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• Egypt calls for Gaza ceasefire as fighting rages
• Forces from Libyan city of Misrata say they seized Tripoli airport
• Bombs kill at least 35 across Iraq a day after mosque shooting
• Merkel says tightening Ukraine-Russian border is key to peace deal
• China rejects U.S. criticism over jet encounter
• Niger minister arrested in 'baby-trafficking' investigation
• US Geological Survey: 6.6 earthquake in Chile
• Munoz shoots 63, trails Ryu by 4
• Briton in Sierra Leone tests positive for Ebola
• Ryu bids for wire-to-wire win at Canadian Open
• Magnitude 6.6 quake hits central Chile, no damage reported
• Springboks survive huge scare in Argentina
• Strong 6.6-magnitude quake jolts central Chile: USGS
• Day, Furyk tied for lead at The Barclays
• Malaga beats Bilbao 1-0 to kick off Spanish league
• UK police interview Cliff Richard over sex crime allegation
• US Geological Survey reports. 6.6-magnitude earthquake in Valparaiso, Chile
• Israeli airstrike collapses Gaza apartment tower
• Mane's late goal gives Sporting win over Arouca
• Bolt clocks 9.98 to win 100 race in Warsaw
• Iceland raises volcano alert to red
• Kvitova takes 2nd Connecticut Open title
• Rival rallies as peace returns to Ferguson
• Lucky Springboks edge Pumas in Salta thriller
• Olympiakos beats Niki 3-1 in season opener
• Hawthorn stages 2nd-half comeback to beat Geelong
• Federer's confidence soaring before US Open
• Tropical depression forms, aims for Bahamas
• Movistar wins team time trial to start Vuelta
• 35 Nigeria police 'missing' after Boko Haram raid
• Airlines on alert as eruption begins in Iceland
• Chelsea secures 2nd straight win; Arsenal draws
• Tropical depression forms in Caribbean, could become hurricane
• Top Asian News at 9:30 p.m. GMT

Egypt calls for Gaza ceasefire as fighting rages Posted: 23 Aug 2014 03:09 PM PDT By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Yasmine Saleh GAZA/CAIRO (Reuters) - Egypt called on Israel and the Palestinians on Saturday to halt hostilities and resume peace talks, but both sides kept up attacks, including an Israeli air strike which destroyed a residential tower block in the center of Gaza City. Hamas militants also fired rockets at Israel, hitting the southern city of Beersheba, where two people were hurt, police said. At least two rockets were also fired from Lebanon into northern Israel but it was not initially clear who fired them, Lebanese and Israeli sources said. Initial reports said 17 people were wounded in the attack on the 13-storey Gaza building, local health officials said.

Forces from Libyan city of Misrata say they seized Tripoli airport Posted: 23 Aug 2014 02:21 PM PDT By Heba al-Shibani and Feras Bosalum TRIPOLI/BENGHAZI Libya (Reuters) - Forces from the Libyan city of Misrata on Saturday seized Tripoli's main airport after more than a month of fighting with a rival group, a Misrata spokesman said. Pictures on social media purportedly showed Misrata fighters celebrating at the terminal building and standing on civilian planes in what, if confirmed, would be a big development in the battle to control the capital. Arab channels Jazeera and Al-Arabiya also said Misrata forces were controlling the airport, although Reuters was unable immediately to access the area. War planes had earlier struck Misrata positions in Tripoli in an attack claimed by renegade general Khalifa Haftar.

Bombs kill at least 35 across Iraq a day after mosque shooting Posted: 23 Aug 2014 09:44 AM PDT By Ahmed Rasheed and Isabel Coles BAGHDAD/ARBIL Iraq (Reuters) - Bombings across Iraq killed at least 35 people in attacks that appeared to be revenge for an assault on a Sunni mosque that has deepened sectarian conflict. A bomb also exploded in the northern city of Arbil on Saturday, a rare attack unsettling the relative stability the capital of the semi-autonomous Kurdish region has enjoyed. In Baghdad, a bomber rammed a vehicle into an intelligence headquarters, killing at least eight people, police and medical sources said. Near Tikrit, a suicide bomber driving a military Humvee packed with explosives attacked a gathering of soldiers and Shi'ite militias overnight, killing nine.

