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Yahoo! News: World News


Hong Kong government may resume on Monday, but protests go on

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 11:47 AM PDT

A protester sits in front of a barricade on the main street to the financial Central district in Hong KongBy Yimou Lee and Twinnie Siu HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong pro-democracy protest leaders said they would unblock access to government buildings to allow civil servants to go back to work next week, but defied calls from the Chinese-controlled city's leaders to end their demonstrations. Tens of thousands of protesters have staged sit-ins across Hong Kong over the past week, demanding the city's pro-Beijing leader Leung Chun-ying step down and calling on China to reverse its decision to select the candidates for the city's 2017 leadership election. ...


Syrian border town still under siege by Islamic State despite allied air strikes

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 03:52 PM PDT

Smoke rises from the Syrian town of Kobani, seen from near the Mursitpinar border crossing on the Turkish-Syrian border in the southeastern town of SurucBy Ayla Jean Yackley and Sylvia Westall MURSITPINAR/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Islamic State forces shelled the Syrian border town of Kobani on Saturday and its Kurdish defenders said they were expecting a new assault to try to capture it. U.S.-led coalition warplanes had struck at Islamic State targets overnight to halt the insurgents' advance and Saturday's barrages were less intense than the previous day. "Clashes continue now, they are shelling on all three fronts. ...


Neves passes Silva in polls on eve of Brazil election

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 03:59 PM PDT

Brazilian Social Democratic Party (PSDB) presidential candidate Aecio Neves takes part in a TV debate in Sao PauloBy Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian presidential hopeful Aecio Neves is heading into Sunday's election with a slight edge over environmentalist Marina Silva in the race to advance to an expected runoff against the incumbent, three new polls showed on Saturday. But on the eve of the vote, it remained unclear who President Dilma Rousseff's adversary would be in a likely second-round vote later in the month, since the gap between Neves and Silva was within the polls' margin of error, setting the stage for Brazil's tightest election in decades. ...


Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier dies at 63

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 01:21 PM PDT

Haiti's former dictator Duvalier moves through the crowd of supporters, journalists and security after he was discharged from a private hospital in Port-au-PrinceBy Amelie Baron PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Deposed Haitian dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier died of a heart attack on Saturday, closing the book on a political dynasty notorious for human rights abuses and corruption in the poorest country in the Americas. Duvalier's death was confirmed by his lawyer, Reynold Georges. He was 63. Duvalier inherited power from his father, Francois "Papa Doc" Duvalier, aged just 19 in 1971, but fled into exile in 1986 during a popular uprising which ended 28 years of rule by the father-and-son dynasty. ...


Ukraine says its forces killed 12 rebels at Donetsk airport

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 06:01 AM PDT

Pro-Russian rebels on a tank get ready to take position near the Sergey Prokofiev International Airport during fighting with Ukrainian government forces in the town of Donetsk, eastern UkraineKIEV (Reuters) - Pro-Russian separatists have suffered their worst casualties since a ceasefire officially began on Sept.5, losing 12 men in attacks on buildings at Donetsk airport, Ukrainian military officials said on Saturday. The ceasefire in eastern Ukraine has become increasingly frayed in recent days, leading to the death of a number of civilians and soldiers as well as a Red Cross worker in the rebel stronghold of Donetsk. "The airport of Donetsk remains the priority target for terrorists. ...


Latvians seen re-electing center right, Russia overshadows poll

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 03:30 PM PDT

Latvia's Prime Minister Straujuma casts her ballot during parliamentary elections in JaunmarupeBy Aija Krutaine RIGA (Reuters) - Latvia's center-right government held a clear lead in a general election on Saturday after taking a hard line over the actions of neighbor and former ruler Russia in Ukraine. Years of austerity after the global financial crisis have dented the coalition government's popularity. But the conflict in Ukraine has shifted focus from the economy to security in a country where ethnic Russians make up almost 21 percent of voters and have heavily backed the pro-Russian opposition Concord party. ...


Bodies found near Mexico town where 43 students vanished

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 04:37 PM PDT

Parents and relatives of missing students leave the Interior Ministry building after a meeting to press the authorities to find the 43 students missing since a deadly police shooting last weekend, in Mexico City, on October 3, 2014Iguala de la Independencia (Mexico) (AFP) - Authorities unearthed on Saturday unmarked graves containing a number of bodies on the outskirts of a southern Mexico town where 43 students disappeared after a deadly police shooting last week.


