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• Special Report: Egypt deploys scholars to teach moderate Islam, but skepticism abounds
• Exclusive: Six powers agree way to restore U.N. sanctions in push for Iran deal - sources
• Greece, creditors agree on need for quick deal as talks continue
• China, U.S. tone down rhetoric but far from South China Sea solution
• International effort rescues over 5,000 Mediterranean migrants
• Suicide bombing claimed by Islamic State in western Libyan city kills five: official
• No US Senate deal, spy provisions expire at midnight: lawmakers
• Dempsey, Bedoya left off US roster for European exhibitions
• Top Asian News at 11:30 p.m. GMT
• Keflezighi runs fastest masters half marathon of 1:02:29
• FARC attack leaves Colombia port city without power: military
• AQIM Islamists claim two attacks against UN in Mali: Mauritanian agency
• Kerry to fly home Monday after breaking leg in French Alps bike crash
• Watchdog finds ex-Nazis got $20.2 million in Social Security
• Pele's son fired by Rivaldo's team in Brazil's 2nd division
• Bourdais earns first IndyCar win of season
• Italy's Renzi risks setback in local vote, early count suggests
• Anna Nordqvist wins ShopRite LPGA Classic
• Palmeiras beats Corinthians 2-0 for 1st Brazilian league win
• Bowditch shoots 64, rolls to Nelson win at adopted home
• Kerry delays return to US after injury in bicycle crash
• Burundi govt says open to delaying elections as more protests loom
• Lazio beats Napoli 4-2 to secure Champions League spot
• Federer-Monfils halted after 2 sets; Sharapova doesn't play
• Jorgensen races to her 10th straight ITU World Triathlon win
• Ex-FIFA VP Warner hits out at US _ based on satirical story
• Qatar extends travel ban on ex-Gitmo inmates; talks continue
• Dozens evacuate Puerto Rico condominiums after roof collapse
• Pressure on US Senate to act before NSA spy programs expire
• AP source: Qatar extends travel ban on ex-Guantanamo inmates traded for US soldier
• French Open lookahead: Owners of 49 Slams take center court
• Hurricane Andres strengthens to Cat 3 over eastern Pacific
• Anti-IS strategy to face scrutiny at Paris coalition meeting
• Gayle century not enough for Somerset
• McCullum, Hesson honored for World Cup feats
• France's Le Pen hails Egypt's battle against 'extremism'
• Maverick Mexican politician threatens status quo in election
• Israeli premier warns of Palestinian boycott campaign
• Tripoli govt calls for 'mobilisation' against IS

Special Report: Egypt deploys scholars to teach moderate Islam, but skepticism abounds Posted: 31 May 2015 01:07 AM PDT By Mahmoud Mourad and Yara Bayoumy CAIRO (Reuters) - In his battle against militant Islam, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is relying not just on bomber planes and soldiers but on white-turbaned clerics from Al-Azhar, Egypt's 1,000-year-old center for Islamic learning. In a televised speech in January at an Al-Azhar conference center in Cairo, Sisi called for "a religious revolution" in Islam.

Exclusive: Six powers agree way to restore U.N. sanctions in push for Iran deal - sources Posted: 30 May 2015 10:20 PM PDT By Louis Charbonneau, John Irish and Parisa Hafezi NEW YORK/PARIS/ANKARA (Reuters) - Six world powers have agreed on a way to restore U.N. sanctions on Iran if the country breaks the terms of a future nuclear deal, clearing a major obstacle to an accord ahead of a June 30 deadline, Western officials told Reuters. The new understanding on a U.N. sanctions "snapback" among the six powers - the United States, Britain, France, Germany, Russia and China - brings them closer to a possible deal with Iran, though other hurdles remain, including ensuring United Nations access to Iranian military sites.

Greece, creditors agree on need for quick deal as talks continue Posted: 31 May 2015 01:20 PM PDT Greece and its European creditors agreed on the need to reach a cash-for-reforms deal quickly as Athens missed a self-imposed Sunday deadline for reaching an agreement to unlock aid, sources close to the talks said. Athens and its euro zone and International Monetary Fund (IMF) creditors have been locked in talks for months on a reforms agreement. The pressure has intensified in recent days as Athens faces a payment to the International Monetary Fund on June 5 as well as the expiration of its bailout program on June 30.

China, U.S. tone down rhetoric but far from South China Sea solution Posted: 31 May 2015 05:27 AM PDT By Raju Gopalakrishnan and Rachel Armstrong SINGAPORE (Reuters) - After a months-long row over Beijing's island-building in the South China Sea, the United States and China were relatively restrained at Asia's top security forum this weekend, but no closer to any solution. U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter told the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore that China was threatening security in the region with its maritime construction work, but acknowledged other claimant countries to the disputed sea were also at fault. "There's no progress in the South China Sea (dispute), but the atmosphere has calmed a bit, thanks to reasonable consideration by all parties," said Major General Jin Yinan of China's National Defense University, a delegate at the conference.

