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All 66 on board killed after plane crashes in central Iran
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A passenger plane has crashed in central Iran during a flight from Tehran to the southwestern city of Yasuj, killing all 66 people on board, authorities said on Sunday.
The ATR 72, a twin-engine turboprop…
Mexican Helicopter Crash Kills 2, Minister Survives
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A military helicopter carrying Mexico’s interior minister and the governor of the southern state of Oaxaca crashed on Friday killing two people during a tour of damage from an earthquake earlier in the day, but the…
Nine dead in fire, southern China
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Nine people have died in a fire at a waste processing facility in southern China, state news agency Xinhua said on Saturday.
The fire broke out in the early hours of the morning in Qingyuan city in the southern…
1000s of Israeli protesters call for Netanyahu’s resignation over bribery
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Thousands of people have staged a demonstration in the occupied Palestinian territories to demand the resignation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after police recommended he be charged with bribery in…
At least 17 dead in Florida school shooting
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At least 17 people have been killed and several others injured in a shooting at a high school in the US state of Florida.
The shooting occurred on Wednesday at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.
Florida…
Israel liable for ‘catastrophic’ situation in Gaza amid Israeli siege, UN told
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The UN's Middle East envoy Nickolay Mladenov has briefed the UN Security Council (UNSC) on the “catastrophic” humanitarian crisis in the blockaded Gaza Strip, blaming the Israeli regime for the deteriorating situation.…
In letter to American people, Taliban claims it seeks end to war
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In an open letter to the “American people,” the Taliban militant group has claimed it is willing to enter into “peaceful dialog” to end the 17-year war in Afghanistan.
According to copies of the nearly…
No sign France reviewing arms sales to Saudi-led coalition pounding Yemen: Report
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France has shown no concrete signs of reducing or suspending arms sales to the Saudi-led coalition waging war on Yemen, diplomatic sources say, despite massive civilian casualties caused by the coalition bombing.…
Washington not to contribute funds to Iraq’s reconstruction: US officials
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The United States will be a main absentee from plans to contribute to Iraq’s finances, US officials say as Baghdad seeks to rebuild the country following a devastating battle against the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group.…
US discussing no ‘annexation plan’ with Israel despite Netanyahu’s claim
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The United States dismisses claims by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Washington and Tel Aviv are in talks for “annexation” of Palestinian lands, grabbed by the regime for construction of settlements.…