AFP: Russian plane black boxes point to 'attack', Putin halts flights
Paris (AFP) - Analysis of black boxes from the Russian plane that crashed in Egypt killing 224 people points to a bomb, sources close to the probe said Friday, as Moscow halted flights to the country.
Meanwhile, British airlines were scrambling to evacuate passengers in Sharm el-Sheikh after cancelling flights to the Red Sea resort from which the doomed Airbus took off.
The flight data and voice recorders showed "everything was normal" until both failed at 24 minutes after takeoff from the Sharm el-Sheikh resort Saturday, pointing to "a very sudden explosive decompression," one source said.
MIDDLE EAST
U.S., allies conduct 23 more air strikes in Syria, Iraq: military.
Russian air strikes kill 42 in ISIS-held Raqqa.
Syrian Army takes control of huge area in Aleppo province.
Syrian government 'profits from enforced disappearances'.
Mustard gas used in Syria fighting: UN watchdog.
Saudi support to rebels slows Assad attacks: pro-Damascus sources.
Lavrov and Kerry discuss cooperation on Syria and fight against Islamic State.
U.S. accuses Chinese firms of buying drones for Hezbollah.
US officials rule out Israel peace deal before Obama leaves office.
Two Israelis shot, wounded at Hebron holy site: army.
Iran bans US consumer goods.
ASIA
U.S. patrol sought to avoid provocation, not reinforce China island claim - officials.
China and Vietnam pledge good ties and maritime peace.
Europe warns against escalation in South China Sea dispute.
Myanmar president says army, government will respect election results.
Maldives police raid TV station over 'threatening video'.
Maldives minister says tourists are safe despite emergency.
India orders Greenpeace to shut down over fraud.
Afghan earthquake victims face long wait for aid as threat of fighting looms.
Nepal border crackdown deepens constitutional standoff.
AFRICA
Britain, U.S. intercepted 'chatter' supporting theory bomb took down Russian jet: officials.
Crashed Metrojet's black box voice recorder is working: Egyptian official.
Egypt’s dismissal of terrorism in Russian plane crash creates a rift.
Police say arrest 83 Biafran separatists in Nigerian oil state.
Famine looms in S.Sudan war zones as aid agencies blocked.
Plane fears strand thousands of tourists in Egypt.
Egypt calls for NATO support in Libya ‘vacuum’.
France says U.N. Security Council to discuss Burundi crisis Monday.
UN body set for next round of Eritrea rights probe.
Ethiopia PM Hailemariam Desalegn 'open to criticism'.
Obama threatens S Africa with trade sanctions.
EUROPE
German coalition agrees to speed up asylum process as influx hits record.
Sinai plane crash: Russia suspends Egypt flights. Putin suspends Russian flights to Egypt after Sinai plane crash.
Russians outraged after Charlie Hebdo cartoons ‘ridicule’ Sinai plane crash. Charlie Hebdo caricatures on A321 air crash outrage Russian public.
Europe's migrant crisis likely to last for 20 years, says International Development Secretary.
Romanian PM name yet to emerge, further talks expected next week.
Lukashenko hints at being president for life as sworn in for fifth term.
Threats to Denmark: Isis, Russia and cyber spies.
Pope Francis says church leaders can’t 'lead life of a pharaoh’.
Anonymous' Million Mask March in London descends into violence.
AMERICAS
Obama’s last battle with Congress looms over Pacific trade deal.
Clinton signed NDA laying out criminal penalties for mishandling of classified info.
US jobs data raises prospects of rate rise. US economy smashes expectations to add 271,000 jobs in October.
White House may have to renegotiate Pacific trade pact: senator.
Haiti's government candidate advances to presidential runoff.
Brazil dam burst engulfs homes in Minas Gerais.
McDonalds french fries cost $133 in Venezuela.
Astronaut, Sikh commander part of gender-equal & diverse Canada cabinet.
Legalize it? Mexican cartels' pot sales could go up in smoke.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Blade of jihad: Extremists embrace the knife as tool of terror.
Watch: The Islamic State celebrated the Russian jet crash with free candy.
Four charged with helping American al Qaeda.
Obama finalizing plan to close Guantanamo Bay.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Picasso sells for $67.45 mn in windfall for US tycoon.
Obama administration kills Keystone XL pipeline. Obama administration kills Keystone XL pipeline.
Trans-Pacific Partnership: vast trade deal made public.
China keeping an eye on surging U.S. oil and gas production.
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I'm probably behind on this, but RT's founder discovered dead in DC hotel.
I got a call at 2:00 in the morning on this one James. This is big news in Russia. I have just put up a post on his death. Thanks.
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