BBC: Brussels raids: Paris attack suspect Abdeslam arrested
Paris attacks suspect Salah Abdeslam, on the run since November, has been wounded and arrested in a dramatic raid in Brussels.
Belgian prosecutors said another man arrested, Monir Ahmed Al Hadj, was on a wanted list.
Three members of a family accused of harbouring Abdeslam have also been detained.
French President Francois Hollande said he expected Abdeslam to be extradited to France "as rapidly as possible".
The raid in the district of Molenbeek came after Abdeslam's fingerprints were found in a flat in another Brussels district, which was raided on Tuesday.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian rebels condemn Kurdish-led moves toward regional autonomy.
Syrian government says has 'useful' talks on substance at U.N..
Syrian troops push toward Palmyra, with Russian support.
Russia says groundwork laid for routing Islamic State in Syria's Palmyra.
Yemen war: Saudi coalition 'causing most civilian casualties'. U.N. says Saudi-led bombing of Yemen market may be international crime.
Iraq halts exports through pipeline to pressure Kurds - Iraq Oil Report.
Shi'ite cleric's followers begin anti-corruption sit-in in Baghdad.
EU: Israel's 'land seizure' threatens peace process.
‘Democracy, freedom and the rule of law’ have no value, Erdogan says.
ASIA
U.S., Philippines agree on five base locations under defense deal.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles, US officials say. Defiant North Korea fires ballistic missile into sea, Japan protests. North Korea launches ballistic missiles into sea.
Exclusive: U.S. sees new Chinese activity around South China Sea shoal.
Afghan Taliban leader rallies supporters, calls for unity.
US Army refutes reports Of Taliban shooting down helicopter in southern Afghanistan.
South Korea protests over Japan school textbooks claiming disputed islands.
Mekong River diverted into Thailand's waterways, worrying drought-stricken neighbours like Vietnam.
Ex-leader Musharraf leaves Pakistan after travel ban lifted.
AFRICA
Niger attacked by both al-Qaeda and Boko Haram.
U.N. chief disappointed by Security Council on Western Sahara: spokesman.
Western Sahara rebels warn war would break out if UN leaves.
3 Niger police killed in attack near border.
Cameroon sentences 89 Boko Haram fighters to death.
Algerian gas plant hit by rocket attack.
UN-backed Libya government 'to move to Tripoli in days'.
Somalia's Puntland says gains ground in fight with Islamists.
Sudan threatens to close border with South Sudan.
Namibia under fire over military contracts with North Korea. Namibia confirms North Korean-built arms and ammunition factory.
Southern Africa drought needs swift response as millions hungry: aid agencies.
Congo's Sassou Nguesso seeks first round knock-out in election.
Jacob Zuma denies influence of wealthy Gupta family in South African cabinet.
Ebola outbreak: Guinea confirms two new cases.
EUROPE
Key suspect in Paris attacks captured in Brussels raid; four others arrested. Fugitive Paris attacker Salah Abdeslam captured in anti-terror raid. Fugitive from Paris attacks arrested in Brussels shootout: prosecutor.
'Many more people' in Paris attacks than first thought: Hollande. France's Hollande says security threat level very high.
EU strikes deal with Turkey to send back refugees. Refugee crisis: EU leaders pitch plan to Turkey.
Italy rescues hundreds of migrants at sea, recovers body.
Exclusive: EU fears surge of migrants from Libya, plans mission - letter.
Putin visits Crimea to mark 2-year anniversary annexation.
Exclusive: Ukraine's Yanukovich says assets seizure is attempt to hide Kiev's failings.
EU urges more countries to impose sanctions on Russia over Crimea.
Without peace in Ukraine, NATO's chief says Russia sanctions must remain.
Paris attacks: suspect's fingerprint found in Belgian raid apartment.
AMERICAS
Brazilian police prepare for pro-government rallies. Rousseff backers take to streets as Brazil crisis rages.
Brazil protests: Rousseff and Lula supporters rally amid corruption claims. Brazil police clear anti-government protesters from central Sao Paulo.
Brazil President Dilma Rousseff corruption scandal threatens to overshadow Rio Olympics.
Obama's Argentina trip raises questions about Macri rights record.
Obama allies to press Republicans on high court nomination.
Obama privately tells donors that time is coming to unite behind Hillary Clinton. Sanders resists pressure to quit after primary losses.
Venezuela's Maduro travels to Cuba. Venezuelan leader flies to Cuba ahead of Obama visit.
Colombia: Violent: clashes break out between striking protesters and police in Bogota.
Obama to host summit with Nordic leaders in May: White House.
New Mission in Colombia 'unprecedented' in history of UN ceasefire observation – Ban.
In fight against Zika, Brazil battles neglect, cash crunch.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Paris attack cell stretched from Europe to Syria and back.
"Life in Mosul was pretty hard" says American Islamic State defector.
ISIS' money running short because of U.S. bombing campaign.
US hands down longest-ever sentence for ISIL support.
US Court skeptical of releasing secret 'torture' report.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Global stocks post longest streak of gains in two years; dollar firms.
Bernanke: Monetary policy 'reaching its limits'.
Oil hits 2016 high above $42 on production and demand outlook.
Oil output rises even as US rig count falls to historic lows.
Sheraton owner Starwood set to accept offer from China's Anbang.
1 comment:
It is necessary, but let's not pat ourselves on the back too long.
There was other stuff and there is more stuff coming down the pike.
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