The far side of the moon faces away from Earth and is relatively unexplored. It is also known as the dark side of the moon.
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Mysterious tale of Paul Whelan, American man accused of spying in Russia, steeped in contradictions
Paul Whelan’s arrest in Russia and claims of espionage have birthed speculationabout his past, but also America’s complex relationship with Russia.
Trump says former Soviet Union was ‘right’ to invade Afghanistan, prompting ridicule
Political experts seemed taken aback that Trump said Russia was “right” to invade Afghanistan in a Cold War conflict.
China sticks landing on far side of moon
Multiple spacecrafts have touched down on the near side of the moon, which faces Earth, but this is the first-ever landing on the dark side.
S. Korean lawmaker: Spy agency says N. Korean diplomat is in hiding
North Korea’s acting ambassador to Italy, Jo Song Gil, went into hiding with his wife in November, South Korea’s lawmakers were told Thursday.
The Ocean Cleanup system runs into problems
A 60-foot chunk of the Ocean Cleanup device in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch has broken off.
Centuries-old Stone carvings found hidden in a Scottish bishop’s tomb
A rare stone carving was found hidden in the ancient tomb of a bishop in Scotland’s Dunkeld Cathedral.
US ambassador visits American Paul Whelan as Trump administration questions detention
The Trump administration will demand Paul Whelan’s release if the charges against him are unfounded, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday.
15,000 murders a day: August-October 1942 were the Holocaust’s deadliest months
The killing only stopped when there was no one left to murder: From August to October 1942, 1.2 million Jews were slain by the Nazis.
New countries added to popular Europe rail pass for 2019
The Eurail Global Pass will now includeGreat Britain, Lithuania and Macedonia, now allowing unlimited train travel in 31 countries.