Mass grave found near Mexico town hit by violence

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 04:17 PM PDT

State police guard the road leading to the site where an alleged clandestine grave was found near the town of Pueblo Viejo, Mexico, Saturday, Oct. 4,2014. The clandestine grave holding an undetermined number of bodies was found outside a town where violence last weekend resulted in six deaths and the disappearance of 43 students, Mexican officials said Saturday. (AP Photo/Alejandrino Gonzalez)IGUALA, Mexico (AP) — A clandestine grave holding an undetermined number of bodies was found outside a town where violence last weekend resulted in six deaths and the disappearance of 43 students, Mexican officials said Saturday.


Top Asian News at 11:00 p.m. GMT

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 04:02 PM PDT

HONG KONG (AP) — Pro-democracy protesters were defiant in the face of attacks by opponents and warnings by the Hong Kong government to clear the streets, staging a massive rally Saturday evening in the downtown business district they've occupied for a week. "Democracy now! Democracy in Hong Kong!" thousands chanted as speakers from the movement seeking wider political reforms for this former British colony urged them to persist in their campaign. The rally lasted hours, with participants at times clapping and cheering as a stream of speakers and singers addressed them and performed popular songs.

Guyana wants police probe of hacked emails

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 03:55 PM PDT

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — The head of Guyana's revenue agency said Saturday that he wants an investigation into how the South American country's leading newspaper obtained confidential emails between him and top officials who sought sensitive tax information about the paper.

Britain says teacher held hostage in Libya freed

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 03:40 PM PDT

LONDON (AP) — Britain's Foreign Office says a teacher who had been held hostage by militants in Libya for the past four months has been safely freed and reunited with his family.

Latvian coalition parties headed for victory

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 03:29 PM PDT

A Latvian man casts his ballot papers at a polling station in Riga, Latvia, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. Latvian voters on Saturday cast ballots for a new Parliament in an election overshadowed by the Ukraine crisis and worries over how to deal with resurgent neighbor Russia. (AP Photo/Roman Koksarov, F64 Photo Agency)RIGA, Latvia (AP) — Latvia's center-right coalition government appeared headed for victory Saturday in a parliamentary election overshadowed by the Ukraine crisis and worries over how to deal with resurgent neighbor Russia.


Riot police fight back Hong Kong demonstrators

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 03:12 PM PDT

Pro-democracy demonstrators gather for a night rally in Hong Kong on October 4, 2014Hong Kong (AFP) - Fresh clashes broke out at Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests early Sunday with riot police using batons and pepper spray to fight back demonstrators, as student leaders reopened the door to talks with the government.


Messi, Neymar lead Barcelona to 2-0 win at Rayo

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 03:01 PM PDT

Barcelona's Lionel Messi, celebrates his goal during a Spanish La Liga soccer match between Rayo Vallecano and FC Barcelona at the Vallecas stadium in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Record-chasing Lionel Messi and Neymar scored as Spanish league leader Barcelona eased to a 2-0 win at nine-man Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.


Mass grave found in restive southern Mexican state

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 02:59 PM PDT

By Jorge Dan IGUALA Mexico (Reuters) - Authorities have found a mass grave in the restive southern Mexican state of Guerrero, the state attorney general's office said on Saturday, at a time when police are scouring the area for nearly four dozen people missing after a rash of violence. The discovery was made just before midday in the northwestern outskirts of the city of Iguala. Local and state police cordoned off the entrance to road leading up a hill where multiple police vehicles had entered. ...

Sporting wins 4-0 at Penafiel in Portugal

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 02:34 PM PDT

LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Sporting Lisbon scored four times in a 17-minute span in the second half to win 4-0 at Penafiel in the Portuguese league on Saturday.

Spain heads to first gold medal game

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 02:16 PM PDT

ISTANBUL (AP) — Alba Torrens and her Spanish teammates had every reason to celebrate.

Honda leads AC Milan to win over Chievo in Serie A

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 02:13 PM PDT

AC Milan's Keisuke Honda, center, celebrates with his teammates Adil Rami, left, and Alex, after scoring during the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Chievo at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)ROME (AP) — Keisuke Honda scored his fourth goal in six matches as AC Milan ended a three-game winless streak in Serie A with a 2-0 victory over visiting Chievo Verona on Saturday.


