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📹 Dr. Chris Busby explained how the Iraqi healthcare system attempted to handle the surge in cancer cases. 🗣 "Well, first of all, there's not much they can do. I visited various hospitals in Iraq and I talked to the doctors. And they said that they couldn't…
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📹 Dr. Chris Busby spoke about the falsity of statements about the harmlessness of uranium ammunition and the consequences awaiting Europe after its use.
💭 "The British and the Americans continue to cling to their crazy theory that these radioactive substances which bind to DNA are effectively harmless and have no genetic or indiscriminate effects on populations. In this case, I just have to say that the British are wrong, that this substance is contaminating Europe and it will cause all of the effects that it caused in Iraq that I have shown," Chris Busby said.
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💭 "The British and the Americans continue to cling to their crazy theory that these radioactive substances which bind to DNA are effectively harmless and have no genetic or indiscriminate effects on populations. In this case, I just have to say that the British are wrong, that this substance is contaminating Europe and it will cause all of the effects that it caused in Iraq that I have shown," Chris Busby said.
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Ex-UN Rapporteur Reveals 8 Ways Int'l Nord Stream Probe Can Be Pursued Despite UNSC Stonewalling
The failure of a Russian-Chinese Security Council resolution to set up an international probe into the Nord Stream attacks is not the end of the road, and Moscow has over half a dozen avenues to pursue the matter, both at the UN and at other venues, says Dr. Alfred de Zayas, a former UN rapporteur and veteran expert on international law.
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The failure of a Russian-Chinese Security Council resolution to set up an international probe into the Nord Stream attacks is not the end of the road, and Moscow has over half a dozen avenues to pursue the matter, both at the UN and at other venues, says Dr. Alfred de Zayas, a former UN rapporteur and veteran expert on international law.
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Iran’s Parliament Floats Bill to Exit Nuclear Deal Amid US Foot-dragging in Talks
Iran’s parliament has put forward a bill to curb the amount of time allowed for negotiations on the nuclear deal, and the country has no plans to see talks drag on forever, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian said.
Iran and the United States resumed indirect talks on Washington’s possible return to the JCPOA nuclear agreement in the spring of 2021, but stalled after President Biden confirmed that he was ready to “kill” the agreement rather than lift a ‘Foreign Terrorist Organization’ label against Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.
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Iran’s parliament has put forward a bill to curb the amount of time allowed for negotiations on the nuclear deal, and the country has no plans to see talks drag on forever, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian said.
Iran and the United States resumed indirect talks on Washington’s possible return to the JCPOA nuclear agreement in the spring of 2021, but stalled after President Biden confirmed that he was ready to “kill” the agreement rather than lift a ‘Foreign Terrorist Organization’ label against Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.
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US Lawmakers Move to Strip China of ‘Developing Country’ Label as PRC’s Economy Overtakes US
In a rare display of bipartisan unity, the US House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation requiring the US government to refuse to treat the People’s Republic of China as a developing nation.
US-led institutions granted China “developing country” status in the late 1990s and early 2000s, allowing the country to take advantage of certain perks, such as the right to apply higher tariffs, reduced responsibilities on climate change, and lower interest loans. In recent years, Beijing has voluntarily agreed to give up many of these benefits.
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In a rare display of bipartisan unity, the US House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation requiring the US government to refuse to treat the People’s Republic of China as a developing nation.
US-led institutions granted China “developing country” status in the late 1990s and early 2000s, allowing the country to take advantage of certain perks, such as the right to apply higher tariffs, reduced responsibilities on climate change, and lower interest loans. In recent years, Beijing has voluntarily agreed to give up many of these benefits.
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FBI Conducted a Secret Investigation Against Trump's First Wife for Several Years - Report
Ivana Trump, the first wife of former US President Donald Trump, was the subject of a sensitive FBI counterintelligence inquiry in the 1990s, according to newly released documents.
The files, which were obtained by Bloomberg News, reveal that the investigation focused on Ivana's connections in her home country of Czechoslovakia, and spanned several countries. The nature of the inquiry remains unknown, but the documents show that the FBI's counterintelligence division was involved and that the agency redacted significant portions of the files citing national security concerns and personal privacy.
