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• U.S., Iran discussing new ideas to break nuclear impasse: sources
• Turkey, U.S. play down differences on fight against Islamic State
• Biden voices support for Ukraine, denounces Russia's Putin
• Brazil's Rousseff struggling to limit Petrobras scandal's damage
• China building South China Sea island big enough for airstrip: report
• Canadian vets plan to join Kurdish fight against Islamic State
• Top 25 Capsules
• West Virginia outlasts Boston College 70-66
• Sri Lanka leader to face health minister in polls
• Ecological monitoring station proposed at Yellowstone
• Wildlife managers confirm rare sighting of gray wolf at Grand Canyon
• UN committee urges Myanmar action on Rohingya
• Seton Hall holds on for 68-60 win over Nevada
• Assange welcome in Ecuador embassy 'as long as necessary'
• Judge: 2 can stand trial in French artist's death
• Ex-Virgin Islands official convicted of corruption
• Jury orders Irish man to pay $2M over ethanol deal
• Accused member of terrorist group extradited to US
• Latin America applauds Obama's immigration plan
• Mexicans turning to humor in mansion scandal
• Hundreds honor US aid worker slain in Syria
• Puerto Rico legislators to debate oil tax increase
• Polish town opposes Pooh Bear for unclear gender
• No. 17 UConn holds off Dayton 75-64 in Puerto Rico
• Mexico's Colima volcano spouts ash, hot rock
• Ciganda, Granada tied for lead at LPGA finale
• U.S., Iran discussing new proposals to break nuclear impasse: sources
• Aduriz leads Bilbao to 3-1 win over Espanyol
• PSG edges Metz 3-2 to take French league lead
• Dow, S&P 500 push further into record territory
• China, Europe chase growth amid global slowdown
• Timeout gaffe costs Clemson in 72-70 loss
• Champion female bobsledder awaits male crew
• Iran nuke talks stalled, despite Kerry efforts
• 2 in Puerto Rico accused of posing as policemen
• British insurer Aviva reveals talks to buy rival for £5.5bn
• Sharif asks Obama to play role on Kashmir issue

U.S., Iran discussing new ideas to break nuclear impasse: sources Posted: 21 Nov 2014 03:08 PM PST By Louis Charbonneau and Jonathan Allen VIENNA (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif are discussing new ideas aimed at breaking the deadlock in nuclear talks between Tehran and six world powers, sources close to the talks said on Friday. The sources, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, said the top Iranian and U.S. diplomats were preparing ideas that could be shown to both countries' capitals. "Discussions are continuing," said a senior U.S. official, who declined to discuss details about the negotiations in Vienna. ...

Turkey, U.S. play down differences on fight against Islamic State Posted: 21 Nov 2014 12:24 PM PST By Dasha Afanasieva and Humeyra Pamuk ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey and the United States played down differences in the fight against Islamic State on Friday, but Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu made clear Ankara would keep pressing for a no-fly zone in Syria and President Bashar al-Assad's removal. Turkey has been a reluctant partner in the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State (IS) insurgents. ...

Biden voices support for Ukraine, denounces Russia's Putin Posted: 21 Nov 2014 11:22 AM PST By Alessandra Prentice KIEV (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Friday condemned Russia's behaviour in Ukraine as "unacceptable" and said Moscow should abide by a September peace deal and pull its military forces out of the country. Addressing himself rhetorically to Russian leader Vladimir Putin after holding talks with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, Biden said: "Do what you agreed to do, Mr. Putin." The high-level U.S. ...

Brazil's Rousseff struggling to limit Petrobras scandal's damage Posted: 21 Nov 2014 10:11 AM PST By Brian Winter and Anthony Boadle SAO PAULO/BRASILIA (Reuters) - President Dilma Rousseff expects a bribery scandal at state-run oil company Petrobras to deteriorate in coming months, aides say, with arrests possible for some political allies and potentially serious damage to an economy that is already struggling. Prosecutors say corrupt officials siphoned billions of dollars from Petroleo Brasileiro SA, as the company is formally known, into the coffers of several parties including Rousseff's Workers' Party. ...

China building South China Sea island big enough for airstrip: report Posted: 21 Nov 2014 11:16 AM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Satellite images show China is building an island on a reef in the disputed Spratly Islands large enough to accommodate what could be its first offshore airstrip in the South China Sea, a leading defense publication said on Friday. The construction has stoked concern that China may be converting disputed territory in the mineral-rich archipelago into military installations, adding to tensions waters also claimed by Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam and Brunei. ...

