2014年12月9日星期二

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Kerry urges flexibility in U.S. war powers against Islamic State

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 02:56 PM PST

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on "Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against ISIL" on Capitol Hill in WashingtonBy Lesley Wroughton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Any congressional authorization of U.S. military force against Islamic State should be flexible and not limit the fight to Iraq and Syria, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Tuesday. The authorization should also not restrict U.S. President Barack Obama in deploying combat troops against the militant group if needed, Kerry told a Senate committee debating the need for an Authorization for the Use of Military Force, or AUMF. ...


Ukraine accuses rebels of violating 'Day of Silence'; Russian gas flows resume

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 10:51 AM PST

Toys are left at the window of a destroyed flat after what locals say was night shelling in DonetskBy Richard Balmforth and Pavel Polityuk KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine's military accused separatists of violating an agreed "Day of Silence" in the country's embattled east on Tuesday, an initiative that was seen as an attempt to forge a durable ceasefire paving the way to a new round of peace talks. In a step toward normalization, Russia resumed shipments of natural gas to Ukraine on Tuesday after a six-month shut-off caused by a dispute over price and debt that ran parallel to the war waged by pro-Moscow rebels in eastern Ukraine. ...


Man charged with trying to take U.S. military documents to China

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 03:02 PM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A former Connecticut resident and Chinese citizen who allegedly worked on the F135 engine was charged with trying to take sensitive documents about military technology to China, according to a criminal complaint unsealed on Tuesday. Yu Long was en route to China in November via Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey where customs officers found proprietary documents in his luggage that included equations and test results used to develop titanium for U.S. military aircraft, prosecutors said. Yu Long was arrested two days later in Ithaca, New York. U.S. ...

Iraq presses Hagel for more U.S. air strikes, weapons

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 06:51 AM PST

U.S. Defense Secretary Hagel wears body armor as he steps off a helicopter in BaghdadBy Phil Stewart BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi pressed outgoing U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Tuesday for more air strikes and weaponry to accelerate what he called the "descent" of Islamic State. The plea underscored tension in the U.S.-Iraqi relationship, with Baghdad pushing for more aggressive assistance than Washington has provided so far, four months after President Barack Obama launched air strikes against IS in Iraq. ...


Last French hostage freed by Al Qaeda's north African arm

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 03:10 PM PST

French President Hollande attends a news conference at the Elysee Palace in ParisBy John Irish and Abdoulaye Massalaki PARIS/NIAMEY (Reuters) - Serge Lazarevic, a Frenchman who was kidnapped in northern Mali and was France's last hostage abroad, has been freed after being held by al Qaeda's North African wing for nearly three years. The freeing of France's last hostage is a boost for President Francois Hollande but questions linger over a reported prisoner exchange and a possible ransom payment that led to Lazarevic being freed by the Sahara-based group. The 50-year-old spoke on Tuesday to reporters at the French embassy in Niamey. ...


Tension mounts in Haiti as clock ticks on electoral impasse

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 04:37 PM PST

Demonstrators dance around a bonfire during an anti-government protest in Port-au-PrinceBy David Adams and Amelie Baron MIAMI/PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - The Obama administration and the United Nations are pressuring Haiti's government to resolve a long-festering dispute over postponed elections in the face of anti-government protests across the impoverished Caribbean country. U.S. and U.N. diplomats are in talks with Haiti's government and opposition politicians aimed at reaching agreement in the next few weeks, and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry may visit Haiti later this week, officials told Reuters. ...


Taxes, smoking ban blamed for demise of British pubs

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 04:38 PM PST

Two pints of beer are seen in a London pub, on November 23, 2005London (AFP) - Taxation and a smoking ban are to blame for the "decimation" of the British pub industry, according to a study released Wednesday that said 10,000 pubs had closed since 2006.


Michael Clarke resumes innings in 1st test

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 04:36 PM PST

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Australia captain Michael Clarke has resumed his innings in the first cricket test against India after being forced to retire hurt with a back injury on the opening day.

