CNN: Russian plane crash in Egypt: It's too early to determine cause, officials say
How close are authorities to pinpointing what caused a Russian passenger jet to break up in midair and crash in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula?
That depends who you ask.
The airline says technical faults or human errors couldn't have caused Metrojet Flight 9268 to crash.
But Russian officials say it's too soon to tell what made the passenger jet plunge to the ground Saturday, killing all 224 people on board.
Experts agree it's too early to know for certain, and officials have downplayed an apparent claim by Islamic militants that they brought down the Airbus A321-200, saying technical failure is the most likely reason for the crash.
Here's what we know so far:
MIDDLE EAST
Activists say suspected Russian jets hit Syria's Palmyra.
US pledges nearly $100 million to support Syrian opposition.
ISIL captures town in western Syria.
IS says it killed Syrian activist in Turkey.
Kerry: U.S. troops in Syria will only fight Islamic State.
Islamic State battles Iraqi forces near Samarra.
Iraq parliament bars Abadi government from passing reforms unilaterally.
Israel is refusing to release bodies of Palestinians killed.
Turkey returns to single-party rule in boost for Erdogan.
Turkey election: Erdogan calls on world to respect result.
Turkey's elections campaign unfair, say international monitors.
Iran arrests two journalists as crackdown gathers pace.
Kuwait court sentences five to prison for militant funding.
ASIA
U.S. Navy plans two or more patrols in South China Sea per quarter.
US, South Korea pledge to strengthen defenses. US, South Korea revise agreement on military control.
State Department says reviewing reporter incident during Kerry meeting in Uzbekistan.
Kerry meets Uzbek President, Central Asian leaders.
Maldives official: IED found near president's residence.
Afghan forces fight to keep IS from expanding safe haven.
Afghanistan to accept its citizens deported from Germany.
Indian civilian dies after Nepalese police fire on protesters at border.
Japan and South Korea summit signals thaw in relations.
China, Japan, S. Korea agree to end diplomatic stand-off.
Chinese manufacturing sector shrinks for the 3rd straight month.
China gives currency largest boost in a decade.
Chinese newspaper editor sacked for criticising Beijing's 'war on terror'.
AFRICA
Central African Republic leader says U.N. failing to halt violence.
U.N. pushes for final Libyan unity agreement.
Flight recorders show crashed Russian jet not struck from outside - investigator. Russian plane crash in Egypt: Airline blames 'external influence'. Sinai plane crash not due to technical faults or pilot error, says Russian airline.
Somalia: Al-Shabab attack kills 15 in Mogadishu hotel. Somali hotel attack kills over a dozen, including government official.
Nigerian army poster of 100 wanted Boko Haram militants features shadowy leader claimed killed.
Violence hits Central African Republic ahead of pope's visit.
South Sudan rebels release UN contractors.
Zanzibar opposition to meet Tanzanian military over poll crisis.
Tanzania's President-elect promises government reforms.
EUROPE
Russian jet crash in Egypt: First bodies brought to St. Petersburg.
Merkel's coalition woes deepen with row over refugee transit zones.
Migrant crisis: Monthly record of 218,000 reach EU by sea.
Merkel's allies push diverging refugee plans in growing dispute.
Ukrainian rebels grow restless amid cracks in alliance with Russia.
Azerbaijan election: Ruling party wins amid boycott. Azeri ruling party wins majority, election observers see shortcomings.
Six suspected members of Basque group ETA go on trial in France.
Vatican arrests 2 suspected of leaking documents.
Fog snarls flights in London, western Europe.
AMERICAS
Trump campaign to negotiate directly with TV networks on debate formats.
FCC, Justice Department investigate covert Chinese radio network.
$20 trillion man: National debt nearly doubles during Obama presidency.
Obama's move in Syria reignites war powers debate.
Obama, FBI director spar over the 'Ferguson Effect' on police.
Venezuela leader pledges Petrocaribe project for Caribbean.
Vatican confirms date of Pope Francis trip to Mexico.
'Kirchnerismo' cleaves Argentina ahead of fierce run-off vote.
Exiled prosecutor urges sanctions on Venezuela.
Missing ship: El Faro 'found by search team'.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al Qaeda chief calls for jihadist unity to ‘liberate Jerusalem’.
Al-Qaeda chief urges 9/11-style attacks in new audio message.
Obama aims to lift veil on drone strikes.
F.B.I. tool to identify extremists is criticized.
Taliban dissidents choose Mullah Rasool as chief.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Porsche, more Audi models pulled into VW emissions scandal.
For oil industry, next few weeks will be brutal.
China unveils passenger aircraft to challenge Boeing and Airbus.
Google services set for 'return' to China.
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