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• West African bloc presses Burkina for civilian leader
• Jordan-Israel relations in crisis over al-Aqsa mosque strife
• Demolition of remaining Syria chemical arms sites to begin soon
• Special Report: Left to fight alone, Afghanistan battles to save wounded
• Bomb kills two, wounds 14 on trains in and around Cairo: state media
• U.S. continues strikes against Islamic State in Syria, Iraq: U.S. Central Command
• Gunmen storm Libya's El Sharara oilfield, shut down production
• Top Asian News at 12:30 a.m. GMT
• Syria's remaining chemical facilities to be destroyed: UN
• Pacers sign Mekel after Stuckey injured
• Mexicans protest for 43 missing after mayor caught
• Georgia's foreign chief quits amid govt tensions
• Last active duty Army Vietnam-era draftee retires
• New Zealand mine owner won't retrieve 29 killed
• Burkina talks agree one-year transition, polls in Nov 2015
• Messi brace equals record as Barca beats Ajax 2-0
• Horror hits Hong Kong's famed red-light district
• Obama defiant, vows immigration action this year
• Obama to seek new war powers from Congress
• Messi brace equals Raul's Champions League record
• Jordan tells UN ready to stop Israeli mosque attacks
• Israeli police: Driver slams car into pedestrians
• US Sen Rubio sees new hope for Venezuela sanctions
• US sends long-held Guantanamo prisoner to Kuwait
• Robshaw tells England there's no hiding place against All Blacks
• Expert: Water key to Mexico's Teotihuacan
• AC Milan beats San Lorenzo 2-0 in friendly match
• British protesters scuffle with police in central London
• Messi brace equals record as Barca progresses
• Chelsea draws 1-1 with Maribor in Champions League
• Nine-man City left on brink by CSKA Moscow
• Porto wins 2-0 at Bilbao, advances to CL knockout
• Charge: Man killed English man with mailed cyanide
• Doumbia double gives CSKA 2-1 win at Man City
• Heavy rains kill 12 in Haiti, cause flooding
• PSG beats Apoel to advance in Champions League
• Shakhtar eases to 5-0 Champs League win over BATE
• Bayern beats Roma 2-0 in Champions League

West African bloc presses Burkina for civilian leader Posted: 05 Nov 2014 03:42 PM PST By Kwasi Kpodo OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) - Three West African presidents urged Burkina Faso on Wednesday to appoint a civilian transitional leader within days to guide the country to elections next year following the people's overthrow of longtime ruler Blaise Compaore last week. Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama led the delegation from the West African bloc ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) to help Burkina Faso plot a path to a civilian-led transition after the military named a senior army officer as head of state on Saturday. ...

Jordan-Israel relations in crisis over al-Aqsa mosque strife Posted: 05 Nov 2014 01:40 PM PST By Jeffrey Heller and Suleiman Al-Khalidi JERUSALEM/AMMAN (Reuters) - Increasing strife over Jerusalem's most volatile holy site plunged relations between Israel and Jordan into crisis on Wednesday, with Amman recalling its ambassador for the first time since the countries' 1994 peace treaty. In a sign of tensions, a Palestinian rammed his car into pedestrians in Jerusalem's city center on Wednesday, killing an Israeli paramilitary border policeman before he was shot dead by police. More than a dozen people were injured. ...

Demolition of remaining Syria chemical arms sites to begin soon Posted: 05 Nov 2014 03:18 PM PST By Louis Charbonneau and Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The demolition of a dozen remaining chemical weapons production facilities in Syria is scheduled to begin later this month while work will continue on the verification of the government's declarations, Australia's U.N. envoy said on Wednesday. "There are seven hangars and five underground tunnels, which need to be destroyed," Ambassador Gary Quinlan, president of the U.N. Security Council this month, told reporters after a closed-door briefing by Sigrid Kaag, a U.N. special adviser on Syria's chemical weapons program. ...

