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Russia shot down a series of Ukrainian UAVs, some targeting Moscow
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The Russian Defense Ministry announced that air defense forces shot down 120 Ukrainian UAVs on the night of July 6.
Storm today moves abnormally, winds reach 220 km/h
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Typhoon Today hit southern Taiwan (China) with record winds of 220 km/h and heavy rain on the morning of July 7, killing 2 people and injuring more than 330 others.
German town calls for Russian oil hospital to save a dying refinery
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A German town has called for the restoration of Russian oil imports to save a near-banking refinery amid EU tightening sanctions on Russia.
Mr. Trump says Elon Musk caused a disaster when he founded the US Party
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President Trump said that Elon Musk is completely "on track", basically becoming a "train disaster", after the billionaire founded the US Party.
A surprising stir from within the EU over the ban on Russian gas
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While the EU is actively implementing a plan to completely cut off Russian gas, another surprise obstacle is Spain.
Raqqa Citadel is slipping out of reach of IS in Syria
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The self-proclaimed Islamic State of IS is having difficulty keeping Raqqa its "capital" in Syria, as local military forces are rapidly moving forward to overthrow rebels.
US asks allies to erase IS's book, not Syria
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The international alliance leading the US anti-IS has asked its allies in Syria to focus on the fight against the IS fighters, not on the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Russia-Iran help Syria reclaim dozens of oil wells from IS
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The Syrian government has recaptured control of more than 40 oil wells in the city of Raqqa, which has just been liberated from IS, with the help of Russia and Iran.
Russian Embassy in Syria suddenly hit by artillery shells
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Fireworks targeted the Syrian capital Damascus on July 16 left seven people injured. In particular, the two shells hit the Russian Embassy in Syria, causing material damage.
Israel strongly opposes the Russia-US deal in Syria
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Israel opposes the signing of a ceasefire in southern Syria between Russia and the US, which increases Iran's presence in Syria.
Another Russian military advisor died in Syria
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Russian military advisor Nikolay Afanasov was killed in a suspected riot by rebels against the Syrian government. The Ministry of National Defense has proposed posthumously awarding the honorary title of the Russian Federation to the officer.
China thirsty for geopolitical interests in Syria
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China really does not want to be left out and is eager to participate as one of the key countries in solving the Syrian crisis, so Beijing is taking strong steps now.
Russia sends kalibr cruise missile cargo area to Syria
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The Black Sea fleet's Admiral Essen missile ship area left Sevastopol, sailing towards the Syrian coast to join the Russian warship group - Sputnik received this information from a source in the Russian Defense Ministry.
Russia, US and Jordan reach ceasefire agreement in Syria
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Russia, the US and Jordan have reached a ceasefire and a peace settlement agreement in southwestern Syria, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on July 7.
US wants to help Russia establish a no-fly zone in Syria
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The US is ready to cooperate with Russia to establish a no-fly zone and other measures to stabilize Syria - US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on July 5.
Syria first prints portrait of President Assad with new coins
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For the first time, a portrait of President Bashar al-Assad was printed on a 2,000-pound Syrian currency, starting to circulate on July 2.
Scene of the Syrian capital devastated after 3 car bombs exploded
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Three car bombs exploded in the Syrian capital Damascus on the morning of July 2, killing at least 18 people.
Syrian girl powerful as President Donald Trump
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US President Donald Trump and 8-year-old Syrian girl Bana Alabed were voted by Time magazine as one of the most influential people on the Internet.
The White House issued a "cold" warning about Syria
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The White House issued a senior warning to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on the night of June 26, citing "possible" evidence that Syria was preparing for another chemical attack.
Escalating the war: Israel attacks Syria for the second day
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On June 25, the Israeli army attacked a series of Syrian military targets, after a series of shells from Syria fired at the Golan Heights controlled by Israel for the second consecutive day.
