Wednesday, April 17, 2013

World News Briefs -- April 17, 2013 (Evening Edition)



Investigators Making 'Major' Progress In Boston Bombings -- USA Today

Investigators reported making major progress in the Boston Marathon bombing case Wednesday, including the discovery of an image of a man believed involved in one of Monday's twin explosions.

A federal law enforcement official told USA Today the image is of someone "who we think is involved" in the second bombing. Investigators are enhancing and studying the image, but have not yet determined the man's identity, the official said.

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MIDDLE EAST

Defiant Assad vows to defeat Syrian rebels.

Life and death in Damascus's shrinking Square of Security.

Syria crisis: UN issues rare joint appeal for action.

U.S. military to step up presence in Jordan in light of Syria civil war.

Diplomats: Iran ups nuke technology.

Rockets hit southern Israeli resort of Eilat. Islamists in Sinai claim Israel attack.

Palestinians plan rally to mark Prisoners Day.

Saudi Arabia to intensify crackdown on illegal workers.

Bahrain on edge ahead of Formula One race.

ASIA

Officials: Attacks across Afghanistan kill 24.

Thousands of Pakistanis homeless after quake.

Obama says he doesn't believe North Korea has nuclear missile.

North Korea open to talks but not with US 'brandishing a nuclear stick'.

China makes thinly veiled attack on US activity in Asia Pacific.

Bomb blast in southern India raises concern about rising terrorism in Bangalore.

Suu Kyi says Myanmar's Muslims must be made to feel secure.

New Zealand legalises same-sex marriage.

Northeast Japan jolted by magnitude 5.8 quake, no tsunami warning.

Japan's population suffers biggest fall in history.

AFRICA

U.S. proposes U.N. Western Sahara rights monitor; Morocco warns of 'missteps'.

Nigeria Boko Haram amnesty bid gets president's backing.

Hopes, fears as Zimbabwe marks 33rd birthday.

Defeated Islamists begin to regroup in Mali, abroad.

UN: Central African Republic security deteriorating.

As Islamic radicals retreat, young Somalis elope.

IMF: Africa's economic growth surging south of the Sahara.

Ivory Coast wants drones to monitor Liberia border.

Mubarak retrial to begin May 11: Egypt court.

Gaddafi's spy chief yet to see lawyer in Libyan jail: HRW.

EUROPE

Serb defends U.N. meeting boycotted by the U.S.

VKontakte's (Russia's Facebook) Pavel Durov investigated by Russian police.

Britain bids farewell to Iron Lady Thatcher at grand funeral.

IMF urges eurozone to strengthen banks as MEPs blast Cyprus bailout - live.

Russian PM Medvedev defends record after Putin warning. Russian PM Medvedev defends record after Putin warning.

Putin foe Navalny defiant as trial opens in Russia. Russia puts blogger Alexei Navalny, opposition on trial.

France drowning in rules and regulations, critics say.

PIP implants scandal: Trial under way in Marseille.

AMERICAS

Confusion reigns as officials deny media reports that suspect is in custody in Boston Marathon bombings case.

Video shows suspect in Boston Marathon blasts.

Ricin is indicated in letters to Obama, Senator.

In blow to U.S. gun control backers, background check compromise falls 6 votes short.

U.S. holds back recognition for Venezuela's Maduro.

Chavez heir charges US is behind unrest over vote.

Capriles distances himself from violent protests in Venezuela.

Bombs frequent in U.S.; 172 ‘IED’ incidents in last 6 months, by 1 count.

Mexico's Operation Cleanup has been a mess.

Colombia seizes drug lord Madman Barrera's properties.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

US drone destroys 'Taliban base' in Pakistan.

Obama administration has SLASHED budget for domestic bombing prevention by 45 per cent, says former Homeland Security Assistant Secretary.

US military defends Guantanamo prison raid.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Fed says ‘moderate’ growth across U.S. was led by housing.

Apple breaks below $400 for first time since Dec. 2011.

Central bank stimulus under the spotlight at IMF, G20.

Tesco quits U.S. and takes £2.3 billion global write down.

Bank of America profits jump after cost cutting.

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