Special Report: Left to fight alone, Afghanistan battles to save wounded Posted: 05 Nov 2014 04:09 PM PST By Krista Mahr LASHKAR GAH Afghanistan (Reuters) - Omar Gul was on duty at a remote police checkpoint in Helmand's restive district of Sangin when the station came under fire. It was a warm night in mid-September and the battle between Afghanistan's government forces and Taliban militants had been simmering in the southern province all summer. In the end, it was not his employer – the government of Afghanistan – who saved his life. Once the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), the NATO-led coalition in Afghanistan, ends its combat mission next month, the 350,000-member Afghan National Security Forces will bear responsibility for fighting an increasingly organized and ambitious Taliban insurgency.

Bomb kills two, wounds 14 on trains in and around Cairo: state media Posted: 05 Nov 2014 03:06 PM PST CAIRO (Reuters) - A bomb planted in a train killed two Egyptian policemen and wounded 11 other people when it exploded at a station in the Nile Delta province of Menufia late on Wednesday, state television said. Another small bomb exploded about an hour later in a Cairo metro station, wounding three people, the state-run Al-Ahram news portal reported. Egypt has faced a growing Islamist insurgency since July 2013 when the army ousted elected Islamist President Mohamed Mursi following mass protests and cracked down hard on his Muslim Brotherhood. ...

U.S. continues strikes against Islamic State in Syria, Iraq: U.S. Central Command Posted: 05 Nov 2014 10:05 AM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States continued its assault on Islamic State militants this week, conducting 14 airstrikes in recent days in Syria and Iraq, U.S. Central Command said in a statement on Wednesday. From Monday through Wednesday, U.S. military forces launched three strikes near the Syrian border town of Kobani and one strike to the north in Sinjar. The strikes hit a small unit of militant fighters as well as two fighting positions, Central Command said. In Iraq, the U.S. ...

Gunmen storm Libya's El Sharara oilfield, shut down production Posted: 05 Nov 2014 04:35 PM PST By Feras Bosalum and Ahmed Elumami BENGHAZI/TUNIS (Reuters) - Gunmen seized Libya's major El Sharara oilfield, looting equipment and shooting as frightened workers sought shelter, oil sources said on Wednesday, in another blow to the country's oil industry which has been subjected to protests and militia blockades. It was unclear exactly what happened at the field, which at maximum capacity produces about 340,000 barrels per day. It is Libya's biggest operational field, located in the remote south where rival tribes have clashed since Muammar Gaddafi was ousted three years ago. ...

Top Asian News at 12:30 a.m. GMT Posted: 05 Nov 2014 04:33 PM PST HONG KONG (AP) — For generations of Western men, Hong Kong's Wan Chai neighborhood captured all the mystery and hedonism of this financial capital known around the world as the Pearl of the Orient. Prostitutes, strippers and bar girls entertained visiting sailors and businessmen at all hours in these neon-filled blocks, even as working-class Hong Kongers went about their business around them. And despite all the vice, foreigners could count on being able to walk home safely in the wee hours, while many prostitutes worked independently, without protection.

Syria's remaining chemical facilities to be destroyed: UN Posted: 05 Nov 2014 04:30 PM PST Work on destroying Syria's last remaining chemical weapons production facilities will begin this month and should be completed next year, the UN Security Council heard Wednesday. Dutch diplomat Sigrid Kaag, who leads a UN mission to rid Syria of chemical weapons, told the council that 13 production facilities will be dismantled, Australian Ambassador Gary Quinlan said.

Pacers sign Mekel after Stuckey injured Posted: 05 Nov 2014 04:28 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — The Indiana Pacers have received a hardship exception to sign Israeli guard Gal Mekel after Rodney Stuckey aggravated a strained tendon in his left foot.

Mexicans protest for 43 missing after mayor caught Posted: 05 Nov 2014 04:27 PM PST Thousands of protesters marched in Mexico City on Wednesday to demand the safe return of 43 students missing since last month after authorities arrested the main suspects in the disappearance. Demonstrators chanted "they took them alive, we want them alive" and held a large banner with images of the 43 college students, whose disappearance has drawn international outrage and turned into a full-blown crisis for President Enrique Pena Nieto. After a month on the lam, Jose Luis Abarca, the former mayor of the southern city of Iguala, and his wife Maria de Los Angeles Pineda were arrested in a gritty neighborhood of Mexico City on Tuesday.

Georgia's foreign chief quits amid govt tensions Posted: 05 Nov 2014 04:23 PM PST TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Georgia's foreign minister and three of her deputies resigned Wednesday, alleging that the firing of the defense minister a day earlier was politically motivated and endangers the ex-Soviet nation's aim of eventually joining NATO and the European Union.

