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• Street fighting rages in Syrian town as Islamic State moves in
• Brazil's Rousseff, Neves race for support in election runoff
• Hong Kong democracy protests fade, face test of stamina
• U.S. sees North Korean leader's absence, talks as tactical
• NATO chief says 'spearhead' plan doesn't breach treaty with Russia
• White House rejects Netanyahu's criticism with withering response
• Top Asian News at 11:30 p.m. GMT
• Spaniard has Ebola in 1st infection outside Africa
• Overlooked opponent faces uphill battle in Brazil
• Leader hopes Australia troops will soon enter Iraq
• Judge: Workers can operate closed Argentine plant
• Mexican army disarms police in missing students city
• Hong Kong stocks notch best day in a month as protests scale down
• Brazil's Rousseff, Neves gear up for fierce run-off
• Lightning kills 11 tribe members in Colombia
• US Supreme Court clears way for gay marriage in more states
• Feds: US teen sought to join Islamic State
• 'Gone Girl' wins North American box office
• Kashmiris flee India-Pakistan violence; 9 dead
• Nobel Prize for work on brain's navigation system
• U.S. uses helicopters for first time to hit Islamic State rebels
• Canada pledges Can$10 million for IS victims
• Kurdish protesters occupy Dutch Parliament
• Kurds in Netherlands storm parliament in protest against Islamic State
• Pope accepts 'unfaithful' British bishop's resignation
• Italian Supercup to take place in Doha on Dec. 22
• Womb transplant mother hopes to inspire others
• New concern worldwide as nurse in Spain gets Ebola
• Voegele beats Zahlavova Strycova in Linz opener
• Islamic State wages assault on Syrian border town
• Biden critique of allies creates headache for US
• Christian militia calls on C.Africa president to resign
• UK police find suspect's body in hunt for schoolgirl's killer
• Chinese firm buys Hilton's Waldorf Astoria for $1.95 bn
• Mexico leader vows justice over 43 missing students
• Italy coach Conte plays down dropping Balotelli
• Ramos ruled out of Spain's Euro qualifiers
• Crime and gangs: the path to battle for Australia's Islamist radicals
• Ex-French agent is Syria jihadist, report says as Paris denies
• IS jihadists 'seize parts of key Syrian town'

Street fighting rages in Syrian town as Islamic State moves in Posted: 06 Oct 2014 02:03 PM PDT By Daren Butler MURSITPINAR Turkey (Reuters) - Street fighting raged between Kurdish defenders and Islamic State militants who advanced into Kobani on Monday after subjecting the Syrian border town to an assault lasting almost three weeks, residents and fighters said. Islamic State had earlier raised its black flag over a building in the outskirts and forced thousands more of Kobani's mainly Kurdish inhabitants to flee for their lives across the nearby border into Turkey. ...

Brazil's Rousseff, Neves race for support in election runoff Posted: 06 Oct 2014 11:58 AM PDT By Brian Winter and Anthony Boadle SAO PAULO/BRASILIA (Reuters) - A tight runoff campaign for Brazil's presidency kicked off on Monday with leftist incumbent Dilma Rousseff and pro-business rival Aecio Neves racing to win over supporters of the third-placed candidate after she was knocked out of the election. Neves, a centrist senator who had been widely written off until a few days before the first round of the election on Sunday, rode a late surge in support to grab second place with 33.6 percent of the vote. He will now face Rousseff, who won 41.6 percent support, in an Oct. ...

Hong Kong democracy protests fade, face test of stamina Posted: 06 Oct 2014 10:56 AM PDT By John Ruwitch and Clare Baldwin HONG KONG (Reuters) - Pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong rolled into early Tuesday with hundreds of students remaining camped out in the heart of the city after more than a week of rallies and behind-the-scenes talks showing modest signs of progress. Student-led protesters early on Monday lifted a blockade of government offices that had been the focal point of their action, initially drawing tens of thousands onto the streets. Civil servants were allowed to pass through the protesters' barricades unimpeded. ...

