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• Death toll from China blasts rises to 104, Xi urges changes
• Spate of bombings kill 24 across Baghdad
• At least 40 migrants die in Mediterranean: Italy navy
• Palestinian stabs Israeli trooper, shot dead: police
• Three Turkish soldiers, one police killed in Kurdish militant attacks
• U.S., allies hit Islamic State militants in Iraq with 15 air strikes: U.S. military
• The Latest: Birdies flying at PGA Championship
• Top Asian News at 11:30 p.m. GMT
• Canadian teen Brooke Henderson opens 5-shot lead in Portland
• Regan Smith wins NASCAR Xfinity race at Mid-Ohio
• 40 migrants die off Italy as Europe faces 'worst crisis since WWII'
• Head of ousted Central African leader's party arrested
• Avenging Boks dominate Pumas in World Cup warm-up
• South Africa gets revenge with 26-12 win in Argentina
• Ecuador declares state of emergency over Cotopaxi volcano activity
• Casillas keeps clean sheet in debut win for Porto
• Dortmund, Leicester earn impressive league victories
• Queen leads Britain's VJ anniversary commemorations
• Djokovic downs Chardy to reach Montreal final
• Rio airport agents bribed in Chinese immigrant scandal
• Zenit slips to defeat as CSKA tops Russian table
• Suicide bomber dies in botched attack in NE Nigeria
• Sierra Leone ends Ebola quarantine for 500 villagers
• England beats France 19-14 in WC warmup, mixed Burgess debut
• O'Sullivan, Brooks reach US Women's Amateur final
• Beauvue scores against old club as Lyon beats Guingamp 1-0
• Biden honors marines, sailors killed in Chattanooga attack
• Palestinian killed after stabbing Israeli police officer
• Mexico defender Moreno joins PSV from Espanyol
• Top-ranked Djokovic beats Chardy to reach Montreal final
• Sole GOP senator weighing support for Iran deal will vote no
• Official: 18 dead in truck accident in northern Haiti
• Germany to withdraw Patriot missiles from Turkey in 2016
• Sudan's war-hit Nuba showcase heritage at Khartoum festival
• Iraqi brothers smuggled to Greece wore burqas to escape IS
• Four Turkish security forces 'killed in PKK attacks' after new raids
• Migrants transiting through Macedonia jam trains
• 8 killed as police frustrate kidnapping in southern Mexico
• Ex-army chief killed as fears grow of new Burundi civil war

Death toll from China blasts rises to 104, Xi urges changes Posted: 15 Aug 2015 07:43 AM PDT By Megha Rajagopalan TIANJIN, China (Reuters) - The death toll from two massive explosions that tore through an industrial area in the northeastern Chinese port of Tianjin has risen to 104, state media said on Saturday, as China's president urged improvements in workplace safety. Chinese President Xi Jinping said authorities should learn the lessons paid for with blood in Wednesday warehouse blasts, according to the official Xinhua news agency. China evacuated residents who had taken refuge in a school near the site of two huge explosions, state media said, after a change in wind direction on Saturday prompted fears that toxic chemical particles could be blown inland.

Spate of bombings kill 24 across Baghdad Posted: 15 Aug 2015 10:26 AM PDT A spate of bombings across Baghdad killed at least 24 people on Saturday, two days after the deadliest attack in the Iraqi capital since Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi took office one year ago. Five minutes later the car exploded," said police officer Murtatha Abid Ali at the scene of Saturday's explosion, which wounded a further 35 people. Habibiya is near Sadr City, where more than 70 people were killed in a massive truck bomb blast claimed by Islamic State on Thursday.

At least 40 migrants die in Mediterranean: Italy navy Posted: 15 Aug 2015 07:17 AM PDT By Philip Pullella ROME (Reuters) - At least 40 migrants died after apparently getting trapped and suffocating in the water-logged hold of a fishing boat in the Mediterranean, the Italian navy said on Saturday. Commander Massimo Tozzi, speaking from the ship, said that when his men boarded the migrant boat they found the dead in the hold "immersed in water, fuel and human excrement". Migrants who have arrived in Italy say human traffickers based in lawless Libya charge them between $1,200 and $1,800 for a place on the deck of boats.

