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Kazakhstan sows clouds to respond to record drought
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Facing severe drought and water shortages, Kazakhstan is piloting cloud sowing to increase rainfall and save crops in the largest cotton growing area in the south of the country.
Romania suspends operation of its only nuclear power plant
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Romania has begun to completely stop its only nuclear power plant because the Danube River water level has dropped to a record low.
US dismantles ring organizing more than 1,000 fake marriages for immigration
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US officials announced the arrest of 11 suspects on charges of organizing about 1,000 fake marriages to help foreigners get green cards.
Possibility of 2 new low pressures following Hurricane Cristobal in the Atlantic Ocean
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The Atlantic has just seen Typhoon Cristobal and 2 new disturbance zones.
Thailand has another shooting, 6 people injured
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The latest incident in Thailand occurred amid authorities tightening gun management.
Russia controls 2 more settlements in Ukraine in the past day
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced new advances in Kharkov and Zaporozhye along with casualties of more than 1,300 enemy soldiers in 24 hours.
Lebanon sets conditions before next round of negotiations with Israel
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Lebanon has not set a date for the next negotiations with Israel and requests Israel to meet some conditions before resuming this process.
Container ship attacked by helicopter in Oman Bay
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A container ship carrying 17 sailors was attacked in the Gulf of Oman, forcing the crew to send an emergency signal and prepare to abandon the ship.
No Vietnamese citizens injured or killed in earthquake in Colombia
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it has not recorded any information about Vietnamese citizens injured or killed in the 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia.
World 24h: 3 consecutive low pressures form near the Philippines
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Latest world news August 11th: 3 consecutive low pressures will form after Typhoon Peilou; Chang Zheng missile explodes, China missile launch fails...
22 people killed in serious traffic accident in Niger
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At least 22 people have died in a serious traffic accident that occurred on the Maradi - Madaoua route, western Niger.
Syria sentences former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia
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A Syrian court on August 11 sentenced former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia.
China activates emergency mechanism to respond to Dolphin storm in Beijing
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Chinese authorities raise flood response levels to the highest level in many districts of Beijing.
Iran reveals new regulations for ships passing through Hormuz, possibly with special preferences for some countries
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Iran said the new law on the management of the Ormuz Strait does not specifically name any country, but incentives for Russia may be negotiated separately.
Russia airstrikes Ukrainian UAV control center
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Russia said that Aerospace Forces had airstrikes on Ukrainian UAV gathering points and control centers in Donetsk, Kharkov and Sumy.
Latest developments of Typhoon Peilou as the southwest monsoon continues to cause heavy rain
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Tropical storm Peilou has left PAGASA's monitoring area and does not affect local weather, while Habagat continues to cause rain in Luzon.
World oil prices simultaneously increase, Brent oil price exceeds $88/barrel
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Brent oil for October delivery on the ICE London exchange surpassed $88/barrel, while WTI oil also increased in the trading session on August 11.
Russian Deputy Minister: Ukraine runs out of resources to continue conflict
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The Russian diplomat believes that personnel changes in Ukraine are only aimed at maintaining power and controlling financial flows from the West.
Russia warns of retaliation against NATO for increasing presence in Finland
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Diplomatic sources affirmed that Russia will be forced to act to ensure security in the face of the alliance's strengthening forces in Northern Europe.
Hot weather pushes nearly 3/4 of England into drought
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About 45 million people live in drought zones as record rainfall falls and a new heatwave is approaching threatening Britain.
