Kenya to launch first operational satellite next week
Kenya will launch its first operational satellite next week in a landmark achievement for the country's space program, the government said on Monday.
Space Exploration
Apr 3, 2023
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Dominican border wall threatens environment, mangroves
The anti-migrant wall being built in the northwest of the Dominican Republic crisscrosses a thick mangrove forest and threatens the ecosystem by depriving it of water, environmental groups warn.
Environment
Mar 31, 2023
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Japan aborts launch of new rocket carrying missile sensor
Japan's space agency aborted the inaugural launch of its next-generation H3 rocket on Friday after the auxiliary booster engines failed to ignite, officials said.
Space Exploration
Feb 17, 2023
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New legislation bans Russian soldiers from using smartphones
Russian lawmakers have approved a bill prohibiting military personnel from using smartphones on duty, a move intended to stop sensitive information from appearing on social media.
Internet
Feb 19, 2019
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Israeli defense official sacked for information breach
Israel's Defense Ministry says it has dismissed a senior official for a "serious information security breach."
Security
Dec 28, 2015
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Israel's new missile defense system passes test
Israel successfully tested its newest missile defense system on Wednesday, a key step toward making the third and final leg of the country's three-part defense system operational by next year, the defense ministry said.
Engineering
Nov 20, 2013
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Singapore fumes as air pollution hits 16-year high (Update)
Singaporeans rolled back military training, kept cough-stricken children indoors and considered wearing protective masks to work after a smoky haze triggered by forest fires in neighboring Indonesia caused air pollution to ...
Environment
Jun 18, 2013
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Cyberattacks a growing irritant in US-China ties
(AP)—Signs are growing that the sustained surge in cyberattacks emanating from China is imperiling its relations with the U.S., lending urgency to fledgling efforts by both governments to engage on the issue.
Internet
May 8, 2013
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Brazil to begin rebuilding its burned Antarctic base
Three navy supply ships will head for Antarctica next month to begin rebuilding a Brazilian naval base destroyed by a deadly fire in February, Defense Minister Celso Amorim said Monday.
Earth Sciences
Sep 17, 2012
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London 2012 security: 'Sonic weapon' to be used
Britain's Defense Ministry says an acoustic device that can be used as a "sonic weapon" will be deployed during the London Olympics.
Other
May 15, 2012
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