2014年9月26日星期五

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Islamic State tightens siege of Syria town, more Europeans join alliance

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 03:31 PM PDT

Turkish and Syrian Kurds run as Turkish security forces use tear gas to disperse them near the Mursitpinar border crossing on the Turkish-Syrian border, near SurucBy Jonny Hogg and Raheem Salman KARACA Turkey/BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Islamic State fighters tightened their siege of a town on Syria's border with Turkey on Friday despite U.S.-led air strikes aimed at defeating the militants in both Syria and Iraq, in a coalition which has now drawn widespread European support. Britain, Washington's closest ally in the wars of the last decade, joined an alliance after weeks of weighing its options. Britain's parliament voted 542 to 43 to back Prime Minister David Cameron's decision to take part in air strikes in Iraq. ...


Iraqi PM says Islamic State plans subway attacks in U.S. and Paris

Posted: 25 Sep 2014 07:18 PM PDT

Policemen ride down an escalator as they can patrol the Times Square subway station in the Manhattan borough of New YorkBy Arshad Mohammed and Jonathan Allen NEW YORK (Reuters) - Iraq has "credible" intelligence that Islamic State militants plan to attack subway systems in Paris and the United States, the prime minister said on Thursday, but U.S. and French officials said they had no evidence to back up his claims. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi's comments were met with surprise by security, intelligence and transit officials in both countries. New York's leaders scrambled to ride the subway to reassure the public that the nation's largest city was safe. ...


Ukraine president sets 2020 as EU target date, defends peace plan

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 01:06 AM PDT

Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko speaks to the media during a news conference in KievBy Richard Balmforth and Natalia Zinets KIEV (Reuters) - President Petro Poroshenko proclaimed reforms on Thursday spanning all aspects of life to make strife-torn Ukraine fit for European Union membership, warning his people that without reform they would face a future "alone with Russia." He also defended his plan to end a war with pro-Russian separatists that has killed more than 3,000 people and said he would meet again soon with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the pivotal player in a geopolitical tussle between Russia and the West over Ukraine's future reminiscent of the old Cold War. ...


U.S.-led strikes pressure al Qaeda's Syria group to join with Islamic State

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 11:48 AM PDT

A U.S. Navy F-18E Super Hornet receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over northern Iraq after conducting air strikes in SyriaBy Mariam Karouny BEIRUT (Reuters) - Al Qaeda's affiliate in Syria, the Nusra Front, is facing mounting pressure from its own members to reconcile with its rival Islamic State and confront a common enemy after U.S.-led air strikes hit both groups this week. Nusra, long one of the most effective forces fighting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, was weakened this year by battles with Islamic State, an al Qaeda splinter group that routinely employs ruthless methods such as beheadings and mass executions.


Iran and six powers make little progress in nuclear talks

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 04:01 PM PDT

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani replies to a question during a news conference on the sidelines of the 69th United Nations General Assembly at United Nations Headquarters in New YorkBy Louis Charbonneau and Parisa Hafezi UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Iran and six world powers made little progress in overcoming significant disagreements in the most recent round of nuclear talks, including on uranium enrichment, Iranian and Western diplomats close to the negotiations said on Friday. Officials from Iran and the six countries had originally said a breakthrough in New York was unlikely on a nuclear deal to end sanctions on Tehran, although they had hoped substantial progress could be made in narrowing disagreements. ...


U.S., others vow U.N. peacekeeping upgrade amid new threats

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 04:47 PM PDT

By Louis Charbonneau and Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States and countries that contribute troops to U.N. peacekeeping missions vowed on Friday to ensure that more soldiers, better training and additional resources are available for the "blue helmets" confronting new threats on changing battlefields. The pledges came at a high-level meeting on United Nations peacekeeping on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly that was chaired by U.S. Vice President Joe Biden. ...

US-led strikes hit IS oil targets as coalition grows

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 04:37 PM PDT

This US Air Forces Central Command photo released by the Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS) shows a pair of US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles flying over northern Iraq early in the morning of September 23, 2014London (AFP) - Three more European countries on Friday promised warplanes to join the US-led air armada battering Islamic State targets in Iraq, as coalition forces seek to destroy the jihadists' oil business.


