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• Turkey keeps three suspects in custody in mine disaster probe
• Suicide car bomb kills 5 in bar district of north Nigeria's Kano
• Mali sends troops to retake town from Tuareg separatists
• Greece's leftist Syriza party fares well in key local races
• Convicted rogue trader Kerviel arrested in southern France
• As many as 26 Colombian children killed in fire on church bus
• Top Asian News at 12:00 a.m. GMT
• 3-time F1 champion Jack Brabham dies at 88
• CANNES WATCH: Hilary brilliant, Girls get traction
• Pfizer ups offer for AstraZeneca again, to $119B
• French trader arrested after fraud, odyssey
• Bosnia floods trigger landslides, unearth mines
• River Plate wins Argentine first-division title
• Mali: Tuareg rebels take 30 hostages in north
• Renegade Libyan general says parliament suspended
• Juventus finishes with win; Osasuna relegated
• Brazil holds final stadium tests for World Cup
• Nevada Guard's Afghani interpreter a graduate
• Juventus beats Cagliari to set new points record
• CANNES WATCH: Hilary Swank's Versace stunner
• Maccabi beats Real Madrid 98-86 to win Euroleague
• Bus fire in Colombia kills at least 32 children
• Nevada Guard's Afghani interpreter a UNR grad
• Libyan official condemns renegade general's attack
• Canada beats Sweden 3-2 in OT at ice hockey worlds
• Damien Hirst donates pre-historic item for gala
• Ovechkin sustains leg injury at hockey worlds
• St Maarten leader calls violent crime a concern
• Osasuna, Valladolid relegated from Spanish league
• Antigua leader calls for June general elections
• Inmates end revolt, free hostages at Brazil prison
• Partial results: Greek local elections wide open

Turkey keeps three suspects in custody in mine disaster probe Posted: 18 May 2014 01:17 PM PDT By Humeyra Pamuk SOMA, Turkey (Reuters) - A Turkish court ordered three suspects to be kept in custody on Sunday on a provisional charge of "causing multiple deaths" in last week's mine disaster, as the last of the 301 victims were buried. The detentions came five days after a fire sent deadly carbon monoxide coursing through the mine in the western Turkish town of Soma, causing the county's worst ever industrial accident. The disaster has sparked protests across Turkey, directed at mine owners accused of ignoring safety for profit, and at Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan's government, seen as too close to industry bosses and insensitive in its response. An initial report on the possible causes of the accident indicated the fire may have been triggered by coal heating up after it came into contact with the air, Prosecutor Bekir Sahiner told reporters outside the Soma courthouse, rejecting initial reports that a transformer explosion was responsible.

Suicide car bomb kills 5 in bar district of north Nigeria's Kano Posted: 18 May 2014 04:34 PM PDT By Ibrahim Shuaibu KANO (Reuters) - A suicide car bomber killed five people on a street of popular bars and restaurants in the northern Nigerian city of Kano on Sunday evening, in an area mostly inhabited by southern Christians, police said. Kano police spokesman Musa Majiya said the bomber struck Gold Coast Street in the Sabon Gari or "foreign quarter" of the North's biggest city. Soldiers came in to cordon off the place and ambulances were rushing people to hospital," witness Abdul Dafar, who lives a block away from the blast, said, adding that he had seen four dead bodies in the aftermath. There was no immediate claim of responsibility, but blame is likely to fall on violent Islamist group Boko Haram, whose struggle against the Nigerian state has killed thousands over the last five years.

Mali sends troops to retake town from Tuareg separatists Posted: 18 May 2014 03:12 PM PDT By Adama Diarra KIDAL, Mali (Reuters) - Mali sent in troops on Sunday to retake Kidal from Tuareg separatists after six government workers and two civilians were murdered, according to the United Nations, during an attack on the regional governor's office. At least eight soldiers were also killed and around 30 civil servants captured by rebels during clashes that broke out while Prime Minister Moussa Mara was on a visit to the northern town. A spokesman for the separatists denied that anyone had been murdered inside the government building. He told a news conference on Sunday after he moved to Gao, another city in the north, the government had already sent troops, including special forces, to retake Kidal.

