A huge search continues in Russia after a military plane with 92 people crashed into the Black Sea.
Russia plane crash: Huge search for bodies in Black Sea – BBC News
those poor people….
Category: International Affairs,
Japan PM Shinzo Abe in Hawaii for landmark Pearl Harbor visit
Mr Abe will be accompanied by US President Barack Obama, making the visit the first by the leaders of both countries since the attack.
Mr Abe will pray for the dead but will not issue an apology.
The attack on Pearl Harbour killed 2,300 US servicemen and propelled the US into World War Two.
Japan PM Shinzo Abe in Hawaii for landmark Pearl Harbor visit – BBC News
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Chapecoense plane crash: Colombia blames human error
A recording had already indicated the aircraft had run out of fuel.
The plane, operated by Bolivian company LaMia, plunged into a mountainside near Medellin. Only six people survived.
Preliminary results of the Colombian investigation said the pilot failed to refuel en route and was too late in reporting engine failures caused by the lack of fuel.
Chapecoense plane crash: Colombia blames human error – BBC News
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Duped by fake news, Pakistan minister makes nuke threat to Israel
Pakistan’s [defense] minister has threatened to retaliate in kind to any Israeli nuclear strike after apparently being tricked by a fake news site into a confrontation on social media.
Duped by fake news, Pakistan minister makes nuke threat to Israel
What the heck is wrong with people? Think! Stop reacting with at least looking into things. Agh!!!!!!!!!
In India, it’s not easy to report rape
Victims are hushed, money changes hands and ancient alliances prevail.
In India, it’s not easy to report on rape – The Washington Post
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Russian ambassador murder investigation: Family of Turkish police officer reportedly detained
Russian ambassador Andrey Karlov assassination investigation: Family of Turkish police officer reportedly detained
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EU data retention ruling goes against UK government
The EU Court rules against the UK government over communications data retention.
EU data retention ruling goes against UK government – BBC News
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Bana Alabed, Aleppo’s tweeting girl, meets Turkey’s President Erdogan
Syrian seven-year-old Bana Alabed, who tweeted about life in Aleppo, meets Turkey’s President Erdogan.
Bana Alabed, Aleppo’s tweeting girl, meets Turkey’s President Erdogan – BBC News
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Treachery killed USSR, says Gorbachev
Ex-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev tells the BBC a criminal coup killed off the USSR.
Treachery killed USSR, says Gorbachev – BBC News
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Israeli settlements: UN Security Council calls for an end
UN Security Council backs a call to end illegal Israeli settlements after the US refuses to veto it.
Israeli settlements: UN Security Council calls for an end – BBC News
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Melbourne Christmas Day ‘terror attack’ foiled, say Australia police
Australian police say they have averted a terror attack planned for Melbourne on Christmas Day.
Melbourne Christmas Day ‘terror attack’ foiled, say Australia police – BBC News
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Berlin Truck Attack Suspect Anis Amri Shot Dead in Milan
Anis Amri, 24, had been at the center of an international manhunt after authorities found his personal documents inside the vehicle that plowed through the Christmas market on Monday.
Berlin Truck Attack Suspect Anis Amri Shot Dead in Milan: Officials – NBC News
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Hijacked Libyan Afriquiyah plane in Malta
Two hijackers reportedly from Al Fateh Al Gadida on board Libyan aeroplane with 111 people and seven crew, including one infant, on board touches down in Malta
• Negotiators include Libyan transport minister Milad Matoug
• Reports of a Libyan MP being on board
LIVE Hijacked Libyan Afriquiyah plane in Malta
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Philippines leader Duterte faces investigation over killings claim
A Philippines human rights body will probe claims by President Duterte that he killed drug suspects.
Philippines leader Duterte faces investigation over killings claim – BBC News
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Austria to seize, but not destroy, Hitler’s house. Here’s why it matters.
Austrian officials faced a tough choice about what to do with Hitler’s house once legal groundwork was laid for its expropriation.
Austria to seize, but not destroy, Hitler’s house. Here’s why it matters. – CSMonitor.com
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Pope Francis appeals to Assad to protect Syria’s civilians
Letter delivered in Damascus urges Syrian president to ensure international humanitarian law is fully respected
Pope Francis appeals to Assad to protect Syria’s civilians | World news | The Guardian
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Women in Aleppo Choose Suicide Over Rape, Rebels Report
Activists and rebels in the besieged city say mass executions have begun and children are burned alive as Assad’s Iranian- and Russian-backed forces move in.
Women in Aleppo Choose Suicide Over Rape, Rebels Report – The Daily Beast
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EgyptAir crash: Explosives found on victims, say investigators – BBC News
Traces of explosives were found on victims of an EgyptAir crash in May, investigators say.
EgyptAir crash: Explosives found on victims, say investigators – BBC News
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Hitler’s Austrian Birthplace Will Now Become Home to a Good Cause
The government will seize the building after years of wrangling
Hitler’s Austrian Birthplace Will Now Become Home to a Good Cause | TIME
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Gambia troops take over electoral commission offices
Independent Electoral Commission targeted in latest move following Jammeh’s rejection of defeat and call for new vote.
Gambia troops take over electoral commission offices | News | Al Jazeera
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Israeli parliament lifts dress code after protest over short skirt ban
Israel parliament lifts dress code rules after staff protest against ban on skirts deemed too short.
Israeli parliament lifts dress code after protest over short skirt ban – BBC News
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and they didn’t lift it, they just sent it back for review before implementing.
Aleppo and the empathy gap: We read the tweets, but did nothing while a city died
Social media was supposed to make our world connected. But tragic Aleppo tweets weren’t enough to change policy
Aleppo and the empathy gap: We read the tweets, but did nothing while a city died – Salon.com
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