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Malaysia Airlines plane crashes on Ukraine-Russia border
Date: 2014-07-17 19:11:16 GMT - Ukraine - International - SN:26 - ID:832655
A passenger jet has reportedly crashed in eastern Ukraine in an area where separatist rebels have been engaging Ukrainian army forces in recent weeks. The Malaysia Airlines plane, travelling from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, apparently had 295 ....
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Kerry holds talks with Austrian FM in Vienna
Date: 2014-07-17 07:29:36 GMT - Austria - International - SN:5 - ID:831342
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry held talks on Wednesday with his Austrian counterpart Sebastian Kurz at the conclusion of his visit to Austria. Sources with Austrian Foreign Ministry said in statements that the two sides discussed the latest ....
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US Senate panel doubles money for Israel's Iron Dome
Date: 2014-07-16 16:46:40 GMT - USA - International - SN:64 - ID:830845
The US Congress is backing a measure that would double the amount of money for Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system, ABC News reported. The Senate Appropriations defense subcommittee approved a defense spending bill on that would provide ....
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Israel drops warning leaflets on Gaza
Date: 2014-07-16 15:17:03 GMT - Israel - International - SN:47 - ID:830684
Israel has dropped leaflets over Gaza ordering tens of thousands of Palestinians to leave their homes 'for your own safety', the Daily Mail reported. Israel has intensified air and tank strikes on what it says are Hamas militant targets in the ....
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Liberman , Norwegian FM forced to run to bomb shelter during Ashkelon visit
Date: 2014-07-16 15:15:45 GMT - Israel - International - SN:46 - ID:830683
Norwegian Foreign Minister Borge Brende and Israeli FM Avigdor Liberman took cover in a bomb shelter in Ashkelon as a rocket hit nearby, according to The Jerusalem Post. Sirens in the city went off as Liberman, Brende and the rest of their ....
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Bombings, gunfire in Borno
Date: 2014-07-16 13:36:30 GMT - Nigeria - International - SN:37 - ID:830471
A number of blasts rocked the city of Borno, the stronghold of the extremist Boko Haram movement, early Wednesday. The bombings wreaked havoc on citizens, who were also terrified by the sounds of gunfire. A number of residents said the army ....
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Crowds protest BBC 'biased reporting' on Gaza
Date: 2014-07-16 13:32:34 GMT - United Kingdom - International - SN:36 - ID:830460
Dozens of demonstrators organized a protest outside the BBC London, accusing the renowned broadcaster of bias in its coverage of the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, according to the Independent. The demonstrators gathered outside the BBC's office ....
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Israel FM calls for ground operation against Gaza
Date: 2014-07-16 13:20:09 GMT - Israel - International - SN:34 - ID:830417
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman has called for a ground operation against the Gaza Strip. He said: "Only a full ground incursion in Gaza will secure a peaceful summer for our children in the South," reiterating a personal stance that ....
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Final deal possible only through palatable solutions- Iranian FM
Date: 2014-07-16 07:56:48 GMT - Iran - International - SN:13 - ID:829624
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif underlined that it is now the best time and opportunity for the West to reach a final deal with Iran, but meantime, stressed that he would accept only a solution that satisfies Iran, the Fars News ....
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Netanyahu sacks deputy defense min. due to criticism over policies towards Hamas
Date: 2014-07-16 06:54:52 GMT - Israel - International - SN:3 - ID:829539
The decision of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to sack Israeli Deputy Defense Minister Danny Danon was taken because of the strong criticism directed to him, according to Israel Radio. The criticism is due to his policies in dealing ....
