BBC: Nuclear terrorist attack would 'change our world', says Obama
The threat from terrorists trying to launch a nuclear attack that would "change our world" is real, President Barack Obama has said.
The world has taken "concrete" steps to prevent nuclear terrorism, he told the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington.
But the so-called Islamic State (IS) obtaining a nuclear weapon is "one of the greatest threats to global security," he added.
More than 50 nations were represented at the summit.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian opposition not optimistic about Geneva peace talks.
Mass grave of victims of IS found in Syria's Palmyra: army source. Mass grave found in Syria's Palmyra after city recaptured from Islamic State: state media.
Thousands of civilians trapped between Iraqi army and Isis forces.
UN: Violence kills at least 1,119 Iraqis in March.
Iraq says oil revenues rise despite low global prices.
Turkey forcibly sending war refugees back to Syria, Amnesty reports.
Turkish military accuses media of damaging morale, launches legal action.
Renewed fighting in Lebanon Palestinian refugee camp kills one.
Obama: Iran must prove it is a safe place to do business. U.S. to clarify Iran rules, but Tehran must reassure wary firms.
ASIA
N. Korea key focus of US talks with Japan, South Korea, China.
N. Korea jams GPS, blocks VOA, Twitter, Facebook, other media.
Pakistan asks Iran to investigate suspected Indian spy's Iran links.
India furious as China blocks U.N. blacklisting of militant chief.
U.S., China remain divided over South China Sea.
China says Japan base shows its hypocrisy on South China Sea.
Eleven mine clearers kidnapped in Afghanistan.
Vietnam's parliament approves new president.
Pakistan honour killings on the rise, report reveals.
India considers possible murder charges in overpass collapse.
AFRICA
EU sets sanctions, mulls security mission to back Libya unity government.
Key official Says South Sudan unity government within reach.
Egyptian security forces eliminate 65 extremists in north Sinai.
Cameroon military hospital overwhelmed with wounded soldiers.
UN Security Council approves Burundi police force.
UN investigating sex abuse allegations against Tanzanian peacekeepers in Congo.
Kenya marks extremist attack on university that killed 148.
South Africa's Zuma denies dishonesty over spending scandal. Dramatic night in South Africa leaves president hanging on by a thread.
EUROPE
Heavy fighting erupts over separatist Nagorno-Karabakh.
Brussels attacks: Belgium charges third man over Paris plot. Belgian charged with terrorism over foiled attack plot.
Belgium to require immigrants to sign up to 'European values'.
Protests mount before EU-Turkey migrant deal takes effect.
Migrants, locals stage separate protests near border camp.
Austria wants to deploy soldiers on Italy border, defense minister says.
Ukraine's economy failing due to political crisis – World Bank.
Pope looking at Armenia trip in June to mark anniversary.
AMERICAS
US State Department suspends review into 'Top Secret' Clinton emails. State Department halts review of Clinton emails at FBI request.
Venezuela to cut energy output if key dam falls to critical low.
Oil-rich Venezuela suffers as global prices plummet.
Brazil charges world’s richest banker with tax scheme.
After Obama visit, Cubans await change but wonder how soon.
Leftist Mendoza surges in Peru's presidential race. Half of candidates out of chaotic Peru election.
Colombia's biggest drug gang targets security forces.
Zika birth defects skyrocket in Colombia, becoming first country with large outbreak outside Brazil.
Chicago murders have jumped 71% so far in 2016.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
US air strike targets senior al-Shabab leader.
Obama seeks improved intelligence-sharing to prevent terrorist attacks.
Washington Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) ends as Obama warns of terrorism threat.
A Mali intelligence spokesman says special forces have arrested a jihadi leader close to Islamic extremist group Ansar Dine in southern Mali.
One-third of EU fighters in Syria returned home: Study.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Saudi Arabia plans $2 trillion megafund for post-oil era: deputy crown prince.
Obama: Global firms nervous about doing business in Iran.
Blackberry squeezed as sales slump.
The quest for an unbreakable phone is 'impossible,' says Apple.
The political idiots were warned about this in the 1970's but the brilliant ones our so called leaders are just getting round to it now, we are in deep trouble.
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