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The Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says there is evidence that the Ukrainian Airlines plane that crashed near Tehran airport was hit by an Iranian surface to air missile.
And The New York Times has now published video that appears to show a missile hitting the plane shortly after it takeoff - all 176 people on board died.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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Facebook is doubling down on its political ads policy….
The social media company has been under pressure from the US Congress to adjust its policies.
Technology Correspondent Rachel Silverman has more.
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The British House of Commons has passed the Brexit bill, which would see the UK formally leave the European Union at the end of this month. The EU Withdrawal Bill was voted for by 330 MPs, with 231 voting against.
Benji Hyer has this reaction from London.
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US President Donald Trump has indicated that he believes a Ukrainian Airlines jet that crashed in Tehran in the early hours of Tuesday morning may have been mistakenly shot down by Iranian missiles.
All 176 people aboard the jet died in the crash, which the Iranians have blamed on a technical malfunction.
Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.
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As chief negotiators get set to sign a phase-one trade deal in Washington next week, a new congressional report is urging U.S. officials to keep rights concerns in mind. Authors of the annual report are calling for sanctions on China… as findings reveal that human rights conditions there have worsened.
Jillian Wolf reports.
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Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, have decided to step down as senior members of the UK Royal family, whilst pledging to continue supporting Her Majesty The Queen.
The Royals are said to be "hurt" and "disappointed" by the announcement. It's thought that Buckingham Palace was not consulted before the unexpected statement was released on Wednesday evening (GMT).
Benji Hyer reports from London.
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky declared a day of national mourning on Thursday honouring the 176 victims of the plane crash in Iran on January 8. According to Iran's preliminary report the crew of the jetliner were trying to return to the airport shortly after take off and never made a radio call for help. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.
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