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Ukrainian jet that crashed, killing 176, appears to have been shot by Iranian missiles, sources say

The evidence comes from spy satellites, sources said.

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Does money buy happiness? Billionaire giving $9M to Twitter followers to find out

Yusaku Maezawa will give 1 million yen to 1,000 followers, amounting to about $9,000 per person.

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Lebanon bans ex-Nissan boss Ghosn from traveling: judicial sources

Ghosn will be required to keep authorities informed of his place of residence, the judicial sources said.

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U.S.-Iran crisis stops aid deliveries to thousands of vulnerable Iraqis

Oxfam warns that if the heightened security concerns continue, some 100,000 vulnerable people could be affected.

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This Israeli town knows conflict with Iran-backed militants, and hopes more is not to come

"We know the threat exists, it's in the air, it did not go away," said one resident. "But as human beings you cannot be hysterical all the time."

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Prince Harry and Meghan's shock announcement caps feud with British media

After months of negative coverage and a lawsuit against a paper, the couple says they will no longer participate in the established system of media access.

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Man dies in Germany four years after co-worker poisoned his lunch

A 57-year-old man had peppered co-workers' food with mercury and other substances over several years, leaving one in a coma and two others with serious kidney damage.

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Iranian investigators say Ukrainian jet did not call for help before crashing

Eyewitnesses, including the crew of a passing flight, described seeing the plane engulfed in flames before hitting the ground, the report said.

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Misinformation grows on social media after Iran's attack on Iraqi military bases

False claims of American casualties and that Iran had declared war on the U.S. added to growing inaccuracies on social media.

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Harry and Markle: From royal romance to breakup with the royals

It started out so well as their relationship bloomed, leading to a star-studded wedding and baby Archie, but unrelenting tabloid scrutiny took a toll.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to 'step back as senior members of the Royal Family'

Royal couple say they will "work to become financially independent, while continuing to fully support Her Majesty The Queen."

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Mideast on alert after Iran fires missiles at U.S. forces

The U.S. embassy in Jordan advised personnel to avoid non-essential movements, including keeping children home from school.

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Stowaway's body found in plane's landing gear at Paris airport

Air France expressed its "deepest sympathy and compassion at this human tragedy."

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1 killed, multiple injured in shooting in Ottawa, Canada, police say

The incident happened at around 8 a.m. on Gilmour Street, near Parliament Hill, the site of the Canadian Parliament. Police are still searching for the shooter.

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Airlines re-route or cancel flights around Iraq, Iran after missile strike on U.S. troops

In the U.S., the FAA barred American carriers from airspace over Iran, the Gulf of Oman and the waters between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

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Ukrainian plane with 167 aboard crashes after takeoff, Iran state TV says

Iranian state TV said mechanical issues are suspected after the Boeing 737 crashed after takeoff.

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Funeral of Iran's Soleimani postponed after dozens killed in stampede

The stampede broke out during the emotionally charged event in Kerman, according to emergency services in the city.

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Australia races to strengthen fire defenses ahead of heat, wind later this week

Wildfires fueled by drought and the country's hottest and driest year on record have ravaged an area the size of South Korea in recent weeks.

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Why is China raising the prospect of same-sex marriage?

As recently as August, a representative had dismissed same-sex marriage as contrary to Chinese culture.

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U.S. to send some Mexican asylum seekers to Guatemala

The Department of Homeland Security confirms that certain Mexicans seeking humanitarian protections can be transferred to the Central American nation.