SBS Punjabi News: January 8, 2020

Presenting the major national and international news stories of today and updates on sports, currency exchange rates and the weather forecast for tomorrow.

A Ukrainian airplane carrying at least 170 people crashed on Wednesday shortly after take-off from Tehran’s main airport, killing all onboard. Source: AP

In the bulletin tonight:

1. A Ukrainian plane crashes after take-off in Tehran, not long after Iran fired missiles at US airbases in Iraq,

2. South Australia's Premier urges people to holiday on Kangaroo Island to help the fire affected tourist businesses,

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3. Cricketer Ashleigh Gardner says Australia is capable of winning back-to-back titles in the women's T20 competition.

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