In French local elections, Nicolas Sarkozy's center-right party ousted the ruling Socialists from 61 départements (counties), including traditional left-wing bastions in the industrial north. http://www.infobitt.com/b/10734
A major 7.5 earthquake struck off Papua New Guinea, but a tsunami warning was canceled and no damage is known to have been done so far. http://www.infobitt.com/b/10733
The 'black box' reveals that the suicidal Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz urged the pilot of their plane to take a bathroom break. http://www.infobitt.com/b/10722
Antarctica may have experienced its hottest day ever on March 24 after the continent hit 63.5 degrees Fahrenheit (17 degrees Celsius) for the first time. http://www.infobitt.com/b/10732
Boko Haram extremists are advancing on Nigeria's northeastern city of Bauchi, threatening to disrupt the vote of a critical presidential election that is still taking place in some areas of the state. http://www.infobitt.com/b/10714
In a significant development in talks aimed at securing a preliminary nuclear deal, several officials told Reuters Tehran had indicated a willingness to accept fewer than 6,000 nuclear centrifuges. http://www.infobitt.com/b/10711
Researchers have come across a shocking activity taking place off the coast of Cape Town in South Africa. They have discovered seals going after and consuming mid-sized to large sharks. http://www.infobitt.com/b/10729
The threat of ground incursion builds as Saudi Arabia deploys thousands of troops, ground vehicles and tanks to its southern border with Yemen. http://www.infobitt.com/b/10699
Air Canada Flight 624 crash lands in Halifax, Canada, but with no critical injuries reported. http://www.infobitt.com/b/10705
The history of the evolution of early humans has been challenged. http://www.infobitt.com/b/10728
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