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• Islamic State says it has full control of Iraq's Ramadi
• Saudi-led alliance resumes air strikes on Yemen
• Nigerian military says it destroyed 10 Boko Haram camps
• Burundi president appears in capital, warns of Islamist threat
• Police clash with Palestinians as Israelis march for 'Jerusalem Day'
• Syrian state TV: Army kills five Islamic State leaders in eastern Syria
• Dixon claims Indy 500 pole, breaks up Penske monopoly
• McIlroy seals record-breaking Quail Hollow win
• Top Asian News at 11:30 p.m. GMT
• Officials: Saudi-led coalition airstrikes resume in Yemen
• Jimin Kang wins Symetra Tour event
• Tens of thousands visit Panama Canal expansion project
• If Iraq's Ramadi falls, U.S. will help Baghdad take it back later: Pentagon
• Flamengo salvages late draw against 10-man Sport in Brazil
• McIlroy finishes at 21 under, wins Wells Fargo Championship
• IS jihadists take Ramadi but pinned back in Palmyra
• Queen Elizabeth II to visit Nazi camp where Anne Frank died
• Lyon duo Lacazette and Fekir win French football awards
• Maggert beats Sutherland in playoff at Regions Tradition
• Canada routs defending champ Russia 6-1 to win hockey worlds
• Yemen army welcomes U.N. envoy appeal for truce extension: SABA
• Barcelona wins Spanish title, Man United looking at 4th
• Racial remarks by Brazilian gymnasts being investigated
• US says situation in Ramadi 'contested' after IS claims takeover
• Fresh coalition strikes on south Yemen as truce expires
• Rod Pampling wins Web.Com Tour's BMW Charity Pro-Am
• Canada humble Russia to win world ice hockey title
• Contested Iraqi city of Ramadi falls to Islamic State group
• Roma back in 2nd after 2-1 win over Udinese in Serie A
• Real Madrid beats Olympiakos 78-59 to win Euroleague title
• Barcelona clinches Spanish league title with win at Atletico
• Benfica clinches 34th Portuguese league title
• Jordan's interior minister resigns, state media report
• Malaysia launches talks amid Asia's growing migrant crisis
• UN envoy urges extension of Yemen humanitarian truce
• Islamic state militants say in full control of Iraq's Ramadi: statement
• Nigerian military claims fresh success against Boko Haram

Islamic State says it has full control of Iraq's Ramadi Posted: 17 May 2015 04:55 PM PDT Islamic State militants said they had taken full control of the western Iraqi city of Ramadi on Sunday in the biggest defeat for the Baghdad government since last summer. In a statement, the group said it had seized tanks and killed "dozens of apostates", its description for members of the Iraqi security forces. Ramadi is the capital of Iraq's western Anbar province, which is dominated by Sunni Muslims. It was the biggest victory for Islamic State in Iraq since security forces and Shi'ite paramilitary groups began pushing the militants back last year, aided by air strikes from a U.S.-led coalition.

Saudi-led alliance resumes air strikes on Yemen Posted: 17 May 2015 04:41 PM PDT By Angus McDowall RIYADH (Reuters) - A Saudi Arabian-led coalition resumed air strikes against Yemen's Houthi militia in Aden overnight, hours after the expiry of a truce meant to facilitate badly needed humanitarian aid, a Reuters eyewitness said. Late on Sunday a spokesman for the army, much of which is allied to the Houthis, welcomed a request by the U.N. envoy to Yemen to extend the truce to allow more aid to be delivered to the war-damaged Arabian Peninsula country. "We welcome the call by the UN envoy to Yemen ... regarding the extension of the truce and the need to deliver humanitarian aid to citizens," Yemen's Houthi-controlled state news agency SABA quoted Brigadier General Sharaf Luqman as saying. Mauritanian diplomat Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed made his appeal at the opening of a conference of Yemeni parties that convened in the Saudi capital Riyadh to discuss ways of ending Yemen's political turmoil.