Canadian vets plan to join Kurdish fight against Islamic State Posted: 21 Nov 2014 02:39 PM PST OTTAWA (Reuters) - Several former Canadian soldiers plan to join Kurdish forces fighting Islamic State militants in coming weeks, with at least one already in Iraq, Canadian media reported on Friday, bolstering the ranks of foreigners fighting alongside the Kurds. The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation said a half-dozen former armed forces personnel were enlisting, citing unnamed sources. Meanwhile, the National Post newspaper said veterans had formed a group called the First North American Expeditionary Force to help link would-be fighters with Peshmerga units and to provide financial help. ...

Top 25 Capsules Posted: 21 Nov 2014 04:50 PM PST SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Ryan Boatright had 20 points, Rodney Purvis added 19, and No. 17 Connecticut rallied from five points down in the second half to defeat Dayton 75-64 in the semifinals of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off on Friday.

West Virginia outlasts Boston College 70-66 Posted: 21 Nov 2014 04:45 PM PST SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Devin Williams, Juwan Staten and Jevon Carter had 15 points apiece as West Virginia rallied in the second half to top Boston College 70-66 in the semifinals of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off on Friday.

Sri Lanka leader to face health minister in polls Posted: 21 Nov 2014 04:31 PM PST COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka's health minister quit President Mahinda Rajapaksa's government Friday to challenge him in the upcoming elections, accusing the leader of taking the country toward an autocracy.

Ecological monitoring station proposed at Yellowstone Posted: 21 Nov 2014 04:30 PM PST By Laura Zuckerman (Reuters) - Yellowstone National Park could become a site for collecting massive amounts of data on climate and land-use changes and the effects of invasive species on the Northern Rocky Mountains under a proposal submitted for public comment on Friday. ...

Wildlife managers confirm rare sighting of gray wolf at Grand Canyon Posted: 21 Nov 2014 03:54 PM PST By Laura Zuckerman (Reuters) - A canine spotted in and around the north rim of the Grand Canyon has been confirmed to be the first western gray wolf at the national park in Arizona since the last one was killed there in the 1940s, U.S. wildlife managers said on Friday. Last month a park visitor captured photographs of the animal wearing what was believed to be a radio collar. Wildlife advocates suspected it was a wolf that wandered south from the Northern Rockies. Benjamin Tuggle, Southwest Regional Director for the U.S. ...

UN committee urges Myanmar action on Rohingya Posted: 21 Nov 2014 03:46 PM PST UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. General Assembly's human rights committee on Friday approved a resolution urging Myanmar to allow its persecuted Rohingya Muslim minority "access to full citizenship on an equal basis."

Seton Hall holds on for 68-60 win over Nevada Posted: 21 Nov 2014 03:42 PM PST ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Sterling Gibbs scored 15 points and Brandon Mobley had 12 as Seton Hall held on for a 68-60 victory over Nevada in the opening game at the eight-team Paradise Jam on Friday.

Assange welcome in Ecuador embassy 'as long as necessary' Posted: 21 Nov 2014 03:32 PM PST Quito (AFP) - Ecuador Friday guaranteed political asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange for "as long as necessary," one day after he lost an appeal against a Swedish warrant for his arrest.

Judge: 2 can stand trial in French artist's death Posted: 21 Nov 2014 03:28 PM PST DETROIT (AP) — A judge has determined that two of three young men are competent to stand trial in the robbery and killing of a French street artist whose body was found in the ruins of an abandoned Detroit public housing project.

Ex-Virgin Islands official convicted of corruption Posted: 21 Nov 2014 03:18 PM PST CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — A federal jury has found the former executive director of the U.S. Virgin Islands' legislature guilty of accepting bribes and of extortion.

Jury orders Irish man to pay $2M over ethanol deal Posted: 21 Nov 2014 03:14 PM PST IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A wealthy Irish investor must pay $2 million in damages to an Iowa doctor who was cut out of a major ethanol development in eastern Europe, a jury ruled Friday.

Accused member of terrorist group extradited to US Posted: 21 Nov 2014 03:14 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — An accused member of the leftist Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia has been extradited to the United States to face charges of hostage-taking and terrorism targeting Americans.

Latin America applauds Obama's immigration plan Posted: 21 Nov 2014 03:13 PM PST MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto praised President Barack Obama on Friday for his executive orders granting new rights to millions of people living illegally in the United States, calling it "an act of justice."

Mexicans turning to humor in mansion scandal Posted: 21 Nov 2014 03:08 PM PST MEXICO CITY (AP) — Brad Pitt and George Clooney are intercepted by Mexico's border patrol. Carlos Slim, the world's richest man, is ready to audition for a soap opera.

