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196 bodies recovered from Malaysia Airlines crash site

Emergency workers in Ukraine have located 196 bodies at the crash site of Malaysia airliner MH17. A...
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10:45 AM - 20 Jul 2014



196 bodies recovered from Mala...

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196 bodies recovered from Malaysia Airlines crash site

TodayFM
TodayFM

10:45 AM - 20 Jul 2014



Emergency workers in Ukraine have located 196 bodies at the crash site of Malaysia airliner MH17.

A total of 298 people were on board the plane, when it was reportedly hit by a missile over a rebel-held area in Donetsk region.

Pro-Russian separatists claim to have found what they believe are parts of the black box from the wreckage of the Malaysia Airlines plane.

They say it's under their control in Donetsk.

Meanwhile, British Prime Minister David Cameron has agreed with the French and German leaders to hold discussions on imposing further sanctions on Russia.

British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond says President Putin risks isolating himself, over his lack of action against the rebels.

A pro-Russian leader says fighters will "guarantee the safety of international experts" at the site of the Malaysia Airlines plane crash IF Ukraine agrees to a ceasefire.

Malaysia Airlines has announced that the flight number MH17 will be retired “out of respect for crew and passengers.



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