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Georgia Protests to Bosnia Over Ossetian Leader's Visit

Georgia has sent a protest note to Bosnia and Herzegovina over the visit of the head of the breakaway South Ossetia region to Bosnia's Serb-dominated entity, Republika Srpska.

South Ossetia is a breakaway state from Georgia - financed, defended and effectively controlled by Moscow, while the Republika Srpska is an autonomous entity of Bosnia.

An Earthquake of 7.6 on the Richter Scale Hit Central America

An earthquake of magnitude 7.6 on the Richter scale shook the Caribbean. The epicenter was near the islands belonging to Honduras. There is no information yet about casualties and damages. However, there is a danger of tsunami in the territories of Mexico, Cuba, Belize, Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.

Nicaragua Signs Paris Climate Deal, Leaving US, Syria as Only Countries Out

Nicaragua has officially signed on to the Paris climate change agreement, leaving the United States and Syria as the only two countries not supporting the accord, The Hill reports.

The Guardian reported Monday that the Nicaraguan government presented the relevant documents for the agreement at the United Nations.

Storm Hit Central America and Killed Dozens

At least 22 people were killed after "Nate" tropical storm hit Central America, Nova TV reported.

The most severe damage was in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

Thousands have been evacuated, and damage is yet to be assessed.

According to Friday's weather forecasts, "Nate" will reach the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico and later will become a hurricane and hit the US.

Earthquake of Magnitude 8.1 Strikes off Mexico's Pacific Coast

A strong earthquake of magnitude 8.1 has struck in the Pacific off the southern coast of Mexico, killing at least three people, reported BBC. 

The epicentre was about 87km (54 miles) south-west of the town of Pijijiapan and at a depth of 70km, the United States Geological Survey said.

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