VOA60: October 19, 2022 สาธารณะ

Russian President Vladimir Putin declares martial law in four Ukrainian areas that Russia annexed. The order calls for the creation of territorial defense forces.

In Myanmar, two bombs explode at the countrys largest prison, killing at least eight people and injuring 13 others.

Britains foreign secretary criticizes the treatment of a protester who was pulled onto the grounds of Chinese diplomatic offices in Manchester, England and beaten. The secretary called the incident "unacceptable."

And Cuba thanks the United States for providing $2 million in emergency aid following Hurricane Ian.
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