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Slow step in the "forest" of Fushimi Inari red columns
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In the heart of the bustling ancient capital Kyoto (Japan), if there are temples where people come to pray, then Fushimi Inari Taisha is a place for people to truly get lost in a primitive feeling. The afternoon at Fushimi Inari is not really noisy even though tourists crowd the walkways.
Shooting near the White House: About 15-30 shots and 2 people hospitalized
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Two people were injured after a shooting near the White House on the evening of May 23, local time. About 15-30 shots were fired in the incident.
World 24h: Forecast of the possibility of low pressure near the Philippines strengthening into a storm
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Latest world news 23.5: 2 low pressures appear at the same time, weather continues to be unstable; Gold prices fall for the second consecutive week...
Ukrainian President opposes EU membership proposal
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has opposed Germany's proposal to grant Kiev the status of "affiliated member" in the EU.
Tens of thousands evacuated due to damaged chemical tank
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Tens of thousands of residents in the city of Garden Grove (USA) have been asked to evacuate urgently after a chemical tank was at risk of leaking or exploding.
Japanese people are less diligent, reducing deaths from overwork
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New data shows that the average working hours of Japanese people continued to decrease over 2 years.
US officially stops counterpart tax collection from February 24
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The US officially stopped collecting counterpart taxes enacted under the IEEPA Act from 0:01 AM on the 24th, Eastern time.
Russia shoots down 22 consecutive UAVs aimed at Moscow capital
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Russia activated a dense air defense net to completely neutralize a large-scale UAV attack on Moscow.
Gold price forecast for the God of Wealth occasion to welcome a big wave at the end of February
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Gold and silver prices are forecast to continue the upward trend in the last week of February - coinciding with the God of Wealth Day (February 26th, i.e., January 10th).
China determined to protect interests against US tariff measures
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China is determined to protect its legitimate rights and interests, after the US Supreme Court ruled that some tariffs imposed by Washington are illegal.
20 passengers stranded for 6 hours in the elevator of the world's tallest television tower
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20 passengers stranded for 6 hours in the elevator on the world's tallest television tower Tokyo Skytree in Japan, evening of February 22.
Ukraine counterattacks, re-controls 8 important residential areas
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The campaign in Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhzhia of Ukraine recorded a new step forward on the battlefield of the conflict.
New York bans people from traveling throughout the city
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The New York City government declared a state of emergency due to a major snowstorm threatening the northeastern United States.
France urges US to lift sanctions against European officials
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France is trying to persuade President Donald Trump's administration to lift unfair sanctions against a series of senior officials in the continent.
European giant pours heavily into Venezuelan oil field
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European giants are accelerating their strategy of massive capital injection to fully exploit Venezuela's crude oil reserves.
Colombia falters because the US blocks Venezuelan gas imports
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Colombia is facing a serious energy shortage as its gas import plan from Venezuela is stalled.
Russia declares it helps protect Venezuela's sovereignty
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Russia affirms that its steadfast diplomatic stance has played a decisive role in protecting Venezuela's sovereignty and position.
Cuba runs out of oil amid US tightening, Canada considers aid
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Cuba faces the risk of paralysis due to oil depletion under tight pressure from the US, while Canada is considering aid steps.
Kim Jong Un re-elected General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea
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Kim Jong Un re-elected General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea at the 9th Party Congress.
EU fails to call on the US and G7 to block Russian oil supply
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The European Union (EU) faced a major obstacle when it could not convince the US and the G7 group to participate in the campaign to blockade Russia's crude oil export network.
