium up to 60 percent, reaching its highest-ever level of enrichment, a spokesperson ...
Russia Could Leave PACE in Light of Recent Anti-Russia Events, Senior Lawmaker Says
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia could soon withdraw from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) amid the hostile western stance, particularly in what concerns Russian vlogger Alexey...
Israeli General Claims Iran Has Been Waiting for Natanz Attack 'for 20 Years' - Report
Tehran has accused Israel of being behind the incident at its uranium enrichment plant, identifying it as an act of nuclear terrorism. Israel, as usual, has neither denied nor confirmed the accus...
Bush Calls for 'Gradual' Path to Eventual Citizenship for Illegal Migrants Amid Influx at Border
In mid-March remarks on domestic policy, Bush already expressed his opinion that the US should find a way to legalize those illegal migrants who "have played by the rules." The ex-president claim...
Slovenia May Purchase Sputnik V Before EU Regulator's Approval
BELGRADE (Sputnik) - Slovenia may purchase Russia's Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 before the approval of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and start using the drug right after the vaccine ...
Google Used 'Double Irish' Loophole to Dodge Billions in 2019 Taxes
Under the now-outlawed "double Irish" tax dodge, corporations transferred their intellectual property to holding companies registered in Ireland but run from tax havens like Bermuda, which siphon...
US Reportedly Reserves Option to Expand Sanctions Against Russian Debt, Monitors Moscow's Reaction
Moscow already added eight former and current American officials to the no-travel list over their involvement in developing the anti-Russian policy in the US. Kremlin also took retaliatory measur...
Operation Forth Bridge: Prince Philip’s Funeral in Detail
The Duke of Edinburg was laid to rest on Saturday, 17 April, eight days after the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II died.
Meghan Markle Sends Handwritten Note, Wreath in Tribute for Late Prince Philip
A Buckingham Palace spokesperson announced last week that the pregnant Duchess of Sussex wouldn’t join her husband Harry for Prince Philip’s funeral, upon her physician’s recommendations.
Czech Police Cannot Confirm Link Between Petrov and Boshirov on Wanted List and 2014 Vrbetice Blast
On Saturday, Czech police had reportedly put Petrov and Boshirov on their wanted list. The two men were accused by the UK government of being behind the poisoning of former Russian military intel...
US Lawmakers Who Voted Against Trump in Second Impeachment Reportedly Boosted Their Private Security
The shift in the lawmakers' security expenditures purportedly happened after an angry mob of President Donald Trump's supporters stormed the Congress building on 6 January demanding to cancel the...
Pakistan’s PM Urges West to Outlaw Disrespect for Prophet Muhammad Just Like It Does for Holocaust
Imran Khan has demanded that those taking jabs at Islam, under the pretext, as he said, of freedom of expression, apologise. Yet, days earlier, the Pakistani government banned its Tehreek-i-Labba...
Wind of Injustice: Man Fined for Farting in Front of Police Argues It Was Freedom of Expression
The incident occurred last June in Vienna, Austria. The individual, who is referred to as “Mr AB” in court documents, was sitting on a bench with his friends when police officers approached t...
Fishermen Find 'Reconnaissance Device' Secretly Placed by Foreign Country in Chinese Waters: Report
A small unmanned ship was reportedly detected by a Chinese fishing boat in the Yellow Sea earlier this week and is thought to resemble a US-made Wave Glider vessel.
Czech Republic to Expel Russian Diplomats Suspected of Working for Russian Intelligence
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - According to Czech media, the employees of the Russian Embassy in Prague were given 48 hours to leave the country.
Ex-Italian Interior Minister Salvini to Face Trial on Migrant Kidnapping Charges
ROME (Sputnik) - Matteo Salvini, the former interior minister of Italy, said Saturday he had been indicted on kidnapping charges over his 2019 decision to bar a migrant ship from docking.
Rest in Peace: Britain's Farewell to Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip
Prince Philip has been laid to rest at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle following a solemn ceremony attended by members of the royal family.
