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• Philippines storm kills estimated 10,000, destruction hampers rescue efforts
• Iranian deputy industry minister shot dead in Tehran
• Biting the hand that feeds: India's small towns favor opposition
• Greek government survives confidence vote, kicks out one deputy
• Congo, M23 rebels make peace but other armed groups still roam
• Greek coalition defeats no-confidence motion
• Syrian opposition agrees to participate in Geneva peace talks
• South Korea air force asks for stealthier jets; boosts F-35 chances
• Typhoon deaths climb into thousands in Philippines
• Nigeria rewards Under-17 world champs with cash
• US claim two gold as Calgary World Cup closes
• Talks seek modest U.N. climate deal for 2015, to raise aid
• AP PHOTOS: Devastation and death in Philippines
• U.S. dispatches aid for Philippine typhoon recovery, Obama says
• Syrian opposition wants rebel backing for Geneva talks
• Obama says U.S. stands ready to help Philippines recovery
• Two Egyptian soldiers shot dead near Ismailia
• Israel leader: Rest of world soft on Palestinians
• Iran standoff sees France winning Gulf friends, influence
• Kidnapped Syrian MP executed by jihadists
• Fire at Venezuela refinery, government says under control
• Ex-prime minister wins vote to remain Jamaican opposition leader
• Heavy fighting in Sudan's Darfur, tribes say
• Iran deputy industry minister shot dead
• Maldives president will stay on beyond term
• Pakistan army demands apology from Islamist leader
• Kerry in UAE to discuss Iran, Syria
• Libya PM: Citizens must peacefully oppose militias
• Munich 2022 Games bid ruled out by referendum loss
• Netanyahu asks U.S. supporters to oppose Iran deal
• Syria opposition to spurn Geneva talks without rebel backing
• Libyan autonomy group forms oil firm, challenges government
• Thousands stage sit-in at Amplats mine in S.Africa

Philippines storm kills estimated 10,000, destruction hampers rescue efforts Posted: 10 Nov 2013 03:34 PM PST By Manuel Mogato and Roli Ng TACLOBAN, Philippines (Reuters) - Rescue workers struggled to reach ravaged towns and villages in the central Philippines on Monday as they tried to deliver aid to survivors of a powerful typhoon that killed an estimated 10,000 people and displaced more than 600,000. The United Nations said some survivors had no food, water or medicine. President Benigno Aquino, facing one of the biggest challenges of his three-year rule, deployed soldiers to the devastated city of Tacloban to quell looting and said he might impose martial law or a state of emergency to ensure security. Super typhoon Haiyan destroyed about 70 to 80 percent of structures in its path as it tore through Leyte province on Friday, said police chief superintendent Elmer Soria.

Iranian deputy industry minister shot dead in Tehran Posted: 10 Nov 2013 02:25 PM PST By Marcus George DUBAI (Reuters) - An unidentified attacker shot dead an Iranian deputy minister of industry in Tehran on Sunday, the state news agency IRNA reported, in what appeared the first reported killing of a senior central government official in years. Safdar Rahmat Abadi was shot in the head and chest as he got into his car in the east of the capital, IRNA said, quoting witnesses as saying the attack occurred at about 7:50 p.m. (1620 GMT). There has been a surge of attacks against Iranian military and provincial officials in recent weeks, but Abadi's killing appeared to be the first reported fatal shooting of a senior central government official in years. In Washington, a State Department spokesman said of Abadi's killing: "We've seen the media reports and have no further information or comment at this time." There was no immediate indication that the killing had anything to do with Iran's nuclear dispute with the West.

Biting the hand that feeds: India's small towns favor opposition Posted: 10 Nov 2013 01:07 PM PST By Krishna N Das and Shyamantha Asokan KASBA BONLI, India (Reuters) - Kasba Bonli is a newly prosperous market town in the northern Indian state of Rajasthan and it should be a perfect advertisement for the ruling Congress party's pro-farmer policies. In just a few years, handouts for farmers by Congress have helped turn the once-deprived village into a thriving retail centre, selling everything from glittery bangles to satellite dishes. The Congress party-led government pours at least $20 billion a year into rural India in addition to free education and health and cheap food. These funds have helped create an emerging middle class, mostly in semi-urban and small towns, which one estimate has put at almost a quarter of India's 1.2 billion people.

