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Articles with tag "Sakhalin"

Cargo Ship Capsizes in Russia’s Far East, Killing 2 Crewmen

Authorities said a total of seven crewmen were on board the vessel when it capsized, and rescuers managed to save three of them.

Russian High School Students ‘Sickened’ by Graphic Abortion Video

The Sakhalin regional Health Ministry said it had not approved the showing of the abortion video and said it would look into the incident.
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Winter Storm Paralyzes Far East Russia's Sakhalin

A powerful winter storm prompted authorities in Far East Russia’s Sakhalin region to declare a state of emergency on Wednesday.

“Due to the extremely...
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Russian Rescue Crews Siphon Oil From Tanker Aground in Far East

The stranded Victoria oil tanker, which is reportedly carrying 760 tons of fuel, ran aground on Friday after experiencing an engine failure.
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Sakhalin Region Aims to Chart Russia's Climate Neutrality Course With Carbon Quotas

The Far East region has emerged as a testing ground for mechanisms that could pave the way for a carbon-neutral economy — first locally and eventually...
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Powerful Storm Pummels Russia’s Far East

More than 5,000 residents were left without electricity following heavy rains and flooding in Far East Russia's Sakhalin region.
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