Who says she has no record of her text with the head of pfizer during talks over buying vaccines. And over 2 thirds of the votes have been counted in the russian general election with the ruling party united. Russia, enjoying a strongly fall will have the latest. As a result, come in with a special Election Coverage continue to live on the international for russia. 2021 that state duma election. We continue our coverage off rooftop studio. Overlooking downtown central must go with the kremlin and of course, red scraps. Weve got big numbers to bring you this out. As all the votes are being counted now off the 3 days of voting, well get to them soon. For the meantime though, we are back from the special studio intended. Ah, i welcome you, watching huntington national this Monday Morning where shes gone 10 oclock. Now well start with that news from afghanistan because victims relatives say an apology is not enough after the admission of guilt by the pentagon, and that deadly drone strike on kabul, which killed 10 civilians. There are also reports that us intelligence did warn about the possible presence of civilians, including children in the strike area, but only a few seconds before the miss our head. The father of a 2 year old girl shed his emotions in our special project on heard voices that no one can compensated. If you give us all the money in the world, it will not be enough. Its not possible. They cant compensate for the murder of a child, and there is no remedy for this loss. After they confess that it was a mistake. We wondered why they didnt check before talking us. Why did they find conclusive intelligence . They should have made sure by carrying out a thorough investigation before accusing and attacking us. We have lost 10 relatives and it is such a painful and terrible incident. We are grieving heartbroken, our family was innocent. We knew that we didnt do anything wrong. For 2 weeks after the incident was that the families of the victims, the relatives of those killed in that Throne Strike Hood was, was up this cation was excuses despite the abundant evidence, pointing to the fact that something had gone terribly wrong with this strike. Despite the fact that this has become a global scab on the spot, the inexcusable casualty list, the families of the victims, those killed and that really strikes a new one has approached them. Thats essentially all they have seen, carefully worded statements by the pet to god and the by the Administrations P. R. Genes intended for cameras and designed to minimize the damage make no mistake. No military on the face of the earth works harder to avoid civilian casualties than United States military. And nobody wants to see innocent life taken. As the secretary says, in the statement we have, we apologize. And we will endeavor to learn from this horrible mistake. And to that end, he is directed to a thorough review of the investigation just completed by us central command. I mean, my d, the father of the 2 year old girl, told us that that was the money that the Money Isnt going to solve anything new compensation ease. Neither do they want theory, either apologies for cameras. What they want is something that they may never receive if they wanted investigation, they want accountability and culpability. They want those responsible for these tragedy for, for the deadly mistakes that went into it for them to be brought to justice more more. But we want justice according to american law, and the person who pulled the trigger, and those who gave the Fire Command should stun before a court of law. We need assurance that next time they will not kill innocent people and children in other countries. The culprits must be convicted. Nobody formerly met with those. No one contacted a toll on behalf of the american government. We want an official investigation, and the culprit must be convicted in a court of law in the u. S. Then we will accept reparations. According to american law, just 3 people from the telephone came here. They searched the crime scene and left without saying anything, but the pentagon, however, is protecting it. So it says that no disciplinary measures will be carried out that ultimately this is all a terrible tragedy. But new Ones Mistake specifically because all of its employees, the intelligence community, all acted by the book and that the intelligence was solid. And that is unfortunately the pattern we have seen. And ive got to start over the entirety of the 20 Year War when it comes to air strikes or drones strikes as any number of organizations, the track civilian casualties will attest to relief where for example, has counted more than 3000 civilian deaths of god. Just on since 2016 since nato in the United States began reducing the number of troops they had on the ground and increasing the number of air strikes up to 20 a day. Theyve also found that 40 percent of the casualties caused by the United States and its allies, the air strikes that have got to stop 40 percent of the civilian casualties where kids walk along. We can say revenge or fight, but we are a poor family and only trust god, he is the one who has the power to punish them accordingly. We cant forgive them. Why would we do that . I have heard that the americans have killed so many innocent people in june attacks. I would say that these cases must be investigated to stop these killings in