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Chang'e-5 ascender touches down on moon as scheduled

The ascender of China's Chang'e-5 probe on Tuesday touched down on the moon as scheduled, according to the China National Space Administration.The ascender separated fr

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Former Uruguay president dies at aged 80

01:45 FormerUruguaypresidentTabare Vazquez died on Sunday in Montevideo of cancer at the age of 80.Vazquez made history as the small Latin American nation's first elected leftist leade

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Kuwait emir accepts post-election government resignation: KUNA

Kuwait’s prime minister submitted his government’s resignation on Sunday in a routine procedure after parliamentary elections that took place on Saturday, state news ag

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Japanese space capsule carrying asteroid rocks lands in Australia

The capsule of Japan's asteroid probe Hayabusa2 has landed safely in the remote Australian outback, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said on Sunday.It is carrying what scientists hope to

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Chang'e-5 ascender docks with orbital module in lunar orbit

The ascender of China's Chang'e-5 probe on Sunday rendezvoused and docked with the orbiter-returner combination in lunar orbit, the China National Space Administration

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Venezuela to hold parliamentary elections this Sunday

02:57 Venezuela is holding parliamentary elections this Sunday (December 6th). Control of the National Assembly now dominated by the opposition and its leader Juan Guaido is at stake.M

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Watch as thousands flee volcanic eruption

00:45 Indonesia's Mount Ili Lewotolok erupted Sunday, spouting a thick tower of debris 2.5 miles into the sky.Check out The China Report, our new weekly newsletter.Subscribe here!

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Biden will get first presidential intelligence briefing on Monday

U.S. President-elect Joe Biden will receive his first presidential intelligence briefing on Monday, Biden's office said.Following the briefing, Biden will meet with advisers, according to a short sta

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China's Chang'e-5 probe to execute soft landing on the moon

The Chang'e-5 probe's lander-ascender combination separated from its orbiter-returner combination at 4:30 a.m. BJT on Sunday, according to an announcement from the China National Space Administration

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Africa's confirmed COVID-19 cases pass 2.15 million mark: Africa CDC

VCG Image The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the African continent has reached 2,150,439, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Sunday.The continent

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China's Chang'e-5 lunar probe completes final brakes, prepares to land

China's Chang'e-5 lunar probe has successfully completed its second, also the final, braking on Sunday, as it prepares to land on the moon, according to the Lunar Explo

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Biden plans to name Blinken secretary of state: Bloomberg

The projected winner of the United States presidential election, Joe Biden, will name Antony Blinken his secretary of state, Bloomberg reported on Sunday, citing unidentified sources.Biden's chief of

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G20 determined to support African countries tackle COVID-19 impact

VCG Image The Group of Twenty (G20) will support African countries in overcoming the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the group said in a final communique on Sunday.South Africa President Cyri

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Africa's COVID-19 deaths near 50,000 mark: Africa CDC

VCG Image The number of COVID-19 related deaths in Africa is closing in on the 50,000 mark as the pandemic situation on the continent continues to cause worry among health professionals.Accord

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G20 leaders vow to safeguard Earth, adopt clean energy

The Group of 20 (G20) leaders on Sunday emphasized G20 commitments to safeguarding the planet and adopting clean energy, said a G20 statement.During the second day of the G20 Riyadh Summit, the Saudi

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U.S. formally withdraws from Open Skies Treaty

The United States has formally exited the 35-nation Open Skies Treaty which allows for unarmed surveillance flights over member countries, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Sunday.

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Ancient Greek god's bust found during Athens sewage work

A bust of the ancient god Hermes, in good condition, was discovered in central Athens during sewage work, authorities said Sunday.The Greek Culture Ministry said that the head, one of many that serve