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• Palestinians kill four in Jerusalem synagogue attack
• Hong Kong protesters break into government building as tensions flare again
• Iran to resist 'excessive' demands in push for nuclear deal
• Hard diplomacy ahead despite China showing its softer side
• Colombia rebels say army general's capture is part of war
• U.N. panel calls for North Korea referral to international court
• Chicago gets new, more moderate archbishop
• Pekovic to miss at least next 3 games with injury
• Top Asian News at 12:30 a.m. GMT
• Mexican boy has massive tumor removed in US
• A look at victims, assailants in Jerusalem attack
• Surgeons' death rates published in NHS league tables
• UN report: Demographic shift could boost growth
• Keystone XL pipeline bill dies in Senate
• UN condemns Syria, Iran rights record
• Officials: 10 killed in exchange of fire in Sinai
• Portugal beats Argentina 1-0 with injury-time goal
• US Senate rejects Keystone pipeline by one vote
• 14 players sign by deadline for West Indies tour
• G. Bissau says it remains 'fragile' despite some progress
• UN calls for probe of N. Korea 'crimes against humanity'
• Brady brace leads Ireland to 4-1 win over US
• Spanish lawmakers call on govt to recognise Palestine
• US researchers trace NKorea sanctions evasion
• Irate Mexico president on defensive over mansion
• Senate narrowly fails to pass Keystone XL pipeline bill
• Deadly Jerusalem synagogue attack horrifies Israel
• Research: Blacklisted NKorea firm selling overseas
• Britain's queen 'worried Ebola could eclipse malaria'
• Italy beats Albania 1-0 in friendly match
• LPGA gets title sponsor for 1st major
• Varane fires France to 1-0 win over Sweden
• UN push against North Korea on rights moves ahead
• UN council not intimidated by terrorist murders
• Britain urges Guyana's leader to recall parliament
• Use of women guards on hold at Guantanamo's Camp 7
• Low-key Ronaldo-Messi duel as Portugal wins 1-0
• Last call for free rum at Puerto Rico distillery
• Netflix expanding to Australia, New Zealand
• Symbol of century-old suffering gets brief display

Palestinians kill four in Jerusalem synagogue attack Posted: 18 Nov 2014 12:01 PM PST By Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Two Palestinians armed with a meat cleaver and a gun killed four worshippers in a Jerusalem synagogue on Tuesday before being shot dead by police, the deadliest such incident in six years in the holy city. Three of the victims held dual U.S.-Israeli citizenship and the fourth man was a British-Israeli national, police said. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas of inciting violence in the city and said the killings, along with a spate of recent attacks, were part of a "battle over Jerusalem". ...

Hong Kong protesters break into government building as tensions flare again Posted: 18 Nov 2014 12:49 PM PST By James Pomfret HONG KONG (Reuters) - A small group of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters broke into the city's legislature via a side door early on Wednesday, and police stopped others forcing their way in as tensions in the Chinese-controlled city escalated following a period of calm. The flare-up came just hours after court bailiffs managed to clear part of a protest camp in the heart of the city that has been occupied by pro-democracy demonstrators for nearly two months, while leaving most of the main protest site intact. ...

Iran to resist 'excessive' demands in push for nuclear deal Posted: 18 Nov 2014 10:29 AM PST By Fredrik Dahl and Parisa Hafezi VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran said it would resist Western pressure to make what it considered to be excessive concessions in nuclear talks that started on Tuesday, highlighting obstacles that could prevent a historic deal being reached by a Nov. 24 deadline. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry declined to make any predictions for what he called a "critical week", during which negotiators from Iran and six world powers will push to end a 12-year dispute over Iran's nuclear program and dispel fears of a new Middle East war. ...

Hard diplomacy ahead despite China showing its softer side Posted: 18 Nov 2014 01:09 PM PST By Ben Blanchard BEIJING (Reuters) - From a military rules-of-the-road agreement with Washington to $20 billion in loans for Southeast Asia, Beijing has set aside the tensions of recent years to present a softer side to the world in the last week. But proof of whether President Xi Jinping is serious about narrowing differences that have marked his first two years in office will depend on how China's festering disputes are managed in the months ahead. ...