US Tops Global Lists for Gun-Related Violence, Mass Shootings
During the first three months of this year alone, the US witnessed over 100 mass shooting incidents, according to the Gun Violence Archive. These numbers, despite slowly becoming the "norm" in th...
Is it All for Me? Adorable Pit Bull Gets Biggest Chunk of Meat
Our canine friends just love to get tasty treats from us, but it is essential to see they don't eat too much. But when humans are feasting, doggos will also get a lot.
Congress Candidate Explains How Trump Inspired African-Americans to Fight for Their Community
Although Trump is yet to announce whether he will run for president in 2024, some former members of his administration have pledged not to run against the 45th president. It has been more than th...
UK Bids Final Goodbye to Prince Philip - Photos, Video
LONDON (Sputnik) - The UK bid its final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, with a national one-minute’s silence marking the beginning of his funeral at Windsor Castle, in a...
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Topless Woman Reportedly Detained Outside Windsor Castle During Prince Philip's Funeral Ceremony
Police officers led the woman away from Windsor Castle, where a solemn ceremony was taking place. Prince Philip died last week aged 99.
'Intervention and Deprogramming': Twitterati Want Prince Harry Freed From Meghan 'Cult'
Prince Harry and his American wife Meghan Markle provoked a public backlash with their two-hour interview with Oprah Winfrey from their $15-million California mansion — in which the Duke of Sus...
NASA Eyeing Construction of First-Ever Telescope on Moon's Dark Side
Researchers are pinning their hopes on the telescope’s super-advanced lenses to study the very onset of the universe, without the process being disturbed by radio interference from Earth.
Police Looking Into Potential Threats to Royals at Prince Philip’s Funeral, Report Says
The Duke of Edinburgh passed away peacefully on 9 April, two months before his 100th birthday. The funeral service began on Saturday at 3pm local time after a national minute of silence. In line ...
Empty Promises: George Galloway Dismantles Nicola Sturgeon’s SNP Manifesto
George Galloway has already served as Labour MP for Glasgow Govan and represented Bethnal Gren and Bow and Bradford West for the Respect Party, but is now seeking election again to the Scottish p...
French Town Hall Staff Find Heaps of Gold Coins in Old House
The dilapidated three-storey building, in which the gold bars were discovered, was previously sold to the Morez town hall for €130,000 ($155,765).
NU'EST 'Romanticized' in New Music Video Teaser
One of the most underestimated K-pop groups has dropped a sneak peek of their choreography from upcoming the single "Inside Out".
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Probe Launched Into Site of US Military Base in Guam After Human Remains Were Dug Up There
About a dozen human burial sites from between 1,500 BC to 1,000 AD, as well as caches of ancient pottery and tools have been dug up at a number of separate construction spots at Camp Blaz over th...
NYPD Veteran: Until US Comes Up With Unified Use of Police Force System, Mass Protests Will Continue
The US has been swept by protests again after 20-year-old Daunte Wright was fatally shot by a police officer. The fact that the incident took place several kilometres from the site where George F...
'Frexit' on Horizon? Ex-Brexit Chief Negotiator Barnier Reveals What May Prompt France to Leave EU
Britain formally withdrew from the EU on 31 January 2020, entering an almost year-long transition period that wrapped up with the sides signing a post-Brexit trade deal after months of intense ta...
Royal Family Unveils Video Tribute to Late Prince Philip
LONDON (Sputnik) - The Royal Family has posted a photomontage online to commemorate the long life of the late Prince Philip, who will be laid at his final resting place later on Saturday.
All the Comfort in the World: Adorable French Bulldog Puppies Chilling in Tiny Hammocks
Some dog breeds are famous for their exceptional qualities, like courage, strength, speed, or tenacity. But they are also hilarious and pretty cute - especially when we are talking about small pu...