Nigerian military says it destroyed 10 Boko Haram camps Posted: 17 May 2015 01:49 PM PDT Nigeria's military destroyed 10 Boko Haram camps in the country's remote northeast on Sunday as it pressed on with an offensive against militant Islamist fighters now confined to a final hideout there, the army said. A military statement said troops had killed many Boko Haram militants in the Sambisa forest and captured several armored vehicles and anti-aircraft guns. Thousands of people have been killed and several million displaced in a six-year Boko Haram insurgency that at its height saw the group control an area the size of Belgium. Boko Haram, whose name roughly translates as 'Western education is sinful' in the Hausa language, has hit back with a series of raids over the last week, including two assaults on the regional capital Maiduguri.

Burundi president appears in capital, warns of Islamist threat Posted: 17 May 2015 11:27 AM PDT By Goran Tomasevic and Njuwa Maina BUJUMBURA (Reuters) - Burundian President Pierre Nkurunziza on Sunday made his first public appearance in the capital Bujumbura since an attempted coup last week failed to oust him, warning of a threat posed by Islamist militants from Somalia. The east African nation was plunged into crisis after Nkurunziza said he was seeking a third term of office. Critics said the move would be unconstitutional, and there have been almost daily protests since Nkurunziza's announcement, stirring memories of an ethnically driven civil war that ended a decade ago. He did not elaborate, but Burundi contributes forces to an African Union peacekeeping mission battling al Shabaab in Somalia.

Police clash with Palestinians as Israelis march for 'Jerusalem Day' Posted: 17 May 2015 10:56 AM PDT Mounted Israeli police clashed with dozens of rock-throwing Palestinians protesting on Sunday as Jewish nationalists commemorated Israel's 1967 capture of East Jerusalem with a march through the old walled city. Police said two officers protecting the thousands of Jewish marchers were injured by rocks and six Palestinians were arrested. Reuters Television filmed police, some wielding batons, dragging several Palestinian men from the scene by their arms and legs during the clashes just outside the Damascus Gate leading into the crowded old city. Police estimated more than 30,000 Israelis marched through old Jerusalem's mostly Muslim quarter to the Western Wall, the last remnant of the Temple destroyed by the ancient Romans.

Syrian state TV: Army kills five Islamic State leaders in eastern Syria Posted: 17 May 2015 07:02 AM PDT The Syrian army has killed five Islamic State leaders in an attack in eastern Syria, Syrian state TV reported on Saturday. The United States said on Saturday its U.S. special forces had carried out a raid that killed a Tunisian identified as a leading Islamic State member in the same area of Syria.

Dixon claims Indy 500 pole, breaks up Penske monopoly Posted: 17 May 2015 04:49 PM PDT INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — One minute, Scott Dixon thought the numbers were a mistake.

McIlroy seals record-breaking Quail Hollow win Posted: 17 May 2015 04:37 PM PDT Rory McIlroy underscored his status as the best golfer in the world on Sunday as he put the finishing touches to a record-shattering triumph in the US PGA Tour Wells Fargo Championship. The world number one fired five birdies in a three-under par 69, following up his stunning course-record 61 on Saturday to finish with a 21-under par total of 267 -- seven strokes in front of Webb Simpson and Patrick Rodgers who shared second on 274. He became the first two-time winner of the event, in which he claimed the first of his 11 US PGA Tour titles back in 2010. "Everything is firing on all cylinders for me," said McIlroy, who will now head across the Atlantic for the European Tour's PGA Championship at Wentworth and the Irish Open at Royal County Down.

Top Asian News at 11:30 p.m. GMT Posted: 17 May 2015 04:32 PM PDT KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia launched high-level talks with its neighbors Sunday to try to solve the deepening problem of refugees stranded in boats off Southeast Asia's shores, but there appeared to be no quick solution to the crisis. Malaysian Foreign Minister Anifah Aman met with his counterpart from Bangladesh, Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali, ahead of a meeting with the Indonesian and Thai foreign ministers scheduled for Wednesday, officials said.