other countries like afghanistan. I have lost my daughter, my brother, and his children. These drone strikes needs to be stopped altogether after the attack on our family. We asked for justice. Now i call him those who have lost people to join tax over the years to stand up and demand justice. At the end of the day, just this may prove to be elusive. This scandal, however, will dry gone because there are a whole host of questions that still havent been answered, such as why the United States would but choose to attack this car in the dead Sea Populated residential neighbourhood. Why they claim that the warning that there were children at the sheed came very late when it is evident that they could have seen the children as they launched the miss hall before they launched the miss our wall, they track this car. They could have seen the kids in the car playing around the vehicle. And there are also questions about accountability. Whether after this fiasco, both the drone track had and what many american c as a chaotic and humiliate again to Americas War in afghanistan. Whether anybody will answer for it. Okay, lets just bring you some breaking news because i witness is reporting a shooting at the State University in the city of Pern Incent for russia. A students have been filmed, jumping out of windows to escape. The university says that 4 people have been injured and is telling people to stay away from the campus that news just in. Of course were staying across developments and bringing any more information as when we get it. Now, our u. S. Company wants to continue using industrial chemicals that have been branded dangerous for the environment by the European Union. The substance in question is called Gen X and has been used in the manufacturer of a range of plastic products including food packaging. But its been listed as a very high concern. By the year the company came over which spun off from the point in 2015 main to the challenge to the block, denying the claims the decision is not rounded in solid scientific evidence. Little levels of Gen X do not pose a human health risk, and it has also been shown to rapidly eliminate from the human body. You know, this is a class of completely manmade toxins that are now contaminating our entire planet. They were manufactured by companies. By maam, they dont exist on the planet other than these few companies that decided to make them and pump them out into our world. Knowing that these chemicals would stay in our environment virtually forever, which is why you hear them referred to now as forever chemicals, and that they would get into us and accumulate and stay there and result. And toxic effects in simply knocking a couple of carbons off of a chemical like p, f away, and calling it something new. A Gen X really is not satisfying to regulators and scientists who are looking at it and watching the data as it comes in. While the Dispute Substance is used as a replacement for an older class of chemicals called p, f as is be heard there, they were banned globally in 2019 due to their effect in the environment. There are also believe to cause serious illness including cancer. A European Court ruled genex may present many of the same issues, P F. I am with the subject to the film to dark quarters based on the legal battle with the time in west virginia, polluted by the chemicals, the chemicals ive got to see if documents i dont understand, theyre hiding something the chemical. But if you drank, drank it, like saying, i swallowed a tire . Well, the movie was based on the story of lawyer ballasa. Weve been hearing from he far lawsuit against the pont. On behalf of the small town that suffered from the dumping of the chemicals, he told us he hoped to raise public awareness on the issue. You know, im encouraged to see that the story in what happened with P F away is giving out to the public through things like the movie, dark waters that people are becoming aware of that this has happened then. And hopefully theyll, theyll know that theres a long history here when we 1st started digging into P F away, back in 1999. That chemical was completely unregulated and what we were hearing back then 20 years ago about P F away is the same thing were hearing about jet acts. Now that theres inadequate studies and testing to show that theres harmful effects. So its incredibly important to take proactive steps to try to address the chemical. We shouldnt wait to see what kinds of cancer is actually developed and the people who are drinking it are being exposed. Found official inquiry has been launched into the European Commission President Ursula on the line. He says she has no record of her text messages, but the chief executive of pfizer, the messages were exchanged during talks. Im buying vaccines from the pharmaceutical giant peter, all of us has the story. It comes down to the question of communication or more accurately a question of communications. Basically whats being offered by e. U. Officials, when they do deals with others. And what was promised to who, particularly its in relation to the text messages that went between the commission, President Ursula for the line and the ceo of the pharmaceutical giant pfizer. Now the e u ombudsman. Shes very keen to take a look into this further and find out exactly what was said. The message coming from the E U Commission was they dont keep