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Vietnam storm deaths rise to 64 as flooding sweeps away a bus, causes a bridge to collapse

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A bridge collapsed and a bus was swept away by flooding in Vietnam, raising the death toll there to at least 64 from a typhoon and subsequent heavy rains. State media say nine people died on Saturday after Typhoon Yagi made landfall in Vietnam before weakening into a tropical depression. The rest died in floods and landslides that followed on Sunday and Monday. A bus carrying 20 people was swept into a flooded stream by a landslide on Monday morning. State media say four bodies were recovered and 15 others are still missing. Читать дальше...

Long Riigikogu night sessions not expected this autumn

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Extended Riigikogu sessions lasting late into the night are not expected to take place this fall due to the opposition's loss of leverage. The most important topics are likely to be bills connected to the budget and climate.

Ten former top US military officials back Harris, call Trump 'a danger'

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A group of 10 retired top U.S. military officials have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, citing her competence in handling national security challenges. They criticized Donald Trump for his actions and comments regarding the military, particularly his approach to Afghanistan. The endorsement coincides with a new Harris campaign ad featuring former Trump officials warning against his re-election.

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Hussar to MPs: We must be aware of our constitutional burden of responsibility

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President of the Riigikogu Lauri Hussar (Eesti 200) on Monday opened the 2024 Fall Session of the Riigikogu, encouraging MPs in his address to engage in intense and constructive legislative work and emphasizing that Estonian citizens deserve legislation that generates quality rule of law.

Military dogs receive army ranks as Poland recognizes their service in protecting human life

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Polish army dogs are being bestowed with military ranks as part of a new program aimed at honoring their service in the armed forces. A ceremony on Friday came after the Chief of the General Staff of the Polish Army decided last year that service dogs would get military ranks from private to sergeant. The move has been welcomed by their handlers. The dogs are primarily used to detect explosives, a job valued for its essential role in protecting human life. The dogs honored Friday belong to the 2nd Mazovian Engineer Regiment... Читать дальше...