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The Arizona Attorney General's Office is investigating whether Donald Trump's remarks about Liz Cheney constitute a threat. Trump suggested that Cheney would change her position on the war if she had a gun “pointed in her face.

Donald Trump has suggested that one of his fiercest Republican critics, Liz Cheney , would not be a "radical war hawk" if she were in a war and had a gun "pointed in her face." Arizona Attorney General Chris Mayes said that her office is investigating Trump's remarks about Cheney to determine whether they constitute a death threat under state law, UNN reports, citing BBC and CNN.

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"I have already asked the head of my criminal division to begin looking into the statement, analyzing it to see if it qualifies as a death threat under Arizona law," Meyes told Arizona 12 News.

The Arizona Attorney General's office confirmed in a statement to CNN that it is looking into whether Trump's comments about Cheney violate Arizona law.

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After Trump's announcement, the controversy continued throughout Friday, and Cheney, a fierce critic of Trump, responded: "This is how dictators destroy free nations.

Kamala Harris said on Friday that the former president's aggressive rhetoric "should be disqualifying." The US vice president added that she had not spoken to Cheney since Trump made the comments, but emphasized that "she is tough and incredibly brave." The White House called the comments "unacceptable" and "dangerous.

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Trump said his comments about Cheney were that "she doesn't have the guts to fight on her own," despite supporting foreign wars, according to a post on Truth Social. At campaign events, including a rally in Michigan, Trump continued to talk about Cheney, calling her a "disgrace.

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Cheney has been called perhaps the fiercest Republican critic of Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results and his role in the January 6, 2021, riots by his supporters at the U.S. Capitol.

In recent weeks, Cheney has been campaigning alongside Vice President Kamala Harris, urging Republicans to forget about party differences, support the Democrat, and reject the candidate she believes is a threat to democracy.

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A 53-hectare island in the Arctic, which was formed in the 1990s near Cape Lunar, has completely disappeared. Scientists attribute this phenomenon to melting glaciers and rising sea levels due to climate change.

An island has disappeared in the Arctic due to climate change. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN .

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According to the information, this island was formed in the 90s of the last century as a separate section from Cape Misiatsev on the large island of Eva-Liv. Until 2015, its area was 53 hectares, but by August 2024, the island had shrunk to three hectares, and in September it disappeared from satellite images.

Scientists attribute this process to the effects of climate change, which has led to active glacial melting, sea level rise, and coastal erosion. Ice melting in the region, driven by rising temperatures, has accelerated significantly in recent decades, threatening similar losses for other Arctic islands.

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Three shells fired from Lebanon injured seven people in central Israel. Some of the shells were intercepted by air defense systems, and one fell on the territory of the country.

In the morning, seven people were injured in the center of Israel as a result of the launch of three shells from Lebanon. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN .

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According to the National Emergency Service, the Israeli military confirmed that the shells were aimed at Israeli territory, activating sirens in several regions.

The Israeli army reported that some of the shells were intercepted by the air defense system. It was also noted that one of the shells fell on the territory, but the details of the incident have not yet been clarified. Local authorities continue to monitor the situation and urge residents to exercise caution.

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The Democratic Party is preparing a social media strategy to ensure a calm vote count in the 2024 elections. The party warns of possible delays in the results and tries to prevent premature victory claims.

Democrats are preparing for possible manipulation of the election by Trump. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.

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In preparation for the 2024 elections, the Democratic Party is planning to be active on social media and in the media to call for calm and patience while the votes are counted. This comes amid statements by Republican candidate Donald Trump, who expressed his intention to declare his victory on Election Day, which has caused concern among experts.

According to the information, party representatives warn that the results of the vote may not be known immediately, especially in the case of a recount in key states. Trump continues to actively fight for voter support against Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. Democrats are trying to prevent a repeat of the situation that occurred in 2020, when Trump declared his victory ahead of time.

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UNICEF describes the situation in northern Gaza as “apocalyptic”. About 100,000 people have been left without access to food and medicine due to the Israeli blockade.