Officials: Saudi-led coalition airstrikes resume in Yemen Posted: 17 May 2015 04:18 PM PDT SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Saudi-led coalition airstrikes targeting Shiite rebels resumed early Monday in the southern port city of Aden after a five-day truce came to a close following talks on the war-torn country's future that were boycotted by the rebels.

Jimin Kang wins Symetra Tour event Posted: 17 May 2015 04:17 PM PDT ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — South Korea's Jimin Kang won the Mission Health Wellness Classic on Sunday for her fourth career Symetra Tour title and first since 2004.

Tens of thousands visit Panama Canal expansion project Posted: 17 May 2015 04:17 PM PDT PANAMA CITY (AP) — Thousands of people have toured the expanded Panama Canal's new set of locks as authorities offered Panamanians a chance to see the mega-project up close.

If Iraq's Ramadi falls, U.S. will help Baghdad take it back later: Pentagon Posted: 17 May 2015 04:17 PM PDT The Pentagon said on Sunday that Islamic State militants had gained the advantage in fighting in Ramadi and that if the western Iraqi city fell, the U.S.-led coalition would support Iraqi forces "to take it back later." While stopping short of confirming Islamic State's statement it had seized full control of Anbar province's capital, the Defense Department appeared to leave open that possibility, which would mark a major defeat for the Baghdad government. "Ramadi has been contested since last summer and ISIL now has the advantage," Pentagon spokeswoman Elissa Smith said, using another acronym for Islamic State. She said the loss of the city would not mean the overall Iraq military campaign was turning in Islamic State's favor, but acknowledged it would give the group a "propaganda boost." "That just means the coalition will have to support Iraqi forces to take it back later," Smith said, adding that the United States continued providing it with air support and advice.

Flamengo salvages late draw against 10-man Sport in Brazil Posted: 17 May 2015 04:04 PM PDT SAO PAULO (AP) — Flamengo scored late to salvage a 2-2 draw against Sport after its opponent was forced to put a midfielder in goal for the final minutes of Sunday's Brazilian league match at the Maracana Stadium.

McIlroy finishes at 21 under, wins Wells Fargo Championship Posted: 17 May 2015 04:01 PM PDT CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Rory McIlroy was more methodical than electrifying Sunday.

IS jihadists take Ramadi but pinned back in Palmyra Posted: 17 May 2015 03:52 PM PDT The Islamic State group sealed its capture of Ramadi Sunday after a dramatic pullout by Iraqi forces but was prevented by Syrian troops from taking the heritage site of Palmyra. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi urged government forces to hold fast in Ramadi and prevent IS from making further gains, saying they would have air cover and Shiite militia reinforcements. The effective loss of the capital of Iraq's largest province of Anbar marked one of Baghdad's worst setbacks since it began a nationwide offensive last year to reclaim territory lost to the jihadists in June 2014.

Queen Elizabeth II to visit Nazi camp where Anne Frank died Posted: 17 May 2015 03:50 PM PDT Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is to visit the site of Nazi concentration camp Bergen-Belsen during her state visit to Germany next month, Buckingham Palace said Sunday. The 89-year-old queen and her husband Prince Philip will visit what remains of the camp and see a memorial to Anne Frank, the teenage Jewish diarist who died of typhus there in 1945. The British monarch will also meet Holocaust survivors and some of those who helped liberate Bergen-Belsen in northern Germany.

Lyon duo Lacazette and Fekir win French football awards Posted: 17 May 2015 03:49 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — Lyon forward Alexandre Lacazette was named France's player of the year at an awards ceremony in Paris on Sunday.

Maggert beats Sutherland in playoff at Regions Tradition Posted: 17 May 2015 03:45 PM PDT BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Jeff Maggert didn't let the missed putts haunt him when he faced the most pressurized one of the day.

