CNN: EgyptAir Flight 804: Airline official says debris not from plane
The search for EgyptAir Flight 804 is continuing after reports that the plane's wreckage had been found turned out to be false.
When searchers got close to debris found in the Mediterranean Sea they realized it didn't come from the missing airliner, EgyptAir's Vice Chairman Ahmed Adel told CNN.
The Airbus A320, which had 66 people on board, disappeared early Thursday as it flew from Paris to Cairo. Earlier Adel told CNN's Christiane Amanpour that the plane's wreckage had been found.
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MIDDLE EAST
Syrian government forces, allies capture extensive area near Damascus. Syria troops 'capture rebel towns near Damascus'.
Syrian army 'kills over 200 Isis militants' in three-day Deir ez-Zor offensive.
Jihadists mobilize in Syria as peacemaking unravels.
Clearing one Iraqi city of IS bombs could take decades.
Iran is demanding reparations from US for 63 years of ‘spiritual and material damage’.
Turkey politics: Erdogan ally Yildirim nominated as PM.
France sets Middle East peace conference for June 3.
Yemen on ‘verge of famine’ due to funds, warns UN.
IMF: Iran must stop funding terror, money laundering if it wants to join global economy.
ASIA
US could lift arms embargo on Vietnam amid China tensions.
Afghan Army General killed in roadside bombing.
Sri Lanka mudslide: Army fears 134 missing are dead.
US, not China, militarising the South China Sea: FM.
EU imposes further sanctions on North Korea.
North Korea military goods on sale on eBay.
India's ruling party wins power in northeast, widens influence.
Former Pakistan prime minister's son describes dramatic rescue from al-Qaida.
AFRICA
EgyptAir flight from Paris to Cairo was likely brought down by terror attack, officials say. gypt's Air Minister: Terrorism more likely cause of jet crash than technical issues. EgyptAir jet missing after mid-air plunge, Greeks find life vests.
MSF worker killed in ambush on convoy in C.African Republic. MSF worker killed by gunmen in Central African Republic.
In Somalia, UN pushes for on time election.
Somaliland wants world recognition of its independence.
Russia to lend Egypt $25 billion to build nuclear power plant.
Islamic State suicide bombings kill 32 Libyan militiamen.
NATO allies divided over bigger role in stabilizing Libya.
Sudan will not seek to renew peacekeeping mandate in Darfur.
Arrest warrant issued for DR Congo opposition leader accused of hiring mercenaries.
Kenya government urges critics not to protest over electoral body.
Nigerian president to meet schoolgirl who escaped Boko Haram.
Chibok girls: Second schoolgirl rescued - Nigerian army.
EUROPE
NATO agrees bigger Mediterranean mission to stop smugglers.
NATO foreign ministers to start two days of talks on security threats.
French intelligence warned the country was 'clearly being targeted by ISIS' and was at risk of 'a new form of attack' a week before Paris flight to Egypt.
Russian spy chief: EgyptAir crash likely to be a terrorist act - RIA.
Russian lawmakers back Putin's move to create National Guard.
EU seen on track to extend economic sanctions on Russia: sources.
NATO formally invites Montenegro as 29th member.
Macedonia crisis: Parliament calls off June poll amid turmoil.
French PM calls for end to labor protests marred by violence.
Man arrested in Buckingham Palace security breach.
As more doping allegations emerge, Russian sport braces for potential consequences.
AMERICAS
Clinton declares Trump a 'threat' to US democracy. Hillary Clinton: Donald Trump not qualified to be president. Hillary Clinton says race against Bernie Sanders is 'done'.
U.S. House panel delivers Puerto Rico crisis bill, debt looms.
Protests intensify against Venezuela's Maduro.
Venezuela Maduro OAS: Latin American 'traitor' row escalates.
Mob burns Venezuelan man alive over $5 as rule of law fails.
Brazil judge sentences ex-presidential aide to 23 years in Petrobas probe.
US House to debate repealing 2001 war authorization.
US House approves $602B defense bill despite White House objections.
Poll: Two-thirds of US would struggle to cover $1,000 crisis.
As Alberta wildfire rages, thousands who fled must wait weeks to go home. Canadian wildfire crosses border into Saskatchewan.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
French authorities ask Belgium to give in four suspects tied to Paris attacks.
Preliminary decision on secret 9/11 pages expected this week.
French security chief warns Islamic State plans wave of attacks in France.
Al Qaeda turns to Syria with a plan to challenge ISIS.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Humanitarian aid rises to record $28 billion in 2015.
Aviation, travel stocks slump after EgyptAir plane disappears.
Perino: Facebook recognizes its 'trust problem' with conservatives.
Bayer makes takeover offer for agriculture giant Monsanto.
Rare $31.6 million ‘Unique Pink’ diamond sets new auction record. Oppenheimer Blue diamond sets new auction record.
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