Palestinian stabs Israeli trooper, shot dead: police Posted: 15 Aug 2015 12:24 PM PDT A Palestinian was shot dead on Saturday after stabbing an Israeli paramilitary policeman patrolling a road in the occupied West Bank, police said. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas condemned the shooting near the city of Nablus as "grave escalation". The incident came hours after the Israeli army said that another Palestinian was shot and wounded after stabbing a soldier at a checkpoint on a highway in the West Bank.

Three Turkish soldiers, one police killed in Kurdish militant attacks Posted: 15 Aug 2015 02:38 PM PDT Three Turkish soldiers and a police officer were killed in separate incidents on Saturday, security sources said, as violence roils the country's mainly Kurdish southeast in recent weeks following the end of a two-year ceasefire. The soldiers were killed and six more were wounded when militants from the autonomy-seeking Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) detonated a remote-controlled explosive that hit a military convoy traveling near the town of Bingol, the General Staff said on its website. The police officer, who was part of a special operations unit, was killed after PKK rebels opened fire near the town of Semdinli, close to the Iraqi border, a security source said.

U.S., allies hit Islamic State militants in Iraq with 15 air strikes: U.S. military Posted: 15 Aug 2015 10:44 AM PDT U.S.-led forces continued to bombard the Islamic State in Iraq on Friday, targeting the militant group with 15 air strikes, according to a statement released by the military on Saturday. The strikes were concentrated near Ramadi with coalition forces launching five as part of an attempt to clear the way for the Iraqi army to recapture the city that fell to the Islamic State in May. The strikes hit tactical units and also destroyed four Islamic State buildings, a weapons cache, vehicles and improvised explosive devices, the Coalition Joint Task Force said. Forces also conducted five air strikes in Syria and destroyed excavators, a bulldozer, fighting positions and a machine gun with three strikes near Al Hasakah.

The Latest: Birdies flying at PGA Championship Posted: 15 Aug 2015 04:36 PM PDT SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (AP) — The Latest from the PGA Championship at Whistling Straits (all times local):

Top Asian News at 11:30 p.m. GMT Posted: 15 Aug 2015 04:32 PM PDT TOKYO (AP) — Emperor Akihito expressed rare "deep remorse" over his country's wartime actions in an address Saturday marking the 70th anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender, a day after the prime minister fell short of apologizing in his own words to the victims of Japanese aggression. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, meanwhile, stayed away from a contentious Yasukuni shrine that honors war criminals among other war dead. He instead prayed and laid flowers at a nearby national cemetery for unnamed fallen soldiers ahead of the annual ceremony at Tokyo's Budokan hall.

Canadian teen Brooke Henderson opens 5-shot lead in Portland Posted: 15 Aug 2015 04:32 PM PDT PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Canadian teen Brooke Henderson opened a five-stroke lead Saturday in the Cambia Portland Classic, shooting a 7-under 65 at Columbia Edgewater.

Regan Smith wins NASCAR Xfinity race at Mid-Ohio Posted: 15 Aug 2015 03:59 PM PDT LEXINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Regan Smith bumped his way past Alex Tagliani in the Carousel a turn from the finish Saturday to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.

40 migrants die off Italy as Europe faces 'worst crisis since WWII' Posted: 15 Aug 2015 03:50 PM PDT At least 40 migrants died in the hold of a boat off Italy Saturday as the EU struggled to cope with "the worst refugee crisis since World War II", with thousands making dangerous crossings to reach Italy and Greece. "Operation under way... many migrants saved. An Italian navy helicopter had spotted the boat, which was "overcrowded and starting to sink", about 21 nautical miles off the Libyan coast, south of the Italian island of Lampedusa, a reporter with Italy RaiNews TV at rescue operation headquarters said.

