2015年11月13日星期五

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Dozens killed in attacks in Paris, Hollande declares emergency

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 04:14 PM PST

French fire brigade members aid an injured individual near the Bataclan concert hall following fatal shootings in Paris, FranceBy Ingrid Melander and Marine Pennetier PARIS (Reuters) - Gunmen and bombers attacked busy restaurants, bars and a concert hall at locations around Paris on Friday, killing dozens of people in what a shaken President Francois Hollande described as an unprecedented terrorist attack. Police sources said at least 40 people were killed and 60 wounded in up to five attacks in the Paris region. The apparently coordinated gun and bomb assault came as the country, a founder member of the U.S.-led coalition waging air strikes against Islamic State fighters in Syria and Iraq, was on high alert for terrorist attacks ahead of a global climate conference due to open later this month.


U.S. 'reasonably certain' that British Islamic State militant Jihadi John killed in strike

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 12:56 PM PST

A masked, black-clad militant brandishes a knife in this still image from videoBy Phil Stewart and Mariam Karouny WASHINGTON/BEIRUT (Reuters) - The United States announced on Friday it was "reasonably certain" a drone strike in Syria had killed Jihadi John, a British citizen who became the public face of Islamic State and a symbol of its brutality after appearing in hostage execution videos. U.S. and British officials welcomed the apparent success of the operation targeting Mohammed Emwazi, saying his death, if confirmed, would be a big blow to Islamic State's image and prestige even though Emwazi was not a significant tactical or operational figure in the militant group. "If this strike was successful - and we still await confirmation of that - it will be a strike at the heart of ISIL (Islamic State)," British Prime Minister David Cameron said in a statement outside his official London residence.


Kurdish forces seize Iraq's Sinjar town from Islamic State

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 09:48 AM PST

Yazidi Refugees In Syria Celebrate Liberation Of Sinjar From ISILBy Isabel Coles NEAR SINJAR TOWN (Reuters) - Kurdish forces backed by U.S. air strikes seized the northern Iraqi town of Sinjar from Islamic State on Friday, a Reuters witness said, in one of the most significant counter-attacks since the militants swept through the north last year. "ISIL defeated and on the run," the Kurdistan regional security council said in a tweet, using an acronym for Islamic State. It said Kurdish peshmerga forces, which led the operation, had secured Sinjar's wheat silo, cement factory, hospital and several other public buildings.


Magnitude 7.0 quake hits off southern coast of Japan: USGS

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 01:10 PM PST

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit off the southern coast of Japan, the U.S. Geological Survey reported on Friday. The quake struck 119 miles (191 km) west-southwest of Kagoshima at a depth of 6.2 miles (10 km) at 2051 GMT, 5:51 a.m. Japan time on Saturday , it said. The Pacific Tsunami Center said there was no threat of tsunami from the quake, which was initially reported by USGS at 7.1. (Reporting by Mohammad Zargham; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama)

At least 22 dead in Central African Republic village attacks

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 03:54 PM PST

By Crispin Dembassa-Kette BANGUI (Reuters) - At least 22 people were killed in a string of raids on villages in Central African Republic this week, a local official and state radio said on Friday, as an escalation of violence threatened to derail a visit by the pope and crucial elections. Pope Francis has already hinted that his trip, scheduled for Nov. 28 and 29, could be canceled if the attacks worsen, though government and church authorities in the capital Bangui have sought to offer assurances that the visit will be peaceful. The former French colony descended into inter-religious violence two and a half years ago after mainly Muslim Seleka rebels seized power, sparking reprisal killings by Christian anti-balaka militias.

Russia's Putin and Venezuela's Maduro discuss energy ties

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 02:55 PM PST

Russian President Putin chairs the Security Council meeting at the Bocharov Ruchei state residence in SochiRussian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro, the Kremlin said on Friday. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations including in the energy sector, the Kremlin said. Maduro later confirmed that the conversation took place.


Hollande on his way to attacked concert venue: French presidency

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 04:32 PM PST

In this picture received from the French Presidents office French president Francois Hollande adresses the nation on November 13, 2015 after a series of gun attacks occurred across ParisParis (AFP) - French President Francois Hollande was on his way to the Bataclan concert where around 100 people were killed during a hostage-taking late Friday, the president's office said.


France to keep airports open, flights, rail services continue

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 04:28 PM PST

France's foreign ministry said airports in the country would remain open and flights and rail services would continue despite co-ordinate attacks across Paris. Airline flights and train services will be assured," the ministry said in a statement.

