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Short-lived mutiny in Russia sheds light on Putin’s hold on power

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Short-lived mutiny in Russia sheds light on Putin’s hold on power
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Extreme floods and heat in China ravage farms and kill animals
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The incident led a crowd passengers to evacuate in a panic, causing two men to suffer injuries after falling over, NHK quoted firefighters as saying.
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