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Russia says to use Int’l Space Station until 2028

Vladivostok, Russia | Xinhua | The Russian government has decided to extend the operation of its segment on the International Space Station (ISS) until 2028, said Yuri Borisov, head of the Russian space agency Roscosmos on Wednesday. According to Russia’s Interfax News Agency, Borisov made the announcement during a meeting …

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World Health Organisation at 75

Science, Solutions and Solidarity ensure the United Nations health agency remains central to protecting future health COMMENT | Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus | Turning history’s page on its deadliest conflict, countries came together in 1948 to heal a bloodied world. After years of war, distrust and pain, nations across the globe forged a …

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Spain sees 2nd hottest March in 21st century

Madrid, Spain | Xinhua |  The latest data from the Spanish State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) on Tuesday showed that last month was the second hottest March of the 21st century recorded in the country, with the least rainfall in about 30 years. Despite a spell of freezing weather at the …

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Lula calls for national unity to rebuild Brazil

Sao Paulo, Brazil | Xinhua | Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday called for national unity to rebuild Brazil. He made the appeal on the eve of his 100th day in office while reviewing the main measures his administration has taken since he took office on Jan. …

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World food prices decline for 12th consecutive month

Rome, Italy | Xinhua | World food prices declined for the 12th consecutive month in March, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported on Friday. It was the first time the index has fallen for a full year. FAO’s broad Food Price Index slipped 2.1 percent in March, and it …

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