Iran leader: Nuclear progress not significant

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 04:36 PM PDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Iran's President said Friday that progress so far in nuclear talks with six major powers "has not been significant," and the pace must be speeded up if the Nov. 24 deadline for a final agreement is to be reached.

Top Asian News at 11:30 p.m. GMT

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 04:36 PM PDT

PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — High heels, with sequins. Brightly colored, tight-fitting dresses. Hairstyles and makeup that are almost like what you would expect on streets of Beijing or Seoul. Something is definitely afoot in the style scene of North Korea's capital.

Palestinian leader in new UN bid to end occupation

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 04:29 PM PDT

President Mahmoud Abbas, of Palestine, addresses the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N. headquarters, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Facing pressure at home to come up with a new strategy for achieving Palestinian statehood, Mahmoud Abbas said Friday he would ask the U.N. Security Council to dictate the ground rules for any talks with Israel, including setting a deadline for an Israeli withdrawal from Palestinian lands.


Radiohead's Thom Yorke releases surprise solo album

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 04:10 PM PDT

Thom Yorke, who recently released a suprise solo album, performs at the Optimus Alive music festival at Alges, on the outskirts of Lisbon, on July 15, 2012London (AFP) - Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke released a surprise solo album on the internet on Friday, selling it directly to fans online through file-sharing technology BitTorrent.


Iran's Rouhani says U.S. ties do not have to be hostile forever

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 04:01 PM PDT

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Iran's President Hassan Rouhani said on Friday that his country's ties with the United States do not have to be hostile forever and that "one day this will change." "It is not written in stone that the relationship between Iran and the U.S. must be hostile forever. One day this will change," he said, adding that it was up to both governments to create the conditions. The United States cut off diplomatic ties with Tehran during a hostage crisis after the 1979 Islamic revolution. (Reporting by Louis Charbonneau and Parisa Hafezi, editing by Michelle Nichols)

US official says Khorasan Group threat to aviation

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 03:52 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — An al-Qaida cell in Syria known as the Khorasan Group, which was targeted by U.S. airstrikes this week, represents "a clear and present danger" to commercial flights to Europe and the United States, the Obama administration's top aviation security official said Friday.

Russia's Lavrov questions legality of U.S. airstrikes on Syria

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 03:31 PM PDT

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Russia questioned on Friday the legality of U.S. and Arab air strikes in Syria to target Islamic State militants because the action was taken without the approval and cooperation of Moscow's ally Damascus. The United States, which has long called for the dismissal of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, began air and missile strikes on strongholds of Islamic State in Syria this week, backed up by some Gulf Arab allies. Washington forewarned Damascus of the action, but did not seek approval for it. ...

Designer Tom Ford to leave London fashion week for LA

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 03:31 PM PDT

Designer Tom Ford greets the audience after showing his collection during the 2015 Spring / Summer London Fashion Week in London on September 15, 2014London (AFP) - Designer Tom Ford will no longer show his women's ready-to-wear presentations at London Fashion Week, instead moving to Los Angeles, according to Friday press reports.


American rookies lead the way at Gleneagles

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 03:25 PM PDT

Jordan Spieth, left, and Patrick Reed, right, of the US celebrate on the 6th green during the fourball match on the first day of the Ryder Cup golf tournament, at Gleneagles, Scotland, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) — U.S. captain Tom Watson sent out his two youngest rookies against Europe's stalwart in the Ryder Cup, so it figured to be a short match.


Europe leads 5-3 after Day 1 of Ryder Cup

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 03:12 PM PDT

Europe's Rory McIlroy, left, and Rickie Fowler, right, of the US shake hands at the end of their foursomes match on the first day of the Ryder Cup golf tournament at Gleneagles, Scotland, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) — The start of this Ryder Cup was a lot like how the last one ended.


SEC alleges $129M pyramid scheme in China, US

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 03:07 PM PDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators have charged two companies and three individuals with operating a pyramid scheme that made some $129 million from preying on investors in China, Taiwan and the U.S.

