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Iran official: Smartphone usage by authorities with access to classified information banned

TEHRAN, Iran – A senior Iranian official says authorities with access to classified information will be banned from using smartphones. Gen. Gholam Reza Jalali, who heads an Iranian military unit in charge of combatting sabotage, is quoted by the semiofficial ISNA news agency as saying Saturday that instructions for the …

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Earth to Mars: Happy New Year from NASA and space enthusiasts in western Pennsylvania

MARS, Pa. – Earth to Mars: Happy New Year! That’s the sentiment being offered this weekend in Mars, Pennsylvania, as NASA and other space enthusiasts gather to honor the red planet. The Martian New Year occurs about every two Earth-years. On Friday and Saturday, NASA will sponsor exhibits and activities …

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EU to extend Russia sanctions by 6 months, keep up pressure over Ukraine

BRUSSELS – The European Union is set to extend economic sanctions against Russia until January to keep pressure on Moscow over the conflict in eastern Ukraine. An EU diplomat said Wednesday that European ambassadors decided to prolong “the most serious package of our sanctions” before they expire next month. EU …

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