2014年9月28日星期日

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Hong Kong democracy protesters defy tear gas, baton charge in historic standoff

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 04:09 PM PDT

Riot police fire teargas to disperse protesters, after thousands of protesters blocked the main street to the financial Central district outside the government headquarters in Hong KongBy James Pomfret and Yimou Lee HONG KONG (Reuters) - Riot police advanced on Hong Kong democracy protesters in the early hours of Monday, firing volleys of tear gas after launching a baton-charge in the worst unrest there since China took back control of the former British colony two decades ago. Some protesters erected barricades to block security forces amid chaotic scenes still unfolding just hours before one of the world's major financial centers was due to open for business. Many roads leading to the Central business district remained sealed off as thousands defied police calls to ...


Air strikes said to hit Islamic State oil refineries in Syria

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 01:13 PM PDT

A gas mask is seen at a damaged base of the al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front, that was targeted by what activists said were U.S.-led air strikes in Reef al-Mohandeseen al-Thani in AleppoBy Mariam Karouny and Ayla Jean Yackley BEIRUT/ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Air raids believed to have been carried out by U.S.-led forces hit three makeshift oil refineries in northern Syria on Sunday as part of a campaign against Islamic State, a human rights group said. The United States has been carrying out strikes in Iraq since Aug. 8 and in Syria, with the help of Arab allies, since Tuesday, with the aim of "degrading and destroying" the militants who have captured large areas of both countries. U.S. ...


Brazil's evangelicals gain clout, close to electing first president

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 09:34 AM PDT

A replica of the Temple of Solomon, built by the Brazilian evangelical "Universal Church of the Kingdom of God" in Sao PauloBy Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's increasingly powerful evangelical Christians are tantalizingly close to electing one of their own as president next month in what would be a historic shift for the world's largest Catholic nation. Marina Silva, an environmentalist running neck and neck in polls with incumbent President Dilma Rousseff, is a Pentecostal Christian who often invokes God on the campaign trail and has said she sometimes consults the Bible for inspiration when making important political decisions. ...


Militants kill 20 in two separate Yemen attacks: sources

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 02:21 PM PDT

SANAA (Reuters) - A suicide bomber linked to al Qaeda drove a car laden with explosives into a hospital used as a base by Yemen's Shi'ite Muslim Houthi movement on Sunday, killing at least 15 people, and five more died in an ambush in the south of the country. Militants, tribal and local sources said the first attack took place in the town of Majzar in Maarib province, east of the capital Sanaa, while local officials said the second occurred on Sunday night in the southern al-Bayda province. Houthi fighters seized Sanaa on Sept. ...

At least 31 feared dead near peak of Japanese volcano

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 07:56 AM PDT

JSDF soldiers and firefighters carry an injured person near a crater of Mt. Ontake, which straddles Nagano and Gifu prefectureBy Elaine Lies TOKYO (Reuters) - Thirty-one people were presumed dead on Sunday near the peak of a Japanese volcano that erupted a day earlier, catching hundreds of hikers unawares as it belched out clouds of rock and ash. The deaths on Mount Ontake, 200 km (125 miles) west of Tokyo, were the first from a Japanese volcanic eruption since 1991. Police said the 31 were found in "cardio-pulmonary arrest", but declined to confirm their deaths pending a formal examination, as per Japanese custom. ...


Historic, anxious handover as Afghanistan swears in new leader

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 01:30 PM PDT

Afghan president-elect Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai speaks during an event in KabulBy Kay Johnson KABUL (Reuters) - Afghanistan inaugurates its first new president in a decade on Monday, swearing in technocrat Ashraf Ghani to head a power-sharing government just as the withdrawal of most foreign troops presents a crucial test. The first democratic handover of power in Afghanistan's history has been far from smooth: the deal for a unity government was cobbled together only after months of deadlock over a vote in which both Ghani and opponent Abdullah Abdullah claimed victory. ...