Russian Foreign Ministry Recommends Ukrainian Consul to Leave Country
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry on Saturday confirmed summoning the Ukrainian charge d'affaires over the situation involving Consul Oleksandr Sosoniuk, who was temporarily detaine...
GOP Senator Alleges 'Taliban Bounties' Report Was 'Selectively Leaked' to Harm Trump, Boost Biden
The Biden administration earlier admitted that the US intelligence community had only "low to moderate" confidence in the report about the alleged bounties Russia purportedly paid to the Taliban*...
Britney Spears Makes Rare Public Appearance, Going on Shopping Spree in Malibu, Report Says
The Baby One More Time singer has kept a low profile since the release of the New York Times-made documentary “Framing Britney Spears”, which touched on the most controversial issue surroundi...
No Smoke Without Fire: What's Behind the Scandal Over BLM Co-Founder Patrisse Cullors' Buying Spree?
The unfolding scandal over Patrisse Cullors' fancy property is hardly surprising given that the Black Lives Matter Global Foundation's non-transparent money solicitation has repeatedly raised que...
Heathrow to Ground All Planes for Six Minutes to Honour Late Prince Philip
The busiest airport in Europe joins the rest of the country as Britons say farewell to the Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Philip passed away on 9 April at the age of 99, spending the final weeks of hi...
Meghan and Harry's 'Epic Love Story Won't Have Happy Ending', TV Presenter Warns
According to English broadcaster Jeremy Clarkson, despite the obvious chemistry between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, their relationship could end in a disaster some time in the future, in ligh...
'Politically Motivated': Roger Stone Denounces Justice Department for Suing Him Over Unpaid Taxes
Late last year, then-outgoing US President Donald Trump issued a full pardon to his former campaign adviser Roger Stone, who was convicted in November 2019 on seven felony counts, including witne...
COVID Lockdown: Delhi Wears Deserted Look as Weekend Curfew Kicks in - Video
India has been witnessing record numbers of COVID cases on a daily basis for the past two weeks, forcing several states to reintroduce lockdown-like curbs on movement.
Millionaire Makeup Artist Jeffree Star in Hospital After Severe Car Accident
The accident occurred early on Friday in Casper, Wyoming with Star reportedly riding in a brand new Rolls Royce together with his friend Daniel, who was hospitalised too with internal injuries. P...
Israel Reveals Video of IDF Strike on Gaza Strip in Response to Earlier Rocket Fire
Netizens earlier posted videos of the IDF airstrikes, claimed to be filmed from the ground in Gaza itself. The Israeli military claims to have targeted a training facility, an anti-aircraft missi...
Several Injured as Workers of State-Ruling TMC, BJP Clash in India's West Bengal Amid Polls - Video
Assembly elections in the Indian state of West Bengal are being held in eight phases this year. Four out of the eight have already been concluded. The fifth phase will take place on 17 April (Sat...
Iranian TV: Man Behind Recent Natanz Nuclear Facility Incident Identified
On Sunday, the Natanz nuclear site was hit by an attack, which was slammed by Tehran as an act of "nuclear terrorism". Just days after the incident, Iran announced it had managed to reach 60 perc...
Is Russian Defence Chief Out to Clone 3,000-Year-Old Warriors?
Sergei Shoigu recalled that Russia has conducted several expeditions in his native Republic of Tuva in southern Siberia, home to a number of prehistoric Scythian burial spots.
Twitter Explodes After Elon Musk Stresses Importance of Colonising Mars as Life on Earth May Die
The tech maverick's company SpaceX is working on a next-generation spaceship that is expected to dramatically reduce the cost of space launches and simplify space travel. The company previously s...
Militants Hit Two Iraqi Oil Wells, Production is Not Affected, Reports Say
The attack comes just a few days after an explosion in Baghdad that killed at least one civilian and wounded a dozen. The Daesh* terror group has reportedly claimed responsibility for that assaul...