Last active duty Army Vietnam-era draftee retires Posted: 05 Nov 2014 04:11 PM PST AUBURN, New York (AP) — The U.S. military says a central New York native has retired as the Army's last Vietnam-era draftee.

New Zealand mine owner won't retrieve 29 killed Posted: 05 Nov 2014 04:10 PM PST WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The owners of a New Zealand coal mine where the bodies of 29 workers remain entombed after a methane-fueled explosion four years ago said Thursday they won't go back into the mine because it remains too dangerous.

Burkina talks agree one-year transition, polls in Nov 2015 Posted: 05 Nov 2014 04:09 PM PST Burkina Faso's army, political parties and civil society leaders agreed in crisis talks on Wednesday that the country's political transition should last a year with elections to be held in November 2015. The talks, mediated by three west African leaders and also attended by religious and tribal chiefs, failed to name a new leader to head a unity transition government. Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama, who mediated alongside his Nigerian counterpart Goodluck Jonathan and Senegal's President Macky Sall, said he expected a transitional government to be put in place soon.

Messi brace equals record as Barca beats Ajax 2-0 Posted: 05 Nov 2014 04:00 PM PST AMSTERDAM (AP) — Lionel Messi's brace gave Barcelona a 2-0 victory Wednesday over 10-man Ajax and moved him level with Raul Gonzalez's all-time Champions League scoring record of 71 goals.

Horror hits Hong Kong's famed red-light district Posted: 05 Nov 2014 03:58 PM PST HONG KONG (AP) — For generations of Western men, Hong Kong's Wan Chai neighborhood captured all the mystery and hedonism of this financial capital known around the world as the Pearl of the Orient.

Obama defiant, vows immigration action this year Posted: 05 Nov 2014 03:55 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama's determination to act alone to change the U.S. immigration system promptly drove a wedge Wednesday into the post-election commitment from the president and Republican leaders to find common ground under the new political alignment.

Obama to seek new war powers from Congress Posted: 05 Nov 2014 03:53 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama said Wednesday he would work with Congress on new war powers to fight Islamic State militants and expressed cautious optimism about whether the international face-off over Iran's nuclear program will be resolved — two issues that could prove harder for the White House to maneuver with Republicans in charge on Capitol Hill.

Messi brace equals Raul's Champions League record Posted: 05 Nov 2014 03:53 PM PST AMSTERDAM (AP) — Lionel Messi equaled Raul Gonzalez's Champions League scoring record of 71 goals on Wednesday with his second strike for Barcelona in a 2-0 victory over against Ajax.

Jordan tells UN ready to stop Israeli mosque attacks Posted: 05 Nov 2014 03:50 PM PST Jordan told the UN Security Council on Wednesday that it was ready to take measures to stop Israeli attacks on the Al-Aqsa mosque in east Jerusalem after Israeli forces stormed the compound. "Jordan considers such serious and outrageous actions by Israel an unprecedented escalation," said Ambassador Dina Kawar in a letter to the president of the Security Council.

Israeli police: Driver slams car into pedestrians Posted: 05 Nov 2014 03:47 PM PST JERUSALEM (AP) — A Hamas militant slammed a minivan into a crowd waiting for a train Wednesday in Jerusalem, killing one person and wounding 13. Hours later, the Israeli military said a Palestinian motorist drove into a group of soldiers in the West Bank, injuring three.

US Sen Rubio sees new hope for Venezuela sanctions Posted: 05 Nov 2014 03:46 PM PST BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio says he hopes Republican gains in midterm elections will breathe new life into efforts to impose sanctions on Venezuelan officials who commit human rights abuses.

US sends long-held Guantanamo prisoner to Kuwait Posted: 05 Nov 2014 03:40 PM PST MIAMI (AP) — One of the longest-held prisoners at the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay was sent home to Kuwait on Wednesday, the first release based on the determination of a review panel that has been re-evaluating some men previously classified as too dangerous to release.

