2015年8月8日星期六

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Attacks on army, police and U.S. special forces kill 50 in Kabul

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 03:22 PM PDT

By Mirwais Harooni and Jessica Donati KABUL (Reuters) - A wave of attacks on the Afghan army and police and U.S. special forces in Kabul have killed at least 50 people and wounded hundreds, dimming hopes that the Taliban might be weakened by a leadership struggle after their longtime leader's death. The bloodshed began on Friday with a truck bomb that exploded in a heavily populated district of the capital and ended with an hours-long battle at a base used by U.S. special forces. It became the deadliest day in Kabul for years.

Anti-Houthi forces take strategic city in Yemen, Emirati troops killed

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 12:06 PM PDT

Fighters loyal to Yemen's exiled President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi gather on a road in the country's southern province of LahjADEN/DUBAI (Reuters) - Fighters backed by an Arab military coalition seized the key city of Zinjibar in southern Yemen on Saturday, residents and militia sources said, dealing another major blow to the dominant Houthi group. Three soldiers from the United Arab Emirates were reported killed while taking part in the Saudi-led military campaign against the Houthis, UAE state news agency WAM said on Saturday. Southern militia sources said they had been killed by landmines planted by the Houthis while entering Zinjibar.


Father of Palestinian toddler killed in arson attack dies of wounds

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 12:19 PM PDT

Palestinian woman reacts after wounded people were brought into the hospital following what witnesses said was an Israeli air strike in the central Gaza StripThe father of a Palestinian toddler killed in an arson attack on his home a week ago died on Saturday of wounds sustained in the fire. Suspected Jewish attackers torched the home of Saad Dawabsheh in the West Bank village of Duma on July 31, killing his 18-month-old child and seriously injuring his wife and a second son, an act that Israel's prime minister described as terrorism. A spokeswoman for Soroka hospital in Israel where Dawabsheh had been receiving treatment said he died early on Saturday.


At least 12 dead as Mali siege ends, some U.N. workers freed

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 03:35 PM PDT

By Emma Farge and Adama Diarra BAMAKO (Reuters) - At least 12 people were killed during a nearly 24-hour siege of a hotel in central Mali seized by suspected Islamist gunmen that ended on Saturday as security forces stormed the building and released some of the United Nations workers trapped inside. Four U.N. contractors were freed in the pre-dawn raid, but Mali's U.N. peacekeeping operation MINUSMA said five people associated with the mission had died, while Malian officials counted three hostages dead. The gunmen had seized the Byblos Hotel in the town of Sevare, around 600 km (375 miles) northeast of the West African nation's capital Bamako, early on Friday and held off government troops who quickly surrounded the building.

Greek government says discussing draft of third bailout deal

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 03:31 PM PDT

A Greek flag flutters outside the Athens stock exchangeBy George Georgiopoulos ATHENS (Reuters) - Greek government officials discussed a draft of the country's third bailout agreement drawn up on the basis of discussions with EU/IMF lenders, a government official said on Saturday, boosting hopes a deal could be wrapped up in days. Athens is racing to wrap up the bailout agreement of as much as 86 billion euros ($94.35 billion) by as early as Tuesday in a bid to get the first disbursement of aid by Aug. 20, when it faces a debt payment to the European Central Bank. Officials from European Union and International Monetary Fund lenders met Greece's finance and economy ministers in Athens on Saturday, the day after EU finance officials held a teleconference and noted progress in the talks.


Iran rejects accusations about military site as 'lies'

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 10:06 AM PDT

Institute for Science and International Security photo shows the status of the site at the Parchin military complex that has been linked to high explosive workIran's foreign minister said on Saturday that accusations about activity at its Parchin military site were "lies" spread by opponents of its landmark nuclear deal with world powers clinched last month. A U.S. think-tank on Friday questioned Tehran's explanation that activity at its Parchin military site visible in satellite imagery was related to road work, and suggested it was a clean-up operation before IAEA inspectors arrive at the site. "We said that the activities in Parchin are related to road construction," Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif was quoted as saying by the IRNA state news agency.


Sheriff: French pair who died in US desert likely saved son

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 04:59 PM PDT

ALAMOGORDO, New Mexico (AP) — A French couple who died during an afternoon hike across the searing New Mexico desert likely saved their 9-year-old son by giving him two sips of water for each one they took before the supply ran out, a sheriff said Friday.

Jimenez shoots 61, ties Montgomerie for Calgary lead

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 04:54 PM PDT

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Miguel Angel Jimenez eagled the par-5 18th hole Saturday to match the course record of 9-under 61 and tie Colin Montgomerie for the second-round lead in the Shaw Charity Classic.

Phelps answers Le Clos' challenge with fast time in 100 fly

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 04:53 PM PDT

Michael Phelps competes in the preliminary round of the men's 100-meter butterfly at the the U.S. swimming nationals, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, in San Antonio, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Michael Phelps has answered the challenge from Chad le Clos.