Blatter: World Cup corruption probe to stay secret

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 03:03 PM PDT

FIFA President Joseph Sepp Blatter listens to journalist's questions at a press conference following a FIFA Executive Committee meeting, on Friday, Sept.26, 2014, at the FIFA headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. Blatter has confirmed he will stand for a fifth term as Fifa president. (AP Photo/KEYSTONE/Steffen Schmidt)ZURICH (AP) — Under pressure from FIFA's independent prosecutor to unlock the secrecy that surrounds a World Cup bidding corruption probe, Sepp Blatter shut down that populist move Friday.


Opel/Vauxhall issues warning over Corsa steering problem

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 03:03 PM PDT

The logo of German car maker Opel decorates the outside of the plant in Eisenach, eastern Germany , on January 10, 2013London (AFP) - German carmaker Opel and British affiliate Vauxhall on Friday warned owners of roughly 8,000 cars not to drive them until they are inspected, due to a steering problem.


Clooney, fiancee arrive in Venice for wedding

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 03:02 PM PDT

George Clooney, left, and Amal Alamuddin arrive in Venice, Italy, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. Clooney, 53, and Alamuddin, 36, are expected to get married this weekend in Venice, one of the world's most romantic settings. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)VENICE, Italy (AP) — George Clooney vowed he would never marry again, giving hope to millions of women that they one day might get their chance at romance with Hollywood's most eligible bachelor.


Germany warns over potential extremist threats

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 03:00 PM PDT

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's Foreign Ministry is warning citizens to be aware of potential threats from extremists inspired by the Islamic State group in a string of Arab, African and Asian countries.

Britain's UKIP takes on Tories, Labour as elections loom

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 02:53 PM PDT

UKIP badges are seen as UK Independence Party supporters gather at their party conference in Doncaster on September 26, 2014Doncaster (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Britain's eurosceptic UK Independence Party (UKIP) on Friday said it was ready to take on the main Conservative and Labour parties in two key votes next month that it hopes will deliver its first parliamentary seats ahead of May's general election.


Lawsuit makes for awkward start to Modi's big U.S. visit

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 02:43 PM PDT

India's PM Modi gestures as he speaks during the launch of 'Make in India' campaign in New DelhiBy David Ingram and Andrew MacAskill NEW YORK/NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off his maiden visit to the United States as India's leader on Friday, facing an unwelcome reminder of his once-strained relations with his host nation: a lawsuit alleging he failed to stop anti-Muslim rioting in 2002. Washington and New Delhi brushed off the suit brought in a U.S. court on the eve of Modi's arrival, saying it would not affect the visit, which includes an address at the U.N. General Assembly in New York and meetings with President Barack Obama. ...


Sporting draws 1-1 with Porto before Chelsea visit

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 02:42 PM PDT

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — An own goal meant Sporting Lisbon had to settle for a 1-1 draw with FC Porto on Friday before Chelsea's visit in the Champions League.

Venezuelan workers occupy abandoned Clorox plant

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 02:41 PM PDT

By Corina Pons VALLES DEL TUY Venezuela (Reuters) - Hundreds of workers on Friday were occupying two plants belonging to Clorox Co, the U.S. cleaning products maker that has left Venezuela because of the difficult economic conditions. "We've temporarily occupied the plant because the boss has abandoned it," said Luis Pinango, one of more than 200 workers mounting a round-the-clock vigil at one of Clorox's plants in the Valles del Tuy district to the south of Caracas. There was a similar situation at the second plant in central Carabobo state, said workers. ...

Webb Simpson gets misidentified on opening shot

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 02:40 PM PDT

Webb Simpson of the US plays off the 1st tee during the fourball match on the first day of the Ryder Cup golf tournament, at Gleneagles, Scotland, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) — Webb Simpson was identified on the first tee as Bubba Watson. He hit his shot about as long as Tom Watson.


Nolito's late goal gives Celta 1-0 win at Elche

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 02:27 PM PDT

ELCHE, Spain (AP) — Manuel "Nolito" Agudo scored in the 90th minute to give Celta Vigo a 1-0 win at Elche and provisionally lift the undefeated side into fourth place in the Spanish league on Friday.