Merkel says tightening Ukraine-Russian border is key to peace deal Posted: 23 Aug 2014 08:27 AM PDT By Natalia Zinets and Richard Balmforth KIEV (Reuters) - - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday the standoff over Ukraine could be solved but only if control was tightened over the Ukraine-Russia border across which, the West alleges, Russia has been funnelling arms to help a separatist rebellion. Merkel was visiting Kiev as a prelude to a meeting next week between the Russian and Ukrainian leaders that diplomats say is the best chance in months of a peace deal in eastern Ukraine, where government forces are fighting pro-Moscow rebels. NATO has alleged Russia's military is active inside Ukraine helping the rebels, and Moscow angered Kiev and its Western allies by sending an aid convoy into Ukraine against Kiev's wishes.

China rejects U.S. criticism over jet encounter Posted: 23 Aug 2014 10:19 AM PDT China on Saturday called US criticism of an approach by one of its jets to a US Navy patrol plane off the Chinese coast earlier this week "completely groundless" and said its pilot had maintained a safe distance from the US aircraft. The strongly-worded statement attributed to Ministry of National Defense spokesman Yang Yujun was a response to a diplomatic complaint the Pentagon filed with Beijing on Friday. The complaint concerned an August 19 encounter about 215 km (135 miles) east of China's Hainan Island in which a Chinese fighter jet came within meters (yards) of a US P-8 Poseidon anti-submarine and reconnaissance plane and, the US claimed, performed acrobatic maneuvers around it. In its statement, the Chinese defense ministry said the J-11 jet was conducting routine checks and described the pilot's actions as professional.

Niger minister arrested in 'baby-trafficking' investigation Posted: 23 Aug 2014 02:23 PM PDT Niger's agriculture minister has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a baby-trafficking network, a spokesman for his political party and legal sources said on Saturday. The arrest of Abdou Labo, a senior figure in President Mahamadou Issoufou's ruling coalition, comes after 17 people, including his wife and the spouses of other politicians, were arrested in June as part of a police investigation. Following the arrest of his wife, Labo, who is one of five ministers of state in the 36-member government, denied any involvement in trafficking. Kabirou Adamou, spokesman for Labo's Democratic and Social Convention (CDS) party, said: "We had a party meeting this morning.

US Geological Survey: 6.6 earthquake in Chile Posted: 23 Aug 2014 04:54 PM PDT SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A 6.6-magnitude earthquake rocked the region around Valparaiso, Chile on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported.

Munoz shoots 63, trails Ryu by 4 Posted: 23 Aug 2014 04:53 PM PDT LONDON, Ontario (AP) — After dunking her ball in the water, Azahara Munoz later rebounded to shoot a 9-under 63 Saturday to vault into contention at the Canadian Pacific Women's Open.

Briton in Sierra Leone tests positive for Ebola Posted: 23 Aug 2014 04:51 PM PDT A British national in Sierra Leone has tested positive for Ebola, the Department of Health in London said Saturday, the first person from the country to have contracted the virus in a recent, devastating outbreak. Officials in London added that they were providing consular assistance to the person, who has not been officially identified. He was reportedly set to be flown back to Britain for treatment in the next couple of days. Britain's Department of Health did not immediately respond to a request to confirm the report.

Ryu bids for wire-to-wire win at Canadian Open Posted: 23 Aug 2014 04:46 PM PDT South Korea's Ryu So-Yeon fired a five-under par 67 Saturday to set a 54-hole tournament record and grab a four-shot lead after three rounds of the LPGA Canadian Women's Open. Ninth-ranked Ryu, the 2011 US Women's Open champion, stood on 20-under 196 entering the final round at Ontario's London Hunt and Country Club. Ryu is bidding for a wire-to-wire victory, having led by five shots after 36 holes following a course record 63 in the opening round, and trying to snap a win drought of more than two years. "It's a really tough time for me," Ryu said.

Magnitude 6.6 quake hits central Chile, no damage reported Posted: 23 Aug 2014 04:45 PM PDT A strong, magnitude 6.6 quake hit central Chile on Saturday afternoon, shaking buildings and causing power outages in the capital, Santiago, but there were no reports of damage. Most of Chile's copper mines are in the north of the country, which was not affected by the quake. The relatively shallow quake was felt as far away as southern Chile and western Argentina.

