Xinhua world news summary at 0030 GMT, Feb. 10

Bahrain security forces killed three terror fugitives Thursday after intercepted their vessel, which was heading to Iran.

The vessel occupants fired shots at the security forces in a chase on the sea, said Public Security Chief Major-General Tariq al-Hassan, adding that they changed its route to the northern part of Bahrain and refused to stop despite warning by the Bahrain security forces. (Bahrain-Terror-Iran)

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WASHINGTON/NEW YORK -- A powerful winter storm brought heavy snow and strong winds to the northeastern U.S. on Thursday, creating treacherous road conditions and leaving schools and businesses closed.

Forecasters said the fast-moving storm had the potential to be the most powerful one that some areas have seen in a mostly snow-free winter. (U.S.-Storm-Winds)

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BRUSSELS -- The European Police Office (Europol) on Thursday said it had coordinated an investigation into drug trafficking that resulted in the seizure of 170 kg of cocaine at the Port of Antwerp in Belgium.

Belgian authorities conducted the operation in late January and found the cocaine inside a container transporting frozen vegetables from Peru, according to a statement issued by Europol. (Europol-Belgium-Cocaine)

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ACCRA -- Authorities in Ghana have imposed a 14-hour curfew on Bimbilla following the outbreak of violence in the community on Thursday morning that claimed two lives, local media reported.

According to the Interior Ministry, the curfew announced by mid-day takes immediate effect and will be observed in the northern town from 4 p.m. to 6 a.m.. (Ghana-Curfew-Violence) Endi