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China plans more lunar missions after mineral discovery

China plans more lunar missions after mineral discovery

Photo: ANP China plans to send three more unmanned space missions to the moon in the next ten years. With this, the country wants to compete with the US in the era of the new space race. China’s National Space Administration, the equivalent of America’s NASA, has approved at least three space missions as part of the Chinese lunar program. …

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US imposes economic sanctions on Iran over cyber attacks

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The US imposed sanctions on Iran’s intelligence ministry and its minister on Friday. According to the Americans, the Iranians were involved in a cyber attack that hit Albania in July and similar activities against the United States and its allies. Albania cut all diplomatic ties with Iran on Wednesday and ordered Iranian diplomats and diplomatic staff to leave the country …

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Gazprom division Nord Stream 2 postponed for debt restructuring – Wel.nl

Gazprom division Nord Stream 2 postponed for debt restructuring - Wel.nl

ZUG (Reuters) – The Swiss-based unit of Russian state gas company Gazprom, which built the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany, has been given more time to restructure its debts. The area now has until January 10, 2023 to get things in order. The actual deadline ended on September 10. The $11 billion gas pipeline was completed …

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Gazprom division Nord Stream 2 deferred for debt restructuring

Gazprom division Nord Stream 2 deferred for debt restructuring

Photo: ANP The Swiss-based unit of Russian state gas company Gazprom, which built the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline from Russia to Germany, has been given a long grace period to restructure its debts. The area now has until January 10, 2023 to get things in order. The actual deadline ended on September 10. The $11 billion gas pipeline was …

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6 Jan. The group is urging the judge to allow former Trump aide Meadows to testify

FILE PHOTO: Then-White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows in Washington

U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols did not immediately rule on whether to issue subpoenaed notices to the commission on Jan. 6. Meadows’ lawyers say the messages are protected by executive privilege, which allows presidential communications with top aides to remain private, and that Meadows has “absolute immunity” from being called to testify. The hearing comes days after a federal judge …

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The CHIPS Act pays billions of euros to chip manufacturers

CHIPS Act pompt miljarden euro’s in chipfabrikanten

The US government shares an update on the CHIPS Act. In addition to 39 billion euros in direct subsidies, companies get a 25 percent tax break on new chip factories. The US Commerce Department has announced that companies will receive a 25 percent tax break for building US chip factories. Notice CHIPS sheds new light on the law. A 50 …

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Russia asks IAEA for “clarification” on Zaporizhia report

FILE PHOTO: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov at Russian Embassy in Addis Ababa

The IAEA on Tuesday, in a statement released after a long-awaited mission to Zaporizhzhya last week, called for an end to shelling near the plant and the immediate establishment of a safety zone around the plant. The plant has been controlled by Russian forces since March, but is still operated by Ukrainian personnel and connected to the Ukrainian electricity grid. …

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North Holland and the province of Nissan offer cooperation

North Holland and the province of Nissan offer cooperation

Cars are becoming smarter and taking tasks out of the hands of drivers. It is important to know what technological developments are coming to the province of Noord-Holland and what their impact is on infrastructure. That’s why Vice President Jeroen Olthof (Mobility and Accessibility) and Nissan North America Innovation Director Marten Sierhuis will sign the collaboration agreement on September 6, …

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EU has low confidence in Iran nuclear deal – media

EU has low confidence in Iran nuclear deal - media

ABM Monday, September 5, 2022 19:34 The European Union has little faith in a new nuclear deal with Iran. The news agency Bloomberg made the report on Monday based on statements by the EU’s current High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Joseph Borrell. “I’m less confident today than I was 28 hours ago,” Borrell said in Brussels on …

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Studying Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics Simultaneously: What’s the Use?

Studying Politics, Psychology, Law and Economics Simultaneously: What's the Use?

Like Amalia, Nathalie de Beer studies politics, psychology, law and economics in Amsterdam. Especially for this he moves from America to the Netherlands and steps into the third year. “I’m very happy with my choice, it’s a great course,” says 21-year-old student Eddy Nl. The zeitgeist He chose PPLE keeping his future in mind. “Modern society is increasingly globalized and …

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