U.S. sees North Korean leader's absence, talks as tactical Posted: 06 Oct 2014 03:49 PM PDT By David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A surprise visit by a senior North Korea delegation to South Korea and the disappearance from public view of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un for the past month have triggered speculation about Kim's health and the stability of his government. But U.S. analysts say both can just as easily be interpreted as diplomatic tactics by Pyongyang, aimed at dividing and weakening international pressure over its nuclear weapons program and human rights record as well as propaganda for domestic consumption. ...

NATO chief says 'spearhead' plan doesn't breach treaty with Russia Posted: 06 Oct 2014 11:08 AM PDT By Wiktor Szary LASK AIR FORCE BASE Poland (Reuters) - NATO's plan to beef up its military presence in eastern Europe does not violate a post-Cold War deal struck with Russia on military force levels in the region, new alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg said on a visit to Poland on Monday. At an air force base in central Poland, Stoltenberg said he was committed to implementing a plan for a new "spearhead" rapid reaction force, conceived to reassure NATO member states in eastern Europe alarmed by Russia's intervention in Ukraine. ...

White House rejects Netanyahu's criticism with withering response Posted: 06 Oct 2014 11:50 AM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House rejected criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with a withering response on Monday, accusing him of refusing to acknowledge how much help the United States has been to Israel over the years. Long-time strained relations between President Barack Obama and Netanyahu appeared to widen further after the Israeli leader's visit to the White House last week. Netanyahu, on the CBS program "Face the Nation" on Sunday, said U.S. criticism of an Israeli move for a new Jewish neighborhood in East Jerusalem was "against American values. ...

Top Asian News at 11:30 p.m. GMT Posted: 06 Oct 2014 04:32 PM PDT HONG KONG (AP) — The students whose calls for democratic reforms sparked the most dramatic challenge to authorities since Hong Kong returned to Chinese control are vowing to keep up the fight. But as the numbers of protesters dwindled Monday from tens of thousands into the hundreds, it was unclear where the tumult of the past week would lead.

Spaniard has Ebola in 1st infection outside Africa Posted: 06 Oct 2014 04:27 PM PDT MADRID (AP) — In the first known transmission of the outbreak of Ebola outside West Africa, a Spanish nurse who treated a missionary for the disease at a Madrid hospital has tested positive for the virus, Spain's health minister said Monday.

Overlooked opponent faces uphill battle in Brazil Posted: 06 Oct 2014 04:24 PM PDT SAO PAULO (AP) — Aecio Neves' surprisingly strong showing in the first round of Brazil's presidential election has turned the nation's politics on its head and put him within striking distance of incumbent Dilma Rousseff, but the former governor still faces a heavy task if he is to unseat her.

Leader hopes Australia troops will soon enter Iraq Posted: 06 Oct 2014 04:19 PM PDT CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Tuesday he hopes that legal hurdles can be cleared quickly so that Australian special forces troops can begin their assistance role in Iraq.

Judge: Workers can operate closed Argentine plant Posted: 06 Oct 2014 04:14 PM PDT BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — An Argentine judge has ruled that the shuttered local subsidiary of Chicago-based printing company R.R. Donnelley & Sons can continue operations under the control of a workers' cooperative.

Mexican army disarms police in missing students city Posted: 06 Oct 2014 04:08 PM PDT Mexico City (AFP) - Mexico's federal forces took over security Monday in a southern city where 43 students disappeared and disarmed the entire municipal police force after gang-linked officers shot at the aspiring teachers.

Hong Kong stocks notch best day in a month as protests scale down Posted: 06 Oct 2014 04:04 PM PDT HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong's benchmark index posted its biggest daily gain in more than a month on Monday, as pro-democracy activists scaled down protests and upbeat U.S. jobs data provided some relief over the outlook for the global economy. In Hong Kong, protesters allowed civil servants to pass through barricades unimpeded, on their way to work at the main government offices. Some banks reopened branches that they had closed during the mass protests over the past week. The Hang Seng Index finished up 1.1 percent at 23,315.04 points, the best one-day gain since Sept. 3. ...

Brazil's Rousseff, Neves gear up for fierce run-off Posted: 06 Oct 2014 04:04 PM PDT Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - Brazil's leftist President Dilma Rousseff steeled herself Monday for a hard-fought race against center-right challenger Aecio Neves, who is seeking to unite frustrated voters to beat her in a run-off.