Greek government survives confidence vote, kicks out one deputy Posted: 10 Nov 2013 03:53 PM PST By Lefteris Papadimas ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's conservative-led coalition defeated, as expected, an opposition-sponsored motion to topple the government on Monday, but lost one lawmaker who was expelled after backing the opposition. A total 153 out of the parliament's 300 lawmakers rejected the opposition's censure motion. But Prime Minister Antonis Samaras's coalition expelled one Socialist lawmaker who voted with the opposition, reducing the coalition's majority to four. The confidence vote was put forth by the main opposition Syriza party, which aims to overturn the austerity policies that the Greek government is implementing as a condition of its EU/IMF bailout.

Congo, M23 rebels make peace but other armed groups still roam Posted: 10 Nov 2013 01:57 PM PST By Elias Biryabarema KAMPALA (Reuters) - Congo and defeated M23 rebels are to sign a peace deal on Monday to end a 20-month revolt in the east of the vast African nation, where other militias still roam and millions are destitute despite great mineral wealth. The rebels, who accuse Kinshasa of reneging on an earlier deal with another movement of ethnic Tutsis, gave up their insurrection last week after the Democratic Republic of Congo's army backed by a U.N. force routed them from their hideouts. The M23's military commander, Sultani Makenga, fled and is now being held in neighboring Uganda, which has been trying with international support to mediate an end to the fighting. The peace deal is to be signed in Uganda's capital Kampala.

Greek coalition defeats no-confidence motion Posted: 10 Nov 2013 04:47 PM PST The Greek coalition government defeated a no-confidence motion brought by the left-wing opposition party Syriza overnight Sunday, with most parliamentary deputies voting it down as expected. A total of 124 parliamentarians voted for the measure including the members of three other opposition parties -- the communist KKE, the populist Independent Greeks and the neo-Nazi Golden Dawn. Syriza introduced the motion of no-confidence in the government on Thursday after Greek police cleared the former headquarters of the now-closed ERT state broadcaster of disgruntled employees who had been occupying it for five months. Greek Prime Minister Antonis Samaras dismissed the confidence motion as a piece of political theatre, accusing the opposition party of endangering the stability that the country has been enjoying in recent months.

Syrian opposition agrees to participate in Geneva peace talks Posted: 10 Nov 2013 04:47 PM PST By Dasha Afanasieva ISTANBUL (Reuters) - - The Western-backed Syrian opposition agreed to participate in international peace talks in Geneva, the Syrian National Coalition said in a statement early on Monday. The statement, translated from Arabic, outlined conditions that must be met before the talks, which aim to end Syria's two-and-a-half year civil war, by creating a transitional governing body. Following some opposition to the Geneva process from rebel fighters, the statement said that a committee had been assigned to continue talks with revolution forces inside and outside Syria to explain its stance on "Geneva 2," as the talks are referred to in diplomatic circles. The Syrian National Coalition reached the consensus decision after two days of discussions.

South Korea air force asks for stealthier jets; boosts F-35 chances Posted: 10 Nov 2013 04:27 PM PST South Korea's air force has asked for enhanced stealth capability for fighter jets set to be purchased, a government source briefed on the matter said on Monday, further bolstering the chances of Lockheed Martin winning the tender with its F-35s. In September, South Korea's government bowed to public pressure and voted down a bid by Boeing to supply 60 warplanes, saying it would restart the multi-billion tender process to get a more advanced, radar-evading fighter. The source said the air force's request will need to be approved at a meeting of the country's Joint Chiefs of Staff expected near the end of November before being finalized at a committee chaired by the defense minister.

Typhoon deaths climb into thousands in Philippines Posted: 10 Nov 2013 03:54 PM PST TACLOBAN, Philippines (AP) — Corpses hung from trees, were scattered on sidewalks or buried in flattened buildings — some of the thousands believed killed in one Philippine city alone by ferocious Typhoon Haiyan that washed away homes and buildings with powerful winds and giant waves.

Nigeria rewards Under-17 world champs with cash Posted: 10 Nov 2013 03:26 PM PST Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday announced cash rewards to the victorious Golden Eaglets and their handlers for winning the Under-17 World Cup. The Nigerian team beat Mexico 3-0 on Friday in Abu Dhabi to emerge as winners for a record fourth time.

US claim two gold as Calgary World Cup closes Posted: 10 Nov 2013 03:12 PM PST Calgary (Canada) (AFP) - Tucker Fredericks and Heather Richardson gave the United States two golds Sunday as the first stop in the ISU Speed Skating World Cup concluded in Calgary. Fredericks won the second men's 500m of the weekend in 34.46sec ahead of South Korea's Mo Tae-Bum (34.47). Behind them, Ronald Mulder of the Netherlands and Jamie Gregg of Canada finished in a dead heat for the bronze -- in 34.529sec.

