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World’s first quantum satellite is launched INTERNATIONAL

World’s first quantum satellite is launched

China has launched the world’s first quantum satellite, state media reported, in an effort to harness the power of particle physics to build an “unhackable” system of encrypted communications.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Aranmula airport gets federal approval INTERNATIONAL

Aranmula airport gets federal approval

The federal expert appraisal committee on infrastructure has given its nod to the KGS Aranmula International Airport Limited to go ahead with a new environment impact assessment (EIA).

4:45 AM November 25 2016
A scoring moment ARABIA

A scoring moment

Qatar’s left-wing Abdulrazzaq Murad jumping to score during the men’s preliminary round Group A handball match between Qatar and France

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Akihito ‘indicates’ desire to abdicate INTERNATIONAL

Akihito ‘indicates’ desire to abdicate

Emperor Akihito, 82, in a rare video address to the public yesterday, said he worried that age may make it difficult for him to fully carry out his duties, remarks widely seen as suggesting he wants to abdicate.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
The nuclear button American presidents can push at will INTERNATIONAL

The nuclear button American presidents can push at will

As President Barack Obama counts down his last months in office, he has returned to one of his earliest and most ambitious promises, one he fully articulated in Prague in 2009: “I state clearly and with conviction America’s commitment to seek the peace and security of a world without nuclear weapons

4:45 AM November 25 2016
VW’s diesel woes deepen with ban in South Korea ECONOMY

VW’s diesel woes deepen with ban in South Korea

Volkswagen faced two new fronts in the diesel crisis after South Korea all but banned sales of the automaker’s models and the state of Bavaria threatened to sue over the cheating scandal.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Bank of Japan confusion on Nomura floor shows conundrum for traders ECONOMY

Bank of Japan confusion on Nomura floor shows conundrum for traders

For a few minutes after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) announced plans to boost purchases of exchange-traded funds on Friday, confusion reigned on Nomura Holdings’ Tokyo floor as stock traders weighed what the decision meant for equities.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Old is gold as Misbah, 42, masters England at Lord’s CULTURE

Old is gold as Misbah, 42, masters England at Lord’s

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq became the oldest player to score a Test century for 82 years as he helped his side recover against England at Lord’s yesterday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Death at Women's Hospital: Committee submits report ARABIA

Death at Women's Hospital: Committee submits report

A committee formed to investigate the case of a Qatari woman, who died while giving birth at the Hamad Medical Corporation's (HMC) Women's Hospital, has submitted its report to the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) .

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Froome on the attack again, Sagan wins stage CULTURE

Froome on the attack again, Sagan wins stage

Overall leader Chris Froome produced another surprise attack to gain time on his Tour de France rivals as Peter Sagan won yesterday’s blustery 11th stage.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
UP plants 50mn saplings, seeks to set a new record INTERNATIONAL

UP plants 50mn saplings, seeks to set a new record

Hundreds of thousands of people in Uttar Pradesh yesterday attempted to plant 50mn tree saplings during the course of 24 hours to set a new world record.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Flores hits Cubs for six as New York Mets win 14-3 CULTURE

Flores hits Cubs for six as New York Mets win 14-3

Wilmer Flores tied a franchise record with six hits as the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 14-3 to sweep a four-game series.

4:45 AM November 25 2016