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• Iraq needs 80,000 good troops to retake lost territory: U.S. general
• Moscow and Kiev trade accusations; U.S. warns Russia against escalation
• Kurdistan region, Baghdad reach deal on oil exports and payments
• Dutch fighters intercept Russian plane over Baltic Sea
• Top U.S. general mulls sending advisers with Iraqi ground troops
• PM Cameron plans orders to bar jihadis from returning to UK: BBC
• Argentina accuses Britain of 'new provocation' over Falklands
• Venezuela court keeps opposition leader in jail
• Britain to seize jihadists' passports and stop them returning home
• Top Asian News at 12:30 a.m. GMT
• Judge sticks to BP gross negligence ruling
• Daniel Berger tied for US PGA Tour lead in Mexico
• Judge releases US Border Patrol agent's name
• Controversial Idaho wildlife hunt approved, conservationists sue
• Car bombs target Egyptian, UAE embassies in Libya
• AP Sources: Obama to shield many from deportation
• Italy-Argentina brought forward to Friday
• Jamaica cops trained to cut down on lethal force
• France has extra motivation to beat Australia
• England, Springboks looking for reaction
• Wales keen to make Fiji go boo hoo
• Emboldened Scots believe NZ can finally be beaten
• Boko Haram invades two towns in NE Nigeria
• Christina Kim leads Lorena Ochoa Invitational
• Road to recovery still ahead for Murray
• US aids nations in legal fight against extremists
• Vatican rep: 2015 'ideal time' for pope NY visit
• Controversial Idaho wolf hunt approved, angering conservationists
• FIFA under fire after report on Qatar, Russia
• Burkina army, civil groups agree transition pact
• California accuses BP of inflating gas contract
• Hamas warns of 'explosion' if Israel prevents Gaza reconstruction
• Tiger still on the loose near Paris
• Garcia cries foul as FIFA clear Qatar, Russia
• Denver assembles sparkling show of Cartier jewels
• Kurds say deal reached with Baghdad over oil, salaries
• Conservation groups ask Obama administration to protect Yellowstone bison
• Venezuela's Maduro cuts prices of toys, computers in 'Merry Christmas' plan
• Obama seeks human rights waiver on war funds
• US stocks close higher as Dow Jones hits record

Iraq needs 80,000 good troops to retake lost territory: U.S. general Posted: 13 Nov 2014 09:40 AM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Iraq will need about 80,000 effective military troops to retake the terrain it lost to Islamic State militants and restore its border with Syria, the top U.S. general said on Thursday. "We're going to need about 80,000 competent Iraqi security forces to recapture territory lost, and eventually the city of Mosul, to restore the border," Army General Martin Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of staff, told a congressional hearing. Dempsey said the request for more U.S. forces in Iraq would create centers to help train the additional troops needed. ...

Moscow and Kiev trade accusations; U.S. warns Russia against escalation Posted: 13 Nov 2014 10:19 AM PST By Thomas Grove and Natalia Zinets MOSCOW/KIEV (Reuters) - Moscow and Kiev accused each other on Thursday of violating a ceasefire and the United States warned Russia the West might punish it further for its "military escalation" of the Ukraine crisis. Ukraine accused Russia of sending soldiers and weapons to help separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine launch a new offensive in a conflict that has killed more than 4,000 people. Russia warned Kiev that any resumption of hostilities against the separatists would be catastrophic for Ukraine. ...

Kurdistan region, Baghdad reach deal on oil exports and payments Posted: 13 Nov 2014 11:53 AM PST By Michael Georgy and Isabel Coles BAGHDAD/ARBIL (Reuters) - The government of Iraq and the semi-autonomous region of Kurdistan have reached a deal to ease tensions over Kurdish oil exports and civil service payments from Baghdad, Iraq's finance minister told Reuters on Thursday. Hoshiyar Zebari said the central government had agreed for the time being to resume payments from the federal budget for Kurdish civil servants' salaries. Zebari, who is a Kurd, described the step as a "major breakthrough" that would reduce friction between the KRG and Baghdad. ...

Dutch fighters intercept Russian plane over Baltic Sea Posted: 13 Nov 2014 11:16 AM PST AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Two Dutch F16 fighter jets, part of a NATO force patrolling the skies above the Baltic states, intercepted a Russian Ilyushin transport aircraft flying near Estonian and Lithuanian air space, the Netherlands said on Thursday. After the interception, which took place late on Wednesday, the Ilyushin flew off in the direction of the Russian city of Kaliningrad, the Dutch defence ministry said in a statement. The exclave of Kaliningrad is sandwiched between Poland and Lithuania, both NATO members as are the other two Baltic states Estonia and Latvia. ...

