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World on August 16: Colombian leader asks the US to postpone tariffs

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Colombian leader asks the US to postpone tariffs due to earthquake impact, Iran asks Qatar to release pilots, Qatar denies arrests... are noteworthy information.

Russian experts are not surprised if Turkey re-exports US weapons to Ukraine

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The possibility of Turkey transferring US-made weapons to Ukraine will not be surprising.

Typhoon Lala strengthens into a super typhoon, forecast rain of up to 630mm

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Category 1 hurricane Lala is moving off the coast of Hawaii, USA, becoming the strongest storm to hit Hawaii since 1992.

Sleepless night at the airport

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The flight from Urumqi to Hong Kong (China) airport was delayed by 30 minutes, so passengers connecting to Hanoi could not catch the next flight - the last flight of the day.

US recalls nearly 19 million eggs due to suspected bacterial contamination

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The US Food and Drug Administration raised the warning level for the recall of nearly 19 million eggs due to the risk of salmonella infection.

Director of Israel Intelligence Agency fired

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office announced that the Director of the Israeli Intelligence Service (Shin Bet), Mr. Ronen Bar, has been fired.

Mr. Medvedev talks about Western companies returning to Russia

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Western companies that have left Russia will face challenges when they return, former President Dmitry Medvedev noted.

North Korea test launches missiles, Mr. Kim Jong-un supervises

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un personally supervised the test of the country's latest anti-aircraft missile system on March 20.

EU internal disagreement over Ukraine issue

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Ms. Kaja Kallas - a senior EU official - expressed anger at the Spanish Prime Minister's proposal to appoint a special delegate to negotiate peace in Ukraine.

Serbia focuses on protecting the country's largest oil and gas company

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Serbia is seeking to propose a US sanctions exemption for the country's largest oil and gas company Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS).

2,100 US Department of Education employees are at risk of being fired

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President Donald Trump signed an executive decree on March 20 to begin the dissolution of the US Department of Education.

Ukraine attacks Russia-EU gas pipeline

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The Ukrainian military is believed to have attacked the Russia-EU gas pipeline in Kursk province.

US airline may face disadvantages from Trump's tariffs

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President Trump's new tariffs on imports could put the US aviation industry at a disadvantage over Europe.

EU has a surprising decision on confiscating Russian assets

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The EU has unexpectedly rejected plans to seize frozen Russian assets.

Russian Su-25 tank launches missile attack

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The Su-25 attack aircraft, known as the "flight tank", regularly support the Russian army in combat missions.

Mr. Trump's cooperation strategy with Russia is fruitful

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US President Donald Trump's dialogue and cooperation policy with Russia is bringing the first results.

World 24h: Forecast of when gold price will reach 4,000 USD

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Latest world news 20.3: Forecast of when gold prices will peak at 4,000 USD; The search for MH370 enters a new phase...

Today, Mr. Trump may sign a decree to close the Department of Education

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US President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive decree today to close the Department of Education, fulfilling his important campaign pledge.

Malaysia offers $70 million reward for MH370 search

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Malaysia has agreed with Ocean Infinity to resume the search for the wreckage of MH370.

President Donald Trump warns of destroying the Houthis

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President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to the Houthi forces on March 19 (local time).