'See' Reviews World News Hits on  Saturday

“See” reviews hits of news across the world on Saturday

Under pressure, Iran admits it shot down jetliner by mistake

Iran on Saturday acknowledged that its armed forces “unintentionally” shot down the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed earlier this week, killing all 176 aboard, after the government had repeatedly denied Western accusations that it was responsible. ( Yahoo News)

New Yahoo News/YouGov poll shows Americans view Obama as 'more effective' than Trump on Iran

According to a new Yahoo News/YouGov poll, Americans are evenly pided over President Trump’s decision to kill Iranian military leader Qassem Soleimani, but a plurality of the public opposes Trump’s overall approach to the Islamic Republic and believes his Democratic predecessor Barack Obama was more effective in dealing with Tehran. ( Yahoo News)

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Japan seeks Interpol wanted notice for the wife of ex Nissan boss

Japanese authorities have requested the International Criminal Police Organization (ICPO) for an Interpol wanted notice for the wife of former Nissan Motor <7201.T> boss Carole Ghosn, local media reported on Saturday. ( Yahoo News)

U.S. Intel: Iran Shot Down Plane, Then Realized Mistake

The Ukrainian airliner that crashed on Wednesday morning in Iran, killing all 176 people aboard, was shot out of the sky by one of Iran’s anti-aircraft missile systems, probably as the result of a horrifying mistake, according to U.S., Canadian, and European officials familiar with the intelligence. ( Yahoo News)

Iraq's prime minister told the US to start making plans to withdraw its troops from the country

Iraq's prime minister, Adel Abdul-Mahdi, has told Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that the US should begin preparing for a troop withdrawal from the country ( Yahoo News)

Trump signals he’d seek to block impeachment trial testimony from Bolton, others in an exclusive interview

President Trump indicated in an exclusive interview with Fox News' "The Ingraham Angle" that he would use executive privilege to block former national security adviser John Bolton and other administration officials from testifying in his Senate impeachment trial if necessary. ( Fox News)

Coming or going, Meghan gets the blame -- and it's because of her race

From the moment Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made their relationship known to the public in 2016, the message many Britons sent to her was clear:

You aren't one of us, and you aren't welcome. ( CNN)

Russian warship 'aggressively approached' US destroyer in Arabian Sea

A Russian warship "aggressively approached" a US Navy destroyer while it was operating in the North Arabian Sea Thursday, ignoring warnings from the US vessel and increasing the risk of a collision, the US Navy said ( CNN)

Meghan returns to Canada as Queen calls for 'workable solution'

The Duchess of Sussex was back in Canada on Friday as royal officials tasked with hammering out new roles for her and Prince Harry were said to be “progressing well”. ( The Guardian)

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 Thousands of independence supporters to join march in Glasgow

Thousands of independence supporters have expected the march through the streets of Glasgow, despite a rally that was planned to conclude the event being canceled after Met Office warnings of high winds. ( The Guardian)

Northern Ireland assembly to reopen after a three-year suspension

Northern Ireland’s assembly will reopen on Saturday after a three-year suspension following a historic deal that has resurrected the power-sharing government in the region. The Irish deputy prime minister, Simon Coveney, said history had been made at the climax of the post-Christmas political negotiations at Stormont. ( The Guardian)

US unsuccessfully targeted another Iranian military official on the same day as Soleimani

On the same night the US military killed Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani, they unsuccessfully targeted another senior Iranian military official in Yemen, according to a US official with knowledge of the events and another source familiar. ( CNN)