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120 people killed in South Korean plane crash

Shawdesh Desk: Some 120 people are confirmed dead and just two people — both flight crews — rescued alive, South Korea’s fire agency said Sunday, after a Jeju Air plane

Driver who killed 35 in China sentenced to death

Shawdesh Desk: A man who killed 35 people in a car attack in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai last month was sentenced to death on Friday, state media reported.

Israeli strike kills 5 journalists in Gaza

Shawdesh Desk: A TV channel affiliated with a Palestinian armed group said five of its journalists were killed Thursday in an Israeli strike on their vehicle in Gaza, with the

Hamas, Israel trade blame over delay in finalising Gaza truce deal

Shawdesh desk: Hamas and Israel traded accusations on Wednesday over delays in finalising a ceasefire and hostage release agreement for Gaza, despite continued efforts by mediators to broker a deal

Pope kicks off Christmas under shadow of war

Shawdesh desk: Christmas revellers around the world donned red and white Santa hats, offered meals to the homeless and lit candles on Wednesday, as Pope Francis launched observation of the

46 killed in Pakistan air attack on Eastern Afghanistan

Shawdesh desk: Pakistan air strikes in an eastern border province of Afghanistan killed 46 people, the Taliban government spokesman told AFP on Wednesday, as the defence ministry vowed retaliation. The

US, UK criticise Pakistan military court convictions of Imran Khan supporters

Shawdesh Desk: The United States and the United Kingdom have expressed deep concern over the recent handing down of convictions by Pakistani military courts to 25 civilian supporters of former

12 killed in blast at Turkey explosives plant

Shawdesh Desk: A powerful blast ripped through an explosives plant in northwestern Turkey on Tuesday killing 12 people and injuring five others, officials said. Footage showed shards of glass and