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• Fifteen Islamic State targets hit by U.S., allies since Wednesday: U.S.
• Bombs, gunfire kill 81 at crowded mosque in Nigeria's Kano
• Three dead in attack and Islamist protests in Egypt
• Hong Kong protesters clash with police after new clampdown
• Pope condemns 'barbaric violence' of Islamic State
• Taliban battle Afghan forces at Helmand's Camp Bastion
• Top Asian News at 12:30 a.m. GMT
• Emotional Clarke talks again on Hughes's death
• Police: Blasts at mosque in Nigeria kill 35 people
• Mickey Rourke wins exhibition bout in Moscow
• US police: More than 100 rounds fired
• St. Louis-area mall closes on Black Friday as Ferguson protests spread
• Iconic Mexican comedian 'Chespirito' dies at 85
• Swiss to vote on massive gold-buying plan
• Death toll in Venezuelan prison overdose up to 35
• Oil plunge is threat and boon to global economies
• French league leader Marseille beats Nantes 2-0
• England not fazed by criticism, says Wood
• Butler beats Georgetown 64-58 in Bahamas
• Real Sociedad beats Elche 3-0 for Moyes' 1st win
• Texas releases more than 50 sea turtles treated for cold-stunning
• Stuttgart wins 4-1 at Freiburg in Stevens' return
• Strop uninjured after crash in Dominican Republic
• Hospital says Pele's condition is improving
• Argentina IDs accounts in alleged tax evasion
• Barenboim leaving La Scala after 9 years
• Canada pledges $440 million to vaccinate poor children
• Officials: Israel's Eisenkot named military chief
• BlackBerry gets OK to buy encryptors of Merkel's mobile
• French president cheered in Ebola-stricken Guinea
• Bayern turnover breaks half-billion euro mark
• Venezuelan classical music system under fire
• Tunisia's outgoing premier backs broad coalition
• S&P 500 slips as crude oil sinks
• British-led scientists trial 15-minute Ebola test in Guinea
• Rio Olympic coins unveiled by Central Bank
• Canada economy slows in Q3 but beats expectations
• Rebels push forward in southern Syria

Fifteen Islamic State targets hit by U.S., allies since Wednesday: U.S. Posted: 28 Nov 2014 07:06 AM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. military and its allies hit Islamic State forces with 15 air strikes in Iraq and Syria during a three-day period, the U.S. Central Command said on Friday. Thirteen attacks were carried out in Iraq since Wednesday and two more targeted Islamic State in Syria. The air strikes in Syria hit an Islamic State fighting position and staging area near Kobani and a tactical unit near Aleppo, Central Command said. ...

Bombs, gunfire kill 81 at crowded mosque in Nigeria's Kano Posted: 28 Nov 2014 01:53 PM PST By Nnekule Ikemfuna KANO, Nigeria (Reuters) - Gunmen set off three bombs and opened fire on worshippers at the main mosque in north Nigeria's biggest city Kano on Friday, killing at least 81 people, witnesses and officials said, in an attack that bore the hallmarks of Islamist Boko Haram militants. Blasts from the coordinated assault rang out as scores of people packed into the ancient building's courtyard for afternoon prayers. "These people have bombed the mosque. I am face to face with people screaming," said local reporter Chijjani Usman. ...

Three dead in attack and Islamist protests in Egypt Posted: 28 Nov 2014 04:00 PM PST CAIRO (Reuters) - Three people including an army general were killed and at least 28 wounded on Friday in militant attacks, some claimed by a group loyal to Islamic State, and clashes at Islamist protests around Egypt, security sources and health officials said. Police were out in force at the demonstrations, organized by a hardline Salafi group calling for removal of the government of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the ex-army chief who led the overthrow of elected Islamist president Mohamed Mursi in July 2013. ...

Hong Kong protesters clash with police after new clampdown Posted: 28 Nov 2014 03:27 PM PST By James Pomfret HONG KONG (Reuters) - Thousands of pro-democracy activists clashed with police in running scuffles in Hong Kong's gritty Mong Kok district early on Saturday in a bid to reclaim part of one of the city's largest and most volatile protest sites. After a tense standoff lasting hours, chaos erupted as hundreds of riot police baton-charged demonstrators with shields, pepper spraying and wrestling a string of them to the ground. ...

Pope condemns 'barbaric violence' of Islamic State Posted: 28 Nov 2014 09:11 AM PST By Philip Pullella and Tulay Karadeniz ANKARA (Reuters) - Pope Francis said on Friday fighting hunger and poverty, rather than military intervention alone, were key to stopping Islamist militants carrying out "barbaric violence" in Syria and Iraq. In a speech to Turkey's top cleric, Francis said "an extremist and fundamentalist group" had subjected entire communities in Turkey's southern neighbors to "barbaric violence simply because of their ethnic and religious identity. ...

