The asteroid was identified last Saturday by amateur astronomer Gennadiy Borisov, from the MARGO observatory, in Nauchnyi, Crimea, the Ukrainian peninsula that Russia annexed in 2014. The discovery was later confirmed by other astronomers worldwide. 2023 BU had an estimated size of 3.5 meters to eight meters in diameter. By comparison, the famous Chelyabinsk meteor, … Read more
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s President Lula has used a “carrot and stick” to establish his authority over the military, even after the attacks on the presidential palace and parliament on Saturday. He is trying to shake off the deep-seated affiliation with former President Bolsonaro. On January 23, Brazilian President Lula (pictured) used a combination of … Read more
On January 21, Brazilian President Lula (pictured) sacked Army Commander Dealda. FILE PHOTO: Brasilia, Brazil, March 19, 2023. REUTERS/Adriano Machado BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazil’s President Lula has sacked the commander of the Brazilian army. A source familiar with the matter said he would be replaced by Commander Paiva of the Southeastern Command. The Army and … Read more
Authorities in Cusco, southern Peru, said on January 21 that they had closed the trekking road leading to the World Heritage Site of Machu Picchu and its ruins. FILE PHOTO: Police clash with protesters in Lima, June 2023. REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda [リマ ２１日 ロイター] – Authorities in Cusco, southern Peru, South America, announced on the 21st … Read more