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• U.S. general says cannot rule out larger ground role in Iraq
• Turkish reluctance hurts U.S. plans for coalition against Islamic State
• Polls show Scottish opponents of independence with slight lead ahead of vote
• Exclusive: South Korea's Park says door open for talks with North
• Brazil poll shows Silva ahead of Rousseff for October election
• Citing security threat, Obama expands U.S. role fighting Ebola
• Top Asian News at 12:00 a.m. GMT
• Who are the 'terrorists' the world needs to fight?
• APNewsBreak: Chicago DEA chief heading to DC
• Russia places billionaire Yevtushenkov under house arrest
• Mexico airlifts tourists after Hurricane Odile
• Thai police search for clues after 2 Brits slain
• McIlroy wins PGA player of the year award
• Obama's Ebola response: Is it enough and in time?
• Canada senator's trial risks scuttling Tory re-election
• Cardinals minor leaguer Medina suspended 50 games
• Seven police dead in Colombia ambush
• Top general: US ground troops possible in Iraq
• Canadian student suspended for selling bootleg soda
• Floods, storms and quakes uproot 22 million in 2013, numbers to rise
• Madrid starts Champions League defense in style
• The theatre of fashion, and why you need to be there
• Scottish support for independence rises to 48 percent
• Syrian rebels seize UN weapons in the Golan: ambassador
• 67 South Africans dead in Lagos building collapse
• FIBA: Players can wear religious head coverings
• Ditching cars for buses, bikes best way to cut city pollution : study
• Canada's youngest serial killer gets life sentence
• Martin Crowe in new cancer battle
• U.S. general says cannot rule out larger ground role in Iraq
• FARC rebel ambush kills 7 police in Colombia
• Rio organizers announce Olympic ticket prices
• UN leader begins term during period of 'tumult'
• Survey finds skepticism about trade's benefits
• U.S. Congress pushes ahead with bid to arm Syrian rebels
• King Richard III died painfully on battlefield
• Tevez helps Juventus beat Malmo 2-0 in Champs Lg

U.S. general says cannot rule out larger ground role in Iraq Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:00 PM PDT By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The most senior U.S. military officer raised the possibility on Tuesday that American troops might need to take on a larger role in Iraq's ground war against Islamic State militants, but the White House stressed they would not deploy on a combat mission. General Martin Dempsey, chairman of the U.S. military's Joint Chiefs of Staff, said there was no intention now to place American military advisers on the ground in direct combat. U.S. assistance is taking other forms, including air strikes. ...

Turkish reluctance hurts U.S. plans for coalition against Islamic State Posted: 16 Sep 2014 01:09 PM PDT By Jonny Hogg and Nick Tattersall ANKARA/ISTANBUL (Reuters) - When Washington takes its bombing campaign against Islamic State fighters into Syria, the most it can probably hope for from one of its closest allies in the region will be grudging consent. Turkey, a NATO member with a big U.S. air base and long borders with both Iraq and Syria, has made clear that it is still unconvinced by U.S. President Barack Obama's plans to bomb Islamic State fighters in two of its neighbors. ...

Polls show Scottish opponents of independence with slight lead ahead of vote Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:14 PM PDT By Guy Faulconbridge and Alistair Smout EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Scottish supporters of staying in the United Kingdom are 4 percentage points ahead of secessionists with just a day to go before Scots vote in an independence referendum, three different opinion polls showed. The United Kingdom's fate remains uncertain as the three surveys - from pollsters ICM, Opinium and Survation - showed support for Scottish independence at 48 percent compared to 52 percent backing union. The polls found 8 to 14 percent of Scotland's 4. ...

Exclusive: South Korea's Park says door open for talks with North Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:10 PM PDT By Jean Yoon and Tony Munroe SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean President Park Geun-hye, thwarted so far in ambitious plans to begin the process of reunifying the Korean peninsula, said the door is open for talks with the North during the upcoming U.N. General Assembly. However, Park said in an interview that Pyongyang must show sincerity in seeking a constructive dialogue and "walk the talk" in taking up South Korea's offers for engagement aimed at ending a deadlock after a decade of warming ties. North Korea will send its foreign minister, Ri Su Yong, to the U.N. ...

Brazil poll shows Silva ahead of Rousseff for October election Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:47 PM PDT BRASILIA (Reuters) - Opposition candidate Marina Silva has increased her lead slightly over President Dilma Rousseff in an expected second-round runoff to Brazil's election next month, a new poll showed on Tuesday. The survey by the Ibope polling firm said Silva's support among voters in a simulated runoff was unchanged at 43 percent, but Rousseff has slipped two percentage points to 40 percent since the previous poll last week. In first-round voting, scheduled for Oct. ...

