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NASA launches first space probe toward Jupiter's Trojan asteroids

Moscow, Oct 17 (UNI/Sputnik) NASA launched a trailblazing asteroid explorer to Trojan asteroids circling the sun in Jupiter's path, in what is the first mission to study the primordial material that formed our solar system.
The probe, named Lucy, blasted off atop the Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida on Saturday morning to begin a 12-year mission that will see it zip past eight asteroids that either precede or trail Jupiter.
"Lucy in the sky! Our Lucy Mission lifted off at 5:34am ET (9:34 UTC)," the US space agency tweeted.
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China renews yellow alert for severe convection weather

China renews yellow alert for severe convection weather

16 Apr 2024 | 10:10 AM

Beijing, Apr 16 (UNI) China's meteorological authority on Tuesday renewed a yellow alert for severe convection weather, forecasting thunderstorms, gales and hail as well as heavy rain in some parts of the country.

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UN officials call for end to Sudan violence, particularly harm to women, girls

UN officials call for end to Sudan violence, particularly harm to women, girls

16 Apr 2024 | 10:03 AM

United Nations, Apr 16 (UNI) One year of fighting in Sudan prompted cries at the UN headquarters on Monday for an end to violence, which has a devastating impact on civilians, particularly women and girls.

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5 9-magnitude quake hits 143 km SE of Koshima, Japan: USGS

5 9-magnitude quake hits 143 km SE of Koshima, Japan: USGS

16 Apr 2024 | 9:18 AM

New, York, Apr 16 (UNI) An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.9 jolted 143 km SE of Koshima, Japan, at 22:38:57 GMT on Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

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Israel wants temporary ceasefire agreement in Gaza: Hamas official

Israel wants temporary ceasefire agreement in Gaza: Hamas official

16 Apr 2024 | 9:11 AM

Gaza, Apr 16 (UNI) Israel is seeking a ceasefire agreement with Hamas to secure the release of its hostages before resuming military operations in the Gaza Strip, Ezzat al-Rishq, a member of Hamas' political bureau, said on Monday.

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2 Palestinians killed by Israeli settlers in West Bank: Palestinian health ministry

2 Palestinians killed by Israeli settlers in West Bank: Palestinian health ministry

16 Apr 2024 | 9:00 AM

Ramallah, Apr 16 (UNI) At least two Palestinian men were killed by Israeli settlers' gunfire south of Nablus city in the West Bank, the Palestinian Ministry of Health said Monday.

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