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Northeast monsoon strengthens again, many areas have heavy rain
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The northeast monsoon, or amihan, is expected to strengthen again in the Philippines until December 22.
US - Russia continue negotiations on Ukraine
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New contacts between the US and Russia show that diplomatic efforts continue to find a way out of the Ukrainian conflict.
US helicopters launch landfall, seize oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
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The US has seized another oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.
seasonal flu broke out early, influenza A/H3N2 K virus is behind 90% of cases
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Influenza A/H3N2 K is a influenza virus strain that is behind 90% of cases.
US arrests more oil tankers offshore Venezuela
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US Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem confirmed on December 20 that the US had seized an oil tanker in international waters off the coast of Venezuela.
Russia raises negotiation conditions, demands more concises from Ukraine
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Russia has warned of more difficult terms in negotiations with Ukraine.
EU holds its breath waiting for Russia's decision on Nord Stream before G hour
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The EU is waiting to see if Russia can resume gas transit through Nord Stream on July 21 after repairing the pipeline.
Explaining the bronze statue of "alien" at Tam Tinh Doi address
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The beautiful yet mysterious discoveries at China's Tam Tinh Doi archaeological site arouse curiosity, even raising suspicions about their contact with planets.
Smart Middle East strategy helps Russia shape a new world order
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A clever Middle East strategy could help Russia play an important role in shaping a new world order.
Russia's Nord Stream 2 wins legal battle with EU
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The operator of Nord Stream 2, led by Russian oil and gas giant Gazprom, has had a initial victory in the legal battle with the EU.
The worst scenario for the EU when Russia cuts off gas
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The EU must cut off gas consumption right before the coming winter, the International Energy Agency warned. In the worst case scenario, a Russian gas cut could reduce the EU's GDP by 1.5%.
Ukraine sets out conditions for surprise negotiations with Russia
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Ukraine has said it will negotiate peace with Russia after Moscow's defeat on the battlefield.
Germany exposes the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline
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Germany speaks out about using the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline to receive Russian gas while Nord Stream 1 is under maintenance.
Ukrainian President's wife unexpectedly visits the US
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First lady of Ukraine - Olena Zelenska - met with Secretary of State Antony Blinken on July 18 when she began her US visit with a series of high-level presence in Washington, including a meeting with First Lady of the US Jill Biden.
Russia warns of a strong response if Ukraine attacks Crimea
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Deputy head of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev warned Russia would retaliate strongly if Ukraine attacked Crimea.
Russia wants to expand domestic gas network
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Russia is capable of self-producing all the equipment needed to expand its domestic gas network.
Nord Stream 2 gas project has new fluctuations
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Germany's fund wants to pay off debts to Nord Stream 2 AG and withdraw from the huge gas pipeline project.
Germany will have a hard time fleeing the cold winter if Russia cuts off gas via Nord Stream
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The chairman of the German energy watchdog warned that Germany would have a hard time weathering the winter without Russian gas via Nord Stream.
When Germany is exhausted by Russian gas, how long will the sanctions against Russia last?
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Russia is supplying less and less gas to Germany. How long will Germany's support for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia last as life in Germany becomes more difficult?
Hungary reveals military plan with Ukraine
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Hungary's foreign minister revealed a "military plan" to protect the country's people living in western Ukraine.
