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Nov 17 2015
Six In The Morning Tuesday November 17
Russia confirms plane which crashed over Sinai was bombed in ‘terror act’ Explosive traces have been found on the wreckage Adam Withnall @adamwithnall Russian security officials have confirmed that the plane which crashed over Sinai at the end of October was brought down by a bomb, after explosive traces were found on the wreckage. Improvised explosives …
Nov 16 2015
Six In The Morning Monday November 16
Paris attacks: French police launch raids as military strikes Isis in Syria Counter-terrorism raids are carried out at four locations in France as jets bomb Isis sites in the group’s stronghold of Raqqa Read the latest updates here Ben Doherty, Jon Henley in Paris and Ian Traynor in Molenbeek Monday 16 November 2015 06.20 GMT France’s …
Nov 15 2015
The Russian plane crash and the battle of narratives
We examine the conflicting media reports of the Russian plane disaster in Egypt; plus, the rise of automated journalism. When a Russian-operated airline went down in Sinai on October 31, killing all 224 on board, it drew together Russia, the UK and Egypt in what has now become a battle over the airwaves to contain …
Nov 15 2015
Six In The Morning Sunday November 15
Paris attacker named as Omar Ismaïl Mostefai as investigation continues Isis attacks ‘carried out by three coordinated teams of gunmen’ Belgian police make several arrests after Brussels raids 352 injured, 99 critically, in attack that left 129 dead Seven terrorists killed, six by detonating suicide vests Interactive: how the attacks unfolded The aftermath: read …
Nov 14 2015
Six In The Morning Saturday November 14
Paris attacks: what we know so far A state of emergency has been declared in France, after at least 120 people are killed in a series of terrorist attacks across Paris Claire Phipps @claire_phipps Saturday 14 November 2015 07.08 GMT A state of emergency has been declared across France, after at least 120 people are feared …
Nov 14 2015
Random Japan
A ‘Star Wars’-themed jet is flying across the world — here’s what it looks like inside Japanese airlines All Nippon Airways (ANA) has teamed up with Disney to create an in-air experience that’s perfect for the ultimate “Star Wars” fan. Covered in an R2-D2-like designs and a “Star Wars” logo on the outside, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft also has some …
Nov 13 2015
French Police: Coordinated Attacks Around Paris
With reports from the police that 118 people are believed to have died in the Bataclan concert hall, along with at least 40 in separate attacks, the death toll looks to have risen to at least 158. FacebookTwitterGoogle plus 11m ago01:00 What we know so far Claire Phipps This is Claire Phipps taking over from Kevin Rawlinson to …
Nov 13 2015
Six In The Morning Friday November 13
‘Jihadi John’: US air strike targets Isis terrorist Mohammed Emwazi Pentagon has not confirmed death in Raqqa, Syria, of British terrorist believed responsible for beheadings in gruesome Islamic State propaganda videos Claire Phipps and Justin McCurry in Tokyo Friday 13 November 2015 07.01 GMT British and US military worked “hand in glove” to launch …
Nov 12 2015
Six In The Morning Thursday November 12
Sinjar battle: Kurds in offensive to retake Iraq town from IS Kurdish forces in northern Iraq have launched an offensive to retake Sinjar, a strategic town near the Syrian border, from Islamic State militants. The campaign is supported by air strikes by the US-led coalition. Recapturing Sinjar would effectively cut off the supply line between …
Nov 11 2015
Six In The Morning Wednesday November 11
Christmas Island riot images emerge as detainees flown to Australia The Australian government has released pictures showing the riot at Christmas Island migrant detention centre earlier this week and its aftermath. Police used tear gas on Tuesday to end three days of unrest sparked by the death of an Iranian asylum seeker. CCTV images appear …
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