World News Briefs -- March 22, 2016

Daily Mail: Police launch massive manhunt for suspect in a white coat as chilling airport CCTV shows 'ISIS bombers' wearing single black gloves to hide triggers for suicide vests in attacks that left 34 dead

* ISIS has claimed responsibility for the massacres, which have killed 34 in total and injured close to 200 others
* CCTV from Brussels airport reveals picture of three suspects and man in a hat now believed to be on the run
* Anti-terror police said they had found another bomb, an ISIS flag and 'chemical products' in raids after attacks
* 14 people were killed and 50 more injured in two bombs at Brussels airport while 20 were killed on Maelbeek Metro
* Foreign Ministry say some terrorists involved in deadly plot are 'still at large' and Britain and U.S. helping with hunt
* Armed police have arrested two men in dramatic stand-off in city centre and suspect also held on Amsterdam train
* Following the attack in Brussels, ISIS threatened to hit the UK 'harder and more bitter through the grace of Allah'

A major manhunt is underway for an ISIS suspect in a white coat and black hat who fled Brussels Airport after two explosions ripped through the terminal in a suicide bomb attack this morning, killing 14 people and injuring dozens of others.

Police issued a wanted notice for the man who was seen on CCTV calmly pushing a luggage trolley through the check-in area with two other suspects minutes before the blasts at about 8am (7am GMT) today.

His alleged accomplices were wearing black gloves on their left hands, which security sources say would have hidden the triggers for their explosive vests.

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MIDDLE EAST

Kerry off to Russia for Syria talks after Brussels attacks.

530 killed in areas covered by Syria truce in first 23 days.

Baghdad politics slows fight against IS in Anbar.

Fears in Iraqi government, army over Shiite militias' power.

Isis claims dozens of Iraqi troops killed by British suicide bomber.

Hezbollah says Saudi Arabia, Turkey obstructing Syria peace chances. Hezbollah chief vows to keep up Syria fight until defeat of jihadists.

Nasrallah threatens to attack Israeli nuclear sites in response to a military strike.

Saudi-led strikes on al Qaeda kill, wound, dozens in Yemen. Saudi-led coalition pounds Qaeda training camp in Yemen.

Turkish soldier killed in Kurdish militant bomb attack - military.

Revolutionary Guards look to play bigger role in Iran's economy.

Netanyahu 'willing' to discuss two-state solution now.

Hamas stages military exercises to test Gaza readiness.

ASIA

U.S. hopes for talks with China about possible THAAD move to South Korea.

U.S. commander apologizes for hospital bombing in Afghanistan.

Exclusive: U.N. lifts North Korea sanctions on four ships at China's request.

Taiwan holds media tour to reinforce South China Sea claims.

China says Philippine fishermen used fire bombs in South China Sea.

Suu Kyi to be part of Myanmar’s new democratic government. Aung San Suu Kyi to run Myanmar foreign ministry.

Violence erupts as Jakarta cabbies protest ride-hailing apps.

Vietnam puts prominent blogger on trial for anti-state posts.

Australia arrests two suspected of Islamic State financing: police.

AFRICA

Boycott helps Niger President Issoufou win re-election.

Congo's longtime ruler secures huge lead in relection bid.

Senior Burundi pro-government army officer shot dead.

Egyptian Air Force kills 20 Daesh terrorists in north Sinai - Reports.

Egypt retires 14 judges, alleging support for Islamists.

Tunisia reopens Libya border after attack on nearby town.

Gunmen attack EU military training base in Mali capital.

Nigerian state oil firm 'withheld $25bn over five years'.

Liberia closes border with Ebola-hit Guinea.

South Sudan to stop paying hotel bills for rebel advance team.

EUROPE

Police hunt suspect after Islamic State kills 30 in Brussels suicide attacks. Belgian police mount nationwide manhunt for suspect seen fleeing Tuesday's bombing. Police issue wanted notice for suspect after Brussels attacks.

Brussels hit by explosions at Zaventem airport and Maelbeek metro station.

Charles Michel, Belgian prime minister, worries of more attacks: ‘We face a tragic moment’.

Former FSB chief believes Brussels blasts are revenge for Abdeslam’s arrest.

UNHCR says won't work in Greek 'detention centres' in swipe at EU-Turkey deal.

Kremlin confirms that Putin will meet Kerry on March 23.

Millions more Russians living in poverty as economic crisis bites.

Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko given 22-year sentence. Russian court sentences Ukraine's Savchenko to 22 years in jail.

AMERICAS

Homeland Security: No 'specific, credible' threat to US.

Belgium bombings raise security worries at U.S. airports.

After Brussels terror attack, New York Police increase security following Belgium bombings.

Trump calls for tough U.S. border security after Brussels attacks.

In Cuba, Obama calls for burying 'last remnant' of Cold War.

Obama to address the Cuban nation in historic Havana visit.

Obama lets Castro criticize U.S. shortcomings.

Advocates list Cuba’s political prisoners after Castro says there are none.

Cuban refugees flocking to Texas border.

US urges Colombia and Farc to sign peace accord.

Rousseff vows to 'never resign' over growing scandal.

Brazil Supreme Court justice upholds barring of Lula from post.

Brazil oil giant Petrobras posts record quarterly loss.

Trudeau will push Canada into the red with `unsexy' debut budget.

Rob Ford, former Toronto mayor, dead after battle with cancer.

Not as many Americans saving for retirement, study finds.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

ISIS claims credit for terror attacks at Brussels airport, Metro station.

Supporters of Islamic State praise Brussels blasts on social media.

Abu Sayyaf Group battalion defects to Islamic State.

New terrorism threats emerging in Asia-Pacific.

Many at Guantanamo apparently not ‘too dangerous’ after all.

Kirk to introduce new restrictions on Gitmo transfers.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Markets have held up well in face of terror.

New York auctions paint somber picture of Chinese art buyers.

Oil market rattled by deadly Brussels blasts.

Apple unveils smaller iPhone and iPad Pro.

Former Intel chief Andrew Grove dies aged 79.