Talks seek modest U.N. climate deal for 2015, to raise aid Posted: 10 Nov 2013 03:08 PM PST By Environment Correspondent Alister Doyle WARSAW (Reuters) - World governments meeting in Poland from Monday are likely to make only modest progress in reaching a 2015 deal to fight climate change, with concern over economic growth at least partially eclipsing scientists' warnings of rising temperatures. "We can't expect a grand agreement that solves the problems in one fell swoop," said Elliot Diringer, executive director of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, a U.S. think-tank. The best hope, he said, was for a 2015 accord in which countries would agree limits on emissions of greenhouse gases with a mechanism to compare and strengthen them over time. The outline of a deal, to be discussed by negotiators in Warsaw from November 11-22, is emerging that will not halt a creeping rise in temperatures but might be a guide for tougher measures in later years.

AP PHOTOS: Devastation and death in Philippines Posted: 10 Nov 2013 03:04 PM PST Two days after one of the strongest typhoons on record slammed into the Philippines, the death toll in the devastated country is rising. Thousands are feared dead across the hardest-hit areas, including Tacloban, the Leyte provincial capital of 200,000 people. About 300-400 bodies have already been recovered. A mass burial was planned Sunday in Palo town near Tacloban. Haiyan hit the eastern seaboard of the Philippine archipelago on Friday and quickly barreled across its central islands before exiting into the South China Sea, packing winds of 235 kilometers per hour (147 miles per hour) that gusted to 275 kph (170 mph), and a storm surge that caused sea waters to rise 6 meters (20 feet).

U.S. dispatches aid for Philippine typhoon recovery, Obama says Posted: 10 Nov 2013 02:55 PM PST By Arshad Mohammed and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States rushed assistance to the Philippines after a typhoon killed at least 10,000 people and will provide additional aid if it is needed, President Barack Obama said on Sunday. Obama said America "is already providing significant humanitarian assistance and we stand ready to further assist the (Philippines) government's relief and recovery efforts." "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the millions of people affected by this devastating storm," Obama said in a statement. The U.S. Agency for International Development is sending supplies, including emergency shelter and hygiene materials, to help 10,000 families.

Syrian opposition wants rebel backing for Geneva talks Posted: 10 Nov 2013 02:33 PM PST By Dasha Afanasieva ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Syria's opposition is edging towards agreeing to international peace talks in Geneva but wants approval from fighters inside the country first to give the process more legitimacy, its spokesman said at talks in Istanbul. The leadership of the Syrian National Coalition is meeting to agree its stance on the "Geneva 2" talks, which aim to end Syria's two-and-a-half year civil war by creating a transitional governing body. A draft resolution reaffirms the coalition's commitment to a political solution to the conflict and echoes a declaration in London last month by the Friends of Syria pro-opposition alliance ruling out any role for President Bashar al-Assad in a transitional administration, opposition sources said. But the opposition said coalition members want to seek the backing of rebel fighting units, community leaders and activists inside Syria for the resolution, to counter criticism that they are out of touch with those battling on the ground.

Obama says U.S. stands ready to help Philippines recovery Posted: 10 Nov 2013 02:24 PM PST President Barack Obama said on Sunday the United States stands ready to help the Philippines government recover from a deadly typhoon that killed thousands. Obama, in a written statement, said he and his wife, Michelle, are deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastating damage wrought by super typhoon Haiyan. Obama said the United States is already providing significant humanitarian assistance, "and we stand ready to further assist the Government's relief and recovery efforts." "Our thoughts and prayers go out to the millions of people affected by this devastating storm," he said.

Two Egyptian soldiers shot dead near Ismailia Posted: 10 Nov 2013 02:01 PM PST Gunmen killed two Egyptian soldiers on Sunday in an attack on a military facility near the Suez Canal city of Ismailia, a security official said. A third soldier was wounded in the attack on the base, located on the road between Ismailia and the city of Zagazig, to the west in the Nile Delta. Attacks on the security forces have become commonplace since Islamist president Mohamed Mursi was removed from power by the army on July 3 following mass protests against his rule. His downfall set off an armed campaign against the state by militants in the Sinai Peninsula with links to al Qaeda.

Israel leader: Rest of world soft on Palestinians Posted: 10 Nov 2013 01:49 PM PST JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's prime minister on Sunday accused the international community of being too soft on the Palestinians, saying the world must understand that peace is a "two-way street."

