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  Beijing (XNA) Apr 04, 2023 The TL 2, a carrier rocket developed by Space Pioneer, reached orbit on Sunday afternoon, becoming the first privately built, liquid-fuel rocket in China to reach orbit. The rocket blasted off at 4:48 pm from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China. Shortly after, it placed a remote-sensing satellite in a sun-synchronous orbit about 500 kilometers above the Earth, Space Pioneer said in a news release. The launch marks the first time that any privately developed, liquid-prop ... read more |
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China's Shenzhou XV astronauts complete 3rd spacewalkBeijing (XNA) Apr 02, 2023 The astronauts of China's Shenzhou XV crew have completed three spacewalks since their journey into space four months ago, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). The third spacewal ... more  
Satellite family launched into orbit from ShanxiTaiyuan, China (XNA) Mar 31, 2023 China launched four Earth-observation satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in Shanxi province on Thursday afternoon. The group consists of one 320-kilogram pivot satellite and t ... more  
The water storage capacity of the whole moon can reach 270 billion tonsBeijing, China (SPX) Mar 31, 2023 On March 27, an article published in the international academic journal "Nature Earth Science" stated that Chinese and British scholars measured the water in the impact glass beads in the Chang'e-5 ... more  
US House speaker meets Taiwan president despite China's threatsLos Angeles (AFP) April 5, 2023 US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy sits down with Taiwan's president on Wednesday for a highly symbolic meeting in California that has already prompted outrage and dire warnings from China. ... more |
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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 Three killed in Austria Alps avalanches: police |
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TikTok hit with UK fine, Australia government banLondon (AFP) April 4, 2023 TikTok was dealt fresh setbacks Tuesday as Australia joined a list of Western nations banning the Chinese-owned apps from government devices and Britain fined it for allowing children under 13 to use the social media platform. ... more  
Malaysia ready to negotiate with China on South China Sea: PMKuala Lumpur (AFP) April 3, 2023 Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Monday that Malaysia was prepared to negotiate the South China Sea dispute with Beijing to safeguard the country's energy exploration efforts. ... more 
China warns Philippine-US base deal 'endangering regional peace'Beijing (AFP) April 4, 2023 China warned on Tuesday that Washington was "endangering regional peace" in a new deal with the Philippines that will see four additional bases be used by US troops, including one near the disputed South China Sea and another not far from Taiwan. ... more 
EU seeks reset with China in shadow of Ukraine warBeijing (AFP) April 4, 2023 The EU is seeking a reset in its ties with China, though Beijing's refusal to condemn Moscow's war in Ukraine clouds prospects for any grand rapprochement. ... more |
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Taiwan president thanks Belize for support amid China 'threats'Belize City (AFP) April 3, 2023 Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday thanked Belize for its diplomatic support amid "constant threats and pressure" from China. ... more 
China vows ahead of Tsai-McCarthy meeting to 'firmly defend sovereignty'Beijing (AFP) April 4, 2023 China vowed on Tuesday to "firmly defend" its national sovereignty, ahead of a meeting between Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California this week. ... more 
Taiwan president makes tour stop in Belize after Honduras setbackBelize City (AFP) April 3, 2023 Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in Belize on Sunday for the last stop of a Central America tour to shore up relations a week after Honduras became the latest country to switch ties to Beijing. ... more  
UN Security Council concerned over Russian nuclear weapons in BelarusUnited Nations, United States (AFP) March 31, 2023 The UN Security Council was divided Friday as Western nations expressed concern about Moscow's announcement it will deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighbouring Belarus, but permanent Council member Russia remained defiant. ... more |
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At Mayan ruins, leaders of Taiwan, Guatemala reaffirm tiesGuatemala City (AFP) April 1, 2023 Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and her Guatemalan counterpart, Alejandro Giammattei, on Saturday took in the jungle ruins of a Mayan civilization citadel where they observed an ancient ritual before a massive stone pyramid known as El Gran Jaguar. ... more
US says China can't alter 'routine' Taiwan tripNew York (AFP) March 30, 2023 The United States said Thursday that reprisals by China over a visit by Taiwan's president would not alter US policy, insisting that such stops are nothing new. ... more
Taiwan ex-president calls for Beijing exchanges during China visitBeijing (AFP) March 30, 2023 Taiwan ex-president Ma Ying-jeou on Thursday called for maintaining exchanges with China as he met with a Beijing official during a historic mainland visit, a trip Taipei's ruling party has called "regrettable". ... more  
Fire breaks out at Chinese dam construction camp in PakistanPeshawar, Pakistan (AFP) April 4, 2023 A fire ripped through the camp of a Chinese company managing the construction of a remote hydropower dam in northwestern Pakistan on Tuesday, officials said. ... more  
Avalanche in Indian Himalayas kills sevenGangtok, India (AFP) April 4, 2023 At least seven people were killed Tuesday when an avalanche in the Indian Himalayas struck on the road to a popular tourist destination at the Chinese border, officials said. ... more |
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 Beijing (XNA) Apr 02, 2023 
The astronauts of China's Shenzhou XV crew have completed three spacewalks since their journey into space four months ago, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).
