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Chinese Tourist Kidnapped in Malaysia; Beijing Expresses Concern

Armed men have kidnapped a Chinese tourist and a hotel worker at a diving resort in eastern Malaysia, where insurgents are known to be active.

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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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