Colombia rebels say army general's capture is part of war Posted: 18 Nov 2014 12:39 PM PST By Rosa Tania Valdés and Helen Murphy HAVANA/BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's Marxist FARC rebels justified their capture of an army general in a remote jungle area as a legitimate act of war on Tuesday and urged the government to rethink its retaliatory suspension of peace talks. The two-year peace process faces its most serious crisis so far after rebel negotiators said General Ruben Dario Alzate and two others were the group's prisoners and made no offer to release them as a gesture to restart negotiations in Cuba. ...

U.N. panel calls for North Korea referral to international court Posted: 18 Nov 2014 02:25 PM PST By Mirjam Donath UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The U.N. General Assembly committee dealing with human rights on Tuesday called for the U.N. Security Council to consider referring North Korea to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity. The vote followed a U.N. Commission of Inquiry report published in February detailing wide-ranging abuses in North Korea, including prison camps, systematic torture, starvation and killings comparable to Nazi-era atrocities. The resolution passed by the U.N. ...

Chicago gets new, more moderate archbishop Posted: 18 Nov 2014 04:35 PM PST CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago got its new archbishop Tuesday: Blase Cupich, chosen by Pope Francis to replace his retiring, more conservative predecessor as the leader of the third-largest U.S. diocese.

Pekovic to miss at least next 3 games with injury Posted: 18 Nov 2014 04:34 PM PST MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Timberwolves center Nikola Pekovic of Montenegro will miss at least the next three games because of a sprained right wrist.

Top Asian News at 12:30 a.m. GMT Posted: 18 Nov 2014 04:33 PM PST TOKYO (AP) — Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called a snap election for December and put off a sales tax hike planned for next year, seeking a renewed mandate for his all-or-nothing policies to end two decades of economic stagnation. Despite those policies, the Japanese economy slipped into a recession last quarter after a sales tax increase in April crushed consumer and business spending. That forced Abe to delay the second hike planned for October next year until April 2017.

Mexican boy has massive tumor removed in US Posted: 18 Nov 2014 04:26 PM PST ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (AP) — An 11-year-old Mexican boy who had been suffering from a massive tumor and drew international attention after U.S. officials helped him get treatment in New Mexico had the growth removed after a long surgery, a church said Tuesday.

A look at victims, assailants in Jerusalem attack Posted: 18 Nov 2014 04:21 PM PST JERUSALEM (AP) — The four men killed by two Palestinian attackers as they worshipped in a Jerusalem synagogue Tuesday were rabbis, and all were immigrants to Israel with dual citizenship — three born in the United States and one in England.

Surgeons' death rates published in NHS league tables Posted: 18 Nov 2014 04:18 PM PST London (AFP) - Performance data for around 5,000 surgeons in England will be released Wednesday, revealing how many patients have died in their care.

UN report: Demographic shift could boost growth Posted: 18 Nov 2014 04:13 PM PST LONDON (AP) — The United Nations Population Fund said Tuesday that changing demographics, mainly in Africa and Asia, could lead to rapid economic growth if there is sufficient investment in young people.

Keystone XL pipeline bill dies in Senate Posted: 18 Nov 2014 04:11 PM PST By Timothy Gardner and Susan Cornwell WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A bill to force approval of the Keystone XL pipeline failed in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, sparing President Barack Obama from having to veto legislation that several fellow Democrats supported. The measure fell just short of the 60 votes needed for passage, despite frantic last-minute lobbying by supporters, including Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu of Louisiana who faces a runoff election on Dec. 6. She has staked her hopes of winning on the Keystone gambit. ...

UN condemns Syria, Iran rights record Posted: 18 Nov 2014 04:10 PM PST The United Nations on Tuesday strongly condemned Syria over its poor human rights record and also took aim at Iran in resolutions adopted by the world body. A resolution condemning "the grave deterioration of the human rights situation" in Syria was adopted by a resounding vote of 125 to 13, with 47 abstentions in the General Assembly committee for human rights. Condemnation of Iran's rights record was not as strong, endorsed by 78 countries, with 35 voting against and 69 abstentions.

Officials: 10 killed in exchange of fire in Sinai Posted: 18 Nov 2014 04:05 PM PST EL-ARISH, Egypt (AP) — Seven civilians and three militants have been killed in an exchange of fire between militants and the army in the restive North Sinai, Egyptian security officials said.

