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US has no plans for new attacks targeting Iran
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The US completely shifted its focus to the economic front, calculating that pressure would pull Iran back to the negotiating table.
Discovery of 11,000-year-old leopard rider in Turkey
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Archaeologists discovered a 11,000-year-old stone statue depicting a person sitting on a leopard's back in Karahantepe, a Neolithic archaeological site in southeastern Turkey.
US prepares to revoke visas for a series of asylum seekers
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The US is coordinating to review and revoke non-immigrant visas for foreigners who enter the country as short-term visitors but then apply for asylum.
US suspends global visa schedule
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The US announced the temporary suspension of visa interview appointments for applicants around the world.
Russia reveals plan to map the North Pole
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Russia's North Pole-43 expedition will deploy more than 50 research missions, focusing on oceans, geophysics, atmosphere and the North Pole.
Strong earthquake causes shooking in Tokyo, at least 7 people injured in Japan
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A 5.9 magnitude earthquake occurred in Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo (Japan), injuring at least 7 people and temporarily disrupting railway operations.
Typhoon Saudel intensifies rapidly, unexpectedly changes direction before entering the Philippine monitoring area
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Typhoon Saudel continues to strengthen with winds of 155 km/h and is expected to change direction before entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on August 24.
Typhoon No. 4 hits China, warning of flood risk on many rivers
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China activated emergency response level IV in Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan due to storm No. 4 (storm Narra) causing heavy rain.
El Nino strengthens, Sudan faces drought and crop failure
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Late rain and low Nile water levels have caused Sudanese farmers to face drought and the risk of crop failure.
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.
Ukraine runs out of resources, the West is short of 36 billion USD in funding
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The gap between commitment and disbursement is putting Ukraine's budget at a difficult problem.
$400 million dance hall at the White House allowed to continue construction
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The US Supreme Court temporarily allowed President Donald Trump to continue building a ballroom at the White House.
US imposes 50% tariffs on many Canadian goods after failed negotiations
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US heavy tariffs on some Canadian products officially took effect on August 22.
Sweden identifies suspect in sword attack at school
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Swedish authorities said that the suspect in the sword attack at the school was a young man about 18 years old.
Shopping center in Ukraine bombed, at least 15 people killed
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An UAV airstrike targeting a crowded shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine killed at least 15 people and injured 130 others.
Israel reacts after red notice request for Prime Minister Netanyahu from Turkey
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Israel responds to Turkey's request for Interpol to issue a red notice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