Springboks survive huge scare in Argentina Posted: 23 Aug 2014 04:42 PM PDT SALTA, Argentina (AP) — South Africa survived a huge scare from Argentina to sneak a 33-31 win in the Rugby Championship on Saturday with a penalty by replacement flyhalf Morne Steyn three minutes from the end.

Strong 6.6-magnitude quake jolts central Chile: USGS Posted: 23 Aug 2014 04:37 PM PDT A strong 6.6-magnitude earthquake jolted central Chile on Saturday, US geologists said, though there were no immediate reports of fatalities or serious damage. The quake struck at 6:32 pm (2232 GMT) about 108 kilometers (67 miles) northwest of the capital Santiago, at a depth of 32 kilometers. The national emergency office ONEMI, which put the strength of the quake at magnitude 6.4, said the temblor shook Santiago and five other regions in the South American nation. Chile is one of the most seismically active countries in the world, and is located in the so-called Ring of Fire area of the Pacific Ocean basin.

Day, Furyk tied for lead at The Barclays Posted: 23 Aug 2014 04:36 PM PDT PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) — Jim Furyk doesn't see another chance to fail, only another chance to win.

Malaga beats Bilbao 1-0 to kick off Spanish league Posted: 23 Aug 2014 04:31 PM PDT BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Malaga held on to beat Athletic Bilbao 1-0 to kick off the Spanish league on Saturday after new coach Javi Gracia's winning debut was almost spoiled by two of his players earning red cards in a wild finale.

UK police interview Cliff Richard over sex crime allegation Posted: 23 Aug 2014 04:10 PM PDT British police interviewed veteran singer Cliff Richard, one of the country's most successful entertainers, on Saturday in connection with an alleged historic sex crime, his spokesman said. Richard, a household name in Britain since the 1950s through hits such as "Living Doll" and "Devil Woman", met officers voluntarily and was interviewed under caution but not arrested or charged. The interview came after his luxury apartment in Sunningdale, Berkshire, southern England, was last week searched by police over "an allegation of a sexual nature" involving a boy under 16 dating back to the 1980s. British media have reported that it relates to an alleged incident at a rally by US preacher Billy Graham in Sheffield, northern England, in 1985.

US Geological Survey reports. 6.6-magnitude earthquake in Valparaiso, Chile Posted: 23 Aug 2014 03:58 PM PDT SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — US Geological Survey reports. 6.6-magnitude earthquake in Valparaiso, Chile.

Israeli airstrike collapses Gaza apartment tower Posted: 23 Aug 2014 03:54 PM PDT GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel bombed an apartment tower in downtown Gaza City on Saturday, collapsing the 12-story building in an unprecedented strike, while Hamas kept up heavy rocket fire that sent more Israelis fleeing border areas close to Gaza.

Mane's late goal gives Sporting win over Arouca Posted: 23 Aug 2014 03:51 PM PDT LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Carlos Mane scored in stoppage time to give Sporting Lisbon a 1-0 win over Arouca on Saturday, after former Manchester United forward Nani missed a penalty.

Bolt clocks 9.98 to win 100 race in Warsaw Posted: 23 Aug 2014 03:49 PM PDT WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Usain Bolt ran a 100-meter race in under 10 seconds for the first time this year, clocking 9.98 for a comfortable victory at the Kamila Skolimowska Memorial on Saturday.

Iceland raises volcano alert to red Posted: 23 Aug 2014 03:44 PM PDT Iceland raised its alert over the nation's largest volcanic system to red on Saturday, banning all air traffic in the area, as experts deemed imminent the risk for an eruption. A major explosion at the Bardarbunga volcano could signal a replay of the global travel chaos triggered when another Icelandic peak blew four years ago, creating a massive ash cloud across Europe. On Saturday afternoon, the Icelandic Met Office (IMO) said it believed there was a small sub-glacial eruption, but in the late evening it confirmed there was no evidence of volcanic activity. "Presently there are no signs of ongoing volcanic activity," IMO said on its website.

Kvitova takes 2nd Connecticut Open title Posted: 23 Aug 2014 03:39 PM PDT NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova appears ready to make a run at her second Grand Slam title this summer.

Rival rallies as peace returns to Ferguson Posted: 23 Aug 2014 03:36 PM PDT Rival rallies brought people to the streets Saturday in a Missouri town, two weeks after the fatal shooting of an unarmed black teenager by a white police officer. Michael Brown's funeral, set to take place Monday, is likely to be a focal point for more demonstrations by angry protesters demanding that Darren Wilson, the policeman who pulled the trigger, face justice.

