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• Mubarak verdict fuels protests, mockery in Egypt
• Hong Kong protesters clash with police near heart of financial district
• Thirty U.S.-led strikes hit Islamic State in Syria's Raqqa: monitoring group
• Afghan forces ill equipped to fight Taliban without NATO
• Kabul police chief quits after attack that group says killed three staff
• Canada says citizen may have been captured in Syria
• Botafogo relegated in Brazilian league
• Al Shamrani named AFC player of the year
• Gillian Anderson wins theatre award
• Uruguayan ruling party's Vazquez wins presidential election
• Ex-president wins Uruguay election, pot plan safe
• England resilience heartens Robshaw ahead of rugby World Cup
• Top Asian News at 12:30 a.m. GMT
• Climate change adaptation comes of age in U.N. talks: TRFN
• Webber OK after serious crash in race in Brazil
• Benfica wins to reclaim lead, Porto rolls
• Black Friday weekend slows down as allure fades
• Argentine title decided next weekend; Racing leads
• Spain soccer fan clash leaves 1 dead, 11 injured
• Fan fight claims life in Spain; Barca wins late
• Guam police investigate fatal hit-and-run
• Norway's Jansrud wins super-G at Lake Louise
• Uruguay's opposition candidate concedes defeat in presidential runoff
• No bomb found on Spain-to-NY flight after threat
• Partial results: Moldova split between EU, Russia
• Hosp wins World Cup slalom as Shiffrin struggles
• Death from fan clash overshadows Barcelona win
• Former Wallabies captain charged over protest
• Saint-Etienne beats bitter local rival Lyon 3-0
• Juventus snatches 2-1 win over Torino in Serie A
• Trial to begin in German student's shooting death
• Qatar bars US couple from leaving after acquittal
• PAOK beats Panthrakikos 3-2 to stay atop standings
• 5 mutilated bodies found in southern Mexico
• Bahrain's pro-government bloc dominates vote
• Pope, patriarch demand end to IS attacks
• Questions and answers on Egypt's Mubarak ruling

Mubarak verdict fuels protests, mockery in Egypt Posted: 30 Nov 2014 02:39 PM PST By Amr Dalsh CAIRO (Reuters)- - Protests erupted at universities across Egypt on Sunday, condemning a court decision to drop criminal charges against Hosni Mubarak, the president whose ouster in the 2011 uprising raised hopes of a new era of political openness. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at Cairo University, waving pictures of Mubarak behind bars and demanding the "fall of the regime", the rallying cry of the Arab Spring uprisings that shook governments from Tunisia to the Gulf in 2011. ...

Hong Kong protesters clash with police near heart of financial district Posted: 30 Nov 2014 12:23 PM PST By Clare Baldwin and James Pomfret HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong police baton-charged and pepper-sprayed thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators in the early hours of Monday who were trying to encircle government headquarters, defying orders to retreat after more than two months of protests. The skirmishes were perhaps the most violent in recent weeks, with the protesters answering a call by two student groups leading the campaign to escalate their actions, after two months of stalemate in their push for full democracy. ...

Thirty U.S.-led strikes hit Islamic State in Syria's Raqqa: monitoring group Posted: 30 Nov 2014 08:03 AM PST BEIRUT (Reuters) - A U.S.-led coalition carried out at least 30 air strikes in Syria against Islamic State militants in the northern province of Raqqa on Saturday, a monitoring group said. The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the air strikes hit Islamic State positions in the northern outskirts of Raqqa city, a major stronghold of the hardline Islamist militants. The areas hit by the strikes included the 17th Division, a Syrian army base that Islamic State seized in July, the Observatory said. The U.S.-led coalition began bombing Islamic State in Syria in September. ...

Afghan forces ill equipped to fight Taliban without NATO Posted: 30 Nov 2014 02:21 PM PST By Kay Johnson and Mirwais Harooni KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan district police chief Ahmadullah Anwari only has enough grenades to hand out three to each checkpoint in an area of Helmand province swarming with Taliban insurgents who launch almost daily attacks on security forces. "Sometimes up to 200 Taliban attack our checkpoints and if there are no army reinforcements, we lose the fight," said Anwari, in charge of one of Afghanistan's most volatile districts, Sangin. "It shames me to say that we don't have enough weapons and equipment. But this is a bitter reality. ...

Kabul police chief quits after attack that group says killed three staff Posted: 30 Nov 2014 04:41 PM PST By Jessica Donati and Kay Johnson KABUL (Reuters) - The police chief of Afghanistan's capital quit on Sunday, his spokesman said, following a third deadly Taliban attack in 10 days on foreign guest houses in Kabul. Also on Sunday, the charity whose guest house was targeted in the latest attack said three of its aid workers were killed by insurgents who used guns and explosives. Earlier, Kabul police said one foreigner and other Afghan died. The statement on the website of the U.S.-based Partnership in Academics and Development (PAD) did not give the nationalities of the three. ...

