Comet lander Philae rests in cliff shadow on 67P
European Space Agency scientists report Philae the comet lander is lying in the shadow of a cliff on 67P Churyumov Gerasimenko risking solar panel power. The device transmitted data showing instruments work, as teams decide whether to attempt repositioning before its main battery wanes.
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IS and Nusra Front announce Syria accord to halt infighting
IS militants and al-Qaida's Nusra Front leaders met at a northern Syria farmhouse last week and agreed to suspend hostilities and cooperate against common foes. The deal could complicate U.S. strategy, which relies on arming moderate rebels, as IS and Nusra could coordinate against coalition airstrikes and ground operations. The groups have battled for months to dominate the anti-Assad rebellion.
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Images revive wonder as Philae selfie captures space
Retro style photographs from a distant comet deliver a primal awe of space exploration. A black and white rocky surface image from 311 million miles away shows the Philae lander with one foot in view, marking a fragile human foothold amid harsh, alien landscapes. The achievement combines advanced imaging tech with remarkable science.
Liberia lifts Ebola emergency amid rising West Africa cases
Liberia's President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf announced the end of the state of emergency tied to the Ebola outbreak, citing progress while cautioning the fight continues. Mali reports a fourth Ebola death in its capital as Doctors Without Borders plans accelerated trials to find a treatment, with hotspots near the Sierra Leone border and Guinea affected as schools remain closed and mobility controls ease.
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