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• Islamic State flying three jets in Syria: monitor
• Hong Kong activists regroup to force police retreat in protest hotspot
• Russia and Ukraine reach tentative gas deal in tough Milan talks
• Brazil election poll gives Neves wide advantage over Rousseff
• Nigeria says reaches deal with Boko Haram to free abducted girls
• Greek PM says he can ride out market turbulence and quit bailout
• Top Asian News at 12:00 a.m. GMT
• NY governor visits Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico
• Clashes in Libya's Benghazi leave more than 20 dead
• WHO faulted for Ebola failures as Obama taps czar
• Iraq imposes curfew in Ramadi, fearing militants
• Slain Paraguayan journalist was probing drug gangs
• Kerry welcomes Chinese official to his Boston home
• Container ship adrift off British Columbia coast
• US: Human rights criticism needles NKorea
• Syrian Kurdish fighter's long battle in Syrian war
• Argentina leader ordered to rest for 48 hours
• Eye of weakening Hurricane Gonzalo smashes into Bermuda
• Mexican activists under fire after blogger kidnap
• Board finds no wrongdoing in death of teen jockey
• In blow to Abe, Japan trade minister to resign over funds scandal: media
• Head of Cuba's Ebola effort expects more aid soon
• Powerful Hurricane Gonzalo comes ashore on Bermuda
• Protesters stage 'Occupy' protest by British parliament
• Sturridge picks up new injury in training
• Cameroon kills 107 Boko Haram fighters accused of mass murder
• Austrian sought in mother's death caught in Oregon
• Nigeria, Boko Haram agree to immediate cease-fire
• UN Security Council in push for Mali peace deal
• Nigeria claims deal with Boko Haram on ceasefire, kidnapped girls
• Ana strengthens into hurricane but may miss Hawaiian Islands
• Kobani key to US strategy against Islamic State
• World fears mount that Ebola battle being lost
• Cilic downs Robredo to reach Moscow semi
• Passenger from evacuated Madrid plane tests negative for Ebola
• PSG up to 2nd place after 3-1 win against Lens
• US stocks end dramatic week with rally
• Manucho's late goal gives Rayo 1-0 win at Granada
• Sikh massacre in India is issue in California race

Islamic State flying three jets in Syria: monitor Posted: 17 Oct 2014 11:02 AM PDT By Sylvia Westall BEIRUT (Reuters) - Iraqi pilots who have joined Islamic State in Syria are training members of the group to fly in three captured fighter jets, a group monitoring the war said on Friday, saying it was the first time the militant group had taken to the air. The group, which has seized swathes of land in Syria and Iraq, has been flying the planes over the captured al-Jarrah military airport east of Aleppo, said Rami Abdulrahman, who runs the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. Reuters was not immediately able to verify the report and U.S. ...

Hong Kong activists regroup to force police retreat in protest hotspot Posted: 17 Oct 2014 01:51 PM PDT By Clare Baldwin and James Pomfret HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hundreds of Hong Kong police staged their biggest and boldest raid yet on a pro-democracy protest camp before dawn on Friday, charging down student-led activists who have held a key intersection in one of the main protest zones for more than three weeks. The operation in the gritty and congested Mong Kok district - across the harbor from the heart of the civil disobedience movement near government headquarters - came while many protesters were asleep on the asphalt in dozens of tents or beneath giant, blue-striped tarpaulin sheets. ...

Russia and Ukraine reach tentative gas deal in tough Milan talks Posted: 17 Oct 2014 12:38 PM PDT By Andreas Rinke and Alexei Anishchuk MILAN (Reuters) - Russia and Ukraine made progress on Friday towards resolving a dispute over gas supplies in time for winter, but European leaders said Moscow still had to do much more to prop up a fragile ceasefire and end fighting in eastern Ukraine. The mooted deal could re-open Russian gas to Ukraine cut off since June, and ensure supply to European buyers further west before demand surges in the cold months and stocks run down. ...