The entire Palestinian population of the northern part of Gaza is at risk of death from disease, hunger and violence. This is reported by Reuters, according to UNN.

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Leaders of organizations such as the children's organization UNICEF describe the situation in northern Gaza as “apocalyptic.

Israeli troops continue their military offensive in the northern region of Gaza, which complicates the delivery of humanitarian aid. According to the Palestinian civil defense authorities, as of Monday, about 100,000 people were left without access to food and medicine under the Israeli blockade.

Israel, in turn, claims that it is conducting operations to combat Hamas, which is active in the region.

Escalation of the conflict: Israel strikes Gaza and Beirut, killing at least 68 peopleNovember 1 2024, 09:48 PM • 4412 views

A series of Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip killed 68 people, including a senior Hamas official. Attacks were also carried out on the outskirts of Beirut, complicating the prospects for a peaceful settlement.

The prospects for a peaceful settlement between Israel and its opponents, Hamas and Hezbollah, have been significantly complicated after a series of Israeli air strikes. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.

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According to medical officials in the Gaza Strip, at least 68 people were killed in the strikes.

The Israeli military confirmed that one of the airstrikes targeted the city of Khan Younis, where a senior Hamas official, Izz al-Din Qassab, was killed. According to the army, he was one of the last key members of the organization responsible for coordinating actions with other groups in Gaza.

In addition to the strikes on Gaza, Israeli aircraft also struck the southern outskirts of Beirut, indicating an escalation of the conflict in the region. Israeli authorities have stated that these actions are a response to threats from Hamas.

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The Georgian opposition gathers tents for a rally on November 4 against the election results, which they consider to be fraudulent. Three opposition groups refuse to recognize the victory of the Georgian Dream and threaten to withdraw their mandates.

The opposition is gathering tents for a rally against the results of the parliamentary elections scheduled for November 4 in Tbilisi, UNN reports with reference to Novosti Georgia.

"If you have medium and large tents, please let us know. If you donate it, we will be happy, if you sell it, we will be happy," Nika Gvaramiya, leader of the Coalition for Change, wrote on her Facebook page.

He added that he was "not going to hide anything.

"Now I will do everything openly. I spit on the KGB, the prosecutor's office, the police and Razhen [Razhen Kuprashvili, head of the Anti-Corruption Bureau]," he added.

"The Coalition for Change is planning a rally on Monday, along with Strong Georgia and the National Movement. The opposition said that the street would become "one of the central directions" of their struggle for the non-recognition of the election results. Opponents of the government promise to protest "according to the law, the right, peacefully, but in an organized and effective manner.

On the air of TV Pirveli, Gvaramia said that the announced action "will continue until the elections are canceled and new elections are called.

"We must do everything to prevent the convocation of the parliament. We must use all possible means allowed by the constitution and international conventions to prevent the adoption of the final CEC protocol," he said.

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The Gakharia – For Georgia party, which also passed the election threshold, distanced itself from the street protests. However, they said that they remained in touch with the rest of the opposition to work on identifying violations.

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Parliamentary elections were held in Georgia on October 26. According to preliminary data from the Georgian Central Election Commission, the Georgian Dream party, which has been in power for 12 years, won.

All three opposition groups that passed the threshold said they would not recognize the results. They say they will resign their seats. President Salome Zurabishvili supported the opposition, calling the elections "massively rigged" with Russian involvement.

The figures of the CEC of Georgia differ significantly from the exit polls of foreign companies HarrisX and Edison Research. International observers report violations that could have affected the election results. The EU and the US demand an investigation.

According to the law, the CEC must summarize the final election results in 20 days. At the same time, the Prosecutor's Office, the Interior Ministry, and the Special Investigations Service have launched investigations into alleged election fraud. Theoretically, the conclusions of the investigative bodies could lead to the voting results being invalidated.

The opposition does not trust the investigation. Opponents of the government believe that there are no independent institutions left in the country, and that the investigation should be entrusted to international organizations.

