World events of the week
(Baonghean.vn) - Emperor Akihito wants to abdicate, tensions between Russia and Ukraine, consecutive bombings in Southern Thailand... Let's review with Nghe An Electronic Newspaper the outstanding events of the week.
1. Suicide bombing in Pakistan causes many casualties
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| On August 8, a suicide bombing occurred in the city of Quetta, Pakistan, killing at least 70 people and injuring more than 100 others. The IS organization and Jamaat-ur-Ahrar, a Taliban rebel group, both claimed responsibility for the incident. Photo: Reuters |
2. Emperor Akihito expressed his desire to abdicate
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In his speech, Emperor Akihito, 82 years old, although did not say it directly, the Japanese government can still understand that the Emperor's words mean that he wants to abdicate. The reason given by the Emperor is because of health problems. Photo: Internet |
3. Russia-Türkiye relations improve
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On August 9, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan met to discuss restoring trade, economic relations and counter-terrorism cooperation between the two countries. This was the first time the Russian and Turkish presidents met in person since Ankara shot down a Russian Su-24 aircraft near the Syrian border in November 2015.Photo: Reuters |
4. Consecutive bombings in Thailand
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On August 12, 13 bomb attacks targeted tourist sites in southern Thailand, killing four people and injuring 35 others, including foreign tourists. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has ordered emergency security measures to be stepped up in tourist areas, cities and crowded areas.Photo: AFP |
5. Many countries issue warnings about Pokémon Go
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As the Pokémon Go craze spreads across many countries, many governments and state agencies have warned or banned employees from playing during working hours as well as in national security areas.Photo: Internet |
6. Russia-Ukraine tensions escalate.
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On August 12, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev warned that Russia could sever diplomatic relations with Ukraine. This statement was made in the context of escalating tensions between the two countries related to security issues. Especially after Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of carrying out terrorist attacks in Crimea earlier this week, while Ukraine put its troops along the Crimean peninsula border on alert. In response to Ukraine's move, Russia also announced a military exercise in the Black Sea.Photo: AFP |
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