Monday, March 10, 2014

World News Briefs -- March 10, 2014


No Trace Found of Missing Malaysia Airliner -- Voice of America

HANOI — As the search for a missing Malaysian airliner entered its third day, the head of Malaysia's Civil Aviation Authority called the disappearance of flight MH370 an "unprecedented mystery".

Azharuddin Abdul Rahman said Monday that the massive air and sea search has failed to find any trace of the plane or 239 people on board.

Interpol confirmed at least two passengers on the flight used stolen passports and authorities are checking to see whether others aboard used false identity documents.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syrian forces committing war crimes in Yarmouk siege: Amnesty.

Save the Children describes healthcare disaster in Syria. Aid group describes healthcare disaster in Syria.

Nuns return to Syria after release. Syria crisis: Nuns freed by rebels arrive in Damascus.

Iraq bomb attack kills at least 32 at Hilla checkpoint.

Israeli troops kill Palestinian at border.

Rift deepens between Qatar and its powerful Arab neighbors.

Iran raps Ashton for ‘unsanctioned’ meet with activists.

ASIA

Ten countries scour sea for Malaysia jet lost in 'unprecedented mystery'.

China’s President Xi urges Obama to show restraint with Russia, urges diplomatic solution.

Afghanistan's powerful vice president dies. Afghan VP, ex-Northern alliance commander, dies.

Taliban threaten to attack Afghan presidential elections. Afghan Taliban order fighters to disrupt vote.

Splinter groups threaten Pakistan peace talks.

Pakistan to pay parents in new polio vaccination drive.

North Korea's Kim Jong-un in 'unanimous poll win'. Not one vote cast against Kim Jong Un in his first election.

Japan, U.S. differ on China in talks on 'Grey Zone' military threats.

Japan's deficit hits record as economic growth slows.

AFRICA

Nigeria falls into 'a state of war' as Islamist insurgency rages. Nigeria Defense Minister: Uprising surmountable.

UN starts Central African Republic investigation.

Somali, AU troops reclaim towns from Al-Shabab.

S. Sudan's youth return home to fight government.

US says oil in Libyan port stolen, warns of sanctions.

North Korea-flagged ship finishes loading oil at Libya rebel port. Libyan parliament orders military operation against rebel ports.

EUROPE

Rival rallies in Crimea chant for Russia and Ukraine.

Russia condemns 'lawlessness' in eastern Ukraine.

Russian forces on move today in Crimea, seize military hospital in Simferopol and base in Bakchysarai.

Putin tells Merkel, Cameron that Crimea referendum legal.

Russia risks consequences over Crimea referendum, Cameron and Merkel say.

Preparations for joining Russia already underway – Aksyonov.

Swiss government freezes assets of nine more Ukrainians.

Four European nations appeal for US natural gas exports.

UK will be told to remove all submarines from an independent Scotland.

Madrid bombing victims still struggling ten years on.

AMERICAS

Ukrainian PM to visit US next week.

Ukraine crisis: US will not recognise Crimea referendum, says ambassador.

Americans don’t support sending U.S. troops to Ukraine.

El Salvador election 'too close to call'.

Protests and talks widen rifts in Venezuela opposition.

Colombia congress vote almost assures Santos lead in presidential ballot.

Ex-Colombia president Uribe wins Senate seat.

Mexico seizes 6 planes in Sinaloa Cartel's base.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Jihadi head says Gaza groups growing.

Al Qaeda to launch English-language Web magazine 'Resurgence'.

Dane, Uzbek among 30 suicide bombers eulogized by ISIS.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Wall Street edges lower after record; Boeing drags.

Fyffes and Chiquita to create biggest banana firm.

Pizza chain Sbarro files for bankruptcy protection.

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