Wednesday, March 23, 2016

World News Briefs -- March 22, 2016 (Evening Edition)



New York Times: Brothers Among 3 Brussels Suicide Attackers; Another Assailant Is Sought

BRUSSELS — Three suicide bombers — including two brothers — carried out the attacks on Brussels on Tuesday, the Belgian authorities announced on Wednesday, as they continued to hunt for at least one more assailant. The toll from the assaults stood at 31 dead and 300 injured.

Investigators were urgently piecing together links between the attacks, on the Brussels Airport and on a subway car, to the November terrorist assaults that killed 130 people in and around Paris in November. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for both sets of attacks.

In a trash can in Brussels, police found a computer with a document suggesting that the attackers acted out of a sense of urgency and desperation after the capture on Friday of Salah Abdeslam, the last surviving direct participant in the Paris attacks.

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MIDDLE EAST

UN envoy announces cease-fire in Yemen on April 10.

EU, U.N. say only way to fight terrorism is via Syria transition.

Syria troops 'reach outskirts of IS-held Palmyra'. Syrian army reaches outskirts of Palmyra.

Syrian government to review U.N. proposal before next round of talks.

Kremlin says Syria peace talk participants must show patience.

Turkish fighter jets pound PKK targets in Northern Iraq – reports.

Russia says Turkey suppresses Kurds under pretext of fighting terrorism.

U.S. says it's not deterring foreign banks in Iran.

Netanyahu links Brussels violence to ‘daily attacks in Israel’.

U.S. to charge Iranians in cyber attacks including New York dam: sources.

ASIA

US 'reassessing' China's part in naval drill.

On South China Sea islet, Taiwan argues Philippines case is far from watertight.

North Korea threatens to "unleash war of retribution" in response to US-South Korea drills.

Australia calls China's South China Sea moves 'counterproductive'.

Taiwan holds media tour to reinforce South China Sea claims.

Afghanistan villagers describe life under ISIL's rule.

At national rally, Pakistan President vows to end terrorism.

Vietnam bloggers: Nguyen Huu Vinh and Minh Thuy jailed.

Islamic State claims killing of Christian in Bangladesh as 'lesson to others'.

Indonesia rebuffs China’s demand that fishermen be released.

AFRICA

Equatorial Guinea opposition calls for poll boycott.

UN, NGOs express fear for rights groups in Egypt. Amnesty condemns Egypt’s crackdown on human rights activists.

Malian police arrest 19 after attack on EU military offices.

West African residents brace themselves amid attacks.

Tunisia extends state of emergency for 3 more months.

UN envoy to Libya says he isn't allowed to land in Tripoli.

UN closes military office in disputed Western Sahara.

Congo opposition says its tally shows incumbent lost presidential vote.

Nigeria's state oil firm accused of withholding $25B from government.

EUROPE

Turkey says Brussels attacker deported in 2015, Belgium ignored warning. Turkey says Belgium ignored warning about jihadi bomber.

Secret cable: Belgium thought it was slowing ISIS tide.

Belgian authorities hunt Brussels bombing suspect.

Dutch military police to carry heavier weapons after Brussels attacks.

Poland abandons pledge to shelter refugees after Brussels blasts.

UN official: Don't target refugees over Brussels attacks.

French PM: EU nations must invest "massively" in their security systems.

US Secretary of State John Kerry arrives in Moscow on a visit. Kerry in Moscow to push for political transition in Syria.

More aid agencies pull out of Greek camps, spurning EU deal.

Italy government wins confidence vote on bid to bolster battered banks.

Decision on Savchenko swap will be made by Putin — Russia FM.

AMERICAS

US Intel chairman: Brussels attacks appeared to target Americans.

Fearing copycat attacks, US officials step up security.

Trump says Muslims not doing enough to prevent attacks.

Sanders scores two big caucus wins, Republicans split.

Obama praises Argentina's 'man in a hurry' Macri for reforms.

Obama meets Argentine leader amid regional political shift. Obama visit to Argentina stirs up 'Dirty War' past.

Obama invokes 'future of hope' for Cuban people.

Obama confident Brazil's democracy can resolve political crisis.

Impeachment no solution for Brazil economic woes: minister.

Venezuela exports $456 mln in gold to Switzerland amid cash crisis.

Trudeau seeks increased spending to boost Canadian economy.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Officials say Guantanamo transfers have killed Americans.

Islamci State trains 400 fighters to attack Europe in wave of bloodshed.

Europe faces ‘long period of terror’ – German police official.

US military strikes AQAP training camp in Yemen.

The price of fear: Counting the financial cost of global terrorism.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Oil down 4 percent; U.S. stockpile build threatens market recovery.

Brussels blasts likely to dampen European travel.

Decline in energy stocks weighs on Wall Street.

It's not a bull or a bear market, it's a 'bunny'.

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