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Recap: Planes hit by missiles over the past four decades
Boeing 737 crashed on Wednesday killing all 176 passengers and crew on board
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Ukraine president wants punishment, compensation for airliner downed by Iran
We insist on a full admission of guilt: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy
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Climate at mercy of politics in 2020, experts warn
The Paris deal was dragged partly over the line thanks to more than a year of shuttle diplomacy by host France
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US piles on sanctions pain against Iran
While President Trump says he will not respond further militarily, Washington is intent on maintaining pressure
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Oman's Sultan Qaboos dies; cousin sworn in as new ruler
PM Imran extends deepest condolences to the people of Oman, terms Sultan Qaboos as Pakistan’s trusted friend
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Australia fires 'long way from over' but rain brings relief
Thousands took to the streets calling on Australia's govt to take stronger action on climate change
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Washington turns down Iraqi call to remove troops
Meanwhile, the US imposes more sanctions on Iran after Iran's attack on US troops in Iraq
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Iran 'deeply regrets' accidental shooting down of Ukrainian airliner: President Rouhani
Iran's FM also offered his country's profound regrets, apologies and condolences
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Iran says its forces shot down passenger plane due to human error
Iran had initially denied that the plane was shot down
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US rejects Iraqi request to pull out American troops
Seeking to tighten pressure on its arch foe, US imposes more sanctions on Iran responding to an attack on US troops
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Dutch spy agency blames Iranian missile for Ukrainian jet crash
Crash occurred after Tehran launched missiles at US forces in Iraq in response to killing of a top Iranian general
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Bond of silence buys freedom in Indian Occupied Kashmir
Detainees forced to sign bond banning them from speaking against Modi policies in the disputed valley after release
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Senate panel discusses plight of Pakistani murder accused in China
Asks Foreign Office to approach Baitul Maal for funds for out-of-court settlement
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US imposes more sanctions on Iran for missile attacks on American targets
Targets of the sanctions mainly included Iran's manufacturing, mining and textile sectors
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Spanish national hunts season’s third markhor in Gilgit-Baltistan
John March pays $83,000 for obtaining a hunting permit
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Infant deaths, poor conditions at Indian hospital spark uproar
Recent spike in fatalities at a state-run institution in India triggers a row between two main political parties
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Prof Attaur Rahman honoured with Chinese highest scientific award
Move comes in recognition of eminent scientist collaborations with China in organic chemistry, other emerging fields
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British woman jailed for posing as a boy to lure girls into relationships
Gemma Watts creates an online persona as Jake Waton to use social media for striking relationships with girls
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Australia urges quarter of a million to flee as winds fan huge bushfires
Authorities send emergency texts to 240,000 people in Victoria, telling them to leave
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Stocks march back to record highs as Middle East tensions ease
Investors look towards prospects of improved global growth
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Germany rejects Trump call to ditch Iran 2015 nuclear pact
Deal has been unravelling ever since Trump withdrew US from agreement in 2018
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Trump sends North Korea's Kim birthday greetings
Kim’s birthday is believed to be Jan 8, though his secretive regime never confirmed date
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Pakistan steps up efforts to de-escalate Middle East tensions
FM Qureshi calls Russian, Iraqi counterparts as well as meets Iranian envoy
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Trump says China trade deal may be signed shortly after January 15
The White House has not immediately responded to a request for clarification of Trump’s comments
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Boeing documents show employees mocked US regulators
The communications include exchanges among Boeing test pilots that speak of problems with flight simulators
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India top court says Occupied Kashmir internet shutdown unconstitutional
Says an indefinite suspension of the internet is a violation of the country's telecoms rules
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US House votes to rein in Trump's war powers as US-Iran tensions stay high
The measure now goes to the Senate, which is controlled by Trump’s Republican Party, and faces an uphill battle
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Informants in Iraq, Syria helped US kill Iran's Soleimani: sources
The US department of defence declines to comment on whether informants in Iraq and Syria played a role in the attacks
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Iran likely downed Ukraine airliner with missiles, Canada's Trudeau says, citing intelligence
Trudeau said his government will not rest until it had obtained closure, transparency, accountability and justice
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Afghanistan starts repatriating Da’ish families to Pakistan
In 1st phase 50 women, 76 children will be handed over to their Pakistani relatives, says official
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In India, average 91 rapes and 80 murders reported daily in 2018
According to NRCB data, overall crime numbers show an increase of 1.3 per cent in registration of cases over 2017
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Saudi Arabia condemns 'Iranian violations of Iraqi sovereignty'
Iranian missiles targeted two Iraqi bases including Ain al-Asad which houses US troops
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Blind gorilla undergoes cataract surgery
An eye surgeon removed a cataract from the left eye of a three-year-old female named Leslie
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In pictures: Climate change threatens Afghanistan's crumbling heritage
Experts suggest uncertain climate changes are putting war-torn country's historic architecture at risk of destruction
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Trump, US lawmakers battle over president's war powers amid Iran tensions
Move comes ahead of vote in House of Representatives to rein in president ability to take military action against Iran
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Madame Tussauds removes waxworks of Harry and Meghan from royal family display
Duke and Duchess of Sussex announced stepping back from royal duties
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Diplomats from EU, India’s Mideast allies decline Delhi’s offer of ‘guided’ IOK trip
Envoys of 15 countries, including US, were taken to a two-day trip to Occupied Kashmir
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UK's Johnson urges Iran's Rouhani to end hostilities with US
In a 20-minute call, UK premier says 'there is an urgent need for de-escalation': Downing Street
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US strike kills Taliban splinter commander in Herat
Mullah Nangyalay killed in Shindand district, close to the border with Iran
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Fact check: Footage 'showing' Iran’s top general's killing taken from a video game
Social media users claim, the video shared shows Soleimani's killing 'in Iran' is from a 2015 video game preview
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Family of tigers poisoned for 'killing livestock' in Goa
Number of endangered big cats in India has crept up in recent years
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British royals 'hurt' after Harry and Meghan quit frontline roles
Reports suggest Queen Elizabeth II had not been informed by the duo's decision in advance
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Delhi faces diplomatic isolation over Modi’s controversial moves, says ex-Indian envoy
'World attitude towards India has changed after new citizenship law, revocation of IOK’s special status'
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Pope warns Iran-US tensions risk sparking 'vaster conflict'
He called for far-sighted solutions for war-torn Syria and thanked Jordan and Lebanon for taking in refugees
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Woman cuts sister-in-law over 100 times as part of 'exorcism'
Victim given 300 stitches on face and other parts of body
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EU spurns 'guided tour' of occupied Kashmir
EU envoys refuse after they were told they will not be allowed to meet detained local politicians
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Iran's missile attack was to save face, not go to war: US military officials
Officials say they knew by Tuesday afternoon that Iranians intended to strike
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Big fat Indian wedding goes on a diet as slowdown bites
Growth has hit a six-year low and unemployment a four-decade high under Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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Japan urges Ghosn to return as fugitive tycoon defends escape
Ghosn insists that justice was impossible for him in Japan
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Ukraine considering several possibilities behind Iran plane crash
Among victims were 82 Iranians, 63 Canadians, 11 Ukrainians, 10 Swedes, three Germans and three Britons