any record of what they call short lived communications. The decision to record a certain piece of information in the Administrations Document Management system should, according to law, not be dependent on the medium b at a letter, an email, a text or instant message. But on its content pull at the time the deal was done. It was said to have been very much down to the personal diplomacy of a you commission, President Ursula on the line. Its q it a whopping 1800000000 doses of their cove at 19 vaccine. And it was absolutely essential because it took up the slack that had been left after the collapse of the deal with Vaccine Manufacture Astrazeneca to provide jobs to the European Union. For a month, miss Vaughan De Line had been exchanging texts and calls with albert buller, the chief executive of pfizer. Another vaccine supplies the block. And as they spoke, 2 things became clear. Fight might have more doses, it could offer the block many more. And the European Union would be thrilled to have them. This isnt the 1st time though, that Ursula Fonda Line has been asked to show text messages that she sent in an official capacity. And its turned out that theyve not been available back in 2019. There was a parliamentary inquiry here in germany into deals that had been doing contracts that had been handed out with the german defense ministry. Now before becoming the Commission President , live on the line was the Fence Minister here in berlin. Now some of those contracts were there will occupations that theyve been given out to people without the correct oversight being in place that personal connections had played a role personal connections. Of course, not that far from personal diplomacy in some peoples eyes. Well, when it came to the german boon, the stag, the parliament here in berlin, asking to see these text messages while they had been wiped, we could not find the official papers or other documents revealing why the Ministry Hide external consultants to the assumption is that a lot happen by text messages. We have to assume that officials have destroyed evidence such behavior may have criminal implications. Well, if you cast your mind back to 2019, this was quite a big scandal here in germany, in relation to how these defense contracts had been handed out. Ultimately, of course, it was massively overshadowed by the coven 19 pandemic. But now what were seeing is questions being asked over how early on the line carries our business. And so far, well, the answers havent been forthcoming from the European Commission. Okay, well let so now to those parliamentary elections taking place in russia because after a weekend the voting became thing has now begun. And with the latest result is where we see shy at our Skyline Studio in central moscow. The yeah, thanks for that. And we are continuing our special Election Coverage here live on the international. Well, what are 3 days . Its been so far. Ballot counting for russias general elections is now in full swing. And the results are continuing to pour in with more than 2 thirds of the votes. No continental county, lets well give you a choice of how it currently looks. But the day is still young. United russia has just under 50 percent so far with the votes being tallied the communist, perennially in 2nd place. Have a little under 20 percent. Now. The liberal democrats just under 8 adjust russia, which has merged with too small a part. He says next 7 and a Half Percent and a new party and this election called new people has just above the 5 percent of the threshold needed to have a presence in the parliament. So these results are not final and only count for half of the 450 contested seats as russia also votes for individual candidates as well as parties. Lets give you a more explanation of this because it does get a bit confusing. I will look at this the with the, [000 00 00;00] the when i joined life without augustana voice, the host of will depart. Joining us here on our special cover studio. Great to see you today. Be with you here. Thank you so much for coming up to the studio. I wanted to ask you regarding this whole state duma election, it wasnt long ago. The the E U Parliament in brussels said that they werent sure if they were going to really acknowledge this election. They were even already early. 20 say it might be fraudulent. What, why do you think, even before an election takes place, it seems theyve already made up their mind . Well, there were many organizations or figures who were quite skeptical about these elections, or any democratic procedures in russia. And i think the rudolph says different reactions outside and inside is in the fact that for many in the west elections, especially elections in russia, in the political process, with about the fight for power. And not only domestically, its about the 5 power internationally, many of those organizations dont hide pretty strong Disregard And Dislike for the leadership of this country. And therefore they, they use any opportunity to describe whatever happened here. Now, for the russians, for the russian leadership, including, its not so much a political, but rather historical process, the process of raising a constituency responsible authentic, engage voters. And its a very arduous and very difficult process that, you know, you dont get democracy by simply instituting democratic procedures. It needs to