Lightning kills 11 tribe members in Colombia Posted: 06 Oct 2014 04:04 PM PDT BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Authorities say 11 members of a remote indigenous tribe along Colombia's Caribbean coast were killed when a lightning bolt struck a thatch-roofed hut where they were gathered.

US Supreme Court clears way for gay marriage in more states Posted: 06 Oct 2014 03:54 PM PDT Washington (AFP) - Same-sex couples will soon be able to wed in up to 30 US states after the Supreme Court on Monday declined to consider -- for now -- a nationwide ruling on the divisive issue.

Feds: US teen sought to join Islamic State Posted: 06 Oct 2014 03:49 PM PDT CHICAGO (AP) — A 19-year-old American left a letter expressing disgust with Western society before trying to board an international flight in Chicago, the first step in his plan to sneak into Syria to join the Islamic State group, according to a federal criminal complaint released Monday.

'Gone Girl' wins North American box office Posted: 06 Oct 2014 03:46 PM PDT Los Angeles (AFP) - "Gone Girl" turned up safe and sound at the top of the North American box office in its debut weekend, just ahead of horror flick "Annabelle," industry data showed Monday.

Kashmiris flee India-Pakistan violence; 9 dead Posted: 06 Oct 2014 03:35 PM PDT SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Tens of thousands of villagers fled their homes in Kashmir on Monday, as Indian and Pakistani troops bombarded each other with gunfire and mortar shells over the border separating Pakistan from India's portion of the disputed region. At least nine civilians were killed.

Nobel Prize for work on brain's navigation system Posted: 06 Oct 2014 03:26 PM PDT STOCKHOLM (AP) — How do we remember where we parked the car? And how do we figure out a shortcut to work when there's a big traffic jam?

U.S. uses helicopters for first time to hit Islamic State rebels Posted: 06 Oct 2014 03:25 PM PDT By David Alexander and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. military is flying Apache helicopters against Islamic State rebels in Iraq for the first time, exposing U.S. troops to greater risk from ground fire as they help Iraqi forces battle the Islamist group that has overrun parts of the country. U.S. troops flew helicopters against Islamic State fighters on Sunday and again on Monday as they struck at mortar teams and other units near Fallujah, said a spokesman for Central Command, which is responsible for U.S. forces in the Middle East. ...

Canada pledges Can$10 million for IS victims Posted: 06 Oct 2014 03:24 PM PDT Ottawa (AFP) - Canada's foreign minister pledged Can$10 million (US$9 million) on Monday to help victims of sexual violence and human rights abuses that he said were perpetrated by the Islamic State (IS) group.

Kurdish protesters occupy Dutch Parliament Posted: 06 Oct 2014 03:19 PM PDT THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Hundreds of Kurdish protesters have occupied the Dutch Parliament building and are calling for more action to combat the Islamic State terror group.

Kurds in Netherlands storm parliament in protest against Islamic State Posted: 06 Oct 2014 03:07 PM PDT AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dozens of Kurds stormed the national parliament building in The Hague on Monday night in a protest against Islamic State fighters who are attacking a Kurdish town in northern Syria, Kurdish officials in the Netherlands said. Riot squads and hundreds of officers were deployed and helicopters were flying overhead, said a demonstrator at the scene. Around 100 protesters forced their way through to the main hall of the building and were sitting on the floor with banners, one of which read "Stop Kobani." "The situation in Kobani is getting of control. ...

Pope accepts 'unfaithful' British bishop's resignation Posted: 06 Oct 2014 03:05 PM PDT Vatican City (AFP) - Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a British bishop who stood down after admitting to an affair with a woman, the Vatican said on Monday.

Italian Supercup to take place in Doha on Dec. 22 Posted: 06 Oct 2014 03:02 PM PDT MILAN (AP) — The Italian league has confirmed that the Supercup between Juventus and Napoli will be played in Doha, Qatar on Dec. 22.

Womb transplant mother hopes to inspire others Posted: 06 Oct 2014 02:54 PM PDT The Swedish parents of the first baby ever born to a woman who had a womb transplant say they hope they can be an inspiration to others struggling with infertility.

