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Flight MH17 Crash: Plane was shot down by Russian-built Buk missile, Dutch report says
"Our assessment is unchanged – MH17 was shot down by a surface-to-air missile fired from separatist-controlled territory in eastern Ukraine," National Security Council spokesman Ned Price said in a statement. Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine by a Russian-made Buk missile, the Dutch Safety Board...
Flight MH-17: Russian-made missile shot down plane, says Dutch report
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine by a Russian-made Buk missile, the Dutch Safety Board concluded on Tuesday in its final report on the crash in July 2014 that killed all 298 people on board, most of them Dutch. But the long-awaited findings of the board, which was not empowered to … …read more Source: The...
Dutch Publishes Report On Cause Of MH17 Ukraine Disaster
Over one year after the horrible MH17 tragedy occurred in Ukraine, the Dutch Safety Board has published a final report on why the Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 broke mid-air in 2014, killing all 298 on board.The report says the plane crashed as a result of a Russian-made Buk missile.The missile hit the front left of the plane, as a result of...
In Ukraine: PM accuses Russian forces of shooting down flight MH17
The crash killed all 298 people aboard, most of them Dutch citizens. Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseny Yatseniuk said on Tuesday he had no doubt Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine by Russian special forces because “drunken separatists” could not have operated the missile.Yatseniuk made his charge shortly...
Congress Probing U.S. Spy Agencies’ Possible Lapses On Russia
Senior U.S. lawmakers have begun probing possible intelligence lapses over Moscow’s intervention in Syria, concerned that American spy agencies were slow to grasp the scope and intention of Russia’s dramatic military offensive there, U.S. congressional sources and other officials told Reuters.A week after Russia plunged directly into...
Russia Backs Syrian Forces In Major Assault On Insurgents
Syrian troops and militia backed by Russian warplanes mounted what appeared to be their first major coordinated assault on Syrian insurgents on Wednesday and Moscow said its warships fired a barrage of missiles at them from the Caspian Sea, a sign of its new military reach.The combined operation hit towns close to the main north-south highway...
Femi Fani-Kayode: Of Warriors and Heroes Past
The warrior is noble and strong. His resolve is firm and his commitment is total. His is to kill, to shed blood and to be killed. His is to die for his king and for a worthy cause. His is to protect and lay down his life for his faith, his nation, his people and his loved ones. What manners of men are these whose spirits speak of such valour and...
Zendaya: Songress is a vision in her slinky blue outfit
The 19-yr-old old songstress cut a gorgeous figure while mingling with others at the Le Bristol Hotel rocking an eye catching vibrant turquoise blue dress. Singer, Zendaya put on another strong showing as she stepped out, wowing while at the Buro 24/7 Family Presentation of 9 Fashion Designers from Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan in the French...
Syria Conflict: Russia, France Meet Amid Tension
As western powers continue to express worry over Russia’s role in Syria, the Presidents of France and Russia are set to hold talks in Paris on Friday.The meeting was initially called to discuss peace efforts in Ukraine, but these are expected to be overshadowed by the crisis in Syria.The French military, like the United States (US), is...
Belgium cuts aid to Burundi government as EU sanctions hit
Former colonial power Belgium said on Friday it would halt some aid to the government of Burundi in protest at President Pierre Nkurunziza’s disputed third term as leader of the central African country, Reuters reports. Separately, the European Union imposed travel bans and asset freezes agreed earlier this week on four officials close to...
