![Japan counts down to precision 'moon sniper' landing mission Japan counts down to precision 'moon sniper' landing mission](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705574749_moonsniperJapan.jpg)
Japan counts down to precision 'moon sniper' landing mission
Dubbed the "moon sniper", the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency probe is attempting to land within 100 metres (328 feet) of its target.
Fri Jan 19 2024
![EXPLAINER - Why is Japan's 'moon sniper' landing mission important? EXPLAINER - Why is Japan's 'moon sniper' landing mission important?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/41705574749_moonsniperJapan.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Why is Japan's 'moon sniper' landing mission important?
Japan aims to become the fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon when it attempts the precision landing of the SLIM probe.
Thu Jan 18 2024
![Japan launches 'moon sniper' lunar lander SLIM into space Japan launches 'moon sniper' lunar lander SLIM into space](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/41693548420_TanegashimaHIIA.jpg)
Japan launches 'moon sniper' lunar lander SLIM into space
Dubbed the "moon sniper", Japan aims to land SLIM within 100 metres of its target site on the lunar surface.
Thu Sep 07 2023
![Ukraine accuses Russian snipers of abusing child, gang raping mother Ukraine accuses Russian snipers of abusing child, gang raping mother](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51678784471_UkrainesProsecutor.jpg)
Ukraine accuses Russian snipers of abusing child, gang raping mother
Soldiers assaulted family soon after invasion, prosecutors say.
Tue Mar 14 2023
![Wakey wakey, it's the 'Squid Game' sniper doll! Wakey wakey, it's the 'Squid Game' sniper doll!](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61634784473_CLOCK.jpg)
Wakey wakey, it's the 'Squid Game' sniper doll!
This novelty device shoots foam bullets in a concept that has gone completely viral on the internet.
Thu Oct 21 2021
![Art attack: Israeli ex-sniper blasts paint in mental health message Art attack: Israeli ex-sniper blasts paint in mental health message](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81620208027_ISRAEL.jpg)
Art attack: Israeli ex-sniper blasts paint in mental health message
Roytman describes the method as way to exorcise difficult memories from his combat service.
Wed May 05 2021
![Drama tawan bas berakhir, 'sniper' tembak lelaki bersenjata palsu Drama tawan bas berakhir, 'sniper' tembak lelaki bersenjata palsu](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-08/81566341765_RioHostage.jpg)
Drama tawan bas berakhir, 'sniper' tembak lelaki bersenjata palsu
Lelaki bersenjata itu menawan kenderaan tersebut di atas jambatan yang menghubungkan bandar itu dan Niterio.
Tue Aug 20 2019
![Isu pejabat UMNO Pekan ditembak: Muhyiddin persoal Najib Isu pejabat UMNO Pekan ditembak: Muhyiddin persoal Najib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-03/81553169019_MenteriDalamNegeri.jpg)
Isu pejabat UMNO Pekan ditembak: Muhyiddin persoal Najib
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin berkata jika benar laporan polis telah dibuat pada ketika itu, sudah tentu kerajaan tidak akan memandang ringan.
Fri Aug 09 2019
![Remembering Julia Perez: Indonesia's Dangdut Queen Remembering Julia Perez: Indonesia's Dangdut Queen](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/41497949031_JuliaPerez.jpg)
Remembering Julia Perez: Indonesia's Dangdut Queen
A natural sportswoman, she had nerves of steel and (as a big fan of the Indonesian military) could shoot like an army sniper.
Tue Jun 20 2017
![In Philippines battle, troops pinned down by sniper fire, Molotov cocktails In Philippines battle, troops pinned down by sniper fire, Molotov cocktails](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/71497592432_Maute.jpg)
In Philippines battle, troops pinned down by sniper fire, Molotov cocktails
Thirteen soldiers died and about 40 were wounded during a 14-hour battle that showed recapturing Marawi City from an estimated 150-200 Islamic State militants was becoming harder by the day.
Fri Jun 16 2017
![Raqqa civilians face mines, snipers, use as human shields - IRC Raqqa civilians face mines, snipers, use as human shields - IRC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/81496758191_SyariaCamp.jpg)
Raqqa civilians face mines, snipers, use as human shields - IRC
The International Rescue Committee outlined the grim choice facing civilians in Raqqa as the U.S.-backed SDF launched an offensive to capture the city, Islamic State's de facto Syrian capital.
Tue Jun 06 2017
![New Jersey teen pleads guilty in plot to assassinate the Pope New Jersey teen pleads guilty in plot to assassinate the Pope](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/41491313520_PopeFrancis.jpg)
New Jersey teen pleads guilty in plot to assassinate the Pope
Santos Colon, 17, admitted on Monday in a federal court in Camden, New Jersey, that he attempted to conspire with a sniper to shoot the Pope during his visit in Philadelphia.
Tue Apr 04 2017
![Dallas police shooting: What we know so far Dallas police shooting: What we know so far](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/61467966709_DallasShooting.jpg)
Dallas police shooting: What we know so far
The attack was said to be the single deadliest day for law enforcement since September 11, 2011.
Sat Jul 09 2016
![Dallas suspect said he wanted to kill white cops after police shootings: chief Dallas suspect said he wanted to kill white cops after police shootings: chief](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/61467966709_DallasShooting.jpg)
Dallas suspect said he wanted to kill white cops after police shootings: chief
The suspect in the Dallas police sniper attacks told negotiators that he wanted to kill white people, especially white cops.
Fri Jul 08 2016
![Fifth police officer dies in Dallas shooting: official Fifth police officer dies in Dallas shooting: official](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/61467966709_DallasShooting.jpg)
Fifth police officer dies in Dallas shooting: official
A fifth police officer died during a shootout with snipers during a protest against police shootings of black men that also wounded six other officers and a civilian.
Fri Jul 08 2016