grow from within them in the United States, in europe, to many, many decades, if not hundreds of years to institute, that process, ill centrally in russia. Its been a couple of decades. But that has been many pros and cons. And if you look at the current elections, whatever you think off russia, you to recognize that in terms of the procedures, they have become more transparent in terms of political representation is become more diverse in terms of the candidates. You know that age is that professional paths. Everything is getting wider and more representative. But obviously there will always be some people who dont like whats happening here simply because they, they see russia as, as an evil force. Im sorry to say doug, well, but you know, the certainly there are various governments or procedures these out there that do. What should we say . They dont tend to say very nice things about whether its 13 or predictable in di reactions. Arent they . Whatever happens, they all always have a negative spin on things and you know, as i was talking to, i remember that you know, this year we are marketing the Thompson Diversity of the spring. And i was there on the ground covering all those events. And li, be in syria in egypt. I remember how much enthusiasm there were in many western capitals about supposedly democracy coming to those countries and look where they are right now that you know political and democratic infrastructure change, but changed for the worse. And that i think supports my thesis that you kind of bring democracy from within the you need to grow it from. Yeah. You can bring from without, you have to grow it from within. And sometimes it takes a lot of effort. But thats exactly what russia has been doing. And despite what you might be, what you might see in some of the press agencies that and you know, they dont talk to fondly about russia, but what you are witnessing here is a Demo Craddick Process with all the 11 times and on all this onLine Voting as well, weve had more info to turn out this helix on that we have in recent years. Why do you think the russians now are getting so involved . Well, this is actually a very interesting point because if you look at the so called assemblies, democracy of the west, in terms of procedures, they tend to become more archaic rather than modern. Look at the recent elections in the United States. Its a, you know, the mound of the, the scale of the postal vote. Again, i dont want to make any allegations, but postal vote leaves a lot of space for various manipulation. Should i say that because there are many possibilities of ballads being stolen, miscounted whatever, in terms of the onLine Voting russia. I think its my interpretation. I dont know for a fact, but i think russia, its also a way for russia to respond to this kind of idea logically driven criticism and show the world that we actually at the forefront of democratic procedures in terms of technical support. Because in russia be devoting was walk chain base, right . You cannot, you cannot manipulate easily. I dont thing. You can actually manipulate all the apparently effort to a may. Now we have, we had, we had a Puzzle Andrea from the russian electoral commission here last hour, talking to us on the street in the studio here. And he was saying, look, we have had some cyber attacks. They tried to break through but they did not work, but this is actually also a very interesting point because on the eve of these vote, especially the authorities in moscow. But i know also in some other regions because there were 7 regions who were trying the onLine Voting as an experiment. Theyve actually worked closely with hackers and they had 3 hackers marathons. So when they ask hackers when they offer them a reward, the 1000000 roubles to actually penetrate the system to expose its vulnerability, saw that the system can become stronger. So its, its a work in progress. But i know that there was one clever guy from friends who actually managed to expose some vulnerabilities. And because of that, the russian online system with the pressure of all the packing, its actually around the world by the way, the, the, the, the care of the Election Committee said that theyve never encountered such massive afterwards and undermined the system. But it was the pressure thats incredible ready to when you consider what was outside interference. We didnt have confirmed reports of these so called cyber attacks and which wants to focus on a more and more russians voting this time around. Whats the most important thing on the mind . You think . Is it the economy . Is it pensions . Is it education . Is it salaries, water russians today, more concerned with . Well, there are different ways you can interpret that. I think russians are not the most different from people around the world. So their 1st and foremost, concerns with economy, the consequences, economic and social consequences of the Pandemic Health Care education because all those areas are impacted by the corona virus. But i think youre right in pointing out that the turn out is much higher than we are used to not partially because of the introduction of the Line Voting of how convenient it is. You dont have to go anywhere. But i hope its also because of how much more involved russian feel in the affairs of that country and the responsibility that they feel in the future. You