Top Asian News at 12:30 a.m. GMT

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 04:32 PM PST

HONG KONG (AP) — Police warned Hong Kong pro-democracy activists that they have until Thursday to leave a sprawling protest camp which has blocked traffic in the Chinese financial hub for more than two months. Authorities are set to move in after a court order authorized the removal of barricades, tents and other obstructions from the protesters' main camp in the downtown Admiralty district, setting the stage for a possible last showdown with activists demanding greater democracy.

British royals crown New York visit with lavish dinner

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 04:28 PM PST

New York (AFP) - Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate were to crown their whirlwind tour of New York on Tuesday with a gala dinner to honor the university where they fell in love.

UN diplomats: Report says Iran buying for reactor

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 04:25 PM PST

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iran is being accused of illicitly stepping up purchases for its heavy water reactor, which if completed will produce enough plutonium for several nuclear weapons a year, U.N. diplomats said Tuesday.

Senate OKs Obama ambassador pick for Afghanistan

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 04:20 PM PST

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has approved President Barack Obama's nominee to serve as U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan.

Governments turn up the heat on atheists: report

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 04:06 PM PST

By Robert Evans GENEVA (Reuters) - Amid a global decline in religious belief, some governments are stepping up efforts to portray atheists and secularists as a danger to society and even as terrorists, according to a report issued on Wednesday. The study, by the International Humanist and Ethical Union (IHEU), pointed to "hate campaigns" launched by public figures against those who renounce the dominant or state religion in Muslim nations like Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Egypt. ...

Haiti commission seeks new consensus government

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 04:03 PM PST

FILE - In this May 16, 2012 file photo, Haiti's President Michel Martelly, left, talks to Haiti's Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe during Lamothe's inauguration ceremony at the National Palace in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. A commission recently appointed by Martelly is calling for his prime minister to resign so a new consensus government can be formed, according to a report obtained Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014 by The Associated Press. The panel was appointed by Martelly to help resolve a political stalemate holding up long-delayed legislative and municipal elections. (AP Photo/Dieu Nalio Chery, File)PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A commission recently appointed by Haitian President Michel Martelly is calling for his prime minister to resign so a new consensus government can be formed, according to a report obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press.


Gulf Arab states close ranks with navy, police

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 04:02 PM PST

A general view shows the foreign ministers of the Gulf Cooperation Council foreign meeting in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. Senior officials from the Gulf Arab states are meeting in the Qatari capital for a summit of the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council, which follows an unusually public rift that tested diplomatic relations in the oil-rich region. (AP Photo/Osama Faisal)DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The six-member Gulf Cooperation Council, which is concerned about Shiite Iran's regional influence and the rise of Sunni extremist groups, agreed on Tuesday to create a joint naval force based out of Bahrain and announced a police force based out of the United Arab Emirates' capital of Abu Dhabi.


New Zealand lawmakers pass anti-terrorism measures

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 04:00 PM PST

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand lawmakers passed anti-terrorism measures Tuesday that increase domestic surveillance powers and attempt to stop nationals from traveling abroad to fight for groups like Islamic State.

Australia pledges $200 million to Green Climate Fund

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 04:00 PM PST

By Matt Siegel SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia will contribute A$200 million over four years into a U.N. fund to help poor nations cope with global warming, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Wednesday, despite earlier having said it did not intend to contribute to the fund. The pledge to the Green Climate Fund (GCF) is the latest in a string of stinging policy reversals for former climate-change skeptic Abbott, whose struggling conservative government has hit record low approval ratings. ...

Liverpool exits Champs League, Juve advances

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 03:44 PM PST

Basel's Fabian Frei, left, follows through after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League Group B soccer match between Liverpool and FC Basel at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, England, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Jon Super)GENEVA (AP) — Liverpool's decline and fall from the European elite was confirmed on Tuesday, as Basel held the hosts to a 1-1 draw at Anfield to reach the last 16 of the Champions League.


Madrid beats Ludogorets 4-0 in Champions League

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 03:36 PM PST

Real Madrid's Alvaro Arbeloa celebrates scoring his side's 3rd goal with Cristiano Ronaldo during a Group B Champions League soccer match between Real Madrid and Ludogorets at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday Dec. 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza)MADRID (AP) — Goals by Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale helped Real Madrid to a 4-0 victory over 10-man Ludogorets Razgrad on Tuesday and a clean sweep of six wins in Group C of the Champions League.


