NASA astronauts riding SpaceX capsule poised for weekend return, weather permitting

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The two NASA astronauts who rode to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX's new Crew Dragon are due to return on Sunday (Aug 2) after...

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UAE starts up first Arab nuclear plant

August 1, 2020August 1, 2020

[caption id="attachment_8489" align="alignnone" width="953"] The UAE has substantial oil and gas reserves but has made huge investments in developing alternatives, including solar energy and now...

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UAE’s nuclear power plant: Energy and politics

August 1, 2020August 1, 2020

[caption id="attachment_8492" align="alignnone" width="989"] The Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the United Arab Emirates is being built at a cost of $22.4 billion [/caption] DUBAI:...

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Kuwait bans flights to 31 ‘high risk’ countries due to coronavirus

August 1, 2020August 1, 2020

[caption id="attachment_8495" align="alignnone" width="953"] A Kuwait Airways plane is seen at Kuwait International Airport on Dec 9, 2016. [/caption] DUBAI: Kuwait has banned until further...

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Trump says will ban TikTok in the US

August 1, 2020August 1, 2020

[caption id="attachment_8486" align="alignnone" width="967"] FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to a crowd of supporters, flanked by a line of local law enforcement, as...

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Hurricane Isaias lashes the Bahamas as it bears down on Florida

August 1, 2020August 1, 2020

[caption id="attachment_8498" align="alignnone" width="960"] Residents fill and collect sand bags before the expected arrival of Hurricane Isaias in Doral, Florida, US Jul 31, 2020. [/caption]...

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Russia preparing mass vaccination against COVID-19 for October

August 1, 2020August 1, 2020

[caption id="attachment_8483" align="alignnone" width="967"] FILE PHOTO: A scientist prepares samples during the research and development of a vaccine against COVID-19 at a laboratory of BIOCAD...

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US says unlikely to use China, Russia COVID-19 vaccine as race heats up

August 1, 2020August 1, 2020

[caption id="attachment_8480" align="alignnone" width="966"] FILE PHOTO: A woman holds a small bottle labeled with a "Vaccine COVID-19" sticker and a medical syringe. [/caption] WASHINGTON: America's...

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Florida teen accused of masterminding Twitter hack that hit Biden, Musk

August 1, 2020

A 17-year-old Florida boy masterminded the hacking of celebrity accounts on Twitter Inc, including those of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and Tesla Chief Executive...

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Cathay Pacific offers early retirement scheme to older pilots

August 1, 2020August 1, 2020

Cathay Pacific Airways said it will offer a voluntary scheme to its Hong Kong-based pilots who are approaching retirement age to leave the group early,...