World News Briefs -- March 24, 2016

Reuters: After Islamic State bombings, Belgium hunts suspect caught on film

Belgian police were on Thursday hunting for a third man filmed with two Islamic State suicide bombers at Brussels airport as evidence piled up that the same jihadist network was involved in the deadly Paris attacks last November.

With pressure mounting on Europe to improve cooperation against terrorism, EU interior and justice ministers were to hold emergency talks on a joint response to Tuesday's bombings in Brussels, which killed at least 31 people and injured hundreds.

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MIDDLE EAST

Syrian forces enter ancient city of Palmyra — media. Syrian state TV says troops enter ISIL-held Palmyra. Islamic State conflict: Syrian forces 'enter Palmyra'.

Kremlin says Syria peace talk participants must show patience.

Syria war parties to agree on U.N. basic principles in 'baby step'.

Reports: Iraq moves to retake Mosul from ISIS. Islamic State conflict: Iraqi forces launch operation to retake Mosul.

Turkish warplanes strike PKK targets in northern Iraq: military.

Yemen: U.N. envoy unveils truce plan.

A year into Yemen intervention, Saudi sees few gains.

US State Department defends $1.7 billion settlement with Iran.

ASIA

Hard-line militant group wants 'power-sharing' with Kabul in exchange for peace.

Face-off between strongmen exposes Afghanistan’s political rifts.

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

China, Southeast Asian leaders seek greater cooperation.

Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan deploy troops in dispute over border mountain. Kyrgyz leader says opponents exploiting Uzbekistan row to cause unrest.

New Zealand votes to keep its flag after 56.6% back the status quo.

MH370: debris found in Mozambique 'almost certainly' from missing plane.

AFRICA

Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau appears in 'new' video.

​Somalia President congratulates Puntland forces on victory against Al Shabaab.

In chaos of Libya, unity government only adds to disarray.

Morocco says arrests nine suspected Islamist militants with Libya ties.

Congo wants 20,000 cut from UN force, UN wants just 1,700.

Congo President Denis Sassou Nguesso wins landslide third term.

Kenya dissolves exam board for cheating, arrests to follow.

Angola's census shows population rises to 26 million.

EUROPE

Brussels police believe five bombers may have been involved in attacks.

Brussels attack: Man wanted in subway bombing.

Third bomb failed to explode at Brussels airport: Governor.

Brussels terrorists planned nuclear plants attack, changed target after accomplice’s arrest – report.

Paris attacks suspect Abdeslam seeks quick extradition.

Russia accuses Ukraine of ignoring peace deal.

Six Russian athletes stripped Of medals, including 2012 Olympic Gold.

Karadzic faces Bosnia war crimes verdict in The Hague. UN court: Radovan Karadzic criminally responsible for campaign of sniping, shelling in siege of Sarajevo.

French cardinal Barbarin 'apologises' to abuse victims.

Hundreds gather in France to mark Germanwings crash anniversary.

AMERICAS

U.S. frustration simmers over Belgium's struggle with militant threat.

Farc peace talks in Cuba miss deadline for final deal.

Peru presidential frontrunner Fujimori can stay in electoral race: court.

Obama declares a new partnership after talks with Argentine leader. Argentina 'Dirty War': Obama to release secret US files.

'Islamophobia': U.S. cities face anti-Muslim backlash.

Effort in 3 US cities to combat extremism off to slow start.

Obama to host China's President Xi on March 31: White House.

Potent synthetic drug exacerbates heroin epidemic in New York City.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

New ISIS recruits have deep criminal roots.

Obama: We must unite to destroy ISIS.

US official: Gitmo transfers have resulted in American deaths. Officials say Guantanamo transfers have killed Americans.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Starboard launches proxy fight to remove Yahoo board.

Wall St. lower as dollar's run weighs on oil.

An inside look at Wall Street's secret client list.