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Iran says 'unintentionally' shot down Ukraine passenger jet

Iran said Saturday it "unintentionally" shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet, killing all 176 people aboard, in an abrupt about-turn after initially denying Western clai

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Under pressure, Iran admits it shot down jetliner by mistake

In the face of mounting evidence, Iran on Saturday acknowledged that it shot down the Ukrainian jetliner by accident, killing all 176 people aboard. The admission by Ir

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McConnell, Pelosi stand firm as impeachment remains frozen

The standoff over President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial deepened as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said there will be “no haggling” with Democrats as House

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Iran says Ukrainian plane was on fire, tried to turn back

The crew of a Ukrainian jetliner that crashed in Iran, killing all 176 people on board, never made a radio call for help and were trying to turn back for the airport wh

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China contributes to global anti-terror cause with deradicalization efforts in Xinjiang: FM

China has made important contributions to the global fight against terrorism with its deradicalization efforts in Xinjiang, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Ministe

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From franchise player to liability: what happens to Blake Griffin?

Blake Griffin of the Detroit Pistons in the game against the Toronto Raptors at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, December 18, 2019. The Detroit Pistons announced on Tuesday that

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Probability of crew mistake minimal in Ukrainian Boeing crash: UIA

Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) representatives have denied mistakes by the crew in the Boeing 737 crash which took the lives of 167 passengers and nine crew memb

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Is the terminus of Brexit nearing?

Editor's note: Jonathan Arnott is a former member of the European Parliament. The article reflects the author's opinions, and not necessarily the views of CGTN.Over 800 years ago, the much-despise

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U.S. Senate has enough votes for Trump impeachment trial, says majority leader

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he has enough votes to set rules for the upper chamber's trial of President Donald Trump's impeachment. "We have the votes," McConnell told r

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Timing of Soleimani killing fuels Trump 'wag the dog' claims

The killing of top Iranian general Qasem Soleimani in Iraq on the orders of U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified regional uncertainty, sparked fears of rapid escalation and left many questions

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Espanyol hero Wu Lei grabs last-gasp equalizer to deny 10-man Barca

The logic-defying result was greeted rapturously by home fans at the RCDE Stadium on Saturday night. After the final whistle blew, scarves were flung into the air, flags waved, and the club anthem

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The future (and past) of mobile gaming

The summer of 2008 changed everything.Apple’s launch of the App Store a year after the release of the iPhone was a watershed moment not only in the business of technology, but in every aspect of

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Week in Review: Selling out in the Instagram age

Hey everyone, happy 2020. Welcome back to Week in Review where I dive deep into a bit of news from the week or just share some thoughts and go over some of the more interesting stories of the week.If

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The Soleimani assassination and U.S. strategic incoherence

Editor's note: Richard N. Haass is the president of the Council on Foreign Relations. His next book, The World: A Brief Introduction, is coming in May. The article reflects the author's opinions,

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The Soleimani assassination and U.S. strategic incoherence

Editor's note: Richard N. Haass is the president of the Council on Foreign Relations. His next book, The World: A Brief Introduction, is coming in May. The article reflects the author's opinions,

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Pompeo hits out at Europe for not being 'helpful' after Iran attack

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused Europeans of not being "helpful" in their response to the assassination of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani (Credit: AP) US Secretary of St

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ATP Cup day 1 roundup: Host Australia down Germany

The ATP Cup is the inaugural 24-nation event that is being played in Australia's Brisbane, Perth and Sydney starting on Friday.At the opening day, players were scheduled to play in two men's singl