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At least 50 feared dead as Soviet-era passenger plane crashes in Russia's far east
The burning fuselage of the plane, which was from the Soviet era and was nearly 50 years old, was spotted on the ground by a helicopter, and rescue crews were rushing to the scene.
Afghan women battle the Taliban's Sharia laws with hair salons, underground businesses - report
Thailand deploys F-16 jet against Cambodian forces as border clash escalates
Half of Israelis view Iran as greatest threat to country, 17% say Hamas - survey
At least 27 killed, scores injured as Bangladesh air force jet crashes into college campus
The pilot was among those killed in the incident, the military said, adding that a committee had been formed to investigate its cause.
France ends permanent troop presence in Senegal
"Today's transfer of Camp Geille marks a new stage in the evolution of the partnership between our two armed forces," General Pascal Ianni said.
Malaysia dismantles Islamic State network involving workers from Bangladesh
Muslim-majority Malaysia has detained hundreds of people for suspected militant activities after a 2016 attack in the capital, Kuala Lumpur, that was linked to Islamic State.
Turkish teenager honor killed after fiance learns she was carrying baby conceived by rape
Oya Budak’s death marks the 207th case of femicide in Turkey this year, according to women’s rights organizations.
Israel calls on China to rein in Iran's military and nuclear ambitions - report
China and Russia stood by Iran in March after the US demanded nuclear talks with Tehran, with senior Chinese and Russian diplomats saying dialogue should only resume based on "mutual respect."
Millions of Afghan refugees in Pakistan set to be deported
The latest round of deportations follows an earlier phase launched after March 31, which focused on Afghans holding Afghan Citizen Cards and those without documentation.
Jury in Australia's mushroom murder trial retires to consider verdict
The prosecution alleges that Erin Patterson served her husband's family death cap mushrooms in a Beef Wellington alongside mashed potatoes and green beans.
Dalai Lama set to reveal succession plan as China watches
The current Dalai Lama will turn 90 on Sunday and said he would consult senior monks to share possible clues on where his successor could be found.
Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
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Shabbat candle lighting times for Israel and US
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Israeli Embassy staff murders in DC sparks worldwide diplomatic response
Officials from Germany, the UK, Azerbaijan, Denmark, Romania, Hungary, and Serbia expressed their condolences.
