South Korean Emergency Workers Say 179 Killed In Jeju Air Crash, 2 Rescued
A total of 179 people were killed in Sunday's Jeju Air plane crash in South Korea, the country's fire agency said as it announced a final toll from the disaster.
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GENEVA (Switzerland) - 30th anniversary of the creation of the World Trade Organization (WTO) BELGIUM - Ban on disposable electronic cigarettes comes into force VIDEO. LONDON (United Kingdom) - Prince ...
Azerbaijan Says Crashed Plane Was Shot At From Russia
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday the Azerbaijani Airlines passenger which crashed this week, killing 38 of the 67 people onboard, was shot at from Russia.
Pope Says Praying For South Korea Plane Crash Victims
Pope Francis sent his prayers on Sunday to the victims of a plane crash in South Korea believed to have killed nearly 180 people.
Nearly 300 Arrested In Syria Crackdown On Assad Loyalists: Monitor
Syria's new authorities have arrested nearly 300 people, including informants, pro-regime fighters and former soldiers, in a crackdown on loyalists to ousted former president Bashar al-Assad, a ...
Shock, Grief At South Korea Jeju Air Crash Site
The stench of gasoline hangs over Muan International Airport. Behind a police cordon, plane seats, suitcases and twisted bits ...
Protesters Gather In Tbilisi Before Inauguration Of Disputed President
At least 2,000 pro-EU protesters gathered in Tbilisi on Sunday ahead of Georgia's disputed presidential inauguration, awaiting a speech by current President Salome Zurabishvili, who has refused to ...
Egypt Tests New Extension Of The Suez Canal
Egypt has tested a new 10-kilometre (6.2-mile) extension to the Suez Canal as it tries to minimise the impact of currents on shipping and increase the key waterway's capacity.
Jailed PKK Leader Says 'Ready' To Support Turkey Peace Drive
Abdullah Ocalan, the jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), is "ready to make a call" to back a new initiative by the Turkish government to end decades of conflict, Turkey's pro-Kurd ...
Zverev Helps Champions Germany Knock Brazil Out Of United Cup
Germany took a solid first step on Sunday in defence of their United Cup title with world number two Alexander Zverev and ...
South Korea Jeju Air Plane Crash Death Toll Jumps To 120: Fire Department
Some 120 people are confirmed dead and just two people -- both flight crew -- rescued, South Korea's fire agency said Sunday, after a Jeju Air plane crashed on landing with 181 people on board.
Palestinian Woman Shot Dead In Jenin Camp: Family
A Palestinian woman was shot dead overnight at the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank, with her family on Sunday accusing the Palestinian Authority's security forces of killing her.