US women beat Aussies 82-70 to reach worlds final

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 02:05 PM PDT

ISTANBUL (AP) — Sue Bird has played in enough world championship medal games to know that they are rarely easy.

Hurricane Simon intensifies off Mexico's coast

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 02:02 PM PDT

MIAMI (AP) — Simon has strengthened into a Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific, but still poses no direct threat to land.

Race to reach Brazil runoff vote goes down to wire

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 02:00 PM PDT

Brazilian presidential candidate for the Brazilian Socialist Party (PSB) Marina Silva smiles during a rally in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Octorber 4, 2014Brasília (AFP) - Brazil's presidential race took another dramatic turn Saturday on the eve of the vote as polls showed former front-runner Marina Silva falling behind both Social Democrat Aecio Neves and incumbent Dilma Rousseff.


Boko Haram fears mean low key Eid celebration in Nigeria

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 01:59 PM PDT

Young Muslims take part in Eid Al-Adha prayer at the Syrian Mosque in Lagos on October 4, 2014Kano (Nigeria) (AFP) - Muslims in Nigeria's northeast marked a fearful, low key Eid-El-Kabir festival Saturday, as the military detained alleged Boko Haram Islamist militants and the authorities ordered roads closed.


US nun credited with curing boy beatified

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 01:45 PM PDT

In this undated college photo provided by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, Sister Miriam Teresa Demjanovich is shown. More than 80 years after her death, the New Jersey nun credited with curing a boy's eye disease in the 1960s is set to be beatified on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. The ceremony led by Cardinal Angelo Amato at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth)NEWARK, New Jersey (AP) — An American nun credited with curing a boy's eye disease moved a step closer to sainthood Saturday in what church officials said was the first beatification Mass held in the United States.


Ex-Haiti dictator 'Baby Doc' Duvalier dead at 63

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 01:41 PM PDT

Former Haitian president Jean-Claude Duvalier "Baby Doc" greets people on March 29, 2011 in Port au PrincePort-au-Prince (AFP) - Haiti's former dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier, who ruled the impoverished Caribbean nation with an iron fist from 1971 until his ouster in 1986, died on Saturday of a heart attack. He was 63.


Ousted Haitian dictator, Jean-Claude Duvalier dies

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 01:34 PM PDT

FILE - In this file photo dated Feb. 28, 2013, former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier, known as "Baby Doc," attends his hearing at court in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, as Haitian authorities charged Duvalier with human rights abuses and embezzlement but a judge ruled he should face charges only for the alleged financial crimes. It is announced Saturday Oct. 4, 2014, that Haitian ex-dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier has died of a heart attack. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery, FILE)PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Jean-Claude Duvalier, who presided over what was widely acknowledged as a corrupt and brutal regime as the self-proclaimed "president for life" of Haiti until a popular uprising sent him into a 25-year exile, has died. He was 63.


Mexico shaken by 5.4-magnitude quake: USGS

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 01:31 PM PDT

A Mexican Marine stands guard over a truck at a check point in the city port of Veracruz, Mexico on September 9, 2012Mexico City (AFP) - A 5.4-magnitude earthquake rattled southeastern Mexico on Saturday, but no damage or injuries were immediately reported.


British police hunting schoolgirl's killer find body

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 01:25 PM PDT

Forensic officers work in Boston Manor Park in west London on October 4, 2014, while searching for the Latvian prime suspect in the murder of a schoolgirlLondon (AFP) - British police searching for the Latvian prime suspect in the murder of a London schoolgirl said Saturday they may have found his body in dense woodland.


US aid worker's parents plead for his release

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 01:21 PM PDT

This undated photo provided by Kassig Family shows Peter Kassig standing in front of a truck filled with supplies for Syrian refugees. A video purportedly produced by militants in Syria released Friday, Oct. 3, 2014, shows Kassig, of Indianapolis, kneeling on the ground as a masked militant says he will be killed next. (AP Photo/Courtesy Kassig Family)INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The parents of a U.S. man threatened with beheading by the Islamic State group are pleading with his captors to free him, saying in a video statement Saturday that their son has devoted his life to humanitarian work and aiding Syria's war refugees.


Gignac secures 2-1 win for Marseille at Caen

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 01:17 PM PDT

Marseille's French Andre-Pierre Gignac, center, celebrates with teammate Alexy Romao after scoring the winning goal during their League One soccer match against Caen, in Caen, western France, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. Marseille won 2-1. (AP Photo/David Vincent)PARIS (AP) — Andre-Pierre Gignac scored in the last minute of stoppage time at Caen to help Marseille secure a seventh consecutive win in the French league on Saturday and open a five-point gap at the top of the standings.


