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• Hungarian riot police detain migrants, including 'terrorist'
• Kerry says Russia proposes military talks on Syria
• Obama to take tough but tempered line with China's Xi
• Warning shots heard near Burkina presidential palace: witnesses
• Cuba seeks U.N. vote to end U.S. embargo; pope and Obama may help
• Powerful quake hits off coast of Chile, coastal evacuations ordered
• Strong quake strikes Chile, tsunami alert issued
• Strong quake shakes Chile capital, causing buildings to sway
• Arab solidarity, fear of Iran bring hi-tech Gulf troops to Yemen desert
• Tsunami watch issued for Hawaii following Chile quake
• Brands owned by the world's biggest beer brewers
• Top Asian News at 11:30 p.m. GMT
• Slava Voynov is returning to Russia, leaving LA Kings
• Second death reported in California wildfires as rain gives crews break
• CIA declassifies trove of Cold War-era intelligence memos
• O'Hair trying to turn good recovery into a great one
• Key witness recants in US priest's child sex trial
• Barcelona draws at Roma, Bayern and Chelsea win openers
• US cracks down on synthetic pot ring; 10 men charged
• Burkina Faso guards detain president, prime minister
• Russian helicopters spotted at Syria airfield: U.S. officials
• Venezuela extends border crackdown to 3rd state
• Hulk hammers 2 goals, Zenit beats Valencia 3-2 in CL
• Sierra Leone floods kill four, government tells people to stay home
• Host England must manage emotions at RWC opener against Fiji
• Chelsea hammers Maccabi Tel Aviv 4-0 in the Champions League
• Watson relishing test against Fiji giant
• 12-year-old girl killed by dynamite attack in Peru's capital
• Wallabies ask advice from Wilkinson on winning RWC
• Mueller fires Bayern to 3-0 win at Olympiakos
• Swimming body criticizes Rio Olympic organizers
• Serbia and Lithuania to contest Eurobasket semifinals
• Leverkusen beats BATE Borisov 4-1 in Champions League
• Florenzi long-range goal gives Roma 1-1 draw with Barcelona
• Children separated from families in Hungary border chaos: Amnesty
• Dinamo Zagreb beats 10-man Arsenal 2-1 in Champions League
• Georgia opposition leader's detention illegal: court
• Ban on gays donating blood lifted in Argentina
• U.N. chief 'outraged' by Burkina Faso detentions, calls for release
• DR Congo president sacks rebel party chiefs from government

Hungarian riot police detain migrants, including 'terrorist' Posted: 16 Sep 2015 03:37 PM PDT By Maja Zuvela and Krisztina Than SID, Serbia/ROSZKE, Hungary (Reuters) - Hungary on Wednesday detained 29 people including a "terrorist" as migrants demanding to be let through the country's newly shut EU frontier clashed with riot police firing water cannon and tear gas while refugees searched for new ways to enter the bloc. Hungary's decision this week to shut the EU's external border with Serbia was the most forceful attempt yet by a European country to reduce the flood of refugees and economic migrants overwhelming the bloc. As thousands of migrants scattered across the Balkan peninsula tried to reach the EU, Hungary's prime minister said his country planned to put up a fence along parts of its border with Croatia and on the frontier with Romania to stem the flow.

Kerry says Russia proposes military talks on Syria Posted: 16 Sep 2015 01:13 PM PDT By Lesley Wroughton and David Alexander WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Obama administration said Wednesday is was considering how to respond to a Russian proposal for military talks over Syria, where Moscow is expanding its forces even as U.S. warplanes conduct daily air strikes against Islamist militants. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said he was talking to the White House and Pentagon about the Kremlin proposal, which was made during phone calls with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in recent days. Kerry did not offer details of the proposal but suggested it was about deconfliction - ensuring that U.S. and Russian aircraft do not come into conflict with each other in Syria.

Obama to take tough but tempered line with China's Xi Posted: 16 Sep 2015 01:10 PM PDT By Matt Spetalnick, David Brunnstrom and Michael Martina WASHINGTON/BEIJING (Reuters) - China's economic powerhouse is slowing, destabilizing global markets. Beijing's neighbors, unnerved over its pursuit of territorial claims, are increasingly cozying up to Washington. It might seem an ideal time for U.S. President Barack Obama to take advantage of Beijing's troubles and get tough when he hosts Chinese leader Xi Jinping for a state visit on Sept. 25.     Obama is expected to press Xi on issues that have strained relations between the two countries, but his approach will be tempered because for better or worse the world's two biggest economies are inextricably bound together.     That will mean a difficult balancing act for Obama.

Warning shots heard near Burkina presidential palace: witnesses Posted: 16 Sep 2015 12:49 PM PDT OUAGADOUGOU (Reuters) - Soldiers fired warning shots outside Burkina Faso's presidential palace on Wednesday as hundreds of people gathered to protest the detention of government leaders inside by the elite presidential guard, witnesses said. The warning shots, fired by unidentified soldiers as night fell on the capital, caused the crowd to retreat slightly but not to disperse. Private station Radio Omega said on Twitter its service was cut off and journalists' motorbikes set ablaze, but it did not say by who. Several other Burkinabe radio stations also appeared to have stopped transmitting. ...

