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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.
World 24h: The time when low pressure near the East Sea strengthens into a storm
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International news 17.12: Forecast of the time when low pressure near the East Sea will strengthen into a storm; The country brings good news about gas to the EU...
Ukraine's special operation in the assassination of Russian general
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The Ukrainian Security Service admitted to being behind the assassination of Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov in Moscow (Russia) on December 17.
Russian self-propelled artillery, the terror of Ukrainian forces
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Russia's Giatsint-S self-propelled artillery has become a terror to the Ukrainian army when it regularly launches precise attacks against the country's army.
Close-up of damage from 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu
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On December 17, a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the island nation of Vanuatu, causing severe damage to the capital Port Vila.
La Nina defies all predictions in winter 2024
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Weather forecast models predicted that La Nina would appear around September this year, but by winter, La Nina had not yet arrived.
Another Russian Gazprom subsidiary is about to be sanctioned
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Naftna Industrija Srbije, Serbia's only oil and gas refinery and producer controlled by Russia's Gazprom, is expected to be sanctioned by the US and UK.
Russian general killed in Moscow explosion
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A senior general of the Russian armed forces was killed in an explosion in Moscow.
Russia strengthens ballistic arsenal with new missiles
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Russia is strengthening its strategic arsenal with ballistic missile systems and conducting test launches as far as possible.
Russia declares readiness to face NATO in the next decade
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In response to a series of NATO military moves, Russia has declared its readiness for a direct conflict with the military alliance in Europe in the next 10 years.
Major customers continue to negotiate to buy Russian oil
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India is stepping up efforts to secure a long-term deal to buy Russian crude oil in the next fiscal year, which begins in April.
UNDP welcomes Vietnam's participation in international human rights mechanisms
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Participation in human rights protection mechanisms and promotion of multilateral dialogue is a testament to Vietnam's long-standing international human rights cooperation.
The hunt for the Assad family's billion-dollar treasure begins
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The family of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is believed to have amassed billions of dollars in assets during half a century in power.
Germany votes for no confidence, possible early elections
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Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to lose a no-confidence vote on December 16 (local time), and Germany may hold early elections.
The fate of Syria's 26 tons of gold reserves when Mr. Assad is overthrown
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Syria's central bank vaults hold nearly 26 tonnes of gold but only a small amount of its foreign currency reserves in cash, four sources told Reuters.
Predicting when the $100 bill will become a thing of the past
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The $100 bill, the most familiar and valuable symbol in the US monetary system, is about to undergo a major "overhaul" to keep up with the times.