Canada routs defending champ Russia 6-1 to win hockey worlds Posted: 17 May 2015 03:39 PM PDT PRAGUE (AP) — Sidney Crosby led Canada to its first hockey world championship title since 2007 Sunday with a goal and an assist in a dominant 6-1 victory over defending champion Russia in the final.

Yemen army welcomes U.N. envoy appeal for truce extension: SABA Posted: 17 May 2015 03:35 PM PDT Yemen's army welcomed a request by the country's United Nations envoy to extend a humanitarian truce to allow more aid to be delivered to the country, an army spokesman said in a statement reported by the country's state news agency. Mauritanian diplomat Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed made his appeal at the opening of a conference of Yemeni parties that convened in the Saudi capital Riyadh to discuss ways of ending political turmoil in the impoverished Arabian Peninsula country. Since Tuesday Saudi-led forces and Yemen's Houthi militias have largely observed a ceasefire meant to allow delivery of food, fuel and medical supplies to millions of Yemenis caught in the conflict since the alliance began air strikes on March 26. "We welcome the call by the UN envoy to Yemen ... regarding the extension of the truce and the need to deliver humanitarian aid to citizens," SABA quoted Brigadier General Sharaf Luqman as saying.

Barcelona wins Spanish title, Man United looking at 4th Posted: 17 May 2015 03:30 PM PDT Barcelona clinched its 23rd Spanish league title on Sunday thanks to — who else — Lionel Messi.

Racial remarks by Brazilian gymnasts being investigated Posted: 17 May 2015 03:27 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Brazilian confederation of gymnastics opened an investigation this weekend into remarks made by three members of the men's team toward a black teammate that surfaced in a video last week.

US says situation in Ramadi 'contested' after IS claims takeover Posted: 17 May 2015 03:25 PM PDT The Pentagon said Sunday the situation in Ramadi, which IS militants claim to have seized from Iraqi forces, remains "fluid and contested" and it is following reports of continued violence in the strategic city. "We're continuing to monitor reports of tough fighting in Ramadi and the situation remains fluid and contested," Pentagon spokeswoman Maureen Schumann told AFP in a statement. The Islamic State group said earlier Sunday it had taken full control of the Iraqi city after a bloody assault, in a statement posted on jihadist Internet forums. After the claim, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi ordered government forces to "hold their positions" in Ramadi, capital of Iraq's largest province of Anbar.

Fresh coalition strikes on south Yemen as truce expires Posted: 17 May 2015 03:24 PM PDT Saudi-led coalition air strikes resumed against rebel positions in Yemen's south after a five-day ceasefire expired late Sunday, despite a UN envoy's calls for an extension of the truce. The humanitarian ceasefire that began late on Tuesday expired at 2000 GMT Sunday with no word from the coalition, which had repeatedly accused the rebels of "violations", on where the truce stands. An hour after the deadline, air raids hit the rebel-held presidential palace in main southern city Aden as well as a base of the pro-rebel special forces in the same city, military officials and witnesses said. The raids came despite calls by UN envoy to Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed to extend the ceasefire.

Rod Pampling wins Web.Com Tour's BMW Charity Pro-Am Posted: 17 May 2015 03:18 PM PDT GREER, S.C. (AP) — Australia's Rod Pampling won the Web.com Tour's BMW Charity Pro-Am on Sunday, finishing with a 5-under 66 for a 25-under 261 total.

Canada humble Russia to win world ice hockey title Posted: 17 May 2015 03:11 PM PDT Olympic champions Canada won the ice hockey world championship after sweeping defending champions Russia 6-1 in the final in Prague on Sunday. With a team full of NHL stars, Canada won their first gold since 2007 and the first medal at the worlds since 2009. The 2010 and 2014 Olympic champions have won all 10 games at the tournament, scoring 66 goals and conceding only 15. Canada dominated the final game, pouring 37 shots on Columbus goalie Sergei Bobrovski in the Russian goal, while the Russians only managed 12 shots.

