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• Egypt army attacks Sinai Islamists as militancy spreads
• Farmers reach agreement with Colombia to end protest
• Syrian Christians heed Pope's call to pray for peace
• Egypt's prosecutor begins probe into political activists: source
• Tunisia opposition rallies to street, pressures government over crisis
• As India gang-rape trial draws to close, debate begins over what has changed
• Vatican: 100,000 attend Syria peace vigil
• Obama appeals for backing to hit Syria, Europeans urge delay
• Pope, in Syria peace appeal, calls for end to spiral of death
• Tokyo celebrates win to host 2020 Olympics
• Maldives ousted president faces runoff election
• EU blames Assad for attack, urges wait for U.N. report
• Cape Verde shock Tunisia in World Cup qualifier
• 'Safe pair of hands' Tokyo to host 2020 Games
• Alleged Colombian drug don arrested
• US runs into resistance over strike on Syria
• Istanbul feels Olympic disappointment for 5th time
• Tokyo will host 2020 Olympics
• CNN airs videos of Syria sarin gas victims
• Brazilian protests fail to disrupt parades, soccer match
• Madrid's Olympic hopes dashed a 3rd straight time
• Rallies on Brazil independence day aim to regain protest momentum
• US, France say support growing for Syria strikes
• Netanyahu unimpressed by Iranian greetings for Jewish New Year
• Italian government hopes to avoid political crisis
• Egypt launches new assault against Sinai militants
• For Jackman, it all added up at Oscars
• Mehta conducts Kashmir concert despite separatist objections
• Congo's Kabila opens national dialogue boycotted by opposition leader
• Italian documentary 'Sacro GRA' wins Golden Lion
• Madrid eliminated as host for 2020 Olympics
• Pope leads world prayers for peace in Syria
• Syria Christians pray for peace and protection from strikes
• Obama to give six television news interviews on Monday as Syria vote looms

Egypt army attacks Sinai Islamists as militancy spreads Posted: 07 Sep 2013 03:00 PM PDT By Shadia Nasralla CAIRO (Reuters) - The Egyptian army launched an attack against Islamist militants in North Sinai on Saturday, killing at least nine people, security officials said. Radical Islamists in the rugged desert region adjoining Israel, who expanded into a security vacuum left by the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak in 2011, have been staging almost daily assaults on security forces and other targets. ...

Farmers reach agreement with Colombia to end protest Posted: 07 Sep 2013 01:32 PM PDT By Luis Jaime Acosta and Helen Murphy BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's farm leaders agreed on Saturday to end a three-week protest that had turned violent, caused food shortages and put pressure on President Juan Manuel Santos just a few months before he must decide whether to seek a second term in office. Thousands of farmers have been manning roadblocks on major highways, preventing supplies from reaching cities, and clashing with police in a national show of anger. At least five people died in the protests. ...

Syrian Christians heed Pope's call to pray for peace Posted: 07 Sep 2013 01:52 PM PDT DAMASCUS (Reuters) - Hundreds of Syrian Christians gathered in Damascus on Saturday to pray for peace and protest against possible U.S. military intervention, responding to a call by Pope Francis for a day of prayer and fasting. During a six-hour service at the al-Zeitouna Church, an ornate Roman Catholic cathedral in the capital's ancient quarter, Syrian-born Melkite Catholic Patriarch Gregoire III Laham appealed to Christians to stay in Syria despite the war. ...

Egypt's prosecutor begins probe into political activists: source Posted: 07 Sep 2013 01:22 PM PDT CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt's public prosecutor is looking into legal complaints against a group of prominent democracy and rights activists, a judicial source at the prosecutor's office said on Saturday, adding to fears of a widening crackdown on dissent. Confirming a story on the Web site of state newspaper Al-Ahram on Saturday, the source said the prosecutor received complaints from private citizens against 35 political figures, many of them important figures in the 2011 uprising against ousted Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak. ...

Tunisia opposition rallies to street, pressures government over crisis Posted: 07 Sep 2013 03:28 PM PDT By Patrick Markey and Tarek Amara TUNIS (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Tunisians took to the streets on Saturday to renew their demands that the Islamist-led government step down and end a political deadlock threatening the North African country's fledgling democracy. It was the largest protest since Tunisia's crisis erupted over the killing of an opposition leader in July, increasing pressure on the ruling Ennahda party to make way for a caretaker government before proposed elections. ...

As India gang-rape trial draws to close, debate begins over what has changed Posted: 07 Sep 2013 02:11 PM PDT By Nita Bhalla NEW DELHI, Sept 8 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The serial rapist stalks her for days. Eventually he breaks into her home when she is alone and tries to rape her at knife-point. But she somehow manages to overpower and trap him. Now, she has to decide what to do. ...

