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• India's pro-business Modi storms to historic election win
• Venezuela president urges re-start of political dialogue
• Libya closes Benghazi airport due to fighting - director
• Colombian government, rebels move closer to peace deal
• Proposed Dominican Republic immigration law gets mixed reaction
• Libyan militia clashes with Islamists in Benghazi, 19 killed
• Dozens protest genocide denial in Guatemala
• Ukrainian foreign minister calls on West to impose tougher sanctions on Russia
• Top Asian News at 12:00 a.m. GMT
• Colombia rebels, govt reach agreement on drugs
• Dozens protest against genocide denial
• Man dives under star's dress on Cannes red carpet
• Dominican legislators approve citizenship bill
• Stadium roof won't be finished for WCup opener
• Nadal holds off strong Murray challenge in Rome
• Officials blast Mexican teachers' salaries report
• Turkish firm, govt deny negligence in mine fire
• US man gets 20 years for cybercrime role
• Abductions seen as just one factor in coming Nigeria election
• Fight against Ukraine rebels threatens more unrest
• CANNES WATCH: Movie about tragedy in the works
• CANNES WATCH: Blanchett dazzles, jokes; Weinstein
• Israel seeks to make Yom Kippur a UN holiday
• GM is fined $35 million over deadly defect
• 5 Things to Know About Financial Fair Play
• Paraguayan journalist shot to death
• Bombings kill 10, wound 70 in Kenyan market
• Turkey mine survivor blames company for tragedy
• 24 killed as Libyan forces battle militias in east
• Republican leaders to block immigration measure
• Real Madrid to play Maccabi in Euroleague final

India's pro-business Modi storms to historic election win Posted: 16 May 2014 12:41 PM PDT By Rajesh Kumar Singh and Aditi Shah NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Narendra Modi thundered to victory on Friday in India's election, trouncing the ruling Nehru-Gandhi dynasty in a seismic political shift that gives the Hindu nationalist and his party a mandate for sweeping economic reform. Modi's landslide, the most resounding election victory India has seen in 30 years, was welcomed with a blistering rally on India's stock markets and raucous celebrations at offices across the country of his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), where supporters danced, let off fireworks and handed out sweets. The BJP looked certain of a parliamentary majority, giving the 63-year-old former tea-seller ample room to advance reforms started 23 years ago by current Prime Minister Manmohan Singh but which stalled in recent years.

Venezuela president urges re-start of political dialogue Posted: 16 May 2014 04:13 PM PDT Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro urged opposition leaders on Friday to return to political talks intended to stem unrest around the country or face the "repudiation" of the nation. Moderate leaders of the Democratic Unity (MUD) coalition broke off dialogue this week, saying government officials were insulting them and rebuffing requests for releases of opposition-linked prisoners. Unrest has flared again in Caracas in recent days, with more than 100 youths arrested during violent clashes with security forces and attacks on government buildings. "We don't accept blackmail from anyone," Maduro said during a ceremony with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Caracas.

Libya closes Benghazi airport due to fighting - director Posted: 16 May 2014 01:39 PM PDT Libyan authorities closed the airport in the eastern city of Benghazi on Friday because of fighting between irregular forces of the self-declared Libyan National Army and Islamist militants, the airport's director said. "We have closed the airport for the safety of passengers as there were clashes in the city. The airport will be reopened depending on the security situation," Ibrahim Farkash, director of Benghazi's Benina airport, told Reuters.

Colombian government, rebels move closer to peace deal Posted: 16 May 2014 04:51 PM PDT By Rosa Tania Valdés and Helen Murphy HAVANA/BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's FARC rebels reached an agreement with the government on eliminating the illegal drug trade and called a weeklong ceasefire on Friday, giving a political boost to President Juan Manuel Santos in his re-election bid. The unilateral ceasefire includes the first round of presidential elections on May 25. It was announced after Santos, once a clear favorite, began to falter in public opinion polls. The center-right president's lead has evaporated with the rise of right-wing rival Oscar Ivan Zuluaga, now tipped to win in two recent surveys if, as expected, the voting goes to a second-round runoff on June 15.

Proposed Dominican Republic immigration law gets mixed reaction Posted: 16 May 2014 02:43 PM PDT By Ezra Fieser SANTO DOMINGO (Reuters) - Proposed legislation offering a path to citizenship for tens of thousands of Dominican-born children of immigrants met mixed reactions on Friday from human rights groups, with some saying it does not protect enough people who could lose citizenship due to a court ruling. President Danilo Medina sent a bill to Congress on Thursday that would provide documentation to some children of immigrants and give permanent residency to others with the opportunity to apply for citizenship. The court ordered the civil registry to audit birth records dating back to 1929, stripping documentation from those who did not qualify, even if they had previously been issued papers. Human rights groups said as many as 200,000 people or more could be made stateless, most of them children of migrants from Haiti, which shares the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic.