Top U.S. general mulls sending advisers with Iraqi ground troops Posted: 13 Nov 2014 01:56 PM PST By David Alexander and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The top U.S. general told lawmakers on Thursday he would consider sending American military advisers to accompany Iraqi troops if they advance against Islamic State militants in the difficult terrain near Mosul and the Iraqi border with Syria. Army General Martin Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told a congressional hearing that he had not decided if such a recommendation would be necessary. ...

PM Cameron plans orders to bar jihadis from returning to UK: BBC Posted: 13 Nov 2014 03:35 PM PST (Reuters) - British Prime Minister David Cameron is expected to announce exclusion orders aimed at barring citizens from re-entering the U.K. if they are suspected of being jihadi fighters from war-torn Iraq and Syria, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported. Under the orders, suspects would be banned entry into the country unless they agreed to be escorted by police before facing prosecution or close supervision under monitoring powers, the BBC said. (http://bbc. ...

Argentina accuses Britain of 'new provocation' over Falklands Posted: 13 Nov 2014 04:56 PM PST Buenos Aires (AFP) - Argentina on Thursday accused Britain of carrying out military exercises near the Falkland Islands, saying it amounted to a "new provocation" in the long-running dispute over the rocky South Atlantic archipelago.

Venezuela court keeps opposition leader in jail Posted: 13 Nov 2014 04:51 PM PST CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A Venezuelan court has declined to meet a United Nations call for the release of opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez, who faces charges of inciting violence stemming from anti-government protests early in 2013.

Britain to seize jihadists' passports and stop them returning home Posted: 13 Nov 2014 04:45 PM PST Brisbane (Australia) (AFP) - Prime Minister David Cameron on Friday outlined plans to seize passports from radicalised Britons and stop them returning from fighting overseas, while proposing landing bans on airlines that fail to comply with London's no-fly lists.

Top Asian News at 12:30 a.m. GMT Posted: 13 Nov 2014 04:32 PM PST NAYPYITAW, Myanmar (AP) — When President Barack Obama meets with Myanmar's opposition icon Aung San Suu Kyi on Friday, he will encounter a figure in the midst of an evolution he finds familiar: the shift from history-making trailblazer to establishment politician. Four years after being released from house arrest, Suu Kyi is now a member of Myanmar's Parliament and has been pushing for changes to a constitutional provision that is blocking her path to the presidency. While the 69-year-old Suu Kyi remains beloved by many in this long-isolated Southeast Asian nation, however, she's come under criticism for failing to take a tougher line against the country's former military leaders and for staying largely silent about the abuse of Muslim minorities that could jeopardize Myanmar's fitful move toward democracy.

Judge sticks to BP gross negligence ruling Posted: 13 Nov 2014 04:29 PM PST NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal judge in New Orleans on Thursday stuck to his ruling that said BP's conduct in the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil rig disaster amounted to "gross negligence."

Daniel Berger tied for US PGA Tour lead in Mexico Posted: 13 Nov 2014 04:23 PM PST PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico (AP) — Daniel Berger had five birdies in a seven-hole span on his final nine for a share of the lead in the OHL Classic on Thursday.

Judge releases US Border Patrol agent's name Posted: 13 Nov 2014 04:19 PM PST TUCSON, Arizona (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday disclosed the name of a U.S. Border Patrol agent being sued in the fatal shooting of a Mexican teenager during a 2012 rock-throwing incident in Nogales, Mexico.

Controversial Idaho wildlife hunt approved, conservationists sue Posted: 13 Nov 2014 04:19 PM PST By Laura Zuckerman SALMON Idaho (Reuters) - U.S. land managers approved a recreation permit on Thursday allowing a controversial hunting contest open to children to take place on public lands in Idaho, where contestants will seek to kill the most wolves and other wildlife for cash and prizes. The hunting group Idaho for Wildlife requested the permit for the so-called predator derby to take place each January for five years on millions of acres (hectares) overseen by the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in east central Idaho near Salmon. ...

Car bombs target Egyptian, UAE embassies in Libya Posted: 13 Nov 2014 04:15 PM PST TRIPOLI, Libya (AP) — Car bombs went off outside the Egyptian and United Arab Emirates embassies in the Libyan capital on Thursday, causing some damage to the long-shuttered buildings but no casualties, officials said.

AP Sources: Obama to shield many from deportation Posted: 13 Nov 2014 04:14 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is poised to unveil executive action that will shield possibly around 5 million immigrants living in the U.S. illegally from deportation, according to advocates in touch with the White House.

Italy-Argentina brought forward to Friday Posted: 13 Nov 2014 04:08 PM PST GENOA, Italy (AP) — A bad weather forecast prompted organizers to bring forward the Italy-Argentina rugby test a day early to Friday.

Jamaica cops trained to cut down on lethal force Posted: 13 Nov 2014 03:58 PM PST KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — A group of Jamaican police officers is taking a course with U.S. trainers to practice ways of subduing people without permanently injuring or killing them, officials said Thursday.