Iran standoff sees France winning Gulf friends, influence Posted: 10 Nov 2013 01:39 PM PST By John Irish PARIS (Reuters) - France's tough line in major power talks with Iran may frustrate those looking for an early deal over Tehran's nuclear program, but is helping Paris to seal strategic new links with Gulf states and Israel. Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius emerged just after midnight from Saturday's talks in Geneva to insist more work was needed to remove the risk of an Iranian nuclear bomb, rankling those Western allies who believed they were on the brink of an accord that has eluded negotiators for a decade. France's bottom-line position should have come as little surprise to other negotiators heading to Geneva last week. While President Francois Hollande's decision to pose for a photo opportunity with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani at September's U.N. General Assembly raised concerns in Israel, French officials were quick to insist that their negotiating stance would remain tough.

Kidnapped Syrian MP executed by jihadists Posted: 10 Nov 2013 01:29 PM PST Beirut (AFP) - A Syrian lawmaker kidnapped by opposition jihadist fighters earlier this year was executed last week, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Sunday.

Fire at Venezuela refinery, government says under control Posted: 10 Nov 2013 01:15 PM PST CARACAS (Reuters) - A fire broke out at Venezuela's 146,000 barrel-per-day El Palito refinery on Sunday, but it was being brought under control and has not harmed operations, the oil minister said. "Our teams are putting out the fire. There is no danger to operations nor to people living near the plant," Rafael Ramirez told state TV, adding the cause was still being investigated. State oil company PDVSA has suffered a string of accidents, outages and unplanned stoppages for maintenance across its refinery network in recent years, hurting the South American OPEC member's fuel export capacity. ...

Ex-prime minister wins vote to remain Jamaican opposition leader Posted: 10 Nov 2013 01:14 PM PST By Horace Helps KINGSTON (Reuters) - Jamaica's opposition leader fended off a challenge from his party's chief economic spokesman to retain his job on Sunday in an internal party election. Andrew Holness, 41, leader of the center-right Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and a former prime minister, defeated Audley Shaw, one of his deputy leaders, party officials announced. The vote came as the JLP eyes the next general election scheduled for December 2016. The campaign in this north Caribbean island of 2.8 million inhabitants had left the 70-year-old party bitterly divided, with some observers questioning how easy it will be to heal the internal wounds after the vote.

Heavy fighting in Sudan's Darfur, tribes say Posted: 10 Nov 2013 01:05 PM PST Arab tribal militias fired rockets, artillery and heavy machine guns during battle across a wide swathe of Sudan's South Darfur on Sunday, sources on both sides said. They said they could not yet give a casualty count, but tribal unrest which worsened this year in Darfur has already killed hundreds. The rival Salamat tribe said fighting continued into Sunday night. "It spread from around Rahad el Berdi up to near Nyala," said a Salamat source, who like his Taisha counterpart asked not to be named.

Iran deputy industry minister shot dead Posted: 10 Nov 2013 12:48 PM PST Unidentified assailants shot dead Iran's deputy minister for industry and mining, Safdar Rahmat Abadi, in Tehran on Sunday night, media reports said. The official IRNA news agency reported that Rahmat Abadi, the deputy minister of industry, mines and commerce in charge of parliamentary affairs, had been fatally shot in the head and chest as he was driving in the east of the capital. Citing a police officer at the scene, the report said the shots had been fired from inside Rahmat Abadi's car as bullet shells had been found inside the vehicle whose windows were intact.

Maldives president will stay on beyond term Posted: 10 Nov 2013 12:45 PM PST MALE, Maldives (AP) — The president of the Maldives said he will stay in office even though his term ends at midnight Sunday in order to avert a constitutional void that could have arisen due to the postponement of a presidential runoff election.

Pakistan army demands apology from Islamist leader Posted: 10 Nov 2013 12:38 PM PST The Pakistan army Sunday demanded unconditional apology from an Islamist leader for calling a dead militant a "martyr", saying his remarks "hurt the feelings" of families of those who died fighting for their country. The leader of the main Jamaat-e-Islami party, Syed Munawar Hassan, sparked controversy by terming slain Taliban chief Hakimullah Mehsud -- killed by a US drone -- a "martyr" in a recent television programme. He also said that Pakistani troops who died in gunbattles with Taliban militants were not martyrs because they sided with the United States. "The people of Pakistan, whose loved ones laid down their life while fighting the terrorists, and families of shuhada (martyrs) of the armed forces demand an unconditional apology from Syed Munawar Hassan for hurting their feelings," a military spokesman said in a statement.

