Turkiye, Ukraine, UN not against grain deal’s 60-day extension
Russia agreed to extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative for 60 instead of 120 days and that all parties to the grain deal were notified about it.
"This position was officially communicated to the Turkish and Ukrainian sides of the Black Sea Initiative, as well as to UN officials. There were no formal objections. Thus, the agreement continues to be valid for the next two months under the existing parameters, without any changes in the ports involved, the nomenclature of goods and the agreed upon procedure for inspections," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Moscow will suspend its participation in the grain deal if there is no progress in implementing the Russian part of the agreement, the ministry warned.
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Russia agreed to extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative for 60 instead of 120 days and that all parties to the grain deal were notified about it.
"This position was officially communicated to the Turkish and Ukrainian sides of the Black Sea Initiative, as well as to UN officials. There were no formal objections. Thus, the agreement continues to be valid for the next two months under the existing parameters, without any changes in the ports involved, the nomenclature of goods and the agreed upon procedure for inspections," the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Moscow will suspend its participation in the grain deal if there is no progress in implementing the Russian part of the agreement, the ministry warned.
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#USInvasionofIraq20🇮🇶 The US Learned Absolutely Nothing From Iraq
In March 2003, the United States launched an invasion of Iraq on false pretenses and without a clear long-term strategy. Twenty years later, it is repeating many of the same mistakes in Ukraine.
Iraq was a costly mistake, but Ukraine has the potential to be something much worse. By waging a proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, the United States risks becoming drawn into a direct confrontation with another nuclear power. The recent MQ-9 Reaper incident demonstrates that instead of trying to avoid such a dangerous escalation, Washington is taking ever-more provocative actions against Russia. Such a reckless attitude is a recipe for disaster.
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In March 2003, the United States launched an invasion of Iraq on false pretenses and without a clear long-term strategy. Twenty years later, it is repeating many of the same mistakes in Ukraine.
Iraq was a costly mistake, but Ukraine has the potential to be something much worse. By waging a proxy war against Russia in Ukraine, the United States risks becoming drawn into a direct confrontation with another nuclear power. The recent MQ-9 Reaper incident demonstrates that instead of trying to avoid such a dangerous escalation, Washington is taking ever-more provocative actions against Russia. Such a reckless attitude is a recipe for disaster.
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🔺Xi Jinping arrives in Russia for talks with Putin
🔺Another ally in the bloc? Turkiye announces plans to approve Finland’s NATO bid
🔺Cooperation between Russia and Africa reaches new level, President Putin says
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🔺Another ally in the bloc? Turkiye announces plans to approve Finland’s NATO bid
🔺Cooperation between Russia and Africa reaches new level, President Putin says
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UK's Private Firms Reportedly Raking in Profits From Booking Hotels to Accommodate Migrants
The UK government has been facing a challenge in managing the high number of asylum seekers attempting to enter the country via the English Channel.
As a result, there has been increased scrutiny of the use of hotels to house migrants by the Home Office, and concerns have been raised about the welfare of children in such accommodations.
Private firms involved in arranging hotel accommodation for asylum seekers have been raking in profits, with one booking agency contracted by the Home Office seeing its pre-tax income triple from £2.1 million to £6.3 million.
The Home Office is currently using 395 hotels to accommodate more than 51,000 asylum seekers, with the total number of asylum cases now reaching approximately 166,000 people. The Home Office’s use of hotels has surged tenfold since 2020.
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The UK government has been facing a challenge in managing the high number of asylum seekers attempting to enter the country via the English Channel.
As a result, there has been increased scrutiny of the use of hotels to house migrants by the Home Office, and concerns have been raised about the welfare of children in such accommodations.
Private firms involved in arranging hotel accommodation for asylum seekers have been raking in profits, with one booking agency contracted by the Home Office seeing its pre-tax income triple from £2.1 million to £6.3 million.
The Home Office is currently using 395 hotels to accommodate more than 51,000 asylum seekers, with the total number of asylum cases now reaching approximately 166,000 people. The Home Office’s use of hotels has surged tenfold since 2020.
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Scientists Discover Association Between Depression and Heart Disease in Women
A study by scientists at Russia’s Tyumen State Medical University uncovered a correlation between depression and cardiovascular disease in women, but not in men.
Patients with both visible and hidden psychological distress were found to have hypertension and elevated cholesterol levels. Hypertensive patients without depression were more likely to normalize their blood pressure with medication.
Women had a higher incidence of obesity and depression, with those without any indications of depression being younger, better educated, and more likely to live in rural areas. This gender difference should be taken into account in clinical practice.
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A study by scientists at Russia’s Tyumen State Medical University uncovered a correlation between depression and cardiovascular disease in women, but not in men.
Patients with both visible and hidden psychological distress were found to have hypertension and elevated cholesterol levels. Hypertensive patients without depression were more likely to normalize their blood pressure with medication.
