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Syria's de facto leader says it could take up to 4 years to hold elections

Syria's de facto leader says it could take up to 4 years to hold elections

BEIRUT (AP) — Syria's de facto leader said Sunday it could take up to four years to hold elections in Syria, and that he plans to dissolve his Islamist group that led the country's insurgency at an anticipated national dialogue summit for the country
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What we know about the deadly passenger jet crash in South Korea

What we know about the deadly passenger jet crash in South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A passenger jet burst into flames while landing at an airport in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 people in one of the deadliest air disasters in that nation's history. There were only two survivors, officials said.
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What is known about a fiery passenger jet crash landing that claimed 179 lives in South Korea?

What is known about a fiery passenger jet crash landing that claimed 179 lives in South Korea?

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A passenger jet burst into flames while landing at an airport in South Korea on Sunday, killing 179 people in one of the deadliest air disasters in that nation's history. There were only two survivors, officials said.
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Azerbaijan's president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally

Azerbaijan's president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev said Sunday that the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia, albeit unintentionally, and criticized Moscow for trying to “hush up” the issue for days.
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Azerbaijan's president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia, albeit not intentionally

Azerbaijan's president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia, albeit not intentionally

MOSCOW (AP) — Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev said Sunday that the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia, albeit unintentionally.
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A plane has caught fire at a South Korean airport and rescue work is underway

A plane has caught fire at a South Korean airport and rescue work is underway

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The emergency office says a plane has caught fire at a southern South Korean airport after its landing gear malfunctioned.
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Putin apologizes for 'tragic incident' but stops short of saying Azerbaijani plane was shot down

Putin apologizes for 'tragic incident' but stops short of saying Azerbaijani plane was shot down

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologized to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a “tragic incident” following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people, but stopped short of ackno
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Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for 'tragic incident' involving crashed Azerbaijani plane

Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for 'tragic incident' involving crashed Azerbaijani plane

MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologized to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a “tragic incident” following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people.
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Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78

Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78

Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster who broke barriers during his career calling some of the biggest sporting events, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by the network on Friday. He was 78.
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Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78

Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78

NEW YORK (AP) — Greg Gumbel, a longtime CBS sportscaster, has died from cancer, according to a statement from family released by CBS on Friday. He was 78.
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