World News Update, What you need to know

World News Update, What you need to know

Investigators probing the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 say they've found fragments "probably" from a Russian-made BUK missile at the crash site in eastern Ukraine.

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WELLINGTON - New Zealand Prime Minister John Key says the government is seriously looking at allowing all bars to stay open late and show All Blacks games during the Rugby World Cup.

STOCKHOLM - The Ikea branch in central Sweden where two shoppers were fatally stabbed - reportedly with knives taken from the shelves - will temporarily stop knife sales, the store manager says.

PARIS - Omega-3, a fatty acid found in oily fish, may prevent the onset of schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders long after being consumed, according to a new study.

LONDON - London's Underground staff are to hold two further 24-hour strikes later this month, threatening more chaos for commuters already hit by strikers protesting plans for night services.

BUCHAREST - Romania's former King Michael has stripped his only grandson of his royal title, a move that has stunned Romanians.

LONDON - When it comes to expressions of laughter on social media, it seems the humble acronym LOL - "laugh out loud" - is laughing no more.


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