World
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.
Mystery of former Syrian President's whereabouts solved
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Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been granted asylum in Russia, Kremlin sources said.
EU pressures US to ease sanctions on Russia
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EU countries oppose US sanctions on Russian banks, cutting off the last way for the EU to pay for Russian gas.
Rumors of the Syrian President's death in a plane crash
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The whereabouts of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad are currently unknown amid rumors of the plane he was carrying crash.
World 24h: Possibility of tropical depression strengthening and entering the East Sea
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International news 8.12: Tropical depression forecast to strengthen, enter East Sea next week; EU fails in new Russia sanctions package...
Syrian rebels declare overthrow of President Assad
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Syrian rebels claim to have overthrown President Bashar al-Assad in a lightning offensive.
Close-up of Russian soldiers practicing shooting on the sea
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The Russian Ministry of Defense posted a video showing Russian soldiers actively training in a special military operations area.
Protecting Vietnamese citizens amid chaos in Syria
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The Vietnamese Embassy in Iran and Syria is in close contact to support citizen protection in emergency cases.
Rebels seize control of Syrian capital
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On the morning of December 8, HTS rebels announced that they had taken control of the Syrian capital Damascus, declaring the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's government after 24 years of leadership.
Stunning image of Notre Dame Cathedral after restoration
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On December 7, Notre Dame Cathedral in the French capital officially reopened after 5 years of restoration due to fire.
Rumors of Assad leaving Syria denied as HTS takes Homs
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Rebels have surrounded the Syrian capital, forcing the presidential office to deny rumors that President Bashar al-Assad has left the country.
The world and the night economy
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When the street lights come on, the night-time economic activities begin to flourish. With appropriate support policies from the government, the night-time economy can bring many economic, cultural and social values to urban areas.
Syrian President Assad boards plane leaving Damascus
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Syrian rebels announced on December 8 that they had begun advancing into the capital Damascus.
South Korean President Escapes Impeachment, Future Uncertain
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment vote over martial law but his political future is uncertain amid pressure to resign.
EU countries point to professional suspect in destroying Nord Stream
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The Nord Stream terrorist attack involved professional troops, according to the Prime Minister of the EU country Slovakia.
India speaks out on BRICS common currency
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BRICS not interested in weakening the dollar, says Indian foreign minister.