Vatican: 100,000 attend Syria peace vigil Posted: 07 Sep 2013 04:37 PM PDT VATICAN CITY (AP) — Tens of thousands of people filled St. Peter's Square for a four-hour Syria peace vigil late Saturday, answering Pope Francis' call for a grassroots cry for peace that was echoed by Christians and non-Christians alike in Syria and in vigils around the world.

Obama appeals for backing to hit Syria, Europeans urge delay Posted: 07 Sep 2013 04:33 PM PDT By Roberta Rampton and Justyna Pawlak WASHINGTON/VILNIUS (Reuters) - President Barack Obama urged Americans on Saturday to back him in launching an attack on Syria, as diplomatic pressure grew on the United States to wait for a U.N. report expected in a week's time before beginning military action. Fresh from a European trip in which he failed to forge a consensus among global leaders, Obama plunged into a campaign on radio and television to try to convince a skeptical U.S. public and Congress of the need for a military strike on Syria. In Europe, pressure increased for delay. ...

Pope, in Syria peace appeal, calls for end to spiral of death Posted: 07 Sep 2013 04:28 PM PDT By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - A sombre-looking Pope Francis made an impassioned appeal before 100,000 people on Saturday to avert a widening of Syria's conflict, urging world leaders to pull humanity out of a "spiral of sorrow and death". Francis, who two days ago branded a military solution in Syria "a futile pursuit", led the world's 1.2 billion Roman Catholics in a global day of prayer and fasting for peace in Syria, the Middle East and the world. ...

Tokyo celebrates win to host 2020 Olympics Posted: 07 Sep 2013 04:19 PM PDT TOKYO (AP) — Cheers and shouts of "Banzai!!" echoed across Tokyo just after sunrise as thousands of people started celebrating the city's successful bid to host the 2020 Olympics, beating rivals Istanbul and Madrid despite concerns about a nuclear plant leaking radioactive water.

Maldives ousted president faces runoff election Posted: 07 Sep 2013 04:19 PM PDT MALE, Maldives (AP) — The first democratically elected president of the Maldives who was ousted from power last year faces a runoff after falling short of a clear majority in the first round of Indian Ocean archipelago's presidential election.

EU blames Assad for attack, urges wait for U.N. report Posted: 07 Sep 2013 03:44 PM PDT By Justyna Pawlak and Arshad Mohammed VILNIUS/PARIS (Reuters) - The European Union blamed the Syrian government on Saturday for an August 21 chemical weapons attack in Syria but urged waiting for a report from U.N. weapons inspectors before any U.S.-led military response. The carefully worded message from foreign ministers of 28 EU governments stopped short of endorsing possible U.S. and French military action against Syria ahead of the report, which France's president said could come by the end of the week. ...

Cape Verde shock Tunisia in World Cup qualifier Posted: 07 Sep 2013 03:13 PM PDT Cape Verde Islands shocked Tunisia 2-0 in Rades Saturday to reach the Africa zone play-offs in the 2014 World Cup qualifying competition.

'Safe pair of hands' Tokyo to host 2020 Games Posted: 07 Sep 2013 03:09 PM PDT Tokyo on Saturday won the right to host the Olympic Games for the second time, overcoming fears about radiation from the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant to land the 2020 edition of the world's biggest sporting event.

Alleged Colombian drug don arrested Posted: 07 Sep 2013 03:05 PM PDT An alleged drug don, Claudio Baez, was arrested in Colombia as he headed to a football match, police said Saturday.

US runs into resistance over strike on Syria Posted: 07 Sep 2013 02:47 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — The U.S. tried to rally support on Saturday for a military strike against Syria, running into resistance from the American public and skeptics in Congress and from European allies bent on awaiting a U.N. report about a chemical attack they acknowledge strongly points to the Assad government.

Istanbul feels Olympic disappointment for 5th time Posted: 07 Sep 2013 02:43 PM PDT ISTANBUL (AP) — A groan went out in the old city of Istanbul where hundreds of hopeful Turks heard the announcement Saturday that Tokyo had been chosen to host the 2020 Olympics.

Tokyo will host 2020 Olympics Posted: 07 Sep 2013 02:25 PM PDT BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Tokyo was awarded the 2020 Olympics on Saturday, capitalizing on its reputation as a "safe pair of hands" and defying concerns about the Fukushima nuclear crisis.

CNN airs videos of Syria sarin gas victims Posted: 07 Sep 2013 02:21 PM PDT CNN aired graphic videos of victims Saturday that it said were shown to select US lawmakers as part of a push to shore up support for a strike on Syria.

Brazilian protests fail to disrupt parades, soccer match Posted: 07 Sep 2013 02:08 PM PDT By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) - Police used teargas to contain street protests on Saturday in several Brazilian cities, stopping demonstrators from disrupting Independence Day military parades and an international soccer game between Brazil and Australia. The protests against corruption were much smaller than the massive demonstrations that shook Brazil in June, when hundreds of thousands took to the streets in a sudden outburst of anger against the country's political class for mismanaging government money and failing to provide adequate public services. ...

