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Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Associated Press
Russian President Vladimir Putin took a flight in a nuclear-capable strategic bomber, showcasing Russia's military might ahead of the upcoming election. The flight is seen as a message to the West amid tensions over Ukraine, and Putin's reelection is all but assured due to his tight control over Russia's political system and the absence of prominent challengers.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Al Jazeera English
Iran has launched a capsule carrying animals into space as part of its efforts to advance its space program and prepare for human missions. The capsule, weighing 500kg, was successfully sent 130km into orbit. The specific animals inside were not disclosed. Iran has been working on sending animals into space since the mid-2000s and has previously sent monkeys into space. The current administration aims to revive Iran's goal of sending humans into space, which was reportedly halted during the previous administration. The US and its allies have criticized Iran's space launches, particularly those involving long-range ballistic missiles.