Head of French Foie Gras Producers' Group 'Shocked' Over UK Plans to Ban Imports of 'Barbaric' Item
At present, 90 percent of the world's foie gras comes from geese, rather than ducks, which was previously the preferred bird of choice. France remains the globe's largest producer, consumer, and ...
Funeral Ceremony for Prince Philip Takes Place in Windsor
The husband of Queen Elizabeth and the oldest member of the British royal house died on 9 April at the age of 99. Earlier this year, the prince-consort had to undergo a month-long hospital treatm...
NASA Awards Elon Musk's SpaceX $2.89 Billion Contract to Land Astronauts on Moon
In 2024, NASA plans to land two American astronauts on the Moon in order to "explore more of the lunar surface than ever before" and lay the groundwork for the next step, which may see the US spa...
Liverpool Coach Reveals Technique That Helped the Reds Improve Their Performance Over the Years
Prior to his career in football, Thomas Grønnemark was a sprinter and a bobsled driver and participated in the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. It was during this time that he discovered a unique ...
Ukrainian Consul Detained in St. Petersburg Trying to Obtain Classified Data
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - A Ukrainian consul was caught red-handed in St. Petersburg while trying to obtain classified information from a Russian citizen, the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) said...
Tensions Flare in Northern Ireland as Unionists Clash With Police
MOSCOW (Sputnik), Jonathan Rowson – The recent unrest in Northern Ireland that saw unionist youths engage in running battles with the police in Belfast has caught the world's attention.
Israel Targets Hamas Facilities in Response to Rocket Attack
TEL AVIV (Sputnik) - The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said they had launched strikes against Hamas in retaliation for a rocket fired at Israel from the Gaza Strip.
What Was The Secret Behind Queen Elizabeth's and Prince Philip's 73-Year Marriage?
The Duke of Edinburgh will be laid to rest on 17 April at St George's Chapel. More than 700 members of the armed forces will take part in the funeral ceremony, but only 30 individuals will attend...
Four Sikhs Among Those Killed in Mass Shooting at FedEx Facility in Indianapolis
On Thursday night, a 19-year-old man opened fire at a FedEx facility located in Indianapolis, Indiana, killing eight people and later turning the gun on himself. Local police have identified the ...
Will Evo Morales' Lithium Dream Finally Come True Under Bolivian President Luis Arce?
The Bolivian government is preparing to re-launch the lithium industrialization process, Periodico Bolivia reported on 8 April. Bolivia's former Vice Minister of High Energy Technologies Luis Alb...
Abortion Advocate Chelsea Clinton to Explore 'the Mind, Body & Soul' at Vatican Conference
The 6-8 May conference, due to be co-hosted by the Vatican's Pontifical Council for Culture, will feature world-renowned scientists, physicians, philanthropists, and spiritual leaders.
Can't Touch This: Goofy Golden Retriever Does Not Like Grooming
Doggos may be very friendly and social animals, but they can also get really angry when someone touches their paws and tries to bathe them or cut their fur - which creates a lot of problems for t...
Judge Denies Ghislaine Maxwell's Dismissal Motions - Report
The judge's decision does not apply to the two new sex-trafficking charges that federal prosecutors have recently brought against Maxwell after she filed her motions. The latest charges bring the...
Ex-Peruvian President Vizcarra Deprived of Right to Hold Posts Over Illegal Vaccination
MEXICO CITY (Sputnik) – The Peruvian Congress has deprived former President Martin Vizcarra and two ex-ministers of the right to hold public posts over illegal COVID-19 vaccinations with the dr...
Astronauts Who Die on Mars Can Be Buried on Red Planet, Sent Into Space or Eaten, Report Says
Since Yuri Gagarin got into a rocket and flew into space 60 years ago, approximately 21 lives have been lost in the cosmos, but as space agencies prepare for the first human mission to Mars, many...
Clashes Occur Between BLM Protesters and Police in Washington, DC - Videos
The death of Black man Daune Wright in Minnesota sparked another wave of protests against racism and police brutality in the United States. Similar protests swept through the country in summer fo...
