World News Briefs -- June 29, 2016 (Evening Edition)

CNN: Istanbul terror attack: 41 killed; airport resumes flights

Istanbul (CNN)Just five hours after terrorists killed 41 people at an Istanbul airport, travelers returned to the site of the carnage -- much to the surprise of some critics.

"I find this totally astonishing," said Professor Larry Kobilinsky of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. "I've never seen such a massive crime scene looked at for five hours. It's just impossible. You're going to compromise, you're going to contaminate evidence. ... They should not have turned this open to the public."

Passengers walked over shards of glass as workers tried to wash away blood. The stench of smoke still lingered in the air after three gunmen opened fire and detonated explosives at Ataturk Airport, wounding 239 people.

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MIDDLE EAST

Attackers kill 42 in scenes of chaos at Istanbul airport.

Kurdish Workers Party disavows Istanbul attacks, say Daesh responsible.

Jordan widens IS crackdown; signs of home-grown extremism.

U.N. envoy says unclear when Syria peace talks to reconvene.

Jihadists and other rebels attack Syrian regime positions in Latakia province.

Islamic State forces Syria rebels to retreat from border area. Syria conflict: Rebels 'move on IS-held town near Iraq border'.

Iraqi court ruling hands setback to PM's reforms.

Iran forces 'kill Kurdish rebels on Iraq border'.

U.N.-backed Yemen peace talks adjourn until July 15: envoy.

Recordings: Houthi leaders planned general's killing.

Groups urge U.N. to suspend Saudi Arabia from rights council.

ASIA

China slams South China Sea case as court set to rule.

Hague court to rule in July on challenge to China’s Sea claims.

New Philippine defense chief says militant threat more pressing than South China Sea.

Mongolia's opposition MPP seen sweeping back to power in polls. Mongolians vote for new parliament with economy on the rocks.

Pakistan extends Afghan refugee registration deadline by six months.

China's Xi urges caution over U.S. missile deployment in South Korea.

Pyonghattan 2.0: More skyscrapers go up in North Korea capital.

Malaysian opposition leader arrested by anti-corruption authorities.

As Duterte takes over in Philippines, police killings stir fear.

AFRICA

Investigators download crashed EgyptAir jet's flight data.

Official: Over 50 people killed in new South Sudan fighting.

Eleven killed in Congo fighting.

Kenyan forces kill five suspected Islamist militants.

Al-Shabaab plans to attack US forces prompted recent airstrike in Somalia.

UN adds 2,500 peacekeepers to Mali mission, urges tougher stance.

U.N. rights commissioner voices fear of Burundi violence turning ethnic.

Up to 4.8 million South Sudanese face severe food shortages: U.N..

EUROPE

Scottish leader's plea to stay in Europe rebuffed in Brussels.

Brexit: EU leaders say UK cannot have 'a la carte' single market.

Brexit: No EU compromise on freedom of movement.

Frontex chief: 300,000 more migrants headed from Africa to Europe.

Poland reiterates NATO should uphold open-door policy.

Putin extends ban on imports of Western food through 2017.

Spain's Rajoy says talks on forming government to start Thursday.

Italian navy recovers ship that sank with 700 migrants onboard.

Soviet troop monuments in Poland to be moved to new museum.

AMERICAS

U.S. homeland security officials monitoring situation after Turkish blast.

Brazil Senate planning impeachment vote for last days of Olympics.

Suriname president again avoids being tried for 1982 deaths.

Obama urges Venezuela to respect democratic process.

North American leaders vow to boost trade despite threats.

Trudeau welcomes Obama, Pena Nieto for Three Amigos summit.

Trudeau and Obama in post-Brexit trade talks.

Trump escalates economic tirade against free trade, China and globalism.

Puerto Rico financial rescue package wins Senate test vote.

El Chapo: Mexico judge halts extradition to US.

Social profiling: US border agents want to know what you're saying on Facebook & Twitter.

Not so sunny: Miami tops list of the 50 ‘worst cities to live in’: report.

TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR

CIA says still 'a ways to go' before significant progress made against Islamic State.

CIA director warns of Istanbul-type attack in U.S..

World-Check terrorism database leaks online.

How safe is your next trip? Map reveals Turkey, France and Germany among countries at 'high risk' of terror attacks as experts call for airport security to extend beyond terminals.

ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS

Canada, U.S., Mexico want action on excess global steel capacity.

China defends FX policies after Trump vows to label Beijing a currency manipulator.

Facebook's political influence under a microscope.

Lesedi la Rona diamond set to be sold at auction for £52m.