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South Korea's biggest earthquake triggers nuclear safety concerns

By Jane Chung
SEOUL, Sep 13 (Reuters) Two earthquakes that jolted South Korea, including the largest ever recorded in the country, prompted concerns about the safety of nuclear plants clustered in the quake-prone southeast.
Korea's Meteorological Agency said the two earthquakes, of magnitude of 5.1 and 5.8, occurred near the city of Gyeongju. They could be felt in the capital Seoul, over 300 km to the northwest.
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More than 50,000 displaced by clashes in northern Ethiopia - UN

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23 Apr 2024 | 1:21 PM

Nairobi, April 23 (UNI) The number of people displaced by the armed clashes in northern Ethiopia has reached more than 50,000, said the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs late Monday, citing local authorities.

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Rainstorm red alert in China's Shenzhen

23 Apr 2024 | 1:00 PM

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Poland, S Korea to continue military cooperation

23 Apr 2024 | 12:51 PM

Warsaw, April 23 (UNI) A Polish defence delegation led by State Secretary Pawel Bejda reaffirmed Warsaw's commitment to military cooperation with Seoul, according to South Korea's DAPA on Tuesday.

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Macron pushes for immediate lasting Gaza ceasefire

23 Apr 2024 | 11:42 AM

Paris, April 23 (UNI) President Emmanuel Macron reiterated France's call for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza during his phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday.

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