The third spacewalk was conducted on Thursday by astronauts Fei Junlong and Zhang Lu, in collaboration with the astronaut Deng Qingming who was inside the space station. The pair accomplished all their scheduled tasks ... more |
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 Hong Kong (AFP) April 5, 2023 
Asian stocks drifted Wednesday after a retreat on Wall Street as data showing a softening in the US jobs market pointed to a slowing economy and fuelled fresh fears of a recession.
After March's banking sector-sparked turmoil, markets have enjoyed a few bright weeks on optimism the US Federal Reserve will temper its interest rate hikes earlier than thought.
The rally continued at the sta ... more |
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 Beijing (AFP) April 4, 2023 
The EU is seeking a reset in its ties with China, though Beijing's refusal to condemn Moscow's war in Ukraine clouds prospects for any grand rapprochement.
A flurry of European leaders has descended on Beijing in a push to get dialogue going, with key visits by French President Emmanuel Macron and EU chief Ursula von der Leyen scheduled this week.
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 Vienna (AFP) April 3, 2023 
UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi will travel to Russia's Kaliningrad territory on Wednesday for talks on the Moscow-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, officials said
Grossi said last week while in Ukraine that he was working on a compromise security plan for the site and warned of increased military activity around it.
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 London (AFP) April 4, 2023  TikTok was dealt fresh setbacks Tuesday as Australia joined a list of Western nations banning the Chinese-owned apps from government devices and Britain fined it for allowing children under 13 to use the social media platform.
The popular video-sharing app has come under growing pressure in Western countries, with the United States urging TikTok to split from its Chinese parent company, Byte ... more |
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Vienna (AFP) April 3, 2023
UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi will travel to Russia's Kaliningrad territory on Wednesday for talks on the Moscow-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, officials said
Grossi said last week while in Ukraine that he was working on a compromise security plan for the site and warned of increased military activity around it.
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 Johannesburg, South Africa (AFP) March 31, 2023 
Plans to build wind farms next to a South African national park have riled wildlife activists who worry the turbines will ruin the landscape and impact elephants.
More than 200 turbines are slated to be erected in the vicinity of the Addo Elephant National Park, in the country's south, after the Environment Ministry dismissed a legal bid to block the project last year.
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 Fulton, United States (AFP) April 3, 2023 
From her century-old home, Susan Burns has watched the sun set over her cousin's field every day for 75 years. Now her cousin has agreed to have solar panels installed on the field, and an unhappy Burns finds herself in a fight.
Huge solar farms are being planned in this corner of Missouri, and as in other rural areas of the United States, residents sometimes are yanking the welcome mat. ... more |
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 Moscow (AFP) April 4, 2023 
Belarusian troops have begun training on a nuclear-capable Russian missile system following President Vladimir Putin's decision to deploy tactical weapons on Belarusian territory, Moscow and Minsk said on Tuesday.
Putin on March 25 said he would station tactical nuclear arms on Russia's ally, a move that drew widespread criticism.
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 Warsaw (AFP) April 1, 2023 
Ukraine has ordered 100 Rosomak multi-purpose armoured vehicles, which are made in Poland under a Finnish license, Poland's prime minister said on Saturday.
"I bring an order placed yesterday by (Ukrainian) Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal for 100 Rosomaks that will be fabricated here," Mateusz Morawiecki said during a visit to the Rosomak manufacturing site in the southern Polish town of Siemia ... more |
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 Tokyo (AFP) April 5, 2023 
Japan will begin offering aid to the militaries of "like-minded countries" under new rules announced Wednesday, as Tokyo builds a more proactive defence strategy to address growing regional threats.
The new framework will be separate from other types of aid offered by Japan, and will specifically target "enhancing the security and deterrence capabilities of like-minded countries", the govern ... more |
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 Montreal, Canada (SPX) Mar 29, 2023 
Who do children prefer to learn from? Previous research has shown that even infants can identify the best informant. But would preschoolers prefer learning from a competent robot over an incompetent human?
According to a new paper by Concordia researchers published in the Journal of Cognition and Development, the answer largely depends on age.
The study compared two groups of prescho ... more |
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 New York (AFP) March 31, 2023 
US officials filed suit Friday against Norfolk Southern, seeking financial penalties after the company's toxic rail derailment in Ohio led to residential evacuations in early February.
The civil complaint against Norfolk Southern asks a federal court to "hold defendants accountable for unlawfully polluting the nation's waterways and to ensure it pays the full cost of the environmental cleanu ... more |
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 New York (AFP) March 30, 2023 
The United States said Thursday that reprisals by China over a visit by Taiwan's president would not alter US policy, insisting that such stops are nothing new.
China has warned the United States that it is "playing with fire" over the trip by President Tsai Ing-wen, who is in New York on what is officially a transit stopover on her way to Latin America.
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 Almaty, Kazakhstan (AFP) March 27, 2023 
Kazakhstan's president on Monday hailed "eternal friendship" with Beijing as he met with the ruling party chief in China's Xinjiang region.
Beijing has long been accused of rights violations against the Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities in the northwestern region.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, a Mandarin speaker, welcomed the "deepening all-round cooperation with China" as he ... more |
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