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Factbox: What is the make-up of Lebanon’s new parliament?
May 17 (Reuters) – Lebanon’s next parliament will feature fragmented blocs including a smaller share of seats for Hezbollah and its allies, a more empowered pro-Saudi party and a surprise showing for reform-minded first-time MPs. The tally is based on party announcements and Reuters breakdown of official results, but alliances may shift as parties form …
Starliner Nears Launch, Crew Works Space Botany and Human Research – Space Station
The Moon, with Earth’s shadow draping across it during a lunar eclipse, is pictured from the International Space Station. The International Space Station is gearing up for the targeted arrival of Boeing’s Starliner crew ship on the company’s Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission. Meanwhile, the Expedition 67 crew is continuing its ongoing life science activities …
Queen opens new Elizabeth line in surprise appearance – video | UK news
The Queen made a surprise appearance in London on Tuesday as she opened the new Elizabeth line. The 96-year-old has avoided the public eye recently after struggling with mobility issues, but appeared in good spirits as she visited Paddington station. The Crossrail project to build the east-west railway was meant to be finished in 2018, …
Queen makes surprise appearance to mark new subway line – KTSM 9 News
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II made a surprise visit Tuesday to a train station in central London to see a newly completed subway line named in her honor. The 96-year-old monarch, who has reduced most of her public engagements, appeared Tuesday at Paddington Station and beamed as she unveiled a plaque stating she officially …
India to allow wheat shipments awaiting customs clearance – govt
Workers carry sacks of wheat for sifting at a grain mill on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, India, May 16, 2022. REUTERS/Amit Dave Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register NEW DELHI, May 17 (Reuters) – India will allow overseas wheat shipments awaiting customs clearance, the government said on Tuesday, allowing some relaxation in …
See Astronaut’s Sublime Shot of Total Lunar Eclipse Dancing With the ISS
It wasn’t just Earthlings on Earth who got to witness the lovely blushing of the “flower blood moon” total lunar eclipse on Sunday night and Monday morning. Residents of the International Space Station had a great view of the spectacular celestial event. European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti shared a beautiful series of photos of …
North Korea reports another fever surge amid virus outbreak
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea on Tuesday reported another large jump in illnesses believed to be Covid-19 as a mass outbreak spreads through its unvaccinated population and military medical officers were deployed to distribute medicine. State media said the North’s anti-virus headquarters reported an additional 269,510 people were found with fevers and six people …
Mali junta says ‘Western-backed’ military officers attempted coup
Colonel Assimi Goita, leader of Malian military junta, attends an Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) consultative meeting in Accra, Ghana September 15, 2020. REUTERS/ Francis Kokoroko//File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register BAMAKO, May 16 (Reuters) – Mali’s interim government on Monday said “Western-backed” military officers attempted a coup …
Azovstal commander says obeys order to save lives
A view shows a plant of Azovstal Iron and Steel Works during Ukraine-Russia conflict in the southern port city of Mariupol, Ukraine May 15, 2022. REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register May 16 (Reuters) – A senior commander of Ukrainian forces holed up beneath the Azovstal steel mill besieged by …
Rosie the Rocketeer: Meet the dummy flying on Boeing’s OFT-2 test flight this week
First there was Rosie the Riveter. Now, meet Rosie the Rocketeer. A World War II recruitment campaign icon will be repurposed for spaceflight once again in the form of Rosie the Rocketeer, a dummy astronaut set to take flight this week. Rosie’s mission is to strap into the commander’s seat of Starliner, Boeing’s astronaut taxi, …