English FA to discuss viability of French friendly

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 04:25 PM PST

Spectators gather on the pitch of the Stade de France stadium following the friendly football match between France and Germany in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, on November 13, 2015, after a series of gun attacks occurred across ParisThe English Football Association (FA) will liaise with their French counterparts this weekend over whether a friendly between the two nations planned for Tuesday goes ahead after Friday's deadly attacks in Paris. Meanwhile, the French Football Federation (FFF) said it was cancelling all public events scheduled for Saturday at their Clairefontaine training base just outside Paris. "The French Football Federation has decided to cancel all the France team's events," said an FFF statement.


Thousands cheer India's Modi at London mega-rally

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 04:24 PM PST

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) embraces British Prime Minister David Cameron (R) after Cameron's speech on stage at Wembley Stadium in London on November 13, 2015 during a welcome rally for ModiLondon's hallowed Wembley Stadium on Friday gave Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi a raucous welcome usually reserved for football stars David Beckham and Wayne Rooney as 60,000 people celebrated British-Indian ties. Members of Britain's large Indian diaspora, many waving India's tricolour flag and wearing Modi masks, chanted the visiting leader's name and let out a deafening cheer as he took to the stage for an hour-long speech, which combined soaring rhetoric with detailed policy strategy. Both Sikhs and Muslims were among around 500 protesters who barracked departing Modi supporters along the fabled Wembley Way.


France's Hollande cancels G20 meeting attendance this weekend: sources

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 04:21 PM PST

PARIS (Reuters) - French President Francois Hollande canceled his participation to this weekend's G20 meeting in Turkey following the deadly attacks in Paris, government sources told Reuters on Saturday. A diplomatic source said Finance Minister Michel Sapin and Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, who will first go to Vienna for the Syria talks, will attend the G20 meeting instead. (Reporting by John Irish and Elizabeth Pineau; writing by Michel Rose)

UN chief condemns 'despicable terrorist attacks' in Paris

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 04:20 PM PST

People are evacuated following an attack at the Bataclan concert venue in Paris, on November 13, 2015United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the attacks in Paris on Friday that killed at least 39 people and called for any hostages to be immediately released. "The secretary-general condemns the despicable terrorist attacks carried out today in various locations in and around Paris," according to a statement from his spokesman. "The secretary-general extends his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a speedy recovery to those injured.


Police official says at least 100 dead inside concert hall where attackers seized hostages.

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 04:18 PM PST

PARIS (AP) — Police official says at least 100 dead inside concert hall where attackers seized hostages. .

EU chief Juncker says 'deeply shocked' by attacks in Paris

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 04:15 PM PST

Police secure the area following an attack in the 10th arrondissement of the French capital Paris, on November 13, 2015European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said he is "deeply shocked" by the attacks in Paris that have left at least 39 people dead. "I am deeply shocked by the events in Paris. Other members of the European Commission, the executive arm of the 28-nation European Union, have also reacted to the events.


U.N. Security Council condemns 'barbaric, cowardly' Paris attacks

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 04:13 PM PST

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United Nations Security Council condemned the "barbaric and cowardly terrorist attacks" in Paris on Friday. "The Security Council underlined the need to bring the perpetrators of these terrorist acts to justice," the 15-member council said in a statement.  (Reporting by Michelle Nichols; Editing by Eric Beech)

Police operation at Paris Bataclan concert hall over: Reuters witness

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 04:13 PM PST

PARIS (Reuters) - The assault launched by elite police units at the Bataclan concert hall in Paris where assailants held people hostage is over, a Reuters reporter at the scene said. Two attackers were killed in the assault, BFM TV reported. (Reporting by Anthony Paone; writing by Michel Rose; Editing by Ingrid Melander)

France's state of emergency goes into effect, president cancels trip to G-20 meeting in Turkey

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 04:10 PM PST

PARIS (AP) — France's state of emergency goes into effect, president cancels trip to G-20 meeting in Turkey.

Police find bodies of eight babies in German flat

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 04:09 PM PST

Cars pass by a house on November 13, 2015 in Wallenfels, southern Germany, where the bodies of eight babies were discovered the day beforeGerman police said Friday they had found the bodies of eight babies in an apartment in the state of Bavaria, in what could be one of the country's worst infanticide cases. A 45-year-old woman believed to be the children's mother was later arrested, along with a 55-year-old man, local police said in a statement. German daily Bild reported that a former resident of the apartment had lived there with her husband for 18 years, and that the couple had three children.


