In its first flight with a test passenger on board, Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity flew into the Mojave sunrise this morning (Feb. 22) and soared to an altitude of 55.87 miles (89.9 kilometers), just two months after its first flight.
Kuala Lumpur -
Malaysia's king has appealed for calm amid growing racial tensions in the Muslim-majority country after an electoral earthquake in May toppled the Malay-dominated coalition that had ruled the country for decades.
Ubuntu maker Canonical has dropped a bombshell announcement on the Linux community by revealing it is ceasing development of its Unity 8 desktop environment. The move spells the end for Ubuntu Phone and will see the company's 'One Linux' plans abandoned.
Berlin -
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Tuesday that the EU could survive a Brexit and warned Britain the union would not tolerate "cherry-picking' in upcoming negotiations on their future relations.
Washington -
On June 7, 2008, Hillary Clinton made way for Barack Obama to conquer the White House, conceding defeat after a fractious primary race, and throwing her full weight behind him.
Washington -
US Republicans have taken to social media in droves to burn their voter registration cards, renounce their political affiliation, and pledge never to vote for their party's presumptive nominee Donald Trump in November.
Berlin -
Germany on Saturday celebrated 25 years since its joyful reunification, with its leaders urging the nation to muster the same strength and solidarity to face a record refugee influx.
Berlin -
Germany celebrates 25 years Saturday since its historic reunification just as a record influx of migrants and a massive cheating scam at iconic carmaker Volkswagen have sparked a national bout of soul-searching.
Paris -
Long plagued by deep political divisions and accused of chronic discontent and disunity, France has set many of its differences aside and pulled together after a deadly Islamist attack on freedom of speech.
Ramallah -
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas has threatened to break off a unity agreement with Hamas if the Islamist movement does not allow the government to operate properly in the Gaza Strip.
Doha -
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas held "positive" talks with Hamas chief Khaled Meshaal in Doha Monday in the first meeting since their rival movements signed a surprise unity deal last month.
Cairo -
Suzanne Mubarak, wife of ousted Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak, was ordered detained on Friday on suspicions of corruption allegations, and was then hospitalized in intensive care after she passed out over receiving the news.
According to AsiaNews, Pope Benedict XVI gave a brief lesson today on the unity between faith and science during the reflection offered before the Angelus with the pilgrims in St. Peter's Square. The Winter Solstice begins today.
Former first lady Hillary Clinton will finally be closing out her quest 2008 for the White House tonight during a prime-time appearance tonight at the Democratic National Convention. Many feel Clinton is the key to Barack Obama winning the presidency.
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