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China launches longest manned space mission

China launches longest manned space mission

China has launched its longest manned space mission sending two astronauts into orbit to spend a month aboard a space laboratory. The mission is part of a broader plan to have a permanent manned space station in service around 2022.The Shenzhou 11 blasted off on a Long March rocket at 7.30am (11.30pm GMT) on 16 October. The astronauts will dock with the Tiangong 2 space laboratory, which was sent into space last month. Chinas Jade Rabbit moon rover landed on the moon in late 2013 to great national fanfare, but soon suffered severe technical difficulties. The rover and the Change 3 probe that carried it there were the first soft landing on the moon since 1976. Both the US and the Soviet Union had accomplished the feat earlier. Shenzhou 11, will also carry three experiments designed by Hong Kong middle school students selected in a science competition, including one that will take silk worms into space. Oct 17, 2016
Man tries to hide from police inside dishwasher

Man tries to hide from police inside dishwasher

Polish police from the town of Głogów arrested a man trying to hide in a dishwasher after he broke into an apartment. The man, who was wanted in connection with the theft of a car, motorcycle, bicycle and €3,500 worth of garden plants, was found inside the kitchen appliance after a chase with police in the south-west of the country. According to police, he faces up to five years imprisonment. Oct 17, 2016
Suspension bridge collapse in Bali kills eight

Suspension bridge collapse in Bali kills eight

Eight people, including three children, were killed and 34 injured whe a bridge connecting two small islands near the Indonesian holiday island of Bali collapsed. The bridge is the only crossing between the islands of Nusa Ceningan and Nusa Lembongan. Reports indicate that the bridge was overloaded due to a religious ceremony taking place at a nearby temple. Oct 17, 2016
Syrian rebels backed by Turkey capture Isis stronghold of Dabiq

Syrian rebels backed by Turkey capture Isis stronghold of Dabiq

Syrian rebels have reportedly recaptured Dabiq in northern Syria from Islamic State. The rebels were supported by Turkish tanks and planes.The victory is of symbolic importance.IS had promised for its final battle with the West to take part in Dabiq. It also named its main propaganda publication after the village. Oct 16, 2016
Iraqi army prepares to recapture Mosul from Islamic State

Iraqi army prepares to recapture Mosul from Islamic State

The Iraqi armys heavy weaponry heads towards Mosul, preparing for an attack on the city. Mosul has been held by Islamic State since 2014.It is the largest city held by Isis and was home to two million people before the war.Freeing it could destroy ISs hold on half of its territory in Iraq. IS fighters are said to have prepared tunnels and chemical weapons to defend the city. Oct 16, 2016
John Kerry to meet European foreign ministers in London to discuss Syria

John Kerry to meet European foreign ministers in London to discuss Syria

US Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in London to talk about Syria. He is meeting his counterparts from Germany, France and the UK to share “fresh ideas”.On Saturday, he met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and ministers from Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.Kerry hopes the talks will lead to a ceasefire in the Syrian civil war. Oct 16, 2016
John Kerry to meet European foreign ministers in London to discuss Syria

John Kerry to meet European foreign ministers in London to discuss Syria

US Secretary of State John Kerry has arrived in London to talk about Syria. He is meeting his counterparts from Germany, France and the UK to share “fresh ideas”.On Saturday, he met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and ministers from Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.Kerry hopes the talks will lead to a ceasefire in the Syrian civil war. Oct 16, 2016
Boris Johnson: Unpublished article argues Brexit would cause economic shock

Boris Johnson: Unpublished article argues Brexit would cause economic shock

The contents of a previously unpublished pro-EU article written by Boris Johnson two days before he publicly announced his support for the Leave camp, have been made public.When asked about the article Johnson stated he had written one article each both for remaining and leaving the EU to weigh up the arguments. He was not aware how the Remain piece had been leaked.The existence of the article, which Johnson wrote for The Daily Telegraph, was well known, but the contents were not - until they were shared in the Brexit book All Out War, by Tim Shipman, the political editor of The Sunday Times. Oct 16, 2016
Black clothes sell out across Thailand after King Bhumibol Adulyadejs death

Black clothes sell out across Thailand after King Bhumibol Adulyadejs death

Black clothes are selling fast in Thailand. Thais mourning the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej are buying dark clothes to express their grief. Civil servants and state officials were ordered to wear black clothes for an entire year.Retailers have removed coloured clothing from their shelves and ordered more dark clothing.Tourists in Thailand have been advised to wear subdued clothing. Oct 16, 2016
Four dead after US Navy serviceman drives truck off bridge onto festival crowd

Four dead after US Navy serviceman drives truck off bridge onto festival crowd

Four people were killed when a car crashed into a festival, after falling off a bridge. The pickup truck broke through the guardrail of Coronado Bridge and fell 60ft onto people below.Four people died almost instantly. Nine others were injured.The driver has been identified as off-duty US Navy serviceman Richard Anthony Sepolio, 25. He was taken to hospital with major injuries and arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Oct 16, 2016
Trump promises better ties with India if elected president at Hindu rally

