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• Cuba opens Washington embassy, urges end to embargo
• U.N. Council backs Iran nuclear deal but Tehran hardliners object
• Russia makes rival U.N. move on MH17 probe after dismissing tribunal bid
• Turkey vows tighter security after suspected Islamic State bomber kills 30
• Exclusive: Peru sending prosecutors to Brazil as corruption probe goes regional
• Obama endorses Nigerian leader's agenda for defeating Boko Haram
• Sugita beats Barrientos in 1st round of Claro Open
• Top Asian News at 11:30 p.m. GMT
• Mexican soldiers suspected in seven disappearances
• 2 Spanish riders killed in California motorcycle race
• Australia to review Rogers' condition
• Banks reopen, taxes rise as Greece pays billions to creditors
• Documents: Deportation shelved for 1-year-old Honduran boy
• Colombia celebrates FARC rebel ceasefire
• Evacuations ordered as brush fire threatens Washington state town
• Grievances persist despite start of new era in US-Cuba ties
• Human rights probe killings in 2 Mexican states
• Cuban flag flies as US, Havana renew ties despite discord
• Johnson wins British Open, stops Spieth's bid for Grand Slam
• Key U.N. body overturns accreditation rejection of U.S.-based NGO
• Migrant dies after attempt to enter Channel Tunnel
• UN endorses Iran nuclear deal with 6 world powers
• Explosions, gunfire rock Burundi capital hours before presidential vote
• Burundi set for presidential poll amid political unrest
• FIFA vote to be held Feb 26; Blatter defies calls to go now
• South African Oosthuizen closing in on runner-up Grand Slam
• Fognini, Bedne advance to 2nd round at Croatia Open
• Boat with 150-200 migrants located adrift in Mediterranean
• Greek gov't has 'no intention' of calling early election
• Venezuela orders producers to divert food to state stores
• UN endorses Iran deal, paves way to lift sanctions
• Gulf bloc protests 'contradictory' signals from Iran
• U.S., allies target Islamic State with 23 strike in Syria and Iraq
• Pele leaves Sao Paulo hospital after back surgery
• How the Dow Jones industrial average fared on Monday
• US stocks notch modest gains on solid earnings reports
• Zach Johnson wins thrilling Open in playoff
• Eco-friendly pope to encourage likeminded mayors at Vatican

Cuba opens Washington embassy, urges end to embargo Posted: 20 Jul 2015 02:11 PM PDT By Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Cuban flag was raised over Havana's embassy in Washington on Monday for the first time in 54 years as the United States and Cuba formally restored relations, opening a new chapter of engagement between the former Cold War foes. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez presided over the reinauguration of the embassy, a milestone in the diplomatic thaw that began with a breakthrough announcement by U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro on Dec. 17. The U.S. Embassy in Havana was also officially reopened for business.

U.N. Council backs Iran nuclear deal but Tehran hardliners object Posted: 20 Jul 2015 09:55 AM PDT By Michelle Nichols and Bozorgmehr Sharafedin Nouri UNITED NATIONS/DUBAI, (Reuters) - The U.N. Security Council on Monday backed Iran's nuclear agreement with world powers but the Islamic Republic's Revolutionary Guards attacked the resolution, underlining powerful opposition to the deal. U.S. President Barack Obama hailed the United Nations endorsement, saying it showed last week's accord commanded broad international support as the best way of ensuring Iran never gets nuclear weapons. The European Union also approved the deal, which curbs Iran's nuclear program in return for easing economic sanctions, while Germany rapidly moved to revive its once close trading relationship with Tehran.

Russia makes rival U.N. move on MH17 probe after dismissing tribunal bid Posted: 20 Jul 2015 02:22 PM PDT By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Russia is pushing for a greater U.N. role in an investigation into what caused the downing of a passenger plane in eastern Ukraine after dismissing a proposal by Malaysia, Australia, the Netherlands, Belgium and Ukraine for a U.N.-backed tribunal. Led by the Dutch, the countries are conducting a criminal inquiry into Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 and circulated a draft resolution to the U.N. Security Council earlier this month that would create a tribunal to prosecute those responsible.

Turkey vows tighter security after suspected Islamic State bomber kills 30 Posted: 20 Jul 2015 11:49 AM PDT Bodies lay beneath trees after the blast outside a cultural centre in the mostly Kurdish town of Suruc in southeastern Turkey, some 10 km (6 miles) from the Syrian town of Kobani, where Kurdish fighters have been battling Islamic State. The explosion tore through a group of mostly university-aged students from an activist group as they gathered to make a statement to the local press about a trip they were planning to help rebuild Kobani. Turkey's NATO allies have been seeking tighter controls on a porous border with Syria that runs alongside Islamic State-held territories.

