Belgian Police Hunt Islamic State Suspect after Blasts
Belgian police are on a hunt for an Islamic State suspect seen with two supposed suicide bombers shortly before they struck Brussels Airport in first of the two attacks that also hit the city’s metro, killing at least 30 and wounding over 200.
Trump Urges Waterboarding and More After Brussels Attacks
Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump said United States should use waterboarding and other harsh interrogation techniques when questioning terror suspects, and renewed his call for tougher US border security after attacks in Brussels.
Brazil’s Rousseff Says ‘Will Never Resign’ in Deepening Crisis
President Dilma Rousseff said on Tuesday she will not resign in Brazil’s worst political crisis in two decades, calling an opposition move to impeach her a “coup d’etat” against democratic rule because she had committed no crime.
UNHCR Tells EU: Won’t Work in Greek ‘Detention Centers’
UN refugee agency dealt a blow to EU efforts to stem the biggest humanitarian crisis in generations, saying it will no longer assist in the transferring of migrants and refugees arriving in Greece to “detention centers.”
Bangladesh Bank Weighs Lawsuit Against NY Fed Over Hack
Bangladesh’s central bank hired a US lawyer for a potential lawsuit against the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, after hackers stole $81 million from its account with the NY Fed, according to an internal report by the Bangladesh bank.
Russian Court Sentences Ukrainian Pilot to 22 Years in Jail
Russian court sentenced Ukrainian pilot, Nadezhda Savchenko to 22 years in jail after finding her guilty of involvement in the killing of two Russian journalists during the separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine.
UN Envoy Turns to US, Russia to Give Impetus to Syria Talks
The UN special envoy on Syria said he hopes the meeting between US and Russian foreign ministers on Wednesday will give impetus to peace talks where the divisive issue of political transition is stalling progress.
South Africa’s ANC Denies Reports Zuma Offered to Resign
South Africa’s ruling African National Congress denied reports that President Jacob Zuma offered to resign after mounting claims of improper political interference by the leader’s wealthy business friends.
Russian Doping Scandal Spreads to Wrestling, Sports Minister Prepared to Quit
Russia’s sports minister said he is prepared to resign over raging doping scandal in his country which could cost more Russian athletes their places at Rio Olympics after “tens” more cases of cheating are exposed in wrestling.
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