Alaska

What deal might emerge from Trump-Putin summit and could it hold?

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss a possible deal to end the war in Ukraine when they meet on Friday in Alaska for a summit…

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Why Alaska for the Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine?

It is unlikely that Vladimir Putin will arrive in Alaska on Friday to present Donald Trump with a territorial demand for the 49th state, sold by Tsar Alexander II to…

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Russian Bombers Conduct Flight Over Bering Sea Near Alaska

Two Russian TU-95MS nuclear-capable strategic bombers have carried out a flight over the Bering Sea's neutral waters near the western coast of Alaska, Russian state news agency TASS reported on…

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US dispatches warships after China and Russia send naval patrol near Alaska

The US dispatched four navy warships as well as a reconnaissance airplane after multiple Chinese and Russian military vessels carried out a joint naval patrol near Alaska last week. …

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Tsunami warning lifted after M7.2 quake strikes Alaska Peninsula

July 16 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 7.2 struck the Alaska Peninsula region early on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, and a tsunami warning for nearby regions was…

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Photo Story: Northern Lights illuminate the sky over Fairbanks, Alaska

Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) illuminate the sky over Fairbanks, Alaska, USA. The Northern Lights are best seen in Alaska between August 21 to April 21. Via EPA-EFE/KHALID ELFIQI

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Sarah Palin loses comeback bid in Alaska

Mary Peltola, a Democratic former state lawmaker, won a special election to fill Alaska's sole U.S. House of Representatives seat, becoming the first Alaska Native to represent the state in…

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Two Russian strategic bombers make flight near Alaska

MOSCOW, Nov 19 (Reuters) - Two Russian Tu-95 strategic bombers made a scheduled, 10-hour flight over neutral waters near Alaska, the defence ministry said on Friday, a day after President…

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Scientists stunned by rare Arctic lightning storms north of Alaska

Meteorologists were stunned this week when three successive thunderstorms swept across the icy Arctic from Siberia to north of Alaska, unleashing lightning bolts in an unusual phenomenon that scientists say…

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UPDATED: Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Alaska – USGS

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck the U.S. state of Alaska, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said on Monday. The quake was at a depth of 58.2 kilometers (36.2…

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Environmentalists condemn Biden’s backing of Alaska oil drilling project

Environmental groups have condemned the Biden administration's defense of a proposed ConocoPhillips oil development in Alaska, a drilling project approved under former President Donald Trump. Climate activists had previously said…

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Czech billionaire Petr Kellner amongst those killed in Alaska helicopter crash

Petr Kellner, the Czech Republic's richest man and founder of investment group PPF, was one of five people killed when their helicopter crashed on a skiing trip in Alaska. Kellner,…

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Five killed, one hurt as helicopter crashes at Alaska glacier

Five people were killed and one injured in a helicopter crash at a glacier near Anchorage, Alaska State Troopers said on Sunday. Searchers found the crash site and survivor late…

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Powerful earthquake strikes south of Alaska, triggering tsunami alert

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.5 struck south of Alaska's Aleutian Islands on Monday, triggering a tsunami warning for the area, the U.S. Geological Survey said. https://twitter.com/NWS/status/1318314056198115330 The U.S. Tsunami Warning Center said the quake,…

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Tsunami warning issued after 7.8-magnitude earthquake hits Alaska

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake has struck the Alaskan peninsula, reports the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6 miles), said the USGS, some 75…

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Russian nuclear-capable TU-160 bombers deployed near US border

Russia announced it had flown two nuclear-capable TU-160 bombers to a far eastern Russian region opposite Alaska as part of a training exercise that state media said showed Moscow's ability…

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Photo Story: Arctic Wildfires spreading across Alaska and Canada

A handout photo made available by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows a true-color composite image of smoke from Arctic wildfires spreading across Alaska and Canada, captured by…

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Heatwave…in Alaska

The state of Alaska in the United States more commonly associated with cold weather is currently passing through a heatwave. Weather forecasters says it’s only getting hotter over the…

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Russian warplanes intercepted by US jets off the coast of Alaska

The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said in a statement that U.S. fighter jets on Monday intercepted Russian warplanes off the coast of Alaska and kept tabs…

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Corporate Dispatch Morning Briefing – Tuesday 14th May 2019

Good morning, Your morning briefing presents a quick review of the headlines from Malta, Europe and around the world. Start your day informed. These are the main headlines selected by…

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Five people dead and one person unaccounted for after two floatplanes carrying passengers from a cruise excursion collided mid-air in Alaska

Five people are dead and 10 others are injured after two planes carrying cruise passengers taking part in shore excursions collided mid-air over Southeast Alaska. Princess Cruises confirmed that the…

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