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• Mexican president changes asset declaration in wake of report on land deal
• Migrant boat still being held off Myanmar coast: government
• U.N. diplomat pushes to hold Yemen talks, Arab air strikes pound Houthis
• U.N. finds growing signs of Russian involvement in Ukraine war
• Chinese passenger ship with 458 aboard sinks in Yangtze river: Xinhua
• Libyan government forces lack ammunition in Benghazi battle against Islamists
• Top Asian News at 12:00 a.m. GMT
• Mother of American hostage released in Yemen says he's OK
• China's Premier Li traveling to site of ferry accident: Xinhua
• Former head of South American soccer under house arrest
• Bahamas police probe deaths of 2 employees of cruise lines
• Ship carrying over 450 people sinks in China's Yangtze: state media
• Obama nominates senior State Dept. official as Mexico envoy
• Boat with more than 450 people sinks in China's Yangtze
• Earthquakes hit off Oregon coast
• Restaurant of three Spanish brothers named world's best
• UN official says Ebola will end in Sierra Leone in weeks
• Apollo plan on cheaper green energy seeks global backing
• South African leftist leader wins tax battle
• Don't take a seat: Panel says you should stand for 2 hours
• Canada court orders tobacco firms to pay smokers Can$15.5 bn
• Newspapers launch in-depth tally of US police deaths
• US judge dismisses World Cup case against Malaysian gambler
• Jamaica police officer charged after shooting at party
• Ford expanding air bag recall to 1 million Mustangs, GTs
• Israel accuses UN of recognizing Hamas-linked NGO
• Israel says U.N. grants Hamas-linked group NGO status
• Obama says Myanmar needs to end discrimination of Rohingya to succeed
• Argentine police didn't use gloves in dead prosecutor's home
• Jewish protesters try to block Christian ritual at holy site
• Nigeria anti-graft agency arrests over 20 bankers for fraud
• Brazil students make art out of trash plucked off Rio shore
• Iraqi PM to outline plan for retaking Ramadi: US official
• Qatar military official, wife face forced labor charge
• Radical teachers vow to block Mexican midterm elections
• Qatar keeps travel ban on five Taliban amid US talks
• Museums draw up 'red list' to help spot stolen Iraqi antiquities
• IS revamps recruitment, with savvy, professional broadcasts
• Obama: No military solution to Iran's nuclear program
• Thousands protest in Honduras cities following scandal

Mexican president changes asset declaration in wake of report on land deal Posted: 01 Jun 2015 03:42 PM PDT By Simon Gardner MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Under pressure to detail his personal wealth, Mexico's president has made changes to his declaration of assets following a Reuters report that cast doubt on how he acquired one of his properties near Mexico City. President Enrique Pena Nieto released the annual update to his declaration of assets late on Sunday, days after a Reuters report showed he purchased a 1,000 square meter plot of land in the town of Valle de Bravo that he has declared as a donation from his late father.

Migrant boat still being held off Myanmar coast: government Posted: 01 Jun 2015 03:59 PM PDT By Hnin Yadana Zaw YANGON (Reuters) - More than 700 migrants found packed aboard an overcrowded boat in the Andaman Sea were still being held offshore by Myanmar's navy on Monday, more than three days after the converted fishing vessel was intercepted off the country's coast. "The government is checking their identity, asking what they want to do and where they want to go," government spokesman Ye Htut told Reuters, without providing further details of the boat's location. "Usually, most of them want to go back to Bangladesh, so we will arrange according to their wishes." Government officials have been tight-lipped about the identities of 727 migrants on the overcrowded boat, found drifting and taking on water early Friday, as well as their eventual destination.

U.N. diplomat pushes to hold Yemen talks, Arab air strikes pound Houthis Posted: 01 Jun 2015 10:54 AM PDT By Mohammed Ghobari SANAA (Reuters) - Efforts to coax Yemen's warring factions into talks have made some progress, officials said on Monday, as warplanes from a Saudi-led coalition mounted more air strikes on the country's dominant Houthi militia. An Arab alliance has been bombing the Houthis since March 26 in a bid to restore exiled President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi to power. The Sunni Muslim states regard the Houthis as a threat to the stability of Yemen, which flanks the world's top oil exporter Saudi Arabia.

U.N. finds growing signs of Russian involvement in Ukraine war Posted: 01 Jun 2015 08:26 AM PDT By Tom Miles GENEVA (Reuters) - A separatist conflict in eastern Ukraine is revealing increasing evidence, but not yet conclusive legal proof, of Russian state involvement, senior United Nations human rights officials said on Monday. "We are speaking about increasing inflow of (unofficial) fighters and increasing evidence that there are also some (Russian) servicemen involved in fighting," Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights Ivan Simonovic told a news conference in Geneva. Russia denies Western accusations that it is backing pro-Russian rebels with arms and troops.

