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'Flying Brain' Set for Space Launch Today, Will Tail German Astronaut in ISS
The basketball-sized device called CIMON — shortened from Crew Interactive MObile CompanioN — was described as a "flying brain" by Manfred Jaumann, head of microgravity payloads at Airbus.
'We are Putting Out a Damn Paper Tomorrow': Capital Gazette Reporters Fight On
Six reporters at the Capital Gazette churned out a paper despite a gunman stormed inside the publication, killed five and injured several people inside the office in Annapolis, Maryland.
Prince William Visits Flashpoint Jerusalem Mosque Compound
Since Israel occupied Arab east Jerusalem in the Six-Day War of 1967, hardline Jewish activists have campaigned for the right to pray inside the mosque compound itself, the most inflammatory single issue of the Middle East conflict.
Inner Mongolia Drought Causes Rat 'Plague': Report
Rodents are a common problem throughout Inner Mongolia's huge and sprawling prairies, and adapt relatively well to dry weather.
With Justice Kennedy's Retirement Trump Gets Historic Chance to Shift Supreme Court to Right
Kennedy's departure at the end of July will give Trump the opportunity to appoint his second justice to the nine-seat bench, which exerts a deep and far-reaching influence on American life.
Migrant Rescue Ship in Limbo as EU Nations Hammer Out Solidarity Deal
After days of bickering over the migrants' fate, five EU nations -- Italy, Malta, France, Portugal and Spain -- gave the green light to take in a share of those on board, according to Italian media.
Pakistan May be Placed in FATF's 'Grey List' for Financially Aiding Terrorism: Reports
The Pakistani delegation will inform the FATF of the action plan drafted by the government to avoid sanctions, a report said.
China Steps up Surveillance With Flock of Robotic Doves in Muslim-majority Xinjiang
More than 30 military and government agencies have deployed the birdlike drones and other devices in at least five provinces in recent years, Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported.
Pentagon Eyes Temporary Camps for Immigrants at Two Bases
Defence Secretary Jim Mattis, speaking to reporters during a flight to Alaska, did not specify the names of the bases or say whether they would house immigrant children or their parents, or both.
War, Wine and Wonders: Hopefuls Vie for Place on UNESCO Heritage List
Getting on the World Heritage List could be a major boon for the nominees, as being deemed of 'outstanding universal value' can boost tourist numbers and bring in funding.
Vatican Convicts Ex-Diplomat of Child Porn Distribution
Monsignor Carlo Capella admitted to viewing the images during what he called a period of "fragility" and interior crisis sparked by a job transfer to the Vatican embassy in Washington.
Pakistanis Transferred $15 Billion Abroad During Financial Year 2016-17: Report
During the financial year 2016-17 USD 15.253 billion were transferred abroad by Pakistani citizens through normal banking channels. The committee led by 12 experts suggested that during the same period a substantial amount of transfers took place from Pak...
Michael Cohen's Photo With Tom Arnold Fuels Trump Tape Speculation
Media had earlier reported Arnold would be doing a show to investigate rumoured recordings of the US President.
Indian-Origin Woman, Ex-Lover Get Over 20 years Jail For Poisoning Husband in Australia
Initially it was thought that the man died of a cardiac arrest, but autopsy found traces of cyanide in his body.
Trump Targets EB-5 Visas After H1-B, Asks Congress to Tweak or Trash It
EB-5 investor visa programme allocates up to 10,000 visas annually to foreign nationals, with a per country cap of seven per cent.
Ten Days After Trump-Kim Summit Hard Work Yet to Begin
Many observers were disappointed that the short statement of intent signed by the two leaders was not more clear on the definition of denuclearisation, fearing Kim plans to keep his hard-won deterrent.