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• Families evacuate Benghazi as renegade Libyan general vows more attacks
• Cairo bomb wounds at least three at pro-Sisi rally: sources
• Sudan arrests opposition leader al-Mahdi, could face death penalty
• Bissau presidential frontrunner calls for peace on eve of vote
• Gunfight erupts in Mali's Kidal as PM visits
• Mexico captures leader of drug gang in violent state
• Fugitive arrested at Puerto Rico mall; dozens flee
• APNewsBreak: Chicago activist may plead guilty
• South Korea-born bishop consecrated in New York
• Hyundai recalling 137,500 Tucson SUVs
• Haiti church hopes for leads in slain missionary
• Fremantle mark Pavlich milestone with AFL win
• Atletico wins Spanish title with 1-1 draw at Barca
• Barcelona's winning era comes to an end
• 14-man Sharks show mettle to beat Crusaders
• CDC: MERS virus spread in US, but 2nd man not sick
• Lille grabs last Champions League spot
• Van Gaal praises Van Persie, quiet on Man U move
• Libyan military bans Benghazi flights after attack
• Blake fails in UK to break Bolt's 150m record
• CANNES WATCH: Hayek stands out with dress, message
• Unauthorized "Saint Laurent" shows YSL's dark side
• Greek vote on water sell-off is not sanctioned
• CANNES WATCH: Hayek's nod, Baruchel's 'Star Wars'
• Louis Vuitton flexes royal muscles in Monaco
• CANNES WATCH: Depardieu reads 'Prophet' poetry
• Bayern beats Dortmund 2-0 in German Cup final
• Sudan opposition leader arrested
• Netherlands-Ecuador ends 1-1 in World Cup tuneup
• AP PHOTOS: Historic floods inundate Balkans
• Di Natale ends football career with a hat trick

Families evacuate Benghazi as renegade Libyan general vows more attacks Posted: 17 May 2014 03:55 PM PDT By Ayman al-Warfalli and Ulf Laessing ABYAR/TRIPOLI, Libya (Reuters) - The self-declared Libyan National Army led by a renegade general told civilians on Saturday to leave parts of Benghazi before it launched a fresh attack on Islamist militants, a day after dozens were killed in the worst clashes in the city for months. Families could be seen packing up and driving away from western districts of the port city where Islamist militants and LNA forces led by retired General Khalifa Haftar fought for hours on Friday. Dressed in military uniform, Hafter - whom the speaker of parliament accused of plotting a coup - said his troops had temporarily withdrawn from Benghazi for tactical reasons.

Cairo bomb wounds at least three at pro-Sisi rally: sources Posted: 17 May 2014 04:14 PM PDT By Shadia Nasralla CAIRO (Reuters) - A bomb wounded at least three people at a Cairo election rally for presidential frontrunner Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Saturday, security sources said, underscoring Egypt's instability nearly a year after he toppled Islamist leader Mohamed Mursi. A man riding on a motorcycle threw the homemade device in the direction of Sisi supporters at the street gathering of about 150 people in a north-eastern district of the capital, the sources said. Former army chief Sisi, who was not present, is expected to win the election on May 26-27, after gaining the support of many Egyptians who backed his ouster of Mursi after mass protests against his rule. Sisi has avoided public appearances during his election campaign, apparently for security reasons.

Sudan arrests opposition leader al-Mahdi, could face death penalty Posted: 17 May 2014 03:44 PM PDT By Khalid Abdel Aziz KHARTOUM (Reuters) - Sudanese opposition leader Sadiq al-Mahdi was arrested on Saturday on charges that could lead to the death penalty, a government official said, a move that could hurt efforts to ease political tensions before elections due next year. Al-Mahdi, a former prime minister in Sudan's last elected civilian government, is the head of the Umma Party, the most prominent party opposing President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, who ousted him in 1989. The public prosecutor had in the past days already opened an investigation into accusations that he insulted state security forces over a surge in violence in the troubled Darfur region. A government official, who declined to be named, confirmed al-Mahdi's arrest and the possible punishment he could face and said the investigations into him would start on Sunday.

