Security official warns of increased hostilities in Europe
Europol chief Rob Wainwright says Islamic State threats are more dangerous and urgent, with about 5,000 radicalized suspects who traveled to Syria and returned. Belgium and France brace for tighter security as police hunt a possible accomplice from Tuesday's Brussels airport attack. ministers consider resignations amid perceived security failures.
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Belgium PM says mistakes were made after Brussels attacks
Belgium's prime minister resisted resignations from his justice and interior ministers as evidence of intelligence and law enforcement failures emerged. The overall threat level was lowered yet the situation remained grave with another attack considered likely. Authorities linked the Brussels strikes to the Paris attacks and named four attackers including Ibrahim and Khalid El Bakraoui and Najim Laachraoui.
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Kerry Pledges U.S. Russia Unity to End Syria Conflict
In Moscow Secretary of State Kerry and Foreign Minister Lavrov urged unity between Russia and the United States to defeat Islamic State and revive Geneva peace talks. Kerry cited an 85 to 90 percent drop in Syrian violence from a cease-fire, while Lavrov praised equal partnership and noted talks would also cover Ukraine's southeast crisis and Minsk accords.
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Syria pushes to retake Palmyra from Islamic State
Syrian government forces entered Palmyra as IS militants faced a critical pushback aided by Russian airstrikes. In Iraq, a Mosul operation was announced, signaling a broader, longer campaign to reclaim IS held territory. Palmyra’s UNESCO status heightens the stakes as clashes unfold near the city’s archaeological core.
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