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Russian oil drifts at sea like never before
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At least 12 Russian oil tankers are waiting offshore Oman, and many others are anchored near China.
Plan to send European troops to Ukraine at risk of collapse
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Two European countries, Britain and France, may abandon plans to send troops to Ukraine after a potential ceasefire if there is no US support.
World 24h: Secrets of decades from the Soviet era discovered
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World news 14.1: EU internal conflicts surrounding the 90 billion euro package for Ukraine; Decades-long secret from the Soviet era discovered...
Ukraine faces difficulties due to delayed European military aid
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that military aid from Europe was not deployed on schedule, causing difficulties for Kiev.
EU internal conflicts surrounding the 90 billion euro package for Ukraine
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EU members, including Germany and the Netherlands, disagree with France on finding ways to ensure that Ukraine can buy US weapons with a 90 billion euro loan from the bloc.
US Navy's move amid tensions with Iran
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The US Navy said the nuclear-guided missile subsistent ship USS Georgia passed through the Hormuz Strait on December 21 along with two other US warships.
The first batch of Pfizer vaccine arrives, Singapore prepares for COVID-19 vaccination
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On the evening of December 21, the first batch of COVID-19 Ffizer vaccine from Belgium landed at Singapore's Changi Airport.
The number of Georgia voters elected to the Senate continues to skyrocket
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More than 1.3 million voters in Georgia have gone to the Senate early, equal to the number of early voters in the US presidential election on November 3.
Why have only 6 ministers stuck to their tenures under Trump?
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During President Donald Trump's four terms, only six ministers have not been sacked and have served from start to finish.
15km road congestion, more than 1,000 Japanese people trapped all night out in the snow
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More than 1,000 people in Japan were trapped all night in their cars on the highway.
Announcing a new orchid species as 'the ugliest in the world'
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Australian scientists have announced a new species of orchid - known as the 'ugliest orchid in the world'.
Milan, the fashion capital, had the strongest earthquake in 500 years
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Milan, the world's fashion capital in Italy, suffered its strongest earthquake in 500 years on the afternoon of December 17.
Republican lawmakers call on Trump to declare martial law
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The Republican candidate for Governor of Virginia has called on President Donald Trump to declare martial law to prevent him from leaving the White House.
Mrs. Trump calls for the abolition of the presidential campaign voting system
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Ms. Hillary Trump has once again called for the cancellation of the voters' delegation to elect the US president, after voting for Mr. Joe Biden.
Israel and Bhutan establish diplomatic relations
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On December 12, Israel officially signed a diplomatic relations agreement with Bhutan.
US: Big fire at Chicago auto parts warehouse, mobilizing hundreds of firefighters
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Hundreds of firefighters were mobilized to put down a major fire at a auto parts warehouse in Chicago, USA.
Asia's richest billionaire shows off his first grandchild
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Asia's richest billionaire Mukesh Ambani officially became a grandfather when his daughter-in-law Shloka Mehta, Akash Ambani's wife, gave birth to his first son.
Impressive images of COVID-19 prevention in 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic - which has infected more than 69 million people and killed more than 1,575,000 people worldwide - has affected the lives of the majority of people worldwide. AFP has listed some impressive images of COVID-19 vaccination in 2020.
Helicopter crash in the Alps in France: 5 dead
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A helicopter crash in the French Alps on December 8 killed five people and injured six others.
Russian military to deploy the world's most advanced T-14 Armata super tank
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The Russian military is waiting for the first delivery of the world's best super tank T-14 Armata next year.
