Four Dead As Tu-204 Crashes At Moscow Airport
A Red Wings Tu-204 passenger jet crashed after overrunning the runway at Moscow Vnukovo Airport. Four people were killed and four injured as the aircraft broke apart in a snowy field and near a highway during landing from the Czech Republic. There were eight aboard with no passengers aboard returning home.
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Hollande loses bid as court blocks 75 percent tax plan
France’s constitutional council ruled the 75 percent levy on incomes above one million euros unconstitutional and unfair. The plan, aiming to curb wealth at a cost of 100 to 300 million euros, would have touched few taxpayers amid a large deficit. Rebels seize a strategic town in Central African Republic as peace talks loom.
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Early flu season may be severe says health officials
Health experts warn the United States could face a harsh flu season with an early start and H3N2 as the dominant strain. CDC officials say the vaccine matches current strains, urging vaccinat ion and noting activity rising in 29 states and 12 states with above normal flu like illness.
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Lavrov says Assad won't leave Syria amid Russian support
In Moscow after discussions with Lakhdar Brahimi, Sergei Lavrov stated Assad intends to stay in power and will protect sovereignty. He denied Russia plans offensive arms to Syria and urged talks with the opposition without preconditions. Brahimi warned against Somalia-like collapse and noted refugee strain from Lebanon and Jordan.
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Comet ISON may outshine the full moon in 2013 2014
NASA astronomers say Comet ISON could approach within 1.2 million miles of the sun on November 28 2013 and become visible from October 2013 through January 2014 possibly producing a brilliant tail that could outshine the full moon if it survives perihelion. The discovery was led by amateur observers Artyom Novichonok and Vitali Nevski. the object may resemble a bright 1680 comet.
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