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‘Russian Hubble’ observatory project bogged in embezzlement probe – report

Crooks may have embezzled at least $425,000 of Russian budget money allocated for a $30-million project to create a UV-range space observatory. A police probe into the suspected crime was reportedly launched last month. The Russia-led multimillion dollar-led international corroboration called Spektr-UV is aimed at building and placing into orbit an instrument of similar design […]

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Ontario Teen Aiden Anderson Becomes Prime Minister For A Day

Aiden Anderson rounded out his statement to the media with a proverbial mic drop. The 15-year-old was speaking in the foyer of the House of Commons in Ottawa Wednesday, the same place where politicians of all stripes and positions have spoken to the country through its journalists. Today, and just for today, Anderson was the […]

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2017 Easton/NFCA Assistant Coach of The Year recipients announced

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Melyssa Lombardi (DI / Oklahoma), Sara Kubuske (DII / Indianapolis), James Inzana (DIII / Virginia Wesleyan), Bobbi Bridges (NAIA / Oklahoma City), Matt Sanders (NJCAA DI / Butler CC), Ron Bretz (NJCAA DII / Mercyhurst North East), DJ Johnson (NJCAA DIII / Rock Valley) Caitlin Luquet (Cal JC/Diablo Valley), Jim Costello (High […]

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Russia can’t exist without being independent, its sovereignty is axiomatic – Putin

The world’s largest country will forever stay independent or it will cease to exist, but this core idea is what makes Russia differ from others, Vladimir Putin said in his annual address. “Russia was and will be a sovereign and independent state. It is an axiom, it will either be such or it won’t exist […]

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Los Alamitos finishes season No. 1 in USA Today Sports/NFCA High School Super 25 Poll

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — California state champion Los Alamitos led the way at No. 1 in an unchanged first nine in the final USA Today Sports/NFCA High School Super 25 poll of the 2017 season. The five teams in spots 10-14 — La Cueva (N.M.), Bentonville (Ark.), Gahr (Calif.), Kaukauna (Wis.) and Oakleaf (Fla.) — all […]

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Jane Philpott Expected To Be Named Treasury Board President In Federal Cabinet Shuffle

OTTAWA — Political Ottawa is abuzz with speculation about how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will reshape his cabinet Monday after the unexpected resignation of longtime Liberal Scott Brison from his post as Treasury Board president. The cabinet shuffle is expected to be small, with as few adjustments as possible to fill the void of Brison’s […]

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Life after OPEC: Qatar to invest $20 billion into US energy in major expansion

After Qatar recently announced its intention to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), its state-run oil giant has pledged hefty investments in the US energy sector. Qatar Petroleum is seeking to invest some $20 billion in various projects in the US over the next five years, Qatar’s Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi […]

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Fifty players in mix for 2019 Schutt Sports/NFCA Division III National Player of Year

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Fifty outstanding softball players have been chosen for the 2019 Schutt Sports/NFCA Division III National Player of the Year watch list, which will be paired down in the coming months, until just one player remains at the conclusion of the season. Twenty-six returning NFCA All-Americans top the list, including seven first-team honorees, […]

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Mission to save orphaned polar bear cub in Russia’s north (PHOTOS)

Click:HR Software hk An orphaned polar bear cub has been spotted near a settlement in Russia’s Chukotka region. Researchers and locals are struggling to keep it fed as it cannot become attached to people if it is to remain in its natural habitat. Several polar bears live in the vicinity of Ryrkaypiy, a settlement far […]

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China’s imports to top $2 trillion in 2018 – Beijing

The total volume of Chinese imports is going to set a fresh record this year, exceeding the two trillion dollar level, according to Song Xianmao, a senior official at China’s Ministry of Commerce. Song added that Beijing is planning to step up efforts to boost the quality of foreign trade and further expand imports. In […]

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