Portugal beats Argentina 1-0 with injury-time goal Posted: 18 Nov 2014 04:05 PM PST MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The highly anticipated duel between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo fell flat as the world's two best players lasted just 45 minutes of Portugal's last-gasp 1-0 win over Argentina in an international friendly on Tuesday.

US Senate rejects Keystone pipeline by one vote Posted: 18 Nov 2014 04:04 PM PST The US Senate on Tuesday narrowly rejected a bill that would have approved construction of the Keystone XL pipeline to bring crude oil to Gulf coast refineries from Canada's controversial tar sands. Rejection of the pipeline, which became a political football in the aftermath of November's midterm elections, sets up another likely showdown when the new Republican-controlled Congress convenes in January. Many of the 45 Republicans who supported the bill, as well as some of the 14 Democrats who voted with them, described Keystone XL as a "no-brainer" that would generate thousands of jobs and improve American energy independence. "Senate Democrats once again stood in the way of a shovel-ready jobs project that would help thousands of Americans find work -- a remarkable stance after an election in which the American people sent a clear message to Congress, to approve serious policies," top Republican Senator Mitch McConnell said.

14 players sign by deadline for West Indies tour Posted: 18 Nov 2014 04:03 PM PST ST. JOHN'S, Antigua (AP) — A month after a pay dispute controversially derailed its tour to India, the West Indies Cricket Board has confirmed that 14 top-flight players have signed contracts committing them to a three-test series in South Africa.

G. Bissau says it remains 'fragile' despite some progress Posted: 18 Nov 2014 03:58 PM PST Guinea Bissau remains in a "fragile state" following a 2012 coup and still requires support from the international community, the prime minister told the UN Security Council Tuesday. Domingos Pereira, who was appointed as Prime Minister in June, said while there has been some progress clocked, the troubled West African nation still faces challenges. "Despite significant advances that the country has registered in terms of reforms, there are still serious risks when it comes to fragility," Pereira said after a United Nations meeting on the situation in Guinea Bissau. He said the country faces key issues, namely "a fragile state, limited resources and persistent social instability" and called for support from the international community.

UN calls for probe of N. Korea 'crimes against humanity' Posted: 18 Nov 2014 03:48 PM PST The United Nations on Tuesday adopted a landmark resolution condemning North Korean rights abuses and laying the groundwork for putting the Pyongyang regime in the dock for crimes against humanity. A resolution asking the Security Council to refer North Korea to the International Criminal Court passed by a resounding vote of 111 to 19 with 55 abstentions in a General Assembly human rights committee. North Korea reacted angrily to the vote and announced that it was breaking off talks on improving human rights with the European Union, which drafted the resolution with Japan.

Brady brace leads Ireland to 4-1 win over US Posted: 18 Nov 2014 03:42 PM PST DUBLIN (AP) — Robbie Brady scored twice to lead a second-string Ireland side to a 4-1 win over the United States in a friendly on Tuesday.

Spanish lawmakers call on govt to recognise Palestine Posted: 18 Nov 2014 03:37 PM PST Spanish lawmakers adopted a motion Tuesday calling on the government to recognise a Palestinian state, following similar moves in other European nations. The motion submitted by the opposition Socialists asks the conservative government to recognise Palestine in coordination with any similar move by the European Union. The text asks the Spanish government to "recognise Palestine as a state, subject to international law," while adding that the "only solution to the conflict is the co-existence of two states, Israel and Palestine," reached through negotiation.

US researchers trace NKorea sanctions evasion Posted: 18 Nov 2014 03:37 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. researchers say they have found evidence that companies in China and Russia have been marketing machine tools produced by a blacklisted North Korean company in possible violation of U.N. sanctions.

Irate Mexico president on defensive over mansion Posted: 18 Nov 2014 03:35 PM PST Mexico's under-fire President Enrique Pena Nieto defended on Tuesday his wife's controversial purchase of a mansion owned by a government contractor, saying the former soap opera star would provide her own public explanation. "I will not allow this issue and finger-pointing to put in doubt the trust that the majority of Mexicans have put in me," Pena Nieto said in a speech in his native central State of Mexico. Already facing a major crisis over the presumed massacre of 43 college students, Pena Nieto has come under scrutiny over the luxurious house valued at $7 million and located in a ritzy Mexico City neighborhood.