Bissau presidential frontrunner calls for peace on eve of vote Posted: 17 May 2014 02:32 PM PDT By Alberto Dabo BISSAU (Reuters) - The frontrunner in Guinea-Bissau's election ended his campaign by calling for peace as the coup-prone West African country prepared for a Sunday vote meant bring political stability and renew cooperation with donors and investors. Former finance minister Jose Mario Vaz, candidate of the dominant party African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC), secured more than 40 percent of the vote in the first round. In the runoff he faces Nuno Gomes Nabiam, an independent candidate backed by the army and the country's balanta electorate.

Gunfight erupts in Mali's Kidal as PM visits Posted: 17 May 2014 01:02 PM PDT By Adama Diarra KIDAL, Mali (Reuters) - A gunbattle erupted between the Malian army and MNLA Tuareg separatists in the northern city of Kidal on Saturday shortly before a visit by the prime minister, an army source and an MNLA spokesman said. Mali's new prime minister, Moussa Mara, landed in the city for the first time since his appointment last month as he seeks to revive long-delayed peace talks with armed groups seeking autonomy for a region of northern Mali they call Azawad. A spokesman for the MNLA said the gunfight began on Saturday morning after the army opened fire on their barracks following pro-independence protests in the city. "They were the first to fire and they aimed at our position and we responded," said MNLA spokesman Attaye Ag Mohamed in Kidal, speaking over occasional bursts of gunfire.

Mexico captures leader of drug gang in violent state Posted: 17 May 2014 04:31 PM PDT The Mexican government said on Saturday it had captured the leader of a drug gang allied with a dangerous cartel in the violent southwestern state of Guerrero. Mexican police arrested Leonor Nava, boss of Los Rojos (The Reds) in Tecpan de Galeana northwest of the beach resort of Acapulco, the biggest city in Guerrero, National Security Commissioner Monte Alejandro Rubido told a news conference. Los Rojos are allies of the Beltran Leyva drug cartel, which fractured into several groups after its leader Arturo Beltran Leyva was killed by marines in 2009.

Fugitive arrested at Puerto Rico mall; dozens flee Posted: 17 May 2014 04:55 PM PDT SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico police say a federal fugitive has been arrested at the largest mall in the Caribbean after a scuffle with authorities that frightened dozens of shoppers who fled the scene.

APNewsBreak: Chicago activist may plead guilty Posted: 17 May 2014 04:48 PM PDT DETROIT (AP) — A Chicago activist might plead guilty in Detroit to failing to tell U.S. immigration officials about her conviction in a deadly bombing in Israel in 1969, her attorney said Saturday.

South Korea-born bishop consecrated in New York Posted: 17 May 2014 04:43 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — A South Korea-born diocesan has been installed as the suffragan bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New York.

Hyundai recalling 137,500 Tucson SUVs Posted: 17 May 2014 04:41 PM PDT DETROIT (AP) — Hyundai Motor Co. is recalling 137,500 Tucson SUVs because the air bags aren't correctly mounted to the steering wheel.

Haiti church hopes for leads in slain missionary Posted: 17 May 2014 04:18 PM PDT PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Members of a church in Haiti said on Saturday that an American missionary slain in his home this week was well liked and called on police to find his killer.

Fremantle mark Pavlich milestone with AFL win Posted: 17 May 2014 04:11 PM PDT MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Fremantle celebrated captain Matthew Pavlich's 300th match with a 13.18 (96) to 9.10 (64) win over Geelong in the weekend's ninth round of the Australian Football League.

Atletico wins Spanish title with 1-1 draw at Barca Posted: 17 May 2014 03:58 PM PDT BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Atletico Madrid dramatically secured its first Spanish league title in 18 years by rallying for a 1-1 draw at Barcelona on Saturday.

Barcelona's winning era comes to an end Posted: 17 May 2014 03:49 PM PDT BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — There was no denying that something bigger than Barcelona's Spanish league title defense came to an end on Saturday.

14-man Sharks show mettle to beat Crusaders Posted: 17 May 2014 03:47 PM PDT WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The Sharks showed fortitude that might carry them to their first Super Rugby title when, reduced to 14 for most of the match and to 13 in the second half, they beat the Crusaders 30-25 in a round in which the campaigns of their closest rivals suffered setbacks.

