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Hearing reveals chilling details of fatal Southwest flight

Thursday, 15 November 2018, 07:50 Last update: about 9 years ago

There was a loud bang, and suddenly the Southwest Airlines jet rolled sharply to the left. Smoke began to fill the cabin, and flight attendants rushed row by row to make sure all passengers could get...

Norwegian frigate rammed by Malta-flagged tanker sinks

Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 15:11 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

One of Norway's Navy frigates has almost completely gone under water after an oil tanker rammed into it last week and tore a large hole in its side, authorities said Tuesday. Rear Adm. Nils...

EU, UK inch closer to a deal as Brexit hangs in the balance

Tuesday, 13 November 2018, 08:32 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Britain and the European Union appeared to be inching toward agreement on Brexit on Monday, but British Prime Minister Theresa May faced intensifying pressure from her divided Conservative government...

Stan Lee, creator of a galaxy of Marvel superheroes, dies

Monday, 12 November 2018, 22:07 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Stan Lee, the creative dynamo who revolutionized the comic book and helped make billions for Hollywood by introducing human frailties in Marvel superheroes such as Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and...

Leaders meet in Italy to find settlement in Libya

Monday, 12 November 2018, 10:35 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

A gathering of leaders of Libya's quarrelling factions and of countries keen on stabilizing the North African nation opens Monday in Sicily, aimed at finding a political settlement that would bolster...

In remembering WWI, world warned of resurging 'old demons'

Sunday, 11 November 2018, 16:53 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

World leaders with the power to make war but a duty to preserve peace solemnly marked the end of World War I's slaughter 100 years ago at commemorations Sunday that drove home the message "never...

Centenary of WWI's end bringing leaders to Arc de Triomphe

Sunday, 11 November 2018, 07:01 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

An overview of the international ceremony taking place in Paris on Sunday for the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I: WHO IS ATTENDING: Leaders from the majority of countries that sent...

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