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Ukraine International Airline plane crash

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Iran denies 'cover-up' as anger mounts over downed airliner

By David Vujanovic

The Kiev-bound plane was knocked out of the sky hours after Tehran had launched a wave of missiles at US troops in Iraq.

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Iran admits unintentionally shooting down Ukrainian Airliner

Iran's official IRNA news agency had published a statement from the military saying the Boeing 737 was mistaken for a...

By Marc Jourdier

Islamic State chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

Turkey says it captured sister of dead IS leader

The captured woman was identified as Rasmiya Awad, and said she was born in 1954.

By AFP News

Islamic State group chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

IS chief Baghdadi buried at sea by US military

An unnamed US military dog became a unlikely hero of the raid.

By Paul Handley

Iran says it shot down US drone over its airspace

Tensions between Iran and the United States have increased following the attack on two oil tankers recently in the Gulf...

By Nandika Chand

Hamas cancels Gaza classes to send children to 'riot' against Israel troops, IDF says

Israel Defense Forces said Tuesday the militant group Hamas is canceling classes in the Gaza Strip to send children to...

By Reema Roy

Armed Drones Damage 2 Saudi Oil Pumping Stations, Oil Output Not Affected

Drones carrying explosives hit two pumping stations servicing the pipeline that brings oil to the Red Sea port of Yanbu.

By S Unnikrishnan Nair

Kurds face threat from Turkey after defeating Islamic State

For the Kurds of the Syrian Democratic Forces, the destruction of the Islamic State means they will now have to fight...

By Arthur Villasanta

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is a state 'only of the Jewish people'

In the midst of a hotly contested race, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's latest comments reflect a staunch Zionist...

By Kevin Billings

Qatar to pull out of Saudi-dominated OPEC amid Doha boycott

The surprise declaration could make Qatar the first Middle East nation to leave the cartel since its founding in 1960.

By Jon Gambrell

Jamal Khashoggi: It was 'savage murder' by Saudi Arabia, says Turkish President Erdogan

Turkey's president says Saudi officials planning to murder Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi days before his death in Saudi...

By Associated Press

Saudi torturer listened to music on headphones as he dismembered Jamal Khashoggi - report

Horrific scenes reported inside the Saudi Arabia consulate in Istanbul where Khashoggi was allegedly tortured, murdered...

By Associated Press

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Middle East

Iran denies 'cover-up' as anger mounts over downed airliner

Iran admits unintentionally shooting down Ukrainian Airliner

Turkey says it captured sister of dead IS leader

IS chief Baghdadi buried at sea by US military

Iran says it shot down US drone over its airspace

Hamas cancels Gaza classes to send children to 'riot' against Israel troops, IDF says

Armed Drones Damage 2 Saudi Oil Pumping Stations, Oil Output Not Affected

Kurds face threat from Turkey after defeating Islamic State

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is a state 'only of the Jewish people'

Qatar to pull out of Saudi-dominated OPEC amid Doha boycott

Jamal Khashoggi: It was 'savage murder' by Saudi Arabia, says Turkish President Erdogan

Saudi torturer listened to music on headphones as he dismembered Jamal Khashoggi - report

Iran seizes 8.8 tonnes of narcotics destined for Europe

US Sends Carrier Strike Group, Bombers in 'Clear Message' To Iran

Why Trump's recognition of the Golan Heights as Israeli territory matters

Jamal Khashoggi: Has Saudi Arabia's 'wrecking ball' prince smashed Trump's Middle East strategy?

Jamal Khashoggi: Trump's Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin to boycott Saudi Arabia conference

The Khashoggi affair proves America's waning influence over Saudi Arabia

Trump speculates about 'rogue killers' as Jamal Khashoggi disappearance strains Saudi-US relations

Will global business leaders follow Richard Branson and boycott Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi disappearance?

How artificial intelligence systems could threaten democracy

How artificial intelligence systems could threaten democracy

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How Amazon can deliver on its promise to reduce emissions

Too many airplane systems rely on too few sensors

Too many airplane systems rely on too few sensors