Robshaw tells England there's no hiding place against All Blacks Posted: 05 Nov 2014 03:37 PM PST London (AFP) - England captain Chris Robshaw underlined the scale of the challenge facing his side when they play New Zealand in their opening November international at Twickenham on Saturday by saying there was "no hiding place" against the world champions.

Expert: Water key to Mexico's Teotihuacan Posted: 05 Nov 2014 03:29 PM PST MEXICO CITY (AP) — Recent discoveries at Mexico's Teotihuacan ruin site suggest that water features may have been a key part of the complex.

AC Milan beats San Lorenzo 2-0 in friendly match Posted: 05 Nov 2014 03:25 PM PST MILAN (AP) — AC Milan won 2-0 against San Lorenzo of Argentina, Pope Francis' favorite team, in the Trofeo Berlusconi on Wednesday.

British protesters scuffle with police in central London Posted: 05 Nov 2014 03:23 PM PST London (AFP) - Thousands of anti-capitalist protesters calling for revolution scuffled with police in central London and outside Buckingham Palace on Wednesday after marching on parliament.

Messi brace equals record as Barca progresses Posted: 05 Nov 2014 03:20 PM PST MILAN (AP) — Lionel Messi scored twice to draw level with Raul Gonzalez as the Champions League's all-time leading scorer on Wednesday, as Barcelona won 2-0 at Ajax to reach the knockout stage along with Group F leader Paris Saint-Germain.

Chelsea draws 1-1 with Maribor in Champions League Posted: 05 Nov 2014 03:18 PM PST MARIBOR, Slovenia (AP) — Eden Hazard had a late penalty saved as Chelsea missed a chance to advance from Group G in the Champions League on Wednesday, drawing 1-1 with Maribor.

Nine-man City left on brink by CSKA Moscow Posted: 05 Nov 2014 02:58 PM PST English champions Manchester City face the prospect of a third Champions League group-phase exit in four years after a disastrous 2-1 loss at home to CSKA Moscow on Wednesday. CSKA claimed a first win on English soil at the sixth attempt after Seydou Doumbia scored either side of a free-kick by Yaya Toure, who was sent off in the second half at the Etihad Stadium along with team-mate Fernandinho. CSKA's Pontus Wernbloom avoided a second yellow card in an apparent case of mistaken identity, but City manager Manuel Pellegrini said referee Tasos Sidiropoulos was not to blame for his side's dismal performance.

Porto wins 2-0 at Bilbao, advances to CL knockout Posted: 05 Nov 2014 02:55 PM PST BILBAO, Spain (AP) — FC Porto forward Yacine Brahimi scored one goal after setting up the opener in a 2-0 win at Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday that sent the Portuguese side through to the knockout rounds of the Champions League.

Charge: Man killed English man with mailed cyanide Posted: 05 Nov 2014 02:54 PM PST BANGOR, Maine (AP) — A man who mailed cyanide to a suicidal English man, resulting in his death, was arrested on Wednesday, court documents said.

Doumbia double gives CSKA 2-1 win at Man City Posted: 05 Nov 2014 02:44 PM PST MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Two goals from Seydou Doumbia either side of a Yaya Toure free kick gave CSKA Moscow a 2-1 victory over nine-man Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday, leaving the English champion bottom of Group E with two games remaining.

Heavy rains kill 12 in Haiti, cause flooding Posted: 05 Nov 2014 02:40 PM PST PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Twelve people have died in Haiti as a result of heavy rains unleashed by a cluster of storms in the northern Caribbean, authorities said Wednesday.

PSG beats Apoel to advance in Champions League Posted: 05 Nov 2014 02:38 PM PST PARIS (AP) — Edinson Cavani scored after just 57 seconds as Paris Saint-Germain beat Apoel Nicosia 1-0 on Wednesday in a scrappy game to reach the last 16 of the Champions League.

Shakhtar eases to 5-0 Champs League win over BATE Posted: 05 Nov 2014 02:36 PM PST LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — Luiz Adriano, the top scorer in the Champions League this season, struck another hat trick as Shakhtar Donetsk cruised to a 5-0 victory over 10-man BATE Borisov on Wednesday.

Bayern beats Roma 2-0 in Champions League Posted: 05 Nov 2014 02:33 PM PST MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich cruised past Roma 2-0 on Wednesday to make sure of advancing to the knockout stage of the Champions League.

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