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Famous Egyptian MC and 11 accomplices sentenced to death
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A large-scale drug case exposes the dark side behind a familiar face of Egyptian television.
US missile sinks Iranian oil tanker
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The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that Iran's oil tanker M/T Kylo sank in the Gulf of Oman after being attacked by US forces.
World 24h: Wildfires spreading in Europe
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World news 6/9: Airport in Indonesia temporarily closed due to volcanic ash; Forest fires spread to Europe...
Former US Senator says Russians have many similarities with Americans
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A former US congressman called on Russia and the US to strengthen contact, saying that people of the two countries need to meet to understand each other better and reduce prejudice.
Volcano in Indonesia suddenly erupts, ash rises thousands of meters high
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Mount Semeru in Indonesia erupts, pushing ash to an altitude of 4,676m, forcing authorities to ban people and tourists from accessing the area around the crater.
Russia raises its position on Iran's nuclear program
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Russia said that Iran's new leadership still maintains its commitment not to possess nuclear weapons, arguing that Tehran has the right to develop nuclear weapons for peaceful purposes.
Vietnam implements citizen protection with Tieu Nguyen Bao Ngoc
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On May 20, the Vietnamese Embassy in Israel announced the deployment of citizen protection related to the train to Gaza.
Another Chinese super ship carrying 4 million barrels of oil leaves Hormuz
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Two Chinese super oil tankers, carrying 4 million barrels of crude oil, left the Strait of Hormuz on May 20 after waiting in the Persian Gulf for more than 2 months.
Russia warns of consequences for any nuclear test country
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said Moscow will have a corresponding response if any country conducts nuclear tests.
Russian ruble unexpectedly surpasses USD, becoming the currency with the strongest increase in the world
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The Russian ruble has increased by about 12% against the USD since the beginning of April, becoming the currency with the strongest increase in the world during this period.
NATO has no plans for missions in the Strait of Hormuz
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Middle East tensions continue to make NATO cautious about the possibility of military intervention in the strategic maritime route of Hormuz.
Chinese Foreign Minister arrives at airport, rolls out red carpet to welcome Russian President Putin
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On the evening of May 19, Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on a visit to strengthen the Russia-China strategic partnership.
Super El Nino is expected to be unprecedentedly strong, damage could reach trillions of USD
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The upcoming super El Nino is forecast to affect the lives of hundreds of millions of people as it continues to strengthen this year and extends into winter.
Israel fires warning shots, blocks Gaza aid ships
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The international train heading to Gaza was stopped by Israel amid escalating humanitarian aid disputes.
Rumors spread that the US is about to narrow its military force to support the European crisis
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Washington's new plan raises concerns about the future of US military commitments to European allies.
Putin and Xi Jinping's meeting schedule in China
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Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Beijing has a main activity schedule taking place today (May 20).
Unbelievable discovery at the site of the world's first nuclear explosion
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Scientists have discovered a type of crystal that experts believe could not exist on Earth.
Russia announces control of new settlement in Kharkov
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The Russian Northern Task Force attacked and controlled the Volokhovka settlement in the Kharkov region, Ukraine in the past 24 hours.
Ms. Merkel speaks out about the EU's role in Russia-Ukraine peace talks
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Ms. Merkel believes that the European Union (EU) has not taken advantage of diplomatic power to contribute to ending the Ukraine conflict.
World 24h: Forecast of the possibility of low pressure near the Philippines
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Latest world news May 19: Latest forecast on low pressure developments at sea; Reasons for gold and silver prices recovering after a sharp week of decline...