Taliban battle Afghan forces at Helmand's Camp Bastion Posted: 28 Nov 2014 02:08 PM PST By Mohammad Stanekzai LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Taliban militants have launched an offensive against Afghan forces at Camp Bastion, the huge base in southern Helmand province vacated by the British military a month ago, officials said. "Taliban attacked under the cover of darkness during the night, but our security forces fought against them well and prevented any damage to the camp," General Ghulam Farooq Parwani, deputy commander of Maiwand 215 military corps said on Friday. ...

Top Asian News at 12:30 a.m. GMT Posted: 28 Nov 2014 04:33 PM PST HONG KONG (AP) — At age 14, he stepped into the spotlight to take on — and ultimately help defeat — Hong Kong authorities' plans to launch a "national education" curriculum, calling it a ploy to brainwash the city's youth with unquestioned support for the Chinese Communist Party. Now, at 18, Joshua Wong is helping spearhead a mostly student-led protest movement that is pressing for greater democratic reforms in the semiautonomous Chinese territory.

Emotional Clarke talks again on Hughes's death Posted: 28 Nov 2014 04:32 PM PST SYDNEY (AP) — Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke wiped away tears as he spoke Saturday of the effect Phillip Hughes' death has had on the team, with speculation continuing as to whether next week's first test against India will be called off.

Police: Blasts at mosque in Nigeria kill 35 people Posted: 28 Nov 2014 04:31 PM PST KANO, Nigeria (AP) — Multiple explosions tore through the central mosque in Nigeria's second-largest city on Friday, killing 35 people, police said.

Mickey Rourke wins exhibition bout in Moscow Posted: 28 Nov 2014 03:59 PM PST MOSCOW (AP) — Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke returned to the boxing ring Friday at the age of 62, defeating a fighter less than half his age in an exhibition bout.

US police: More than 100 rounds fired Posted: 28 Nov 2014 03:39 PM PST AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A gunman attempted to set the Mexican Consulate in Austin ablaze and fired more than 100 rounds at downtown buildings early Friday before he died, authorities said.

St. Louis-area mall closes on Black Friday as Ferguson protests spread Posted: 28 Nov 2014 03:30 PM PST By Daniel Wallis and Edward McAllister FERGUSON, Mo. (Reuters) - Demonstrators shut down a shopping mall near Ferguson, Missouri, at the start of the holiday shopping season on Friday as protests over the killing of an unarmed black teen by a white police officer turned against some retailers around the country. After a mostly quiet Thanksgiving Day, protesters were out in force again on Friday to decry Monday's decision by a grand jury not to indict Officer Darren Wilson in the Aug. 9 shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown in the St. Louis suburb. ...

Iconic Mexican comedian 'Chespirito' dies at 85 Posted: 28 Nov 2014 03:05 PM PST MEXICO CITY (AP) — Roberto Gomez Bolanos, the iconic Mexican comedian who wrote and played the boy television character "El Chavo del Ocho" that defined a generation for millions of Latin American children, died Friday, the Televisa television network said. He was 85.

Swiss to vote on massive gold-buying plan Posted: 28 Nov 2014 02:47 PM PST GENEVA (AP) — In Switzerland, a campaign is on to protect the country's wealth by investing in gold — a lot of gold.

Death toll in Venezuelan prison overdose up to 35 Posted: 28 Nov 2014 02:41 PM PST CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The death toll has risen to 35 from what Venezuelan authorities say was a mass drug overdose after inmates stormed an infirmary during a prison uprising.

Oil plunge is threat and boon to global economies Posted: 28 Nov 2014 02:39 PM PST A renewed plunge in oil prices is a worrying sign of weakness in the global economy that could shake governments dependent on oil revenues. Yet it is also a bonus for consumers as prices fall at the pump, giving individuals more spending money and lowering costs for many businesses.

French league leader Marseille beats Nantes 2-0 Posted: 28 Nov 2014 02:22 PM PST MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Florian Thauvin scored one goal and created another to help Marseille beat Nantes 2-0 Friday and provisionally extend its lead atop the French league to four points.

England not fazed by criticism, says Wood Posted: 28 Nov 2014 02:21 PM PST London (AFP) - England flanker Tom Wood says his team-mates are determined not to be affected by mounting criticism of their disappointing displays in the November Tests.

Butler beats Georgetown 64-58 in Bahamas Posted: 28 Nov 2014 02:15 PM PST PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Butler has already been mightily tested this season.

Real Sociedad beats Elche 3-0 for Moyes' 1st win Posted: 28 Nov 2014 02:15 PM PST MADRID (AP) — Carlos Vela scored a hat trick to give Real Sociedad a 3-0 win against Elche and new coach David Moyes his first win in the Spanish league on Friday.

Texas releases more than 50 sea turtles treated for cold-stunning Posted: 28 Nov 2014 02:08 PM PST By Amanda Orr HOUSTON (Reuters) - More than 50 green sea turtles were released into the Gulf of Mexico off the Texas coast on Friday after recovering from cold-stunning, or hypothermia, brought on by a drastic drop in water temperature. The release has taken place in phases, with Friday being the last major release for sea turtles rescued after a mid-November cold snap in Texas sent temperatures below freezing in large parts of the state. ...

