[wanabidii] UPDATE: EgyptAir says wreckage from plane found; terrorist attack seen as more likely cause of crash (M&G Africa)

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UPDATE: EgyptAir says wreckage from plane found; terrorist attack seen as more likely cause of crash   The plane had 66 people on board. Greek media reports that a sailor in the crash area saw a ball of fire in the sky haven't been officially confirmed

Sudan's strongman Bashir, wanted by ICC, applies for US visa: last bid in 2014 was rejected   Washington last week lashed out at Uganda's President Museveni for hosting the Sudanese leader at his swearing in ceremony in Kampala

UPDATE: EgyptAir flight from Paris crashed into Mediterranean with 66 on board; mechinal failure or bomb?   EgyptAir had said military search and rescue had detected a "distress message," but the army denied detecting any such message

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