Section: Vietnam
Fighting erupts in Ukraine as crash investigators arrive
Ukrainian army tanks were reported to be launching an assault to break pro-Russian rebels’ hold on the eastern city of Donetsk on Monday in the first major outbreak of hostilities in the area since Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down last week.UN Security Council to hold emergency meetingU.N. Security Council mulls resolution on...
U.N. Security Council mulls resolution on Ukraine crash site access
The U.N. Security Council is considering a draft resolution to condemn the “shooting down” of a Malaysian passenger plane in Ukraine, demand armed groups allow access to the crash site, and call on states in the region to cooperate with an international investigation. …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
Kerry tells Russia’s Lavrov investigators must get access to Ukraine crash site
US Secretary of State John Kerry, in a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Saturday, stressed that investigators must get full access to the site in eastern Ukraine where a Malaysian airliner was shot down. …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
Ukraine, rebels argue over wreck; Europeans give Putin ‘last chance’
Ukraine accused Russia and pro-Moscow rebels on Saturday of destroying evidence to cover up their guilt in the shooting down of a Malaysian airliner that has accelerated a showdown between the Kremlin and Western powers. …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
Tensions mount over Ukraine jet crash as corpses moved
Tensions mounted over the Malaysian Airlines jet crash in eastern Ukraine as investigators struggled to get control of the site and foreign governments expressed anger at the chaos on the ground.MH17 crash: Vietnam leaders convey sympathy to MalaysiaMalaysia flags at half-mast as it mourns second air crashMH17 passengers include Vietnam-born...
Malaysia flags at half-mast as it mourns second air crash
Flags in Malaysia flew at half-mast after the nation’s second air tragedy in four months, as Prime Minister Najib Razak urged citizens to pray for the country to be protected from disasters and threats.MH17 passengers include Vietnam-born mother, two childrenInstant death or blackout: likely fate of passengers on jet shot out of skyBodies...
Instant death or blackout: likely fate of passengers on jet shot out of sky
The blast force from the missile that slammed into a Malaysian plane over Ukraine, combined with the plane’s dramatic deceleration, probably instantly rendered everyone on board unconscious or dead.Obama condemns Russia over downed plane in Ukraine, gunmen hamper inquiryBodies rained down on Ukraine village after plane disaster …read...
Obama condemns Russia over downed plane in Ukraine, gunmen hamper inquiry
U.S. President Barack Obama demanded Russia stop supporting separatists in Ukraine after the downing of a Malaysian airliner by a surface-to-air missile he said was fired from rebel territory raised the prospect of more sanctions on Moscow.Bodies rained down on Ukraine village after plane disasterWhat MH17 means for Russia-Ukraine …read...
Bodies rained down on Ukraine village after plane disaster
First came the loud explosion that made buildings rattle: then it started raining bodies.What MH17 means for Russia-UkraineU.S., U.K. link Russia to downed malaysian plane as UN meets …read more Source: Thanh Nien...
Russia, Ukraine trade accusations over downed plane
Russia and Ukraine blamed each other for the downing of a Malaysian Air (MAS) jet that killed all 298 people on board in an incident that may prove to be a turning point in the conflict between the countries.Malaysian airliner downing puts spotlight on Buk missile system[GRAPHIC] Malaysia flight MH17 crash siteInternational probe demanded after...
