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🇺🇸🇵🇰"The US is confident of Pakistan's commitment and its ability to secure its nuclear assets," says the State Department, days after President Joe Biden called Pakistan "one of the most dangerous nations in the world."
"What I think is maybe one of the most dangerous nations in the world: Pakistan. Nuclear weapons without any cohesion," the 79-year-old US leader said last week.
Over the weekend, Islamabad summoned the US ambassador over Biden's remarks, while Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said:
"As far as the question of the safety and security of Pakistan's nuclear assets are concerned, we meet all – each and every – international standard in accordance with the IAEA."
"What I think is maybe one of the most dangerous nations in the world: Pakistan. Nuclear weapons without any cohesion," the 79-year-old US leader said last week.
Over the weekend, Islamabad summoned the US ambassador over Biden's remarks, while Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said:
"As far as the question of the safety and security of Pakistan's nuclear assets are concerned, we meet all – each and every – international standard in accordance with the IAEA."
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😷CDC: 3.3 million received updated COVID-19 boosters in the US last week
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that some 3.3 million Americans had received updated COVID-19 booster shots during the past week.
As of 12th October, 14.8 million Americans had received the shot in the first six weeks of the booster being available, just 6.9 percent of those aged 12 or older who are eligible, the CDC added.
The shots are being administered slower than last year when over 20 million people received their third shot in the first six weeks after COVID-19 boosters were initially authorized for the elderly and immunocompromised people.
Beginning this week, US health regulators authorized the use of Pfizer's and Moderna's Omicron-tailored COVID-19 booster shots for children as young as five years, which is expected to expand the government's autumn vaccination campaign.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that some 3.3 million Americans had received updated COVID-19 booster shots during the past week.
As of 12th October, 14.8 million Americans had received the shot in the first six weeks of the booster being available, just 6.9 percent of those aged 12 or older who are eligible, the CDC added.
The shots are being administered slower than last year when over 20 million people received their third shot in the first six weeks after COVID-19 boosters were initially authorized for the elderly and immunocompromised people.
Beginning this week, US health regulators authorized the use of Pfizer's and Moderna's Omicron-tailored COVID-19 booster shots for children as young as five years, which is expected to expand the government's autumn vaccination campaign.
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⚡️JUST IN: Real Madrid Star Karim Benzema Wins 2022 Ballon d'Or
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🔺Margaret Kimberly will join us today to discuss the incredible conclusion that if one even suggests a peaceful solution to the conflict in Ukraine, apparently one is a pro-Russian puppet. Go figure!
🔺 G20, North Korea, CPC National Congress, and Taiwan - George Koo stops by to talk about the most important stories from Asia.
🔺 Another prisoner of US democracy: the Assange-like fate of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab.
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🔺 G20, North Korea, CPC National Congress, and Taiwan - George Koo stops by to talk about the most important stories from Asia.
🔺 Another prisoner of US democracy: the Assange-like fate of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab.
For all this and more, tune in to Radio Sputnik at 6pm EST|3pm PST|12am CET via the website or app
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🎙🚫Turkey adopts law jailing those spreading 'disinformation'
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will enact a law making it unlawful for journalists or citizens to distribute "disinformation." Turkey's parliament approved the new law, which would jail journalists and social media users for up to three years for spreading "disinformation."
The bill was quickly approved by members of parliament from Erdogan's ruling AK Party (AKP) and its nationalist allies MHP, who form a majority in parliament. The new law states that those who spread false information online about Turkey's security and "create fear and disturb public order" will face a prison sentence of one to three years.
European observers have noted that the new law has no definition of "false or misleading information," allowing for yet another crackdown on dissent in Turkey, a country of 85 million.
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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan will enact a law making it unlawful for journalists or citizens to distribute "disinformation." Turkey's parliament approved the new law, which would jail journalists and social media users for up to three years for spreading "disinformation."
The bill was quickly approved by members of parliament from Erdogan's ruling AK Party (AKP) and its nationalist allies MHP, who form a majority in parliament. The new law states that those who spread false information online about Turkey's security and "create fear and disturb public order" will face a prison sentence of one to three years.
European observers have noted that the new law has no definition of "false or misleading information," allowing for yet another crackdown on dissent in Turkey, a country of 85 million.
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🇬🇧UK Prime Minister Truss says 'sorry' for mistakes, but 'I'm sticking around.'
Prime Minister Liz Truss apologized for making mistakes after the new chancellor Jeremy Hunt junked almost all of her tax-cutting plans to stabilize market turmoil.
