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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.
Europe dominates Asia as largest oil importer of the US
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Europe has surpassed Asia to become the largest US oil importer for the first time in 6 years.
First Lady of the United States disappointed because of too many obstacles to Mr. Biden
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US First Lady Jill Biden expressed her disappointment at the delay of many of President Joe Biden's plans on July 16.
Russia prepares for the next phase of attacking Ukraine
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Russia said on July 16 that it would increase attacks on Ukraine in "all areas of the military campaign".
Worrying about Russia cutting gas through Nord Stream, Germany shakes as winter approaches
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Despite the current hot weather, many Germans are worried about the upcoming winter when Russia may further cut gas through the Nord Stream pipeline.
Russia's Gazprom expresses its desire for Nord Stream with Germany
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Russian energy giant Gazprom hopes that German company Siemens will continue to maintain gas turbines for the Nord Stream gas pipeline.
Ukraine wants to attack Crimea with US-supplied missiles
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Ukrainian military intelligence considers Crimea an important military hub for Russia and wants to attack the peninsula with US missiles.
Russia has a new request for the return of Nord Stream gas turbine
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Russia requires documents to allow the transportation of Nord Stream gas turbine back to Russia after maintenance in Canada.
Japan determined to keep its stake in Russia's Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project
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Japan has decided to maintain its interests in the Sakhalin-2 oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the Russian Far East.
Russian Defense Minister suddenly inspected the army in Ukraine
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Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu inspected the Russian army participating in the military campaign in Ukraine, the Russian Defense Ministry informed on July 16.
Announcing the reason for Donald Trump's ex-wife's death
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Ivana Trump passed away from a serious injury, according to the New York City Medical Examination Center.
G20 Chairman warns about imposing price ceilings on Russian oil
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The imposition of price ceilings on Russian oil could increase the gap between supply and demand, warned the Finance Minister of Indonesia, a G20 chair country.
Baltic country passes law banning imports of Russian gas
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Ukraine will ban imports of Russian gas starting next year, Baltic state media reported.
Kaliningrad Governor joyfully dismantles blockade
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Governor Kaliningrad said that most of the regulations restricting the transportation of goods to Russia's overseas territory have been lifted.
Russia speaks directly about the future of the Nord Stream gas pipeline
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Russia says the future of the Nord Streamt pipeline to Germany will depend on gas demand in Europe and Western sanctions against Russia.
Italian President Reject Prime Minister Draghi's Resignation
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Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said he would resign after the 5-star Movement - the largest party in the country's coalition government - attracted support in a parliamentary vote of confidence.
