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  Washington DC (UPI) Apr 8, 2025 A Soyuz rocket with NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and two Russian cosmonauts on board docked with the International Space Station early Tuesday, following a three-hour, 10-minute flight from launch in Kazakhstan. Capture between the rocket and the orbiting space laboratory was confirmed at 4:57 a.m. EDT over western Russian. The spacecraft with its three crew members on board launched at 10:47 a.m. local time - 1:47 a.m. EDT - from the Russia-controlled Baikonur Cosmodrome in the former Sov ... read more |
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During Japan trip, NATO chief warns of Chinese military expansionWashington DC (UPI) Apr 8, 2025 NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned of China's military expansion while aiming to improve economic ties with Japan during a two-day visit on Tuesday and Wednesday. ... more  
Ukraine says captured two Chinese nationals fighting for RussiaKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 9, 2025 President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Ukrainian troops had captured two Chinese citizens fighting alongside Russian forces, with Kyiv demanding an explanation from Beijing. ... more
US may pull 10,000 troops from eastern EuropeWashington (AFP) April 8, 2025 The United States could withdraw 10,000 troops from eastern Europe, NBC News reported Tuesday, in a move some analysts fear would embolden Russia. ... more 
Russia arrests soldier for planning to blow up military dormMoscow (AFP) April 4, 2025 Russia arrested a soldier on suspicion of planning to blow himself up on Ukrainian orders near a military cadet dorm in the Moscow region, the FSB security service said Friday. ... more |
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Macron calls for 'strong action' if Russia continues to 'refuse peace'Paris (AFP) April 6, 2025 French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday called for "strong action" if Russia continued "to refuse peace", days after a Russian ballistic missile killed nine children in Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown. ... more |
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Russian strike kills 16 in Ukraine leader's home city, children among deadKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 4, 2025 A Russian ballistic missile strike on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's home city of Kryvyi Rig killed 16 people on Friday, six of them children, authorities said. ... more 
Zelensky says attacks 'increasing' as 2 killed in missile and drone attacksKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 6, 2025 President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Sunday that Moscow is increasing its aerial bombardment after Russia mounted a "massive" missile and drone attack on Ukraine overnight, killing two people and wounding at least seven. ... more  
North Korea's Kim fires new sniper rifle while visiting troopsSeoul (AFP) April 5, 2025 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has test-fired a newly developed sniper rifle, state media said Saturday, as he inspected special forces whose training he said bolstered "actual war capability for guaranteeing victory". ... more  
Yana, a 130,000-year-old baby mammoth, goes under the scalpelYakutsk, Russia (AFP) April 9, 2025 Making incisions and carefully taking samples, the scientists at a laboratory in Russia's far east looked like pathologists carrying out a post-mortem. ... more |
 
Finland's colossal bomb shelters a model for jittery EuropeHelsinki (AFP) April 4, 2025 Swimming pools, playgrounds and amusement parks: Finland's underground facilities, which can double as bomb shelters, have emerged as an inspiring approach as Europe ramps up preparedness after Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Yana, a 130,000-year-old baby mammoth, goes under the scalpel Yakutsk, Russia (AFP) April 4, 2025 Making incisions and carefully taking samples, the scientists at a laboratory in Russia's far east looked like pathologists carrying out a post-mortem. ... more  
Cuba looks to sun to solve its energy crisisCienfuegos, Cuba (AFP) April 4, 2025 Not far from the ruins of an unfinished nuclear power plant in the Cuban province of Cienfuegos, hundreds of workers are hastily installing 44,000 solar panels as the island seeks once again to reduce its reliance on oil to escape an energy crisis. ... more  
