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Russia strikes Ukraine in retaliation for Crimea attack: Defense Ministry
Jul 18, 2023 09:18The Russian military conducted retaliatory strikes against Ukrainian facilities used to prepare terrorist attacks on Crimea, the Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
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China slams Taiwan presidential hopeful’s planned ‘sneaky visit’ to US, vows ‘forceful' reaction
Jul 18, 2023 08:48China has reacted angrily to a “sneaky visit” to the United States next month by Taiwan’s “separatist” top presidential candidate, vowing “forceful measures” in response to protect its territorial integrity.
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Europe's sweltering summer could send tourists to cooler climes
Jul 18, 2023 08:15Soaring summer temperatures across southern Europe could prompt a lasting shift in tourist habits, with more travelers choosing cooler destinations or taking their holidays in spring or autumn to dodge the extreme heat, tourism bodies and experts predict.
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Russia blames 'terrorist' Ukraine, US, UK for Crimean bridge attack
Jul 18, 2023 04:47Moscow has blamed Ukraine for an attack that struck the bridge connecting Russia and Crimea, saying the assault took place under the auspices of the United States and Britain.
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De-dollarization: India, Indonesia to use national currencies in bilateral trade
Jul 18, 2023 04:44India and Indonesia have agreed to use their local currencies in bilateral trade amid a spreading trend of de-dollarization in countries across the globe weary of the negative impact of the greenback's fluctuations.
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Sudan violence rages as paramilitaries deny Darfur war crimes
Jul 17, 2023 04:38Sudan’s capital Khartoum and its western Darfur region witnessed another day of violent clashes on Sunday, as the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continued their fight for control of the country.
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China, Russia to kick off joint air, naval drill in Sea of Japan
Jul 17, 2023 04:32China and Russia are set to start joint naval and air drills in the Sea of Japan aimed at safeguarding the security of strategic waterways, as the two countries have pledged to deepen military cooperation.
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John Kerry visits China amid high tensions between Washington, Beijing
Jul 17, 2023 04:26US Special Climate Envoy John Kerry has arrived in Beijing, as Washington continues to push for reopening closed channels of communication between the two powers.
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Flash floods kill four in northeastern US, as heat warnings issued for 25% of population
Jul 17, 2023 04:17An already rain-soaked New England was bracing for more downpours on Sunday with four people already dead, while the National Weather Service (NWS) warned of extreme heat for nearly a quarter of the US population.
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England's senior doctors turn down government's pay rise offer, plan new strike
Jul 17, 2023 04:10Amid an ongoing industrial action by UK's junior doctors, senior doctors in England are also planning a two-day strike, dismissing a meager six-percent pay rise offered by the government.