Brazil election poll gives Neves wide advantage over Rousseff Posted: 17 Oct 2014 02:29 PM PDT BRASILIA (Reuters) - Opposition candidate Aecio Neves would defeat President Dilma Rousseff by almost 13 percentage points in the Oct. 26 runoff to Brazil's presidential election, according to a poll published on Friday. The poll was conducted by Sensus, a research institute that is not as closely watched as Brazil's larger polling firms Ibope and Datafolha, whose polls show Neves and Rousseff in a dead heat. If the runoff were held today, Neves would win 56.4 percent of the valid votes - which exclude undecided voters, spoiled and blank survey responses - against 43. ...

Nigeria says reaches deal with Boko Haram to free abducted girls Posted: 17 Oct 2014 12:46 PM PDT By Felix Onuah and Camillus Eboh ABUJA (Reuters) - Nigeria said on Friday it had agreed a ceasefire with Islamist militants Boko Haram and reached a deal for the release of more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by the group six months ago. There was no immediate confirmation from the rebels, who have wreaked five years of havoc in Africa's top oil producer and triggered an international outcry by seizing the girls from the northeast town of Chibok in April. ...

Greek PM says he can ride out market turbulence and quit bailout Posted: 17 Oct 2014 03:07 PM PDT By Alessandra Galloni MILAN (Reuters) - Prime Minister Antonis Samaras said on Friday Greece would ride out market doubts about whether it can survive without international support, telling Reuters he can lead his country out of a four-year bailout and not call early elections. Samaras said Athens was talking with its lenders about what should happen if Greece succeeds in leaving its bailout program by the end of December, a year ahead of schedule, as Greek officials hope. He sees one option as a credit line that Athens could tap post-bailout should it fall prey to future market turmoil. ...

Top Asian News at 12:00 a.m. GMT Posted: 17 Oct 2014 05:02 PM PDT HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong riot police battled with thousands of pro-democracy protesters for control of the city's streets Saturday, using pepper spray and batons to hold back defiant activists who returned to a protest zone that officers had partially cleared. Police and activists engaged in running clashes in Mong Kok's dense grid of streets, scuffling for hours. Several protesters were seen knocked to the ground, and dozens were carried or taken away by police.

NY governor visits Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico Posted: 17 Oct 2014 05:02 PM PDT SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo took his campaign for a second term to the Caribbean on Friday with stops in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic — two places with significant ties to the state that Cuomo governs.

Clashes in Libya's Benghazi leave more than 20 dead Posted: 17 Oct 2014 04:53 PM PDT Benghazi (Libya) (AFP) - Fierce clashes raged in Benghazi on Friday, leaving more than 20 people dead, on the third day of an offensive by pro-government forces to recapture Libya's second city from Islamist militias.

WHO faulted for Ebola failures as Obama taps czar Posted: 17 Oct 2014 04:52 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization bungled efforts to halt the spread of Ebola in West Africa, an internal report revealed Friday, as President Barack Obama named a trusted political adviser to take control of America's frenzied response to the epidemic.

Iraq imposes curfew in Ramadi, fearing militants Posted: 17 Oct 2014 04:35 PM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq imposed a curfew in the western city of Ramadi on Friday amid fears that the Islamic State group was looking to advance on the strategically important city as attacks in Baghdad killed 28 people, officials said.

Slain Paraguayan journalist was probing drug gangs Posted: 17 Oct 2014 04:22 PM PDT ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — A newspaper said Friday that a journalist who was shot to death was investigating drug gangs with suspected links to Paraguayan politicians.

Kerry welcomes Chinese official to his Boston home Posted: 17 Oct 2014 04:20 PM PDT BOSTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry has opened his home to a top Chinese diplomat for two days of discussions aimed at easing tensions between the two nations.

Container ship adrift off British Columbia coast Posted: 17 Oct 2014 04:17 PM PDT OLD MASSETT, British Columbia (AP) — A Russian container ship carrying hundreds of tons of fuel was drifting without power in rough seas off British Columbia's northern coast Friday, a scenario a nearby First Nation community described as its "worst fear."