Chinese passenger ship with 458 aboard sinks in Yangtze river: Xinhua Posted: 01 Jun 2015 04:58 PM PDT (Reuters) - A passenger ship carrying 458 people sank in the Hubei province section of China's Yangtze River on Monday night, Xinhua news agency said, citing the Yangtze River navigation administration. The ship, named Dongfangzhixing, was carrying 405 Chinese passengers, five travel agency workers and 47 crew members, according to the administration. The vessel was heading to southwest China's Chongqing city from Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province.

Libyan government forces lack ammunition in Benghazi battle against Islamists Posted: 01 Jun 2015 02:03 PM PDT By Ayman al-Warfalli BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Libyan forces allied to the official government are facing ammunition shortages in a battle against Islamists in the eastern city of Benghazi city, a spokesman said on Monday. Army forces loyal to Libya's internationally recognized government have been fighting Islamist groups in Libya's second-largest city as part of a wider struggle since the overthrow of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011.

Top Asian News at 12:00 a.m. GMT Posted: 01 Jun 2015 05:02 PM PDT BEIJING (AP) — A yacht carrying more than 450 people sank overnight in the Yangtze River during a cyclone in southern China, and eight people have been rescued, the state broadcaster CCTV reported Tuesday. Further rescue work was underway but strong winds and rain were hampering the search, CCTV said. The boat was traveling from Nanjing to the southwestern city of Chongqing when it sank at about 9:28 p.m. Monday in Hubei province, the report said.

Mother of American hostage released in Yemen says he's OK Posted: 01 Jun 2015 04:59 PM PDT SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The mother of an American hostage released by Shiite Houthi rebels in Yemen says her son suffered a back injury and is still in shock, but that he's doing well considering the ordeal.

China's Premier Li traveling to site of ferry accident: Xinhua Posted: 01 Jun 2015 04:58 PM PDT SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is on his way to the site where a passenger ferry carrying more than 450 people sank in the Yangtze River in central Hubei province on Monday night, Xinhua news agency said. The Xinhua report on Tuesday said 12 people had been rescued so far, including the ship's captain and engineer, who said the vessel sank rapidly after it was caught in a storm. (Reporting By Sue-Ling Wong; Writing by Anne Marie Roantree; Editing by Paul Tait)

Former head of South American soccer under house arrest Posted: 01 Jun 2015 04:57 PM PDT ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — A judge in Paraguay on Monday ordered house arrest for the former president of the South American Football Confederation amid a far-reaching corruption scandal at FIFA that has tarnished the image of world soccer's governing body.

Bahamas police probe deaths of 2 employees of cruise lines Posted: 01 Jun 2015 04:55 PM PDT NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Bahamian authorities are investigating the deaths of two crew members on separate cruise ships that were in the islands' waters.

Ship carrying over 450 people sinks in China's Yangtze: state media Posted: 01 Jun 2015 04:48 PM PDT A passenger ship carrying more than 450 people has sunk in the Yangtze river in central China, state media reported Tuesday. The ship named Dongfangzhixing, or "Eastern Star", was headed from the eastern city of Nanjing to the southwestern city of Chongqing when it sank in the Jianli section of the river, in Hubei province, on Monday evening, Xinhua said. The cause of the sinking was not immediately clear, but state broadcaster CCTV said it was an accident.

Obama nominates senior State Dept. official as Mexico envoy Posted: 01 Jun 2015 04:40 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Roberta Jacobson, the top U.S. diplomat for Latin America and point person in detente talks with Cuba, was nominated Monday by President Barack Obama to be the next U.S. ambassador to Mexico.

Boat with more than 450 people sinks in China's Yangtze Posted: 01 Jun 2015 04:39 PM PDT BEIJING (AP) — A yacht carrying more than 450 people sank overnight in the Yangtze River during a cyclone in southern China, and eight people have been rescued, the state broadcaster CCTV reported Tuesday.

Earthquakes hit off Oregon coast Posted: 01 Jun 2015 04:30 PM PDT (Reuters) - A series of moderately powerful earthquakes struck off the coast of Oregon overnight and on Monday, but did not trigger tsunamis, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. A magnitude 5.8 temblor occurred just before midnight on Sunday at sea 280 miles (450 km) west of Yachats at a depth of 6 miles (10 km), the USGS said.

Restaurant of three Spanish brothers named world's best Posted: 01 Jun 2015 04:26 PM PDT Spain's "El Celler de Can Roca" was crowned the world's best restaurant on Monday, winning praise for the "collective genius" of the three brothers who run it. It was the second time the Girona eatery has topped the World's 50 Best Restaurant awards in London, after taking the number one spot in 2013. Joan, Jordi and Josep Roca each have their own speciality: the first is head chef, the second creates the desserts, while the third sibling is in charge of the wine.