Exclusive: Peru sending prosecutors to Brazil as corruption probe goes regional Posted: 20 Jul 2015 03:43 PM PDT By Marco Aquino and Brad Haynes LIMA/SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Peruvian prosecutors plan to visit Brazil this month to gather evidence of bribery on a transcontinental highway project, Peru's attorney general said in an interview, adding to regional fallout from the biggest corruption scandal in Brazil's history. The mission laid out by Peruvian Attorney General Pablo Sánchez is the most public sign yet of international cooperation on a case that has jailed heads of major Brazilian engineering groups as police comb bank records for evidence of a cartel. Regional interest in the probe exploded last month, when Brazilian police arrested the chief executive of Odebrecht SA [ODBES.UL], Latin America's biggest construction company.

Obama endorses Nigerian leader's agenda for defeating Boko Haram Posted: 20 Jul 2015 11:19 AM PDT By Julia Edwards WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama on Monday offered strong support for Nigeria's new president, Muhammadu Buhari, saying he had a "clear agenda" for defeating the militant Islamist group Boko Haram and was working to root out corruption. Speaking as he greeted Buhari on his first visit to the White House since his election in March, Obama said the two leaders would discuss ways to cooperate against the group, which has wreaked havoc in parts of the West African country. Obama told reporters in the Oval Office that Buhari has integrity and "a very clear agenda in defeating Boko Haram extremists of all sorts inside his country." Boko Haram has carried out multiple attacks in northern Nigeria, most notably the April 2014 kidnapping of 276 Nigerian school girls who are still missing.

Sugita beats Barrientos in 1st round of Claro Open Posted: 20 Jul 2015 04:36 PM PDT BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Yuichi Sugita of Japan came back to defeat Colombia's Nicolas Barrientos 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Claro Open on Monday.

Top Asian News at 11:30 p.m. GMT Posted: 20 Jul 2015 04:33 PM PDT KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A NATO airstrike hit two Afghan military checkpoints on Monday in a restive province east of the capital, Kabul, killing seven Afghan troops in what an Afghan official described as an accident due to bad coordination. The Afghan president, Ashraf Ghani, expressed his "profound sorrow" over the tragedy and ordered an investigation into the killings.

Mexican soldiers suspected in seven disappearances Posted: 20 Jul 2015 04:04 PM PDT Mexican military investigators have found evidence showing that soldiers were likely involved in the disappearance of seven young people in northern Zacatecas state, the defense ministry said Monday. The defense ministry said in a statement that military prosecutors "found evidence of a probable participation of military personnel" in connection with "the disappearance" of the group. Civilian prosecutors have launched their own investigation into the case, an official in the attorney general's office said.

2 Spanish riders killed in California motorcycle race Posted: 20 Jul 2015 04:01 PM PDT SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Two Spanish racers were killed in a chain-reaction crash on the first lap of a World Superbike race.

Australia to review Rogers' condition Posted: 20 Jul 2015 03:46 PM PDT Australia will seek further specialist medical advice regarding the condition of Chris Rogers but do not believe the veteran opener has suffered "serious damage" after succumbing to a sudden bout of dizziness on the fourth day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's on Sunday. Team doctor Peter Brukner indicated Monday it was possible that Rogers could take part in the third Test at Edgbaston starting on July 29. The 37-year-old left-hander played no further part in Australia's crushing 405-run win against England which levelled the series at 1-1, having helped establish their strong position in the match with a Test-best 173 in the first innings.

Banks reopen, taxes rise as Greece pays billions to creditors Posted: 20 Jul 2015 03:42 PM PDT The banks were ordered to close on June 29 to prevent mass cash withdrawals that could have caused the financial system to collapse. A source close to the Greek finance ministry meanwhile confirmed that the government had completed payments of billions of euros that were due to the European Central Bank and International Monetary Fund on Monday, after the EU granted emergency bridge funding of 7.16 billion euros.

Documents: Deportation shelved for 1-year-old Honduran boy Posted: 20 Jul 2015 03:40 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (AP) — The U.S. government has agreed to shelve efforts to deport a 1-year-old Honduran boy whose teenage mother has been allowed to remain in the country and apply for permanent residency.

Colombia celebrates FARC rebel ceasefire Posted: 20 Jul 2015 03:23 PM PDT War-weary Colombia celebrated Monday the start of a FARC rebel ceasefire after a half-century of hostilities, with hopes still high that its fragile peace process can hold. Marxist FARC guerrillas freed a captive soldier Sunday in an apparent goodwill gesture hours before they started observing the unilateral ceasefire. "The challenge of achieving peace still looms large," President Juan Manuel Santos said at a ceremony marking independence day, hours after the truce began at midnight.