"I am sorry for those mistakes, but I fixed those mistakes. I appointed a new chancellor, and we have restored economic stability and fiscal discipline," she told broadcasters. She added that her month-old premiership "hasn't been perfect," but she had "fixed" mistakes.
Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt, appointed on Friday after Truss dismissed her close ally Kwasi Kwarteng, jettisoned the remaining significant planks of her tax-cutting agenda on Monday, including scaling back her vast energy support scheme. Ms. Truss became PM after winning the Tory leadership contest on the back of promises to dramatically cut taxes and upend the status quo in the Treasury.
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Prime Minister Liz Truss apologized for making mistakes after the new chancellor Jeremy Hunt junked almost all of her tax-cutting plans to stabilize market turmoil.
"I am sorry for those mistakes, but I fixed those mistakes. I appointed a new chancellor, and we have restored economic stability and fiscal discipline," she told broadcasters. She added that her month-old premiership "hasn't been perfect," but she had "fixed" mistakes.
Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt, appointed on Friday after Truss dismissed her close ally Kwasi Kwarteng, jettisoned the remaining significant planks of her tax-cutting agenda on Monday, including scaling back her vast energy support scheme. Ms. Truss became PM after winning the Tory leadership contest on the back of promises to dramatically cut taxes and upend the status quo in the Treasury.
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⚡️IAEA Chief Says Wants to Meet With Putin Again As Soon As Possible
International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi told reporters that he would like to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin again as soon as possible.
"I hope so. And I hope, as soon as possible," Grossi said when asked if he plans to visit Russia and meet with the Russian president.
Grossi met with Putin on October 11. The Russian leader invited him to discuss the situation with the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, noting that Moscow is open to resolving all issues.
International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi told reporters that he would like to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin again as soon as possible.
"I hope so. And I hope, as soon as possible," Grossi said when asked if he plans to visit Russia and meet with the Russian president.
Grossi met with Putin on October 11. The Russian leader invited him to discuss the situation with the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, noting that Moscow is open to resolving all issues.
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❗️BREAKING NEWS I Australia Officially Reverses Decision to Recognize Jerusalem as Israeli Capital
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▪️US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband sold call options in chipmakers Micron Technology (MU.O) and Nvidia (NVDA.O) for a loss of under $1 million, according to a new transparency filing.
In a periodic transaction report dated Friday, the senior Democrat disclosed that her husband, financier Paul Pelosi, lost $392,575 in the sale of Micron call options he had purchased in December 2021. The report also showed he sold Nvidia call options bought in July 2021 for a loss of $361,476.
A 2012 law makes it illegal for lawmakers to use information from their work in Congress for personal gain. The law requires them to disclose stock transactions by themselves or family members within 45 days. Senior House Democrats have yet to allow a vote on legislation restricting members of Congress and other government officials from trading stocks.
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In a periodic transaction report dated Friday, the senior Democrat disclosed that her husband, financier Paul Pelosi, lost $392,575 in the sale of Micron call options he had purchased in December 2021. The report also showed he sold Nvidia call options bought in July 2021 for a loss of $361,476.
A 2012 law makes it illegal for lawmakers to use information from their work in Congress for personal gain. The law requires them to disclose stock transactions by themselves or family members within 45 days. Senior House Democrats have yet to allow a vote on legislation restricting members of Congress and other government officials from trading stocks.
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🖼An incredible model shows how Jesus Christ may have been unveiled in Spain.
The hyper-realistic sculpture, made of latex, silicone, and natural human hair, has been based on data collected from the famous Shroud of Turin. The lifelike model even features all the wounds said to have been inflicted on the Messiah, including cuts to its head where the crown of thorns is said to have been forced down upon his head.
The sculpture, which weighs 165.3 lbs and is 5ft 10', also features the wound inflicted on Jesus' side by the Holy Lance and the numerous scratches to his body he is said to have sustained after Pilate ordered him to be whipped and mocked. Some believe the mysterious relic is the bloodstained burial cloth of Jesus after his crucifixion, while others have argued that it is an elaborate fake.
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The hyper-realistic sculpture, made of latex, silicone, and natural human hair, has been based on data collected from the famous Shroud of Turin. The lifelike model even features all the wounds said to have been inflicted on the Messiah, including cuts to its head where the crown of thorns is said to have been forced down upon his head.