US: Human rights criticism needles NKorea Posted: 17 Oct 2014 04:14 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — North Korea's government is coming out of its shell as it scrambles to fight back against growing international criticism of its human rights record that is challenging the authoritarian state's legitimacy, a senior U.S. official said Friday.

Syrian Kurdish fighter's long battle in Syrian war Posted: 17 Oct 2014 04:13 PM PDT SURUC, Turkey (AP) — At the age of 22, Delkhwaz Sheikh Ahmad has become a battle-hardened father of two, fighting against an ever increasing array of groups embroiled in Syria's multi-faceted civil.

Argentina leader ordered to rest for 48 hours Posted: 17 Oct 2014 03:48 PM PDT BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Doctors told Argentine President Cristina Fernandez on Friday to rest for 48 hours in order to recover from a sore throat.

Eye of weakening Hurricane Gonzalo smashes into Bermuda Posted: 17 Oct 2014 03:47 PM PDT By Sam Strangeways HAMILTON Bermuda (Reuters) - The eyewall of Hurricane Gonzalo made a direct hit on Bermuda on Friday evening pounding the Bermuda coast with high waves, driving rain and gusting winds, becoming the strongest storm to hit the tiny Atlantic island chain in a decade, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. "At least part of the island, if not the entire island, is going to be in the eye," said hurricane center specialist Stacy Stewart. "It's a very large eye. ...

Mexican activists under fire after blogger kidnap Posted: 17 Oct 2014 03:45 PM PDT MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican peace activists and bloggers who try to warn fellow citizens about drug violence said Friday they feel under attack following the kidnapping and possible killing of one of their colleagues.

Board finds no wrongdoing in death of teen jockey Posted: 17 Oct 2014 03:45 PM PDT INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Investigators have found no wrongdoing by jockeys in the death of a 17- year-old apprentice jockey at an Indiana track.

In blow to Abe, Japan trade minister to resign over funds scandal: media Posted: 17 Oct 2014 03:45 PM PDT By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO (Reuters) - In a blow to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japan's newly appointed trade and industry minister plans to resign following reports that some of her support groups misused political funds, Japanese media said on Saturday. Yuko Obuchi, a 40-year-old mother of two and the daughter of a former prime minister, has told people close to Abe that she plans to quit and will discuss the matter when Abe returns on Saturday from an Asia-Europe summit in Italy, the Nikkei newspaper said. ...

Head of Cuba's Ebola effort expects more aid soon Posted: 17 Oct 2014 03:38 PM PDT HAVANA (AP) — The head of Cuba's internationally lauded effort to slow the spread of Ebola says a regional summit Monday should lead to more aid for Africa, including Cuban doctors and support staff from other leftist Latin American countries.

Powerful Hurricane Gonzalo comes ashore on Bermuda Posted: 17 Oct 2014 03:28 PM PDT MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Gonzalo is roaring toward the British territory of Bermuda as a powerful Category 4 storm and forecasters say it will likely bring damaging winds and life-threatening storm surge to the island in coming hours.

Protesters stage 'Occupy' protest by British parliament Posted: 17 Oct 2014 03:23 PM PDT London (AFP) - Some 200 anti-government campaigners rallied in front of the British parliament on Friday, saying that they were planning to set up an "Occupy Democracy" camp without official permission.

Sturridge picks up new injury in training Posted: 17 Oct 2014 03:22 PM PDT LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has picked up a new injury and will be sidelined for up to another four weeks.

Cameroon kills 107 Boko Haram fighters accused of mass murder Posted: 17 Oct 2014 03:21 PM PDT Yaoundé (AFP) - Cameroon said Friday its army killed 107 Boko Haram fighters, while a police officer told AFP at least 30 civilians were murdered by the Islamist guerrilla group before the ambush.

