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Russia to practice tactical nuclear weapon scenario to deter WestMOSCOW – Russia on Monday said it would hold a military exercise that will include practice for the use of tactical nuclear weapons after what the defence ministry said were provocative threats from Western officials.
Thai maid's B100m inheritance on legal hold after French boss kills herself
Authorities will investigate whether a Thai maid can right away inherit assets worth about 100 million baht from her French boss who was recently found dead at her residence on Koh Samui.
Philippines, US repel mock foreign invaders in annual military exercises
LAOAG, Philippines - US and Philippine armed forces fired missiles and artillery to thwart a simulated invasion in the Philippines' northern waters facing Taiwan on Monday, in a show of military force and strengthening ties as regional tensions rise.
Philippines says won't use water cannons like China in disputed sea
MANILA: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Monday the country will not use water cannons or any offensive weapons in the South China Sea.
Death toll from southern Brazil rainfall rises to 78, many still missing
PORTO ALEGRE/CANOAS/SAO PAULO: The death toll from heavy rains that have caused flooding in Brazil's southern state of Rio Grande do Sul has risen to at least 78, local authorities said on Sunday, with more than 115,000 people displaced.
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