The sculpture, which weighs 165.3 lbs and is 5ft 10', also features the wound inflicted on Jesus' side by the Holy Lance and the numerous scratches to his body he is said to have sustained after Pilate ordered him to be whipped and mocked. Some believe the mysterious relic is the bloodstained burial cloth of Jesus after his crucifixion, while others have argued that it is an elaborate fake.
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⚡️IAEA Chief Says Wants to Meet With Putin Again As Soon As Possible International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi told reporters that he would like to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin again as soon as possible. "I hope so. And…
⚡️IAEA Chief: Deal on Zaporozhye NPP Safety Zone Possible by Year-End
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🇭🇹Haitians Demonstrating Against Henry, US-Canadian ‘Invasion’ Ignored by Western Media
As the United Nations positions for yet another military intervention in Haiti, Western media has ignored the massive demonstrations in the island nation against both acting Prime Minister Ariel Henry and the possible arrival of new foreign troops.
Thousands have demonstrated in Haitian cities for months, calling for Henry’s resignation after he arbitrarily rejected the transfer of power to a provisional government and decided to stay in power after his mandate expired in February. Those demonstrations have intensified recently after Henry appealed to the international community to help him restore order.
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As the United Nations positions for yet another military intervention in Haiti, Western media has ignored the massive demonstrations in the island nation against both acting Prime Minister Ariel Henry and the possible arrival of new foreign troops.
Thousands have demonstrated in Haitian cities for months, calling for Henry’s resignation after he arbitrarily rejected the transfer of power to a provisional government and decided to stay in power after his mandate expired in February. Those demonstrations have intensified recently after Henry appealed to the international community to help him restore order.
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◼️ Death Toll in Yeysk Plane Crash Rises to 13 - Aide to Russian Health Minister
The death toll in the military plane crash in the southern Russian town of Yeysk has risen to 13, Alexey Kuznetsov, an aide to the Russian health minister, told reporters.
"According to the Emergencies Ministry, after the rubble was cleared, dead bodies were found at the plane crash site in Yeysk. As of 06:00 a.m. October 18, 13 people died in the crash, including three children," Kuznetsov said. He added that 19 people were injured.
An official statement from the Russian Emergencies Ministry has indicated that 68 people were rescued, and more than 360 had been evacuated during the search and rescue operation.
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The death toll in the military plane crash in the southern Russian town of Yeysk has risen to 13, Alexey Kuznetsov, an aide to the Russian health minister, told reporters.
"According to the Emergencies Ministry, after the rubble was cleared, dead bodies were found at the plane crash site in Yeysk. As of 06:00 a.m. October 18, 13 people died in the crash, including three children," Kuznetsov said. He added that 19 people were injured.
An official statement from the Russian Emergencies Ministry has indicated that 68 people were rescued, and more than 360 had been evacuated during the search and rescue operation.
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📹 “Ukrofascists will not rest until they are driven out of our land”: Pensioners from Stakhanov speak on new Ukrainian strikes
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🇸🇰Slovakia to take part in EU training mission for Ukrainian military - foreign minister
▪️ Slovakia will take an active part in the training of the Ukrainian military, Slovak Foreign Minister Rastislav Kacer said after a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg.
▪️ The EU foreign ministers at their meeting on Monday supported the decision to create a military training mission for Ukraine.
💬 "Slovakia will take the most active part in the training of Ukrainian military personnel. The success and survival of Ukraine are in the vital interests of Slovakia. I have no doubt that the creation of an EU training mission for Ukrainian military personnel will increase their military skills and the effectiveness of their actions," Bratislava's Teraz online publication quoted Kacer as saying.
▪️ According to Kacer, the EU training mission centers will be located in Poland and Germany.
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▪️ Slovakia will take an active part in the training of the Ukrainian military, Slovak Foreign Minister Rastislav Kacer said after a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg.
▪️ The EU foreign ministers at their meeting on Monday supported the decision to create a military training mission for Ukraine.
💬 "Slovakia will take the most active part in the training of Ukrainian military personnel. The success and survival of Ukraine are in the vital interests of Slovakia. I have no doubt that the creation of an EU training mission for Ukrainian military personnel will increase their military skills and the effectiveness of their actions," Bratislava's Teraz online publication quoted Kacer as saying.
▪️ According to Kacer, the EU training mission centers will be located in Poland and Germany.
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⚡️Explosions in Kharkov and Kharkov Region are reported by local authorities
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⚡️ Air raid alert throughout Ukraine is reported by local media
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❗️ Ukrainian authorities report two strikes on an energy infrastructure facility in Dnepropetrovsk, causing serious damage
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