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New Russian weapon can travel 27 times the speed of sound
New Russian weapon can travel 27 times the speed of sound
MOSCOW, Dec 29: A new intercontinental weapon that can fly 27 times the speed of sound became operational Friday, Russia’s defense minister reported to President Vladimir Putin, bolstering the country’s nuclear strike capability.
Dec 29, 2019
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US astronaut sets record for longest spaceflight by a woman
US astronaut sets record for longest spaceflight by a woman
WASHINGTON, Dec 29: A U.S. astronaut set a record Saturday for the longest single spaceflight by a woman, breaking the old mark of 288 days with about two months left in her mission.
Dec 29, 2019
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Warm clothes, nutritious foods distributed to Rautes
Warm clothes, nutritious foods distributed to Rautes
SURKHET, Dec 29: The Rautes living in the forest of Gurash rural municipality in Dailekh district have been provided with warm clothes and nutritious food after the Rautes' chief called for humanitarian assistance.
Dec 29, 2019
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Schools shut down for five days
Schools shut down for five days
LAHAN, Dec 29: All schools in Siraha municipality have been closed for five days, starting today due to the increasing
Dec 29, 2019
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Serena Williams aces AP Female Athlete of the Decade honors
Serena Williams aces AP Female Athlete of the Decade honors
WASHINGTON, Dec 29: Serena Williams dominated the decade, on the court and in conversation.
Dec 29, 2019
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Under weight of family tragedy, LSU coach crafts big win
Under weight of family tragedy, LSU coach crafts big win
ATLANTA, DEC 29: Steve Ensminger wiped tears from his eyes after first walking onto the football field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium for LSU’s pregame warmups.
Dec 29, 2019
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N Korea begins key meeting before year-end deadline for US
N Korea begins key meeting before year-end deadline for US
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, Dec 29: North Korea has opened a high-profile political conference to discuss how to overcome “harsh trials and difficulties,” state media reported Sunday, days before a year-end deadline set by Pyongyang for Washington to make concessions in nuclear negotiations.
Dec 29, 2019
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Revoke unscientific tax on community forests, FECOFUN demands
Revoke unscientific tax on community forests, FECOFUN demand...
POKHARA, Dec 29: The Federation of Community Forest Users Nepal (FECOFUN) has demanded that the triple taxation imposed on the community forests across the country be repealed, deeming it to be 'unscientific' one
Dec 29, 2019
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Plane crash kills 5, including LSU coach’s daughter-in-law
Plane crash kills 5, including LSU coach’s daughter-in-law
ATLANTA, DEC 29: A small plane en route to a college football playoff game crashed into a post office parking lot in Louisiana shortly after takeoff Saturday, killing five people, including a well-known sports reporter who was the daughter-in-law of one of the team’s coaches.
Dec 29, 2019
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Australia rout New Zealand by 247 runs, seal series
Australia rout New Zealand by 247 runs, seal series
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Nathan Lyon grabbed four wickets as Australia completed a crushing 247-run victory on day four of the Boxing Day test against New Zealand on Sunday that gave the hosts an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
Dec 29, 2019