Tuesday, March 11, 2014

World News Briefs -- March 11, 2014 (Evening Edition)

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Mystery Malaysia Flight May Have Been Hundreds Of Miles Off Course -- CNN

(CNN) -- Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was hundreds of miles off course, traveling in the opposite direction from its original destination and had stopped sending identifying transponder codes before it disappeared, a senior Malaysian air force official told CNN Tuesday.

If correct, these are ominous signs that could call into question whether someone in the cockpit might have deliberately steered the plane away from its intended destination, a former U.S. aviation investigator said.

"This kind of deviation in course is simply inexplicable," said Peter Goelz, former managing director of the National Transportation Safety Board.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syria among 'most dangerous places on earth' for children-UNICEF.

Syria's unknown victims: the thousands missing or dead in regime custody.

Iran general: ‘Our hands are on the trigger’ to destroy Israel.

Rouhani has not increased freedoms in Iran, U.N. chief says.

Israeli drone crashes inside Gaza Strip due to technical malfunction.

Israeli air strike kills three Gaza militants: Islamic Jihad.

Judge shot dead at border after trying to strangle soldier, Israeli army says. Israel says regrets killing of Jordanian judge.

Israel attacks 'hypocrisy' of international community on Iran.

Death of Turkish boy hurt in protests triggers fresh unrest.

Turkey PM backtracks on social media ban.

ASIA

Malaysia military source says missing jet veered to west. Malaysia Airlines MH370: Plane 'changed course'. Search widens as Malaysia plane still missing. Military says last tracked plane hundreds of miles off course.

Even now, Japan’s 2011 earthquake remains an ongoing disaster.

Front companies, embassies mask North Korean weapons trade - U.N.. North Korea circumventing sanctions claims UN report.

Indian Maoists kill 16 in attack on police.

India to slash Iran oil imports to meet nuclear deal parameters - sources.

Thailand to lift state of emergency as business suffers.

Philippines protests China stopping troop resupply. Philippines lodges protest over China ship blockade.

Swedish journalist shot dead in central Kabul.

New Zealand to hold referendum on national flag.

AFRICA

Libyan parliament sacks PM after tanker escapes rebel-held port. Libyan parliament ousts prime minister.

Darfur violence: Sudan student dies in Khartoum protest.

U.S. condemns 'heavy-handed tactics' by Burundi police in clashes.

Tens of thousands flee violence in Darfur.

Christian militias take bloody revenge on Muslims in Central African Republic.

UN begins inquiry into CAR abuses.

Ship leaves Libya rebel port carrying oil, official and gunmen say.

Egypt ex-general alleges assassination bid.

South Sudan's Pagun Amum treason trial starts.

The looming battle for Uganda's gold.

EUROPE

Russians enter town north of Crimea, say Ukrainians.

Ukraine appeals to West as Crimea turns to Russia.

Ukraine’s ousted leader urges military to resist new government.

Ukraine's Crimea moves towards independence.

Ukraine crisis: John Kerry rejects Vladimir Putin talks.

Ukraine forms new defense force, seeks Western help.

Ukraine crisis: Russia sanctions could start this week, says France. EU to impose sanctions on Russia Monday: Polish PM Tusk.

Albania holds seven accused of sending fighters to Syria.

Italian parliament inches towards approving electoral reform.

Scotland's Salmond talks independence, but plays politics.

Spain marks 10th anniversary of Madrid train bombings.

AMERICAS

Venezuela 'sham' resolution renews US scorn for Organization of American States.

Another storm to hit snow-weary US Midwest, Northeast.

US senator attacks CIA over interrogation, detention documents.

El Salvador vote recount under way as both candidates claim victory.

Chilean woman first foreign fatality in Venezuela unrest.

Chile's Bachelet to be sworn in again as President.

With South Korean deal, Canada secures free-trade foothold in Asia.

Boston plans to tighten security at Marathon.

Colorado collects $2m in marijuana taxes in January.

US-Russian crew returns safely from space station.

Pauline Marois: No borders for an independent Quebec.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

CIA director says he can't rule out terrorism on Malaysia plane.

Probe identifies suspects over Lockerbie bomb.

Militant Islamist website calls for attacks on France and Hollande: SITE.

Al Qaeda hijacks spirit of Syria revolt three years on.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

OECD: Emerging economies holding back global recovery.

One billion at risk of extreme poverty.

Fannie, Freddie could send $179.2 billion to taxpayers: White House.

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