World News Hits on Wednesday

SEE presents the most dominating headlines for the world news on Tuesday.

Maintenance Van Crashes into Gulfstream Private Jet In Russia, Damages Fuselage (Photos)

A van drove right into a business jet, shortly after it arrived from Germany to Russia. Police say bad weather prevented the driver from noticing the aircraft on the tarmac.  (Russia Today)

Iraqi Security Forces Open Fire on Protesters, Kill 14

Iraqi security forces killed at least 14 people in the Shi’ite holy city of Kerbala overnight after opening fire on protesters, medical and security sources said, in a return to tactics denounced by the government’s own internal inquiry. (Reuters)

‘A New Message’: Russia Trains Its Propaganda Machine on Africa

Many of the players who drove Moscow’s campaign for influence in the West are now backing Putin’s African charm offensive.  (The New York Times)

Powerful Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippine Island and Kills at Least 2

The magnitude-6.6 earthquake sent people fleeing in panic from their homes and caused significant structural damage to buildings. (The New York Times)

Man Dies after Getting Trapped at The Top of A 290-Foot Chimney

A man in his 50s died after becoming trapped at the top of a 290-foot industrial chimney in England, police said on Monday. (CNN)

'No end in sight': California preps for another round of Santa Ana winds as Kincade, Getty fires continue assault

California's streak of extremely critical fire conditions will persist Tuesday, forcing thousands of residents to monitor blazes for flare-ups driven by gusty winds.  (USA Today news)

White House Official to Testify He Feared Trump’s Ukraine Demands Would Undermine National Security

Lt. Col. Alexander S. Vindman, a top Ukraine expert on the National Security Council, was part of a small group of officials assigned to listen in on President Trump’s July 25 call with the Ukrainian leader. (The Washington Post)

Google’s Ad Business Posts Strong Gains, but Net Profit Drops

Alphabet’s Google hauled in more money than ever from online advertisements in the third quarter. But rising costs and poor results from some company investments crimped profit. (The Wall Street Journal)