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Putin: Nuclear risk is rising, but we are not mad
The Russian leader insists his country would only use its nuclear arsenal in response to a strike. The post Putin: Nuclear risk is rising, but we are not mad appeared first on Rich TVX News Network.
Russian LNG exports rising – Bloomberg
Countries are rushing to secure supplies for winter despite the push by Western nations to abandon Russian gas Exports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia surged in October despite the push by the West to cut reliance on energy supplies from the sanctioned country, vessel-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg showed on Wednesday. LNG deliveries last month were up by 1.1% year-on-year since March, notwithstanding…
Pakistan flood survivors battle rising tide of disease
Health officials in Pakistan have told the BBC they’ve seen a sharp increase in waterborne diseases, in the wake of devastating floods which saw a third of the country submerged. The head of the World Health Organisation has warned of a “second disaster” as cases of illnesses like malaria, dengue and diarrhoea rise rapidly including in young children. Some of those affected say aid still…
Nato urges Serbia and Kosovo to ease rising tension – BBC News
Plans to introduce ID cards for Serbians living in Kosovo has caused tension between the two countries to flare in recent weeks. Kosovo has claimed it is adopting an simlar system imposed on Kosovan nationals living in Serbia, but Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has now called on the their two leaders to engage in “constructive dialogue”. Since Kosovo declared independence from Serbia in 2008,…
Bangladesh: Dozens injured in protests against rising fuel prices
Dozens of people in Bangladesh have been injured in protests against a rise in the cost of fuel. It follows a price increase of up to 50 percent last week. The government is blaming global energy markets. Al Jazeera’s Tanvir Chowdhury reports from Dhaka. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out…
US prices rising at fastest rate for 40 years – BBC News
Prices in the US are rising at their fastest rate for more than 40 years due to petrol and food costs remaining high, latest figures show. Inflation, the rate at which prices rise, hit 9.1% in the 12 months to June and increased by 1.3% from May alone, the Labor Department said. US petrol prices hit record highs last month, averaging above $5 per gallon….