France to decree state of emergency, shut borders: Hollande

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 04:09 PM PST

French President Francois Hollande said a state of emergency would be declared across France and national borders shut following a spate of attacks in Paris on Friday evening in which he said dozens were killed and several wounded. "It is horror," Hollande said in a brief statement on television, adding that a cabinet meeting had been called. "A state of emergency will be declared," he said.

At least 39 killed in Paris 'terror' attacks

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 04:08 PM PST

French security rush as people are evacuated in the area of Rue Bichat in the 10th arrondissement of the French capital Paris following a string of attacks on November 13, 2015At least 39 people were killed in an "unprecedented" series of bombings and shootings across Paris on Friday. Police said at least 15 people were killed at the Bataclan concert hall in central Paris, only some 200 metres (yards) from the former offices of Charlie Hebdo which were attacked by jihadists in January. Hostages were taken and at around 2335 GMT, police stormed the venue accompanied by a series of explosions.


On night of violence in Paris, France beats Germany 2-0

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 04:05 PM PST

France's Olivier Giroud, right, is congratulated by teammates after scoring the opening goal during the international friendly soccer match between France and Germany at the Stade de France stadium in Saint Denis, outside Paris, France, Friday Nov. 13, 2015 (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)PARIS (AP) — On a night of terrifying violence in Paris with two explosions going off outside the stadium, France beat Germany 2-0 Friday in a game overshadowed by the events around the city.


Russia condemns 'hateful' attacks in Paris, ready to help investigation

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 04:02 PM PST

Forensic experts inspect the site of an attack outside the Stade de France stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris, early on November 14, 2015, after a series of gun attacks occurred across Paris as well as explosionsMoscow (AFP) - The Kremlin condemned the "hateful" string of attacks and the "inhuman murders" of at least 39 people in Paris Friday, spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, Russian news agencies reported.


Arjen Robben double seals 3-2 win for Netherlands in Wales

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 04:02 PM PST

Wales' George Williams, left, takes an unsuccessful shot at goal during an international friendly soccer match against the Netherlands at the Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Friday Nov. 13, 2015. (Nigel French/PA via AP) UNITED KINGDOM OUTCARDIFF, Wales (AP) — Arjen Robben scored twice to lead the Netherlands to a 3-2 victory against Wales in a friendly match in Cardiff on Friday.


NATO says stands with France against terrorism

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 04:01 PM PST

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said the Atlantic defense alliance would stand with France "strong and united" against terrorism, following the killing of dozens of people in Paris on Friday night. "I am deeply shocked by the horrific terrorist attacks across Paris tonight. My thoughts are with the families of the victims, with all those affected, and with the people of France," he said.

Police: Assault on Paris concert hall with hostages is over, at least 2 attackers killed

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 03:58 PM PST

PARIS (AP) — Police: Assault on Paris concert hall with hostages is over, at least 2 attackers killed.

Minjee Lee leads LPGA Tour's Lorena Ochoa Invitational

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 03:52 PM PST

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Minjee Lee shot her second straight 3-under 69 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over four players in the LPGA Tour's Lorena Ochoa Invitational.

Attacker in Paris concert hall shouted 'Allahu akbar', fired into crowd: witness

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 03:47 PM PST

Rescuers workers evacuate victims near the Bataclan concert hall in central Paris, on November 13, 2015Paris (AFP) - One of the attackers at a Paris concert hall where at least 15 people were killed Friday fired into the crowd shouting "Allahu akbar" (God is greatest), a witness said.


Police storm Paris concert hall where hostages held: security source

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 03:45 PM PST

A riot police officer walks by an ambulance near the Bataclan concert hall in central Paris, on November 13, 2015Paris (AFP) - Police stormed a Paris concert venue where attackers had opened fire on the crowd and taken hostages on Friday night, a security source said.


Explosions, gunshots heard near Bataclan concert hall Paris: witness

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 03:43 PM PST

PARIS (Reuters) - A series of explosions and gunshots were heard around the Paris Bataclan concert hall where hostages were being held on Friday, two Reuters witness at the scene said. French President Francois Hollande said earlier that an assault was underway after a spate of attacks across the French capital. Reuters witnesses heard five successive explosions followed by gunshots. (Reporting by Geert De Clercq and Marine Pennetier; Writing by Bate Felix; editing by Ralph Boulton)

Graeme McDowell takes 1-shot lead in Mexico

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 03:39 PM PST

PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico (AP) — Graeme McDowell, determined to get his game turned around, saw more results Friday when he ran off seven birdies in an eight-hole stretch Friday for an 8-under 63 and a one-shot lead in the OHL Classic at Mayakoba.

