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China conducts military drills in South China Sea

BEIJING, April 7, 2024 (AFP) - China conducted military "combat patrols" Sunday in the disputed South China Sea, its army…

What do scientists hope to learn from total solar eclipse in US?

By Lucie AUBOURG WASHINGTON, April 7, 2024 (AFP) - When a rare total solar eclipse sweeps across North America on…

Why unprotected eclipse gazing will leave you seeing stars

WASHINGTON, April 7, 2024 (AFP) - Just a single, unguarded glance at a solar eclipse can result in a lifetime…

Taiwan slams Bolivia for quake solidarity with China

Taiwan's foreign minister lashed out at Bolivia Saturday for expressing solidarity with China following an earthquake that struck the island…

US, Russian, Belarus ISS colleagues return to Earth

A NASA astronaut, a Russian cosmonaut and Belarus's first ever space traveller on Saturday returned to Earth safely after a…

Philippines, US, Australia, Japan to hold joint drills in disputed sea

MANILA, April 6, 2024 (AFP) - The United States, Australia, Japan and the Philippines will hold joint naval and air…

Israeli army says body of hostage recovered from Gaza

JERUSALEM, April 6, 2024 (AFP) - Israel's army said on Saturday its troops recovered the body of a hostage abducted…

Taiwan helicopters pluck quake-stranded tourists to safety

HUALIEN, Taiwan, April 6, 2024 (AFP) - Taiwan rescue helicopters flew sorties Saturday to pluck tourists to safety after a…

Russia evacuates almost 4,500 people after dam burst

MOSCOW, April 6, 2024 (AFP) - Russia on Saturday said it had evacuated almost 4,500 people in the Orenburg region…

Muhammad Ali’s ‘Thrilla in Manila’ shorts up for auction

The shorts worn by Muhammad Ali in his legendary "Thrilla in Manila" boxing match are up for grabs at Sotheby's…

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