Senate narrowly fails to pass Keystone XL pipeline bill Posted: 18 Nov 2014 03:33 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Tuesday narrowly failed to pass a bill that would have approved construction of the controversial Keystone XL pipeline, rejecting a measure the House of Representatives approved last week. The vote count was 59-41 in favor, but 60 "ayes" would have been needed to assure passage. Fourteen Democrats voted for the bill, joining all 45 Republicans who voted to support the pipeline. TransCanada Corp's $8 billion pipeline would help transport crude oil from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico, but is opposed by environmentalists. ...

Deadly Jerusalem synagogue attack horrifies Israel Posted: 18 Nov 2014 03:29 PM PST Five Israelis were killed in Jerusalem's bloodiest attack for years when two Palestinians armed with a gun and meat cleavers ran amok among worshippers in a Jerusalem synagogue on Tuesday. Israel's leading ultra-Orthodox website said they were all rabbis. A policeman, Zidan Saief, 30, died later of his wounds. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a harsh response to the bloodshed, and pledged to demolish the homes of the perpetrators in line with a policy announced earlier this month.

Research: Blacklisted NKorea firm selling overseas Posted: 18 Nov 2014 03:27 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — Companies in China and Russia have been marketing products of a blacklisted North Korean machine tool maker in possible violation of U.N. sanctions, U.S. researchers claimed Tuesday.

Britain's queen 'worried Ebola could eclipse malaria' Posted: 18 Nov 2014 03:25 PM PST London (AFP) - Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has voiced concerns that malaria risks are being sidelined because of the focus on the Ebola virus, a medical professor said after meeting the monarch on Tuesday.

Italy beats Albania 1-0 in friendly match Posted: 18 Nov 2014 03:24 PM PST GENOA, Italy (AP) — Stefano Okaka scored on his debut to help Italy beat Albania 1-0 in a friendly match in Genoa on Tuesday.

LPGA gets title sponsor for 1st major Posted: 18 Nov 2014 03:22 PM PST NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — The LPGA Tour has added one new tournament and one big sponsor for its 2015 season.

Varane fires France to 1-0 win over Sweden Posted: 18 Nov 2014 03:20 PM PST MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Raphael Varane steered France to a 1-0 win over Sweden in a friendly at Stade Velodrome on Tuesday.

UN push against North Korea on rights moves ahead Posted: 18 Nov 2014 03:19 PM PST UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The world's boldest effort yet to hold North Korea and leader Kim Jong Un accountable for alleged crimes against humanity moved forward Tuesday at the United Nations, where a Pyongyang envoy threatened further nuclear tests.

UN council not intimidated by terrorist murders Posted: 18 Nov 2014 03:16 PM PST UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations Security Council says "the heinous and cowardly murders" of an American humanitarian worker and at least 15 Syrian captives by the Islamic State group is stiffening its resolve to defeat all al-Qaida-linked terrorists.

Britain urges Guyana's leader to recall parliament Posted: 18 Nov 2014 03:11 PM PST GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Britain is demanding that the South American country of Guyana recall its parliament and allow suspended lawmakers to approve key pieces of legislation.

Use of women guards on hold at Guantanamo's Camp 7 Posted: 18 Nov 2014 03:10 PM PST MIAMI (AP) — A resolution of a dispute over the use of female guards inside the secret Camp 7 at the Guantanamo Bay prison will have to wait until at least January, a U.S. military judge ruled Tuesday.

Low-key Ronaldo-Messi duel as Portugal wins 1-0 Posted: 18 Nov 2014 03:10 PM PST GENEVA (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi had left the pitch long before Raphael Guerreiro's stoppage-time header gave Portugal a 1-0 win over Argentina in a friendly on Tuesday.

Last call for free rum at Puerto Rico distillery Posted: 18 Nov 2014 03:09 PM PST SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The drinks are no longer on the house at Casa Bacardi in Puerto Rico.

Netflix expanding to Australia, New Zealand Posted: 18 Nov 2014 03:09 PM PST LOS GATOS, Calif. (AP) — Netflix says it plans to expand into Australia and New Zealand in March.

Symbol of century-old suffering gets brief display Posted: 18 Nov 2014 03:07 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — To Armenian-Americans, the display Tuesday of a hand-woven rug at the White House Visitor's Center represented a hard-fought victory in their push for official recognition of the killings of their ancestors experienced nearly a century ago.

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