Rousey has humble plans for her post-UFC 193 reward

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 03:38 PM PST

Ronda Rousey of the U.S. talks about her upcoming UFC bantamweight title match against Holly Holm in Melbourne, Australia, Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. Just eight months after Australia's Victoria state lifted its ban on cage fighting, the UFC has brought its showcase UFC 193 event Down Under, with the Rousey-Holm fight as its main event. (AP Photo Neil Frankland)MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — For a woman who admits she never needs to work again and is being courted by Hollywood executives, Ronda Rousey has a decidedly modest plan to reward herself if she successfully defends her UFC bantamweight title against Holly Holm on Sunday.


Germany's Merkel says deeply shaken by attacks in Paris

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 03:38 PM PST

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said early on Saturday that she was deeply shaken by a series of attacks in Paris that French media said had killed at least 60 people. "I am deeply shaken by the news and pictures that are reaching us from Paris. My thoughts in these hours are with the victims of what appears to be a terrorist attack, as well as with their relatives and all people in Paris," she said in a statement.

U.N. chief condemns 'despicable attacks' in Paris, demands release of hostages

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 03:38 PM PST

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned on Friday the "despicable terrorist attacks" carried out in Paris. "He demands the immediate release of the numerous individuals reportedly being held hostage in the Bataclan theater," a spokesman for Ban said in a statement.  (Reporting by Michelle Nichols; Editing by Eric Beech)

AP PHOTOS: Police climb Andes to destroy illegal gold mines

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 03:36 PM PST

Police stand in line before destroying illegal gold mining camps in Ananea, in Peru's Puno region, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015. The operation was concentrated in this area of the Andes near the border with Bolivia, where the altitude is above 4,900 meters, or 16,000 feet. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)ANANEA, Peru (AP) — Hundreds of Peruvian police officers using oxygen tanks climbed high into the snowcapped Andes to destroy 18 work camps belonging to illegal gold miners.


Merkel says 'profoundly shocked' by Paris 'terrorist' attacks

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 03:36 PM PST

A riot police officer stands by an ambulance near the Bataclan concert hall in central Paris, on November 13, 2015Berlin (AFP) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was "profoundly shocked" by a string of deadly attacks in Paris Friday that left at least 39 people dead.


At least 40 dead, 60 wounded in Paris attacks: police source

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 03:22 PM PST

At least 40 people were killed and 60 others were wounded in attacks in and around Paris on Friday evening, a police source told Reuters. France was rocked by multiple, near simultaneous attacks on entertainment sites around Paris on Friday and hostages were being held in a concert hall in the capital.

Venezuela drug scandal reverberates as elections kick off

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 03:22 PM PST

In this courtroom sketch, a U.S. marshall stands guard in the background as defense attorney John Reilly, left, Francisco Flores, center in blue shirt, Efrain Campos, second from right, and defense attorney Rebekah Poston make an initial appearance in Manhattan federal court on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015, in New York. An indictment unsealed on Thursday accuses Campos and Flores, nephews of Venezuela's first lady, of conspiring to smuggle cocaine into the United States. (AP Photo/Elizabeth Williams)CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — It's the story of the year or no story at all, depending on where one falls on Venezuela's hyper-polarized political spectrum.


Trudeau orders new bidding for Canadian fighter jets

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 03:21 PM PST

In this October 25, 2014 US Air Force handout image, a Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornet stands on alert at Canadian Forces Base, Goose Bay, Newfoundland, CanadaPrime Minister Justin Trudeau has ordered a reopening of the bidding process to replace Canada's aging fleet of fighter jets, according to a letter unsealed Friday. Trudeau's Liberal Party had pledged to scrap the multibillion-dollar purchase of the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet -- the apparent frontrunner to replace Canada's CF-18s -- during the election campaign that swept it into power last month, calling the buy a boondoggle.


Rays would be team if MLB plays Cuba game in spring training

Posted: 13 Nov 2015 03:18 PM PST

NEW YORK (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays would be the team to make the trip if Major League Baseball returns to Cuba for an exhibition game during spring training.

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