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World 24h: Russia's assessment of the Nord Stream sabotage
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World news 22. 8: Russia assesses Nord Stream sabotage caused economic damage to Germany; Sweden identifies suspect in sword attack at school...
Mr. Trump wants to run for a third presidential term if law allows it
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President Donald Trump said he would be happy if US law was changed to allow him to run for a third term.
New storm officially forms near the East Sea, Northwest Pacific storms rush in
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Typhoon Gaenari formed off the coast of Japan, bringing the number of tropical cyclones named in the Northwest Pacific this year to 20.
Mr. Trump drives the Beast car at a street race in the US capital
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The 250th anniversary of the founding of the country closed with an unprecedented sporting event, when Mr. Trump will drive himself at a street race.
Japanese father leaves his son for hours on Mount Fuji to continue climbing
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A careless decision in the midst of the Japanese father's mountain climbing journey put the child in a dangerous situation.
China exempts 10-day transit visas for Vietnamese citizens
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China adds Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan to the 240-hour visa-free transit program, allowing eligible citizens to stay for up to 10 days during transit.
Iran reacts to US economic pressure plan
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the US economic sanctions plan a continuation of "failed policies".
Storm Saudel intensifies rapidly from tonight, may strengthen into a super typhoon
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Tropical storm Saudel is forecast to strengthen rapidly from the night of August 20 and may reach major typhoon level on August 22.
Russia reveals reason for not abandoning agreements with the West
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Russia has no plans to end agreements with NATO, EU, WTO and IMF, saying that these documents can still become a tool for dialogue with the West.
President Trump expected to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the end of the year
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US President Donald Trump said he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, in an effort to restore relations between the two leaders.
British Prime Minister allocates 15% of salary to help homeless people nationwide
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New British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a plan to support the homeless, with the goal of ending the situation of sleeping on the streets before Christmas.
Mr. Trump declares unprecedented economic war
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Mr. Trump shifted the focus from the military front to the financial strangulation in the conflict with Iran.
Iran almost stops exporting oil to foreign markets
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Iran has almost stopped exporting oil to foreign markets, but the Governor of the Central Bank affirmed that the country still has foreign exchange reserves.
Chinese Ambassador assesses Japan has enough materials to make 5,500 nuclear warheads
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Japan is holding enough materials to manufacture about 5,500 nuclear warheads, said Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui.
US public debt exceeds $40,000 billion for the first time, interest payments skyrocket
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US national debt exceeded $40,000 billion for the first time, amid prolonged budget deficits and increasing interest payments.
Death toll rises in gold mine collapse in Central African Republic
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A landslide occurred at an illegal gold mine in the Central African Republic, killing at least 100 people.
Neneng low pressure accelerates, warning of heavy rain and strong gusts of wind in the next 24 hours
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Tropical depression Neneng is accelerating towards Taiwan (China), while the southwest monsoon continues to cause heavy rain and strong winds in many areas of the Philippines.
World on August 20th: US and Canada say they are about to reach a final trade agreement
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The US and Canada are about to reach a final trade agreement, many countries condemn Israeli ministers' statements on Gaza... are noteworthy information.
Italy releases 80,000 octopuses to deal with blue crab invasion
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Italian scientists release thousands of juvenile octopuses into the sea to solve the problem of blue crab encroachment and protect the country's aquaculture industry.
Russia controls 400 buildings in the Vodyanskoye region of Donetsk
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Russia has pushed all Ukrainian forces out of about 400 buildings in the campaign to control Vodyanskoye.