Basel advances, Liverpool out of Champions League

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 03:30 PM PST

Liverpool's Steven Gerrard, right, leaves the field at half time during the Champions League Group B soccer match between Liverpool and FC Basel at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, England, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Jon Super)LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Steven Gerrard's latest moment of inspiration failed to prevent Liverpool from dropping out of the Champions League on Tuesday, with Basel securing a 1-1 draw to advance to the knockout stage at the expense of the five-time champions.


Last French hostage freed, reviving policy debate

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 03:22 PM PST

PARIS (AP) — France's last hostage was freed Tuesday after being held for more than three years by al-Qaida's North Africa branch — rekindling debate over whether countries should negotiate with extremists or stick to a muscular, uncompromising policy that runs the risk of a beheading or a botched rescue attempt.

US to play Denmark, Swiss, Dutch, Germans

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 03:16 PM PST

CHICAGO (AP) — The U.S. will play exhibition games next spring at Denmark, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Germany as it prepares to defend its title at the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Obama thanks Afghans for approving treaty

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 03:09 PM PST

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama has thanked Afghanistan's leaders for ratifying a bilateral security agreement allowing U.S. troops to stay in the country after this year.

Monaco beats Zenit 2-0 in Champions League

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 03:08 PM PST

Monaco's Aymen Abdennour, right, scores the opening goal past Zenit's goalkeeper Yuri Lodygin during the Champions League Group C soccer match between Monaco and Zenit St. Petersburg at Louis II stadium in Monaco, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Lionel Cironneau)MONACO (AP) — Monaco qualified for the knockout phase of the Champions League by defeating Zenit St. Petersburg 2-0 to finish top of Group C Tuesday.


Olympiakos beats Malmo 4-2 with late surge

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 03:02 PM PST

Olympiakos players celebrate their victory at the end of the Champions League Group A soccer match between Olympiakos and Malmo at Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium in the port of Piraeus near Athens, on Thursday, Dec. 9, 2014.(AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris)PIRAEUS, Greece (AP) — Kostas Mitroglou and Ibrahim Afellay scored late goals to grab a 4-2 win for Olympiakos over Malmo in the Champions League Tuesday.


Girl power: Friends shot with Malala share her joy

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 03:02 PM PST

Joint-Nobel Peace prize winner Malala Yousafzai speaks as she gives a press conference with Kailash Satyarthi in Oslo, Norway, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. The Nobel Peace Prize will be presented to and shared between the youngest Nobel Prize winner ever, 17-year-old Taliban attack survivor Malala Yousafzai and Indian children's rights activist Kailash Satyarthi in a ceremony in Oslo on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)OSLO, Norway (AP) — Malala Yousafszai wasn't alone when she was shot by the Taliban for having the temerity to demand an education.


Charges in theft of US military aircraft documents

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 02:59 PM PST

BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut (AP) — A Chinese-born engineer who worked for a defense contractor has been charged with attempting to travel to China with stolen documents on the development of advanced titanium for U.S. military aircraft, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.

Arsenal beats Galatasaray 4-1 in Champions League

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 02:57 PM PST

Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chaberlain, right, and Hakan Balta of Galatasaray fight for the ball during their Champions League Group D soccer match at the Turk Telekom Arena Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. (AP Photo)ISTANBUL (AP) — Aaron Ramsey and Lukas Podolski each scored twice to give Arsenal a 4-1 victory over Galatasaray in the Champions League on Tuesday, but the London side came short of its aim of finishing top of Group D.


Yemeni Guantanamo prisoner told he can be released

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 02:47 PM PST

MIAMI (AP) — A Guantanamo Bay prisoner who was accused of being a bodyguard for Osama bin Laden is now eligible for release from the prison on the U.S. Navy base in Cuba, a Pentagon review board said Tuesday.

