Francis Whittaker
Russia Claims Turkish President And Family Are Involved In ISIS Oil Trade
Turkish fighter jets shot down a Russian warplane Turkey said had strayed into its territory last week. Russia denied the plane entered Syrian territory. One pilot was shot dead in the air by Syrian rebel groups, but a second was rescued and returned to base. On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin alleged Turkey had oil routes with ISIS, and the jet was shot down to protect them.
Francis Whittaker
Turkish Jets Shoot Down Russian Warplane Near Syria Border
Turkish military officials reportedly said the jet was shot down after violating the country's airspace. BuzzFeed News has exclusively obtained a photo from a Syrian activist with the rebels purporting to show one of the dead Russian pilots. WARNING: Photo is extremely graphic.
Francis Whittaker
There Are Now Only 3 Northern White Rhinos Left In The World Following Death At San Diego Zoo
Nola, a 41-year-old female, died in captivity in California after undergoing surgery for a bacterial infection.
Francis Whittaker
U.S. Citizen Among 22 Dead After Gunmen Raid Hotel In Mali
A Maryland woman was among the 22 people killed, officials said, after several armed men entered the Radisson Blu hotel in Bamako early Friday, taking hostages.
Francis Whittaker
Sinai Plane Was Brought Down By "Terrorist" Bomb, Moscow Says
Russia's security chief confirmed Tuesday the jet was blown up by a homemade explosive device. Several Sharm El-Sheikh airport employees have been detained and questioned regarding the incident, a source confirmed to BuzzFeed News.
Francis Whittaker
Here Are The Candidates In The Running For FIFA President
World soccer's governing body has gathered in Zurich to choose who will replace suspended incumbent Sepp Blatter. Here's what you need to know about the men in the running.
Francis Whittaker
Putin Calls For Probe Into Accusations Of State-Sponsored Doping Of Russian Athletes
Addressing the his nation's Olympic committee in Sochi on Wednesday, Russian President Vladimir Putin called on sports ministers to launch a internal probe into accusations of widespread, state-approved doping of athletes.
Francis Whittaker
Two Americans Among Four Shot Dead By Security Officer In Jordan
The victims were contractors at a base used to train police in Eastern Amman. The assailant, believed to have been a policeman, was shot dead.
Francis Whittaker
Aung San Suu Kyi's Party Wins Landslide Victory In Myanmar Elections
The National League for Democracy has won an historic victory in the first open elections the country has held in 25 years.
Francis Whittaker
Thousands Join Protests In Romania, Despite PM's Resignation
Prime Minister Victor Ponta resigned Wednesday following a deadly nightclub fire, but that didn't stop Romanians angry at the country's political establishment from attending a second night of rallies.
Francis Whittaker
Two Survive South Sudan Cargo Plane Crash That Killed Dozens
The aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff near the international airport near the capital, Juba. A woman and a child survived, according to a presidential spokesman.
Francis Whittaker
Romania's Prime Minister Resigns After Nightclub Fire Protests
Prime Minister Victor Ponta announced he and his ministers would step down after thousands took to the streets on Tuesday to protest a deadly fire at the Colectiv nightclub last week.
Francis Whittaker
Prosecutors Begin Appeal To Have Oscar Pistorius Sentenced For Murder
State prosecutors in South Africa are attempting to have the athlete's conviction for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp scaled up from culpable homicide.
Francis Whittaker
Officials "90% Sure" Noise Heard On Russian Jet Black Box Recorder Was A Bomb
A Metrojet passenger jet crashed Oct. 31 over the volatile Sinai peninsula in Egypt en route to St. Petersburg, Russia. All 224 people on board were killed.
Jim Dalrymple II
At Least 310 Killed As Powerful Quake Rocks Afghanistan And Pakistan
The massive magnitude-7.5 earthquake struck in the remote Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, but tremors were felt across Pakistan, India, and Uzbekistan.
Francis Whittaker
Chaos At South African #FeesMustFall Protest As President Announces Hikes Freeze
A student protest movement demanding universities lower their fees has rocked the country over the last few days.
Francis Whittaker
At Least 43 Dead In French Bus And Truck Crash
The incident happened in Puisseguin near Libourne, close to the city of Bordeaux. Most of the victims are believed to be members of a senior citizens' group on a day trip from the village of Petit-Palais-et-Cornemps.
Francis Whittaker
Adele Just Dropped Her New Track And People Are Super Excited
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Francis Whittaker
Sweden Sword Attack Was "Racially Motivated," Police Say
A teacher and student were killed after a masked, sword-wielding assailant stormed a school in Trollhättan Thursday.
Francis Whittaker
White House Condemns Putin's "Red Carpet Welcome" For Assad
The Syrian leader met his Russian counterpart during a surprise visit on Tuesday — his first foreign trip since 2011 — the Kremlin said.
Francis Whittaker
