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• Obama and aides confront skeptical Congress on Syria strike
• Exclusive: USS Nimitz carrier group rerouted for possible help with Syria
• Scornful Syria hails 'historic American retreat' as Obama hesitates
• Egypt sends Mursi to trial as new constitution advances
• Japan government abandons hands-off approach to Fukushima clean-up
• Iranian dissidents killed in Iraq camp, U.N. demands inquiry
• Iran releases six Slovak paragliders held for spying
• Egypt's Morsi to be tried for inciting violence
• African Union wants Brotherhood in Egypt roadmap
• Special envoy Mary Robinson arrives in Kinshasa
• Anti-reform protestors clash with police in Mexico
• Citing sarin use, US seeks Congress' OK for action
• Syria dismisses Obama as confused, moves troops
• Presidential Merkel points at record in campaign debate
• German candidates clash on euro and taxes in tight TV duel
• Kerry says Syria used sarin gas in deadly attack
• Merkel, German election rival debate euro crisis
• Protests in Romania against shale gas, Canadian gold mine
• Bekele sets sights on half clash, Rio marathon
• TV confessions in China an unsettling new trend for executives
• New fracking touted as Quebec eyes energy boom
• Arabs urge UN, world to take 'deterrent' steps on Syria
• Egypt destroys homes for possible Gaza buffer zone
• Iranian exiles report deaths in Iraq camp
• Arab states urge action against Syrian government
• Islamist conference cancelled in Montreal
• Jordan to diminish tasks of military court
• Egypt's Morsi to stand trial for 'inciting murder': TV
• Relief in Damascus, as Syrians mock Obama the 'coward'
• Fires break out again in Portugal after respite
• Egypt names new constituton panel
• David Frost, known for Nixon interview, dies at 74
• Highlights: Merkel and challenger face off on TV before vote
• India's Gandhi expected in U.S. for medical check-up: media
• Syria forces launch deadly raids after rebel attack
• Syria opposition says Assad deploying human shields for air strikes

Obama and aides confront skeptical Congress on Syria strike Posted: 01 Sep 2013 03:08 PM PDT By Matt Spetalnick and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and his top aides launched a full-scale political offensive on Sunday to persuade a skeptical Congress to approve a military strike against Syria, but faced an uphill struggle to win over many lawmakers and a war-weary American public. ...

Exclusive: USS Nimitz carrier group rerouted for possible help with Syria Posted: 01 Sep 2013 03:48 PM PDT By Andrea Shalal-Esa WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz and other ships in its strike group are heading west toward the Red Sea to help support a limited U.S. strike on Syria, if needed, defense officials said on Sunday. The Nimitz carrier strike group, which includes four destroyers and a cruiser, has no specific orders to move to the eastern Mediterranean at this point, but is moving west in the Arabian Sea so it can do so if asked. ...

Scornful Syria hails 'historic American retreat' as Obama hesitates Posted: 01 Sep 2013 02:14 PM PDT By Yara Bayoumy and Thomas Ferraro BEIRUT/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Syria hailed a "historic American retreat" on Sunday, mockingly accusing President Barack Obama of hesitation and confusion after he delayed a military response to last month's chemical weapons attack near Damascus to consult Congress. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said tests had shown sarin nerve gas was fired on rebel-held areas on August 21, and expressed confidence that U.S. lawmakers would do "what is right" in response. Washington says more than 1,400 people, many of them children, were killed in the attack. ...

Egypt sends Mursi to trial as new constitution advances Posted: 01 Sep 2013 02:52 PM PDT By Tom Perry CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's army-backed authorities referred deposed President Mohamed Mursi to trial on Sunday on charges of inciting murder and violence, in an escalation of the crackdown on his Muslim Brotherhood. The new government also named a constituent assembly almost devoid of Islamists and gave it 60 days to review amendments that would erase Islamic articles brought in last year by the Brotherhood and more hardline Islamic parties. ...

Japan government abandons hands-off approach to Fukushima clean-up Posted: 01 Sep 2013 02:12 PM PDT By Linda Sieg and Mari Saito TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government is moving to take a more direct role in the clean-up of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear plant, as concerns grow over the ability of embattled operator Tokyo Electric to handle the legacy of the worst atomic disaster in a quarter century. The concerns have also revived debate about the future of Tokyo Electric Power Co (Tepco) itself, including early-stage proposals to put its toxic nuclear assets under government control and leave the rest of the company as a provider of power to the nation's biggest economic region. ...

Iranian dissidents killed in Iraq camp, U.N. demands inquiry Posted: 01 Sep 2013 01:47 PM PDT By Kareem Raheem and Sylvia Westall BAGHDAD (Reuters) - At least 47 people were reported killed at an Iranian dissident camp in Iraq on Sunday, the United Nations said, urging Baghdad to investigate the "tragic events" at a site north of the capital. The violence took place hours after a mortar bomb attack on the camp which the dissent group Mujahadin-e-Khalq (MEK) blamed on the Iraqi army. Two Iraqi security sources said that army and special forces had opened fire on residents who had stormed a post at the entrance to Camp Ashraf, a site that Iraq's government wants closed down. ...

