Islamic State destroys one of Iraq’s oldest Christian sites
Monastery of St Elijah stood for over 1,400 years near Mosul but was razed in Isis campaign
China nears completion of airstrip on disputed island
Airstrip will facilitate most Chinese military aircraft landing in Spratly archipelago
Satellite technology secures Ireland’s place in space race
Irish companies are working on projects to advance less expensive space exploration
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