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Ivana Trump, the first wife of former US President Donald Trump, was the subject of a sensitive FBI counterintelligence inquiry in the 1990s, according to newly released documents.
The files, which were obtained by Bloomberg News, reveal that the investigation focused on Ivana's connections in her home country of Czechoslovakia, and spanned several countries. The nature of the inquiry remains unknown, but the documents show that the FBI's counterintelligence division was involved and that the agency redacted significant portions of the files citing national security concerns and personal privacy.
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🇷🇺 🇺🇸 US statements about support of a special tribunal against Russia have nothing to do with justice, the Russian Embassy in Washington said.
💬 "We noted the latest statements by a number of [US] administration officials about supporting the creation of a special tribunal against Russia. Such statements... have nothing to do with justice," the embassy said.
▪️ It said the United States keeps showing complete disregard for the norms of international law for the sake of its own geopolitical interests.
🗣 "Frantic and unfounded accusations of alleged aggression, crimes against humanity and other violations are nothing but an element of a Russophobic campaign organized by Washington as part of the unleashed hybrid war," the embassy said.
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💬 "We noted the latest statements by a number of [US] administration officials about supporting the creation of a special tribunal against Russia. Such statements... have nothing to do with justice," the embassy said.
▪️ It said the United States keeps showing complete disregard for the norms of international law for the sake of its own geopolitical interests.
🗣 "Frantic and unfounded accusations of alleged aggression, crimes against humanity and other violations are nothing but an element of a Russophobic campaign organized by Washington as part of the unleashed hybrid war," the embassy said.
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Whoever reaches a breakthrough in developing artificial intelligence would "be the ruler of the world"
🗣 Andy Mok, a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, told Sputnik about technological race in the realm of AI and neural networks:
In September 2017, Russian President Vladimir Putin said whoever reaches a breakthrough in developing artificial intelligence would "be the ruler of the world." With the recent launch of ChatGPT, the sense of urgency in recognizing and harnessing the benefits of AI has only become more acute.
More generally, technology has become an even more central feature of the China-US relationship, with the US increasingly anxious to protect its lead in areas such as semiconductors while fearing Chinese innovations such as Tiktok that it views as a national security threat. However, these efforts are alienating many around the world and even undermining political legitimacy domestically, as they are viewed as counter-productive and increasingly divorced from reality.
On the other hand, China has made not only steady technological advances but diplomatic breakthroughs that contribute to a more stable and sustainable world order. While some may say the world is undergoing a process of de-globalization, what is happening is more a of a re-globalization process where countries like China and Russia stand closer together to safeguard the interests of the vast majority of the world's population.
The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank also highlights the risks facing the United States domestically and the potential contagion effect on the rest of the world. This only creates further incentives for the rest of the world to better insulate itself from the deleterious effects of the American political and economic order.
🗣 Andy Mok, a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, told Sputnik about technological race in the realm of AI and neural networks:
In September 2017, Russian President Vladimir Putin said whoever reaches a breakthrough in developing artificial intelligence would "be the ruler of the world." With the recent launch of ChatGPT, the sense of urgency in recognizing and harnessing the benefits of AI has only become more acute.
More generally, technology has become an even more central feature of the China-US relationship, with the US increasingly anxious to protect its lead in areas such as semiconductors while fearing Chinese innovations such as Tiktok that it views as a national security threat. However, these efforts are alienating many around the world and even undermining political legitimacy domestically, as they are viewed as counter-productive and increasingly divorced from reality.
On the other hand, China has made not only steady technological advances but diplomatic breakthroughs that contribute to a more stable and sustainable world order. While some may say the world is undergoing a process of de-globalization, what is happening is more a of a re-globalization process where countries like China and Russia stand closer together to safeguard the interests of the vast majority of the world's population.
The recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank also highlights the risks facing the United States domestically and the potential contagion effect on the rest of the world. This only creates further incentives for the rest of the world to better insulate itself from the deleterious effects of the American political and economic order.
