Who wants to go to the moon? Europe names astronaut candidates
PARIS, France (AFP) - The European Space Agency announced a team of seven astronauts on Wednesday to train for NASA's Artemis…
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‘Drink it anyway’: Syria water woes peak in cholera outbreak
AL-KASRAH, Syria (AFP) - In a Syria hospital crowded with women and wailing children, Ahmad al-Mohammad writhed in pain beside…
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Putin’s troop call-up will prolong but not win war: experts
by Sylvie LANTEAUME Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Western experts predicted Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin's new…
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Babies in the womb react differently to flavors: researchers
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) - Babies in the womb are big fans of carrots but not so much leafy green…
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UN chief wants ‘action’ to address climate loss, damage payments
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) -- The United Nations chief said Wednesday it was time for "meaningful action" on the…
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Siversk hunkers down as Ukraine advances towards Lugansk
by Emmanuel PARISSE Agence France-Presse SIVERSK, Ukraine (AFP) -- "Don't worry, it's us" who are firing, said Nataliya, a shopkeeper…
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Global Fund raises $14.25 billion to end HIV, TB and malaria
by Issam AHMED Agence France-Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria…
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Neptune’s delicate rings captured in new Webb image
Paris, France (AFP) by Daniel Lawler The James Webb Space Telescope has turned its gaze away from the deep…
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China calls for ‘ceasefire through dialogue’ following Putin address on Ukraine
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China called Wednesday for a "ceasefire through dialogue and consultation" following Russian President Vladimir Putin's address…
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Markets drop as Fed hike looms, Putin move lifts dollar and oil
HONG KONG, China (AFP) -- Stocks fell Wednesday ahead of what many expect to be a third successive jumbo rate…
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