Confusion Mars Search for Missing Malaysia Jet -- Voice of America
HANOI — International teams searching for a missing Malaysian passenger jet widened their search area Wednesday, as Malaysia authorities denied issuing conflicting information about the last known location of flight MH370.
Speaking at a news conference in Kuala Lumpur Wednesday, Malaysia Transport Minister Hishammuddin Hussein said the country is dealing with an "unprecedented" situation and will do "whatever it takes" to find the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 that went missing Saturday.
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MIDDLE EAST
Controlled by Iran, the deadly militia recruiting Iraq's men to die in Syria.
Iran hosts Syria conference of Assad sympathizers.
Islamist militants, local men said to kill 22 in Syrian village.
Assad visits displaced Syrians outside Damascus.
Iraq PM warns of terror spillover from Syria war.
Netanyahu: Peace with Palestinians becoming more distant.
Hamas military wing releases pictures of 'captured' IDF drone.
Protesters clash with police across Turkey as thousands mourn 15yo teen death. Thousands gather in Turkey for teenage boy's funeral.
Russia agrees to build at least two more nuclear plants: Iran.
ASIA
Malaysia Airlines search mired in confusion over plane's final path. Missing jet may have strayed toward Andaman Sea: Malaysian air force.
China thanks Japan for helping to find missing Malaysia jet.
Japan reports four Chinese warships near Diaoyutai.
Japan, South Korea hold high-level talks amid strained ties.
Manila air-drops supplies to troops on disputed shoal.
Karachi gang warfare kills at least a dozen.
China steps up hunt for corrupt officials overseas: State media.
'No great demand' to change Australia flag.
AFRICA
Libya's former PM Zeidan flees country. Libya ex-PM Zeidan 'leaves country despite travel ban'.
Political killings still plaguing post-Qaddafi Libya.
Nigeria military claim success in Islamic uprising.
Prices, tensions soar as fuel scarcity drags on in Nigeria.
Ethiopia: South Sudan should not be another failed state.
Sudan police clash with mourners at funeral.
South Sudan conflict erases food security gains, UN agencies say.
Egypt's Sisi in UAE in first visit to Gulf.
EUROPE
Exclusive: EU approves framework and wording for sanctions on Russia.
US Congress pushes for expelling Russia from G8 and imposing sanctions.
G-7 leaders condemn Russia-backed Crimea vote.
Ukraine president: Russia 'is refusing crisis talks'.
Kiev will not use army to stop Crimea seceding, says Ukraine president.
Ukraine appeals to the West as Crimea turns to Russia.
Russian stocks drop as Ukraine fears continue.
Former Croatia PM Ivo Sanader convicted of corruption.
AMERICAS
CIA accused of spying on U.S. Senate intelligence committee.
Fears spread that Venezuela is approaching bloody face-off.
Runner-up in El Salvador Presidential election wants vote to be annulled.
Mexico arrests vigilante leader who helped to battle drug cartel.
Bachelet takes power in Chile, vows to fight inequality.
U.S. deportations come mostly from border, DHS chief says.
Snow returns as U.S. Midwest, Northeast brace for yet another storm.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US now calls Guantanamo hunger strike ‘long term non-religious fasting’.
Italy upholds last US convictions in rendition.
Jihadists return to northern Mali a year after French intervention.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Cathay Pacific profits rise 204% on strong China demand.
Wall Street falls at open on China worries.
Markets hold breath as China's shadow banking grinds to a halt.
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