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BRUSSELS (AP) — Prosecutors in brussels say a December raid on an apartment in the capital revealed a likely bomb-making operation for the Paris attacks as well as a fingerprint of one of the plotters who remains at large. The print belonged to Salah Abdeslam (AHB'-dehs-lahm), whose brother was one of the suicide bombers. The search also turned up three suspected suicide belts and traces of explosive.
YOKOSUKA, Japan (AP) — The commander of the Navy's 7th fleet says his biggest worry by far in Asia is North Korea. Speaking to reporters today aboard the USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier, U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin (oh-KOYN') says the other big challenge is China's increasingly assertive behavior in the disputed South China Sea. But the one that "keeps me up" for a possible crisis is North Korea.
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Massive, state orchestrated celebrations took place in North Korea today over the country's fourth nuclear test and involved tens of thousands of military and civilians, many of whom danced in the streets. It is unclear whether leader Kim Jong Un, whose birthday is also believed to be today, attended the celebrations. There is much skepticism outside of North Korea over whether it actually detonated a hydrogen bomb.
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Despite some sketchy performances of late, the head of the Asian Development Bank says he thinks Chinese economic growth will be healthy this year. He's predicting 6.7 percent growth despite currency fluctuation and a plunge in Chinese stocks, which recovered today. He says China's growth is still high compared to the rest of the region.
WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior defense official explains a spike in sexual assault and harassment complaints at the nation's three military academies as a sign of students' growing confidence in the reporting system and expanded awareness programs. Documents reviewed by The Associated Press suggest sexual assault reports grew by 50 percent in the 2014-15 school year, and complaints of sexual harassment also rose.
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