Reuters: Turkey struggles for response as violence spills beyond Kurdish southeast
The second suicide bombing in a month in the heart of Turkey's capital has raised fears of a dangerous new phase in its war with Kurdish militants, bringing deadly attacks to its biggest cities in violence fueled by the wars in Syria and Iraq.
Security officials say the two perpetrators of Sunday's car bombing, a man and a woman, were linked to the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), which has waged a three-decade insurgency for Kurdish autonomy in southeast Turkey.
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MIDDLE EAST
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Turkey struggles for response as violence spills beyond Kurdish southeast.
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Al Nusrah Front raids rebel group’s headquarters in Idlib province, seizes weapons.
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ISIL attacks kill 47 Iraqi soldiers near Ramadi.
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United Arab Emirates military jet missing in Yemen mission. UAE fighter jet goes down on Yemen combat mission.
EU criticizes Iran missile tests but takes no action.
Russia opposes UN sanctions on Iran over missile tests. U.S. vows to push for U.N. action on Iran despite Russian opposition.
Israeli minister slams reported secret talks with Palestinians.
ASIA
North Korea claims it could 'burn down' Manhattan with a hydrogen bomb.
Latest sanctions on North Korea starting to bite - U.S. envoy.
Chinese coal miners strike over wages, layoffs.
Veteran Afghan insurgent leader says he will join peace talks.
Vietnam: South China Sea tensions rise.
China pledges new push against 'hostile forces,' separatists.
China to set up maritime 'judicial centre'.
Malaysia, Australia to discuss China moves in disputed South China Sea.
U.N. rights envoy urges prosecution of North Korean leader.
Thai PM boosts security in Muslim south after attacks.
AFRICA
EU readying Libya sanctions: Mogherini.
Africa targeted once more as rivalry between Islamic militants grows.
Horror at the beach: 22 dead in terrorist attack on Ivory Coast resorts. Survivors of Ivory Coast attack describe confusion and fear. Ivory Coast soldiers patrol deserted beaches after al Qaeda attack.
At least 22 killed in post-election violence in Uganda's west: police.
Libya's UN-sponsored government says ready to take power. Libya conflict: Tunis-based unity government claims power.
Russia says Libya military intervention needs U.N. approval.
Nigerian president accused of overstating Boko Haram losses.
EU suspends direct aid to Burundi government.
Huge Moroccan protests against UN chief's stance on W Sahara.
EUROPE
Hundreds of migrants march out of Greek camp, cross to Macedonia.
Macedonian police say will return migrants to Greece.
German voters' crushing verdict on open-door migration: Angela Merkel is punished in crucial state elections as far-Right party wins big vote with call to stop flow of refugees. Election setback a 'wake-up call' for Merkel, media and politicians say.
No change to Merkel's migrant policy despite election setbacks. Bloodied but unbowed, Merkel sticks to high-stakes migrant policy.
EU agrees to stand firm against Russia.
Don't mention the 's' word: EU tries to hold firm on Russia sanctions.
Ruble rises after Putin orders troop withdrawal from Syria.
Kremlin dismisses Polish defense minister’s accusations against Russia. Kremlin spokesman calls Polish comments on Smolensk crash 'groundless'.
Ukraine President sees Yaresko as possible PM: spokesman. Ukrainian president mulling candidates for prime minister.
Georgia rocked by sex video scandal ahead of polls.
Boris Johnson urges Obama not to intervene in EU debate.
Doctors urged psychiatric treatment for Germanwings co-pilot.
European-Russian spacecraft heads out in search for life on Mars.
AMERICAS
Colombia's FARC rebels say talks stalled over truce.
In tense campaign, Trump looks to win big over rivals Tuesday. Trump says accepts no responsibility for campaign protesters.
Clinton facing a long primary slog that may help Trump.
US House Minority chief Pelosi to join Obama on trip to Cuba.
Brazil Congress to revive impeachment after record protests.
Brazilians return to streets demanding President Dilma Rousseff's exit. Brazil protesters call for President Rousseff to resign.
Obama tells Cuban dissidents he will discuss rights with Castro.
9 suspected cartel members killed in Mexico border city.
Venezuela military profit from illegal gold mining: Ex-Governor.
Trump loses out to Rubio and Cruz in Washington and Wyoming primaries.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al Qaeda turns sights on Africa success story.
Al-Qaeda claims deadly Ivory Coast attack on resort.
Bangladesh arrests Islamist militants over bomb plot, seizes explosives.
Islamic State fighter from U.S. in custody in Iraq: reports.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Market rally continues but oil falls as Opec warns on excess supply - as it happened.
Marijuana economy may hit $44 billion by 2020.
US Fed to sit tight on rates at March meet, hint at hikes to come.
Facebook, Google and WhatsApp plan to increase encryption of user data.
Russian court turns down Google appeal in anti-monopoly case.
Oil back below $40 as Iran dashes hopes for quick deal on output.
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