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Plane crashes into fire truck in US, captain and co-pilot die
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The captain and co-pilot of an Air Canada Express jet were killed after the plane collided with a fire truck.
Russia tightens EU beer imports, falling to 22-year low
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Russia sharply reduced beer imports from the EU to the lowest level since 2004, with many markets almost disappearing.
Russia announces control of new settlement in Sumy
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Russian forces have taken control of the Potapovka settlement in the Sumy region after decisive actions.
White House erected statue of America's discoverer on campus
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Mr. Trump placed a statue of Columbus at the White House, causing controversy about his view of colonial history and heritage.
Forgotten pipeline rescues oil market amid Hormuz blockade
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When the Hormuz Strait was paralyzed, Saudi Arabia activated the desert-crossing oil pipeline, becoming a lifeline for global oil supplies.
The largest companies in the West quietly buy important goods from Russia
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The largest Western companies have widely rejected Russian titanium but have quietly purchased large volumes of the ingredients worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
Many Americans have to fast to cope with rising prices
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More than 1 in 5 Americans are asked to fast to cope with rising prices.
African country launches gold-backed currency, replacing the dollar
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Zimbabwe launches new gold-backed currency to replace domestic dollars.
Unusual weather, forecast of many storms in the 2024 storm season
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The storm forecast just released this week shows that the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is very worrying, with the expected number of storms reaching 170% of the average of the years.
The earthquake of the century shook the east coast of the United States
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A powerful 4.8-magnitude earthquake rocked the Northeast region of the United States on the morning of April 5, local time. New York Governor Kathy Hochul called it "one of the biggest earthquakes on the East Coast in the past century."
Warning of the worst behind the European gas crisis
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The European gas crisis is not over yet and analysts point to the worse behind gas prices.
The basement helps the tallest building in Taiwan (China) stand as a stone's throw when it is hit by a strong earthquake
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When the 7.4 earthquake of Richter scale shook Taiwan (China) on April 3, the tallest skyscraper on Taipei Island 101 was still safe thanks to the large golden earthquake absorbing the shaking.
Estonia announces reopening date for Baltic gas pipeline
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The Balticconnector gas pipeline connecting Estonia and Finland has completed repairs and is expected to be operational again on April 22.
EU country uses Russian gas pipeline as geopolitical weapon
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The leader of Bulgaria's largest party, GERB, revealed that the country is using the Russian gas pipeline as a geopolitical weapon.
Ukraine's aid risks pushing the US into bankruptcy
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The US should end aid to Ukraine if it does not want future generations to go bankrupt, Republican lawmakers warned.
Reasons for the shaky gas pipeline from neighboring Russia to Europe
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Gas pipelines from Kazakhstan and Central Asia to Europe are still just a plan, despite major claimations.
Storm forecaster points out 3 signs to keep an eye on in the 2024 storm season
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Storm forecasters have rang the warning bell for the 2024 "extreme" storm season.
Severe shortage of troops, Ukraine lowers military service age
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Ukraine has lowered the military age to 25 to make up for the shortage of troops fighting Russia.
Ready to deploy citizen protection measures after the earthquake in Taiwan (China)
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The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs directs the preparation of civil protection plans after the earthquake in Taiwan (China) on April 3.
New back door for Russian gas to re-cover Europe
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Hungary's landmark gas deal with Turkey is giving Budapest an energy artery but could open a new back door for Russia to re-establish influence on the European energy system.
