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US unexpectedly gives green light for Russian oil purchases
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The US Treasury Department confirmed that it has issued temporary licenses to Indian refineries to buy Russian oil being transported on offshore ships.
EU considers spending its own money to repair Russia's oil pipeline, opening up aid to Ukraine
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The EU is considering financial support for Ukraine to repair the Druzhba pipeline, in order to persuade Hungary to lift the blockade of important aid to Kiev.
Iran war pushes oil prices soaring, threatening the Asian economy
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The Iran war is shaking the global oil market, pushing Asian powers into a scenario of facing a serious energy shock.
Venezuela to sell up to 1,000kg of gold to the US market
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Trafigura and Venezuelan mining company signed an agreement to sell up to 1,000kg of gold to the US market.
Ukrainian drone may have sunk a Russian gas tanker in the Mediterranean
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Russia's Arctic Metagaz liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker just exploded and sank in the Mediterranean after an attack believed to be carried out by drones from Ukraine.
100 vehicles had a series of accidents, dozens of casualties
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At least two people died and more than 50 others were injured in a series of accidents involving more than 100 vehicles in China on February 9, according to China's state broadcaster CGTN.
Doctor died suddenly at office on New Year's Eve
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51-year-old emergency doctor Yoon Han-duk passed away from a heart attack on New Year's Eve, 2019, in an office in the center of Seoul, South Korea.
Putin opens the most important military exercise in Venezuela's history
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Putin launched the most important military exercise in history, preparing to repel any potential aggression after the US and its allies backed the interim president of the self-proclaimed Juan Guaido.
Tteok kuk - an indispensable dish during Tet of Koreans
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Rice cake soup (Tteok kuk) is a long-standing traditional dish and a characteristic of Korean cuisine. And this is an indispensable dish for the New Year of the Korean people.
Astronaut's Tet: Welcoming the New Year 16 times, no work on the first day of the year
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Here are interesting revelations about how to celebrate Tet in space for space travelers.
Beijing welcomes the first snowfall of the new year
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The first snowfall of the new year appeared in Beijing (China) on February 6.
When traveling to Malaysia for Lunar New Year, what should you pay attention to?
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Malaysia is one of the interesting destinations that tourists come to during the Lunar New Year with unique traditional customs.
North Koreans offer flowers to late leader Kim Nhat Thanh on New Year's Day
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On the first day of the new year of the 21st century, in Pyongyang, visitors offered flowers at the statues of the late leaders Kim Nhat Thanh and Kim Jong-il.
Bustling atmosphere to welcome the New Year of the Snake across Asia
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Along with Vietnam, some Asian countries such as China, Singapore... also celebrate the Lunar New Year in a bustling and bustling atmosphere.
Around the world to watch the atmosphere of preparation for Lunar New Year 2019
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The Lunar New Year 2019 is approaching and people around the world are ready to celebrate Tet.
Millions of people busy in the world's largest migration to their hometowns for Tet
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As Tet approaches, millions of Chinese people are still busy on the last trains to take them home to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
A major storm strikes the US, causing flooding on roads and uprooting trees
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A storm that hit California on February 2 caused flooding and fallen trees. Water and mud have been pouring down from the bare hillsides due to last year's forest fire, paralyzing many major roads.
Male student cycling 500km back to his hometown for Tet to avoid crowded trains and buses
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The fear of jostling on the crowded trains and cars during the Lunar New Year urged the third-year student of Thien Tuc Academy - Truong Thanh Thanh to cycle hundreds of kilometers to return home to celebrate Tet.
thien event explodes, tearing up the Cuban sky, debris falls
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A meteorite rocked the western sky of Cuba, blasting into the air, hitting pieces of meteorite that fell on people's homes, breaking windows.
Along with Vietnam, which country celebrates Lunar New Year?
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Along with Vietnam, many other countries still maintain the custom of celebrating the Lunar New Year with many traditional customs.