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

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 04:32 PM PDT

HONG KONG (AP) — Pro-democracy demonstrators defied onslaughts of tear gas and appeals from Hong Kong's top leader to go home, as the protests over Beijing's decision to limit political reforms expanded across the city early Monday. Hong Kong's Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying reassured the public that rumors the Chinese army might intervene were untrue.

25% of new Jerusalem homes built in occupied east: NGO

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 04:04 PM PDT

A bulldozer is seen next to a new housing construction site in the Israeli settlement of Har Homa (background) in east Jerusalem on March 19, 2014Jerusalem (AFP) - About 25 percent of new Israeli houses being built in Jerusalem in the first half of 2014 were in the city's annexed east, an Israeli NGO said on Sunday.


Clooney father-in-law hails wedding as good news for Mideast

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 03:55 PM PDT

US actor George Clooney and his wife Amal Alamuddin stand on a taxi boat on September 28, 2014 in Venice, ItalyBeirut (AFP) - George Clooney's Lebanese father-in-law said on Sunday that his daughter Amal Alamuddin's wedding to the Hollywood heartthrob was "very good news" for the turmoil-ridden Middle East.


US women hold off Serbia 94-74

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 03:53 PM PDT

ISTANBUL (AP) — With Serbia hanging around midway through the fourth quarter, Diana Taurasi and the U.S. women's basketball team stepped up their play to finally pull away.

PAOK beats OFI 4-0 to top Greek league standings

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 03:36 PM PDT

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Razvan Rat scored twice to lead PAOK to an easy 4-0 win over OFI in the Greek league Sunday to take sole position of first place.

Key partners in coalition against Islamic State

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 03:32 PM PDT

A warplane comes in to land after completed a mission at Britain's Royal Air Force Base in Akrotiri near southern city of Limassol, Cyprus, on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014. Britain's Ministry of Defense said warplanes have taken off for their first combat mission over Iraq since Parliament approved airstrikes targeting the Islamic State group. The Tornado GR4 aircraft took off from RAF Akrotiri hours after Britain joined the U.S.-led coalition of nations that are launching airstrikes against the extremists. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)The U.S.-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group is growing, with dozens of countries among its ranks. The coalition is contributing a wide range of efforts, from carrying out airstrikes to providing military assistance and humanitarian aid.


Gaza war deals blow to Israel's tourism industry

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 03:30 PM PDT

FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 9, 2013 file photo, the Dome of the Rock Mosque in the Al Aqsa Mosque compound, known by the Jews as the Temple Mount, is seen in Jerusalem's Old City. 2014 was supposed to be a record-breaking year for tourist visits to Israel. But all that changed when this summer's 50-day war between Israel and Hamas prompted jittery travelers to cancel trips en masse. Merchants in Jerusalem's Old City say the feel the sting. The area's cobblestone streets are typically chock full of tourists visiting the holy sites within the storied walls. But they've been eerily empty over the summer. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner, File)JERUSALEM (AP) — It was supposed to be a record-breaking year for tourist visits to Israel. But all that changed when the 50-day war between Israel and Hamas prompted jittery travelers to cancel trips en masse, leaving empty hotel rooms and barren tourist sites in their wake.


North West gets own seat at Givenchy next to mom

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 03:24 PM PDT

A model wears a creation as part of Givenchy's Spring/Summer 2015 ready-to-wear fashion collection, presented in Paris, France, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014.(AP Photo/Jacques Brinon)PARIS (AP) — Mademoiselle North West is barely over a year old, but she's already commanding what fashionistas may have spent entire careers working toward: A front row seat at Givenchy.


French right win Senate elections in fresh setback for Hollande

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 03:14 PM PDT

Candidate for the presidency of main opposition party UMP Bruno Le Maire is pictured on September 28, 2014 in Paris, after the French Senate electionsParis (AFP) - Just three years after France's upper house Senate made history with its first ever swing to the left, the right clawed back a majority Sunday in a new setback for Socialist President Francois Hollande.