Evacuations ordered as brush fire threatens Washington state town Posted: 20 Jul 2015 03:05 PM PDT Wind-swept flames from a brush fire in eastern Washington state that erupted over the weekend have leapt across a major U.S. interstate, forcing officials to close the highway and order residents to flee dozens of homes, police said on Monday. The wildfire has blackened at least 400 acres (162 hectares) of parched brush since it broke out Sunday, and firefighters battled overnight to contain the flames, Grant County Sheriff's Office spokesman Kyle Foreman said. Despite their efforts, winds carried flames across Interstate 90 on Monday afternoon and officials closed the highway in two places near the town of George, which has about 500 residents, in an area hugging the Columbia River, Foreman said.

Grievances persist despite start of new era in US-Cuba ties Posted: 20 Jul 2015 02:53 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Cuban national flag fluttered in the Washington sun Monday as the U.S. and Cuba formally ended more than a half-century of estrangement, formally re-establishing relations severed at the height of the Cold War. But the symbolism of an embassy ceremony could not conceal deep, lingering conflicts between the nations.

Human rights probe killings in 2 Mexican states Posted: 20 Jul 2015 02:50 PM PDT MEXICO CITY (AP) — Investigators from Mexico's National Human Rights Commission fanned out to two states Monday to investigate killings in which federal troops may have been involved.

Cuban flag flies as US, Havana renew ties despite discord Posted: 20 Jul 2015 02:47 PM PDT The Cuban flag flew proudly over Havana's newly restored embassy Monday as the US and Cuba relaunched diplomatic ties but swiftly cautioned that sharp differences lingered after five decades of enmity. Some seven months after President Barack Obama and his Cuban counterpart Raul Castro agreed to restore ties snapped in 1961 during the Cold War, Havana and Washington restored diplomatic relations and reopened full embassies in the two capitals. "This milestone does not signify an end to the many differences that still separate our governments," said US Secretary of State John Kerry, who announced he will visit Havana on August 14.

Johnson wins British Open, stops Spieth's bid for Grand Slam Posted: 20 Jul 2015 02:44 PM PDT ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Zach Johnson cradled the silver claret jug in his arms. Jordan Spieth let it slip through his fingers.

Key U.N. body overturns accreditation rejection of U.S.-based NGO Posted: 20 Jul 2015 02:42 PM PDT By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - A key United Nations body granted accreditation on Monday to civil society organization Freedom Now, overturning an earlier rejection of an application by the U.S.-based group that works to free prisoners of conscience worldwide. Last month the 19-member U.N. Committee on Non-Governmental Organizations rejected Freedom Now's bid for consultative status at the world body. The 54-member Economic and Social Council, which oversees the NGO committee, overturned the decision.

Migrant dies after attempt to enter Channel Tunnel Posted: 20 Jul 2015 02:34 PM PDT A migrant has died after being badly burnt while attempting to enter the Channel Tunnel in Calais in a bid to reach Britain, French officials said Monday. "One of three migrants who were involved in the accident last week has died," the northern Pas-de-Calais prefecture told AFP in a statement. The three migrants had tried to board a ferry before entering the tunnel where they were hit by an electric charge.

UN endorses Iran nuclear deal with 6 world powers Posted: 20 Jul 2015 02:31 PM PDT UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council on Monday unanimously endorsed the landmark deal to rein in Iran's nuclear program and authorized measures leading to the end of U.N. sanctions, but also approved a provision that would automatically reinstate the harsh measures if Tehran reneges on its promises.

Explosions, gunfire rock Burundi capital hours before presidential vote Posted: 20 Jul 2015 02:25 PM PDT Explosions and gunfire were heard late Monday in Burundi's capital Bujumbura, hours before polls were due to open in a divisive presidential election, in which Pierre Nkurunziza's is seeking a controversial third term. AFP journalists heard at least three loud explosions and sustained bursts of gunfire, without being able to determine their origin. Earlier Monday, a grenade was lobbed from a passing car into a street close to the symbolic Independence Square in central Bujumbura.

Burundi set for presidential poll amid political unrest Posted: 20 Jul 2015 02:24 PM PDT BUJUMBURA, Burundi (AP) — Burundi is set to hold a presidential election Tuesday amid unrest over incumbent President Pierre Nkuruniziza's bid for a third term in office.

FIFA vote to be held Feb 26; Blatter defies calls to go now Posted: 20 Jul 2015 02:06 PM PDT ZURICH (AP) — Sepp Blatter had a good day at the office on Monday, even if a prankster tried to spoil it by showering the FIFA president with fake dollar bills at a news conference.

South African Oosthuizen closing in on runner-up Grand Slam Posted: 20 Jul 2015 02:03 PM PDT ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP) — Louis Oosthuizen is closing in on a career Grand Slam of sorts.