The Indonesian government has banned the sale of Google Pixel smartphones due to non-compliance with localization requirements. According to the rules, 40% of components for phones must be locally produced.

The Indonesian government has announced that it will block the sale of the Pixel mobile phone manufactured by the American giant Google, as it lacks locally produced components.

Writes UNN with reference to TechCrunch.

A few days after Apple's iPhone 16 was blocked in the largest phone market in Southeast Asia, Indonesia banned the sale of Google Pixel smartphones.

It is explained that the reason is non-compliance with internal requirements.

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Indonesia's rule requires that technology companies source 40% of their phone and tablet components domestically. This requirement can be met through local manufacturing, software development, or direct investment in innovative projects.

The spokesman for Indonesia's Ministry of Industry, Febri Hendri Anthony Arief, said that since Google Pixel products do not have locally produced components, the Google mobile phone does not have the necessary certification to be sold in the country.

At the same time, Indonesians will be able to buy both models outside of Indonesia and bring them back to their country, although only as phones for personal use, not for sale.

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Regarding the iPhone 16, the response of the Indonesian government was that “PT Apple Indonesia has not yet fulfilled its investment commitments to obtain the ‘local content level’ certificate in innovation.

In Tanzania, Gambian hamster rats are trained to detect contraband among cargo. Previously, these animals have been successfully used for de-mining, particularly in Cambodia.

In Tanzania, African bomb squad rats are being taught to look for contraband – they have to sniff it out among boxes and crates. This was reported by UNN with reference to BILD.

The Gambian hamster rat is one of the largest mice on the planet. Adults grow up to 90 cm in length. Since 2013, they have been used in Tanzania and Mozambique for demining

– the statement said.

The male, nicknamed Magawa, traveled to Cambodia, where he found 71 mines and 38 other explosive devices. For this, he received a gold medal from the British charity organization PDSA.

In January 2022 , Magawa the bomb disposal rat died at the age of 8.

In Tanzania, rats are now being trained to sniff out contraband – they have to sniff it out among crates and boxes. During the training, the sniffers are rewarded with food when they correctly find ivory, horns, or rare animals. Smugglers cover them with detergents or coffee beans to prevent customs from smelling them. But this is not an obstacle for rats

– the statement said.

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More than 60 million people living in 60 countries from Cambodia to Zimbabwe fear landmines and other remnants of past conflicts every day.

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russian LNG exports in January-October reached 26.4 million tons, of which 51% went to Europe. In October, exports amounted to 2.97 million tons, the highest figure for the year.

Exports of russian liquefied natural gas in January-October increased to 26.4 million tons, reaching a maximum in October. UNN writes about this with reference to LSEG.

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According to LSEG, in January-October, russia exported 13.4 million tons of liquefied natural gas to Europe, or about 51% of its total exports of 26.4 million tons. The rest of the LNG was exported to Asia.

In October, russia exported 2.97 million tons of LNG. This is 10% more than in September of this year and the highest figure for the entire year.

In October, russian LNG exports to Europe dropped to 0.95 million tons, down from 1.1 million tons in September and from 1.2 million tons in October 2023.

In January-October, russia's largest gas companies, yamal LNG and novatek, increased their exports by 8% to 16.2 million tons, up from 15 million tons a year earlier.

In October, shipments from yamal LNG increased by 5.7% to 1.67 million tons, up from 1.58 million tons a month earlier. However, they were down 6% compared to October last year, when 1.78 million tons were shipped.

At the same time, shipments from yamal to Europe amounted to 0.9 million tons in October and about 1 million tons in September.

According to LSEG and the US authorities, six shipments of LNG have left the sanctioned arctic LNG 2 project since the beginning of August.

The Asian-oriented sakhalin-2 LNG plant reduced exports by 1.2% to 8 million tons in January-October, down from 8.1 million tons a year earlier. However, in October, shipments from the project increased to 0.95 million tons, compared to 0.84 million tons in September, remaining at the level of October last year.

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russian LNG exports increased in summer. The significant increase in August was due to heat-related demand in Asia and supplies to Europe.

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