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NASA's DART spacecraft hits target asteroid in first planetary defense test

September 28, 2022

NASA's DART spacecraft hits target asteroid in first planetary defense test

NASA's DART spacecraft successfully slammed into a distant asteroid at hypersonic speed on Monday.

September 27, 2022
Cuba legalises same-sex marriage, adoption after referendum on family code

Over 3.9m voters voted to ratify the code (66.9%), while 1.95m opposed ratification (33%), Alina Balseiro Gutierrez, president of the election commission, said on state-run television.
September 27, 2022
Ex-Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's funeral today; Modi, Kamala Harris among attendees

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was killed at a July 8 campaign rally.
September 26, 2022
Putin grants Russian citizenship to US whistleblower Snowden

In 2013, Snowden fled the United States and was given asylum in Russia.
September 26, 2022
Gunman kills 13 in Russian school, commits suicide

Russia's Investigative Committee, which handles major crimes, said it was looking into the attacker's suspected neo-Nazi links.
September 25, 2022
Nearly 750 detained in anti-mobilisation protests across Russia: Rights group

The demonstrations followed protests that erupted within hours after Putin, in a move to beef up his volunteer forces fighting in Ukraine, announced a call-up of experienced and skilled army reservists.
September 22, 2022
Biden supports India's bid for UNSC permanent seat; also backs Germany, Japan

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday reiterated the US' commitment to India getting a permanent seat on the Security Council to ensure it remains credible.

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