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The plane, a one-year-old Sukhoi Superjet, departed from Sheremetyevo for Murmansk but shortly after taking off requested an emergency landing due to fire, according to Russian state media. Local agency RIA reported that there were 78 passengers on board. TV footage showed a plane landing with its tail ablaze. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India http://bit.ly/2ZTTsat

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US president Donald Trump on Sunday dramatically increased pressure on China to reach a long-sought trade deal by announcing he will markedly increase US tariffs on certain Chinese goods. Trump said on Twitter that tariffs will increase to 25% on Friday and that more Chinese goods will face additional tariffs. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2PMphNC

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The toll of Palestinians killed in the Gaza Strip rose to 12 on Sunday, the enclave's health ministry said, as Israel carried out a series of strikes in response to dozens of rockets fired from the Hamas-run territory. The ministry said 3 people, including a pregnant woman, were killed in northern Gaza and 2 in southern Gaza, raising an earlier toll of 7. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2Ji5DrE

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Iran's foreign ministry on Sunday condemned what it called Israel's "savage" attack on Gaza, and blamed "unlimited US support" for Israel, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. "Foreign ministry spokesman said Iran strongly condemned the Zionist regime's (Israel) savage attack ... which martyred and wounded dozens of Palestinians," Fars reported. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2WrJs63

President Donald Trump on Sunday greeted Muslims observing Ramzan and said that in the spirit of the holy month one can achieve a more harmonious and respectful society. "(The First Lady) Melania joins me in sending our best wishes to Muslims in the US and around the world for a blessed month of celebration," Trump said. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2UYbdSl

Satellite imagery reveals regular presence of nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines at the strategic base near the resort city of Sanya in China. Specialized surface warships and aircraft designed to protect the subs are prowling key waterways off the coast. Taken together, this means China has a force of missile submarines that can launch nuclear attacks from beneath the waves. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2LnCGNw

North Korean state media on Sunday showed Kim Jong Un observing live-fire drills of long-range multiple rocket launchers, a day after South Korea expressed concern that the launches were violation of an agreement to cease all hostile acts. Kim also stressed that his troops should keep a "high alert posture" to "defend the political sovereignty" of the country. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2GVoupG

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Crowds of Thais eager to witness history filled roads around the grand palace Sunday waiting under a scorching sun for newly-crowned King Rama X to emerge on a golden palanquin for a procession through Bangkok's historic heart from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2J4aOfw

Sri Lanka has expelled over 600 foreign nationals, including around 200 Islamic clerics, since the Easter suicide bombings. While the nationalities of those expelled have not been released, foreigners overstaying their visas were from Bangladesh, India, Maldives and Pakistan. The country has also tightened visa restrictions for religious teachers. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2vBM2dN

There's a digital revolution unfolding in Africa. Farmers, crop buyers and other sector professionals have started to harness smart gadgets and crunch numbers to improve productivity, reduce costs and smooth out wrinkles in the markets. The idea of directly linking farmers to consumers, cutting out wholesalers and stores is a familiar story in Europe and North America. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2Yd7uSZ

The 66-year-old Vajiralongkorn began Sunday morning's event before dignitaries in a hall at Bangkok's Grand Palace by paying respects in front of portraits of his late father and mother, who has been hospitalized for an extended period. His mother, who was Bhumibol's queen, was granted a new official title of Queen Mother. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2JhUd7p

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Cross-border hostilities which broke out on Friday flared into a second day, with Palestinians fleeing Israeli strikes in Gaza and air-raid sirens sending Israelis running to shelters as interceptor missiles blew up rockets in the sky. The escalation, which comes just ahead of both the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and Israel's Independence Day holiday, prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to convene security chiefs. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2JhRv1J

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North Macedonians return to the ballot box today for a presidential run-off that risks creating a political headache for the ruling Social Democrats, whose candidate is pitted against a nationalist-backed rival. The centre-left ruling party's Stevo Pendarovski and the right-wing pick Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova finished in a dead heat in the first round of voting last month. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2LpT943

North Macedonians return to the ballot box today for a presidential run-off that risks creating a political headache for the ruling Social Democrats, whose candidate is pitted against a nationalist-backed rival. The centre-left ruling party's Stevo Pendarovski and the right-wing pick Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova finished in a dead heat in the first round of voting last month. from Europe News Headlines, Latest Europe News and Live Updates - Times of India http://bit.ly/2LpT943

The armed forces in a statement said the chopper was heading to San Carlos in Cojedes state. Seven Venezuelan military officers were killed when their helicopter crashed while heading to Cojedes where President Nicolas Maduro appeared alongside troops on Saturday. Maduro was overseeing training exercises in a display of confidence in his armed forces. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2Wp7sXx

Attorney General Bill Barr had a solid reputation when he took over the US Justice Department in February, but his concerted efforts to downplay the Mueller report's damning allegations against President Donald Trump have left that reputation tattered. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2POJDWM

Attorney General Bill Barr had a solid reputation when he took over the US Justice Department in February, but his concerted efforts to downplay the Mueller report's damning allegations against President Donald Trump have left that reputation tattered. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2POJDWM

North Korea has conducted a "strike drill" for multiple launchers, firing tactical guided weapons into the East Sea in a military drill supervised by leader Kim Jong Un on Saturday, the North's state media reported on Sunday. The purpose of the drill was to test performance of "large-caliber long-range multiple rocket launchers and tactical guided weapons by defence units," the Korean Central News Agency said. from World News Headlines, Latest International News, World Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2VKoClc

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The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first vaccine for dengue, Dengvaxia, but placed significant restrictions on its use because the vaccine has been shown to put some people at heightened risk for a severe form of the disease. On May 1, the FDA limited its approval to people aged 9 to 16 who live in areas where dengue is endemic. from US News Headlines, Latest USA News, America Breaking News - Times of India http://bit.ly/2H0P5l0