UN official says Ebola will end in Sierra Leone in weeks Posted: 01 Jun 2015 04:25 PM PDT UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations' Ebola chief says he believes it's only a matter of weeks before the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone ends.

Apollo plan on cheaper green energy seeks global backing Posted: 01 Jun 2015 04:06 PM PDT By Nina Chestney LONDON (Reuters) - A plan for a new global research program aimed at driving down the costs of renewable energy more quickly has drawn serious interest from the world's leading economies, its proponents say. The Global Apollo Programme would be an internationally coordinated scheme of research and development focusing on electricity storage technology, smart grids and renewables, according to a report prepared by scientists, economists, former chief executives and academics. "In the Cold War, the Apollo Programme placed a man on the moon.

South African leftist leader wins tax battle Posted: 01 Jun 2015 04:00 PM PDT The South African tax department on Monday withdrew its legal case against high-profile politician Julius Malema, allowing the vocal government critic to keep his seat in parliament. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) had accused Malema, the charismatic leader of the populist Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party, of failing to submit tax returns for years and then paying his tax bills illegally. Following criticism from the judge overseeing the ruling in the North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, SARS withdrew its charges that Malema should be put under a sequestration order that would have seen him lose his seat in parliament.

Don't take a seat: Panel says you should stand for 2 hours Posted: 01 Jun 2015 03:51 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Are you sitting down? In that case, you should probably stand up before reading this.

Canada court orders tobacco firms to pay smokers Can$15.5 bn Posted: 01 Jun 2015 03:49 PM PDT A Canadian court on Monday ordered tobacco firms to pay Can$15.5 billion (US12.4 billion) to smokers in Quebec province who claimed they were never warned about the health risks associated with smoking. Imperial Tobacco, Rothmans Benson & Hedges and JTI-MacDonald said they would appeal the award for moral and punitive damages, which is the largest in Canadian history. The two class action lawsuits behind the award were originally filed in 1998, but only went to trial recently.

Newspapers launch in-depth tally of US police deaths Posted: 01 Jun 2015 03:46 PM PDT Two major newspapers are now counting the number of people killed by police in the United States, as the debate over the use of deadly force by officers, especially against minorities, rages on. More than two people were killed by police each day, and most were black or Hispanic, according to lists compiled by The Washington Post and The Guardian. The Guardian is counting all people killed by police, while the Post is only including those shot to death.

US judge dismisses World Cup case against Malaysian gambler Posted: 01 Jun 2015 03:34 PM PDT LAS VEGAS (AP) — A federal judge in Nevada dismissed a criminal case Monday against a wealthy Malaysian gambler who was arrested last year after FBI agents impersonated Internet repair technicians to get a peek at what he was doing in suites at a Las Vegas Strip resort.

Jamaica police officer charged after shooting at party Posted: 01 Jun 2015 03:33 PM PDT KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — A Jamaican police officer has been arrested on criminal charges alleging he recklessly shot a gun at a party.

Ford expanding air bag recall to 1 million Mustangs, GTs Posted: 01 Jun 2015 03:28 PM PDT DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling 1 million Mustang and GT sports cars because their driver's side air bags could potentially explode.

Israel accuses UN of recognizing Hamas-linked NGO Posted: 01 Jun 2015 03:27 PM PDT Israel berated the United Nations on Monday after it allowed a Palestinian non-governmental organization that it said is linked to Hamas to be heard at the world body. The UN committee on non-governmental organizations voted 12 to 3 in favor, with three abstentions, of recognizing the British-based Palestinian Return Centre (PRC) as a permanent NGO with access to the world body's many fora. The Israeli mission to the United Nations said in a statement that the PRC "promotes anti-Israel propaganda in Europe" and that senior PRC members have ties to other organizations that transfer funds to Hamas.

Israel says U.N. grants Hamas-linked group NGO status Posted: 01 Jun 2015 03:24 PM PDT By Louis Charbonneau UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Israel on Monday accused a U.N. committee that oversees non-governmental organizations of granting U.N accreditation to an association that it said promotes "anti-Israel propaganda in Europe" and is linked to the militant Palestinian group Hamas. Israel's mission to the United Nations issued a statement condemning the decision, by the 19-member U.N. Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations, to approve the application of the Palestinian Return Center (PRC), an organization based in Britain. The PRC denied having ties to Hamas and accused Israel of trying to "distort and mislead the committee member states." The Israeli statement said it banned the PRC in 2010 because of its ties to Hamas, labeling it "an organizational and a coordinating wing of Hamas in Europe" with members that include senior Hamas officials.