Hawks move closer to 2nd place in Australian Football League

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 04:38 PM PDT

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The defending champion Hawthorn Hawks moved to within two points of second-place West Coast with a 13.10 (88) to 11.8 (74) win over the Eagles in the Australian Football League.

Marseille coach Bielsa resigns after French league opener

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 04:33 PM PDT

MARSEILLE, France (AP) — Marseille coach Marcelo Bielsa resigned over a contract dispute after his players lost to Caen 1-0 in their opening French league match on Saturday.

Top Asian News at 12:00 a.m. GMT

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 05:03 PM PDT

BEIJING (AP) — A typhoon was pounding southeast China late Saturday, leaving more than a million homes without power after lashing Taiwan, where it downed trees, traffic lights and power lines, and left six people dead and four missing. Typhoon Soudelor hit the city of Putian in Fujian province late Saturday night and was expected to move across the region, China's official Xinhua News Agency reported.

Correction: Rio 2016-Equine Disease story

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 04:32 PM PDT

Brazilian athletes train in the Olympic Equestrian Center at the Deodoro Sports Complex in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015. The venue is part of the sports complex that will stage competitions for dressage, cross-country and jumping at the Olympics and Paralympics. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — In a story Aug. 6 about the equine disease glanders, The Associated Press reported erroneously that 200 horses were participating in the Olympic test event. Only 19 horses were taking part.


Nishikori beats Cilic in US Open final rematch

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 04:25 PM PDT

Kei Nishikori, of Japan, returns the ball against Marin Cilic, of Croatia, at the Citi Open tennis tournament, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)WASHINGTON (AP) — Kei Nishikori beating Marin Cilic at the Citi Open doesn't offset losing the same matchup in the 2014 U.S. Open final. Regardless, payback was sweet for the Japanese star.


Rose with a 63 to tie Furyk at Firestone

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 04:23 PM PDT

Justin Rose, of England, reacts after making a birdie on the first hole during the third round of the Bridgestone Invitational golf tournament in Akron, Ohio, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. (AP Photo/Phil Long)AKRON, Ohio (AP) — Justin Rose never lost belief that he was playing well even as he went 30 consecutive holes without making a birdie in the Bridgestone Invitational.


Correction: Panama-Canal Limits story

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 04:16 PM PDT

PANAMA CITY (AP) — In a story Aug. 7 about the Panama Canal, The Associated Press reported erroneously that the size of ships will be temporarily restricted due to drought conditions. The class of ship allowed to transit the waterway isn't being limited, only the amount of cargo larger ships can carry.

Trump's sexist remark turns Republican party against him

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 04:08 PM PDT

Real estate tycoon Donald Trump participates in the Republican presidential primary debate on August 6, 2015 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, OhioOrganizers of a Republican event withdrew frontrunner Donald Trump's invitation Saturday after he suggested that a presidential debate moderator was tough on him because she was menstruating. The off-handed comment unleashed a new storm of criticism against Trump as he seeks the party's nomination for next year's election and leads in the polls. The bombastic billionaire came under fire from his party after a particularly crude accusation that Fox News' Megyn Kelly -- one of the moderators at Thursday's Republican presidential debate -- singled him out with rough treatment.


Nishikori rallies to beat Cilic, reaches Washington final

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 04:06 PM PDT

Kei Nishikori of Japan returns a shot to Marin Cilic of Croatia during the Citi Open at Rock Creek Park Tennis Center on August 8, 2015 in Washington, DCJapan's Kei Nishikori defeated Croatia's Marin Cilic 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in a rematch of last year's US Open final on Saturday to reach the ATP and WTA Washington Open final. The 25-year-old Asian number one took a small measure of revenge by ousting the reigning US Open champion and advanced to Sunday's final against the winner of a later semi-final between Americans John Isner and Steve Johnson. Fifth-ranked Nishikori improved to 6-3 in their all-time rivalry, but missed a chance to become the first Asian man to win a Grand Slam title when he fell to eighth-ranked Cilic in last year's Flushing Meadows championship match.


Beaten All Blacks see similarities with Australian cricket

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 03:48 PM PDT

New Zealand All Blacks skipper Richie McCaw (C) reacts following team's defeat against Australia in the Bledisloe Cup Test match as part of the Rugby Championship in Sydney on August 8, 2015New Zealand drew similarities with Australia's cricket collapse as soul-searching began Sunday into the All Blacks loss to the Wallabies in the Rugby Championship decider. Australia stunned the world champions with their 27-19 victory in Sydney on Saturday to claim the rugby crown while on the other side of the world the champion Australian cricketers were losing the Ashes series to England. In a prescient comment before the rugby Test began, All Blacks captain Richie McCaw noted the Australian cricketers were folding under pressure.