Iran releases six Slovak paragliders held for spying Posted: 01 Sep 2013 04:49 PM PDT Iran has released six of eight Slovak paragliders held since May for alleged spying, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said Sunday.

Egypt's Morsi to be tried for inciting violence Posted: 01 Sep 2013 04:24 PM PDT CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's top prosecutor on Sunday referred ousted Islamist President Mohammed Morsi to trial on charges of inciting the killing of opponents protesting outside his palace while he was in office, the state news agency said.

African Union wants Brotherhood in Egypt roadmap Posted: 01 Sep 2013 04:20 PM PDT A top African Union official said Sunday the Muslim Brotherhood must join the political roadmap proposed by Egypt's new authorities, in a bid to end the violence rocking the country.

Special envoy Mary Robinson arrives in Kinshasa Posted: 01 Sep 2013 03:43 PM PDT Mary Robinson, the UN special envoy to the African Great Lakes region, arrived in Kinshasa on Sunday, after warning against an escalation of violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo's volatile east.

Anti-reform protestors clash with police in Mexico Posted: 01 Sep 2013 03:43 PM PDT Police launched tear gas at protestors who threw rocks and firebombs in Mexico City on Sunday, leaving two officers injured during a demonstration against President Enrique Pena Nieto's reform agenda.

Citing sarin use, US seeks Congress' OK for action Posted: 01 Sep 2013 03:40 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration geared up for the biggest foreign policy vote since the Iraq war by arguing Sunday that new physical evidence shows the Syrian government used sarin gas in a deadly August attack. With its credibility on the line, the United States must respond, the country's top diplomat said.

Syria dismisses Obama as confused, moves troops Posted: 01 Sep 2013 03:29 PM PDT DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Syria on Sunday derided President Barack Obama's decision to hold off on punitive military strikes, but also took precautions by reportedly moving some troops and military equipment to civilian areas.

Presidential Merkel points at record in campaign debate Posted: 01 Sep 2013 03:21 PM PDT Three weeks before German elections, Chancellor Angela Merkel calmly pointed at her record Sunday in steering Europe's top economy safely through the eurozone crisis, in the only TV debate with her centre-left rival.

German candidates clash on euro and taxes in tight TV duel Posted: 01 Sep 2013 02:55 PM PDT By Noah Barkin and Stephen Brown BERLIN (Reuters) - Chancellor Angela Merkel and her Social Democrat challenger in this month's German election clashed over the euro, tax policy and U.S. spying in a television debate on Sunday that produced no clear winner. The only TV duel of the campaign, watched by an estimated 15 million viewers, was one of SPD candidate Peer Steinbrueck's last chances to change the momentum in a race in which he has trailed the popular Merkel from the very start. ...

Kerry says Syria used sarin gas in deadly attack Posted: 01 Sep 2013 02:52 PM PDT US Secretary of State John Kerry said Sunday Washington has proof the Syrian regime used sarin gas in a deadly attack, as he sought to overcome deep skepticism in Congress over military strikes.

Merkel, German election rival debate euro crisis Posted: 01 Sep 2013 02:44 PM PDT BERLIN (AP) — Chancellor Angela Merkel and her center-left rival sparred over Europe's debt crisis and how best to keep Germany's economy strong as they faced off Sunday in a televised debate ahead of Sept. 22 elections, with Merkel's challenger insisting that it makes no sense to apply a "deadly dose" of austerity to eurozone strugglers.

Protests in Romania against shale gas, Canadian gold mine Posted: 01 Sep 2013 02:36 PM PDT Thousands of people took to the streets of Romania on Sunday to protest against shale gas exploration and a controversial Canadian gold mine project using cyanide.

Bekele sets sights on half clash, Rio marathon Posted: 01 Sep 2013 02:34 PM PDT Ethiopian track legend Kenenisa Bekele said Sunday he was still a long way off from thinking of retirement and is instead eyeing a step up to the marathon in time for the Rio Olympics.

TV confessions in China an unsettling new trend for executives Posted: 01 Sep 2013 02:22 PM PDT By Megha Rajagopalan BEIJING (Reuters) - A series of confessions by foreign and local executives on China's state-controlled television has spurred anxiety among the business community about a trend that some lawyers say makes a mockery of due process. Confessions have long been part of China's legal landscape, with petty criminals routinely admitting their guilt on television. But rarely have senior business figures been put on television in orange prison jumpsuits to confess. ...

New fracking touted as Quebec eyes energy boom Posted: 01 Sep 2013 02:02 PM PDT Fresh moose tracks dot the ground where plans are afoot to dig for oil.

Arabs urge UN, world to take 'deterrent' steps on Syria Posted: 01 Sep 2013 01:56 PM PDT Arab League foreign ministers on Sunday urged the United Nations and the international community to take "deterrent" action against the Syrian regime over alleged chemical attacks near Damascus.

