Voice on the mounting public anger in the Netherlands over the MH17 crash
The public anger is really great. With 200 [casualties], almost every town or city has a story with people involved.
Ghoulish images poor tribute to victims
At its worst, this is mixed with a mawkish sentimentality that transforms the victims from real people into mere targets for emotional ejaculation by reporters and viewers.
Malaysians remain strong in face of great misfortune
It has been a tough year for the Malaysians, as well as those who lost their loved ones in the two tragic air crashes. Grief has filled the nation, but the Malaysians remain strong when facing the great misfortune.
MH17 probe must steer clear of politics
People need the truth rather than another geopolitical rivalry.
US-Russia tensions more acute after MH17
Russia has been supporting peace negotiations to resolve the Ukrainian crisis and a revamp on the tactics of the anti-terrorist operation in the country’s east.
MH17 incident highlights urgency of resolving Ukraine crisis: UN political chief
The United Nations political chief said Friday that the downing of Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 on Thursday in eastern Ukraine with nearly 300 people onboard highlighted the need for an urgent resumption of a ceasefire and a serious effort to end the ongoing Ukraine crisis.
Military conflicts shot down MH17
Passenger flight MH17 crashed on Thursday from a height of 10,000 meters, with all 298 onboard killed. All sides agreed it was shot down by a missile. But no one has claimed responsibility for the disaster.
Hasty conclusion on airliner crash detrimental to regional situation
As there is still no convincing evidence on who is responsible for bringing down the unlucky Malaysian airliner MH17 over eastern Ukraine, any precipitate leap to a conclusion on the crash will only be detrimental to efforts for impartial investigation and calm the situation.
Malaysia Airlines MH17 should not have been there: Australian expert
An Australian aviation expert said Friday morning that the ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 should not have been flying in a "well known problem area."