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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.
7.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador
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The strong earthquake shook 2 South American countries, forcing people to evacuate from buildings.
Extreme heat covers many regions around the world
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According to data released by climate change monitoring agency Copernicus, many regions in the world have experienced the hottest July ever recorded.
US reveals what Iran wants in negotiations
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Iran wants the US to reopen access to assets that are frozen during negotiations between the two countries, according to US officials.
World 24h: Dolphin storm makes landfall in China for the 2nd time, causing heavy rain
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Latest world news August 10th: Gold prices maintain upward momentum, expectations of Fed to cut interest rates to boost precious metals; Dolphin storm makes landfall in China for the 2nd time...
Russia intercepts hundreds of Ukrainian UAVs
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The Russian Ministry of Defense announced that the country's air defense forces intercepted and shot down 456 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in just 1 night.
Thailand has another deadly shooting, former MP surrenders
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A shooting occurred at the office building of the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Office, Thailand at about 11 am on August 10.
US plans to lift blockades of Iranian ports
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The US will act as soon as it reaches an agreement to restore unobstructed maritime operations through the Strait of Hormuz.
Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in China for the 2nd time, risk of flooding increases in many areas
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Typhoon Dolphin, after making landfall in Zhejiang (China) twice, is moving inland, causing heavy rain in more than 10 areas.
Russia - Syria convert Hmeimim and Tartus bases, major change in military presence
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On August 9, Syria said it had reached an agreement with Russia on the fate of 2 Russian bases in the country.
Forecast of the direction of storm Peilou which has just strengthened
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Tropical storm Peilou has just strengthened from a low pressure area offshore, is moving in a east-southeast direction at a speed of 35km/h and is continuing to be monitored.
Russia reacts to allegations related to forest fires in France
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The Permanent Representative of Russia to Vienna criticized French officials for accusing Russia of being involved in wildfires in this country.
The number of victims in Ukraine's midnight airstrike increases to 6 people
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The death toll in Ukraine's attack on Belgorod (Russia) on the night of August 8 has risen to 6 people.
Global ocean temperature rises to a record high
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Scientists recorded unprecedented high sea surface temperatures in July, when harsh heat devastated Western Europe.
Iran reveals rare meeting between President and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian recently met with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader informed.
Turkish ship owner prepares to sue Ukraine after attack in Black Sea
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The owner of the Turkish cargo ship attacked by a UAV in the Black Sea, killing 1 sailor, is preparing to sue Ukraine in international court.