International effort rescues over 5,000 Mediterranean migrants Posted: 31 May 2015 04:34 AM PDT By Gavin Jones ROME (Reuters) - The corpses of 17 migrants were brought ashore in Sicily aboard an Italian naval vessel on Sunday along with 454 survivors as efforts intensified to rescue people fleeing war and poverty in Africa and the Middle East. More than 5,000 migrants trying to reach Europe have been saved from boats in distress in the Mediterranean since Friday and operations are in progress to rescue 500 more, European Union authorities said on Sunday. In some of the most intense Mediterranean traffic of the year, migrants who left Libya in 25 boats were picked up by ships from Italy, Britain, Malta and Belgium, assisted by planes from Iceland and Finland, the EU's border control agency Frontex said.

Suicide bombing claimed by Islamic State in western Libyan city kills five: official Posted: 31 May 2015 01:24 PM PDT Five people were killed and eight wounded in a suicide bombing claimed by Islamic State outside the Libyan city of Misrata on Sunday, security officials said. A suicide bomber rammed a car laden with explosives into the main security checkpoint west of Misrata, the officials said. Islamic State claimed the attack, which it said had been carried out by a Tunisian, according to a statement on Twitter.

No US Senate deal, spy provisions expire at midnight: lawmakers Posted: 31 May 2015 04:48 PM PDT Washington (AFP) - The US Senate failed Sunday to reach a deal that would prevent key counterterrorism provisions from expiring at midnight, after Senator Rand Paul blocked the chamber from advancing a solution.

Dempsey, Bedoya left off US roster for European exhibitions Posted: 31 May 2015 04:48 PM PDT CHICAGO (AP) — Team captain Clint Dempsey and midfielder Alejandro Bedoya were left off the U.S. team roster for exhibitions in Europe against world powers Netherlands and Germany.

Top Asian News at 11:30 p.m. GMT Posted: 31 May 2015 04:32 PM PDT HAIPHONG, Vietnam (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Sunday he will urge Vietnamese officials to give up their reclamation projects in the South China Sea, making a direct plea after earlier calling for all countries in the Asia-Pacific region to halt the construction of artificial islands. China's rapidly expanding building projects has raised tensions and caused concerns among the United States and its regional partners.

Keflezighi runs fastest masters half marathon of 1:02:29 Posted: 31 May 2015 04:23 PM PDT SAN DIEGO (AP) — Meb Keflezighi has won the USA Track & Field Masters Half Marathon title with a time of 1 hour, 2 minutes, 29 seconds, the fastest ever for a runner 40 or older.

FARC attack leaves Colombia port city without power: military Posted: 31 May 2015 04:07 PM PDT Some 400,000 people in Colombia's bustling port city of Buenaventura lost power Sunday after a key electrical tower was destroyed -- an act military officials blamed on FARC rebels. "At 9:45 am (1445 GMT) Buenaventura was left without electrical service," read a statement from the power company, the Energy Enterprise of the Pacific (EPSA). A military overflight located the destroyed electricity tower some 27 kilometers (18 miles) from the urban center of Buenaventura, officials said, after two large explosions were reported.

AQIM Islamists claim two attacks against UN in Mali: Mauritanian agency Posted: 31 May 2015 04:00 PM PDT Al-Qaeda's North Africa arm has claimed responsibility for two attacks against the United Nation's MINUSMA peacekeeping mission in Mali this week, the Mauritanian Al-Akhbar news agency reported Sunday. Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) said it was behind a "rocket attack on a MINUSMA base" in the capital Bamako on Tuesday and a landmine explosion Thursday targeting a UN convoy in the restive north, according to Al-Akhbar, citing AQIM spokesman Abderrahmane Al-Azawadi. The Al-Akhbar agency regularly carries jihadist statements.

Kerry to fly home Monday after breaking leg in French Alps bike crash Posted: 31 May 2015 03:57 PM PDT US Secretary of State John Kerry will remain in hospital in Geneva overnight after breaking his leg in a cycling accident in the French Alps and will fly home for treatment on Monday, cutting short a European trip. Kerry, 71, a keen cyclist, was hospitalised in the Swiss city of Geneva after the accident across the border in the French Alps. "The Secretary had planned on flying back to the US this evening, but after further consultation it was sensible for him to remain in the hospital for observation overnight for purely precautionary measures and fly home tomorrow," spokesman John Kirby said.