France has extra motivation to beat Australia Posted: 13 Nov 2014 03:57 PM PST PARIS (AP) — France doesn't needing motivating against Australia on Saturday at Stade de France. The statistics are enough: A 3-0 whitewash in their test series in June, and eight losses in the past nine matches against the Wallabies.

England, Springboks looking for reaction Posted: 13 Nov 2014 03:51 PM PST Stuart Lancaster has been hailed as the savior of English rugby after raising standards on and off the pitch since taking over as coach following the national team's embarrassing 2011 World Cup campaign.

Wales keen to make Fiji go boo hoo Posted: 13 Nov 2014 03:47 PM PST CARDIFF, Wales (AP) — A little booing has gone a long way in Wales.

Emboldened Scots believe NZ can finally be beaten Posted: 13 Nov 2014 03:44 PM PST EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — Scotland has been abuzz about its new-look national rugby team which posted an eyebrow-raising 41 points in a win against Argentina last weekend.

Boko Haram invades two towns in NE Nigeria Posted: 13 Nov 2014 03:38 PM PST Scores of Boko Haram fighters on Thursday invaded two towns in northeast Nigeria's Adamawa state after hunters and civilian vigilantes reportedly ousted them from a key town, residents told AFP. The Islamists raided Hong and Gombi, some 100 kilometres (62.5 miles) from the state capital, Yola, after they were pushed out of the commercial hub of Mubi, which they seized two weeks ago. Boko Haram is thought to have captured more than two dozen towns in Yobe, Borno and Adamawa states in recent months, as part of its quest to establish a hardline caliphate in the region. In Gombi, resident Haruna Awwalu said Boko Haram were patrolling the streets, firing heavy weaponry, while another local, Rabi Tanimu, said people were cowering indoors and many had fled into the bush.

Christina Kim leads Lorena Ochoa Invitational Posted: 13 Nov 2014 03:31 PM PST MEXICO CITY (AP) — Christina Kim had two eagles in a 7-under 65 to take a one-stroke lead in the Lorena Ochoa Invitational on Thursday.

Road to recovery still ahead for Murray Posted: 13 Nov 2014 03:26 PM PST LONDON (AP) — For Andy Murray, the road leading back to the "Big Four" remains winding and tortuous.

US aids nations in legal fight against extremists Posted: 13 Nov 2014 03:24 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Justice Department lawyers are coordinating with foreign governments in North Africa, the Balkans and the Middle East to deal with the problems posed by foreign fighters flowing to the conflict in Syria, Attorney General Eric Holder said Thursday following meetings with European Union ministers.

Vatican rep: 2015 'ideal time' for pope NY visit Posted: 13 Nov 2014 03:19 PM PST UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The Vatican's envoy to the United Nations strongly hinted that Pope Francis would visit New York next year to address world leaders at the General Assembly, saying Thursday that the coming 70th anniversary of the world body would be "the ideal time."

Controversial Idaho wolf hunt approved, angering conservationists Posted: 13 Nov 2014 03:10 PM PST By Laura Zuckerman SALMON Idaho (Reuters) - U.S. land managers approved a recreation permit on Thursday allowing a controversial hunting contest open to children to take place on public lands in Idaho, where contestants will seek to kill the most wolves and other wildlife for cash and prizes. The hunting group Idaho for Wildlife requested the permit for the so-called predator derby to take place each January for five years on millions of acres (hectares) overseen by the federal Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in east central Idaho near Salmon. ...

FIFA under fire after report on Qatar, Russia Posted: 13 Nov 2014 03:09 PM PST GENEVA (AP) — A long-awaited day of judgment on World Cup hosts Russia and Qatar turned into another day of FIFA disarray.

Burkina army, civil groups agree transition pact Posted: 13 Nov 2014 03:05 PM PST Burkina Faso's army on Thursday reached an agreement with opposition parties, civil groups and religious leaders for a transition to civilian rule, almost two weeks after the ouster of president Blaise Compaore. The different factions "unanimously voted" in favour of a transition charter, said Henry Ye, president of the commission representing the main power players in the west African country. The army installed Lieutenant-Colonel Isaac Zida, the 49-year-old second-in-command of the presidential guard, as the new leader of the landlocked nation of some 17 million people.

California accuses BP of inflating gas contract Posted: 13 Nov 2014 02:59 PM PST SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — BP and its traders routinely manipulated prices to overcharge California as much as $300 million when it sold natural gas to the state, California and a fired BP employee allege in a lawsuit against the British energy company.

