The MeerLITCH optical telescope device forms part of the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project (AFP)

Sutherland, South Africa:  Scientists in South Africa on Friday launched the world's first optical telescope linked to a radio telescope, combining "eyes and ears" to try to unravel the secrets of the universe.

The device

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Vladimir Putin was speaking during a session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (Reuters)

Moscow:  Vladimir Putin said on Friday he would respect the Russian constitution which bans anyone from serving two consecutive presidential terms, meaning he will step down from his post in 2024 when his current term

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