Putin, Russian government tries to deflect accusations
As U.S. officials pointed the finger at pro-Russian separatists and their sponsors in Moscow, President Vladimir Putin laid the blame elsewhere
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Victims of MH17: Remembering visionary of AIDS research
On Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, nearly 100 experts on AIDS were heading to a conference in Melbourne
U.S. officials say pro-Russian rebels likely couldn't down plane alone
Analysts say the missile system which brought down Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was likely a sophisticated Russian-made system; one which the Pentagon said the rebels probably couldn't have operated on their own
Israel ground assault in Gaza
Israeli Defense Forces began a ground offensive in Gaza after more than one week of rocket fire between the Israelis and Hamas militants
State of the Climate 2013 in pictures and graphics
NOAA released its annual assessment of the health of the planet, showing that for the most part, temperatures and sea levels are rising, with records being set around the world
Will Russia pay a price for the plane shot down in Ukraine?
It's unlikely Russia launched the missile that downed Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, but many blame the Russians for fomenting regional unrest that led to the attack
Plane crash investigators face struggle in middle of war zone
Both sides of conflict have interests that may outweigh desire to uncover truth; monitor "shocked" to see bodies still lying in the open
Israeli troops push deeper into Gaza; casualties mount
Assault opens a potentially extended and bloodier stage in conflict; Hamas vows to "drown the occupation army in Gaza mud"
U.S.: "We cannot rule out" Russian role in plane downing
Samantha Power tells U.N. Security Council it is "unlikely" separatists could have fired missile without help from knowledgeable personnel
Photos of the Week: July 11-July 18, 2014
The most striking images from the news this week
Russian approval of Vladimir Putin at highest level in years
The Russian president is soaring in an opinion poll after the Sochi Olympics and the seizure of Crimea from Ukraine
"Ripped our guts again": Family that lost relatives in Flight 370 loses another in Flight 17
International passengers from all walks of life, from prominent AIDS researcher and soccer fans to a nun and a senator, were aboard flight
Israel says Gaza invasion will be limited
Morning after Israeli troops move in and missiles hammer tiny Palestinian territory, Gaza is a ghost town, but Israel says it's mainly targeting "terror tunnels"
Advanced satellite company DigitalGlobe sets sights on Ukraine
Same company that 8 million people logged on to when Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 fell off the radar is now putting its efforts toward Flight 17
Finger-pointing intensifies over jet shoot-down
As Ukrainian separatists and Kiev deny shooting down Malaysia Airlines jet, Russia claims "activity" at Ukrainian military missile site
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
Judge blocks Trump's firing of top federal prosecutor in Seattle
Christa Pike's attorneys: Botched execution was "torturous" and "predictable"
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Trump renews threat to resume attacks on Iran after U.S. midterms
Amber Guyger granted parole after serving 7 years for murder of Botham Jean
"Mayday" EP on FlyDubai passenger saying show helped him during attack
Man who allegedly harassed Katie Miller indicted for cyberstalking
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