Greece's leftist Syriza party fares well in key local races Posted: 18 May 2014 03:13 PM PDT By Renee Maltezou and Deepa Babington ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece's leftist Syriza party performed strongly in key races in the first round of local elections on Sunday, as voters poured out their anger at the government's austerity policies. The vote, along with European Parliament elections a week later, is being closely watched as a gauge of sentiment towards the coalition of Prime Minister Antonis Samaras, which came to power two years ago and holds just a two-seat majority in parliament. Official projections showed Syriza making the run-off in the race for mayor of symbolically important Athens. It also led in the wider Attica region, which includes just under a third of Greece's population.

Convicted rogue trader Kerviel arrested in southern France Posted: 18 May 2014 04:56 PM PDT Convicted rogue trader Jerome Kerviel was arrested in southern France late on Sunday to serve a three-year jail sentence in a high-profile case he has depicted as one individual's struggle against high finance. Kerviel, 37, has spent years fighting charges stemming from massive market bets that brought French bank Societe Generale close to collapse in 2008. He had been required by French judges to report to a French police station by midnight to start serving his sentence, which was confirmed by France's highest appeals court in March. On Sunday afternoon, Kerviel threatened to stay in Italy and appealed to France's president to intervene in his case.

As many as 26 Colombian children killed in fire on church bus Posted: 18 May 2014 01:48 PM PDT As many as 26 people, most believed to be children, were killed and others injured in northern Colombia when fire broke out on a bus taking them to a church event, local media reported. The mayor of the town of Fundacion near the Caribbean coast told Caracol Radio the burned bodies of 26 children had been found and President Juan Manuel Santos lamented on Twitter an accident causing at least 15 deaths. The mayor, Luz Stella Duran, said 40 to 50 children had been traveling on the bus accompanied only by the driver. Around 10 children were receiving medical attention, she said.

Top Asian News at 12:00 a.m. GMT Posted: 18 May 2014 05:02 PM PDT HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam smothered anti-China protests on Sunday with a massive security clampdown after deadly riots triggered by a territorial dispute with Beijing spooked foreign investors and the country's authoritarian leadership alike. As patrol ships from both countries remained locked in a standoff close to a Chinese oil rig in a disputed patch of the South China Sea, Beijing said it had evacuated 3,000 nationals from Vietnam and was sending the first of five ships to pull out others wanting to leave.

3-time F1 champion Jack Brabham dies at 88 Posted: 18 May 2014 04:56 PM PDT BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Three-time Formula One champion Jack Brabham died early Monday at his home on the Gold Coast, the Australian Grand Prix Corporation said. He was 88.

CANNES WATCH: Hilary brilliant, Girls get traction Posted: 18 May 2014 04:54 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:

Pfizer ups offer for AstraZeneca again, to $119B Posted: 18 May 2014 04:50 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. drugmaker Pfizer said Sunday it has raised its offer for British rival AstraZeneca by 15 percent over its last bid, making the stock-and-cash offer worth $118.8 billion.

French trader arrested after fraud, odyssey Posted: 18 May 2014 04:37 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — A Frenchman convicted of one of history's biggest trading frauds returned home to serve prison time after a legal saga that captured the national imagination, a pilgrimage to the pope and a plea for presidential clemency.

Bosnia floods trigger landslides, unearth mines Posted: 18 May 2014 04:30 PM PDT BRCKO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Floodwaters triggered more than 3,000 landslides across the Balkans on Sunday, laying waste to entire towns and villages and disturbing land mines leftover from the region's 1990s war, along with warning signs that marked the unexploded weapons.

River Plate wins Argentine first-division title Posted: 18 May 2014 04:30 PM PDT BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — River Plate won the Argentine first-division title Sunday, defeating Quilmes 5-0 at the club's Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires.

Mali: Tuareg rebels take 30 hostages in north Posted: 18 May 2014 03:56 PM PDT BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Separatist Tuareg rebels launched an assault on the northern Mali city of Kidal over the weekend, killing eight soldiers, storming government buildings and taking 30 hostages in a "declaration of war" on the government, officials said Sunday.

Renegade Libyan general says parliament suspended Posted: 18 May 2014 03:55 PM PDT TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Forces apparently loyal to a renegade Libyan general said they suspended parliament Sunday after earlier leading a military assault against lawmakers, directly challenging the legitimacy of the country's weak central government three years after the overthrow of dictator Moammar Gadhafi. Libya's leadership condemned the attack and vowed to carry on.

Juventus finishes with win; Osasuna relegated Posted: 18 May 2014 03:48 PM PDT The football leagues in Spain and Italy both wrapped up their seasons on Sunday, with some relegation places and spots in European competitions still to be decided.

