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Refugee influx from eastern Ukraine to Rostov, Russia
The tensions and explosions in the Donbass Region in the east of Ukraine have caused great panic in the people of the region. A Donetsk resident said: “We were very worried all night long. Women and children gathered. All night long we…
Ukrainians enjoy weekend despite soaring conflict with Russia
In Ukraine, with the escalation of tension on the Kyiv-Moscow line, conflicts intensify in the easternmost of the region that have been under the control of pro-Russian separatists since 2014. Despite the increased tension in the east of…
Hurricane Eunice kills many in Northwest Europe
Hurricane Eunice keeps sweeping through Northest Europe. One person was killed after a tree fell on his car due to strong winds reaching a speed of 196 kilometers per hour in London. Two others died after a flying debris fell on his vehicle…
two explosions at gas pipelines lit up night sky in donbass, ukraine
Huge explosions at gas pipelines illuminated the night sky in pro-Russian held city of Luhansk, Donbass in Ukraine. Rescue teams responded the explosion in the Druzhba natural gas pipeline near the city center, and the fire was extinguished…
siren sounds heard in rebel-held territory in eastern ukraine
As tensions in Ukraine reached a peak, Luhansk People's Republic leader Leonid Pasechnik and Donetsk People's Republic leader Denis Pushilin called on residents of the region, which unilaterally declared independence, to flee to Russia. "I…
England sees highest wind speed ever amid storm Eunice
Thousands of homes and businesses in England lost power due to the Eunice storm, and schools and businesses were reported to be temporarily closed. Highways were closed, and train, bus, ferry, and airline services were canceled across the…
greece ferry fire: 14 passengers missing including a turkish national
Search and rescue efforts continue on the ferry that left the Greek city of Igoumenitsa to go to Italy and burst into the flames near Corfu Island. 14 people among 278 on board were reported to be missing. Six of the missing were…
11-month-old baby snowboarder takes over internet in China
An 11-month-old Wang Yuji, who can barely stand or walk, has become an online celebrity. A video shows her snowboarding in north China's Chongli. The video went viral on social media.
Today marks 70th anniversary of Turkey’s NATO accession
Turkey joined NATO on 18 Feb 1952, marking the 70th anniversary of the historical event today. The Turkish Ministry of National Defense has shared a special video clip to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Turkey's accession to NATO.…
Thailand changes the name of Bangkok to “Krung Thep Maha Nakhon”
The Thai government is changing the name of it's the capital city, Bangkok. The Thai Royal Office released a statement on their official social media account that the English name of the Bangkok has changed to "Krung Thep Maha Nakhon…