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Why Did Malaysia Airlines Wait Until Now to Call Flight 370 an ‘Accident?’

Reported by Epoch Times
Malaysia Airlines on Thursday described missing Flight MH370 as an “accident,” triggering ire from some family members of passengers who were on board the ill-fated plane.

There’s legal reasons for why Malaysia Airlines deemed it an “accident” and not a … »more

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Jordan Says Ready to Release Iraqi Woman Militant If Pilot Released

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Police Chief & Community

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SAFETY »

Crossing safety improvements urged after fatal Auckland train accident

A man died after being hit by a train at Morningside last night, prompting calls for improvements at the rail crossing.KiwiRail spokeswoman Jenni Austin said two trains were at the crossing at the time of the accident. One had just...

New Zealand Herald 10 hours ago

SYDNEY SIEGE »

Sydney Siege Hostage Katrina Dawson Killed By Police Gunfire

Katrina Dawson was killed by a ricochet of gunfire from a police officer's gun, while Tori Johnson was killed by the gunman, Man Horan Monis.

IBTimes 17 hours ago

JAPAN »

Japan Leaves Hostage Rescue In Jordan's Hands

Time is running out for both Jordan and Japan to save their hostages held by ISIS, and Japan has complete trust that Jordan will perform the hostage swap.

IBTimes 13 hours ago

AFGHANISTAN »

15 killed in Afghanistan Taliban attacks

At least 15 people are killed in separate attacks by the Taliban in Afghanistan.

PRESS TV 17 hours ago

UKRAINE »

Ukraine president urges new ceasefire negotiations

The Ukrainian president urges new truce talks with pro-Russia forces to end the crisis in the country’s east.

PRESS TV 9 hours ago

MEXICO / HOSPITAL »

7 killed, over 50 injured in Mexico children's hospital explosion

A gas explosion at a Mexican children's hospital leaves seven dead and more than 50 injured.

PRESS TV 9 hours ago

US SENATE »

US Senate committee approves bill for further sanctions on Iran

The US Senate has approved a controversial measure that would further toughen sanctions against Iran. The Senate’s Banking Committee approved the so-called Kirk-Menendez bill with 18 votes in favor and 4 against. The supporters of the measure say the move is necessary to force Iran to reach a..

PRESS TV 3 hours ago

JORDAN »

ISIS threatens to kill Jordan air force pilot in new twist

January 30, 2015 1:48 AM

AMMAN/TOKYO - An audio message claiming to be from a Japanese journalist held by Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militants said a Jordanian air force pilot, also captured by the group, would be killed unless a woman jailed in Jordan was released by sunset..

Straits Times 9 hours ago