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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.
Tour guide sets a record for conquering Mount Everest 32 times
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The Nepalese male tour guide continues to break personal records at the world's highest mountain Everest.
US aircraft carrier returns home after 326 days of deployment
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The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford returned to the US on May 16 after 326 days of deployment, the Pentagon said.
WHO puts Ebola epidemic in Africa on emergency status
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WHO warns of a new Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda that is spreading to many densely populated areas.
President Trump's pressure strategy faces difficulties amid Iran's toughness
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The prolonged confrontation with Iran is causing President Trump's pressure strategy to encounter many new obstacles.
Iraqi oil tanker appears after crossing Hormuz blockade
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Iraqi oil tanker approaches India after crossing the Strait of Hormuz last week.
Nord Stream restoration plan has appeared in Germany
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Spiegel's German edition said that a plan to restore the Nord Stream gas pipeline has appeared in this country.
World 24h: Forecast of fierce storm season in the eastern Pacific as El Nino returns
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World news 16. 5: Forecast of fierce storm season in the eastern Pacific as El Nino returns...
Russia declares control of 85% of Ukraine's Krasny Liman region
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Shock units of the Russian 25th Army Group control 85% of the city of Krasny Liman and more than 50% of the Shiykovka region of Ukraine.
President Trump considers lifting sanctions on Chinese company buying Iranian oil
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US President Donald Trump shares Chinese President Xi Jinping's opinion on the Strait of Hormuz.
El Nino returns, storm season in the eastern Pacific forecast to be fierce
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El Nino is about to form and sea temperatures in the Pacific Ocean are rising right when the storm season in the eastern Pacific Ocean begins on May 15.
Mr. Trump unexpectedly loosens stance on Iran's nuclear program
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Mr. Trump believes that 20 years is enough to limit Iran's nuclear program.
Putin visits China immediately after Trump's visit
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Mr. Putin will visit Beijing, China just days after Mr. Trump's visit.
Vietnam proposes BRICS to promote South-South cooperation, strengthen North-South dialogue
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Vietnam proposed that BRICS participate in promoting South-South cooperation, strengthening North-South dialogue in shaping global governance structures.
World 24h: Gold prices await new breakthrough momentum
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Latest world news May 15: Gold prices await new momentum, with many long-term supports; Super El Nino forecast to reach historical peak and then reverse direction...
Discovery of a crack that could open up a new ocean in Africa
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Scientists have discovered more evidence that a tectonic rift in Africa may develop into a new plate boundary in the next few million years.
