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Even in the rough-and-tumble of Italian politics, tough, indefatigable Amintore Fanfani excelled at infighting. Seven months ago, when the Chamber of Deputies with only seven votes to spare ...

Japan’s “Moon Sniper” robotic explorer successfully landed on the lunar surface Friday but almost immediately encountered a critical issue. After executing a precise landing, the uncrewed ...