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May 25, 2016

And yet it moves: 14 Galileo satellites now in orbit
Kourou, French Guiana (ESA) May 24, 2016
Named for the astronomer who pinpointed Earth's true position in the Solar System, the Galileo satellite navigation system that will help Europe find its way in the 21st century now has 14 satellites in orbit after today's double launch. Galileos 13 and 14 lifted off together at 08:48 GMT (10:48 CEST, 05:48 local time) atop a Soyuz rocket from French Guiana. This seventh Galileo launch went by the book: the first three Soyuz stages placed the satellites safely into low orbit, after which the ... read more

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N. Korea asks UN chief to explain legal basis for sanctions North Korea has challenged United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon to clarify the legal basis for UN sanctions against it, Pyongyang's state media said Tuesday. ... more		G7 host Japan on high-alert over terrorism threat Japan is on high-alert ahead of a Group of Seven summit with thousands of police on the streets of Tokyo and fanning out across the country as authorities boost security to unprecedented levels. ... more		Chinese media slam US lifting of Vietnam arms embargo Chinese state media on Tuesday slammed the lifting of a decades-old US arms embargo against Vietnam, saying the move was aimed at Beijing and calling Barack Obama's assurances to the contrary "a very poor lie". ... more
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Iran calls for 'more concrete' US action on sanctions		Taiwan's Tsai calls for 'positive dialogue' with Beijing		Obama banishes Vietnam war era with lifting of arms ban		Russia summons US attache over plane incident		Australian Navy flight tests its ScanEagles

Beijing issues warning to Taiwan's new president

Iraq forces launch assault on IS bastion Fallujah

Russian Navy is Returning to Cam Ranh Bay

Yemen foes resume face-to-face talks after boycott: UN

Taliban leader killed because seen as 'imminent threat':Pentagon

Gulf countries, Canada to cooperate in anti-IS fight

Kerry urged Lavrov to press for end of Syrian bombing of opposition: US

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UN urges 'safe corridors' for Iraqi civilians in Fallujah

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S. Korea rejects North's military talks offer

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Obama announces full lifting of Vietnam arms embargo

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US to Lift Arms Embargo on Vietnam, Solidify Alliance With Japan

India's Modi in Iran on trip to boost trade

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