New Details Emerge in Boston Marathon Bombings -- Wall Street Journal
Bombs Built Into Pressure Cookers; Second Victim Identified
BOSTON—The Federal Bureau of Investigation said Tuesday that crude pressure-cooker bombs may have been used in the Boston Marathon bombings that killed three and wounded more than 175, with authorities examining what one official called the "most complex crime scene" the city had ever dealt with.
The bombs were built by packing the cookers with a black-powder explosive and made more lethal by using nails and pellets, said Rep. Michael McCaul (R., Texas), the chairman of the House homeland security committee.
Mr. McCaul said in an interview that investigators who briefed lawmakers described analyzing the remnants of the bomb to determine how it was made.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian guns fall silent to allow Aleppo's dead to be collected.
UN agencies call for end to Syria 'carnage'.
Rebels push Assad's army away from vital north Syria highway.
Ya'alon: Israel may have to face Iran threat alone.
Israeli military, politicos prep for solo attack on Iran.
Retired general charged in Turkish case.
Ahmadinejad says Iran does not need atomic bomb.
Huge earthquake hits Iran, hundreds feared dead. 7.8-magnitude earthquake hits near Iran-Pakistan border.
Turkey floats gas pipeline plan with Israel.
Car blast in Bahrain heightens F1 security concerns.
Israelis celebrate 65 years of independence.
ASIA
At least nine killed in blast at Pakistan election rally.
Quake of 6.8 magnitude recorded off Papua New Guinea: USGS.
China denies military buildup on Sino-DPRK border.
US Marine helicopter with 21 on board crashes on North Korean border as rogue state vows to destroy South with 'sledgehammer blows'.
North Korea issues new threats over protests in South. North Korea threatens sudden attack if South and US continue war games.
U.S. military official: Nothing seen to back up N. Korea's rhetoric.
Japan, Vietnam to hold talks over China’s growing maritime security threat.
Stop encroaching our territory: Chinese military warns Japan.
Islamist agitation fuels unrest in Bangladesh.
Pakistan's Musharraf disqualified from election.
Organised crime worth $90bn year in East Asia.
AFRICA
Morocco cancels war games with U.S. over rights.
Rebels say seize military base in Sudan border oil state.
U.S. sting that snared African ex-admiral shines light on drug trade.
UN peacekeeping force proposed for Mali.
Militants hunted in Mogadishu after attack kills 29.
Morocco: No to UN eyeing human rights in W. Sahara.
Egyptians wary of IMF loan.
Court declares Kenya elections valid but by no means 'perfect'.
Ali Kafi, who led Algeria following 1992 military coup, dies in Geneva at age 85.
EUROPE
Hungary backtracks in row with EU over constitution.
Human rights group sues British government over export of spying technology used in Bahrain.
Serbian U.N. official blasts "intimidation" over justice meeting.
EU makes last-ditch bid for Serbia-Kosovo deal.
German state raids homes of 200 alleged tax cheats.
Europe split over austerity as a path to growth.
Council of Europe urges Greece to ban Neo-Nazi party.
Hollande to visit China: Beijing.
Russian military official: Kyiv obstructs Black Sea Fleet's modernization.
London Marathon still on, security scrutinised.
Russia to increase security at athletics event.
AMERICAS
Obama to attend Boston Marathon interfaith service.
Boston Marathon bombs believed carried in dark, heavy bags.
Day after bombings, nation remains on alert.
US to go to 'ends of the Earth' to find Boston bombers.
Letter sent to US senator tests positive for deadly poison.
Venezuela accuses opposition of plotting coup, seven dead. Protests flare as Venezuela government rejects vote recount. Students clash with police in Venezuela over disputed presidential election.
Chavez heir begins 6-year term with weak mandate.
Mexican government tries to soften drug war language.
Bipartisan Senate immigration bill provides path to citizenship for millions, heightens border security.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
U.S. condoned torture after 9/11, must close Guantanamo: report.
Al-Qaeda propagandist called for attacks on sports events.
Factbox: U.S. military tries to halt Guantanamo hunger strike.
It’s forced feeding vs. scotch-tape batons as Gitmo detainees continue hunger strike.
Hamza lieutenant wins European human rights battle over extradition.
White House blames Congress for Gitmo prison staying open.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Google Glass: No advertising allowed, developers told.
IMF trims global growth forecast, sees bumpy recovery.
Icahn agrees to limit Dell stake, can team up on bid.
Goldman posts $2.2 billion quarterly profit, beating estimates.
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