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❗️ Latest statements made by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov
▪️ Russia's stance on New START will remain unchanged regardless of whether US continues to send notifications to Moscow under the treaty or not;
▪️ The US decision not to transfer START notifications to Russia is a malicious act of non-compliance with the treaty, since they did not officially suspend participation in it;
▪️ The United States will not succeed in shifting responsibility to Russia regarding START issues.
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▪️ Russia's stance on New START will remain unchanged regardless of whether US continues to send notifications to Moscow under the treaty or not;
▪️ The US decision not to transfer START notifications to Russia is a malicious act of non-compliance with the treaty, since they did not officially suspend participation in it;
▪️ The United States will not succeed in shifting responsibility to Russia regarding START issues.
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Russian Armed Forces Receive Hundreds of New Tanks Including T-90M - Source
The Russian armed forces have already received several hundred newly produced tanks, mainly T-90M Proryv, for use in the zone of special military operation in Ukraine, a source told Sputnik on Wednesday.
"To date, the Russian defense industry has delivered several hundred new tanks, recently released from the assembly line, to the combat zone. These are mainly T-90M Proryv tanks, as well as deeply modernized T-72B3M tanks," the source said.
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The Russian armed forces have already received several hundred newly produced tanks, mainly T-90M Proryv, for use in the zone of special military operation in Ukraine, a source told Sputnik on Wednesday.
"To date, the Russian defense industry has delivered several hundred new tanks, recently released from the assembly line, to the combat zone. These are mainly T-90M Proryv tanks, as well as deeply modernized T-72B3M tanks," the source said.
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🗣 The Arab countries do not adhere to a single point of view on the normalization of relations with the leadership of Syria, and there are no noticeable changes around the situation with Damascus, Qatari Foreign Minister spokesman Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari said on Tuesday.
💬 "There is no Arab consensus on the normalization of relations with the Syrian regime at the present time, there are no signs of any noticeable development of the situation in the Syrian arena," Al Ansari told Al-Quds Al-Arabi newspaper.
▪️ In addition, there are no signs of the restoration of diplomatic relations between Doha and Damascus, and Qatar "will not betray the victims of the Syrian crisis," the spokesman said.
▪️ "Qatar's position on the Syrian crisis has not changed. It is clear and firm and not subject to the influence, unless it concerns changes within Syria," Al Ansari noted.
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💬 "There is no Arab consensus on the normalization of relations with the Syrian regime at the present time, there are no signs of any noticeable development of the situation in the Syrian arena," Al Ansari told Al-Quds Al-Arabi newspaper.
▪️ In addition, there are no signs of the restoration of diplomatic relations between Doha and Damascus, and Qatar "will not betray the victims of the Syrian crisis," the spokesman said.
▪️ "Qatar's position on the Syrian crisis has not changed. It is clear and firm and not subject to the influence, unless it concerns changes within Syria," Al Ansari noted.
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☦️ Thousands of believers gathered at Kiev-Pechersk Lavra in the morning for prayer. Today the ultimatum which has been issued to the monks to either align with a government-backed church or leave the monastery expires.
📌 On March 10, the National Kiev-Pechersk Historical and Cultural Preserve in Ukraine ordered the monks based in the monastery to depart by March 29 after an interdepartmental Ukrainian commission accused the UOC of violating the terms of an agreement on the use of state property. Ukrainian Culture Minister Oleksandr Tkachenko said the monks could only stay in the Lavra if they joined the schismatic Orthodox Church of Ukraine, a decision that might be "stimulated through the joint work of specialists and law enforcement officers."
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📌 On March 10, the National Kiev-Pechersk Historical and Cultural Preserve in Ukraine ordered the monks based in the monastery to depart by March 29 after an interdepartmental Ukrainian commission accused the UOC of violating the terms of an agreement on the use of state property. Ukrainian Culture Minister Oleksandr Tkachenko said the monks could only stay in the Lavra if they joined the schismatic Orthodox Church of Ukraine, a decision that might be "stimulated through the joint work of specialists and law enforcement officers."
