World Grieves Together After Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 Shot Down

SYDNEY — The world is grieving after Malaysia Airlines flight 17 was shot down above eastern Ukraine with 298 people on board. The crash has devastated at least nine nations, with many passengers still yet to be identified

All on board perished in the fiery crash in rebel-held territory near Torez, Ukraine at approximately 7.11pm local time. It was en route to Kuala Lumpur from Amsterdam.

Malaysia Airlines has lost contact of MH17 from Amsterdam. The last known position was over Ukrainian airspace. More details to follow.

— Malaysia Airlines (@MAS) July 17, 2014

We are in the process of notifying #MH17 next-of-kin. Once all have been notified, the passenger's manifest will be released.

— Malaysia Airlines (@MAS) July 18, 2014 Read more...

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