China's launches mission with first civilian to space station
China sent three astronauts to its Tiangong space station on Tuesday, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time as it pursues plans to send a crewed mission to the Moon by the end of the decade.
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On Mexico-US border, fentanyl poses growing hidden danger
Elena Ruelas prepares a syringe of heroin, a drug that she has been using for 20 years. These days, however, it is almost certainly laced with potentially deadly fentanyl.
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Lula hosts South American leaders' summit in Brazil
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is hosting his fellow South American leaders Tuesday for a "retreat" aimed at strengthening ties in a region where left-wing governments are newly back in style.
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Europe stages summit to warn Moscow that Moldova is not alone
There may not be much time to discuss security strategy in detail, but a summit of up to 47 European leaders just outside Moldova's capital Chisinau should send Russia a powerful message.
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Critics say pandemic treaty text is 'step backwards'
As negotiations towards a new pandemic treaty pick up pace, observers warn of watered-down efforts to ensure equitable access to the medical products needed to battle future Covid-like threats.
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China's Shenzhou-16 mission takes off bound for space station
China sent three astronauts to its Tiangong space station on Tuesday, putting a civilian scientist into space for the first time as Beijing pursues plans to send a manned mission to the Moon by the end of the decade.
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Mourinho targets 6th European title as Sevilla seek to stay perfect
Roma manager Jose Mourinho has never lost a European final while Sevilla are six from six in Europa League finals. Something has to give in Budapest on Wednesday.
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Newgarden takes record $3.6 mn top prize for Indy 500 win
Josef Newgarden took a record top prize of $3.666 million from a record purse of $17,021,500 for winning the Indianapolis 500, IndyCar announced on Monday.
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North Korea confirms June launch of military spy satellite: KCNA
North Korea has confirmed it will launch a reconnaissance satellite in June, saying it is needed to monitor military movements of the United States and its partners in real time, state media reported Tuesday, citing a senior defence official.
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Chennai win fifth IPL crown as Dhoni eyes return next year
Indian cricket superstar M.S. Dhoni said he will look to return for the next IPL season after he led Chennai Super Kings to a record-equalling fifth title over Gujarat Titans in what many believed to be his last match.
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