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From Sputnik to Gravity: the dangers of space junk and how to deal with it

Satellites and space vessels are under threat from the increasing amount of space debris orbiting earth, which is why they need to be monitored. On Wednesday 2 April , Parliament votes on a programme to support member states' efforts to track this "...

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On World Day, Ban urges renewed efforts to help persons affected by autism realize full potential

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At Brussels conference, Ban spotlights crisis in Central African Republic

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Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon (right) with Jose Manuel Barroso, President of the European...

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Suicide Bombers Kill 15 in Northern Nigeria

Nigerian officials said multiple suicide blasts near the northern city of Maiduguri have killed at least 15 people and seriously wounded five soldiers.

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