At least 12 killed as Mali hotel siege ends

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 03:45 PM PDT

A photo taken on August 8, 2015 shows bullet holes in the walls of the Hotel Byblos in the central Malian town of SevareAt least 12 people including four foreign UN contractors died in a hostage siege at a hotel in central Mali that ended after government troops stormed the building early Saturday. "There are 12 dead in all," an army officer told AFP after the operation at the Hotel Byblos in Sevare, listing the fatalities as five "terrorists", five soldiers and "two white people". The UN mission in Mali MINUSMA for its part said two Ukrainians, a Nepalese and a South African were killed in the almost 24-hour-long drama, as well as a Malian driver working for a company contracted by the mission.


Alberta investigating reports of bird deaths at oil sands site

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 03:39 PM PDT

(Reuters) - Alberta's energy regulator said on Saturday it is investigating reports that about 30 blue herons have died at a Syncrude Canada oil sands mine site in the northern part of the Canadian province. The Alberta Energy Regulator said it sent investigators to the Syncrude Canada Mildred Lake site, which is about 40 km (25 miles) north of Fort McMurray. In 2010, Syncrude was fined C$3 million ($2.29 million) for negligence in the 2008 deaths of 1,600 ducks in a toxic waste pond, a case that fueled international concern about the environmental impact of developing Canada's oil sands. ...

Gbagbo's FPI picks presidential hopeful after years of boycotts

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 03:28 PM PDT

Ivory Coast's former PM and FPI party head N'Guessan waves as he arrives at the FPI headquarters in AbidjanThe party of Ivory Coast's ex-president Laurent Gbagbo has chosen its leader, Pascal Affi N'Guessan, to run in an Oct. 25 presidential election that will mark its return to electoral politics following a string of boycotts since a brief 2011 war. Gbagbo is awaiting trial before the International Criminal Court for his alleged responsibility for crimes against humanity committed during the conflict, which was sparked by his refusal to recognize his defeat by Alassane Ouattara in a 2010 election. Thousands of Ivorian Popular Front (FPI) members and supporters chanted "Free Gbagbo" and "Affi president" at a rally in the commercial capital Abidjan on Saturday.


Pliskova beats Lepchenko to reach Stanford final

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 03:20 PM PDT

Karolina Pliskova, from Czech Republic, returns the ball to Varvara Lepchenko during a semifinal in the Bank of the West Classic tennis tournament in Stanford, Calif., Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Karolina Pliskova advanced to her WTA Tour-best fifth final of the year, beating American Varvara Lepchenko 6-2, 7-5 on Saturday in the Bank of the West Classic.


Marquez takes 3rd consecutive pole at Indianapolis GP

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 03:07 PM PDT

Marc Marquez, of Spain, leaves the pits during qualifying for Sunday's Indianapolis Grand Prix motorcycle race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Spain's Marc Marquez is living out his own American dream. One more successful chapter Sunday could soon help him get back on top of the world.


Ex-USVI govt official charged in $17M in bribery scheme

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 03:06 PM PDT

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — A former U.S. Virgin Islands government official has been charged in a $17 million bribery scheme.

Monaco beats 10-man Nice, Bielsa resigns in French league

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 03:06 PM PDT

PARIS (AP) — Monaco kicked off its French league campaign by beating 10-man Nice 2-1 in the Cote d'Azur derby while Marseille coach Marcelo Bielsa resigned minutes after his side lost to Caen 1-0 on Saturday.

2 sentenced for running international sports betting ring

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 03:03 PM PDT

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Two brothers who ran an international sports betting ring have been sentenced in California to federal prison.

Bahrain allows independent newspaper to resume publishing

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 02:40 PM PDT

FILE - In this May 18, 2011, file photo, Mansour al-Jamri, former chief editor of the Bahraini opposition newspaper Al Wasat, arrives at the courthouse in Manama, Bahrain. The official Bahrain News Agency said in a brief statement issued Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, that the suspension of the publication of the independent newspaper Al-Wasat. is "due to its violation of the law and repeated dissemination of information that affects national unity and the Kingdom's relationship with other countries." (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali, File)MANAMA, Bahrain (AP) — Bahraini authorities say they will allow an independent newspaper in the Gulf kingdom to resume publishing days after ordering it temporarily suspended.


Immigrant in church sanctuary reaches one-year mark

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 02:36 PM PDT

In this Thursday, July 30, 2015 photo, Rosa Robles Loreto sits in her small room at Southside Presbyterian Church in Tucson, Ariz., where she has taken sanctuary from deportation for a year. Robles Loreto, 42, says she is not leaving the church until the government assures her she will not be deported. (AP Photo/Astrid Galvan,File)TUCSON, Arizona (AP) — Rosa Robles Loreto could leave the small, Tucson church where she has spent the past year. But there is no guarantee she won't be sent back to Mexico, her native country.