Libyan militia clashes with Islamists in Benghazi, 19 killed Posted: 16 May 2014 03:28 PM PDT By Ayman al-Warfalli and Ahmed Elumami BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Libyan irregular forces backed by helicopters clashed with Islamist militias in Benghazi on Friday in fighting that left at least 19 people dead and posed a new test to the fragile government. Members of the self-declared Libyan National Army, led by retired General Khalifa Haftar, shelled bases belonging to Ansar al-Sharia and another Islamist militant group in Benghazi, said Mohamed Al-Hejazi, a spokesman for Haftar's forces. The violence prompted Libya's prime minister to order the regular military to control any armed groups - including Haftar's forces - in the eastern city, where militants often clash with the army, and assassinations and bombings are common. Since the 2011 civil war that ousted Muammar Gaddafi after 42 years of one-man rule, Libya has been unable to impose authority over brigades of former rebels who refuse to disarm and have carved out regional fiefdoms.

Dozens protest genocide denial in Guatemala Posted: 16 May 2014 05:05 PM PDT GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Dozens of Guatemalan war survivors and human rights activists protested Friday against a congressional resolution that denies there was any attempt to commit genocide during the country's bloody 36-year civil war.

Ukrainian foreign minister calls on West to impose tougher sanctions on Russia Posted: 16 May 2014 05:02 PM PDT The West should impose tougher sanctions on Russia, which is waging a "hidden war" in eastern Ukraine, Ukraine's acting Foreign Minister Andriy Deshchytsia said in an interview with German newspaper Die Welt. The United States and the European Union have already imposed several rounds of sanctions on Russian individuals and some companies, accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of stoking the eastern rebellions, a charge Putin has denied. "It's also important to impose preventative sanctions before Russia does even more damage," he said. Deshchytsia said German politicians should be aware "that Russia will not stop at Luhansk and Donetsk" and added that if they do not want to be held responsible for destabilizing the region, the German government has to be tougher toward Russia.

Top Asian News at 12:00 a.m. GMT Posted: 16 May 2014 05:02 PM PDT NEW DELHI (AP) — India's opposition leader, Narendra Modi, will become the next prime minister of the world's largest democracy, winning the most decisive election victory the country has seen in three decades and sweeping the long-dominant Congress party from power. Modi, a career politician whose campaign promised a revival of economic growth, will have a strong mandate to govern at a time of profound changes in Indian society. He also has said he wants to strengthen India's strategic partnership with the United States. But critics worry the ascendance of his Hindu nationalist party could worsen sectarian tensions with India's minority 138 million Muslims.

Colombia rebels, govt reach agreement on drugs Posted: 16 May 2014 05:00 PM PDT HAVANA (AP) — Colombia's government and main rebel group on Friday announced an agreement to jointly combat illicit drugs in the South American country, which was long the world's leading cocaine producer.

Dozens protest against genocide denial Posted: 16 May 2014 04:47 PM PDT GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Dozens of Guatemalan war survivors and human rights activists are protesting against a congressional resolution that denies there was any attempt to commit genocide during the country's bloody 36-year civil war.

Man dives under star's dress on Cannes red carpet Posted: 16 May 2014 04:35 PM PDT CANNES, France (AP) — A man rushed onto the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival and dove beneath the dress of actress America Ferrera.

Dominican legislators approve citizenship bill Posted: 16 May 2014 04:05 PM PDT SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Legislators on Friday unanimously approved a bill they say would allow thousands of people of Haitian descent born in the Dominican Republic the opportunity to obtain naturalized citizenship.

Stadium roof won't be finished for WCup opener Posted: 16 May 2014 04:04 PM PDT SAO PAULO (AP) — The roof of the stadium hosting the World Cup opener in a few weeks will not be fully finished in time for the tournament, constructors said Friday.

Nadal holds off strong Murray challenge in Rome Posted: 16 May 2014 04:03 PM PDT ROME (AP) — Rafael Nadal stormed back from a surprisingly poor opening set to edge Andy Murray 1-6, 6-3, 7-5 Thursday and secure a spot in the Italian Open semifinals.

Officials blast Mexican teachers' salaries report Posted: 16 May 2014 03:56 PM PDT MEXICO CITY (AP) — Education officials and a teachers union on Friday blasted a recent study that found that several Mexican teachers earn more than the country's president, saying it lacks veracity and contains mistakes.

