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New Government Formed in Algeria Following Almost Year-Long Political Crisis — Reports
CAIRO (Sputnik) - Algerian Prime Minister Abdelaziz Djerad has appointed the new government to be presented to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune as the country strives to recover after months of political crisis, Algerian media reported.
Russian Government Imposes 2-Year Ban on Buying Foreign Data Storage Devices for State Needs
The Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade has taken measures to help Russian electronic production companies at the state level, stimulating the demand for microelectronics.
Nothing More to Hide? Thousands of Gov't UFO Papers, Sighting Photos to Be Made Public in Canada
For decades, ufologist Chris Rutkowski has been collecting materials about sightings and potential evidence that extraterrestrial lifeforms have dropped in to visit Earth. UFO enthusiasts and researchers will soon be able to use these materials to look for the truth – which is out there.
Chairman of Republicans in Israel: Trump Frustrated with Lack of Government in Israel
Only two days are left for Israel's parliament, the Knesset, to put forward a candidate that will be able to form a government. Otherwise, the Knesset will dissolve itself, prompting another general vote, the third in under a year.
Snubbing the US, India to Classify Criteria for Personal, Public Data to Curb Breach Risks
New Delhi (Sputnik): As nations around the world are plagued with concerns over the security of internal data, India is moving briskly to draft a roadmap to segregate information as personal and public and relocate data-storage within the country. It's aimed to safeguard private information from misuse.
UK Election: Conservative Voters Will Back 'Evasive' Johnson as They Fear Corbyn-Led Gov't - Journo
Recent polls suggest that the Tories are on course to win a majority of 68 seats at the general election. Meanwhile, the Labour Party has been accused of alienating voters by shifting its position on Brexit due to a protracted struggle between pro-Brexit and pro-Remain factions.
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Major Scandal Involving "Russian" Girl in Austria: Suspects Behind Explosive Video Arrested
A 2017 video from an Ibiza hotel leaked earlier this year triggered the collapse of Chancellor Sebastian Kurz's government as it appeared to show then-Vice-Chancellor Heinz-Christian Strache offering government contracts to a woman he said he believed was a Russian oligarch's niece in exchange for helping his campaign.
US Slams Three Nicaraguans With Sanctions to Target Ortega Government - Treasury
Washington has previously sanctioned Vice President Rosario Murillo and National Police Chief Francisco Diaz implicated in the brutal repression of anti-government protesters that began more than a year ago, according to the previous press release.
Corbyn Government Would Be 'Disastrous' – Political Commentator
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn have stated that they are ready to contest a general election which, according to many pundits, will be closely run.
Israeli PM Netanyahu Tells President Rivlin He Can't Form Government
Israeli President Reuven Rivlin tasked Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with forming a government by 23 October after neither his Likud party nor Benny Gantz's Blue and White party secured a majority in the snap election. Rivlin is expected to name another nominee with a strong chance of creating a coalition.
Majority of Americans Believe US Govt Knows More About UFOs Than It Lets On – Poll
While most people believe the government knows more than it allows, a majority of US citizens do not think UFO sightings have anything to do with actual aliens from other planets.
Italy's 5-Star Members Vote in Favour of Forming Government With PD
Earlier this week, Italian President Sergio Mattarella gave the green light to Giuseppe Conte, who resigned as prime minister last week, to form a new government coalition after the previous one collapsed. The M5S and the PD agreed on Wednesday to form a government together under Conte.
Puerto Rico 'Alive' with 'Self Determination' Following Rosselló's Resignation
Puerto Ricans are more united than ever before, following the early-morning resignation announcement by Governor Ricardo Rosselló Thursday, and the possibility of the island, a colony of different countries for over 500 years, becoming independent is suddenly on the agenda again, experts told Sputnik.
Two Government Planes Will Be Used for Merkel's Safe Flight to Japan G20 Summit – Report
In November 2018, Merkel had to take a commercial flight to fly to a G20 summit in Buenos Aires after her plane, an Airbus А340, lost all communications with the ground as it was flying over the Netherlands towards Argentina.
Bundeswehr 'Confidence' in the Government 'Dangerously Undermined' – Sen. Officer
The German army needs increased funding, otherwise the modernization program started by Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen could fail, Die Welt newspaper wrote, citing head of the German Bundeswehr Association Lieutenant Colonel André Wüstner.
Palestinian Gov't Demands Hamas to Hand Over Full Control Over Gaza Strip
RAMALLAH (Sputnik) - The Palestinian National Authority (PNA) has demanded from the Hamas movement to hand over full control over the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian government said in a statement obtained by Sputnik.
Austria's Sebastian Kurz Seeks to Strengthen Ties With Germany's Merkel
As Austria's new conservative-right government causes mixed reactions in Germany, the country's new chancellor, Sebastian Kurz, has stated that he wants to enhance friendly relations with Berlin.
Not Even 'Blood in the Streets of Macedonia' Would Deter NATO From Greater Albania Project
The EU and NATO are putting pressure on Skopje to accept the demands of neighboring Tirana and change its constitution, which would have a destabilizing effect on the Republic of Macedonia.
'Euphoric' Western Banks Look Forward to Lifting of Anti-Russian Sanctions
Western banks and their clients are keen to invest in Russia following geopolitical shifts that raise the prospect of anti-Russian sanctions being lifted, German newspaper Die Welt reported.
Croatians Flash Breasts Online to Celebrate Fall of Government
Croatian Twitter users bared all to celebrate the fall of their government on Thursday, after just six trying months in office, Croatian news portal Index.hr reported.
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