Coles, Crotty return to NZ squad for Boks test

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 03:09 PM PDT

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Hooker Dane Coles and center Ryan Crotty will rejoin the All Blacks squad for their final match in the Rugby Championship against South Africa on Saturday.

Marseille gets 6th straight win to strengthen lead

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 03:03 PM PDT

Saint-Etienne's French forward Kevin Monnet-Paquet, right, challenges for the ball with Marseille's French midfielder Mario Lemina, during their League One soccer match, at the Velodrome Stadium, in Marseille, southern France, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)PARIS (AP) — Midfielder Gianni Imbula and winger Dimitri Payet scored first-half goals Sunday as French league leader Marseille beat Saint-Etienne 2-1 at home to record a sixth straight win.


Modi tells Madison Sq Garden India won't look back

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 03:00 PM PDT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India gives a speech during a reception by the Indian community in honor of his visit to the United States at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)NEW YORK (AP) — India's new prime minister, once shunned by Washington, appeared before an enthusiastic crowd in a famed New York sports arena Sunday where he appealed for help from Indian-Americans to help develop his country's economy, vowing that under his leadership, the South Asian nation wouldn't look back.


Britain and Ireland call talks to break N. Ireland deadlock

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 02:56 PM PDT

Northern Ireland Secretary Theresa Villiers walks towards the Manchester Central venue in Manchester, England, October 1, 2013Birmingham (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Britain and Ireland are to revive talks between nationalist and unionist parties in Northern Ireland to resolve a standoff that has at times threatened to topple the power-sharing administration.


Injury-hit Raiders lose again, fall to Miami 38-14

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 02:55 PM PDT

Oakland Raiders' Matt McGloin reacts as he is sacked during the NFL football game against Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)LONDON (AP) — The Oakland defense still needs plenty more improvement, and both sides of the ball could do with fewer injuries.


Marseille wins 6th straight game, Inter slumps

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 02:55 PM PDT

Marseille's Argentinian coach Marcelo Bielsa reacts as Marseille's players celebrate after Marseille's French midfielder Giannelli Imbula scored against Saint-Etienne during their League One soccer match, at the Velodrome Stadium, in Marseille, southern France, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Claude Paris)Move over Paris Saint-Germain, step up Marseille.


Garcia willing to forgive Faldo; Reed's retort

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 02:45 PM PDT

Europe team captain Paul McGinley, right, holds the trophy and talks to Sergio Garcia after winning the 2014 Ryder Cup golf tournament at Gleneagles, Scotland, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) — Sergio Garcia says he is "willing to forgive" Nick Faldo for making critical comments about his performance in the 2008 Ryder Cup at Valhalla.


Tannehill leads Dolphins over Raiders 38-14

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 02:43 PM PDT

Miami Dolphins' Ryan Tannehill looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014, at Wembley Stadium in London. (AP Photo/Lefteris Pitarakis)LONDON (AP) — All those distractions didn't seem to fluster Ryan Tannehill.


Army supporters storm Jazeera's Beirut office

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 02:34 PM PDT

A general view shows Beirut skyline from its western waterfront side on June 21, 2012Beirut (AFP) - Lebanese army supporters protested outside and then stormed the Beirut offices of Qatar-owned satellite channel Al-Jazeera Sunday, after a journalist published tweets ridiculing the military, the National News Agency said.


Lehmann: Johnson fit for Pakistan tests

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 02:34 PM PDT

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Australia cricket coach Darrenn Lehmann says fast bowler Mitchell Johnson will be fit for Australia's test series against Pakistan, starting next month in the United Arab Emirates.

Ryder Cup at a glance

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 02:32 PM PDT

GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) — A look at the third and final day of the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles:

Hong Kong police use tear gas on protesters

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 02:30 PM PDT

HONG KONG (AP) — Pro-democracy demonstrators defied onslaughts of tear gas and appeals from Hong Kong's top leader to go home, as the protests over Beijing's decision to limit political reforms expanded across the city early Monday.

