Putin says Russia prepaid Soviet debt to Germany to aid flood relief
President Vladimir Putin announced Russia paid $172.1 million of its remaining Soviet-era debt to Germany early, citing a need to fund Germany flood relief. He noted a prior $172.1 million payment and said the early transfer aimed to bolster Russia's credit rating, aided by a strong harvest.
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Navy begins Vieques exercises amid muted protests
Fighter jets buzz Vieques as activists avoid usual protests fearing jail and fines amid a 23 day Navy drills. USS Harry S. Truman and 11 ships likely shell the bombing range today, part of the third yearly exercise on Vieques.
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Capt. Cook letter found in picture frame
A letter by British explorer James Cook, written to the Admiralty after returning from his first voyage to Australia, was found wedged behind a frame at Brancaster Hall in Norfolk. The note, dating to 1771 off Kent, details Endeavour crew hardships and 28 dead seamen.
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Chinese plaintiffs appeal in WWII germ warfare case
Chinese plaintiffs seek higher court review after a Tokyo court acknowledged Japan used biological weapons in World War II but rejected compensation. The 180 plaintiffs, including Xu Wanzhi, accuse Japan of mass bacterial attacks linked to Unit 731, alleging thousands died in China and seeking apology and damages.
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