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'Chechens bribed their way onto death flights'

The two Chechen women suspected of blowing up two Russian airliners last month were briefly detained by airport policemen before the flights, but then released,

Wed, 15 Sep, 2004

Ukraine offers 'proof' it did not down Russian airliner

Ukraine today released what it called proof that one of their missiles was not to blame for bringing down a Russian airliner over the Black Sea.

Mon, 08 Oct, 2001

Black Sea crash: 'No evidence of terrorism'

US officials say there is no evidence a terrorist act caused a Russian jet to explode in mid-air and crash into the Black Sea.

Fri, 05 Oct, 2001

Rogue missile 'may have brought down Russian jetliner'

A missile fired during a military training exercise may have caused a Russian airliner to explode.

Thu, 04 Oct, 2001

Terrorism fears after Russian jetliner explodes at 36,000 feet

A chartered Russian airliner heading from Israel to Siberia exploded at 36,000 feet today and plummeted into the Black Sea coast with 78 people on board.

Thu, 04 Oct, 2001