Japan Rejoins Space Race With Successful H-2A Launch
Tanegashima Japan The 174 foot H 2A rocket launched from this island lifting a satellite into orbit marking Japan and China’s race for regional space leadership. Science Minister Nakayama hailed the success as a critical breakthrough after the 2003 failure and amid plans for asteroid sample return and lunar ambitions.
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Faith and values Pope skips Angelus amid recovery
Pope John Paul II will not lead Sundays prayers for the first time in 26 years as doctors advise silence after tracheotomy surgery. A top Vatican official will bless the crowd at St. Peter's Square during the Angelus of hope while the pope rests at Gemelli hospital. Blood tests show no infection and a Monday medical bulletin is expected.
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West African leaders lift sanctions after Togo president resigns
ECOWAS announces sanctions lifted after Faure Gnassingbe resigns as military installed leader. AU warns elections must be fair and transparent. Niger Benin Ghana Mali Nigeria presidents to meet in Lome to discuss April vote and democratic reforms. Parliament names Bonfoh Abbass interim president.
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Russia Iran delay sign nuclear fuel deal at Bushehr plant
Russia and Iran postpone the fuel supply agreement for the Bushehr reactor amid timing disputes. Officials expect the pact to be signed soon after discussions focus on returning spent fuel to Russia to curb weaponization risks. Alexander Rumyantsev and Gholamreza Aghazadeh were set to sign.
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