Austrian sought in mother's death caught in Oregon Posted: 17 Oct 2014 03:16 PM PDT PORTLAND, Oregon (AP) — Federal authorities say an Austrian man wanted in the killing of his mother has been detained in Oregon.

Nigeria, Boko Haram agree to immediate cease-fire Posted: 17 Oct 2014 03:06 PM PDT ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria's government said Islamic extremists from Boko Haram have agreed to an immediate cease-fire, but many people expressed doubts Friday about a development that could end an insurgency that has killed thousands and left hundreds of thousands homeless in Africa's most populous nation.

UN Security Council in push for Mali peace deal Posted: 17 Oct 2014 03:02 PM PDT United Nations (United States) (AFP) - The UN Security Council on Friday urged Mali's warring factions to make progress toward a peace deal at upcoming talks in Algeria, following a wave of deadly attacks on peacekeepers.

Nigeria claims deal with Boko Haram on ceasefire, kidnapped girls Posted: 17 Oct 2014 02:52 PM PDT Abuja (AFP) - Nigeria on Friday claimed to have reached a deal with Boko Haram militants on a ceasefire and the release of more than 200 kidnapped schoolgirls but doubts immediately surrounded the purported breakthrough.

Ana strengthens into hurricane but may miss Hawaiian Islands Posted: 17 Oct 2014 02:45 PM PDT By Dan Whitcomb (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Ana, swirling in the central Pacific Ocean, was upgraded to hurricane status on Friday but forecasters said they now believe the storm will drift some 100 miles to the south and miss the Hawaiian Islands. No hurricane has landed a direct hit on Hawaii since Iniki, a Category 4 storm that struck in September of 1992, killing six people and causing damages estimated at $2.4 billion. ...

Kobani key to US strategy against Islamic State Posted: 17 Oct 2014 02:41 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Dusty and remote, the Syrian city of Kobani has become an unlikely spoil in the war against Islamic State militants — and far more of a strategic prize than the United States wants to admit.

World fears mount that Ebola battle being lost Posted: 17 Oct 2014 02:40 PM PDT Geneva (AFP) - The World Bank warned Friday the fight to stop Ebola was being lost, as the UN pleaded for more money to combat the escalating epidemic and global travel fears mounted.

Cilic downs Robredo to reach Moscow semi Posted: 17 Oct 2014 02:28 PM PDT MOSCOW (AP) — U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic reached the semifinals of the Kremlin Cup on Friday by beating Tommy Robredo 6-3, 6-3.

Passenger from evacuated Madrid plane tests negative for Ebola Posted: 17 Oct 2014 02:27 PM PDT MADRID (Reuters) - Spain said on Friday all four suspected Ebola cases hospitalised on Thursday, including a Nigerian passenger taken from an evacuated plane by police-escorted ambulance, have tested negative for the deadly disease. The three other people were a priest who had recently been in Liberia, a man recently in Sierra Leone who tested positive for malaria and a person who traveled in the same ambulance as Teresa Romero, Spain's only known Ebola sufferer. ...

PSG up to 2nd place after 3-1 win against Lens Posted: 17 Oct 2014 02:25 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — Injury-hit Paris Saint-Germain moved provisionally up to second place in the French league on Friday after rallying to beat Lens 3-1 in a chaotic match which saw three players sent off in the space of six minutes.

US stocks end dramatic week with rally Posted: 17 Oct 2014 02:23 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — The stock market capped a turbulent week with a big gain Friday, a sign of renewed investor confidence after days of gloomy economic news.

Manucho's late goal gives Rayo 1-0 win at Granada Posted: 17 Oct 2014 02:21 PM PDT GRANADA, Spain (AP) — Manucho scored deep in stoppage time to give Rayo Vallecano a 1-0 win at Granada in the Spanish league on Friday.

Sikh massacre in India is issue in California race Posted: 17 Oct 2014 02:17 PM PDT SACRAMENTO, California (AP) — Anger around a 30-year-old religious clash in India that left thousands dead has crept into one of the closest and most expensive congressional races in the United States.

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