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Russia and Ukraine trade drone strikes ahead of Easter truce

Somalia president congratulates World Cup-bound referee Omar Artan

Vance in Islamabad for Iran talks overshadowed by mutual mistrust

After Artemis II, NASA looks to SpaceX, Blue Origin for Moon landings

Benin leans into painful past to attract tourists

Britain storm into Billie Jean King Cup finals with Australia thumping

'Howl at the Moon': NASA's bid to boost space enthusiasm

Russia and Ukraine set to begin Easter truce

Hawks clinch NBA playoff berth with win over Cavs

Trump administration reveals plans for massive Washington arch

Carney poised to win Canada majority but affordability pressure looms

Veteran Lawes eyes England return after signing for Sale

Courtney Lawes is eyeing a return to the England Test side at the age of 37, and perhaps a fifth Rugby World Cup next year, after he signed a one-year contract with Prem outfit Sale Sharks on Tuesday.

Australian soldier charged with war crimes in Afghanistan

One of Australia's most-decorated soldiers was charged Tuesday with murdering unarmed prisoners captured in Afghanistan, police said following a sweeping war crimes probe.

Nepal vows action against trekker rescue scam

Nepal's government has developed tough measures to stamp out insurance scams involving unnecessary helicopter rescues of trekkers, an official said Tuesday, a long-running racket threatening the country's vital tourism industry.

Oil prices rally, stocks edge up after Trump's latest Iran threat

Oil prices rose Tuesday while equities edged up tentatively as investors assessed Donald Trump's latest deadline for Iran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz or be "decimated".

'Charlie's Angels' stars reunite for show's 50th anniversary

The stars of legendary American crime drama "Charlie's Angels" reunited Monday at Los Angeles' PaleyFest to celebrate 50 years since the show catapulted the trio to fame.

Laughter, tears: historic day for astronaut Jenni Gibbons in Houston

Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons was at the heart of NASA's control room in Houston on Monday, supporting her Artemis II crewmates remotely during their flight around the Moon.

Former Wallaby 'Iceman' Foley to retire

Former Wallabies fly-half Bernard Foley, who played at two Rugby World Cups, will retire at the end of the current Japanese season aged 36, his club Kubota Spears said Tuesday.

Croatia finally landmine-free 30 years after war, but wounds remain

Davorin Cetin was cleaning a yard in a Croatian village when a landmine exploded metres away, leaving him badly injured and killing a close friend instantly.

Taiwan opposition leader in China: what you need to know

The leader of Taiwan's largest opposition party is in China for the first time in 10 years.

'Morale boost': NASA carries out Moon mission during tough year for science

As the four Artemis astronauts approached a high point of their lunar mission -- getting slung around the far side of the Moon -- NASA staffers crowded into Houston's famed mission control room Monday for a team photo.

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