News / News Bulletin

Search underway for EgyptAir plane's black box

Friday, 20 May 2016 2:00 PM [ Last Update: Friday, 20 May 2016 5:07 PM ]

An image grab taken from a handout video released by the Egyptian Defense Ministry on May 20, 2016 shows the Egyptian military taking part in a search mission in the Mediterranean Sea for the remains of an EgyptAir plane which crashed on May 19, 2016 with 66 people on board, as mystery surrounded its fate despite suspicions of terrorism. ©AFP

These are some of the headlines we are tracking for you in this edition of Press TV's Top 5:

A massive search operation is under way for an EgyptAir plane that disappeared over the Mediterranean with 66 people on board.
Riot police in Paris teargas and arrest anti-government protesters, as nationwide mass demonstrations continue against proposed labor reforms.
Leading US presidential candidates once again trade insults, calling each other unqualified for the top post.
Venezuela’s Supreme Court rules that a state of emergency declared by President Nicolas Maduro earlier this week is constitutional.
Taiwan swears in its first-ever female president Tsai Ing-wen. She calls for “positive dialogue” with China in her inauguration speech.

Press TV’s website can also be accessed at the following alternate addresses:

www.presstv.co.uk

top5