New space race? US tests components for hypersonic weapons

Tests come amid President Joe Biden's concerns about Chinese hypersonic weapons systems that can evade advanced radar.

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Supercharged: Tesla shares rally to a record high

Elon Musk's electric-vehicle company is one step closer to a market valuation of $1 trillion.

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Former Giuliani aide convicted of violating US campaign laws

Lev Parnas is found guilty of donating to group that supported the reelection campaign of former President Donald Trump.

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US stocks dragged down by interest rates hike fears and tech woes

Investors are increasingly concerned that the US central bank will raise interest rates sooner than they see coming.

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Moldova declares state of emergency over gas crisis

Moldova to seek cheaper natural gas from Europe after traditional supplier Russia hiked prices.

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Qatar 2022: Al Thumama Stadium inaugurated for Amir Cup final

Al Sadd beat Al Rayyan in the Amir Cup final, the first match at the latest Qatar 2022 stadium to be inaugurated.

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Bosnian Serb police drill seen as separatist ‘provocation’

Bosniak, Croat leaders call drills 'a clear provocation', but Serb officials say it is not related to political crisis.

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US Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to Texas abortion ban

The move leaves in place a law that clinics say has led to an 80 percent reduction in abortions in the state of Texas.

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Dying for debt relief: Why are NYC taxi drivers on hunger strike?

Battered by the pandemic and crippling debt, New York City medallion owners are demanding more meaningful debt relief.

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Lebanon’s President Aoun rejects draft electoral law

Aoun says holding elections in March, almost two months earlier than scheduled, would lower voter participation.

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