Canada says citizen may have been captured in Syria Posted: 30 Nov 2014 11:38 AM PST OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canada is trying to confirm reports that a Canadian citizen has been captured in Syria, a foreign ministry spokesman said on Sunday. "Canada is pursuing all appropriate channels" to seek further information and is in touch with local authorities, the spokesman said in a statement. Israeli media reports, including Haaretz newspaper quoting a website associated with Islamic State, said a Canadian-Israeli woman, Gil Rosenberg, has been captured. The reports cited jihadist websites and have not been confirmed by Israeli officials. ...

Botafogo relegated in Brazilian league Posted: 30 Nov 2014 04:58 PM PST SAO PAULO (AP) — Traditional Rio de Janeiro club Botafogo was relegated to the second division of the Brazilian league after a 2-0 loss at Santos on Sunday.

Al Shamrani named AFC player of the year Posted: 30 Nov 2014 04:57 PM PST MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Saudi striker Nassir Al Shamrani has been named the Asian Football Confederation player of the at the regional governing body's annual awards ceremony.

Gillian Anderson wins theatre award Posted: 30 Nov 2014 04:53 PM PST London (AFP) - Gillian Anderson won best actress award at the London Evening Standard Theatre Awards on Sunday for her performance in "A Streetcar Named Desire".

Uruguayan ruling party's Vazquez wins presidential election Posted: 30 Nov 2014 04:48 PM PST By Malena Castaldi and Esteban Farat MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) - Tabare Vazquez won back his old job as president of Uruguay in a runoff election on Sunday, allowing the leftist ruling coalition to extend its decade in power and roll out a groundbreaking law that legalizes the production and sale of marijuana. Center-right opposition candidate Luis Lacalle Pou quickly conceded defeat after unofficial quick counts showed Vazquez with over 53 percent support. Lacalle Pou trailed with about 41 percent. ...

Ex-president wins Uruguay election, pot plan safe Posted: 30 Nov 2014 04:39 PM PST MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Ruling party candidate Tabare Vazquez easily won Uruguay's presidential election on Sunday, returning to power a left-leaning coalition that has legalized gay marriage and moved to create the world's first state-run marijuana marketplace.

England resilience heartens Robshaw ahead of rugby World Cup Posted: 30 Nov 2014 04:38 PM PST London (AFP) - England captain Chris Robshaw believes the way in which the side beat Australia in their "must-win" November finale at Twickenham was an encouraging sign ahead of next year's World Cup on home soil.

Top Asian News at 12:30 a.m. GMT Posted: 30 Nov 2014 04:32 PM PST HONG KONG (AP) — Pro-democracy protesters clashed with police early Monday as they tried to surround Hong Kong government headquarters, stepping up their movement for genuine democratic reforms after camping out on the city's streets for more than two months. Repeating scenes that have become familiar since the movement began in late September, protesters carrying umbrellas — which have become symbols of the pro-democracy movement — battled police armed with pepper spray, batons and riot shields.

Climate change adaptation comes of age in U.N. talks: TRFN Posted: 30 Nov 2014 04:26 PM PST By Megan Rowling BARCELONA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - In Peru, where two weeks of U.N. climate talks begin Monday, melting glaciers and more extreme weather such as hot spells and flash frosts are already harming crops and incomes, and keeping people in poverty, aid workers say. "From the Andes to the jungles, communities are doing what they can, but their efforts will never be enough without ambitious global action to tackle climate change," said Milo Stanojevich, CARE International's Peru director. ...

Webber OK after serious crash in race in Brazil Posted: 30 Nov 2014 03:52 PM PST SAO PAULO (AP) — Former Formula One driver Mark Webber escaped without serious injuries after a scary crash in an endurance race in Brazil.

Benfica wins to reclaim lead, Porto rolls Posted: 30 Nov 2014 03:42 PM PST LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Benfica reclaimed the lead of the Portuguese league on Sunday, while Porto exploded in the second half to rout visitors Rio Ave 5-0.

Black Friday weekend slows down as allure fades Posted: 30 Nov 2014 03:40 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — Black Friday fatigue is setting in.

Argentine title decided next weekend; Racing leads Posted: 30 Nov 2014 03:39 PM PST BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Racing Club will have to wait until next Sunday to claim its first Argentine league title since 2001.

Spain soccer fan clash leaves 1 dead, 11 injured Posted: 30 Nov 2014 03:27 PM PST MADRID (AP) — One man died and 11 others suffered minor injuries after a fight broke out outside Atletico Madrid's soccer stadium between its fans and those of visiting team Deportivo La Coruna, officials said Sunday.

Fan fight claims life in Spain; Barca wins late Posted: 30 Nov 2014 03:25 PM PST BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona needed a stoppage-time goal by Sergio Busquets to secure a 1-0 win at Valencia on a day Spanish football was rocked by the death of a fan after a violent clash between rival supporters.

Guam police investigate fatal hit-and-run Posted: 30 Nov 2014 03:23 PM PST HAGATNA, Guam (AP) — Guam police are investigating a hit-and-run that killed three teenage pedestrians in Yigo.

