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  Beijing (XNA) Feb 10, 2023 Shenzhou XV mission crew members have just concluded their first spacewalk, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The agency said in a news release early on Friday morning that mission commander Major General Fei Junlong and Senior Colonel Zhang Lu completed a seven-hour spacewalk and returned to the Wentian science module at 12:16 am (Beijing Time). The third crew member, Senior Colonel Deng Qingming, stayed inside the Tiangong space station to provide support, it added. During the operatio ... read more |
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Shenzhou XV astronauts to conduct first spacewalkBeijing (XNA) Feb 09, 2023 The Shenzhou XV mission crew, who are now inside the Tiangong space station, are scheduled to carry out their first spacewalk soon, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The agency said ... more  
China's gigantic telescope identifies over 740 pulsarsBeijing (XNA) Feb 09, 2023 China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), the world's largest single-dish radio telescope, has identified over 740 pulsars since its launch, the research team has announc ... more  
Will lunar rover Jade Rabbit have company for the next Lantern Festival?Beijing (XNA) Feb 07, 2023 Yutu 2, China's operating lunar rover, ignites people's fantasies of the moon on a special day, the Lantern Festival of the Year of the Rabbit. The festival this year falls on Sunday, the 15th ... more 
China to advance lunar exploration programBeijing (XNA) Feb 07, 2023 China will push forward its phase-4 lunar exploration program this year, including a planned mission to bring 2 kilograms of samples from the far side of the moon back to Earth, Wu Weiren, chief des ... more |
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Bali flooding prompts tourist evacuation: official
Strong quake hits off eastern Malaysia Italian alpinist found dead in Swiss avalanche Morocco flood evacuees mark muted Ramadan away from home Rescuers recover final body after deadly California avalanche Afghanistan quake causes no 'serious' damage, injuries: official Kabul shakes as 5.8-magnitude earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan Strong earthquake rocks eastern Afghanistan: AFP journalists Deadly California avalanche search to go through weekend Deadly Indonesia floods force a deforestation reckoning |
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Killer AI? Dutch summit to focus on military useThe Hague (AFP) Feb 9, 2023 While chatbots have caught the world's imagination, should we be more worried about "slaughterbots"? ... more  
Philippines' Marcos strikes defence, infrastructure deals in TokyoTokyo (AFP) Feb 9, 2023 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos hailed new defence and other deals signed with Japan in Tokyo on Thursday, as the nations seek to deepen ties, including on security in response to growing Chinese military pressure. ... more  
Chinese balloon's equipment 'clearly' for spying; House unanimously condemns China's actionsWashington (AFP) Feb 9, 2023 Images from U2 spy planes showed that the Chinese balloon that flew over the United States last week was unmistakably equipped for collecting intelligence and not weather data, a US official said Thursday. ... more  
China can be deterred through decade on invading Taiwan: US officialWashington (AFP) Feb 9, 2023 A senior US official voiced optimism Thursday that China could be deterred from invading Taiwan over this decade, a contrast to more dire predictions from Washington. ... more |
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China to receive first Australian coal shipment in over 2 yearsBeijing (AFP) Feb 9, 2023 The first Australian coal shipment to China in over two years neared delivery on Thursday, according to shipping data and media reports, as tensions between the two Pacific powers show signs of easing. ... more  
China confirms it refused US call over 'irresponsible' balloon shootdownBeijing (AFP) Feb 9, 2023 China said Thursday it refused an offer of a call with the US defence chief because of Washington's "irresponsible" decision to shoot down an alleged surveillance balloon last week. ... more  
UK govt defends potential talks with Xinjiang governorLondon (AFP) Feb 9, 2023 The UK government on Thursday defended its potential meeting with the governor of Xinjiang, sanctioned by the US over the Chinese region's treatment of its Muslim Uyghur minority. ... more
US says China balloon 'fleet' is global as NATO joins concernWashington (AFP) Feb 8, 2023 The United States said Wednesday that suspected Chinese spy balloons like the one it shot down were part of a "fleet" that has spanned five continents, as NATO joined in voicing concern. ... more |
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Biden says Xi faces 'enormous problems'Washington (AFP) Feb 9, 2023 President Joe Biden on Wednesday said his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping faces "enormous problems," including a fragile economy. ... more
China slams 'extremely irresponsible' remarks; Biden says Xi faces 'enormous problems'Beijing (AFP) Feb 9, 2023 Beijing on Thursday condemned US President Joe Biden's comments that Chinese leader Xi Jinping faced "enormous problems", saying the remarks were "extremely irresponsible". ... more
China refused call with Pentagon chief on day of balloon downing: USWashington (AFP) Feb 7, 2023 Beijing rejected a request for a secure call between Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin and his counterpart on the day an American warplane shot down a suspected Chinese surveillance balloon, a US Department of Defense spokesman said Tuesday. ... more  
Australia to remove Chinese-made cameras from defence sitesSydney (AFP) Feb 9, 2023 Australia's defence department will strip its buildings of Chinese-made security cameras to ensure they are "completely secure", the government said on Thursday. ... more 
Japan analysing previous aerial objects after China balloonTokyo (AFP) Feb 9, 2023 Japan said Thursday it was coordinating with Washington as it analysed unidentified aerial objects spotted over the country in past years after US forces shot down an alleged Chinese surveillance balloon. ... more |
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 Beijing (XNA) Feb 10, 2023 
Shenzhou XV mission crew members have just concluded their first spacewalk, according to the China Manned Space Agency. The agency said in a news release early on Friday morning that mission commander Major General Fei Junlong and Senior Colonel Zhang Lu completed a seven-hour spacewalk and returned to the Wentian science module at 12:16 am (Beijing Time). The third crew member, Senior Colonel D ... more |
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 Paris (AFP) Feb 4, 2023 
The economic confrontation between the United States and China has put Europe in the crossfire, with Washington's plan to boost green industries threatening to cause collateral damage to a key ally.