Head of ousted Central African leader's party arrested Posted: 15 Aug 2015 03:34 PM PDT The secretary general of the party of Francois Bozize, the ousted former president of the Central African Republic, was arrested Saturday as he was about to board a plane for Paris, a party source said. Bertin Bea was travelling to a funeral, a member of the National Convergence party (KNK) told AFP, requesting anonymity, adding that Bea's passport was confiscated.

Avenging Boks dominate Pumas in World Cup warm-up Posted: 15 Aug 2015 03:29 PM PDT South Africa avenged a humiliating Rugby Championship home loss to Argentina last weekend with a 26-12 World Cup warm-up triumph in Buenos Aires Saturday. Wingers Bryan Habana and Lwazi Mvovo scored first-half tries during a five-minute purple patch to give the Springboks a 20-9 half-time lead they never looked like surrendering in a much-improved display. South Africa had a totally different mindset from seven days ago with a side showing eight changes demonstrating a hunger for success and recalled Patrick Lambie outstanding at fly-half.

South Africa gets revenge with 26-12 win in Argentina Posted: 15 Aug 2015 03:23 PM PDT BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — South Africa avenged a first ever loss to Argentina by rebounding with a 26-12 win on Saturday, a desperately-needed boost ahead of the Rugby World Cup.

Ecuador declares state of emergency over Cotopaxi volcano activity Posted: 15 Aug 2015 03:23 PM PDT Ecuador's President Rafael Correa on Saturday declared a state of emergency following increased activity the day before at the giant Cotopaxi volcano, giving the government greater leeway to mobilize financial resources in the event an eruption. "We declare a state of emergency due to the unusual activity of Mount Cotopaxi," Correa said during his weekly Saturday address. "God willing, everything will go well and the volcano will not erupt." The move allows the president to immediately mobilize security forces throughout the country and lets the government block publication of information related to Cotopaxi.

Casillas keeps clean sheet in debut win for Porto Posted: 15 Aug 2015 03:16 PM PDT LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Former Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas kept a clean sheet in his Portuguese league debut on Saturday, when FC Porto beat Guimaraes 3-0 to start its season.

Dortmund, Leicester earn impressive league victories Posted: 15 Aug 2015 03:13 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Borussia Dortmund looks to be finding its stride again in the Bundesliga under new coach Thomas Tuchel, while Claudio Ranieri surprisingly has Leicester atop the Premier League standings.

Queen leads Britain's VJ anniversary commemorations Posted: 15 Aug 2015 03:03 PM PDT Crowds lined streets in the city centre to watch the events on big screens and cheer on veterans as the country remembered the Victory over Japan, which ended World War II. The monarch was joined for the service by her 94-year-old husband Prince Philip, who was on naval service in Tokyo Bay when the Japanese surrendered. Heir to the throne Prince Charles attended an event which began with a flypast of historic aircraft, including a Dakota and a Hurricane.

Djokovic downs Chardy to reach Montreal final Posted: 15 Aug 2015 02:54 PM PDT Novak Djokovic voiced an unusual complaint over a cannabis-smoking spectator during his 6-4, 6-4 semi-final victory Saturday over France's Jeremy Chardy in the ATP Montreal Masters semi-finals. No investigation of the alleged impropriety was forthcoming, so Djokovic gamely played on with no further complaints about the alleged aroma of weed. The Serb now stands on the verge of his fifth ATP Masters 1000 title of the season after an 80-minute effort.

Rio airport agents bribed in Chinese immigrant scandal Posted: 15 Aug 2015 02:49 PM PDT Immigration agents at Rio de Janeiro's airport are under investigation for allegedly accepting bribes to allow Chinese immigrants into the country illegally, Brazilian newspaper O Globo reported Saturday. The Public Prosecutor's Office initiated the probe after a man who worked with the Chinese for the past 15 years tipped off the Ministry of Labor in July. "Chinese fast food restaurant owners in Rio -- who recruit Chinese workers and maintain forced-labor-like conditions -- would spend up to 42,000 reais (around $12,000) for an illegal immigrant's entry," the tipster's report said, according to O Globo.