Brazil holds final stadium tests for World Cup Posted: 18 May 2014 03:36 PM PDT SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian organizers held the final two stadium tests for the World Cup on Sunday, including a game at the troubled Sao Paulo arena that will host the opening match of the tournament in a few weeks.

Nevada Guard's Afghani interpreter a graduate Posted: 18 May 2014 03:25 PM PDT RENO, Nev. (AP) — Aimal Halim used to dream of coming to America when he was working as an interpreter in his native Afghanistan for the Nevada Army National Guard.

Juventus beats Cagliari to set new points record Posted: 18 May 2014 03:23 PM PDT MILAN (AP) — Juventus celebrated its third straight Serie A title with a 3-0 home victory over Cagliari on Sunday to reach 102 points for the season, a record in the major European leagues.

CANNES WATCH: Hilary Swank's Versace stunner Posted: 18 May 2014 03:22 PM PDT CANNES, France (AP) — It was a coup for Donatella Versace: Hilary Swank shone brightly in white on the Cannes red carpet Sunday for the premiere of "The Homesman" with a silk one-shoulder gown from Atelier Versace, twinned with a 1000-watt smile.

Maccabi beats Real Madrid 98-86 to win Euroleague Posted: 18 May 2014 03:19 PM PDT MILAN (AP) — Maccabi Tel Aviv dominated in overtime to beat Real Madrid 98-86 in the Euroleague basketball final on Sunday as the Spanish team lost in the title game for the second successive year.

Bus fire in Colombia kills at least 32 children Posted: 18 May 2014 03:19 PM PDT BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — An overcrowded bus carrying young people home from a church service caught fire on a street in a northern city Sunday and at least 32 children were killed, authorities said.

Nevada Guard's Afghani interpreter a UNR grad Posted: 18 May 2014 03:10 PM PDT RENO, Nev. (AP) — Aimal Halim used to dream of coming to America when he was working as an interpreter in his native Afghanistan for the Nevada Army National Guard.

Libyan official condemns renegade general's attack Posted: 18 May 2014 03:09 PM PDT TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Libya's interim government has condemned an attack on parliament by militias and a claim by a group led by a renegade general that the legislative body has been suspended.

Canada beats Sweden 3-2 in OT at ice hockey worlds Posted: 18 May 2014 02:59 PM PDT MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Defenseman Ryan Ellis scored in overtime to give Canada a 3-2 comeback victory over defending champion Sweden at the at the ice hockey world championship on Sunday, while two goals from Tyler Johnson lifted the United States 3-1 over Finland.

Damien Hirst donates pre-historic item for gala Posted: 18 May 2014 02:51 PM PDT CANNES, France (AP) — Famed British artist Damien Hirst has created a gilded woolly mammoth skeleton encased in a gold tank to be auctioned off at the annual amfAR Cinema Against AIDS gala this week.

Ovechkin sustains leg injury at hockey worlds Posted: 18 May 2014 02:42 PM PDT MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin was taken to a hospital with a right leg injury Sunday after colliding with an opponent during Russia's game against Germany at the ice hockey world championships.

St Maarten leader calls violent crime a concern Posted: 18 May 2014 02:40 PM PDT PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten (AP) — St. Maarten's prime minister expressed concerns Sunday over a recent spate of violent crime that has been making headlines in the tiny Dutch Caribbean country.

Osasuna, Valladolid relegated from Spanish league Posted: 18 May 2014 02:35 PM PDT BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Osasuna and Valladolid were relegated on the final day of the Spanish league season on Sunday and will join the already doomed Real Betis in the second division next season.

Antigua leader calls for June general elections Posted: 18 May 2014 02:23 PM PDT ST. JOHN'S, Antigua (AP) — The leader of Antigua & Barbuda has called for general elections next month.

Inmates end revolt, free hostages at Brazil prison Posted: 18 May 2014 02:18 PM PDT SAO PAULO (AP) — Inmates released four prison officers Sunday after holding them hostage for more than a day during an uprising at a Brazilian penitentiary in the northeastern city of Aracaju. Authorities said they had met the rebellious inmates' main demand that some prisoners be transferred to other jails.

Partial results: Greek local elections wide open Posted: 18 May 2014 02:05 PM PDT ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek local elections were wide open in the first round Sunday, with the biggest seats still up for grabs, according to partial results.

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