Egypt destroys homes for possible Gaza buffer zone Posted: 01 Sep 2013 01:55 PM PDT CAIRO (AP) — Egypt's military has bulldozed 13 homes along the Gaza Strip border and caved in tunnels beneath them as a prelude to the possible creation of a buffer zone to reduce weapon smuggling and illegal militant crossings, angering residents who said they were evicted with no compensation, security officials and residents said Sunday.

Iranian exiles report deaths in Iraq camp Posted: 01 Sep 2013 01:53 PM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — Deadly violence erupted at a contentious Iranian exile camp inside Iraq early Sunday, leaving international observers scrambling to determine the cause of the bloodshed and the number of casualties.

Arab states urge action against Syrian government Posted: 01 Sep 2013 01:53 PM PDT CAIRO (Reuters) - Arab states on Sunday urged the international community to take action against the Syrian government over a chemical gas attack that killed hundreds of civilians. The final resolution passed by an Arab League meeting in Cairo urged the United Nations and international community to "take the deterrent and necessary measures against the culprits of this crime that the Syrian regime bears responsibility for". The League foreign ministers also said those responsible for the attack should face trial, as other "war criminals" have. ...

Islamist conference cancelled in Montreal Posted: 01 Sep 2013 01:49 PM PDT A Muslim youth conference criticized by the Quebec government was cancelled Saturday by the Montreal convention center where it had been set to take place.

Jordan to diminish tasks of military court Posted: 01 Sep 2013 01:42 PM PDT AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan said Sunday it will sharply diminish the duties of its powerful military court in line with promised state reforms to allow for wider freedom of expression.

Egypt's Morsi to stand trial for 'inciting murder': TV Posted: 01 Sep 2013 01:41 PM PDT Ousted Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi is to stand trial in a criminal court for "incitement to murder", state television reported on Sunday without giving a date for the trial.

Relief in Damascus, as Syrians mock Obama the 'coward' Posted: 01 Sep 2013 01:31 PM PDT "He who talks a lot doesn't act," said Souad, a Damascus resident, mocking US President Barack Obama as a "coward" for delaying a decision to attack the Syrian regime.

Fires break out again in Portugal after respite Posted: 01 Sep 2013 01:27 PM PDT Forest fires in Portugal, which had appeared to be coming under some sort of control, resumed on Sunday as authorities mobilised some 700 firefighters in the north and central parts of the country.

Egypt names new constituton panel Posted: 01 Sep 2013 01:27 PM PDT Egypt's interim president Adly Mansour announced a 50-member panel Sunday to draw up a revised constitution but without the inclusion of ousted president Mohamed Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood which declined to take part.

David Frost, known for Nixon interview, dies at 74 Posted: 01 Sep 2013 01:25 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — David Frost had sparred with Richard Nixon for hours, recording a series of interviews with the former president three years after he stepped down in disgrace over Watergate. But as the sessions drew to a close, Frost realized he still lacked something: an acknowledgement by Nixon that he had been wrong.

Highlights: Merkel and challenger face off on TV before vote Posted: 01 Sep 2013 01:13 PM PDT BERLIN (Reuters) - Following are highlights of the only live TV clash between Germany's Chancellor Angela Merkel and main challenger Peer Steinbrueck ahead of a federal election on September 22. Steinbrueck, chancellor candidate of the center-left Social Democrats (SPD), is trailing badly in opinion polls but analysts say many voters will make up their decision based on the TV debate. GERMANY'S FINANCES Merkel: "What we have managed to achieve in these past four years is relatively sensational. We have gone from the worst economic crisis Germany has had in 2009... ...

India's Gandhi expected in U.S. for medical check-up: media Posted: 01 Sep 2013 01:03 PM PDT NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Sonia Gandhi, president of the ruling Congress party, is expected to fly to the United States for a scheduled medical check-up, a news agency report said, just days after she took ill during a marathon parliament debate. "Her going to the U.S. for a medical check-up is due," the Press Trust of India (PTI) news agency quoted an unnamed senior party leader as saying. Gandhi, who underwent surgery in the United States for an undisclosed ailment in August 2011 flew there on September 2 last year for a check-up. She went again in February this year, the PTI report said. ...

Syria forces launch deadly raids after rebel attack Posted: 01 Sep 2013 12:54 PM PDT Syrian government forces on Sunday launched air raids on rebel targets near Damascus after its positions came under attack, a watchdog said, reporting dozens of people killed in unrest across the country.

Syria opposition says Assad deploying human shields for air strikes Posted: 01 Sep 2013 12:51 PM PDT ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has moved military equipment and personnel to civilian areas and put prisoners in military sites as human shields against any Western air strikes, the opposition said on Sunday. The Istanbul-based opposition coalition said rockets, Scud missiles and launchers as well as soldiers had been moved to locations including schools, university dormitories and government buildings inside cities. ...

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