Faldo explains comment on Garcia being 'useless'

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 02:26 PM PDT

Europe's Rory McIlroy, left, and Sergio Garcia attend a press conference during the first day of the Ryder Cup golf tournament at Gleneagles, Scotland, Friday, Sept. 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) — Nick Faldo defended his television commentary that Sergio Garcia was "useless" in the 2008 Ryder Cup, saying the Spaniard had emotional and physical problems at Valhalla and even told Faldo that he did not want to play.


Two Rwandan military figures in court on sedition charges

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 02:23 PM PDT

Tom Byabagamba, former Chief of the Rwandan Presidential guard (R) listens to one of his lawyers before his hearing at the military court in Kigali on August 29, 2014Kigali (AFP) - Two prominent Rwandan military figures appeared in court on Friday to plead not guilty to charges of inciting a rebellion against the central African nation's strongman, President Paul Kagame.


AP photographer attacked at Brazil political event

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 02:19 PM PDT

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — As Associated Press photographer was punched and kicked Friday at a presidential campaign event in Brazil, though he did not suffer serious injuries.

Somalia 'no longer broken' but needs aid: president

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 02:17 PM PDT

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of Somalia during the 69th Session of the UN General Assembly September 26, 2014 in New YorkUnited Nations (United States) (AFP) - Somalia's president on Friday appealed at the United Nations for half a billion dollars in aid even as he declared that his violence-prone country was "no longer broken."


US stocks end rocky week with a surge; Nike gains

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 02:17 PM PDT

FILE - This Jan. 4, 2010 file photo shows an entrance to a Wall Street subway station in New York. Global stocks markets were mostly higher Thursday Sept. 25, 2014 after a surge in new home sales in the U.S. bolstered sentiment. But gains were limited by worries about Europe's stagnant economy and violence in Iraq and Syria. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)NEW YORK (AP) — Good economic and corporate news helped the stock market stage a rebound at the end of a turbulent week of trading. Nike jumped after turning in higher profits, leading the Dow Jones industrial average higher.


Up to 15,000 Syrian rebels needed to retake eastern Syria -U.S. military

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 02:16 PM PDT

By Phil Stewart and Missy Ryan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Western-backed opposition force of around 12,000 to 15,000 will be needed to retake areas of eastern Syria controlled by Islamic State militants, the top U.S military officer said on Friday, as the Pentagon outlined the first steps in a U.S.-led training program that could run several years. The Pentagon said its assessment teams have already arrived in Saudi Arabia to help map out a U.S.-led program there expected to train more than 5,000 Western-backed opposition fighters in the first year. ...

Key cases of Mexican military accused of crimes

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 02:16 PM PDT

Charges against Mexican military personnel are rare. Most cases involving active duty personnel are handled by military courts, which give little, if any, information about their resolution. Here are some of the key cases, either federal or military, involving charges against Mexican military officers or troops:

Conflict of interest argued in Russia hacking case

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 02:12 PM PDT

SEATTLE (AP) — A federal judge on Friday told a New York law firm that its lawyers cannot represent a Russian man charged with hacking businesses across the U.S.

Lebanese prime minister calls for world's help

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 02:11 PM PDT

Lebanese Prime Minister Tammam Salam addresses the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, at the United Nations headquarters. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)UNITED NATIONS (AP) — In an emotional appeal to world leaders meeting in New York, Lebanon's prime minister on Friday said his country is facing a "fierce terrorist onslaught" and a national disaster created by more than a million Syrian refugees flooding the tiny nation.


IMF unblocks cash as desperate west Africa awaits Ebola aid

Posted: 26 Sep 2014 02:11 PM PDT

A guard waits to greet potential Ebola patients at the JFK hospital in the Liberian capital Monrovia on September 25, 2014Monrovia (AFP) - The International Monetary Fund fast-tracked $130 million (102.5 million euros) in aid Friday to fight the Ebola epidemic after the governments of the worst-hit countries in west Africa said they were desperately counting on promises of global aid to be backed up with cash.


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