Fognini, Bedne advance to 2nd round at Croatia Open Posted: 20 Jul 2015 02:00 PM PDT UMAG, Croatia (AP) — Fifth-seeded Fabio Fognini beat Jiry Vesely 6-4, 6-4 on Monday to reach the second round of the Croatia Open.

Boat with 150-200 migrants located adrift in Mediterranean Posted: 20 Jul 2015 01:56 PM PDT ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek authorities say a boat carrying 150 to 200 migrants has been located adrift in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, and two merchant ships have reached it to offer help or evacuate the vessel if necessary.

Greek gov't has 'no intention' of calling early election Posted: 20 Jul 2015 01:54 PM PDT Greece's government has "no intention" of calling early elections while in the throes of finalising a deal with its eurozone partners on a new bailout, a spokeswoman for Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said Monday. "Elections are not useful at the moment and the government has no intention of organising any," spokeswoman Olga Gerovassili told state news agency ANA. Tsipras was dealt a blow by his own camp during last week's parliamentary vote on the first batch of austerity measures demanded by lenders in return for a new 82-billion-euro rescue package.

Venezuela orders producers to divert food to state stores Posted: 20 Jul 2015 01:49 PM PDT CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Private companies in Venezuela say the government has ordered them to distribute food staples to a network of state-run supermarkets amid chronic shortages of basic goods.

UN endorses Iran deal, paves way to lift sanctions Posted: 20 Jul 2015 01:49 PM PDT The UN Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution Monday endorsing the historic deal on Iran's nuclear program and cleared a path to lift sanctions crippling its economy. It marks formal UN approval for the hard-won, groundbreaking agreement reached between Tehran and the five permanent members of the Security Council plus Germany, after 18 straight days of talks that capped almost two years of momentous negotiations. The passing of the resolution sets in motion a gradual process -- conditional on Iran abiding by the deal -- that can terminate seven UN resolutions imposing sanctions on Iran since 2006.

Gulf bloc protests 'contradictory' signals from Iran Posted: 20 Jul 2015 01:41 PM PDT The six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council on Monday protested at what it termed "contradictory" signals coming from Iran since its nuclear accord struck with world powers last week. GCC chief Abdellatif Zayani said Iranian President Hassan Rouhani was offering to turn a "new page" with its Arab neighbours while its supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had pledged to keep up support for Shiite opposition groups. Such messages sent out "contradictory" signals, he said in a statement, adding that Khamenei's comments amounted to "unacceptable interference" in the affairs of Arab states.

U.S., allies target Islamic State with 23 strike in Syria and Iraq Posted: 20 Jul 2015 01:41 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States and its allies targeted Islamic State militants with nine air strikes in Syria and 14 in Iraq on Sunday, the U.S. military said. In Syria, the strikes hit tactical units and fighting positions near Aleppo, al Hasakah and Kobani, and minefields near Ar Raqqah, the Combined Joint Task Force said in a statement on Monday. In Iraq, the air strikes destroyed tactical units, vehicles and fighting positions near eight cities, including Mosul, Fallujah and Ramadi, it added. (Reporting by Sandra Maler; Editing by Peter Cooney)

Pele leaves Sao Paulo hospital after back surgery Posted: 20 Jul 2015 01:39 PM PDT SAO PAULO (AP) — Pele has been released from a Brazilian hospital after successfully undergoing back surgery.

How the Dow Jones industrial average fared on Monday Posted: 20 Jul 2015 01:36 PM PDT U.S. stocks closed slightly higher on Monday after several companies reported solid earnings. Toymaker Hasbro and the oil and gas company Halliburton rose after delivering results that were better than analysts were expecting.

US stocks notch modest gains on solid earnings reports Posted: 20 Jul 2015 01:35 PM PDT U.S. stocks ended slightly higher on Monday after a mostly listless day of trading. The Nasdaq composite managed to eke out its second straight record high.

Zach Johnson wins thrilling Open in playoff Posted: 20 Jul 2015 01:32 PM PDT Zach Johnson won the British Open on Monday, emerging victorious from a gripping four-hole playoff against Louis Oosthuizen and Marc Leishman. Johnson, Oosthuizen and Leishman all finished with totals of 15-under 273 after Johnson and Leishman had 66s and Oosthuizen a 69. Played over holes 1, 2, 17 and 18, Oosthuizen and Johnson immediately distanced themselves from Leishman with opening birdies to his bogey.

Eco-friendly pope to encourage likeminded mayors at Vatican Posted: 20 Jul 2015 01:29 PM PDT VATICAN CITY (AP) — One city banned Styrofoam. Another has the highest percentage of "clean" cars in Europe. Still another has cut greenhouse gas emissions by 29 percent since 1990 — while its GDP grew 19 percent.

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