Mexico “retaliates” against the US; Russia does not cede Crimea to Ukraine
(Baonghean.vn) - The world over the past 24 hours has been filled with many outstanding news such as: Russian President affirms not to cede Crimea to Ukraine; Iran begins uranium enrichment process; Mexico imposes up to 25% tax on US steel and agricultural products; Saudi Arabian women are granted driver's licenses for the first time in more than 50 years; suicide bombing causes many casualties in Niger...
Russia affirms not to cede Crimea to Ukraine
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On June 5, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that Russia will not cede Crimea to Ukraine under any circumstances. He affirmed that Russia was forced to act in Crimea because of the “illegal coup” that occurred in Ukraine in February 2014.
In addition, the Russian President said that the decision to hold the referendum was made by the Crimean authorities and was voted in full compliance with the Constitution and laws of Ukraine before the events. Therefore, there was nothing illegal.
Iran announces start of process to increase uranium enrichment capacity
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Iran Atomic Energy Organization spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi. Photo: AP |
Iran informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on June 5 that it would begin the process of increasing its uranium enrichment capacity.
Iran has the capacity to accelerate the production of centrifuges, equipment used to enrich uranium, Iran's Atomic Energy Organization spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi told ISNA news agency.
Saudi Arabian women get driver's licenses for first time in more than 50 years
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A woman shows off her new driver's license at the General Directorate of Transport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Photo:CNN |
News agencySPASaudi Arabia's General Directorate of Roads and Transport has begun exchanging international driving licenses for women nationwide and replacing them with domestic driving licenses, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Before they can get their licenses, they must pass a practical test. Ten women have already successfully exchanged their licenses in several cities, including the capital Riyadh. The Saudi Information Ministry expects another 2,000 women to receive their licenses next week.
3 suicide bombings cause many casualties in Niger
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| Niger soldiers. Source: AFP/VNA |
AFP reported on June 5 that a local official said at least nine people were killed in three suicide bombings in southeastern Niger, near the border with Nigeria.
The bombings occurred on the night of June 4 in the region's capital, Diffa, which is a frequent target of Boko Haram militants.
Mexico imposes tariffs of up to 25% on US steel and agricultural products in "retaliation"
Workers work at a steel mill in Monterrey, Mexico on May 31. Photo: AFP/TTXVN |
On June 5, the Mexican Ministry of Economy announced that the country will impose a 15-25% tariff on steel products and some agricultural products from the US, in response to US tariffs on imported steel and aluminum products.
Mexico's Ministry of Economy published a list of new tariffs in its official gazette, including a 20% tax on pork, apples and potatoes imported from the US, as well as 20-25% tariffs on some cheese and bourbon. In addition, Mexico will open a duty-free quota for 350,000 tonnes of ham and pork shoulder from other countries.
China mine explosion, nearly 40 people dead and trapped
Illustration photo. Photo: Getty Images |
According to the China Daily, on June 5, at least 11 people were killed, 9 injured and 25 trapped after a truck carrying explosives suddenly exploded at an iron mine in Nanfen County, Benxi City, Liaoning Province, Northeast China.
Authorities said a truck carrying explosives exploded at the entrance to the iron ore mine where construction was underway. Twenty-five people remain trapped underground, but rescuers have been able to make contact with some of them.