Stuttgart wins 4-1 at Freiburg in Stevens' return Posted: 28 Nov 2014 01:50 PM PST BERLIN (AP) — Martin Harnik scored twice as Stuttgart won 4-1 at Freiburg to climb provisionally off the bottom of the Bundesliga in Huub Stevens' first game back in charge on Friday.

Strop uninjured after crash in Dominican Republic Posted: 28 Nov 2014 01:49 PM PST SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — Chicago Cubs pitcher Pedro Strop was involved in a car crash in his native Dominican Republic but was not injured, officials said Friday.

Hospital says Pele's condition is improving Posted: 28 Nov 2014 01:48 PM PST SAO PAULO (AP) — Pele is responding well to antibiotics to treat a urinary tract infection and his condition is improving, doctors said Friday.

Argentina IDs accounts in alleged tax evasion Posted: 28 Nov 2014 01:38 PM PST BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentina's top cable TV operator, a former professional soccer player and a lawmaker are among the holders of some 4,000 secret Swiss bank accounts used to evade taxes, the Argentine tax agency said Friday.

Barenboim leaving La Scala after 9 years Posted: 28 Nov 2014 01:31 PM PST MILAN (AP) — One of Daniel Barenboim's focuses after leaving the role of music director for Milanese opera house La Scala next month will be opening an academy for the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra of Israeli and Palestinian musicians in Berlin.

Canada pledges $440 million to vaccinate poor children Posted: 28 Nov 2014 01:21 PM PST Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Friday his government would provide support worth hundreds of millions of dollars towards life-saving vaccines for children around the world. Harper made the announcement at an event with Senegalese Prime Minister Mohammed Dionne at a clinic in Dakar to mark the introduction in Senegal of a vaccine for rotavirus -- a virus that causes diarrhoea in children so severe it can be fatal. He didn't put a figure on the funding but an aide said it amounted to 500 million Canadian dollars ($440 million, 355 million euros). On his official website, Harper said he was proud of Canada's "leadership to promote maternal, newborn and child health in developing countries so that women and children around the world can also live healthy and productive lives".

Officials: Israel's Eisenkot named military chief Posted: 28 Nov 2014 01:18 PM PST JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli defense officials say a career officer with deep experience battling Hezbollah guerrillas in Lebanon has been selected as the country's next military chief.

BlackBerry gets OK to buy encryptors of Merkel's mobile Posted: 28 Nov 2014 01:06 PM PST Berlin (AFP) - Germany said Friday it had approved Canadian smartphone maker BlackBerry's purchase of data encryption firm Secusmart, whose customers include Chancellor Angela Merkel, after agreeing what media dubbed a "no-spy clause".

French president cheered in Ebola-stricken Guinea Posted: 28 Nov 2014 01:04 PM PST CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — French President Francois Hollande brought a message of hope to Guinea on Friday, where thousands of residents lined the roads while clapping, drumming and dancing to catch a glimpse of the first Western leader to visit a country hard hit by Ebola.

Bayern turnover breaks half-billion euro mark Posted: 28 Nov 2014 12:59 PM PST MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich posted a German record turnover of 528.7 million euros ($657.5 million) and profit after tax of 16.5 million euros ($20.5 million) for the 2013-14 fiscal year.

Venezuelan classical music system under fire Posted: 28 Nov 2014 12:45 PM PST BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — It has been praised the world over as a model for uplifting disadvantaged youth by connecting them with classical music.

Tunisia's outgoing premier backs broad coalition Posted: 28 Nov 2014 12:45 PM PST DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Tunisia's next government should be a broad as possible coalition so that it has the necessary support to implement difficult economic reforms, the outgoing prime minister said Friday in an implicit backing of an Islamist-secular alliance.

S&P 500 slips as crude oil sinks Posted: 28 Nov 2014 12:44 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — A sharp drop in crude prices tugged down shares in oil and gas companies on Friday, leading the Standard & Poor's 500 index to a slight loss in a short trading session.

British-led scientists trial 15-minute Ebola test in Guinea Posted: 28 Nov 2014 12:07 PM PST Conakry (AFP) - British scientists announced trials on a 15-minute Ebola test in Guinea as French President Francois Hollande arrived in Conakry on Friday, becoming the first Western leader to visit one of the countries devastated by the epidemic.

Rio Olympic coins unveiled by Central Bank Posted: 28 Nov 2014 11:44 AM PST RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Coins to commemorate the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Olympics were presented Friday by the Brazilian Central Bank along with four designs that will enter general circulation.

Canada economy slows in Q3 but beats expectations Posted: 28 Nov 2014 11:26 AM PST Ottawa (AFP) - Canada's economy slowed in the third quarter despite gains in most sectors, the government statistical agency announced Friday, but growth still beat forecasts.

Rebels push forward in southern Syria Posted: 28 Nov 2014 11:24 AM PST BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian rebels backed by the United States are making their biggest gains yet south of the capital Damascus, capturing a string of towns from government forces and aiming to carve out a swath of territory leading to the doorstep of President Bashar Assad's seat of power.

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