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15 dead in massive overnight Russian attack on Kyiv, Ukraine says

Tuesday, June 17

(KYIV, Ukraine) -- Massive overnight Russian strikes on Kyiv killed 15 people, Ukrainian officials said, as Moscow launched hundreds of drones and missiles at targets across the country.The strikes wounded at least 177 others in the Ukrainian capital, according to officials. A United States... Read More.

IDF shooting near aid truck kills dozens in southern Gaza, Hamas-run ministry says

Tuesday, June 17

(LONDON) -- Almost 60 people are dead after two incidents near locations where people were trying to get food aid in Gaza Tuesday, the Hamas-run Gaza Ministry of Health said.Fifty-one people were killed in an incident near a food aid truck that got stuck... Read More.

14 dead in massive overnight Russian attack on Kyiv, Ukraine says

Tuesday, June 17

(KYIV, Ukraine) -- A massive overnight Russian strike on Kyiv killed 14 people and wounded more than 100 others, local officials in the Ukrainian capital said early Tuesday, as Moscow launched hundreds of drones and missiles at targets across the country.It was not immediately... Read More.

More than 30 killed at controversial foundations aid distribution sites in Gaza: Health officials

Monday, June 16

(LONDON) -- More than 30 people in Gaza were killed on Monday by alleged Israeli gunfire while trying to reach food aid distribution centers, the Hamas-run Gaza Ministry of Health (MOH) said.One person was killed near the Netzarim corridor at a distribution site in... Read More.

Israeli ambassador says Iran’s nuclear program ‘set back dramatically, but not enough’

Sunday, June 15

Israel's ambassador to the U.S., Yechiel "Michael" Leiter, claimed that Israel had set Iran's nuclear program back significantly after a series of strikes on the country, but that the full operation could take "weeks.""We've set them back dramatically, but not enough," Leiter told "This... Read More.

Air India plane crash: Investigation underway, black boxes found

Friday, June 13

(LONDON) -- An investigation is underway as to what caused an Air India airliner carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members to crash shortly after takeoff on Thursday. Both black boxes of the aircraft have been found on Friday, an Indian official confirmed to... Read More.

I thought I would die: Sole survivor from Air India plane crash speaks out

Friday, June 13

LONDON -- Vishwaskumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the Air India plane crash headed to the United Kingdom from Ahmedabad, India, that left all 241 other passengers and crew dead, along with five more on the ground, said he “thought I would die” as... Read More.

Air India jet carrying 242 crashes, at least 1 passenger survives

Thursday, June 12

(LONDON and DELHI) -- An Air India airliner carrying 242 passengers and crew en route to the United Kingdom from India crashed shortly after takeoff, with at least one passenger surviving the crash, local officials said."The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at 13:38 hrs,... Read More.

Israel considering military action against Iran in coming days: Sources

Thursday, June 12

(LONDON) -- Israel is considering taking military action against Iran in the coming days, according to three sources familiar with the situation.The sources were not aware of a specific U.S. role in an Israeli strike on Iran, though it is possible the U.S. could... Read More.

Air India jet carrying 242 crashes in India en route to London, with no survivors likely

Thursday, June 12

(LONDON and DELHI) -- An Air India airliner carrying 242 passengers and crew en route to the United Kingdom from India crashed shortly after takeoff, apparently killing all onboard the Boeing Dreamliner, local officials and the airline said."The flight, which departed from Ahmedabad at... Read More.

Air India plane carrying 242 crashes in India en route to United Kingdom

Thursday, June 12

(LONDON and DELHI) -- An Air India airliner carrying 242 passengers and crew en route to the United Kingdom from India crashed shortly after takeoff in an area near the Ahmedabad airport, in India's Gujarat state, local officials and the airline said."The flight, which... Read More.

State Department orders departure of nonessential staff from Baghdad embassy

Wednesday, June 11

(WASHINGTON) — The State Department is ordering the departure of all nonessential staff from its embassy in Baghdad due to concern over increased security risks in the region, according to two State Department officials familiar with the matter."President Trump is committed to keeping Americans... Read More.