Contested Iraqi city of Ramadi falls to Islamic State group Posted: 17 May 2015 03:09 PM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — The contested city of Ramadi fell to the Islamic State group on Sunday, as Iraqi forces abandoned their weapons and armored vehicles to flee the provincial capital in a major loss despite intensified U.S.-led airstrikes.

Roma back in 2nd after 2-1 win over Udinese in Serie A Posted: 17 May 2015 02:57 PM PDT MILAN (AP) — Roma came from behind to beat Udinese 2-1 on Sunday and leapfrog city rival Lazio in the battle for second spot in Serie A.

Real Madrid beats Olympiakos 78-59 to win Euroleague title Posted: 17 May 2015 02:36 PM PDT MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid pulled away in the last four minutes to beat Olympiakos 78-59 Sunday to end its 10-year wait for a ninth Euroleague title.

Barcelona clinches Spanish league title with win at Atletico Posted: 17 May 2015 02:31 PM PDT BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lionel Messi ended Barcelona's short-lived trophy drought by scoring the goal that clinched the Spanish league title on Sunday, securing a 1-0 win at dethroned champion Atletico Madrid.

Benfica clinches 34th Portuguese league title Posted: 17 May 2015 02:18 PM PDT LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Benfica clinched the Portuguese league title on Sunday despite a 0-0 draw at Guimaraes after FC Porto was held 1-1 at Belenenses.

Jordan's interior minister resigns, state media report Posted: 17 May 2015 01:58 PM PDT AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Jordan's interior minister resigned over an alleged failure of security agencies to coordinate, state media reported Sunday, but did not elaborate.

Malaysia launches talks amid Asia's growing migrant crisis Posted: 17 May 2015 01:56 PM PDT KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia launched high-level talks with its neighbors Sunday to try to solve the deepening problem of refugees stranded in boats off Southeast Asia's shores, but there appeared to be no quick solution to the crisis.

UN envoy urges extension of Yemen humanitarian truce Posted: 17 May 2015 01:51 PM PDT A UN envoy called for an extension of a five-day humanitarian ceasefire in Yemen that expired late Sunday as the Huthi Shiite rebels boycotted political talks in Riyadh. The 2000 GMT deadline passed with no immediate word from the Saudi-led coalition on whether it would be extended, but with no new air strikes reported in Yemen. "I call on all parties to renew their commitment to this truce for five more days at least," UN envoy to Yemen Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed said earlier in Riyadh. His appeal followed clashes between rebels and pro-government forces across south Yemen on Saturday despite the truce, which has largely held since starting on Tuesday at 2000 GMT.

Islamic state militants say in full control of Iraq's Ramadi: statement Posted: 17 May 2015 01:50 PM PDT BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Islamic State said its fighters had taken full control over the Iraqi city of Ramadi on Sunday after overrunning a military base on the edge of the western provincial capital. In a statement, the group said it had seized tanks and killed "dozens of apostates", referring to Iraqi security forces. (Reporting by Ali Abdelaty; Writing by Isabel Coles)

Nigerian military claims fresh success against Boko Haram Posted: 17 May 2015 01:41 PM PDT Nigeria's military on Sunday claimed it had overrun 10 Boko Haram camps in the group's Sambisa Forest stronghold, a day after the Islamists struck at a crowded bus station in the northeast, killing seven. Defence spokesman Chris Olukolade said a number of rebels were killed in the offensive in remote Borno state, while one soldier died in a landmine explosion and two others were injured. On Saturday, seven people were killed and scores injured at a bus station in the Yobe state capital, Damaturu, which has been hit repeatedly during the six-year insurgency. At least 55 people were killed last week in two raids on villages near the Borno state capital, Maiduguri -- the first attacks in and around the city for three months.

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