South Korea aborts first domestic rocket launch
South Korea halted its first domestically built rocket launch minutes before liftoff amid a technical glitch, delaying Seoul’s space ambitions four months after North Korea criticized its neighbor’s prior rocket. The two stage Naro rocket, built with Russian help, aimed to place a satellite observing the atmosphere and ocean into space from South Korean territory. Officials hoped a new attempt could occur within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
South Korea
North Korea
United Nations
North
Science Ministry
Yeom Ki-su
Peres Says Russia Might Reconsider Iran S-300 Sale
Israeli President Shimon Peres reported that Russia pledged to reconsider delivering S-300 air defense missiles to Iran. The pledge came after talks with President Medvedev in Sochi, citing concerns over stabilizing the Middle East and hindering potential strikes on Natanz and Bushehr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Shimon Peres
Kremlin
Iran
Israel
U.S
Dmitry Medvedev
Black Sea
Sochi
Peres
Medvedev
Middle East
Russia
United States
Natanz
Bushehr
Violence escalates as Kabul bank seized and election deadly
Insurgents stormed a Kabul bank killing three as violence mounted nationwide ahead of Afghanistan's presidential vote. At least six election workers died in separate attacks while US troops suffered non battle and roadside bomb fatalities. Officials noted 20 percent of voting materials undelivered with helicopters to aid distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kabul
NATO
Hamid Karzai
Abdullah Abdullah
Barack Obama
Afghanistan
Daoud Ali Najafi
Germany aims for one million electric cars by 2020
Germany approved a plan to place 1 million electric cars on the road by 2020, backed by 500 million euros in stimulus funds and 115 million for eight test regions. The program prioritizes battery research and domestic production to cut oil imports, with market incentives to be decided by the next government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Karl-Theodor Zu
Guttenberg
Angela Merkel
Green Party
Baerbel Hoehn
Simple home changes cut fall risk for aging adults
Falls threaten one in three people over 65 each year. Practical steps include removing throw rugs, clearing paths, securing carpet edges, improving lighting, installing handrails and grab bars, arranging knee height storage, marking stairs with bright tape, and using stair chairs if needed. Also, dress calmly seated and keep cords taped away. AARP Driver Safety class offered at the Senior Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Also Mentioned on This Page
World Briefs
Badakhshan
Najafi
Shorabak
Kandahar
Abdul Wasai Alakozai
Chaparhar
Nangarhar
Ahmad Zia Abdulzai
Sociat
Ed Press
TOPS
Ambassador Singers
Lee Richardson Zoo
St. Catherine Hospital
Prairie Land
Valley View
Humdinger
Senior Citizens Association
Calhouns
California
Brenda Meyers
AARP
Senior Center
Seniorcentersc.com
Pwee Ue
Saat
Aeily Manag
A&w
OLR
Saati