AP PHOTOS: Major Muslim, Jewish holidays coincide

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 01:16 PM PDT

An elderly Palestinian man stands above a grave of one of his relatives in a cemetery next to Hebrew graffiti during the Eid al-Adha holiday in Gaza City, Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. Muslims around the world Saturday celebrated Eid al-Adha to commemorate the willingness of the prophet Ibrahim - or Abraham as he is known in the Bible - to sacrifice his son in accordance with God's will, though in the end God provides him a sheep to sacrifice instead. The major Muslim holiday coincides this year with the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, the first time this has happened since 1981. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)Major holidays for both Muslims and Jews are both being marked this Saturday across the Middle East, the first time this has happened since 1981.


Two more polls show Neves passing Silva in Brazil election race

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 01:10 PM PDT

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian presidential challenger Aecio Neves is heading into Sunday's election with a slight advantage over environmentalist Marina Silva in the still open race to see who would face the incumbent in a likely runoff, two new polls showed on Saturday. Neves, a pro-business senator who had been running in third place, has 26 percent of voter support versus 24 percent for Silva, according to a survey by pollster Datafolha. The poll also showed President Dilma Rousseff holding on to her commanding lead with 44 percent voter support. ...

Song and dance as pro-Russia rebels mark 'liberation'

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 01:10 PM PDT

A biker sporting a Novorossiya (new Russia) flag drives through the crowd during a concert in Donetsk's main square on October 4, 2014Donetsk (Ukraine) (AFP) - Ukraine's largest rebel-controlled city on Saturday marked six months of "independence" from Kiev with Russian and separatist flags, a concert and even a ballet portraying their insurgency.


Jihadists pound key Syrian town after beheading Briton

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 01:02 PM PDT

Smoke rises from the Syrian town of Ain al-Arab, known as Kobane by the Kurds, seen from the Mursitpinar border crossing in the southeastern town of Suruc, Turkey, on October 3, 2014Mursitpinar (Turkey) (AFP) - Kurdish fighters supported by US-led air strikes held back Islamic State militants attacking a Syrian border town Saturday, amid an international outcry over the jihadist group's murder of a British hostage.


After dramatic campaign, Brazilians set to vote

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 12:59 PM PDT

Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff, presidential candidate for re-election of the Workers Party, PT, left, poses for a photo next to Marina Silva, presidential candidate of the Brazilian Socialist Party, PSB, as they arrive for a televised presidential debate in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. Brazil will hold general elections on Oct. 5. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — If anything, Dilma Rousseff is a survivor.


Serbia gets $300 million from World Bank to aid floods recovery

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 12:45 PM PDT

People pass by a vehicle almost completely submerged on a street covered with mud due to heavy floods in Tekija village eBELGRADE (Reuters) - The World Bank has approved a $300 million 30-year loan to help Serbia recover from floods in May that killed 57 people and devastated its energy sector, the lender said in a statement on Saturday. The heaviest rainfall in living memory caused rivers to burst their banks and sweep away roads, bridges and homes, causing damage estimated at 1.5 billion euros ($1.88 billion). The cost means the Serbian economy is expected to contract in 2014, further complicating government efforts to rein in a budget deficit seen at more than 8 percent of national output. ...


Balotelli left off Italy's squad; Pelle called up

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 12:42 PM PDT

Liverpool's Mario Balotelli looks down during the Champions League Group B soccer match between FC Basel 1893 and Liverpool FC, at the St. Jakob-Park stadium in Basel, Switzerland, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014. (AP Photo/Keystone, Peter Klaunzer)ROME (AP) — Mario Balotelli was left off Italy's squad again on Saturday by new coach Antonio Conte, who clearly has noticed the striker's troubles with his new club Liverpool.


Unheralded Wilson leads McIlroy in Dunhill Links

Posted: 04 Oct 2014 12:41 PM PDT

England's Oliver Wilson hits a bunker shot during the first round of the Hong Kong UBS Open on December 1, 2011St Andrews (United Kingdom) (AFP) - England's Oliver Wilson will carry a three-shot lead on world number one Rory McIlroy into the final round of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship after a seven under par round of 65 on Saturday.


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