Watchdog finds ex-Nazis got $20.2 million in Social Security Posted: 31 May 2015 03:54 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Elfriede Rinkel's past as a Nazi concentration camp guard didn't keep her from collecting nearly $120,000 in U.S. Social Security benefits.

Pele's son fired by Rivaldo's team in Brazil's 2nd division Posted: 31 May 2015 03:38 PM PDT SAO PAULO (AP) — The Brazilian club that has former Brazil and Barcelona star Rivaldo as its president says it has fired Pele's son Edinho.

Bourdais earns first IndyCar win of season Posted: 31 May 2015 03:27 PM PDT DETROIT (AP) — Sebastien Bourdais raced to his first IndyCar victory of the season Sunday, outlasting Takuma Sato in a caution-filled ending at Belle Isle.

Italy's Renzi risks setback in local vote, early count suggests Posted: 31 May 2015 03:27 PM PDT Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's center-left candidates are ahead in four out of the seven regions at stake in local elections held on Sunday, according to early projections based on the actual vote count. One region is seen held by the anti-immigrant Northern League party, while in two others center-right candidates are narrowly ahead.

Anna Nordqvist wins ShopRite LPGA Classic Posted: 31 May 2015 03:25 PM PDT GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Anna Nordqvist birdied the 16th and 17th holes to break out of the pack and win the ShopRite LPGA Classic by a stroke Sunday.

Palmeiras beats Corinthians 2-0 for 1st Brazilian league win Posted: 31 May 2015 03:20 PM PDT SAO PAULO (AP) — Veteran playmaker Ze Roberto scored in first-half injury time to help Palmeiras defeat rival Corinthians 2-0 on Sunday for its first win in this year's Brazilian league.

Bowditch shoots 64, rolls to Nelson win at adopted home Posted: 31 May 2015 03:20 PM PDT IRVING, Texas (AP) — Steven Bowditch rode his best birdie binge on the PGA Tour to a 5-under 64 and a four-shot victory Sunday in the AT&T Byron Nelson, winning in the Australian's adopted home for his second career title — both in Texas.

Kerry delays return to US after injury in bicycle crash Posted: 31 May 2015 03:08 PM PDT GENEVA (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has delayed his trip back to the United States to stay in a Swiss hospital overnight after breaking his leg in a bicycle crash Sunday.

Burundi govt says open to delaying elections as more protests loom Posted: 31 May 2015 03:01 PM PDT The Burundian government said it was open to a request by East African leaders Sunday to delay upcoming elections in the face of violent protests sparked by President Pierre Nkurunziza's bid for a third term. "We are going to stage even bigger demonstrations than we have done so far in order to get Nkurunziza to leave office," he vowed. Burundi's parliamentary elections are currently scheduled to take place on June 5 while the presidential election is slated for June 26.

Lazio beats Napoli 4-2 to secure Champions League spot Posted: 31 May 2015 02:47 PM PDT ROME (AP) — Lazio bounced back from two debilitating losses to beat Napoli 4-2 on Sunday and secure a spot in the Champions League playoffs on the final day of the Serie A season.

Federer-Monfils halted after 2 sets; Sharapova doesn't play Posted: 31 May 2015 02:33 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — Roger Federer could be excused if he has a restless night.

Jorgensen races to her 10th straight ITU World Triathlon win Posted: 31 May 2015 02:28 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Gwen Jorgensen raced to her 10th straight ITU World Triathlon Series victory Sunday, leading a U.S. sweep for the second time this season.

Ex-FIFA VP Warner hits out at US _ based on satirical story Posted: 31 May 2015 02:26 PM PDT PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — Former FIFA vice president Jack Warner renewed his criticism of the United States, where he faces corruption charges, on Sunday by releasing a pair of videotaped comments — one of them based on a story by satirical website The Onion.

Qatar extends travel ban on ex-Gitmo inmates; talks continue Posted: 31 May 2015 02:25 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Qatar has agreed to temporarily extend travel bans on five senior Taliban leaders released last year from the prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in exchange for captured Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, a senior U.S. official said on Sunday.

Dozens evacuate Puerto Rico condominiums after roof collapse Posted: 31 May 2015 02:19 PM PDT SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Nearly two dozen people have been evacuated from their condominiums in Puerto Rico's capital after a water tank collapsed through a residential building's roof.

Pressure on US Senate to act before NSA spy programs expire Posted: 31 May 2015 02:13 PM PDT CIA chief John Brennan warned Sunday that allowing vital surveillance programs to lapse could increase terror threats, as the US Senate scrambled to renew the controversial provisions hours before their expiration. With key counterterrorism programs under threat of suspension at midnight Sunday, the top intelligence official made a final pitch for Senate action, arguing that the bulk data collection of telephone records of millions of Americans unconnected to terrorism has not abused civil liberties and only serves to safeguard citizens. "This is something that we can't afford to do right now," Brennan said of allowing the counterterrorism provisions to expire at midnight Sunday.

