BANGKOK— A fire extinguisher exploded and killed a student during a fire drill held outdoors in sweltering heat at a high school in Thailand’s capital Friday, police said. Five other students were injured. The carbon dioxide canister was being displayed in bright sunshine near students during the demonstration in Bangkok when it exploded and sent…
Exploding Fire Extinguisher Kills a Student and Injures 5 During a High School Fire Drill in Bangkok
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US Navy SEALs, Cyprus Special Forces Hold Anti-Terror Drill
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UK Aircraft Carrier Visits Japan for Drill Amid China Worry
September 6, 2021
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TOKYO—Japan’s defense minister on Monday welcomed the British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth as it made its first Japanese port call, saying the involvement of European nations in the Indo-Pacific region is key to peace and stability as China’s military strength and influence grow. Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi met the strike group’s commander, Commodore Steve…
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