VOA: Manhunt Underway for Brussels Attacker
Belgian authorities continue searching for one of the men believed to be responsible for Tuesday's airport and metro bombings in Brussels, which killed at least 31 people and wounded 271 others.
Belgian federal prosecutor Frederic Van Leeuw confirmed that two brothers, Khalid and Ibrahim el-Bakraoui, were the suicide bombers killed in the attacks.
Khalid, 27, blew himself up on a metro train at the Maelbeek station, according to Van Leeuw. He said 29-year-old Ibrahim carried out one of the two suicide explosions at the airport.
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MIDDLE EAST
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’.
ASIA
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
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
Belgian authorities hunt Brussels bombing suspect.
Dutch military police to carry heavier weapons after Brussels attacks.
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
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 meets Argentine leader amid regional political shift. Obama visit to Argentina stirs up 'Dirty War' past.
Obama invokes 'future of hope' for Cuban people.
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
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
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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