Kerry in UAE to discuss Iran, Syria Posted: 10 Nov 2013 12:35 PM PST Secretary of State John Kerry on Sunday briefed US ally the United Arab Emirates on talks with Iran on its nuclear programme and efforts to hold Syria peace talks. He flew in from Geneva where three days of marathon talks which stretched into early Sunday failed to produce an interim deal under which Iran would suspend parts of its enrichment programme in return for sanctions relief. He dismissed the idea that a row with French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius had derailed the talks at the last minute, while also rejecting criticism Washington was abandoning key allies. "A number of nations -- not just the French, but ourselves and others -- wanted to make sure that we had the tough language necessary" to ensure the six powers did not do "something sloppily that could wind up with a mistake," he told NBC's "Meet the Press".

Libya PM: Citizens must peacefully oppose militias Posted: 10 Nov 2013 12:34 PM PST TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Libya's prime minister urged citizens Sunday to peacefully oppose the country's out-of-control militias, saying the growth of the groups in defiance of the central government endangers the country's relations with the world.

Munich 2022 Games bid ruled out by referendum loss Posted: 10 Nov 2013 12:25 PM PST By Karolos Grohmann BERLIN (Reuters) - Munich will not bid for the 2022 Winter Olympics after failing to win the support of the local population in a referendum on whether to bid for the Games. Munich mayor Christian Ude said the 2022 bid "had failed" after all four regions, including the Alpine community of Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Munich voted against it after Munich had unsuccessfully pitched for the 2018 Games. Munich bid hopefuls needed to win all four elections in the communities where the Games would have been held but instead lost all four of them, some heavily. Munich residents voted 52 percent against the bid while citizens in Traunstein were even less enthusiastic about it with close to 60 percent against.

Netanyahu asks U.S. supporters to oppose Iran deal Posted: 10 Nov 2013 12:23 PM PST By Jeffrey Heller JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took his case against a nuclear accord with Iran directly to the U.S. public on Sunday, denouncing "a very bad deal" that he feared the Obama administration was pursuing. Negotiators from world powers will resume talks with Iran in 10 days after failing late on Saturday to reach agreement on an initial proposal to ease international sanctions against Tehran in return for some restraints on its nuclear program. Israel is skeptical of any move to reduce sanctions without first eliminating what it sees as a danger that Iran could build a nuclear weapon. On CBS television's Face the Nation on Sunday, Netanyahu said the proposed interim agreement, as "described to us by American sources", would have allowed Iran to maintain its capability to enrich material for nuclear bombs.

Syria opposition to spurn Geneva talks without rebel backing Posted: 10 Nov 2013 12:22 PM PST Syria's fractious opposition coalition announced Sunday it will not attend mooted peace talks in Geneva unless it received the backing of rebels on the ground. Spokesman Khaled Saleh, speaking to reporters in Istanbul on the second day of a coalition meeting there, said the opposition and the rebel Free Syrian Army (FSA) "are on the same side and we are fighting a common enemy". "If we are going to be in Geneva, they are going to be part of that delegation. They have as much interest in a successful and free democratic Syria as we do."

Libyan autonomy group forms oil firm, challenges government Posted: 10 Nov 2013 12:18 PM PST By Ulf Laessing and Feras Bosalum TRIPOLI (Reuters) - An autonomy movement in eastern Libya said on Sunday it had formed a regional oil firm to start selling crude after seizing several ports, mounting a challenge to the government in Tripoli as it struggles to gain control of oil facilities. The announcement, along with a plan to set up an eastern central bank, is a blow to efforts by Prime Minister Ali Zeidan to reopen oil ports and fields seized by a mix of militias, tribes and civil servants seeking political rights or higher pay. Output is at a fraction of its capacity of 1.25 million barrels a day and Zeidan said Libya may find it difficult to cover its budget expenditure from next month. Zeidan's government is struggling to rein in militias who helped topple Muammar Gaddafi in 2011 but kept their weapons.

Thousands stage sit-in at Amplats mine in S.Africa Posted: 10 Nov 2013 12:07 PM PST Thousands of workers at an Anglo American Platinum mine in South Africa have refused to come out from underground in protest at the suspension of one of their leaders, the firm said Sunday. The workers, members of the militant Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU), have been underground for nearly two days at the top global producer's Dishaba mine in the northern Limpopo province, according to company spokeswoman Mpumi Sithole. "Anglo American Platinum confirms that approximately 2,300 employees have staged an underground sit-in at its Dishaba mine from 05:00 am (0300 GMT) on Saturday," said Sithole in an email. "The employees demand that the suspension of an AMCU shop steward be lifted," she added.

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