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Friday October 27th, 2017 night edition

Soviet submarine officer who averted nuclear war honoured with prize
Authored by theguardian.com
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Vasili Arkhipov, who prevented escalation of the cold war by refusing to launch a nuclear torpedo against US forces, is to be awarded new ‘Future of Life’ prize.

A senior officer of a Soviet submarine who averted the outbreak of nuclear conflict during the cold war is to be honoured with a new prize, 55 years to the day after his heroic actions averted global catastrophe.

On 27 October 1962, Vasili Alexandrovich Arkhipov was on board the Soviet submarine B-59 near Cuba when the US forces began dropping non-lethal depth charges.

Trapped in the sweltering submarine – the air-conditioning was no longer working – the crew feared death.

But, unknown to the US forces, they had a special weapon in their arsenal: a ten kilotonne nuclear torpedo.

Now, 55 years after he averted nuclear war and 19 years after his death, Arkhipov is to be honoured, with his family the first recipients of a new award.

“As the risk of nuclear war is on the rise right now, all states must urgently join the treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons to prevent such catastrophe.”. »

Catalans declare independence as Madrid imposes direct rule
Authored by bbc.co.uk

The Catalan regional parliament has voted to declare independence from Spain, while the Spanish parliament has approved direct rule over the region.

The Catalan government said that of the 43% of potential voters who took part, 90% were in favour of independence.

Catalans are divided on the question of independence - an opinion poll earlier this year said 41% were in favour and 49% were opposed to independence. »

Catalans declare independence as Madrid imposes direct rule
Authored by bbc.com

The Catalan regional parliament has voted to declare independence from Spain, while the Spanish parliament has approved direct rule over the region.

The Catalan government said that of the 43% of potential voters who took part, 90% were in favour of independence.

Catalans are divided on the question of independence - an opinion poll earlier this year said 41% were in favour and 49% were opposed to independence. »

/r/polandball: International drama in cartoon ball form. : subredditoftheday
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One thing we are known for is that the subreddit is very strictly moderated, and yes, that is 100% true.

Just visit the subreddit, go visit the "Top of all time", read through a couple of them, and maybe you'll get it.

Did you know that we do semi-regular events where we redesign the subreddit to celebrate various countries national days? »

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