Citing security threat, Obama expands U.S. role fighting Ebola Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:28 PM PDT By Jeff Mason and James Harding Giahyue ATLANTA/MONROVIA (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Tuesday called West Africa's deadly Ebola outbreak a looming threat to global security and announced a major expansion of the U.S. role in trying to halt its spread, including deployment of 3,000 troops to the region. "The reality is that this epidemic is going to get worse before it gets better," Obama said at the Atlanta headquarters of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "But, right now, the world still has an opportunity to save countless lives. ...

Top Asian News at 12:00 a.m. GMT Posted: 16 Sep 2014 05:02 PM PDT WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Thousands of Fijians are awaiting their first chance to vote in eight years Wednesday in an election that promises to finally restore democracy to the South Pacific nation of 900,000. Yet plenty of questions remain about how far military ruler Voreqe Bainimarama has tilted the outcome in his favor. Bainimarama is running as a candidate and polls indicate his party is by far the most popular of the seven contesting the election.

Who are the 'terrorists' the world needs to fight? Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:49 PM PDT Beirut (AFP) - From Washington and Paris to Tehran and Damascus, it seems everyone agrees on the growing need to fight "terrorism". What exactly the word means is another matter entirely.

APNewsBreak: Chicago DEA chief heading to DC Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:46 PM PDT CHICAGO (AP) — The head of the Drug Enforcement Administration's Chicago division, who has drawn attention to the growing influence of Mexican cartels in the American heartland, is leaving to take one of the agency's top posts in Washington, D.C., a DEA official said Tuesday.

Russia places billionaire Yevtushenkov under house arrest Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:43 PM PDT Moscow (AFP) - Russian authorities said Tuesday they had placed a top billionaire, Vladimir Yevtushenkov, under house arrest pending the results of an investigation of charges against him of money-laundering.

Mexico airlifts tourists after Hurricane Odile Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:39 PM PDT The Mexican government prepared to begin airlifting tens of thousands of stranded tourists out of the hurricane-ravaged resort area of Los Cabos on Tuesday, as residents picked up the pieces of shattered, flooded homes.

Thai police search for clues after 2 Brits slain Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:38 PM PDT BANGKOK (AP) — Police on a scenic Thai resort island searched hotels and workers' residences Tuesday looking for clues into the slayings of two British tourists whose nearly naked, battered bodies were found on a beach a day earlier.

McIlroy wins PGA player of the year award Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:37 PM PDT PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida (AP) — Rory McIlroy is the Vardon Trophy winner and the PGA of America's player of the year for the second time.

Obama's Ebola response: Is it enough and in time? Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:33 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama declared Tuesday that the Ebola epidemic in West Africa could threaten security around the world, and he ordered 3,000 U.S. military personnel to the region in emergency aid muscle for a crisis spiraling out of control.

Canada senator's trial risks scuttling Tory re-election Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:31 PM PDT Ottawa (AFP) - A Canadian senator asked Tuesday for a speedy trial on bribery charges linked to Prime Minister Stephen Harper's former right-hand man, which could mean explosive allegations aired in court during an election year.

Cardinals minor leaguer Medina suspended 50 games Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:30 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Yeison Medina has been suspended for 50 games without pay after a positive test for the banned stimulant heptaminol under baseball's minor league drug program.

Seven police dead in Colombia ambush Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:29 PM PDT Bogota (AFP) - Seven police officers were killed and five wounded when gunmen reportedly from the FARC rebel group ambushed their convoy Tuesday in northwest Colombia, officials said.

Top general: US ground troops possible in Iraq Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:25 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — American ground troops may be needed to battle Islamic State forces in the Middle East if President Barack Obama's current strategy fails, the nation's top military officer said Tuesday as Congress plunged into an election-year debate of Obama's plan to expand airstrikes and train Syrian rebels.

Canadian student suspended for selling bootleg soda Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:18 PM PDT Ottawa (AFP) - Reaction to a Canadian student's suspension for selling bootleg soda pop out of his high school locker called into question on Tuesday efforts by activists to get kids eating better.

Floods, storms and quakes uproot 22 million in 2013, numbers to rise Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:18 PM PDT By Laura Onita LONDON, Sept 17 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Almost 22 million people were forced to flee their homes due to natural disasters last year and the numbers uprooted could increase as urban populations grow, a refugee agency said on Wednesday. The majority were in Asia, where 19 million were displaced by floods, storms and earthquakes, according to the report from the International Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) of the Norwegian Refugee Council. Typhoon Haiyan caused the largest displacement, with 4. ...

Madrid starts Champions League defense in style Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:17 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — Real Madrid started the defense of its Champions League crown with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Basel on Tuesday, while Liverpool celebrated its return to Europe's top club competition with a dramatic 2-1 win against Bulgarian side Ludogorets.

