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US Secretary of State declares the Strait of Hormuz must be opened at all costs
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed that the Strait of Hormuz needs to be kept open in the context that negotiations with Iran are still ongoing.
Iranian President orders restoration of international Internet after 3 months of blockade
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The Iranian President is said to have ordered the restoration of international Internet connection after nearly 3 months of disruption amid domestic conflict and instability.
Australia receives "IS brides" returning after many years
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Australia is preparing to receive citizens related to the IS organization amid warnings from authorities of security risks and criminal prosecution.
Quartet strives to maintain strategic links in Indo-Pacific
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The Foreign Ministers of the US, India, Japan and Australia - 4 countries forming the Quadrolateral Security Dialogue, commonly known as the Quartet, are scheduled to meet in New Delhi on May 26 to discuss regional security in the Indo-Pacific, energy supplies and emerging technologies.
Russia accelerates the roadmap to replace Visa and Mastercard
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The Central Bank of Russia believes that Visa and Mastercard should be completely withdrawn from the market when these cards no longer hold the role they were before.
Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand talks about the extradition of Yingluck Shinawatra
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Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Prawit Wongsuwan said he did not know where former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was.
Thai government responds to speculation of " staring at and blindfolding" Ms. Yingluck to flee
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The National Peace and Order Council (NCPO) of Thailand has dismissed speculation that it had secretly allowed former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to flee.
Shocking photos of elderly people in nursing homes during Hurricane Harvey
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Elderly residents at La Vita Bella nursing home were submerged in floodwater amid Hurricane Harvey on August 27 in Dickinson, Texas, USA.
Floods submerge Houston as super typhoon of the decade Harvey floods
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At least two people have died, river water overflows widespread flooding and the Houston, Texas, US government is urgently dealing with flooding.
Dogs bring their own food to cope with "super typhoon of the decade" Harvey
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The photo of a dog carrying a bag of food for itself as "super typhoon of the decade" Harvey made landfall in Texas, USA caused a stir on social media.
Why are Americans still flocking to North Korea?
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The last Americans are flocking to North Korea before the travel ban issued by Washington officials officially takes effect from September 1.
Riots spread across India when a "sky-king" teacher was accused of rape
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India has arrested more than 500 people and cancelled more than 300 ships following protests in the northern states of punjab and Haryana after teacher "the man of heaven" who called himself Gur meet Ram Rahim Singh was accused of rape.
Thai police block off Yingluck Shinawatra's house
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Thai police are gathering evidence to request a search warrant for former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's house after she fled to Dubai, a senior police official said on August 26.
The power of the breakthrough when "super typhoon of the decade" Harvey made landfall in the US
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Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the coast of Texas on the evening of August 25 (local time) with high winds that could threaten life and cause widespread flooding.
Supermarket is deserted as Americans prepare to deal with "super typhoon of the decade" Harvey
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Before "superstorm of the decade" Harvey made landfall on the Texas coast on the evening of August 25, Americans were busy shopping for essential necessities to overcome the superstorm.
Hot: Yingluck Shinawatra's escape route from Thailand
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According to CNN, former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra fled to Dubai two days before a Thai court ruled on a first-instance charge in a rice subsidy program during his time as prime minister.
President Donald Trump apologizes to former "ightest police chief in the US"
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President Donald Trump has granted amnesty to former police chief Joe Arpeggio in his case of failure to comply with court orders, the White House announced on the evening of August 25.
" crown prince" Samsung Lee Jae-yong sentenced to 5 years in prison
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A Seoul court sentenced Samsung Electronics Vice President Lee Jae-yong to five years in prison for bribery, embezzlement and other crimes in a major corruption scandal that led to the deposition of former South Korean President Park Geun-hye.
Russian bus plunges into the sea near Crum, 16 people die
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At least 16 people have died after a bus carrying construction workers crashed into the Black Sea in southern Russia today (August 25).
Thais are excited before the trial of former Prime Minister Yingluck
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Hundreds of supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra have gathered outside the Bangkok Supreme Court since early this morning (8.25). before the court issued a verdict on her.
