New York Times: Finding on Whether Debris Is From Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 May Take a Week
SYDNEY, Australia — It may be a week or more before investigators determine whether a piece of debris found on the island of Réunion came from Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, a French official with knowledge of the investigation said on Thursday.
The object, which appeared to be a wing flap torn from a jetliner, has been crated and sealed for shipment to France, the official said, but it is not expected to reach Paris for two or three days. It would then be forwarded to an aviation laboratory in Toulouse for analysis, which could take several more days.
MIDDLE EAST
Iraqi government denies UN torture allegations.
Turkey onslaught on Kurds, after IS attack, fuels anger.
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Iran voices conditions for U.N. nuclear inspections.
Yemeni forces seize Houthi positions on Aden outskirts: local officials.
Israel passes law allowing force-feeding of prisoners.
ASIA
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Taliban disavows Afghan peace talks after leader declared dead.
India says Punjab attackers came from Pakistan.
For North Korea, Iran-style nuclear deal not an option.
Political prisoners, Chinese loggers among thousands freed in Myanmar amnesty.
Yakub Memon: India carries out execution over 1993 bomb attacks.
Dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei says UK denies him six-month visa.
AFRICA
Libya officials say jihadi offensive drives IS affiliate from most of eastern stronghold.
Nigeria names head of multinational force to battle Boko Haram.
Fierce fighting erupts between Chadian army and Boko Haram.
Burundi's opposition leader Rwasa becomes deputy speaker.
South Sudan soldiers accused of stealing relief food.
Sierra Leone faces Ebola setback: 500 under quarantine.
Mugabe threatens to expel US, British diplomats.
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EUROPE
Shelling in eastern Ukraine kills four civilians, soldier.
Russia vetoes U.N. tribunal on Malaysia airlines flight downed over Ukraine.
Russian state 'involved' in ex-KGB agent's London murder, inquiry hears.
Greece's Tsipras challenges party bailout critics to showdown.
Yanis Varoufakis may face criminal charges over Greek currency plan.
France deploys riot police to stem flow of migrants from Calais. Calais migrants undaunted by extra French riot police.
Britain and France scramble as Channel becomes choke point in migration crisis.
AMERICAS
US economic growth picks up to 2.3%.
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Venezuela's hospitals on life support.
Colombia’s ombudsman calls for urgent talks with Venezuela over border violence.
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Chileans spooked by crime, demand government action.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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Leader of US-backed Syria rebels abducted by Nusra Front.
Drone kills 4 suspected militants in Yemen.
Islamic State uses women to recruit, raise next generation of fighters.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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