Reuters: Shipwrecked bodies brought ashore, EU proposes doubling rescue effort
(Reuters) - The European Union proposed doubling the size of its Mediterranean search and rescue operations on Monday, as the first bodies were brought ashore of some 900 people feared killed in the deadliest shipwreck while trying to reach Europe.
Three other rescue operations were underway on Monday to save hundreds more migrants in peril on overloaded vessels making the journey from the north coast of Africa to Europe.
The mass deaths have caused shock in Europe, where a decision to scale back naval operations last year seems to have increased the risks for migrants without reducing their numbers.
MIDDLE EAST
U.S. Navy sends more warships near Yemen in security move. US warship heads to Yemeni waters; could block Iran weapons.
Houthis vow resistance as Saudis claim 80% of priority targets in Yemen destroyed.
Toll of Yemen air strike at least 25 dead, 398 wounded: state news agency.
New Saudi-led airstrike kills at least 26 civilians in Yemen. Yemen: Dozens feared dead in air strike on arms depot. Bombs shatter houses in Yemen capital, hit near Iran Embassy.
Obama, Abu Dhabi crown prince discuss need for military equipment.
U.S., allies stage 36 air strikes against Islamic State: military.
Shi'ite militia hands over suspected body of former top Saddam aide.
Displaced Iraqis stranded outside Baghdad. Ramadi exodus compounds Iraq humanitarian crisis.
Iran still respecting terms of interim nuclear deal: U.N. report.
Iran FM: time for US, Western allies to choose between cooperation and confrontation.
4 firms accused of illegally exporting military technology to Iran.
Post reporter jailed in Iran faces 4 charges including espionage.
Turkey's top cleric calls Pope 'immoral' for Armenia comments.
ASIA
South Korea's prime minister offers to quit amid political scandal.
Bangladesh's opposition leader attacked at election rally but unhurt.
Taliban kill three police, kidnap 19 de-miners in Afghanistan.
Indonesia military launches anti-IS operation on eastern island.
US 'reviewing options' on N. Korea over human rights violations.
More than 100,000 officials caught in China austerity push.
Vietnam asked Philippines to form pact to counter China, Aquino reveals.
China's Xi Jinping to unveil $46bn super highway to Pakistan.
Japan's Abe says ready to meet China's Xi at Jakarta summit.
U.S. pair accused in Bali suitcase murder may hear verdicts Tuesday.
Taiwan, Japan islands hit by 6.8 earthquake.
AFRICA
Burundi warns army could be called out over protests.
Guinea prosecutor demands death penalty over Ebola murders.
Ethiopia to hold national mourning after IS kills Christians.
South Africa faces backlash over xenophobic attacks on migrant workers.
Zulu king calls for peace in S Africa after violence.
Boko Haram adopts ISIS' bloody religious cleansing strategy.
57 militants killed in army raids in Egypt.
Libya condemns killing of Ethiopian Christians by ISIL.
Deadly attack targets UN staff in Somalia's Puntland.
Billion dollar wildlife and gold trade fuelling DR Congo war: UN.
EUROPE
Greece demands cash from local government as default fears grow - as it happened.
EU to launch military operations against migrant-smugglers in Libya.
New Mediterranean migrant distress calls as EU meets. EU action sought after latest migrant deaths. EU ministers discuss migrant crisis as shipwrecked bodies brought ashore.
Many migrants drawn by jobs, welfare in northern Europe.
Truce tenuous as Ukraine leader tackles economy, oligarchs.
Russia's Lavrov says fighting in east Ukraine abating.
Kiev lists Russian military units allegedly in Ukraine.
North Caucasus terrorist leaders killed in special operation in Dagestan. Leader of al-Qaida-linked group in Russia's Caucasus killed.
Norway in Arctic dispute with Russia over Rogozin visit. Moscow dismisses Norway's protests over Arctic islands visit.
Opposition centrists win Finland election, face tough talks.
EU to charge Russia's Gazprom with market abuse.
Trial of far-right Golden Dawn leaders starts in Greece.
U.S. fears new Greek law may ease guerrilla's jail terms.
AMERICAS
Colombia's FARC rebels vow to maintain unilateral ceasefire. Colombia, FARC trade accusations over deadly clash.
Argentine prosecutor dismisses case against president.
High security planned for Boston Marathon.
Obama to press climate change agenda with trip to Everglades on Earth Day.
Argentina launches legal action to prevent Falklands oil and gas drilling.
Venezuela 'receives $5bn in finance from China'.
Arrest of Gulf Cartel chief sparks Mexico border gunfights.
Brazilian leading contractor admits paying 36m dollars in bribes to Petrobras officials.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Spy agency sees sharp increase in Canadians joining Islamic State.
Former Saddam Hussein spy masterminded the rise of Isis, says report.
US charges 6 for conspiring to provide material support to IS.
Australia arrests 5 for alleged terror plot inspired by Islamic State.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Oil up on drop in U.S. crude stockpiles, Middle East tensions.
US-Europe trade talks resume Monday.
'Mobilegeddon': Google to rank mobile-friendly sites higher in search results.
Norway to become first country to switch off FM radio in 2017.
GE in talks to sell $74 billion portfolio to Wells Fargo.
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