Russia ready to supply weapons to Belarus; Protests in France against fuel tax hike
(Baonghean.vn) - In the past 24 hours, there have been many outstanding news in the world such as: Russia announced its readiness to provide weapons to Belarus if needed; Protests in France against fuel tax increase; US-led coalition airstrikes killed many Syrian children; Argentine submarine found after 1 year missing with 44 sailors...
Russia declares readiness to supply weapons to Belarus if necessary
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Russian intercontinental ballistic missiles are displayed in Kubinka, a suburb of Moscow, on August 22, 2017. Source: AFP/TTXVN |
Russian Ambassador to Belarus Mikhail Babich said on November 16 that Moscow is ready to supply weapons to Minsk if needed. That is also a related obligation under the Russia-Belarus alliance regulations.
Speaking to reporters, when asked whether Russia is ready to provide missiles to Belarus if threats from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) are detected, Ambassador Babich emphasized that Russia and Belarus have an alliance relationship, and when Belarus needs it, Russia will be ready to respond to any request for support based on the development situation. "All necessary support will be provided in the form and quantity appropriate to the situation," the Russian Ambassador affirmed.
Argentine submarine found after 1 year missing with 44 sailors
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The ARA San Juan submarine went missing on November 15, 2017, while returning to its base in the city of Mar del Plata. Photo: Argentine Navy |
On the morning of November 17, the Argentine Navy announced that the ARA San Juan submarine, which went missing last year, had been found by the US exploration submersible Ocean Infinity off the Valdes Peninsula, 800 meters below sea level.APThe announcement came two days after the families of the 44 missing sailors and the ship held a memorial service one year after the ARA San Juan disappeared.
There is currently no information about the fate of the 44 sailors on board. According toABC News, the families of these soldiers still receive their salaries, because they are still considered alive until their bodies are found, or the government officially declares them dead.
Syria: US-led coalition airstrikes kill many children
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| Smoke rises after an airstrike in Syria. Source: AFP/TTXVN |
On November 17, Syria's state news agency SANA said at least 43 people, mostly civilians, were killed in US-led coalition airstrikes in the country's Deir Ez-Zor province.
According to SANA, the airstrikes took place on November 16 when US-led coalition aircraft hit densely populated areas in the two villages of Bu-Badran and Al-Sausa in Deir Ez-Zor province. Among the dead were 17 children, and many women. US military spokesman Sean Ryan also admitted that the US-led coalition had carried out the attacks.
APEC atmosphere "heated" by Xi Jinping's speech
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Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photo: EPA-EFE |
“Trying to build barriers and sever close economic ties is against historical economic laws and trends. This is a short-term approach and is doomed to failure,” Xi told business leaders at an event on the sidelines of the APEC Summit on November 17.
Chinese President calls on countries to say no to protectionism and unilateralism. According toStraits Times,Mr. Xi appears to be taking direct aim at the “America First” policies of the Trump administration.
Saudi Arabian prince denies luring Khashoggi to Türkiye
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Saudi Arabian Prince Khalid bin Salman. Photo:CNN. |
Saudi Arabian Prince Khalid bin Salman, who is also the Saudi ambassador to the US, has denied allegations that he called Khashoggi to lure him to Istanbul at the direction of Crown Prince Mohammed, leading to the journalist's death.
Earlier, the Washington Post, citing a source familiar with the matter, said that the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) had examined a phone call between Khashoggi and Khalid, in which the Prince said the journalist should go to the Saudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul to retrieve documents and ensure his safety. According to the Washington Post, the CIA believes that Khalid made the call at the direction of his brother, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and concluded that the Crown Prince ordered the journalist's murder based on the assessment that the Crown Prince was the de facto leader in Saudi Arabia. However, a CIA spokesman declined to comment on the Washington Post's revelations.
1,000 protests broke out in France against fuel tax hike
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| Protesters in France. Source: Reuters |
On November 17, tens of thousands of French people joined a campaign to block roads across France to protest the government of French President Emmanuel Macron imposing higher taxes on fuel.
Interior Minister Christophe Castaner said on television that there were about 1,000 protests across the country, with 50,000 people taking part. The protests, which were called for on social media and are part of the "yellow vest" movement - protective vests worn by drivers when their vehicles break down - have blocked traffic on highways and some roads leading to fuel depots and airports.
Unusual snowstorm hits US East Coast
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| Image:USA Today |
The unusual snowstorm in the East Coast of the United States has disrupted traffic and forced many schools to temporarily close. Temperatures in some places have dropped to -2 degrees Celsius. According to forecasts from the US meteorological centers, this is only the beginning of the snowstorm.
Rain, snow and ice from the blizzard created slippery conditions that led to numerous road accidents, killing at least eight people and leaving more than 400,000 people in 17 states without power. More than 8,000 flights were delayed and nearly 2,000 were canceled across the United States.