Norway's Jansrud wins super-G at Lake Louise Posted: 30 Nov 2014 03:20 PM PST LAKE LOUISE, Alberta (AP) — Norway's Kjetil Jansrud won the super-G on Sunday for his second World Cup victory in two days.

Uruguay's opposition candidate concedes defeat in presidential runoff Posted: 30 Nov 2014 03:17 PM PST MONTEVIDEO (Reuters) - Uruguay's opposition candidate Luis Lacalle Pou conceded defeat to leftist Tabare Vazquez in a speech to supporters after Sunday's presidential runoff vote. "A few minutes ago I rang Dr Tabare Vazquez to acknowledge that he triumphed legitimately in these elections, to congratulate him and to wish him the best of success," Lacalle Pou said. (Reporting by Malena Castaldi; Editing by Richard Lough and Phil Berlowitz)

No bomb found on Spain-to-NY flight after threat Posted: 30 Nov 2014 03:14 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities at John F. Kennedy International Airport said they found nothing dangerous Sunday on an American Airlines plane after a bomb threat was phoned in and the aircraft arrived from Spain.

Partial results: Moldova split between EU, Russia Posted: 30 Nov 2014 02:59 PM PST CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Partial results from Sunday's elections show Moldovan voters divided between parties that want to move closer to Europe and those that want to move back into Moscow's sphere of influence.

Hosp wins World Cup slalom as Shiffrin struggles Posted: 30 Nov 2014 02:47 PM PST ASPEN, Colo. (AP) — At 31 and with knees that feel much older, Nicole Hosp figured her days of winning slalom races were long behind her. Especially with this new wave of youngsters on the slopes, led by the likes of American Mikaela Shiffrin.

Death from fan clash overshadows Barcelona win Posted: 30 Nov 2014 02:43 PM PST BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Sergio Busquets' goal deep in injury time to give Barcelona a 1-0 win at Valencia that was overshadowed by a fan's death following a violent clash between supporters of Atletico Madrid and Deportivo La Coruna on Sunday.

Former Wallabies captain charged over protest Posted: 30 Nov 2014 02:37 PM PST SYDNEY (AP) — Former Australia rugby union captain David Pocock has been charged by police over his involvement in a protest Sunday against a coal mine in northern New South Wales.

Saint-Etienne beats bitter local rival Lyon 3-0 Posted: 30 Nov 2014 02:28 PM PST PARIS (AP) — Saint-Etienne ended a run of five straight draws with a convincing 3-0 win against third-place Lyon in the French league on Sunday to move within one point of its bitter local rival.

Juventus snatches 2-1 win over Torino in Serie A Posted: 30 Nov 2014 02:25 PM PST MILAN (AP) — Andrea Pirlo scored deep into stoppage time as 10-man Juventus snatched a 2-1 win over Torino in a derby match on Sunday, while Roma kept pace with the league leader with a 4-2 win over Inter Milan.

Trial to begin in German student's shooting death Posted: 30 Nov 2014 02:12 PM PST MISSOULA, Montana (AP) — A Montana man prosecutors say shot and killed a German exchange student in his garage is scheduled to go to trial this week in a case that centers on whether he justifiably feared another home invasion after recently being burglarized.

Qatar bars US couple from leaving after acquittal Posted: 30 Nov 2014 02:02 PM PST DOHA, Qatar (AP) — An American couple cleared Sunday by a Qatari appeals court of wrongdoing in the death of their 8-year-old adopted daughter has been barred from leaving the Middle Eastern country just hours after they were told they were free to go.

PAOK beats Panthrakikos 3-2 to stay atop standings Posted: 30 Nov 2014 01:59 PM PST ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Dimitris Salpingidis scored a goal and assisted on another in PAOK's come-from-behind 3-2 home victory over Panthrakikos in the Greek league Sunday.

5 mutilated bodies found in southern Mexico Posted: 30 Nov 2014 01:55 PM PST ACAPULCO, Mexico (AP) — Five mutilated bodies were found in a region of southern Mexico where 11 decapitated corpses were discovered just three days ago, authorities said Sunday.

Bahrain's pro-government bloc dominates vote Posted: 30 Nov 2014 01:34 PM PST MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Pro-government candidates took the majority of contested seats in Bahrain's parliamentary election on Sunday, although 13 independent Shiite candidates won mandates despite a boycott by the main opposition group, official results showed.

Pope, patriarch demand end to IS attacks Posted: 30 Nov 2014 01:26 PM PST ISTANBUL (AP) — Pope Francis and the spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians demanded an end to the persecution of religious minorities in Syria and Iraq on Sunday and called for a "constructive dialogue" with Muslims, capping the pontiff's three-day visit to Turkey with a strong show of Christian unity in the face of suffering and violence.

Questions and answers on Egypt's Mubarak ruling Posted: 30 Nov 2014 01:18 PM PST CAIRO (AP) — The dismissal of the murder case against toppled President Hosni Mubarak over the killing of protesters during Egypt's 2011 uprising has sparked muted and scattered protests, but what does it mean for the Arab world's most populous country? Here's a look:

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