AP source: Qatar extends travel ban on ex-Guantanamo inmates traded for US soldier Posted: 31 May 2015 02:07 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — AP source: Qatar extends travel ban on ex-Guantanamo inmates traded for US soldier.

French Open lookahead: Owners of 49 Slams take center court Posted: 31 May 2015 02:01 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — The nearly 15,000 tennis fans holding a ticket for Court Philippe Chatrier on Monday should consider themselves particularly fortunate.

Hurricane Andres strengthens to Cat 3 over eastern Pacific Posted: 31 May 2015 01:58 PM PDT MIAMI (AP) — Andres has strengthened to a Category 3 hurricane far out to sea in the eastern Pacific, and is generating swells that are likely to cause dangerous surf and rip currents on parts of the west coast of Mexico's Baja California peninsula.

Anti-IS strategy to face scrutiny at Paris coalition meeting Posted: 31 May 2015 01:47 PM PDT The anti-IS coalition will meet in Paris Tuesday after a series of shock battlefield gains by the jihadists, with Iraq under pressure to step up its fight by being more inclusive of the Sunni minority. The main focus of the meeting will be the crisis in Iraq, where the Islamic State group seized the city of Ramadi two weeks ago in the biggest blow to the US-led coalition since it began bombarding jihadist positions in August. US Secretary of State John Kerry will take part in the talks with Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi and other diplomats "remotely" after breaking his leg in a cycling accident, the State Department said.

Gayle century not enough for Somerset Posted: 31 May 2015 01:34 PM PDT Chris Gayle ended up on the losing side despite marking his home debut for county side Somerset with a remarkable hundred in their Twenty20 Blast match against Kent on Sunday. Gayle could only watch as Somerset slumped to 22 for two before the powerful Jamaican smashed three sixes in eight balls. Somerset coach Matthew Maynard, an aggressive batsman in his playing days, said: "I thought Sam Northeast played a sensational innings, but then the world boss came in and it's different gravy.

McCullum, Hesson honored for World Cup feats Posted: 31 May 2015 01:31 PM PDT WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Captain Brendon McCullum and coach Mike Hesson have both been awarded one of New Zealand's highest civil honors for their part in leading New Zealand to the final of this year's Cricket World Cup.

France's Le Pen hails Egypt's battle against 'extremism' Posted: 31 May 2015 01:30 PM PDT French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Sunday praised the fight against "extremism" launched by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who is accused of a bloody crackdown against Islamists. In July 2013, then army chief Sisi overthrew Islamist president Mohamed Morsi after mass protests against his turbulent year-long rule, and a subsequent crackdown on Morsi supporters has seen hundreds killed and thousands jailed. Under Sisi's guidance, Egypt launched air strikes in neighbouring Libya in February on fighters belonging to the Islamic State jihadist group, which has carried out attacks on Egyptian security forces in the Sinai peninsula.

Maverick Mexican politician threatens status quo in election Posted: 31 May 2015 01:23 PM PDT By Gabriela Lopez MONTERREY, Mexico (Reuters) - "One dead son, one kidnapped two-year-old daughter and 2,800 bullet holes in my truck" is no typical campaign slogan. Then again, the man who may become the first state governor in modern Mexico without a political party is no typical politician. Jaime Rodriguez, alias "El Bronco," would cause one of the biggest upsets in Mexican political history if his anti-establishment campaign claims the wealthy northern state of Nuevo Leon in midterm elections to be held next Sunday.

Israeli premier warns of Palestinian boycott campaign Posted: 31 May 2015 01:21 PM PDT JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel faces an "international campaign to blacken its name" aimed at delegitimizing its very existence regardless to its policies, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday. The international community disproportionally singles out the Jewish state for condemnation while remaining silent on major conflicts and human rights abuses in other countries, he said.

Tripoli govt calls for 'mobilisation' against IS Posted: 31 May 2015 01:21 PM PDT Libya's disputed government called Sunday for a general mobilisation against the Islamic State group after it declared "war" on the militia alliance that controls Tripoli and killed five of its fighters in a suicide bombing. The dawn blast in northwest Libya is the latest in a series of attacks by IS, which has gained a foothold in the oil-rich North African nation, exploiting chaos and political divisions. The Tripoli-based government, not recognised by the international community, was installed last year by the powerful Fajr Libya (Libya Dawn) militia alliance targeted in Sunday's bombing.

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