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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  
China propping up Russia's economy: NATO chiefBrussels (AFP) April 5, 2023 NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday China was sustaining Russia's economy in the face of Western sanctions over the Ukraine war, as the alliance frets over closer Beijing-Moscow ties. ... 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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Macron says 'counting' on Xi to 'bring Russia to its senses'Beijing (AFP) April 6, 2023 French President Emmanuel Macron told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday that he was counting on him to "bring Russia to its senses" over its war in Ukraine. ... more 
China vows 'resolute' response to high-level US meet with Taiwan leaderBeijing (AFP) April 5, 2023 China's foreign ministry on Thursday condemned the meeting between US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen in California, state media Xinhua reported. ... more  
Chinese tourists to Taiwan Strait shrug off beefed-up security patrolsPingtan, China (AFP) April 6, 2023 Tourist groups visiting Pingtan Island - one of the closest points in southeastern China to Taiwan - braved blustery seaside weather on Thursday and shrugged off the boosted maritime patrols in the flashpoint waters beyond them. ... more 
Solomons 'disqualifies' pro-Taiwan ex-provincial leaderSydney (AFP) April 6, 2023 The pro-China Solomon Islands government has reportedly "disqualified" a former provincial leader because of his defiant refusal to recognise Beijing over Taipei. ... more |
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China deploys warships near Taiwan after Tsai-McCarthy meetingTaipei (AFP) April 6, 2023 China deployed warships through waters around Taiwan on Thursday as it vowed a "firm and forceful" response to the island's president meeting US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. ... more  
Musk's Twitter tags US radio NPR as 'state-affiliated'Washington (AFP) April 5, 2023 Twitter drew the anger of venerable US radio broadcaster NPR on Wednesday after the social media platform owned by Elon Musk tagged the news giant as a state-backed entity. ... more 
US talks show Taiwan 'not isolated': President TsaiSimi Valley, United States (AFP) April 5, 2023 US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy welcomed Taiwan's president in California on Wednesday, in a meeting she said reassured the island's people they were "not isolated" in the face of rising Chinese anger. ... 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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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 
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 |
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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.
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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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 Moscow (AFP) April 5, 2023 
UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi met with Russian officials in Kaliningrad on Wednesday for talks to ensure the safety of the Moscow-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine.
His trip to the Russian exclave, which is wedged between Poland and Lithuania, came a week after he visited the embattled plant, where he said he was working on a safety plan that would suit both Kyiv and Moscow. ... more |
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 Washington (AFP) April 2, 2023 
Twitter has removed the gold "verified" marker from the New York Times' main account, as CEO Elon Musk bashed the news organization as "propaganda" on Sunday and the platform transitioned to a paid verification scheme.
Musk took over the microblogging platform last year and made a priority of opening the "blue checkmark," indicating an authentic account, to paying subscribers.
The site a ... more |
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Moscow (AFP) April 5, 2023
UN nuclear chief Rafael Grossi met with Russian officials in Kaliningrad on Wednesday for talks to ensure the safety of the Moscow-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine.
His trip to the Russian exclave, which is wedged between Poland and Lithuania, came a week after he visited the embattled plant, where he said he was working on a safety plan that would suit both Kyiv and Moscow. ... more |
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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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 Seoul (AFP) April 5, 2023 
South Korea and the United States on Wednesday staged joint air drills involving at least one US nuclear-capable B-52H strategic bomber, Seoul's military said.
North Korea views such exercises as rehearsals for invasion, and has responded to other recent drills with a spate of increasingly provocative banned weapons tests.
In recent weeks it has tested what state media described as an un ... more |
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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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 Ankara (AFP) April 5, 2023 
Turkey has closed its airspace to flights from the Iraqi Kurdish city of Sulaimaniyah, blaming increased activity of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), the foreign ministry announced Wednesday.
Ankara shut down air links on Monday and the freeze on flights would last until at least July 3 before being reviewed, said the ministry statement.
"This decision has been taken in the context of ... more |
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