Juventus joins Atletico in last 16 after 0-0 draw

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 02:41 PM PST

Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri, right, applauds as Atletico's coach Diego Simeone gestures during a Champions League, Group A, soccer match between Juventus and Atletico de Madrid at the Juventus stadium in Turin, Italy, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)TURIN, Italy (AP) — Juventus progressed to the knockout stage of the Champions League as it drew 0-0 at home to already qualified Atletico Madrid, which went through as group winner.


No terror link seen in NYC Jewish center stabbing

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 02:40 PM PST

A member of the Lubavitch community, center, leaves the Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic headquarters guarded by members of the New York Police Department, left, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, in New York. A knife-wielding man stabbed an Israeli student inside the Brooklyn synagogue before being fatally shot by police after he refused to drop the knife. The student, Levi Rosenblatt, is in stable condition. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)NEW YORK (AP) — A man with a history of mental illness slipped into the headquarters of a major Jewish organization in Brooklyn in the middle of the night Tuesday and stabbed an Israeli student in the head as he was studying in the library.


Gender equality must guide 2015 climate deal, U.N. envoy says: TRFN

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 02:25 PM PST

U.N. Special Envoy Mary Robinson speaks during the extraordinary summit of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) head of states emergency summit in Uganda's capital KampalaBy Megan Rowling LIMA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Gender equality must be a key part of a new global climate change deal due to be reached in Paris next year even though achieving it will be a struggle, U.N. climate envoy Mary Robinson said on Tuesday. The former Irish president said the 2015 agreement should drive climate policies that take both women's and men's needs into account and must include gender equality as a guiding principle. "It's not there yet, but it has to be," she told a gathering on the sidelines of U.N. climate talks in Lima. ...


Ramsey double silences Wenger's critics for now

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 02:24 PM PST

Arsenal's Yaya Sanogo (R) vies for the ball with Galatasaray's Semih Kaya during their UEFA Champions League group D football match on December 9, 2014 in IstanbulIstanbul (AFP) - Aaron Ramsey got Arsenal back on track with a brilliant double in Tuesday's 4-1 win at Galatasaray, but there was still frustration for under-fire boss Arsene Wenger as the Gunners were unable to clinch top spot in Champions League Group D.


Dortmund draws 1-1 with Anderlecht

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 02:22 PM PST

Anderlecht's Aleksandar Mitrovic celebrates scoring 1-1 during the Group D Champions League soccer match between Dortmund and Anderlecht in Dortmund, Germany, Tuesday Dec. 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund won Group D of the Champions League despite conceding a late goal to settle for a 1-1 draw with Anderlecht on Tuesday.


Leverkusen draws 0-0 at Benfica in Champs League

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 02:19 PM PST

Leverkusen's Hakan Calhanoglu, left, reacts during a Champions League Group C soccer match between SL Benfica and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Lisbon, Portugal, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen drew 0-0 at Benfica in the Champions League on Tuesday, advancing in the competition but surrendering top spot in Group C to Monaco which beat Zenit St. Petersburg 2-0.


Kerry: New flexible war powers needed to fight IS

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 02:17 PM PST

Secretary of State John Kerry greets committee members as he arrives on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2014, to testify before the Senate Foreign Relations hearing on "Authorization for the Use of Military Force Against IS." (AP Photo/Molly Riley)WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry asked Congress on Tuesday for new war powers to provide the legal grounding for U.S. military operations against the Islamic State, but said any new authorization should not limit the fight to Iraq and Syria and should not bind President Barack Obama from ever deploying ground troops against the group if necessary.


Mexico vows to sell dollars to halt peso's slide

Posted: 09 Dec 2014 02:07 PM PST

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2010 file composite, made from images released by the Bank of Mexico shows the new 500 peso bill that began circulating on Aug. 30. Mexico is ready to intervene in currency markets to fight the peso's fall against the dollar amid concerns over dropping oil price and a possible increase in U.S. interest rates. The country's Exchange Commission said that as of Tuesday Dec. 9, 2014, the government will begin a daily auction of $200 million whenever the peso falls at least 1.5 percent from the previous day. (AP Photo/Banco de Mexico, File)MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico is ready to intervene in currency markets to fight the peso's fall against the dollar amid concerns over dropping oil prices and a possible increase in U.S. interest rates.


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