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12 migrants found dead, 21 rescued at sea off western Greece

Saturday, 11 January 2020, 12:37 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Greece's coast guard says 12 migrants have been found dead in the Ionian Sea and 21 others have been rescued after their boat took in water and sank. Searchers are looking for more survivors. The...

Harry, Meghan seek financial independence: Will that work?

Saturday, 11 January 2020, 09:16 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

As part of a surprise announcement distancing themselves from the British royal family, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan declared they will “work to become financially...

Iran says it 'unintentionally' shot down Ukrainian jetliner

Saturday, 11 January 2020, 06:52 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Iran announced Saturday that its military “unintentionally” shot down the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed earlier this week, killing all 176 aboard, after the government had repeatedly...

Iran denies downing plane, says West should share evidence

Friday, 10 January 2020, 13:32 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Iran on Friday denied Western allegations that one of its own missiles downed a Ukrainian jetliner that crashed outside Tehran, and called on the U.S. and Canada to share any information they have on...

US officials: 'Highly likely' Iran downed Ukrainian jetliner

Thursday, 9 January 2020, 19:59 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

U.S. officials said Thursday it was “highly likely” that an Iranian anti-aircraft missile downed a Ukrainian jetliner late Tuesday, killing all 176 people on board. They suggested it could...

Lawmakers approve Brexit bill, UK on course for Jan 31 exit

Thursday, 9 January 2020, 18:36 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Britain's House of Commons has given final approval to the bill authorizing the country's departure from the European Union, paving the way for Brexit at the end of the month. Lawmakers voted...

Prince Harry, Meghan plan to go their own way in royal rift

Thursday, 9 January 2020, 10:36 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Britain's royal family has been rocked by the surprise announcement from Prince Harry and his wife Meghan that they plan “to step back” from their roles and pursue a new path that will...

EU chief warns UK must compromise to get Brexit trade deal

Thursday, 9 January 2020, 10:09 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Three weeks before Britain is due to leave the European Union, the president of the European Commission warned Wednesday that the U.K. won’t get the “highest quality access” to the...

Prince Harry and Meghan to 'step back' as senior UK royals

Wednesday, 8 January 2020, 20:58 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, said they are planning “to step back” as senior members of the royal family, a stunning revelation that underscores the wish of the...

Ukrainian airplane crashes near Iran's capital, killing 176

Wednesday, 8 January 2020, 07:26 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

A Ukrainian airplane carrying 176 people crashed on Wednesday shortly after takeoff from Tehran's main airport, killing all onboard, state TV reported. The plane had taken off from Imam Khomeini...

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