Venezuelan opposition stages march against hunger

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 02:25 PM PDT

Beatriz Silva, 74, wears a sign that reads in Spanish: "In Venezuela, there's nothing" as she joins a protest in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. Anti-government protesters are denouncing food shortages and violence. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Critics of Venezuela's socialist administration staged a small protest against hunger and crime in Caracas Saturday as the South American country struggles to control violence in food lines. 


Serbia pounds Croatia to win world water polo championship

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 02:20 PM PDT

Croatia's Damir Buric, left, and Serbia's Milos Cuk challenge for the ball during the men's water polo final match between Croatia and Serbia at the Swimming World Championships in Kazan, Russia, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. (AP Photo/Denis Tyrin)KAZAN, Russia (AP) — Serbia defeated Olympic champion Croatia 11-4 in the water polo world championship final on Saturday.


Thousands of Kurds in Germany march against Turkish air strikes

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 02:18 PM PDT

Zubeyir Aydar, president of the People's Congress of Kurdistan, addresses Kurdish protesters during a demonstration against alleged attacks perpetrated by the Turkish army against Kurds, August 8, 2015, in BrusselsSeveral thousand people marched Saturday through the western German city of Cologne in protest at continued Turkish air strikes against Kurdish separatists. The rallies were called by an alliance of pro-Kurdish groups to say "No to the war", after the two weeks of Turkish air raids on Kurdish separatist targets, mostly in northern Iraq. The outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) has struck back killing at least 20 members of the Turkish security forces.


Wolfsburg, Schalke, Leverkusen all through in German Cup

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 02:13 PM PDT

Schalke's new head coach Andre Breitenreiter, right, prepares to shake hands with scorer Leon Goretzka, left, after the German soccer cup match between MSV Duisburg and FC Schalke 04 in Duisburg, Germany, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. Schalke won the match with 5-0. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)BERLIN (AP) — German Cup-holder Wolfsburg began its title defense with a 4-1 win at third-division Stuttgarter Kickers, while Schalke and Bayer Leverkusen also easily progressed from the first round on Saturday.


English team lets opponent through to score from kickoff

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 01:33 PM PDT

DONCASTER, England (AP) — Sportsmanship was the winner when players with English third-tier team Doncaster stood by and allowed their opponents to walk in a late equalizer from the restart after the home side scored by mistake on Saturday.

Activists: Hundreds of Syrian Christians flee Islamic State

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 01:30 PM PDT

In this photo provided Friday, Aug. 7, 2015, by the Rased News Network, a Facebook page affiliated with Islamic State militants, Muslim worshipers attend Friday prayers in a mosque in the central Syrian town of Qaryatain. The Arabic on the bottom banner reads, "Friday prayers after the conquest of Qaryatain." Activists on Saturday said hundreds of families fled the Christian town of Sadad as Islamic State militants captured Qaryatain on Thursday, which is about 25 kilometers (15 miles) northwest of Sadad. (Rased News Network, a Facebook page affiliated with Islamic State militants via AP)BEIRUT (AP) — Hundreds of Christian families have fled a central Syrian town as Islamic State fighters advance toward it, activists said Saturday, the anniversary of the U.S. beginning airstrikes against the extremists in Iraq.


10-man Chelsea held 2-2 by Swansea, Man United edges Spurs

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 01:18 PM PDT

Chelsea's Eden Hazard, center, and Swansea's Kyle Naughton challenge for the ball during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Swansea City at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)LONDON (AP) — Chelsea began its English Premier League title defense with a red card for goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and a 2-2 draw at home to Swansea on a frustrating opening Saturday at Stamford Bridge.


Federal aid flows to Saipan, including hundreds of Marines

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 01:14 PM PDT

A girl helps her parents repair their storm-damaged home by removing nails from plywood on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. President Barack Obama has declared the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands a disaster area and is ordering federal aid to help the U.S. territory in the aftermath of a destructive typhoon. (AP Photo/Daniel Lin)HAGATNA, Guam (AP) — The U.S. government is sending more resources to Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in the aftermath of destructive Typhoon Soudelor.


Rwandan peacekeeper kills four colleagues in C.Africa

Posted: 08 Aug 2015 12:54 PM PDT

A Rwandan soldier (L) from the African-led International Support Mission to the Central African Republic, stands guard by a convoy of vehicles taking Muslims from the PK12 district, outside of Bangui in 2014A Rwandan UN peacekeeper in the Central African Republic shot dead four colleagues on Saturday and wounded eight others at their base before being gunned down himself, military sources said. It was the worst such incident to hit the UN peacekeeping mission in the country, known by its French acronym of MINUSCA, since it was deployed in September last year following inter-religious clashes that claimed thousands of lives. "A Rwandan soldier picked up his gun and killed his (four) colleagues before being felled.


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