Cuomo Proclaims Himself 'Inventor' of New York State Sanitizer Amid Whirling Scandals - Report
Cuomo announced the development of the hand sanitizer last March, at the start of the coronavirus pandemic, which would be created by prison inmates in New York facilities and based on a 75% Isop...
Videos: Small Rally Against Police Violence Taking Place in NYC After Black Man's Death in Minnesota
NEW YORK (Sputnik) – A small rally against police violence is taking place in New York several days after a black man was killed by a police officer in Minnesota, a Sputnik correspondent report...
New Cop Bodycam Video May Prove Heard's Violence Accusations Against Depp False - Report
Late last month the famous Hollywood actor lost his right to appeal against the court's ruling forbidding him to file his libel lawsuit against the UK tabloid The Sun and its publishers, who in a...
'Over 100 Requests to Employees': State Dept. Watchdog Declares Pompeo, Wife Violated Ethics Rules
Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo raised eyebrows last year after admitting that he requested then-President Donald Trump to remove State Department Inspector General Steve Linick from his...
National Institutes of Health Lifts Trump-Era Restrictions on Use of Fetal Tissue in Research
Back in 2019, the Trump administration placed federal funding restrictions on the use of human fetal tissue for medical research projects. The move resulted in the establishment of a Human Fetal ...
Liberty University Files Lawsuit Against Jerry Falwell Jr., Seeks Millions in Damages
Last year, Jerry Falwell, Jr. abruptly resigned from Liberty University, one day after a pool attendant revealed to the public that he allegedly had a yearslong sexual relationship with Falwell...
Raul Castro Retirement Unlikely to Alter Cuba's Domestic, External Policies
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The retirement of Cuban Communist Party First Secretary Raul Castro is unlikely to lead to any significant change in the country's domestic or foreign policies, analysts to...
Shooting in Indianapolis; CNN Caught Interfering in US Election; Iran Nuclear Negotiations Flailing
An insider video reveals that CNN intentionally acted on behalf of the Democratic party to interfere with the 2020 US election.
Washington Sees Russian Response Measures as 'Escalatory,' Reserves Right to Retaliate
Moscow took retaliatory measures in response to sanctions Washington slapped against it over accusations of alleged election meddling and Russia's purported part in the SolarWinds cyber hack. Mos...
Japanese Prime Minister Suga Says Ready to Meet With North Korea's Leader 'Without Preconditions'
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has said he is ready to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un without preconditions to establish a fruitful relationship between t...
The Empire is Crumbling
On today’s episode of The Backstory, host Lee Stranahan and co-host John Kiriakou discussed current events, including Russia announcing response measures to new US Sanctions, and Liberty Uni...
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Queen Seen Driving Her Jaguar With Her Corgi Pups Ahead of Prince Philip's Funeral - Report
The funeral ceremony will begin this Saturday at 11 am local time and will last until about 3 pm. Due to restrictions imposed because of COVID-19, the Queen will have to sit alone for the ceremon...
Watch Rally Taking Place at BLM Plaza Following Daunte Wright's Death in Police Custody
Anti-racism protests were triggered by yet another in-custody death of a Black man - Daunte Wright - in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Wright was shot dead during a traffic stop on Sunday by a police of...
Biden Discusses With Japan Prime Minister Challenges Posed By China, North Korea
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden met in-person with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and discussed the challenges posed by China and North Korea as well as climate change, the ...
Russian Foreign Ministry Urges OAS Chief to Focus on Regional Issues, Not 'Moralize'
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Russian Foreign Ministry urged the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) Luis Almagro to deal with pressing regional issues instead of "moralizing"...
Biden Walks Back Promise to Raise Trump-Era Low Refugee Acceptance Cap
US President Joe Biden has received extensive criticism from the left for the continuation of widely-hated immigration policies left over from his predecessor, Donald Trump, including holding imm...