Women had a higher incidence of obesity and depression, with those without any indications of depression being younger, better educated, and more likely to live in rural areas. This gender difference should be taken into account in clinical practice.
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Ultra-Rare ‘Chinese Rolls-Royce’ Spotted Chauffeuring Xi Around in Moscow
The trip began with all the grandeur one might expect of a state visit by such an important guest, including a large ceremonial cortege driving Xi to his talks with President Putin in the Kremlin.
The fleet of black limousines carrying Xi Jinping and the Chinese delegation through the streets of Moscow included an ultra-rare model – the Hongqi N701, a Chinese-made luxury car produced for high-ranking officials.
The five+ meter-long limo features a stretched B-pillar, an extended, traditional-style hood, and a truncated trunk, in line with currently luxury automotive design fashions. The distinct, stretched chrome-accented red flag hood ornament gives away the car’s brand and status.
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The trip began with all the grandeur one might expect of a state visit by such an important guest, including a large ceremonial cortege driving Xi to his talks with President Putin in the Kremlin.
The fleet of black limousines carrying Xi Jinping and the Chinese delegation through the streets of Moscow included an ultra-rare model – the Hongqi N701, a Chinese-made luxury car produced for high-ranking officials.
The five+ meter-long limo features a stretched B-pillar, an extended, traditional-style hood, and a truncated trunk, in line with currently luxury automotive design fashions. The distinct, stretched chrome-accented red flag hood ornament gives away the car’s brand and status.
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🇫🇷 Protests in Paris after the French parliament failed to pass a cross-party vote of no confidence in the government.
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Dr. Gerald Horne, professor of history at the University of Houston, Texas, author, historian, and researcher, joined us to discuss another challenge for US imperialism as Saudi Arabia seeks to cooperate with Russia and establish positive relations with Iran
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Former Egyptian Foreign Minister: ‘Everyone Knew There Were No WMDs in Iraq’
🇪🇬 Former Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmi was Cairo’'s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United States at the time of the US invasion of Iraq. He shared his memories in an interview with Sputnik.
He stated in his interview that the plan for the American invasion of Iraq was already in motion before George W. Bush became president, and Bush was merely waiting for the right opportunity to execute it.
❓As an Egyptian diplomat at the time, how did you feel about the US decision to invade Iraq in 2003?
❓Why Iraq in particular?
❓Could you please tell us about Egypt's position on the US invasion of Iraq?
❓What did Washington think of Cairo's response to the invasion?
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🇪🇬 Former Egyptian Foreign Minister Nabil Fahmi was Cairo’'s Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United States at the time of the US invasion of Iraq. He shared his memories in an interview with Sputnik.
He stated in his interview that the plan for the American invasion of Iraq was already in motion before George W. Bush became president, and Bush was merely waiting for the right opportunity to execute it.
❓As an Egyptian diplomat at the time, how did you feel about the US decision to invade Iraq in 2003?
❓Why Iraq in particular?
❓Could you please tell us about Egypt's position on the US invasion of Iraq?
❓What did Washington think of Cairo's response to the invasion?
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Russia strengthens police units in border territories with Ukraine
Russia has strengthened police units in the territories that border Ukraine, Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev said during the board meeting of the ministry.
▪"Against the background of threats to public security, the ministry's units were strengthened in the territories that border Ukraine."
▪"Close contacts were established with local administrations, first of all, in matters of law enforcement and ensuring the safety of the population. Cooperation was carried out on an ongoing basis with the military police of the Ministry of Defense. Hundreds of members of Ukrainian nationalist units were detained [...] in new territories. A number of sabotage attacks were suppressed."
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Russia has strengthened police units in the territories that border Ukraine, Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev said during the board meeting of the ministry.
▪"Against the background of threats to public security, the ministry's units were strengthened in the territories that border Ukraine."
▪"Close contacts were established with local administrations, first of all, in matters of law enforcement and ensuring the safety of the population. Cooperation was carried out on an ongoing basis with the military police of the Ministry of Defense. Hundreds of members of Ukrainian nationalist units were detained [...] in new territories. A number of sabotage attacks were suppressed."
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Bitcoin tops $28,000 for first time since June 2022
As of 04:38 GMT on Monday, Bitcoin was trading at around $27,383 on the Binance cryptocurrency exchange, after it jumped to over $28,000 on Sunday evening.
In 2022, the cryptocurrency's price correlated with the S&P 500 index of US stock exchanges, while there is no such connection now, as the index fell by 1.1% at the end of trading on Friday, analysts noted.
The currency started at $0 in 2009, broke the one dollar barrier in 2011. About a decade later, Bitcoin would hit an all-time high of $69,000.
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As of 04:38 GMT on Monday, Bitcoin was trading at around $27,383 on the Binance cryptocurrency exchange, after it jumped to over $28,000 on Sunday evening.
