The plane crashed in South Korea, killing all passengers and the majority of the crew. Only two people survived the fire, both cabin crew. The plane skidded off the runway at Muan Airport, in the south of the country. It then crashed into a wall and ignited. Flight 2216 was returning from Bangkok in Thailand with six crew members and 175 passengers. Many of the … [Read more...] about South Korea Plane Crash Claims 179 Lives, Investigation Underway
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Driver Who Killed Dozens in China Car Attack Sentenced to Death
A man sentenced to death for driving his car at people who were exercising outside of a stadium, in southern China. A court statement said that Fan Weiqiu had been accused of "endangering the public safety". The November 11th attack on Zhuhai is believed to have killed at least 35 people and injured dozens of others. It was the deadliest incident in China in the last … [Read more...] about Driver Who Killed Dozens in China Car Attack Sentenced to Death
US: Russia Likely Behind Downed Azerbaijani Plane
John Kirby, White House spokesperson, said that the US had seen "early indicators" that Russia could have been responsible for the Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed in December and killed 38 people. Mr Kirby didn't elaborate but told reporters that the US offered assistance in the investigation of the crash. It is believed that the plane was shot down by Russian air … [Read more...] about US: Russia Likely Behind Downed Azerbaijani Plane
Ukrainians Hope for New Year Prisoner Swap with Russia
An official from Ukraine said that they hope to have a prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine "any day", although the arrangements may fall through last minute. Petro Yatsenko from Ukraine's Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War said that negotiations with Moscow regarding prisoner exchanges have grown more difficult over the past few months as Russian … [Read more...] about Ukrainians Hope for New Year Prisoner Swap with Russia
At Least 69 Dead in Morocco Boat Sinking
Mali's officials confirmed that at least 69 people including 25 Malians died when a boat from West Africa bound for Spain capsized near Morocco. A statement by the Ministry of Malians Abroad stated that although there were 80 people aboard, only 11 survived. Nine of the survivors were from Mali. The incident was confirmed by the ministry on Thursday. It said that a … [Read more...] about At Least 69 Dead in Morocco Boat Sinking