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Public asked to help name minor planet discovered in 2007

Public asked to help name minor planet discovered in 2007

London, Apr 14 (UNI) Astronomers have asked the public to help name a minor planet in our Solar System discovered in 2007.
The dwarf planet, which orbits the sun beyond Neptune, has since been referred to as (225088) 2007 OR10, according to a BBC News report.
Now the scientists who discovered it are asking the public to help pick a catchier name. The options are Gonggong, Holle and Vili.

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Death toll rises to 5 over red yeast rice supplement intake

29 Mar 2024 | 12:37 PM

Tokyo, Mar 29 (UNI) Japanese drugmaker Kobayashi Pharmaceutical on Friday confirmed a fifth death related to its dietary supplements with red yeast rice, or beni-koji, produced by the company.

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17 injured in S Korea's multi-vehicle pileup

29 Mar 2024 | 11:49 AM

Seoul, Mar 29 (UNI) Seventeen people were injured on Friday morning after a multi-vehicle pileup in South Korea, according to Yonhap news agency.

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Trump speaks at wake of fallen NYPD officer, calls for return to 'law and order'

Trump speaks at wake of fallen NYPD officer, calls for return to 'law and order'

29 Mar 2024 | 11:35 AM

Washington, Mar 29 (UNI) Former President Donald Trump attended the wake of fallen NYPD officer Jonathan Diller on Thursday and called for a return to 'law and order' before claiming that the current justice system 'isn't working'.

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US officials in early talks on funding peacekeeping force in post-war Gaza

29 Mar 2024 | 11:08 AM

Washington, Mar 29 (UNI) US government officials are exploring options for funding a multinational or Palestinian-led force to "stabilise" Gaza once the Israeli invasion is over, Politico reported, citing White House and Pentagon officials.

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S Korean prez's approval rating unchanged at 34 pc: poll

29 Mar 2024 | 10:44 AM

Seoul, Mar 29 (UNI) South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's approval rating stood unchanged at 34 percent this week compared to the previous week, a weekly poll showed on Friday.

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