in a renovated church in indian—administered kashmir for the first time in 30 years. the mayor of the city of srinagar, and other officials, greeted those who visited st luke's church, one of the oldest in kashmir. the i25—year—old place of worship was shut down three decades ago when the separatist violence began in the muslim—majority region. security forces in the sudanese capital khartoum have fired tear gas in an effort to disperse the latest pro—democracy protests. the authorities restricted phone and internet services and blocked roads leading to the city. at least 48 protestors have been killed since a coup in october. general abdel fattah al—burhan, who led the coup, has warned that protests could impede a smooth democratic transition. the biggest space telescope ever constructed has been launched into orbit. the james webb telescope is on board a european ariane rocket which took off from french guiana.