Lucky Springboks edge Pumas in Salta thriller Posted: 23 Aug 2014 03:10 PM PDT Morne Steyn kicked a penalty three minutes from time to give South Africa a lucky 33-31 win over Argentina Saturday in a Rugby Championship thriller. Trailing by 12 points after 56 minutes, the Springboks lifted themselves off the floor to snatch victory and take a one-point lead over title-holders New Zealand after two rounds. It was another case of so near and yet so far for the Pumas as they remain winless after 14 matches in the southern hemisphere championship. A stong wind favoured Argentina in the first half and early pressure from the hosts culminated in fly-half Nicolas Sanchez kicking a close-range penalty.

Olympiakos beats Niki 3-1 in season opener Posted: 23 Aug 2014 03:05 PM PDT ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Defending champion Olympiakos scored three times in the opening 32 minutes to open its Greek league sseason with a 3-1 victory against newcomer Niki Volos.

Hawthorn stages 2nd-half comeback to beat Geelong Posted: 23 Aug 2014 02:56 PM PDT MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The defending champion Hawthorn Hawks staged a second-half comeback to record only their second win in 13 recent attempts against Geelong, beating the Cats 14.10 (94) to 11.5 (71) in the Australian Football League.

Federer's confidence soaring before US Open Posted: 23 Aug 2014 02:56 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — The question made Roger Federer smile.

Tropical depression forms, aims for Bahamas Posted: 23 Aug 2014 02:55 PM PDT NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — A tropical depression formed over the Turks and Caicos Islands on Saturday as it headed toward the Bahamas and dumped heavy rains on parts of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, according to the U.S. Hurricane Center.

Movistar wins team time trial to start Vuelta Posted: 23 Aug 2014 02:44 PM PDT JEREZ, Spain (AP) — Movistar won the team time trial to start the Spanish Vuelta on Saturday, giving Nairo Quintana an early edge over the other candidates to win the three-week grand tour.

35 Nigeria police 'missing' after Boko Haram raid Posted: 23 Aug 2014 02:36 PM PDT Thirty-five Nigerian police officers deployed to a training academy in the remote northeast are missing after a Boko Haram attack on the facility earlier this week, a spokesman said Saturday. The Islamists attacked the academy just outside the town of Gwoza on Wednesday. Boko Haram seized Gwoza earlier this month, but the military has said it is preparing an offensive to retake the town in Borno state. "Thirty-five policemen who are still missing from the facility as a result of the latest attack are being searched for with very promising prospects of locating them," national police spokesman Emmanuel Ojukwu said in a statement.

Airlines on alert as eruption begins in Iceland Posted: 23 Aug 2014 02:34 PM PDT REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — Iceland's Bardarbunga volcano burst forth with a small eruption Saturday under the ice of Europe's largest glacier, scientists said, prompting the country to close airspace over the area.

Chelsea secures 2nd straight win; Arsenal draws Posted: 23 Aug 2014 02:33 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Chelsea welcomed back club great Didier Drogba to Stamford Bridge on Saturday but it was another striker who maintained the team's winning start to the Premier League season.

Tropical depression forms in Caribbean, could become hurricane Posted: 23 Aug 2014 02:33 PM PDT A tropical depression formed over the Turks and Caicos Islands on Saturday after drenching Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, and could become a hurricane as it moves over the warm open waters near the Bahamas, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. A tropical storm warning was issued for the Turks and Caicos islands and the southeast and central Bahamas as the weather system passed about 75 miles (120 km) northeast of Great Inagua island, with winds gusting over 35 miles an hour (55 km per hour). An Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft "found a well-defined circulation this afternoon," the NHC reported on Saturday. Heavy rain fell overnight and into Saturday in Puerto Rico and several towns were under a flash flood watch.

Top Asian News at 9:30 p.m. GMT Posted: 23 Aug 2014 02:32 PM PDT SRINAGAR, India (AP) — India and Pakistan traded gunfire in the disputed Kashmir region on Saturday, killing two villagers on each side and wounding several others, officials said. Dharmendra Pareek, a top official with India's paramilitary force, said Indian forces retaliated after Pakistani troops fired guns and mortar rounds on more than a dozen Indian border posts and at least three villages in the Ranbir Singh Pura region.

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