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Ukrainians thought they had reduced the risks at Chernobyl. Then Russia invaded

New Delhi, April 26 -- The two explosions at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant came decades apart in the dead of night. The first, at 1:23 a.m. on April 26, 1986, spread a cloud of deadly radiation t... Read More


Screenwriters overwhelmingly approve a 4-year contract with Hollywood studios

New Delhi, April 26 -- Members of the screenwriters union overwhelmingly ratified a four-year agreement with Hollywood studios and streamers on Friday, bringing an end to a surprisingly smooth and qui... Read More


Colombia's leader visits Venezuela for key talks with acting President Delcy Rodriguez

New Delhi, April 26 -- Venezuela's acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, on Friday welcomed Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the Miraflores presidential palace in Caracas, their first meeting since t... Read More


The wide-brimmed Sombrero galaxy is revealed in all its splendor by a telescope in Chile

New Delhi, April 25 -- The Sombrero galaxy and its glowing halo of stars have never looked this good. The U.S. National Science Foundation's NOIRLab released the latest photo of the popular hat-shape... Read More


Chinese foreign minister and Thai prime minister agree to collaborate on fighting cyberscams

New Delhi, April 25 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Friday during a visit aimed at strengthening the countries' strategic partnership and expan... Read More


Congolese refugees return from Burundi to take advantage of improved security

New Delhi, April 25 -- Thousands of Congolese refugees in Burundi have returned to their homes across the border in eastern Congo following the withdrawal of Rwandan-backed rebels from a key town. So... Read More


Morocco opens $700M skyscraper as it boosts global ambitions

New Delhi, April 25 -- Towering over the Moroccan capital's historic cityscape, a $700 million, 55-story skyscraper opened this week in a move that underscores the country's expanding global ambitions... Read More


Violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing lives

New Delhi, April 25 -- Raeann Hunt scrambled to her cellar as a tornado bore down on her Oklahoma community. "It is headed right for us," she recalled thinking, as she peeked outside, unable to conta... Read More


After last year's fighting with Thailand, Cambodia readies new conscription law for men aged 18-25

New Delhi, April 25 -- A law requiring Cambodian males aged 18 to 25 to serve in the military for two years has gained Cabinet approval following two spates of deadly combat last year with neighboring... Read More


Prosecutors seek 30-year prison term for South Korea's Yoon for drone flights over Pyongyang

New Delhi, April 25 -- South Korean prosecutors Friday requested a 30-year prison term for ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol over allegations that he deliberately tried to escalate tensions with North Ko... Read More