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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  
Iran-Saudi deal boosts hopes for more Gulf cooperationTehran (AFP) April 6, 2023 Iran's resumption of diplomatic ties with long-time rival Saudi Arabia has raised the Islamic republic's hopes for improved security, economic and trade cooperation with its neighbours and within the Gulf. ... more 
French top diplomat in rare meeting with Iran counterpart in BeijingParis (AFP) April 7, 2023 France's foreign minister has held a rare face-to-face meeting with her Iranian counterpart in China, urging Tehran to release French nationals "arbitrarily detained" in Iran, the foreign ministry said Friday. ... more 
N. Korea confirms new Chinese ambassador started post in PyongyangSeoul (AFP) April 7, 2023 North Korea on Friday confirmed Beijing's new ambassador to Pyongyang has taken up his post in the nation's capital, after a rigid blockade maintained since the start of the pandemic. ... 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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Kremlin sees no prospect of Chinese mediation on UkraineMoscow (AFP) April 6, 2023 The Kremlin on Thursday said it saw no "prospect" for China to mediate the Ukraine conflict and that it had "no other way" than to press on with its offensive. ... more 
Macron says counting on Xi to 'bring Russia to its senses'Beijing (AFP) April 6, 2023 French President Emmanuel Macron called on his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping Thursday to "bring Russia to its senses" over Ukraine and urged him not to deliver weapons to Moscow. ... more  
US urges China to choose 'diplomacy' not 'pressure' on TaiwanWashington (AFP) April 6, 2023 The United States called Thursday on China to choose diplomacy rather than military pressure on Taiwan after Beijing deployed warships following a meeting by the island's leader with the US House speaker. ... more 
China sends warships and aircraft around Taiwan for second dayTaipei (AFP) April 7, 2023 China sent warships and aircraft near Taiwan for a second day on Friday and insisted the island remains "an inseparable part of China", after President Tsai Ing-wen angered Beijing by meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. ... more |
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Airbus to open 2nd plane assembly line in China, double outputBeijing (AFP) April 6, 2023 European planemaker Airbus said Thursday that it will double its production capacity in China, as it seeks to bolster its footprint in a crucial market and sidestep potential geopolitical risks. ... 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 
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 |
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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 
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 |
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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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 Moscow (AFP) April 6, 2023 
The Kremlin on Thursday said it saw no "prospect" for China to mediate the Ukraine conflict and that it had "no other way" than to press on with its offensive.
The comments came as French President Emmanuel Macron was in Beijing to try to dissuade China from supporting Moscow's campaign.
"Undoubtedly, China has a very effective and commanding potential for mediation," Kremlin spokesman ... 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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 Washington (AFP) April 7, 2023 
Secret documents that provide details of US and NATO plans to help prepare Ukraine for a spring offensive against Russia have spilled onto social media platforms, the New York Times reported on Thursday.
The Pentagon said it is assessing the reported security breach.
"We are aware of the reports of social media posts, and the Department is reviewing the matter," Deputy Press Secretary Sa ... 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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 Paris (AFP) April 7, 2023 
France's foreign minister has held a rare face-to-face meeting with her Iranian counterpart in China, urging Tehran to release French nationals "arbitrarily detained" in Iran, the foreign ministry said Friday.
Catherine Colonna, travelling with President Emmanuel Macron on his state visit to China, met Hossein Amir-Abdollahian in Beijing.
Amir-Abdollohian was leading the Iranian delegati ... more |
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 Frankfurt, Germany (AFP) April 3, 2023 
German arms firm Rheinmetall said Monday it would soon open a maintenance centre in Romania for military equipment used in Ukraine's battle against Russian forces.
The company said the "service hub" near Satu Mare in northern Romania, close to the border with Ukraine and Hungary, was set to become operational before the end of April.
The maintenance centre will "play a central role in ma ... 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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 Paris (AFP) April 5, 2023 
France's data regulator said on Wednesday it had received two complaints about the AI program ChatGPT, as European authorities deepened their scrutiny of the chatbot days after Italy banned it.
ChatGPT, created by US firm OpenAI, has provided a global hit by demonstrating an ability to generate essays, poems and conversations from the briefest of prompts - as well as passing tough exams. ... more |
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 Chiang Mai, Thailand (AFP) April 7, 2023 
Thailand's Chiang Mai was ranked the world's most polluted city on Friday, with authorities urging people to work from home to avoid the hazardous air.
Smoke from forest fires and farmers burning crop stubble has blanketed the popular tourist destination in recent weeks.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha held video talks with the leaders of neighbouring Myanmar and Laos to discuss the pro ... more |
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 Taipei (AFP) April 7, 2023  China sent warships and aircraft near Taiwan for a second day on Friday and insisted the island remains "an inseparable part of China", after President Tsai Ing-wen angered Beijing by meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Three Chinese warships sailed in waters surrounding the self-ruled island, while a fighter jet and an anti-submarine helicopter also crossed the island's air defenc ... more |
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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.
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