Trump promises better ties with India if elected president at Hindu rally

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump appeared at a charity event in New Jersey and addressed a huge gathering of Americans belonging to the Hindu community on Saturday, 15 October. The event, Humanity United Against Terror, was organised by the Republican Hindu Coalition, whose founder Shalabh Kumar, is one of the biggest fundraisers for Trump.Speaking to a crowd of thousands, Trump said: I am a big fan of Hindu and a big fan of India. Oct 16, 2016
Bob Bradley says Swansea can become a really good team after defeat at Arsenal

Bob Bradley says Swansea can become a really good team after defeat at Arsenal

Swansea manager Bob Bradley is convinced the Swans can turn the things around in the Premier League, despite suffering a disappointing 3-2 defeat at Arsenal in his first game in charge.The American boss rued the defensive mistakes made by his players in Theo Walcotts early two goals, but still took plenty of positives from the loss. Oct 16, 2016
Arsene Wenger tells Granit Xhaka to learn from mistake after red card

Arsene Wenger tells Granit Xhaka to learn from mistake after red card

Arsene Wenger has told Granit Xhaka he has to learn from his mistake after the Arsenal summer signing left the Gunners with 10-men during the 3-2 win over Swansea on Saturday (15 October). The French boss believes that the red card was harsh but admitted he will need to speak with the midfielder as the Gunners suffered a lot to secure all the three points. Oct 16, 2016
Sturgeon: New independence referendum if UK backs hard Brexit

Sturgeon: New independence referendum if UK backs hard Brexit

Closing the Scottish National Partys annual conference in Glasgow, Nicola Sturgeon hinted if her measures to keep Scotland in the single market were rejected, it would be grounds for a new Scottish Independence vote. Mentioning that she had joined the SNP 30 years ago, she continued saying she never doubted that Scotland would be its own independent country one day. Oct 16, 2016
Sold-out Battle of Hastings re-enactment goes off with a bang

Sold-out Battle of Hastings re-enactment goes off with a bang

Thousands re-enacted the Battle of Hastings on its 950th anniversary. The sold-out event celebrated the 1066 victory of William the Conqueror over Anglo-Saxon King Harold.The annual event, held on the site of the original clash at Battle, near Hastings, drew an especially large crowd - thanks to high levels of interest in the anniversary year. Oct 15, 2016
Sold-out Battle of Hastings re-enactment goes off with a bang

Sold-out Battle of Hastings re-enactment goes off with a bang

Thousands re-enacted the Battle of Hastings on its 950th anniversary. The sold-out event celebrated the 1066 victory of William the Conqueror over Anglo-Saxon King Harold.The annual event, held on the site of the original clash at Battle, near Hastings, drew an especially large crowd - thanks to high levels of interest in the anniversary year. Oct 15, 2016
Nine orphaned sea lion pups released into the wild off Peru

Nine orphaned sea lion pups released into the wild off Peru

Nine sea lion cubs have been released into the wild in Peru. The cubs had lost their mothers after local fishermen killed more than 70 adult South American female sea lions.They subsequently left 50 orphaned sea lion babies to fend for themselves. Peruvian NGO ORCA managed to rescue 30 of them.The number of sea lions have dwindled due to overfishing, the use of nets and dynamite. Oct 15, 2016
Global deal reached to limit use of powerful greenhouse gases

Global deal reached to limit use of powerful greenhouse gases

Nearly 200 countries have agreed to limit the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFC).This type of greenhouse gas is used in refrigerators and air conditioners.Countries are divided into three groups with different deadlines to reduce the use of HFC.These gasses are 10,000 times more powerful than carbon dioxide.Europe and the US committed to a reduction of 10% by 2019 and 85% by 2036. Oct 15, 2016
Good Samaritans rescue drowning woman from her sinking SUV

Good Samaritans rescue drowning woman from her sinking SUV

A video shows the dramatic rescue of a woman from her car. She had accidentally reversed into a pond in Arlington, Massachusetts.Initially the 68-year-old could not leave the car as it was filing up with water.Three bystanders later jumped into the pond to rescue her. She was brought to shore cold but luckily unhurt. Oct 15, 2016
Antonio Conte: Leicester City and Manchester United are

Antonio Conte: Leicester City and Manchester United are

Speaking at a press conference ahead of the game against Leicester City today (15 October) Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admitted the team had two big challenges. The pressure is a part of our job, he explained. He explained that focussing on Chelsea and not on opponents in training sessions had helped the team prepare.Chelsea will be playing the current English Premier League champions at 12:30pm at Stamford Bridge. Oct 15, 2016
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