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⚡️ Russia's NSA Nikolai Patrushev in Delhi: About 50 states comprising the Ramstein coalition are participating in the conflict on Ukraine's side
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China's Cooperation With Russia on Nord Stream Draft Resolution at UN is Vital, Deputy Envoy Says
On Monday, the UN Security Council failed to adopt a Russia-drafted resolution asking for a UN-led investigation into the attack on the Nord Stream pipelines. China, Russia and Brazil voted in favor of the resolution and all the other members abstained.
"This draft resolution on Nord stream was presented jointly by Russia and China, which is also an important sign that China is sharing our concerns," Russian Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dmitry Polyanskiy said. "China is sharing our demands for the investigation of this sabotage. I think we will continue like this."
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On Monday, the UN Security Council failed to adopt a Russia-drafted resolution asking for a UN-led investigation into the attack on the Nord Stream pipelines. China, Russia and Brazil voted in favor of the resolution and all the other members abstained.
"This draft resolution on Nord stream was presented jointly by Russia and China, which is also an important sign that China is sharing our concerns," Russian Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Dmitry Polyanskiy said. "China is sharing our demands for the investigation of this sabotage. I think we will continue like this."
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☦️ Thousands of believers gathered at Kiev-Pechersk Lavra in the morning for prayer. Today the ultimatum which has been issued to the monks to either align with a government-backed church or leave the monastery expires. 📌 On March 10, the National Kiev…
❗️ Russian Parliament's Upper House calls on parliaments worldwide to demand end of discrimination on ground of religion in Ukraine
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▪️ Russian Deputy Permanent Representative Dmitry Polyanskiy told Sputnik that he has witnessed a positive shift in US public opinion towards Moscow's special military operation in Ukraine.
💬 "I personally feel this shift in public opinion," Polyanskiy said. "At the beginning of our special military operation, many people were disoriented and they had very wrong perception of what our aims are and what is really behind the special military operations."
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💬 "I personally feel this shift in public opinion," Polyanskiy said. "At the beginning of our special military operation, many people were disoriented and they had very wrong perception of what our aims are and what is really behind the special military operations."
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📹 Ka-52 helicopters in action as part of the special military operation (video courtesy of Russian MoD)
The pilots of Ka-52 reconnaissance attack helicopters carried out missile launches against Ukrainian fortified positions and armoured vehicles during combat sorties.
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The pilots of Ka-52 reconnaissance attack helicopters carried out missile launches against Ukrainian fortified positions and armoured vehicles during combat sorties.
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China's Authorities Vow to Take Measures If Taiwan's Leader Meets With McCarthy
If Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen meets with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy during her transit through the United States, it will seriously damage Chinese sovereignty and Beijing will take the firm measures to fight back, Zhu Fenglian, a spokeswoman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of China's State Council, said on Wednesday.
Earlier in March, McCarthy told reporters that he would meet the Taiwanese leader when she is in the United States but Tsai's office provided no information on her itinerary in the US.
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If Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen meets with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy during her transit through the United States, it will seriously damage Chinese sovereignty and Beijing will take the firm measures to fight back, Zhu Fenglian, a spokeswoman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of China's State Council, said on Wednesday.
Earlier in March, McCarthy told reporters that he would meet the Taiwanese leader when she is in the United States but Tsai's office provided no information on her itinerary in the US.
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🛢 Washington is reluctant to review the price ceiling on Russian oil despite Estonia, Poland and Lithuania insisting on a lower cap, an American news outlet disclosed on Wednesday, citing EU diplomats.
Earlier in March, the media reported that Poland and Lithuania had suggested bringing down the price ceiling to $51.45 from $60 per barrel.
💬 "The US doesn't want to do it. Estonia, Poland and Lithuania are pushing too far, especially given the reluctance from the US. This is not going to happen," an unnamed EU diplomat was quoted as saying in the article.
📍 The report said that EU ambassadors were set to discuss sanctions against Russia and the price cap on Wednesday.
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Earlier in March, the media reported that Poland and Lithuania had suggested bringing down the price ceiling to $51.45 from $60 per barrel.
💬 "The US doesn't want to do it. Estonia, Poland and Lithuania are pushing too far, especially given the reluctance from the US. This is not going to happen," an unnamed EU diplomat was quoted as saying in the article.
📍 The report said that EU ambassadors were set to discuss sanctions against Russia and the price cap on Wednesday.
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