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Why go back to the Moon?
Why go back to the Moon?
World
by  AFP

On September 12, 1962, then US president John F Kennedy informed the public of his plan to put a man on the Moon by the end of the decade. - Maintaining leadership over China - Apart from Mars, another reason put forward by the Americans for settling on the Moon is to do so before the Chinese, who plan to send taikonauts by the year 2030.

Mexican lawmakers approve contentious security reform
Mexican lawmakers approve contentious security reform
World
by  AFP

Mexican lawmakers on Friday approved a plan to put the National Guard under military control -- a move that critics say hands too much power to the armed forces. His reform putting the National Guard under the defense ministry's control was passed in the Senate by 71 votes in favor and 51 against, having already been approved by the lower house of Congress.

Ukraine reconstruction to cost $349 bn: report
Ukraine reconstruction to cost $349 bn: report
World
by  AFP

Rebuilding Ukraine following the devastation caused by the Russian invasion will cost an estimated $349 billion, according to a report issued Friday. Physical damage alone inflicted since the invasion in late February through June 1 already totaled $97 billion, the report said.

Russia reinforces Kharkiv to counter Ukraine push
Russia reinforces Kharkiv to counter Ukraine push
World
by  AFP

Russia said on Friday it was sending reinforcements to the Kharkiv region in eastern Ukraine, where Kyiv's forces have announced major gains as part of a broader counter-offensive. The counter-offensive has shown progress in the south of the country too, particularly in the Kherson region, as well as in Kharkiv and in the industrial Donbas province in the east.