The theatre of fashion, and why you need to be there Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:17 PM PDT London (AFP) - Live streaming, video replays, Instagram and Twitter updates from the front row -- there are many ways to follow fashion shows these days, but nothing compares to the blood-pumping spectacle of being there in person.

Scottish support for independence rises to 48 percent Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:14 PM PDT EDINBURGH (Reuters) - Scottish support for independence has risen one percentage point to 48 percent, an Opinium poll for the Daily Telegraph newspaper showed on Tuesday. The poll showed Scottish support for staying in the United Kingdom on 52 percent, down from 53 percent from its last poll at the weekend, the Telegraph said. Voters in Scotland go to the polls on Thursday to decide whether the country should break away from the United Kingdom. (Reporting by Alistair Smout, writing by Guy Faulconbridge, editing by William Schomberg)

Syrian rebels seize UN weapons in the Golan: ambassador Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:13 PM PDT United Nations (United States) (AFP) - Syrian rebels linked to Al-Qaeda have seized UN weapons, uniforms and vehicles from peacekeepers in the Golan and set up a "safe zone" to wage attacks, the Syrian ambassador said Tuesday.

67 South Africans dead in Lagos building collapse Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:12 PM PDT South Africa's president announced Tuesday that 67 of his compatriots were among scores of worshippers killed in the collapse of a popular and controversial Nigerian megachurch.

FIBA: Players can wear religious head coverings Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:12 PM PDT International basketball's governing body said Tuesday that players will be allowed to wear religious head coverings, such as hijabs or turbans, on a trial basis in some competitions.

Ditching cars for buses, bikes best way to cut city pollution : study Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:11 PM PDT By Laura Onita LONDON, Sept 17 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Encouraging people to abandon their cars and use public transport or walk or cycle around cities offers the "least pain, most gain" way to cut air pollution from traffic by 2050, a new international study said on Wednesday. The report, by the University of California and the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP), proposed governments expand rail and bus transport and ensure cities are safer for pedestrians and cyclists. ...

Canada's youngest serial killer gets life sentence Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:09 PM PDT Ottawa (AFP) - Canada's youngest serial killer, 24-year-old Cody Legebokoff, was sentenced to life in prison Tuesday for four Rocky Mountains backwoods murders in 2009 and 2010.

Martin Crowe in new cancer battle Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:09 PM PDT WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand cricket great Martin Crowe is facing a new health struggle after being told the cancer he had subdued with chemotherapy has returned.

U.S. general says cannot rule out larger ground role in Iraq Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:05 PM PDT By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The most senior U.S. military officer raised the possibility on Tuesday that American troops might need to take on a larger role in Iraq's ground war against Islamic State militants, but the White House stressed they would not deploy on a combat mission. General Martin Dempsey, chairman of the U.S. military's Joint Chiefs of Staff, said there was no intention now to place American military advisers on the ground in direct combat. U.S. assistance is taking other forms, including air strikes. ...

FARC rebel ambush kills 7 police in Colombia Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:04 PM PDT BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia's police chief says leftist rebels have killed seven police officers and injured five in an ambush in the country's northwest.

Rio organizers announce Olympic ticket prices Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:03 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Organizers have announced the basic outline of ticket prices for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016.

UN leader begins term during period of 'tumult' Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:02 PM PDT UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Sam Kutesa began his first day as president of the U.N. General Assembly Tuesday by describing the current year as "tumultuous" and the year ahead as "momentous" for the United Nations as it marks its 70th anniversary.

Survey finds skepticism about trade's benefits Posted: 16 Sep 2014 04:00 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans, Japanese and many Europeans aren't sold on the benefits of trade. They doubt that global economic ties create jobs or raise wages, an international survey conducted by the Pew Research Center shows.

U.S. Congress pushes ahead with bid to arm Syrian rebels Posted: 16 Sep 2014 03:52 PM PDT By Patricia Zengerle and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives began debating legislation on Tuesday to authorize President Barack Obama's plan to arm and train Syrian rebels to fight Islamic State militants, and lawmakers said the measure would likely pass Congress by the end of this week despite some members' reservations. ...

King Richard III died painfully on battlefield Posted: 16 Sep 2014 03:44 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — England's King Richard III might well have lost his kingdom for a horse.

Tevez helps Juventus beat Malmo 2-0 in Champs Lg Posted: 16 Sep 2014 03:43 PM PDT TURIN, Italy (AP) — Carlos Tevez broke his Champions League duck as he scored twice to lead Juventus to a hard-fought 2-0 victory at home to Malmo in their opening Group A fixture on Tuesday.

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