Zenit slips to defeat as CSKA tops Russian table Posted: 15 Aug 2015 02:47 PM PDT MOSCOW (AP) — Reigning champion Zenit St. Petersburg suffered its first home loss in the Russian Premier League in nine months Saturday, allowing its old rival CSKA Moscow to open up a lead at the top of the table.

Suicide bomber dies in botched attack in NE Nigeria Posted: 15 Aug 2015 02:42 PM PDT A suspected Boko Haram bomber was killed and a security guard was wounded Saturday in a botched suicide attack on a crowded market in northeast Nigeria's Borno state, vigilantes told AFP. The attacker detonated his explosives at the entrance to the weekly market in Rumurigo village in Askira Uba district when vigilantes insisted on searching him, they said. "The bomber arrived at the entrance of the market around 11:00 am and our men insisted on screening him as with every person going into the market but he just blew himself up, injuring a vigilante on the arm," one of the vigilantes, Markus Yohana, told AFP.

Sierra Leone ends Ebola quarantine for 500 villagers Posted: 15 Aug 2015 02:37 PM PDT Sierra Leone has ended an Ebola lockdown in the northern village of Massessbe that had kept more than 500 residents in quarantine, as President Ernest Bai Koroma said only two people were still being treated for the virus nationwide. Koroma himself on Friday cut the yellow ribbon that had ringed the village in the northern district of Tonkolili to mark the completion of the standard 21-day quarantine period, a State House release said. "None of the villagers tested positive (for Ebola)," a health ministry official told AFP.

England beats France 19-14 in WC warmup, mixed Burgess debut Posted: 15 Aug 2015 02:32 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Anthony Watson's two electric tries set up England for a 19-14 win over France in a Rugby World Cup warmup featuring a mixed debut for rugby league convert Sam Burgess on Saturday.

O'Sullivan, Brooks reach US Women's Amateur final Posted: 15 Aug 2015 02:24 PM PDT PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Hannah O'Sullivan and Sierra Brooks beat fellow teenagers Saturday to advance to the U.S. Women's Amateur final.

Beauvue scores against old club as Lyon beats Guingamp 1-0 Posted: 15 Aug 2015 02:15 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — Forward Claudio Beauvue came off the bench to score against his former club as Lyon earned a hard-fought 1-0 win away to Guingamp in the French league on Saturday.

Biden honors marines, sailors killed in Chattanooga attack Posted: 15 Aug 2015 02:13 PM PDT US leaders paid tribute Saturday to the four Marines and the sailor killed last month in a lone gunman's attack on military facilities here, vowing justice against violent extremists. Vice President Joe Biden, US Defense Secretary Ashton Carter and other dignitaries joined families of the victims for a solemn memorial service a month after the July 16 attack in this river city flanked by the Appalachian mountains. A sorrowful Biden eulogized the five in strikingly personal terms, alluding to the recent loss of his own son, Beau Biden.

Palestinian killed after stabbing Israeli police officer Posted: 15 Aug 2015 01:58 PM PDT JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli military and police shot two Palestinians, one fatally, after separate stabbing attacks on security forces in the West Bank on Saturday, authorities said.

Mexico defender Moreno joins PSV from Espanyol Posted: 15 Aug 2015 01:49 PM PDT BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Mexico defender Hector Moreno is joining Dutch club PSV Eindhoven on a transfer from Espanyol.

Top-ranked Djokovic beats Chardy to reach Montreal final Posted: 15 Aug 2015 01:48 PM PDT MONTREAL (AP) — Top-ranked Novak Djokovic advanced to the Rogers Cup final, beating France's Jeremy Chardy 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday.