The United States has adopted the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which contains $370 billion in sweeping investments, subsidies and tax cuts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, making it the larg ... more |
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 Beijing (AFP) Feb 9, 2023  Beijing on Thursday condemned US President Joe Biden's comments that Chinese leader Xi Jinping faced "enormous problems", saying the remarks were "extremely irresponsible".
In an interview with PBS NewsHour, Biden said Wednesday that China was constrained in its ability to confront the United States by the need to protect international trade, and that Xi himself is in an unenviable position. ... more |
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 Moscow (AFP) Feb 9, 2023 
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi is due to arrive in Moscow on Thursday for talks on nuclear safety in Ukraine amid ongoing fighting, Russia's deputy foreign minister said.
Atomic sites have been a key concern throughout the nearly one year-long conflict, with attacks around several facilities raising fears of a nuclear incident.
Grossi visited Ukraine last month to dispatch Inter ... more |
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 Beijing (AFP) Feb 8, 2023 
An alleged Chinese surveillance balloon over the United States last week sparked a diplomatic furore and renewed fears over how Beijing gathers intelligence on its largest strategic rival.
FBI Director Christopher Wray said in 2020 that Chinese spying poses "the greatest long-term threat to our nation's information and intellectual property, and to our economic vitality".
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Moscow (AFP) Feb 9, 2023
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi is due to arrive in Moscow on Thursday for talks on nuclear safety in Ukraine amid ongoing fighting, Russia's deputy foreign minister said.
Atomic sites have been a key concern throughout the nearly one year-long conflict, with attacks around several facilities raising fears of a nuclear incident.
Grossi visited Ukraine last month to dispatch Inter ... more |
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 Warsaw (AFP) Feb 8, 2023  Poland's parliament on Wednesday voted to make it easier to build onshore wind turbines, as the conservative government strives to meet conditions to unblock billions of euros in EU funds.
The coal-reliant country is due 35 billion euros ($38 billion) in EU Covid recovery funds but must first fulfil several conditions laid out by Brussels, including on renewable energy.
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 Princeton NJ (SPX) Feb 09, 2023 
Worldwide, over two billion people lack reliable access to clean water. And one potential solution for meeting that need works a lot like a sponge, soaking up clean water while leaving contaminants behind.
Researchers at Princeton University have developed the next generation of their solar absorber gel technology, a device that could be key to unlocking clean water access for people acros ... more |
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 Seoul (AFP) Feb 9, 2023 
North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversaw a major military parade showcasing a record number of nuclear and intercontinental ballistic missiles, state media reported Thursday, including what analysts said was possibly a new solid-fuelled ICBM.
The parade on Wednesday to mark the 75th founding anniversary of North Korea's armed forces featured fireworks, military bands and uniformed soldiers marching ... more |
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 Washington (AFP) Feb 7, 2023 
The United States on Tuesday announced its approval of a $10 billion sale of 18 Himars precision rocket launchers plus ammunition and other equipment to Poland, a NATO ally that borders conflict-hit Ukraine.
"The proposed sale will improve Poland's military goals of updating capability while further enhancing interoperability with the United States and other allies," the Defense Security Coo ... more |
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 Tokyo (AFP) Feb 9, 2023 
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos hailed new defence and other deals signed with Japan in Tokyo on Thursday, as the nations seek to deepen ties, including on security in response to growing Chinese military pressure.
The countries agreed on measures to speed up military deployments for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.
They also signed several other deals, ranging from inf ... more |
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 Paris (AFP) Feb 7, 2023  A new generation of AI chatbots has unleashed a titanic battle between Microsoft and Google for the eyeballs of billions of web users, and the dollars they bring.
Microsoft has gone all-in with a multibillion-dollar investment in OpenAI, the firm behind the world's most buzzy bot ChatGPT, hoping to revolutionise its unloved Bing search engine.
Google has owned the search market for two d ... more |
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 Ames IA (SPX) Feb 03, 2023 
Researchers are integrating tried-and-true technologies (let's unleash bacteria on the biodegradables then heat up the leftovers) and developing new ones (let's try plasma that shoots "bullet" electrons) to break down waste plastics and convert them to useful materials.
"We're learning about new technologies and helping to develop new ideas for more interdisciplinary approaches to solving ... more |
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 Taipei (AFP) Feb 7, 2023 
Two-thirds of respondents to a poll by a top US business group in Taiwan said growing uncertainty in relations between Taipei and Beijing was deterring expansion or investment on the self-ruled island.
In a survey released on Tuesday, almost half of respondents told the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Taiwan that they were redrafting their contingency plans, or aim to, over "the new ... more |
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 Islamabad (AFP) Feb 5, 2023 
Pervez Musharraf was a polarising figure in Pakistani politics, returning the country to a period of economic stability while accused of rampant abuses and weakening democracy.
The nation's most recent military leader governed for nearly a decade after seizing power in a bloodless coup in 1999.
His rule was marred by repeated allegations of abuses, including ruthlessly rounding up his op ... more |
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