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Ukraine is awaiting a decision from the Supreme Court, Jordan is left without a crown prince, disaster after disaster is happening in China - details in the world news section. The Ukrainian opposition is presenting new ultimatums to the country's authorities. The demands were voiced a day before the Supreme Court's verdict on the validity of the results of the second round of the presidential election. The court is due to announce its decision today, but experts doubt that it will completely take the position of one of the parties. At the same time, Yulia Tymoshenko, Viktor Yushchenko’s closest ally, said on Sunday that if the Supreme Court does not recognize Yushchenko as the winner of the second round, then a complete blockade of roads and railways will begin on Tuesday.
Another coal mine disaster in eastern China. Seven miners died in a fire today, 12 were rescued. On the night between Saturday and Sunday in the north of the country, at least 25 people were killed as a result of a gas explosion in a mine face. About 140 were cut off by rubble. The rescue operation continues, but according to Chinese media, there is little hope of saving the miners.
And in Jordan, King Abdullah stripped his half-brother and heir to the throne, Prince Hamzeh, of the title of crown prince. In a televised address, King Abdullah said that the title imposed various restrictions on the prince, and from now on he will have greater freedom in his choice of activities. King Abdullah said the title of crown prince will remain vacant for now.