New concern worldwide as nurse in Spain gets Ebola Posted: 06 Oct 2014 02:49 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Raising fresh concern around the world, a nurse in Spain on Monday became the first person known to catch Ebola outside the outbreak zone in West Africa. In the U.S., President Barack Obama said the government was considering ordering more careful screening of airline passengers arriving from the region.

Voegele beats Zahlavova Strycova in Linz opener Posted: 06 Oct 2014 02:48 PM PDT LINZ, Austria (AP) — Stefanie Voegele of Switzerland won the last three games to edge sixth-seeded Barbora Zahlavova Strycova of the Czech Republic 7-6 (4), 7-5 in the opening round of the Generali Ladies on Monday.

Islamic State wages assault on Syrian border town Posted: 06 Oct 2014 02:48 PM PDT MURSITPINAR, Turkey (AP) — Islamic State fighters backed by tanks and artillery pushed into an embattled Syrian town on the border with Turkey on Monday, touching off heavy street battles with the town's Kurdish defenders.

Biden critique of allies creates headache for US Posted: 06 Oct 2014 02:47 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Joe Biden's biggest mistake in accusing U.S. allies of supporting extremists in Syria may be that he said publicly what Obama administration officials have long preferred to say only privately.

Christian militia calls on C.Africa president to resign Posted: 06 Oct 2014 02:45 PM PDT Bangui (Central African Republic) (AFP) - The Christian-dominated anti-balaka militia in the Central African Republic has demanded the country's president resign and asked its members to quit the transitional government, one of their chiefs told AFP on Monday.

UK police find suspect's body in hunt for schoolgirl's killer Posted: 06 Oct 2014 02:41 PM PDT London (AFP) - A body found in a London woodland is that of the Latvian prime suspect in the murder of schoolgirl Alice Gross, British police said on Monday.

Chinese firm buys Hilton's Waldorf Astoria for $1.95 bn Posted: 06 Oct 2014 02:39 PM PDT New York (AFP) - A Chinese insurance company has bought Hilton's landmark New York luxury hotel the Waldorf Astoria for $1.95 billion, the US hotel giant said Monday.

Mexico leader vows justice over 43 missing students Posted: 06 Oct 2014 02:38 PM PDT Ayotzinapa (Mexico) (AFP) - Mexico's president vowed Monday to punish those responsible for the disappearance of 43 students who vanished in a night of violence blamed on crooked police tied to a drug gang.

Italy coach Conte plays down dropping Balotelli Posted: 06 Oct 2014 02:31 PM PDT FLORENCE, Italy (AP) — Italy coach Antonio Conte has played down his exclusion of Liverpool forward Mario Balotelli for upcoming European Championship qualifying matches.

Ramos ruled out of Spain's Euro qualifiers Posted: 06 Oct 2014 02:28 PM PDT MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos has been ruled out of Spain's European Championship qualifiers with a right calf injury and has been replaced in the squad by Barcelona's Marc Bartra.

Crime and gangs: the path to battle for Australia's Islamist radicals Posted: 06 Oct 2014 02:25 PM PDT By Matt Siegel SYDNEY (Reuters) - The children of refugees who fled Lebanon's civil war for peaceful Australia in the 1970s form a majority of Australian militants fighting in the Middle East, according to about a dozen counter-terrorism officials, security experts and Muslim community members. Of the 160 or so Australian jihadists believed to be in Iraq or Syria, several are in senior leadership positions, they say. Not every gang member becomes an Islamic radical and the vast majority of Lebanese Australians are not involved in crime or in radicalism of any sort. Australian Muslims say they are unfairly targeted by law enforcement, especially after the surge in fighting in Iraq and Syria, and that racial tensions are on the verge of spiraling out of control.

Ex-French agent is Syria jihadist, report says as Paris denies Posted: 06 Oct 2014 02:18 PM PDT Paris (AFP) - A former French intelligence officer who defected to Al-Qaeda was targeted by US air strikes in Syria last month, US media reported Monday, in an account promptly denied by Paris.

IS jihadists 'seize parts of key Syrian town' Posted: 06 Oct 2014 02:08 PM PDT Suruc (Turkey) (AFP) - Islamic State jihadists penetrated the key Syrian town of Kobane on the Turkish border Monday and seized three districts in the city's east after fierce fighting with its Kurdish defenders.

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