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This image, a screen grab from video shot by a closed-circuit TV camera at the Brussels airport, shows three suspects pushing suitcases past a check-in area. The two on the left are believed to have killed themselves in the attack. Police are seeking the man in the white coat. (Photo by Belgian federal police) Photo used under CC BY

Belgian police release CCTV image of 3 suspects

Belgian police have released a picture of three suspects in the Brussels airport attacks. The photo, taken from a CCTV camera, shows three men pushing suitcases past a check-in area.

The Independent

Suu Kyi to run Myanmar’s foreign ministry

Aung San Suu Kyi, whose party won historic elections in Myanmar, is to take a place in the new Cabinet. Suu Kyi is barred from the presidency herself, but she will head up foreign affairs, energy and education.

BBC

ISIS claims responsibility for Brussels attacks

At least 31 people have been killed and dozens injured in attacks at Brussels international airport and a city metro station. ISIS claimed responsibility for the attacks.

BBC

Presidential candidates respond to attacks

Guardian

Video shows aftermath of airport bombing

CNN

World must unite against terror, Obama says

USA TODAY

In speech to Cubans, Obama makes impassioned plea for political freedoms

President Obama, speaking to Cubans in a historic speech, delivered an impassioned appeal for political liberties, including freedom of expression and religion.

Reuters

UN slams Greece’s migrant detention centers

Following a controversial EU-Turkey deal, the agency has suspended activities at Greek holding facilities. More than 1,600 migrants have arrived in Greece despite the implementation of the agreement.

Deutsche Welle

IN DEPTH

Trump puts GOP House majority in jeopardy

Trump’s rise in the GOP presidential race has suddenly raised the prospect of a large wave against Trump and the Republicans who would share the ballot with him, potentially endangering their House majority.

Politico

Christian Science Monitor

77,000+ federal cyber incidents in 2015

In its report for fiscal year 2015, the federal Office of Management and Budget says cyber incidents rose by about 10 percent since the year before — but three in 10 don’t represent attacks or probes on government networks.

fedscoop

HUMAN RIGHTS

China illegal vaccine scandal sparks anger

Chinese citizens have reacted with anger at news of a massive illegal vaccine operation uncovered in Shandong province. The illegal vaccine ring was led by a mother and daughter and involved hundreds of people.

BBC

Congo ex-VP guilty in landmark war rape ruling

A former vice president of the Democratic Republic of Congo became the highest-ranking politician convicted by the international war crimes court when it judged Jean-Pierre Bemba responsible for a campaign of rape and murder.

Reuters

GOVERNANCE AND POLITICS

Biden defends Iran deal to pro-Israel group

Vice President Joe Biden Sunday defended last year’s Iran nuclear deal in a speech to pro-Israel activists, comments that did not seem to be met with much support from the audience.

CNN

Far-right party in Germany might be banned

Germany‘s top constitutional court will soon rule on whether the ’neo-Nazi’ National Democratic Party (NPD) should be barred from politics. But a ban might force it underground where it could be more dangerous.

Christian Science Monitor

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

The draft EU-Turkey migrant deal, at a glance

The latest draft of a deal between the European Union and Turkey says both sides will pledge at a summit “to end the irregular migration from Turkey to the EU.”

ABC News

Kurdish rebels claim deadly Ankara blast

CNN

DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE

SCOTUS rejects suit against Colo. pot law

The Supreme Court on Monday threw out a lawsuit filed by the states of Nebraska and Oklahoma over a law approved by neighboring Colorado voters in 2012 that allows the recreational use of marijuana.

Reuters

Stocks close higher as S&P 500 turns positive

Stocks closed higher Friday, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index turning positive for 2016 in the wake of a dovish Federal Reserve that helped the gauge post its longest weekly winning streak since November.

MSN Money

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Microsoft apologizes for ‘schoolgirl’ dancers

A Microsoft Game Developer’s Conference, which had “erotic schoolgirls” dancing on podiums and socializing with attendees, raised concerns about gender disparity and sexism within the tech and gaming industries.

GeekWire

Arctic butterfly: a climate change monitor?

Tanana Arctic butterflies, the first species discovered in Alaska in almost 30 years, could be a bellweather for change in the fragile arctic ecosystem.

MSN News

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GOOD NEWS

Heroic rescue dog awarded Order of Merit

A rescue dog hailed for saving the lives of nine people and another pooch from drowning has been awarded the ultimate canine accolade - an Order of the British Empire.

Telegraph.co.uk

Research ship named ‘Boaty McBoatface’

Over the weekend, the UK’s Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) launched a poll to name its newest polar research vessel, and the people have spoken. The winning name is Boaty McBoatface.

Fortune

This news site is a Lakota speaker’s ‘Dream’

Websites can help preserve cultural legacies, and that’s what Woihanble.com — the first Lakota-language news site — wants to do. Its name, which translates to “dream,” reflects the dream to keep the Lakota language alive.

Smithsonian Magazine

NGO AND NONPROFIT

Christie proposes tax freeze on hospitals

More than a dozen New Jersey towns have filed lawsuits against nonprofit hospitals seeking property tax payments, but on Friday, Gov. Chris Christie proposed a two-year freeze while a study is commissioned.

Daily Record

Two nonprofit government watchdogs merge

After more than three decades in independent operation, the budget- and regulatory-focused Center for Effective Government will become part of the Project on Government Oversight, the two organizations announced Friday.

Government Executive

PHILANTHROPY AND AID

ADL redirects Trump donations to fight bias

A Jewish organization troubled by the tenor of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign has announced that it will “redirect” the tens of thousands of dollars he contributed to nationwide anti-bullying and anti-bias efforts.

Politico

Philanthropy shines in social movements

When we think of social movements, Rosa Parks and Chinese students in Tiananmen Square are likely the kinds of images that come to mind—not those of well-heeled donors writing very big checks.

Forbes

ENVIRONMENT

Carbon emissions highest in years

Modern-day humans are undoubtedly responsible for actively increasing the rate of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. However, the rate in this era is higher than at any time in the past 66 million years.

Inquisitr

Water failures putting world’s health at risk

There are 663 million people around the world living without access to safe water. And about 2.2 billion people — one sixth of the world’s population — live without the dignity and safety of adequate sanitation.

Time

World Water Day quiz

Guardian

Photo of the Day

World Water Day is an opportunity to learn more about water-related issues, take action to make a difference, and be inspired to tell others. (Photo by United Nations) Photo used under CC BY

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