CDC: MERS virus spread in US, but 2nd man not sick Posted: 17 May 2014 03:40 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Health officials reported Saturday what appears to be the first time that a mysterious Middle East virus has spread from one person to another in the United States.

Lille grabs last Champions League spot Posted: 17 May 2014 03:32 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — Titleholder Paris Saint-Germain broke the record for most victories in a French league season with a 4-0 win over Montpellier while Lille secured the last Champions League berth by finishing third on Saturday.

Van Gaal praises Van Persie, quiet on Man U move Posted: 17 May 2014 03:20 PM PDT AMSTERDAM (AP) — Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal was full of praise for captain Robin van Persie after his breathtaking volley secured a 1-1 draw with Ecuador in a friendly on Saturday.

Libyan military bans Benghazi flights after attack Posted: 17 May 2014 03:18 PM PDT TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Libya's military banned flights Saturday over the eastern city of Benghazi, a day after troops loyal to a rogue general attacked Islamist militias in violence that killed 51 people, authorities and medical officials said.

Blake fails in UK to break Bolt's 150m record Posted: 17 May 2014 03:17 PM PDT MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Former world champion Yohan Blake failed in a bid to break training partner Usain Bolt's 150-meter world best at the Manchester CityGames on Saturday.

CANNES WATCH: Hayek stands out with dress, message Posted: 17 May 2014 03:17 PM PDT CANNES, France (AP) — With a fuchsia strapless dress that accentuated her voluptuous figure, Salma Hayek was already guaranteed to turn heads on the Cannes red carpet.

Unauthorized "Saint Laurent" shows YSL's dark side Posted: 17 May 2014 03:14 PM PDT CANNES, France (AP) — His surviving gay lover Pierre Berge didn't want this film to see the light of day.

Greek vote on water sell-off is not sanctioned Posted: 17 May 2014 03:12 PM PDT THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greece's second largest city, and 10 of the other 13 municipalities comprising the Thessaloniki Metropolitan Area, will hold a "referendum" on whether to privatize the Thessaloniki Water Authority (EYATH) on Sunday, despite a government warning that it considers the vote to be illegal.

CANNES WATCH: Hayek's nod, Baruchel's 'Star Wars' Posted: 17 May 2014 03:11 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:

Louis Vuitton flexes royal muscles in Monaco Posted: 17 May 2014 03:04 PM PDT MONACO (AP) — Louis Vuitton flexed its royal muscles on Saturday, decamping from Paris to Monaco for a colorful, '60s-infused "resort" collection that trumpeted the age-old case maker's links with the ruling Grimaldi family.

CANNES WATCH: Depardieu reads 'Prophet' poetry Posted: 17 May 2014 03:02 PM PDT CANNES, France (AP) — Gerard Depardieu is in Cannes for a screening of his hotly anticipated film "Welcome To New York," about disgraced former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Khan, but he also was on hand to support Salma Hayek for her film "The Prophet."

Bayern beats Dortmund 2-0 in German Cup final Posted: 17 May 2014 02:56 PM PDT BERLIN (AP) — Arjen Robben and Thomas Mueller struck in extra time for Bayern Munich to beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in the German Cup final on Saturday, giving their side the double in Pep Guardiola's first season in charge.

Sudan opposition leader arrested Posted: 17 May 2014 02:45 PM PDT CAIRO (AP) — A prominent Sudanese opposition leader was arrested from his home in the Sudanese capital Khartoum after he made remarks criticizing the government's security policy in the war-torn region of Darfur, a member of his party said Saturday.

Netherlands-Ecuador ends 1-1 in World Cup tuneup Posted: 17 May 2014 02:44 PM PDT AMSTERDAM (AP) — Robin van Persie scored with a trademark left-foot volley to give a new-look Netherlands a 1-1 draw with Ecuador in a pre-World Cup friendly on Saturday.

AP PHOTOS: Historic floods inundate Balkans Posted: 17 May 2014 02:24 PM PDT In Bosnia and Serbia, days of torrential rains have triggered the worst floods to hit the region since records began 120 years ago.

Di Natale ends football career with a hat trick Posted: 17 May 2014 02:23 PM PDT Antonio Di Natale scored a hat trick to help Udinese draw 3-3 against Sampdoria in its last Serie A match on Saturday, then announced he was going back on his decision to retire this year.

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