Reuters: Arrests in Manchester, Tripoli as police hunt suicide bomber's network
Police made arrests in Manchester and Tripoli on Wednesday as the investigation into a suicide bomber who killed 22 people at a concert venue packed with children focused on tracking down a network of accomplices who authorities fear could strike again.
Manchester police made four new arrests and searched an address in the city center. A source said British investigators were hunting for anyone who may have helped build the suicide bomb and who could be ready to kill again.
"I think it's very clear that this is a network that we are investigating," police chief Ian Hopkins said outside Manchester police headquarters.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S., Russia military increase communication in skies over Syria.
Mosul now 90 percent liberated, Pentagon says.
Iraq orders investigation into abuses reported in Mosul battle.
Activists: Fighting, airstrikes target southern Syrian city.
16 civilians dead in coalition strikes near Raqa: monitor.
Syrian army says senior Islamic State militant killed.
Bahrain unrest: Death toll from raid on cleric's home rises to five. Bahrain warns protesters after deadly crackdown.
Israeli defence minister says uneasy over US-Saudi arms deal.
Israelis mark 50 years since capture of Jerusalem's Old City.
ASIA
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China and Japan differ on tactics to halt North Korea’s nuclear programme.
Myanmar's Suu Kyi opens fresh round of peace talks.
Balochistan govt claims arrest of 'mastermind' behind high-profile terrorist incidents.
China to expand its presence in Antarctica.
AFRICA
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Al Shabaab bombing in Somali capital kills five, injures six.
Tunisia declares 'war on graft' after social unrest.
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Egypt denies Sudan claims of providing vehicles to rebels.
Algeria president replaces PM in wake of polls.
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EUROPE
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AMERICAS
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