Hundreds honor US aid worker slain in Syria Posted: 21 Nov 2014 03:03 PM PST FISHERS, Indiana (AP) — The death of a U.S. aid worker at the hands of Islamic State militants is "barbaric" and is not a true reflection of Islam, a cleric told hundreds of people who gathered Friday for the first of three memorial services honoring the slain man.

Puerto Rico legislators to debate oil tax increase Posted: 21 Nov 2014 03:01 PM PST SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's governor on Friday called a special legislative session for next week to debate a measure that seeks to boost an oil tax by 68 percent.

Polish town opposes Pooh Bear for unclear gender Posted: 21 Nov 2014 02:59 PM PST WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Officials in a Polish town have opposed a proposition to name a playground after Winnie-the-Pooh due to the bear's unclear gender and immodest clothing.

No. 17 UConn holds off Dayton 75-64 in Puerto Rico Posted: 21 Nov 2014 02:58 PM PST SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Last season, Connecticut was mostly unproven and unnoticed until the Huskies peaked late and won the NCAA title.

Mexico's Colima volcano spouts ash, hot rock Posted: 21 Nov 2014 02:56 PM PST MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Colima volcano in western Mexico has erupted, sending a column of ash about 3 miles (5 kilometers) into the air.

Ciganda, Granada tied for lead at LPGA finale Posted: 21 Nov 2014 02:56 PM PST NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Michelle Wie suddenly is in a position to consider a million ways how a great year can get even better.

U.S., Iran discussing new proposals to break nuclear impasse: sources Posted: 21 Nov 2014 02:24 PM PST VIENNA (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif are working on new proposals aimed at breaking the deadlock in nuclear talks between Tehran and six world powers, sources close to the talks said on Friday. The sources, who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, said the top Iranian and U.S. diplomats were preparing ideas that could be shown to both countries' capitals. No details on the ideas were immediately available. "Discussions are continuing," said a senior U.S. official, who declined to discuss details about the negotiations. ...

Aduriz leads Bilbao to 3-1 win over Espanyol Posted: 21 Nov 2014 02:11 PM PST BILBAO, Spain (AP) — Athletic Bilbao striker Aritz Aduriz scored one goal and set up another in a 3-1 win over Espanyol at San Mames Stadium on Friday, as the Basque side consolidated its turnaround in the Spanish league.

PSG edges Metz 3-2 to take French league lead Posted: 21 Nov 2014 02:11 PM PST METZ, France (AP) — Ezequiel Lavezzi fired Paris Saint-Germain to the top of the French league on Friday by scoring the winner in the 3-2 victory over promoted Metz.

Dow, S&P 500 push further into record territory Posted: 21 Nov 2014 02:06 PM PST The stock market closed out its fifth straight week of gains with another record high on Friday.

China, Europe chase growth amid global slowdown Posted: 21 Nov 2014 02:05 PM PST BEIJING (AP) — China's central bank unexpectedly slashed interest rates on Friday to re-energize the world's No. 2 economy, joining a growing list of major economies that are trying to encourage growth in the face of a global slowdown.

Timeout gaffe costs Clemson in 72-70 loss Posted: 21 Nov 2014 02:03 PM PST ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — Clemson coach Brad Brownell took responsibility for his team's late timeout gaffe.

Champion female bobsledder awaits male crew Posted: 21 Nov 2014 01:52 PM PST CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Kaillie Humphries is getting ready for a new sort of run.

Iran nuke talks stalled, despite Kerry efforts Posted: 21 Nov 2014 01:52 PM PST VIENNA (AP) — Contentious nuclear talks between world powers and Tehran hit a new snag Friday after Iran apparently again turned down U.S. demands for concessions, leaving negotiations in limbo just three days before a deadline for a deal.

2 in Puerto Rico accused of posing as policemen Posted: 21 Nov 2014 01:39 PM PST SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The FBI has filed charges against two men in Puerto Rico arrested after allegedly posing as police officers while shooting a man after breaking into his home where he ran a lottery business.

British insurer Aviva reveals talks to buy rival for £5.5bn Posted: 21 Nov 2014 01:38 PM PST London (AFP) - British insurer Aviva said late Friday that it is in advanced talks to buy rival Friends Life for £5.5 billion ($8.6 billion, 6.9 billion euros) to create the nation's biggest insurance, savings and asset management firm.

Sharif asks Obama to play role on Kashmir issue Posted: 21 Nov 2014 01:34 PM PST ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday asked the U.S. President Barack Obama to play a role in resolving the issue of Kashmir when he travels to neighboring India, the Pakistani foreign ministry said.

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