Latest in Tag: rocket Highlight
Latest in Tag: rocket

Rocket engine exhaust pollution extends high into Earth’s atmosphere
Understanding rocket emissions in the atmosphere by modelling fluid dynamics of rocket exhaust gases

Out-of-control Chinese rocket likely to re-enter earth’s atmosphere on 9 May
Rocket’s exact entry point into earth’s atmosphere cannot be pinpointed until within hours of expected re-entry

China launches new space carrier rocket
The new rocket significantly increases China’s payload capacity to meet its ambitous goals in space. China’s space program includes opening a space station in 2022 and landing on the moon in 2024.

Rocket hits security target in Sinai, no injuries reported
Security forces on alert following minor attack
Egypt forms ‘crisis cell’ for nationals kidnapped in Libya
Kidnappings are latest in string of attacks on Egyptians in restive neighbouring state

Israeli air strikes hit Gaza in response to rocket attack
First exchange of fire since August truce
2 Egyptians killed, 4 injured amid heavy fighting in Libya
Egyptian Foreign Ministry warns citizens against travelling to oil rich country
Fighting continues in northern Lebanon’s city of Tripoli
At least 19 people killed

Palestinian losses mount after Israel expands ground operations
At least 60 people died in a single Gaza neighbourhood as Israeli death toll rises to 7, 5 of whom were soldiers

First Israeli death recorded after Palestinian death toll exceeds 200
Reports by UN body and human rights watchdog show violations of international laws and dire conditions caused by fighting
Al-Arish mortar strikes condemned
Prosecution begins investigation into the attacks

No Israeli involvement in Sinai explosions: Egyptian armed forces
Two large explosions near the Egyptian Israeli border were not an Israeli drone strike
Al-Arish violence claims more lives
Latest outbreak of violence in North Sinai leaves one soldier dead and six injured

Egyptian delegation condemns Israeli attack on Syria
Egyptian UN delegation addresses letters to the UN secretary-general and Security Council demanding they take action

Member of EU Syria delegation killed in rocket attack
Catherine Ashton said Shehadeh was killed during a rocket attack on Daraya, a poor Sunni neighbourhood

No evidence that rocket attack on Israel came from Sinai
May have been fired from Gaza

Israel ponders incursion into Gaza
Rocket attacks cannot continue, Israeli officials say

Japan to build missile defence system targeting North Korea
System could heighten tensions with China

Israel claims 70,000 Hezbollah rockets aimed at it
Israel claims the Lebanese militant group has multiplied its stockpiles since 2006 invasion of Lebanon

Mystery rocket kills Egyptian near Israeli border
With no concrete evidence, the killer of Sinai’s Bedouin man remains unknown

Israel deploys ‘Iron Dome’ on border with Egypt
The battery of rocket interceptors are aimed at responding to an incoming attack and are already in place on the Israeli border with Gaza