Paul McGinley: the man with the Ryder Cup formula

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 02:27 PM PDT

Europe players lift their captain Paul McGinley as he holds the trophy after winning the 2014 Ryder Cup golf tournament, at Gleneagles, Scotland, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell)GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) — If there is a formula for Ryder Cup success, Paul McGinley is a mastermind who makes it work.


Ex-rubber tapper Silva out to land Brazil presidency

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 02:23 PM PDT

Marina Silva, presidential candidate for the Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB), gestures during a campaign rally in Brasilia, Brazil on September 14, 2014Brasilia (Brazil) (AFP) - Brazilian presidential candidate Marina Silva only learned to read at 16 and endured a tough childhood as a rubber tapper in the Amazon before considering whether to become a Catholic nun.


Nusra Front says U.S.-led air strikes in Syria will fail

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 02:22 PM PDT

By Mariam Karouny BEIRUT (Reuters) - The head of Syria's al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front has said U.S.-led air strikes will not defeat Islamists in Syria and warned that militants might launch retaliatory attacks against Western countries. Abu Mohamad al-Golani, in an audio message posted on pro-Nusra jihadi forums, urged European and U.S. citizens to denounce the U.S. actions if they wanted to keep out of the war. "Muslims will not watch while their sons are bombed. Your leaders will not be the only ones who would pay the price of the war. ...

Valencia draws at Sociedad, slips to 2nd in Spain

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 02:17 PM PDT

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Valencia drew 1-1 at Real Sociedad in an entertaining match featuring a series of great saves to remain undefeated despite slipping to second place in the Spanish league on Sunday.

Ryder Cup capsules

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 02:14 PM PDT

Europe's Jamie Donaldson gestures to the crowd as he walks along the 15th fairway during the singles match on the final day of the Ryder Cup golf tournament at Gleneagles, Scotland, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) — Capsules from the Sunday singles matches at the Ryder Cup:


Israel's Netanyahu says will refute Gaza "lies"

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 02:13 PM PDT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left Israel on Sunday en route to the United Nations in New York, saying he will refute "all of the lies directed at us" with regard to Israel's recently concluded war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

Raiders quarterback Carr injured against Dolphins

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 02:09 PM PDT

Oakland Raiders' Derek Carr, left, passes the ball during the NFL football game against Miami Dolphins at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland)LONDON (AP) — Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr injured his ankle and left knee in Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins and did not return.


Lorenzo wins Aragon GP after Marquez, Pedrosa fall

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 02:00 PM PDT

MotoGP raider Marc Marquez of Spain steers his motorcycle followed by Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa during the MotoGP race at the Aragon Motorcycle Grand Prix in Alcaniz, Spain, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)ALCANIZ, Spain (AP) — Jorge Lorenzo won his first race of the MotoGP season at the Aragon Grand Prix on Sunday after points leader Marc Marquez and Honda teammate Dani Pedrosa both crashed in the rain.


Europe wins the Ryder Cup again

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 01:54 PM PDT

US team captain Tom Watson, second left, congratulates Europe's Jamie Donaldson, left, and captain Paul McGinley, center, after winning the Ryder Cup golf tournament during the singles match on the final day of the at Gleneagles, Scotland, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2014. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)GLENEAGLES, Scotland (AP) — The tone was set by Rory McIlroy, the best player in the world. The winning shot came from Jamie Donaldson, a Ryder Cup rookie.


'Equalizer' pummels rivals at North America box office

Posted: 28 Sep 2014 01:53 PM PDT

Actor Denzel Washington signs autographs after the screening of his film "The Equalizer" during the 62nd San Sebastian Film Festival, in San Sebastian, Spain, on September 19, 2014Washington (AFP) - Denzel Washington fought his way to the top of the North American box office in the action-thriller "The Equalizer," which earned $35 million in its first weekend out, industry estimates showed Sunday.


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