In 2022, the cryptocurrency's price correlated with the S&P 500 index of US stock exchanges, while there is no such connection now, as the index fell by 1.1% at the end of trading on Friday, analysts noted.
The currency started at $0 in 2009, broke the one dollar barrier in 2011. About a decade later, Bitcoin would hit an all-time high of $69,000.
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Americans Feel Brits Are Smarter Because of Their Usage of the Word 'Right', Study Reveals
A recently published study by Rutgers University explores how British and American English speakers use the word "right" in conversations, and determined that some feel their British counterparts are 'smarter' because of their word selection.
Researchers involved in the study collected approximately 125 segments of everyday conversation and work discussions, including 70 segments in British English and 55 segments in American English, to develop their analysis.
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A recently published study by Rutgers University explores how British and American English speakers use the word "right" in conversations, and determined that some feel their British counterparts are 'smarter' because of their word selection.
Researchers involved in the study collected approximately 125 segments of everyday conversation and work discussions, including 70 segments in British English and 55 segments in American English, to develop their analysis.
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Pro-Trump Ally Says Cohen 'Decided On His Own' to Pay Hush Payment to Daniels
The New York case against Trump involves alleged illegal payments to Daniels to prevent disclosure of a sexual affair with Trump in 2006, which the former president denies having occurred. Trump said he expects to be arrested on March 21 in connection to the case and called for protests.
"Michael Cohen told us that he was approached by Stormy Daniels' lawyer, and Stormy Daniels had negative information that she wanted to put in a lawsuit against Trump, so Michael Cohen decided on his own... to see if he could take care of this," Costello said on Monday after testifying before the grand jury.
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The New York case against Trump involves alleged illegal payments to Daniels to prevent disclosure of a sexual affair with Trump in 2006, which the former president denies having occurred. Trump said he expects to be arrested on March 21 in connection to the case and called for protests.
"Michael Cohen told us that he was approached by Stormy Daniels' lawyer, and Stormy Daniels had negative information that she wanted to put in a lawsuit against Trump, so Michael Cohen decided on his own... to see if he could take care of this," Costello said on Monday after testifying before the grand jury.
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White House Briefing Turns Chaotic as Journo Blasts Press Sec for 'Mocking' First Amendment
No stranger to calling out officials, reporter Simon Ateba has become a known figure for his outbursts during White House press briefings under the Biden administration.
Simon Ateba, the White House correspondent for Today News Africa, struck a hard chord in the White House briefing room on Monday after interrupting proceedings while the cast of "Ted Lasso" stood awkwardly on the sidelines.
Ateba claims that in his seven months of going to White House briefings, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has refused to call on him to ask questions.
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No stranger to calling out officials, reporter Simon Ateba has become a known figure for his outbursts during White House press briefings under the Biden administration.
Simon Ateba, the White House correspondent for Today News Africa, struck a hard chord in the White House briefing room on Monday after interrupting proceedings while the cast of "Ted Lasso" stood awkwardly on the sidelines.
Ateba claims that in his seven months of going to White House briefings, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has refused to call on him to ask questions.
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US Invasion of Iraq Helped Bolster Chinese, Iranian Influence in Middle East, Experts Say
On March 19, 2003, then-President George W. Bush in a televised address from the Oval Office said the US and coalition forces were in the early stages of military operations to disarm Iraq and "free its people," marking the start of an invasion and occupation that led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians and combatants.
The US invasion of Iraq in 2003 has undermined Washington's influence in the Middle East by inadvertently strengthening the role of other regional and outside actors, such as Iran and China, in the aftermath of the conflict, experts told Sputnik.
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On March 19, 2003, then-President George W. Bush in a televised address from the Oval Office said the US and coalition forces were in the early stages of military operations to disarm Iraq and "free its people," marking the start of an invasion and occupation that led to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of civilians and combatants.
The US invasion of Iraq in 2003 has undermined Washington's influence in the Middle East by inadvertently strengthening the role of other regional and outside actors, such as Iran and China, in the aftermath of the conflict, experts told Sputnik.
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Greenland to Receive NATO Representation for First Time Ever
Greenland's government, Naalakkersuisut, and the Danish Foreign Ministry have for the first time agreed to send a Greenlandic diplomat to NATO to represent the remote part of the Danish Realm.
"It is important that Greenland increases its insight into the security policy development in the High North and NATO's focus on the region," Greenland's Department for Foreign Affairs, Business and Trade said in a statement.
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Greenland's government, Naalakkersuisut, and the Danish Foreign Ministry have for the first time agreed to send a Greenlandic diplomat to NATO to represent the remote part of the Danish Realm.
"It is important that Greenland increases its insight into the security policy development in the High North and NATO's focus on the region," Greenland's Department for Foreign Affairs, Business and Trade said in a statement.
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📹 Russian artillerymen attack enemy positions in the zone of the special military operation
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