Speculation

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This news word comes from the result of the investigation of Malaysia Airline Flight 17.

Speculation.

Flight MH17 was shot down by SA-11 Buk surface-to-air missile, transported from Russia to Ukraine terriotory then controlled by Moscow-backed rebels.

Hans De Borst’s 17-year-old daughter was among the 298 victims.

Up until now there was a lot of speculation but I see this as now, a big relief for me.

Speculation means ideas or guesses formed without firm evidence.

Speculation goes away when firm evidence is produced.

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