Sole GOP senator weighing support for Iran deal will vote no Posted: 15 Aug 2015 01:28 PM PDT PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake, the lone Republican senator who was considering support for the Iran nuclear deal, announced plans on Saturday to vote no, dealing a significant blow to the White House's efforts to garner bipartisan backing for the controversial accord.

Official: 18 dead in truck accident in northern Haiti Posted: 15 Aug 2015 01:14 PM PDT PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A truck crowded with vendors heading to a market lost control and tipped over in Haiti's northern region Saturday, killing 18 people and injuring 28, authorities said.

Germany to withdraw Patriot missiles from Turkey in 2016 Posted: 15 Aug 2015 01:08 PM PDT Germany on Saturday said it would withdraw its two Patriot missile batteries from Turkey early next year, ending its role in a three-year NATO mission to help bolster the country's air defences against threats from Syria's civil war. Germany will also call back around 250 soldiers who are currently deployed in southeastern Turkey as part of the mission, the statement said. "Along with our NATO partners, we have protected the Turkish people from missile attacks from Syria," Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen was quoted as saying in the statement.

Sudan's war-hit Nuba showcase heritage at Khartoum festival Posted: 15 Aug 2015 01:07 PM PDT Thousands of members of Sudan's Nuba community turned out the Sudanese capital's twin city of Omdurman Saturday for dancing, singing and poetry in a festival showcasing the culture of their conflict-stricken people. The Nuba hail from South Kordofan state's Nuba Mountains but thousands have migrated to Khartoum, fleeing conflict and poverty in their long-marginalised region. "When we celebrate here like this, we want to show the world that we're asking for peace," said student Natalina Yaqoub, crowned the Nuba Mountains beauty queen.

Iraqi brothers smuggled to Greece wore burqas to escape IS Posted: 15 Aug 2015 12:59 PM PDT When the Islamic State group took over their Iraqi city and burned down the family's home, two teenaged brothers decided to risk everything to leave Iraq, cross Syria and reach Europe. One night in October 2014, "a Syrian man drove us from Al-Qaim (Iraq) to Albu Kamal (Syria). Tayib and his brother Mustafa travelled from the east of Syria across to the northwestern border with Turkey -- an epic journey riddled with danger at least 600 kilometres (400 miles) long.

Four Turkish security forces 'killed in PKK attacks' after new raids Posted: 15 Aug 2015 12:55 PM PDT Three Turkish soldiers and a police officer were killed Saturday in attacks blamed on members of the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) in eastern Turkey, as authorities carried out new raids to arrest suspected militants. The latest deaths bring to seven the number of security forces killed in the last 24 hours by Kurdish rebels, who have stepped up their attacks on members of Turkish army in an escalating cycle of violence that has left a 2013 ceasefire agreed by the PKK in tatters. The three soldiers were killed when an explosive device laid by PKK militants on a road in the Karliova district of eastern Bingol province was detonated, the army said in a statement.

Migrants transiting through Macedonia jam trains Posted: 15 Aug 2015 12:53 PM PDT GEVGELIJA, Macedonia (AP) — Pushing and shoving each other, hundreds of migrants trying to get to Serbia overflowed the train platforms of this southern Macedonian town, near the border with Greece, on Saturday.

8 killed as police frustrate kidnapping in southern Mexico Posted: 15 Aug 2015 12:39 PM PDT MEXICO CITY (AP) — Police say a foiled kidnapping led to a highway chase in which three officers and five suspects were killed in southeastern Mexico.

Ex-army chief killed as fears grow of new Burundi civil war Posted: 15 Aug 2015 12:38 PM PDT The former head of Burundi's army during its 13-year civil war was assassinated Saturday, further fuelling fears of a new civil war in the restive east central African country. Colonel Jean Bikomagu, a key figure in the former Tutsi-dominated army, was gunned down in his car by unidentified assailants as he was about to enter his home in Kinindo, a southern district of the capital Bujumbura, a family member told AFP. The murder comes less than two weeks after the assassination of top general Adolphe Nshimirimana -- widely seen as the country's de-facto internal security chief -- in a rocket attack.

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