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Fifty years after Moon mission, Apollo astronauts meet at historic launchpad
July 16, 2019
Fifty years after Moon mission, Apollo astronauts meet at historic launchpad
Fifty years ago on Tuesday, three American astronauts set off from Florida for the Moon on a mission that would…
As migrants wait in fear, no sign of large-scale US raids
July 15, 2019
As migrants wait in fear, no sign of large-scale US raids
Thousands of undocumented immigrants waited in uncertainty on Sunday, fearful of the nationwide raids promised by President Donald Trump, but…
Barry weakens, but US officials warn of heavy rains, floods, tornadoes
July 15, 2019
Barry weakens, but US officials warn of heavy rains, floods, tornadoes
Barry weakened further on Sunday as the storm churned across the US state of Louisiana, bringing along heavy rains and…
DR Congo urges calm after Ebola case in key city
July 15, 2019
DR Congo urges calm after Ebola case in key city
Authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo have appealed for calm after a preacher fell ill with Ebola in the eastern…
As China locks up Muslims in Xinjiang, it opens its doors to tourists
July 15, 2019
As China locks up Muslims in Xinjiang, it opens its doors to tourists
From the expansive dunes of the Taklamakan Desert to the snow-capped peaks of Tianshan, Chinese authorities are selling troubled Xinjiang…
India scrubs Moon mission launch one hour before liftoff
July 15, 2019
India scrubs Moon mission launch one hour before liftoff
India on Monday postponed the launch of a lunar probe less than an hour before blast-off because of a technical…
Trump under fire for ‘racist’ attack on US congresswomen
July 15, 2019
Trump under fire for ‘racist’ attack on US congresswomen
US President Donald Trump took aim at progressive Democratic congresswomen Sunday, telling them to “go back” where they came from…
Huawei planning major job cuts in US: WSJ
July 15, 2019
Huawei planning major job cuts in US: WSJ
Chinese telecoms giant Huawei, which is subject to US sanctions over concerns about its ties to the government in Beijing,…
New North Korea constitution calls Kim head of state, seen as step to US peace treaty
July 14, 2019
New North Korea constitution calls Kim head of state, seen as step to US peace treaty
SEOUL (Reuters) – Kim Jong Un has been formally named head of state of North Korea and commander-in-chief of the…
Macron showcases Europe military prowess at Paris parade
July 14, 2019
Macron showcases Europe military prowess at Paris parade
President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday sought to showcase European military cooperation in France’s annual Bastille Day parade at a time…