Madrid's Olympic hopes dashed a 3rd straight time Posted: 07 Sep 2013 01:56 PM PDT MADRID (AP) — Tens of thousands of Spaniards were devastated after Madrid lost its bid to host the 2020 Olympics on Saturday amid fears about the country's economy and unemployment rate.

Rallies on Brazil independence day aim to regain protest momentum Posted: 07 Sep 2013 01:55 PM PDT Protesters in Brazil tried to regain the energy of June's massive street protests with rallies planned in more than 100 cities on Saturday, the country's independence day -- but efforts fizzled with low turnout.

US, France say support growing for Syria strikes Posted: 07 Sep 2013 01:42 PM PDT The United States and France said Saturday that international backing was growing for military strikes to punish the Syrian regime for an alleged chemical attack, after European Union nations called for a "strong" response.

Netanyahu unimpressed by Iranian greetings for Jewish New Year Posted: 07 Sep 2013 01:33 PM PDT JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday dismissed the significance of reports that the new Iranian president and his foreign minister had both issued greetings to mark the Jewish New Year. Twitter messages that appeared to have been issued by newly-elected Hassan Rouhani and Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, wishing Jews a good Rosh Hashanah - the Jewish New Year, which was celebrated this week - made headlines in Israel. ...

Italian government hopes to avoid political crisis Posted: 07 Sep 2013 01:30 PM PDT By Giancarlo Navach CERNOBBIO, Italy (Reuters) - Italian government leaders expressed hope on Saturday that the fragile ruling coalition could avoid a breakdown that would threaten strained finances and risk wrecking the trust won during months of painful austerity. "I am confident, I believe there won't be a crisis," Economy Minister Fabrizio Saccomanni told reporters on the sidelines of a business conference in the northern town of Cernobbio. ...

Egypt launches new assault against Sinai militants Posted: 07 Sep 2013 01:29 PM PDT CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian helicopter gunships and tanks pounded suspected hideouts and weapon caches of Islamic militants on Saturday in the northern Sinai Peninsula in what locals say is the largest operation in the lawless region for years. Nine militants and two soldiers were killed during the raids, security officials said.

For Jackman, it all added up at Oscars Posted: 07 Sep 2013 01:27 PM PDT In Hugh Jackman's family, they stood on the couch and cheered for the accountants who tallied the Oscar ballots as they appeared on stage, he revealed Saturday.

Mehta conducts Kashmir concert despite separatist objections Posted: 07 Sep 2013 01:07 PM PDT Celebrated conductor Zubin Mehta led the Bavarian State Orchestra in a classical music concert Saturday in disputed Indian Kashmir despite strong objections from separatist leaders.

Congo's Kabila opens national dialogue boycotted by opposition leader Posted: 07 Sep 2013 01:06 PM PDT DAKAR (Reuters) - Congo President Joseph Kabila opened two weeks of national dialogue with opposition parties and civic groups on Saturday, but several senior figures stayed away, accusing him of trying to seek a third term in violation of the constitution. Kabila, who is legally barred from standing in the 2016 presidential election, said the talks would address the poor functioning of state institutions and the simmering violence in the east where M23 rebels launched an uprising 18 months ago. ...

Italian documentary 'Sacro GRA' wins Golden Lion Posted: 07 Sep 2013 01:02 PM PDT VENICE, Italy (AP) — The Italian film "Sacro GRA," a documentary about life along the highway that circles Rome by director Gianfranco Rosi, won the Golden Lion for best film at the 70th edition of the Venice Film Festival on Saturday.

Madrid eliminated as host for 2020 Olympics Posted: 07 Sep 2013 12:47 PM PDT BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The 2020 Olympics will be held in either Tokyo or Istanbul after Madrid was eliminated in the first round of Saturday's voting by the IOC.

Pope leads world prayers for peace in Syria Posted: 07 Sep 2013 12:38 PM PDT Pope Francis called for reconciliation in Syria on Saturday as he led a mass peace vigil on St Peter's square and millions of Catholics worldwide were joined by other faiths in a day of fasting and prayer.

Syria Christians pray for peace and protection from strikes Posted: 07 Sep 2013 12:35 PM PDT More than 1,000 Christians held a prayer vigil for peace in Damascus on Saturday, heeding a call from the Vatican, as the US pressed for a military strike on Syria.

Obama to give six television news interviews on Monday as Syria vote looms Posted: 07 Sep 2013 12:34 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama will give interviews on Monday to the three network news anchors, as well as to anchors from PBS, CNN, and Fox, more evidence of a "full court press" strategy ahead of pivotal congressional votes on military strikes in Syria. The interviews will be taped on Monday afternoon and will air during each network's Monday evening news broadcast, the White House said. (Reporting by Roberta Rampton; Editing by Eric Beech)

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