know, wanting to be part of it, not putting everything on the crumbling because this is a huge problem in russia. Paternalism, expecting the government to pride everything from you and sort of expecting their freedom when you wanted. But as Tuning Responsibility when you actually have to take it on and to me at least maybe im to optimistic, the higher involvement of, of the voters is an indication that yes russians understand that this is that country and it is their responsibility to do something about it right on a boy and avoid that. A host of worlds apart. Joining us live for the special studio for all coverage for the election. Thank you very much. To be ready. Thank you very much. I thank you for joining us here on our team to national for our continued coverage. We also talk to an italian, a member of parliament whos actually been working as an observer for the selection. Have a listen to what he had to say. Weve easy to around the 20 Police Station by what i saw, everything was working pretty good. Everything was arranged in way. I can just underline a couple of think. So that was not working in perfect way in a couple of pulling station. The secret of the vote was not guaranteed and the other one of the machine for miss conner was not working. It was good. I can see i, i was able to talk to the president of a Party Station everywhere. He was going to understand the problem to, to understand the 15 or so, but putting spatial so everything was fine. Of course, im not that have to give it will be noon about the vote to on the web because, you know, Thats Something that i can not check as an upset or better, but something very much more technical than in my country. You know, we have a long tradition about selection from the recycling war. So we have a kind of for more action system. We dont have to come there. We dont have the opportunity to vote by them by, by the web. So a new come to the russian political scene, it looks like it will be making it smog on its 1st attempt. The new People Party currently has just under 6 percent of the vote. However, that is above the 5 Percent Threshold required to enter the duma. Now found it just a year ago and 2020 new people is a center right Party Lead to bias tra, alexi that child. It pledges to fight bureaucracy in the country and stands for the modernization of political institutions. The part he promotes social justice and supports the development of modern technologies. Science and education are correspondent, eager to donald, gets his 1st reactions. Now the 1st reactions to the voting have a listen store. We choose to a couple of people, but can you hear me . How are you feeling at the moment, and what do you think of the preliminary results . The, even the preliminary results are quite impressive for a new party taking part in the federal elections for the 1st time. We feel tremendous supports. Its a huge responsibility. What is especially encouraging is that russians across the world voted for our party. Its amazing. Not 30 to 30 years chicago read. What are the 3 main things that are foreign viewers should know about your partner luther name, kelly and somebody . Me and we represent modern russia, a country striving to employ common sense in decision making. One that takes a rational approach when considering various issues. The main point is that our party is the voice of the russian regions. The regional agenda is our top priority and wherever we go, it enjoys people support. Well that just about wraps it out for me, but only for this hour here on our team to national our special coverage. Just continue now throughout the morning and into the afternoon from our special studio. Still, guests on comments, are you still to come here live on when we return next hour . However, for the meantime though, we must return to our main, its central, are the studios for a continuation of the breaking news here on our team with my colleague and the farmer the okay, thank you, roy, he will just bring up to date them with that breaking news because the university sent for russia says that 4 people have been injured in the shooting. The alleged attacker has been arrested though a per State University has told people, meanwhile, to stay away from the campus and students have been filmed. As you can see, jumping uP From the windows, theyre trying to escape the case. Just commit to half past 10 in the morning. Have russia late. He says, havent you just looking back again with more stories for you and the headlines in about 30 minutes. The join me every 1st day on the alex summon show and ill be speaking to guess on the world, the politic sport business. Im show business. Ill see you then in the news news, i hello and welcome across top, were all things considered on Peter Lavelle in the us. Democrats talk endlessly about the so called january 6 insurrection. They were less concerned with the real possibility. General mark, milly, when, constitutionally broke, also the art of stabbing, an ally in the back, france is furious. Me to discuss these issues and more. Im joined by my guess, glenn. These and, and also he is a professor at the university of southeastern norway as well as the author of the new book. Great power politics in the 4th industrial revolution. And who depends. We have george semi welly, hes a counselor at the gaggle which can be found on youtube and locals are