World News Briefs -- April 1, 2015 (Evening Edition)

Secretary of State John Kerry on Wednesday in Lausanne, Switzerland. Credit Ruben Sprich/Reuters

New York Times: Iran Nuclear Talks Are Extended for Another Day

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Secretary of State John Kerry met with his Iranian counterpart on Wednesday night for what diplomats said could be a series of pivotal sessions as the United States and its negotiating partners sought to secure a preliminary accord to limit Iran’s nuclear program.

Germany’s foreign minister, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, said before the meetings that the Iranians were expected to present “new recommendations” on how to bridge the gaps that have been holding up the accord.

MIDDLE EAST

Iran nuclear deal: Kerry extends stay as talks overrun.

Despite progress, Iran nuclear talks hit impasse on details. Iran: Sanctions must be dropped for nuclear deal.

Israeli leader says world needs 'better deal' with Iran.

Yemen Houthi fighters backed by tanks reach central Aden.

Situation in Yemen critical, no safe place in Sanaa – Red Cross spokesperson.

Americans in Yemen fear they have been left behind as bombing escalates.

Heavy clashes on Saudi-Yemeni border; Hadi government pleads for troops. 35 dead in Yemen after airstrikes hit factory vicinity. Death toll in Yemen rises as Saudi-led military attacks continue.

U.S. reports 14 air strikes against Islamic State in Syria and Iraq.

Iraq army hunts ISIL fighters after Tikrit breakthrough. Iraqi minister says Tikrit to be recaptured within 'hours'. ISIS' legacy in Tikrit: booby traps, IEDs and fear.

ISIL 'seizes most' of' Yarmouk district in Damascus. Islamic State seizes most of south Damascus refugee camp: witnesses.

Jordan closes border with Syria amid heavy clashes.

Turkey detains 22 suspected radicals after hostage stand-off; gunman enters ruling party office in Istanbul.

Palestine formally joins International Criminal Court.

ASIA

Jack Lew: China's currency is not ready for prime time.

North Korea will never give up nuclear weapons, says envoy to U.N..

Thailand lifts martial law 10 months after coup. Thailand PM 'to replace martial law' with new restrictions.

US Navy: Beijing creating a 'great wall of sand' in South China Sea.

Pakistan nears deal to buy 8 Chinese submarines.

Pakistan wants to become China’s newest superhighway to Europe.

Japanese PM could comment on WWII atrocities during US visit.

Typhoon Maysak heads towards central Philippines after storm batters Federated States of Micronesia, killing at least five.

AFRICA

Nigeria's president-elect Muhammadu Buhari says he will fight corruption.

Nigeria election: Muhammadu Buhari hails 'vote for change'. Nigeria elections: Muhammadu Buhari hails peaceful handover of power.

Nigeria's Buhari says to 'spare no effort' in squashing Boko Haram.

Niger President: End of Boko Haram is near.

UN rights chief: Boko Haram fighters murdered captive women. UN calls for global response to stop Boko Haram terror threat.

Chad says hundreds of Boko Haram militants, 9 soldiers killed in clash.

Egypt president welcomes release of withheld US military aid.

Shells launched at U.N. base in north Mali: sources.

Libya crisis: Head of Islamist Tripoli government fired.

Kenya corruption watchdog makes allegations against 175 officials.

EUROPE

Alps crash: Bodies recovered, but families must wait months.

Prosecutor denies reports of cell phone video from inside Germanwings crash plane. Germanwings crash video 'must be handed to investigators'.

Serious doubts raised over Germanwings 4U-9525 investigation.

Main suspect in Nemtsov murder withdraws confession, says he has alibi.

Crimean Tatar media 'silenced by Russia'.

Greece denies will delay IMF payment without new aid.

Greek anti-establishment protesters occupy buildings, enter parliament grounds.

Record number of migrants expected to drown in Mediterranean this year.

AMERICAS

California drought: No snow found in snow survey; Gov. Brown announces first-ever statewide mandatory water reductions.

US Senator Robert Menendez indicted on corruption charges.

Fire blazes on oil platform in Gulf of Mexico, 4 dead, multiple injures reported.

Venezuela to file a complaint against the US with the UN.

White House criticized for resuming weapons deliveries to Egypt.

Peru's Prime Minister Ana Jara deposed over spy row.

Buenos Aires streets empty as transport strike hits. Argentine workers strike over income tax rate.

Popularity of Brazil's Rousseff keeps falling: poll.

Chile's Bachelet approval sinks amid political and natural storms.

Floods death toll rises in Chile, president cancels trips.

U.S., Cuba end human rights meeting amid “differences” and “respect”.

Canadian diplomat Roxanne Dubé's son killed, another in custody after Miami shooting.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

UN report: More than 25,000 foreigners fight with terrorists.

Syria, Iraq turned into ‘international finishing school for extremists’ – UN report.

Islamic State's propaganda magazine justifies use of child executioners.

Jabhat Al Nusra is back in Syria ... with a vengeance (commentary).

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Oil rallies as Iran nuclear talks drag on, overshadowing supply concerns.

Google announces budget-priced Chromebits and Chromebooks.

Global manufacturing growth eased slightly in March -survey.