Thursday, April 7, 2016

World News Briefs -- April 7, 2016

A man whom officials believe may be a suspect in the attack which took place at the Brussels international airport of Zaventem, is seen in this CCTV image made available by Belgian Police on April 7, 2016. REUTERS/CCTV/Belgian Federal Police/Handout via Reuters

Reuters: Belgium launches appeal to find 'man in hat' bombing suspect

Belgian prosecutors appealed for help in finding a man suspected of leaving a bomb at Brussels Airport on March 22, saying they were eager to find a coat he had discarded and to speak to people who saw him on his hour-long walk back into the city.

Federal prosecutors released new pictures of the suspect, dubbed the "man in the hat", who appeared to arrive at the airport with two suicide bombers and left along with passengers after the first two bombs exploded.

In a video to accompany their appeal, investigators indicate the route the man took, out of the airport, through the nearby town of Zaventem and along a main road into the city. His last appearance on security cameras was in the district of Schaerbeek almost an hour after the bombing.

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MIDDLE EAST

Iraq halts ISIL offensive as more ground troops needed. Iraq puts northern offensive against Islamic State on hold.

Iraqi Shi'ite paramilitaries say will join offensive to retake Mosul.

Syria war: Militants 'seize dozens of factory workers'.

Putin says Russia's operation has reinforced Syria's statehood.

Iran announces plan to produce explosives used in missile warheads.

Rouhani says Iran not a threat, wants interaction with world.

Satellite firm stops Hezbollah TV broadcasts in Lebanon.

ASIA

Vietnam tells China to shift its rig and stop complicating ties.

Pakistani security forces kill 12 militants near Afghanistan.

Pakistan says it's willing to wait for talks with India.

Aung San Suu Kyi’s new leadership role irks Myanmar military. Myanmar political prisoners to be freed - Aung San Suu Kyi.

China asking for terror suspects list ahead of G20 summit.

China ramps up Panama Papers censorship after leaders' relatives named.

Panama Papers: How China's wealth is sneaked abroad.

AFRICA

Eritrean army conscripts 'killed in Asmara escape bid'.

Libya's Tripoli authority rejects UN-backed government.

Sudan's Omar al-Bashir 'to step down in 2020'.

Nigeria Boko Haram militants offered olive branch by army.

Nigeria opens camp to reintegrate Boko Haram members back into society.

Angola seeks IMF help in wake of oil price falls.

South Africa's Winnie Madikizela-Mandela fails to inherit home.

EUROPE

Azerbaijan accuses Nagorno-Karabakh separatists of violating cease-fire.

Nagorno-Karabakh truce in trouble as Russia, Iran join talks.

Kremlin spokesman: Situation in Nagorno-Karabakh far from stable.

Ukrainian pilot imprisoned in Russia goes on hunger strike.

Thaci sworn in as new Kosovo President.

Putin denies Panama papers corruption charges. Putin says Panama Papers part of US plot to weaken Russia.

PM rejects notion Belgium is Europe's weak security link.

Pope Francis to visit Lesbos in show of support for refugees.

AMERICAS

Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton spar over Presidential qualifications.

Ted Cruz hits Donald Trump’s business record on mogul’s home turf.

Venezuela decrees Fridays a holiday to ease energy crisis.

U.S. readies bank rule on shell companies amid 'Panama Papers' fury.

Panama Papers: Government vows to boost transparency.

EU may require visas from Americans and Canadians: EU source.

1st Syrian refugees of Jordan "surge" headed for U.S..

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

Facebook groups act as weapons bazaars for militias. Weapons for sale on Facebook in Libya.

Brussels bombing: New video released showing 'Man in White'. Brussels mystery suspect walked away and disappeared.

One of Brussels bombers had worked in EU Parliament: spokesman.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Global economic uncertainty weighs on Fed outlook.

Internet hyperlinks do not infringe copyright, EU court advised.

World Bank forecasts flat GDP in Eastern Europe, Central Asia in 2016

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