Obama says Myanmar needs to end discrimination of Rohingya to succeed Posted: 01 Jun 2015 03:13 PM PDT By Julia Edwards WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama said on Monday Myanmar needs to end discrimination against Rohingya people if it wants to succeed in its transition to a democracy, something he has sought to make a legacy of his presidency. Speaking to young Asians invited to the White House, Obama said the United States was focused on making sure Rohingya who have been subject to human trafficking or were adrift at sea were relocated.

Argentine police didn't use gloves in dead prosecutor's home Posted: 01 Jun 2015 03:05 PM PDT BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The lead investigator in the mysterious death of a prosecutor who had accused Argentina's president of wrongdoing came under sharp criticism Monday for a video showing police working without latex gloves where Alberto Nisman's body was found.

Jewish protesters try to block Christian ritual at holy site Posted: 01 Jun 2015 02:54 PM PDT JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli police say they forcibly removed dozens of Jewish protesters trying to prevent a Christian ritual from taking place at a holy site revered in both religions.

Nigeria anti-graft agency arrests over 20 bankers for fraud Posted: 01 Jun 2015 02:52 PM PDT Nigeria's anti-corruption agency has arrested six senior officials from the country's central bank and 16 from commercial banks over alleged currency fraud, a spokesman told AFP on Monday. "Six senior officials of the CBN (Central Bank of Nigeria) and 16 others from various commercial banks across the country were arrested over currency fraud," said Wilson Uwujaren.

Brazil students make art out of trash plucked off Rio shore Posted: 01 Jun 2015 02:50 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Forget pricey imported oil paints and exorbitant blocks of marble. Art students at a Brazilian university have taken advantage of one material they have in endless and free supply — trash — to create an exhibition that aims to draw attention to the fetid state of Rio de Janeiro's Guanabara Bay, where Olympic sailing events are to be held next year.

Iraqi PM to outline plan for retaking Ramadi: US official Posted: 01 Jun 2015 02:50 PM PDT Iraq's plan to recapture the western city of Ramadi from Islamic State jihadists will dominate a meeting Tuesday in Paris of foreign ministers from the international coalition fighting the group, a senior US official said. In the wake of the stunning defeat in Ramadi this month, Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi will outline how his government intends to retake it and what coalition partners can do to help, a senior State Department official told reporters.

Qatar military official, wife face forced labor charge Posted: 01 Jun 2015 02:39 PM PDT SAN ANTONIO (AP) — A Qatar military official training at a U.S. military base in South Texas is facing federal charges after authorities say two of his foreign national employees were given little food and made to sleep on a pallet in a barren apartment.

Radical teachers vow to block Mexican midterm elections Posted: 01 Jun 2015 02:36 PM PDT MEXICO CITY (AP) — Members of a radical Mexican teachers union broke into or blockaded electoral offices in the southern state of Oaxaca on Monday amid threats to block this weekend's midterm elections.

Qatar keeps travel ban on five Taliban amid US talks Posted: 01 Jun 2015 02:31 PM PDT Qatar has agreed to keep up a travel ban imposed on five Taliban leaders swapped for a US soldier a year ago while talks continue to hammer out their new status, a US official said Monday. "All five remain in Qatar, where they remain subject to extensive monitoring, as well as travel restrictions. The five senior Taliban figures were exchanged for Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl on May 31, 2014, and transferred from the US detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to the custody of Qatar.

Museums draw up 'red list' to help spot stolen Iraqi antiquities Posted: 01 Jun 2015 02:30 PM PDT Museum experts from around the world on Monday issued an "emergency red list" to help authorities identify Iraqi antiquities at risk of being looted and illegally exported as the country battles a surge in jihadist violence. The list from the Paris-based International Council of Museums (ICOM) highlights objects that are popular on the black market such as sculptures, stone tablets, vases and coins, and tells customs and police officers how to spot stolen ancient treasures. "In recent months we have witnessed massacres of minorities in Syria and Iraq but also the destruction of priceless works of cultural heritage," the head of Paris's famed Louvre Museum, Jean-Luc Martinez, said at a press conference presenting the new list.

IS revamps recruitment, with savvy, professional broadcasts Posted: 01 Jun 2015 02:26 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — The announcer with an American accent offers an upbeat roundup of the day's main headlines: Islamic State fighters seized control of a crucial Syrian city, extremists repelled Kurdish fighters despite coalition airstrikes, and two suicide bombers successfully carried out their missions.

Obama: No military solution to Iran's nuclear program Posted: 01 Jun 2015 02:16 PM PDT JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S President Barack Obama reached out to a skeptical Israeli public in an interview aired Monday saying that only an agreement, not military action, can prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Thousands protest in Honduras cities following scandal Posted: 01 Jun 2015 02:11 PM PDT MEXICO CITY (AP) — A protest movement organized over social media in Honduras has led to large demonstrations in cities around the Central American country.

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