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Mon, September 28, 2020 | 14:20

Iranians shot down airliner, Western leaders declare

Iranians shot down airliner, Western leaders declare

It is ``highly likely'' that Iran shot down the civilian Ukrainian jetliner that crashed near Tehran late Tuesday, killing all 176 people on board, U.S., Canadian and British officials declared Thursday. They said the fiery missile strike could well have been a mistake amid rocket launches and high tension throughout the region. The crash came just a few hours after Iran laun...

2020-01-10 11:24

Hormuz mission tests Korea-US alliance

Iran sends mixed signals as tensions with US ease

Iran sends mixed signals as tensions with US ease

Iran sent mixed signals Thursday as tensions with the U.S. appeared to ease, with President Hassan Rouhani warning of a ``very dangerous response'' if the U.S. makes ``another mistake'' and a senior commander vowing ``harsher revenge`` for the killing of a top Iranian general

2020-01-09 21:49

Iran investigation says airliner caught fire before crash, Ukraine outlines theories

Iran investigation says airliner caught fire before crash, Ukraine outlines theories

Ukraine outlined four potential scenarios on Thursday to explain the deadly crash of one of its airliners in Iran, including a missile strike and terrorism, as Iranian investigators said the plane was on fire before it fell to the ground

2020-01-09 21:27

UK royals 'hurt' after Harry and Meghan quit front-line roles

UK royals 'hurt' after Harry and Meghan quit front-line roles

Prince Harry and his celebrity wife Meghan's bombshell resignation from front-line royal duties rocked the British monarchy on Thursday, with reports suggesting Queen Elizabeth II had not been informed in advance.

2020-01-09 21:15

US, Iran step back from the brink; region still on edge

US, Iran step back from the brink; region still on edge

The U.S. and Iran stepped back from the brink of possible war on Wednesday as President Donald Trump signaled he would not retaliate militarily for Iran's missile strikes on Iraqi bases housing U.S. troops. No one was harmed in the strikes, but U.S. forces in the region remained on high alert. Speaking from the White House, Trump seemed intent on deescalating the crisis, whic...

2020-01-09 10:05

'Korea's stance on Hormuz may not be same as US'

Iran Guard leader threatens to 'set ablaze' US-backed areas

Iran Guard leader threatens to 'set ablaze' US-backed areas

The leader of Iran's Revolutionary Guard threatened on Tuesday to ``set ablaze'' places supported by the United States over the killing of a top Iranian general in a U.S. airstrike last week, sparking cries from the crowd of supporters of ``Death to Israel!''

2020-01-07 17:29

Guaido blocked from congress as Venezuelan conflict deepens

Guaido blocked from congress as Venezuelan conflict deepens

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido was violently blocked Sunday from presiding over a special session of congress where rivals proclaimed a substitute leader _ moves opposition officials condemned as a hijacking of the country's last democratic institution

2020-01-06 11:29

Iran to forego 2015 nuke pact; Trump threatens new attack

Iran to forego 2015 nuke pact; Trump threatens new attack

Iran announced a further rollback of its commitments to the troubled international nuclear accord Sunday amid anger over the US killing of a top commander which also prompted Iraq's parliament to demand the departure of American troops.

2020-01-06 09:51

Soleimani's body arrives in Iran as Trump issues new threats

Soleimani's body arrives in Iran as Trump issues new threats

The body of Gen. Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. drone strike, arrived Sunday in Iran to throngs of mourners, as President Donald Trump threatened to bomb 52 sites in the Islamic Republic if Tehran retaliates by attacking Americans

2020-01-05 17:20

Norway town records January heat record of 19 degrees Celsisus

Norway town records January heat record of 19 degrees Celsisus

A small town in western Norway on Thursday set a new January winter warmth record for the Scandinavian country, the Norwegian Meteorological Institute said. The mercury in Sunndalsora rose to 19.0 degrees Celsisus, the weather service said. The previous record of 17.9 degrees was recorded in 1989 in the village of Tafjord. Both Sunndalsora and Tafjord are located in the count...

2020-01-03 14:01

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