Solar eclipse on Mars shows the planet partially covered in darkness in new NASA images
As Americans gear up for the total solar eclipse in April, eclipse watchers can feast their eyes on a similar astronomical event that partially shadowed Mars. NASA‘s Perseverance rover captured images of Mars’ moon, Phobos, traversing…
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South Korea says North Korea has fired cruise missiles, adding to provocative run in weapons tests
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Wednesday fired multiple cruise missiles into the sea in its fifth test of such weapons since January, South Korea’s military said, extending a streak…
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Man wanted in Massachusetts for murder rearrested in Kenya after a week-long escape
NAIROBI, Kenya — A man wanted in Massachusetts to face murder charges was has been rearrested, a week after he dramatically escaped from police custody, Kenyan police said Wednesday. Kevin Adam…
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Young Sri Lankan died after repeatedly seeking help from Australian hospital
An inquest has begun into the death of a Sri Lankan who sought help several times from Adelaide emergency departments during the COVID pandemic. The SA Coroners Court heard Sri…
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Mexico says it seized 20 tons of meth from a drug lab in Sonora state
MEXICO CITY — Mexican law enforcement agencies said Monday they seized over 20 tons of methamphetamine at the biggest drug lab found during the current administration. The Mexican navy said Monday…
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Khan supporters and other Pakistani parties block highways to protest election results
QUETTA, Pakistan — Thousands of supporters of Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan and members of other political parties blocked key highways and started a daylong strike in the volatile…
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Foreign aid drops sharply as Taliban abuses jeopardize the Afghan health system, group says
ISLAMABAD — Human Rights Watch said Monday that Afghanistan’s public health system has been hit hard following a sharp reduction in foreign assistance, coupled with serious Taliban abuses against women and…
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Egypt is threatening to void its decades-old peace treaty with Israel. What does that mean?
JERUSALEM — It was a warm handshake between the unlikeliest of statesmen, conducted under the beaming gaze of President Jimmy Carter. Sunlight streamed through the trees at Camp David, Maryland, as…
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Qatar frees 8 retired Indian navy officers whose death sentences over alleged spying were commuted
NEW DELHI — Qatar has freed eight retired Indian navy officers who had been given death sentences for alleged spying that were commuted last year, India’s Foreign Ministry said on Monday.…
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The Israeli military says it has rescued 2 hostages from captivity in the Gaza Strip
RAFAH, Gaza Strip — The Israeli military said it rescued two hostages from captivity in the Gaza Strip early Monday, marking a small but symbolically significant success in its quest to…
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