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US arrests oil ship off the coast of Venezuela, immediate consequences for oil prices
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The US seizure of a giant tanker off the coast of Venezuela immediately caused world oil prices to surge.
Fed cuts interest rates for the third time, reveals scenario next year
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The Fed has just cut interest rates by another 0.25% - the third consecutive cut - bringing key interest rates down to around 3.6%, the lowest level in nearly 3 years.
Forecast of La Nina's developments in the next 3 months
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The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) forecasts that a weak La Nina will continue to affect the summer.
Strong cold air causes severe cold, predicts sudden drop in temperature
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China has issued a warning of a strong cold front, causing severe cold in the next few days.
Two consecutive strong earthquakes raise concerns about super earthquakes
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In less than 3 days, two earthquakes with a force of over 7 degrees occurred in Alaska (USA) and Japan, raising concerns about a more serious super earthquake.
Iran launches missile in retaliation against IS terrorist in eastern Syria
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Iran airstrikes near Deir ez-Zor, eastern Syria, in retaliation for the Hoi giaoist state terrorist attacks on Tehran on June 7.
Syria accuses US of blatant attacks, firing down fighter jets
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Syria said the US-led coalition shot down a Syrian military plane in the suburbs of Raqqa on June 18 during a fight against the Syrian Islamic State of IS in Damascus.
Russia releases images of the heavily airstrike that killed the IS leader in Syria
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On June 16, the Russian Defense Ministry released images of the results of the airstrike by Russian space forces into the safe haven of the group of terrorist group IS in Raqqa city, Syria.
Russian workers exploited while building infrastructure for Confed Cup 2017
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Before the 2017 Confed Cup, the host country Russia received bad news when information about exploitation and treatment of workers was published.
Syria: IS even surrendered Raqqa in exchange for a safe withdrawal
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A group of ethnic groups representing the terrorist organization IS in Raqqa, Syria is currently holding talks with the Party of the People's Democratic Alliance (PYD) to hand over the city, in exchange for a safe withdrawal.
Russia declares the end of Syria's civil war
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The civil war in Syria has truly stopped, said Senior Lieutenant General Sergey Rudskoy, Director of the combat operations department of the Russian General Staff.
Syria threatens to attack if the US crosses the red border
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The military alliance supporting President Bashar al-Assad has threatened to attack US positions in Syria, warning that control of US airstrikes will end if Washington crosses the red line.
The attacker outside Notre Dame Cathedral declares acting for Syria
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The hammer- user who attacked a police officer outside Notre Dame Cathedral on June 6 shouted "This is an action for Syria".
President Assad: The worst in Syria is behind
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President Bashar al-Assad said the worst in Syria's civil war had fallen behind, following a series of victories of the Syrian army with the help of its Russian ally.
IS rebels completely defeated in Aleppo, Syria
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The town of Maskanah, the last stronghold of IS in Aleppo province, Syria, was liberated by Syrian military and joint forces on June 4.
Russia destroys 80 IS rebels trying to break the Syrian city
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Russia airstrikes killed 80 rebels of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS), destroying 36 vehicles and 8 fuel trucks along with 17 jeepes equipped with mortars and large weapons in Raqqa, Syria.
Russian warships drop 4 missiles on IS stronghold in Syria
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On May 31, the Russian Defense Ministry said that Russian warships fired four cruise missiles to destroy heavy equipment and kill gunmen of the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS) terrorist group fleeing from Raqqa to Palmyra, Syria.
Russia airstrikes to kill 120 terrorist rebels in Syria
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Russian space forces have killed 120 IS rebels trying to escape the city of Raqqa, Syria.
Syrian forces call on IS to surrender before the final battle in Raqqa
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On May 25, the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said they would not harm the IS fighters in Raqqa if they surrendered before the end of May.
A series of photos of rebels loyal to IS occupying the first city in the Philippines
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The Maut rebels with ties to the group have clashed with Philippine security forces in Marawi City. On the morning of May 23, the Philippine army withdrew most of the city, making Marawi the first city in Southeast Asia to fall to IS.