Cuba looks to sun to solve its energy crisisCienfuegos, Cuba (AFP) April 4, 2025 Not far from the ruins of an unfinished nuclear power plant in the Cuban province of Cienfuegos, hundreds of workers are hastily installing 44,000 solar panels as the island seeks once again to reduce its reliance on oil to escape an energy crisis. ... more  
Kazakhstan discovers its 'largest' rare earths depositAlmaty, Kazakhstan (AFP) April 2, 2025 Kazakhstan discovered its largest deposit of rare earth metals, containing around one million tonnes of the elements that are seen as vital for the future economy, the Central Asian country said Wednesday. ... more |
Russia bans Japanese NGO amid disputed islands rowMoscow (AFP) April 7, 2025 Russia said Monday it had outlawed a Japanese group calling for the return of a disputed island chain annexed by Moscow during World War II, amid simmering tensions with Tokyo. ... more 
Russian strike on Ukraine leader's home city kills fourKharkiv, Ukraine (AFP) April 3, 2025 A Russian ballistic missile strike killed at least four people and wounded 17 others in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's home city of Kryvyi Rig on Wednesday, authorities said. ... more 
NATO presses to keep Trump on board, but is he hobbling alliance?Brussels, Belgium (AFP) April 2, 2025 Nervous US allies at NATO are scrambling to keep President Donald Trump engaged by upping defence spending, vowing to take the reins on Ukraine and queueing for face time at the White House. ... more 
China ready for 'constructive role' to end Ukraine war, FM tells Russian state mediaMoscow (AFP) April 1, 2025 China is ready to play a "constructive role" in ending the war in Ukraine but backs Russia in defending its "interests", top diplomat Wang Yi told Russian state news agency Ria Novosti in an interview published on Tuesday. ... more |
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Sweden investing $10 mn to modernise civil defence bunkersStockholm (AFP) April 1, 2025 Sweden, where authorities have warned that the country should prepare for the risk of war, has announced a 100-million krona ($10-million) investment to check and renovate its civil defence shelters. ... more  
Finland to withdraw from anti-personnel rban treatyHelsinki (AFP) April 1, 2025 Finland's prime minister said Tuesday the country plans to withdraw from the international treaty banning anti-personnel mines, the latest signatory moving to ditch the ban over threats from Russia. ... more  
UK unveils new rules to monitor those working for Russian govtLondon (AFP) April 1, 2025 The UK government said Tuesday that anyone working in Britain for the Russian state will have to register on a new list launching in July or face jail. ... more 
Trump 'angry' at Putin for criticizing Zelensky's legitimacyWashington DC (UPI) Mar 30, 2025 President Donald Trump said Sunday that he was "angry" at Russian President Vladimir Putin for comments he made criticizing the legitimacy of Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky. ... more |
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Putin calls dismissing U.S. interest in Greenland a 'profound mistake'Washington DC (UPI) Mar 28, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin said it would be a "profound mistake" to dismiss American interest in taking control of Greenland, but added it is of no concern to his country. ... more |
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Trump prompts US allies to reopen nuclear weapons debateParis (AFP) Mar 28, 2025 Donald Trump's attacks on NATO and the established world order are undermining the confidence of its allies under the US security umbrella, fuelling fears of an eventual proliferation of nuclear weapons, experts told AFP. ... more 
Putin calls to remove Zelensky, 'finish off' Ukrainian troopsMurmansk, Russia (AFP) Mar 28, 2025 Russian President Vladimir Putin called Friday for a "transitional administration" to be put in place in Ukraine and vowed his army would "finish off" Ukrainian troops, in hardline remarks as US President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire. ... more
China's top diplomat Wang Yi to visit Russia for Ukraine talksBeijing (AFP) Mar 28, 2025 Top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi will visit Russia next week for talks on issues including the resolution of the war in Ukraine, both countries said on Friday. ... more 
Myanmar junta celebrates itself with military pageantNaypyidaw, Myanmar (AFP) Mar 27, 2025 Myanmar's junta chief insisted Thursday that a planned election will go ahead despite the country's spiralling civil war, in a speech to thousands of soldiers and dignitaries at the annual Armed Forces Day parade. ... more |
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