Hamas warns of 'explosion' if Israel prevents Gaza reconstruction Posted: 13 Nov 2014 02:57 PM PST The military wing of the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas warned Thursday of renewed violence unless Israel allows the reconstruction of the war-battered Gaza Strip. "We are saying to all sides -- if the siege on Gaza and the obstacles for reconstruction remain, there will be a new explosion," said Abu Obeida, spokesman of the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades. A devastating 50-day war between Israel and Hamas that ended on August 26 killed more than 2,140 Palestinians, most of them civilians, and 73 on the Israeli side, mostly soldiers. Gaza has been under a stringent Israeli blockade since 2006, with construction materials tightly restricted for fear militants could make use of them to forge arms or build fortifications.

Tiger still on the loose near Paris Posted: 13 Nov 2014 02:57 PM PST Montévrain (France) (AFP) - A tiger remained on the loose near Paris late on Thursday after firefighters and police called off the search for the night following a fruitless all-day hunt, with worried residents told to stay indoors. A local woman sounded the alarm in the morning after spotting the fearsome animal in a supermarket car park in the town of Montevrain -- just a stone's throw from Disneyland Paris. Backed up by a helicopter, more than 100 police officers and firefighters armed with tranquilising guns spent the day combing the area in the Seine-et-Marne district near the French capital, without success. He said that a security cordon covering an area about the size of four or five football pitches had been set up around a wooded area near the small town of Montevrain, some 40 kilometres (25 miles) east of Paris.

Garcia cries foul as FIFA clear Qatar, Russia Posted: 13 Nov 2014 02:56 PM PST FIFA's probe into the controversial bidding race for the 2018 and 2022 World Cups was thrown into turmoil Thursday after its own investigator Michael Garcia complained that a summary of his report misrepresented his conclusions. Garcia, who carried out an exhaustive investigation into the bidding, slammed an "incomplete and erroneous" version of his report and said he planned to appeal. Football's world governing body had earlier cleared Qatar and Russia of corruption and ruled out a re-vote for the tournaments despite widespread allegations of wrongdoing. Garcia, a former New York federal prosecutor, spent 18 months investigating the controversial World Cup race that ended with the selection of Russia for 2018 and Qatar for 2022.

Denver assembles sparkling show of Cartier jewels Posted: 13 Nov 2014 02:50 PM PST DENVER (AP) — In one corner of the gallery, Grace Kelly polishes her engagement ring on screen in the 1956 musical "High Society." In a case just steps away sits a dazzling 10.5-carat Cartier emerald-cut diamond given to her by her real-life fiance, which she wore in that final film role just before becoming Princess Grace of Monaco.

Kurds say deal reached with Baghdad over oil, salaries Posted: 13 Nov 2014 02:49 PM PST Iraq's autonomous region of Kurdistan said Thursday it had reached a breakthrough deal with Baghdad in a long-standing dispute over oil sales and salary payments. The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) said Baghdad had agreed to a $500 million payment in exchange for the transfer of 150,000 barrels of Kurdish oil per day to the federal government. The deal was reached at a meeting in the Kurdish capital Arbil between Iraqi Oil Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi, Kurdish Prime Minister Nechervan Barzani and his deputy, Qubad Talabani. "As a first step it was agreed that the federal government will transfer the amount of $500 million to the KRG," in return for which the northern region "will put 150,000 bpd at their disposal," the statement said.

Conservation groups ask Obama administration to protect Yellowstone bison Posted: 13 Nov 2014 02:46 PM PST By Laura Zuckerman (Reuters) - Two conservation groups asked the Obama administration on Thursday to provide Endangered Species Act protections for about 4,900 bison at Yellowstone National Park, where managers intend to cull the herd by 900 this winter. Buffalo Field Campaign and Western Watersheds Project said in a petition to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service that buffalo at the park that spans parts of Wyoming, Montana and Idaho made up part of the only free-roaming band in the country to retain its genetic integrity. ...

Venezuela's Maduro cuts prices of toys, computers in 'Merry Christmas' plan Posted: 13 Nov 2014 02:38 PM PST By Corina Pons CARACAS (Reuters) - In Venezuela, Christmas has begun in November. President Nicolas Maduro has launched a plan dubbed "Operation Merry Christmas" to lower the cost of toys, clothes and appliances for shoppers, potentially boosting his slumping poll numbers as the country struggles with a weakening economy. With soldiers selling subsidized holiday food and some 27,000 government inspectors leaning on private businesses to cut prices, Maduro hopes to take the edge off the country's 63 percent inflation during the Christmas shopping season. ...

Obama seeks human rights waiver on war funds Posted: 13 Nov 2014 02:35 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration has repeatedly asked Congress to exempt its military effort against the Islamic State from a longstanding ban on U.S. assistance to torturers and war criminals, highlighting doubts about finding "clean" American allies in a region wracked by ethnic animosity and religious extremism.

US stocks close higher as Dow Jones hits record Posted: 13 Nov 2014 02:25 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks wavered between small gains and losses on Thursday to close little changed as traders weighed generally strong earnings reports against the falling fortunes of energy companies.

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