Plane carrying MH17 bodies leaves Ukraine for Netherlands
The first plane carrying bodies from downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 on Wednesday left eastern Ukraine for the Netherlands following
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Typhoon Matmo hits Taiwan
“Typhoon Matmo has slammed in Taiwan, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and the threat of landslides on the mountainous island.”
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Israel pounds Gaza amid renewed truce efforts
“Israeli forces target multiple sites across Gaza, as US secretary of state arrives in Tel Aviv to pursue ceasefire.” Israeli
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Typhoon Matmo Drenches Taiwan; 1 killed, 1 missing
Typhoon Matmo slammed into Taiwan on Wednesday, bringing torrential rains and strong winds before heading north for China. No serious
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Kerry Lands in Tel Aviv for Cease-Fire Talks
Israeli forces pounded the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, sending thousands of residents fleeing, and said it was meeting stiff resistance
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US says rebels downed MH17 plane ‘by mistake’
“Intelligence officals say separatists in Ukraine fired Russian SA-11 missile at jet thinking it was different aircraft.” US intelligence officials
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Texas Gov. Perry Orders State National Guard to Border
Texas Governor Rick Perry ordered his state’s National Guard commander to send 1,000 soldiers to the Texas border with Mexico
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Gunshots fired at Al Jazeera bureau in Gaza
“Shots fired into Al Jazeera’s office in Gaza, a day after Israeli FM said Israel will work to close down
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Kerry urges Hamas to accept Gaza truce offer
“US top diplomat backs Egypt’s proposal as Israel says world must hold Hamas accountable for rejecting ceasefire offers.” US Secretary
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Driver, five children killed in minibus crash
Five children aged 10 to 12 and their driver were killed Tuesday when the minibus they were traveling in crashed
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