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Rocket failure casts spotlight on risks of space flight
Oct29

Rocket failure casts spotlight on risks of space flight

Washington (AFP) – The explosion of a privately owned rocket on its way toward the International Space Station cast a spotlight on the risks involved with NASAs reliance on the fledgling commercial space industry, experts said Wednesday.The accident was the first major setback since private companies stepped in to replace US access to space...

Russia angers Ukraine with backing for rebel polls
Oct28

Russia angers Ukraine with backing for rebel polls

Moscow (AFP) – Russia announced Tuesday it will recognise separatist polls in Ukraine next weekend, fuelling tensions with the countrys newly elected pro-Western leaders as they negotiate on forming a coalition government.The rebel elections on Sunday should go ahead as agreed, and Russia will recognise the results, Foreign Minister Sergei...