Turkish firm, govt deny negligence in mine fire Posted: 16 May 2014 03:52 PM PDT SAVASTEPE, Turkey (AP) — Government and company officials denied Friday that negligence caused Turkey's worst mining disaster, as opposition lawmakers raised questions about oversight and a survivor said safety inspectors never visited the lower reaches of the mine.

US man gets 20 years for cybercrime role Posted: 16 May 2014 03:40 PM PDT LAS VEGAS (AP) — A man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his role in what authorities say is an unprecedented criminal case involving an international cybercrime syndicate with hundreds of thousands of U.S. victims.

Abductions seen as just one factor in coming Nigeria election Posted: 16 May 2014 03:17 PM PDT By Bate Felix and Matthew Mpoke Bigg ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan's last-minute decision to cancel his first visit to the village where Islamist rebels abducted more than 200 schoolgirls has sharpened criticism of his handling of the crisis. Yet the government's performance since last month's kidnappings is unlikely to prove decisive for Nigeria's polarized electorate if Jonathan decides to stand for re-election next February, analysts and voters said on Friday. Nigeria, a country of 170 million, is riven by political, regional and religious tensions as well as long-standing grievances over how its oil wealth should be shared. As a result, Boko Haram's five-year insurgency in the northeast is just one issue facing voters, even though thousands have died.

Fight against Ukraine rebels threatens more unrest Posted: 16 May 2014 03:13 PM PDT MARIUPOL, Ukraine (AP) — Steelworkers from plants owned by Ukraine's richest man retook government buildings from pro-Moscow insurgents, reversing the tide of rebellion and lawlessness that has gripped this industrial port and dealing a setback to anti-Kiev forces aspiring to merge with Russia.

CANNES WATCH: Movie about tragedy in the works Posted: 16 May 2014 03:10 PM PDT CANNES, France (AP) — It's not a Hollywood production, but a movie about the Malaysian plane tragedy is in the works and should be in theaters by fall.

CANNES WATCH: Blanchett dazzles, jokes; Weinstein Posted: 16 May 2014 03:05 PM PDT CANNES, France (AP) — The Associated Press is all over the Cannes Film Festival — from its glitzy premieres to the celeb parties and quirky moments in between. Here's what reporters have seen and heard:

Israel seeks to make Yom Kippur a UN holiday Posted: 16 May 2014 03:03 PM PDT UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Israel has launched a campaign calling for the United Nations to recognize Judaism's holiest day, Yom Kippur, as an official holiday.

GM is fined $35 million over deadly defect Posted: 16 May 2014 02:35 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal safety regulators slapped General Motors with a record $35 million fine Friday for taking more than a decade to disclose an ignition-switch defect in millions of cars that has been linked to at least 13 deaths.

5 Things to Know About Financial Fair Play Posted: 16 May 2014 02:33 PM PDT GENEVA (AP) — Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain received the heaviest sanctions Friday when UEFA announced the first set of punishments in its "Financial Fair Play" project to control spending by European football clubs.

Paraguayan journalist shot to death Posted: 16 May 2014 02:32 PM PDT ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — A Paraguayan journalist was shot to death in a crime-ridden northern city bordering Brazil, authorities said Friday.

Bombings kill 10, wound 70 in Kenyan market Posted: 16 May 2014 02:30 PM PDT NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Two bombs killed 10 people and wounded 70 others Friday, tossing bodies into the air at a market in Kenya's capital, while hundreds of British tourists were evacuated from the coastal resort of Mombasa after warnings of an impending attack by Islamic extremists.

Turkey mine survivor blames company for tragedy Posted: 16 May 2014 02:22 PM PDT SAVASTEPE, Turkey (AP) — A survivor of Turkey's worst mining disaster that killed at least 292 people accused mining company officials of negligence, saying Friday outdated oxygen masks were handed out after the explosion and inspections weren't thorough enough. The mining company has vehemently denied any carelessness.

24 killed as Libyan forces battle militias in east Posted: 16 May 2014 02:20 PM PDT TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Fierce fighting in eastern Libya between army troops loyal to a rogue general and two militias killed 24 people Friday, with the country's top military official calling the offensive launched without government approval a "coup."

Republican leaders to block immigration measure Posted: 16 May 2014 02:19 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican leaders intervened Friday to prevent a vote on U.S. immigration legislation, dealing a severe blow to election-year efforts to overhaul the dysfunctional system.

Real Madrid to play Maccabi in Euroleague final Posted: 16 May 2014 02:13 PM PDT MILAN (AP) — Real Madrid beat Spanish rival Barcelona 100-62 to reach the Euroleague final, where it will meet Maccabi Tel Aviv after the Israeli team pulled off a late comeback against CSKA Moscow on Friday in the Final Four.

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