NASA’s Unmanned Orion Capsule Blasts Off on Maiden Voyage -- Wall Street Journal
Intended to Demonstrate Suitability for Human Exploration of the Solar System
NASA successfully launched an initial, unmanned version of a capsule on a test flight intended to demonstrate its suitability for human exploration of the solar system in coming decades.
Following a flawless countdown at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida, a heavy-lift Delta IV rocket lifted the pear-shaped, 11-foot tall Orion spacecraft on the start of its long-awaited inaugural voyage.
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MIDDLE EAST
ISIL 'advances towards eastern Syria airbase'.
Dozens killed across Iraq as cities of Baghdad and Kirkuk are both hit by devastating car bombs.
U.S. training of Syrian rebels still months away: coalition chief.
‘Terrorism exported to Middle East from Europe’ – Assad.
Gulf countries’ failure to take Syrian refugees 'shameful': Amnesty.
Hamas leader Mashaal: Current Israeli-Palestinian tensions could lead to 'open conflict'.
Obama discussing Islamic State with Jordan's king.
Reports: Obama mulling sanctions on Israel.
ASIA
Major gunbattle near Kashmir border kills 17. Eleven Indian soldiers, police dead in attack on camp in Kashmir. Deadly raid on army camp in Indian Kashmir.
U.S., Britain pledge to support Afghanistan as combat troops withdraw.
U.S. moves ahead with plan for extra troops in Afghanistan until allies finalize plans.
Hong Kong protesters weigh next move.
Indian PM refuses to dismiss minister over anti-Muslim comments.
North Korea 'denies' Sony Pictures hack, but experts unsure.
China asks U.S. to help hunt more than 100 'economic fugitives'.
Powerful Typhoon Hagupit nears Philippines.
AFRICA
Eastern Libyan government conducts air strikes on border with Tunisia.
Fighting flares up in South Sudan after rains recede.
Suspected Boko Haram attack kills at least 150 in Nigeria.
Kenyan pilot missing in action after jet crashes in Somalia.
In Kenya, police kill suspects with near-impunity.
ICC drops murder and rape charges against Kenyan president. ICC withdraws charges against Kenyatta.
Third member of U.N. mission in Liberia contracts Ebola.
Zimbabwe vice president falls out of favor.
South Africans mark anniversary of Mandela's death.
EUROPE
Ukraine sets new truce date with rebels.
Death toll rises in east Ukraine despite ceasefire.
Putin defends Russia's foreign policy as protection of its sovereignty, national pride.
Russia's Lavrov says West wrong to blame Moscow over Ukraine.
Total of 14 policemen dead after Thursday’s antiterrorist operation in Chechnya.
Georgian leader: Russia expanding power in Ossetia.
Germany gets first socialist state governor since reunification.
Sweden’s political instability is a warning to the rest of Europe.
France agrees to compensate Holocaust deportees.
AMERICAS
Sit-ins, die-ins, blockades in American cities not just about Eric Garner. 223 arrested as protesters, police clash in New York City over Eric Garner decision.
Obama nominates Ashton Carter to be defense secretary.
Venezuela ‘seizing’ diamonds, precious metals to boost reserves.
Venezuela opposition leader denies assassination plot involvement.
Spurred by mass abduction, Mexicans scour for remains of their dead.
Medellin, Colombia, once notorious drug haven, now known for its dazzling Christmas display.
Study: California drought worst in 1200 years.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Three Britons jailed for Syria-related terror offenses.
White House refuses to reveal details of hostage rescue operation in Yemen.
‘We are terrorists, we are proud’: Facebook post gets Dane 4 yrs in prison.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Brent falls close to $69 after Saudi price cut.
Over $150 billion of oil projects face axe in 2015.
'Just a blast': Orion's first test flight under way.
1 comment:
I just really noticed the "100 economic chinese fugitives in the US" story. Something is up in the Celestial Kingdom.
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