Cuba seeks U.N. vote to end U.S. embargo; pope and Obama may help Posted: 16 Sep 2015 01:20 PM PDT By Daniel Trotta HAVANA (Reuters) - Cuba on Wednesday launched its annual campaign for a United Nations resolution condemning the U.S. economic embargo while the White House and the Vatican added their own pressure on the U.S. Congress to end the 53-year-old sanctions. The Vatican has long opposed the Cold War-era embargo, saying ordinary Cubans suffer most from its effects, and Havana is counting on hearing that message when Pope Francis visits for three nights starting Saturday before continuing on to the United States. Although the pope is expected to note the Vatican's opposition to the embargo during his U.S. trip he will not dwell on the issue so as not to be seen as interfering in U.S. politics and risk it backfiring, a Vatican official said.

Powerful quake hits off coast of Chile, coastal evacuations ordered Posted: 16 Sep 2015 04:51 PM PDT Chile's government urged residents to evacuate the coastline. Reuters witnesses said the quake was felt as far away as the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, on the eastern seaboard of South America. The quake struck 105 miles (169 km) north of Valparaiso and was originally reported as magnitude 7.9, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Strong quake strikes Chile, tsunami alert issued Posted: 16 Sep 2015 04:45 PM PDT A strong earthquake struck the center of Chile on Wednesday, local seismologists said, triggering a tsunami alert along the entire coastline and sparking panic and shaking buildings in the capital. Seismologists at the University of Chile put the magnitude of the quake at 7.2. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) however put the quake at a magnitude of 8.3 and said it struck just 232 kilometers from Santiago.

Strong quake shakes Chile capital, causing buildings to sway Posted: 16 Sep 2015 04:41 PM PDT SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — A powerful magnitude-8.3 earthquake shook Chile's capital Wednesday night, causing buildings to sway and people to take refuge in the streets. Several strong aftershocks hit within minutes as tsunami alarms sounded in the nearby port of Valparaiso.

Arab solidarity, fear of Iran bring hi-tech Gulf troops to Yemen desert Posted: 16 Sep 2015 04:41 PM PDT "Me, I don't know very much about Yemen, but Sheikh Mohammed knows much more and we must do our duty," said Salem, referring to the ruler of Dubai who is also the prime minister of the UAE. "I know Yemen's an important country and next to all of ours. Iran won't stop until it spreads its Persian empire over everywhere here," said Salem, a bearded youth wearing a camouflage head wrap and designer sunglasses.

Tsunami watch issued for Hawaii following Chile quake Posted: 16 Sep 2015 04:40 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A tsunami watch was issued on Wednesday for Hawaii following a magnitude 8.3 earthquake off the coast of Chile, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said. The center said if tsunami waves impact Hawaii, the estimated earliest arrival time would be 2:28 a.m. Hawaii Standard Time (1228 GMT) on Thursday. (Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Will Dunham)

Brands owned by the world's biggest beer brewers Posted: 16 Sep 2015 04:34 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — The world's largest beer brewers have a few things in common: they're very large, very old, and they often have very close relationships with their competitors. That would increase if Budweiser maker Anheuser-Busch InBev buys Miller brewer SABMiller, uniting the two largest beer makers.

Top Asian News at 11:30 p.m. GMT Posted: 16 Sep 2015 04:33 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday it may take more than sanctions to end North Korea's nuclear weapons threat because its isolation from the global marketplace makes U.S. economic pressure less effective than it was on Iran. The American goal in North Korea remains the same, Kerry insisted: A peaceful solution that leads to nuclear disarmament. But he also warned of increasingly "severe consequences" against Pyongyang a day after it declared that it has upgraded and restarted all of its atomic fuel plants — meaning it could potentially make more sophisticated nuclear weapons.

Slava Voynov is returning to Russia, leaving LA Kings Posted: 16 Sep 2015 04:33 PM PDT LOS ANGELES (AP) — Defenseman Slava Voynov says he will return home to Russia, leaving the Los Angeles Kings in the wake of his legal troubles on domestic violence charges.

Second death reported in California wildfires as rain gives crews break Posted: 16 Sep 2015 04:32 PM PDT By Curtis Skinner LAKEPORT, Calif. (Reuters) - A second fatality was confirmed on Wednesday in the massive California wildfires that have also destroyed more than 800 homes and forced the evacuation of 20,000 people, but crews appeared to turn a corner against the blazes as rain fell over the region. Daniel Berlant, a spokesman for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, said the death had been reported by the Calaveras County in California's so-called Gold Country. An elderly woman was later discovered to have perished in her home and four firefighters were hospitalized with burns suffered in the early hours of the blaze.

CIA declassifies trove of Cold War-era intelligence memos Posted: 16 Sep 2015 04:29 PM PDT AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As the U.S. and Russia reached the brink of nuclear war in 1962, President John F. Kennedy received top-secret intelligence from the CIA that a new warhead launcher was spotted in Cuba.

O'Hair trying to turn good recovery into a great one Posted: 16 Sep 2015 04:12 PM PDT LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The best remaining players on the PGA Tour are north of Chicago for the third straight tournament that features an $8.25 million purse and a chance to claim the $10 million bonus for winning the FedEx Cup.

Key witness recants in US priest's child sex trial Posted: 16 Sep 2015 04:12 PM PDT JOHNSTOWN, Pennsylvania (AP) — A key witness in the trial of a priest charged with traveling to Honduras to molest poor street children during missionary trips has recanted on the stand.

Barcelona draws at Roma, Bayern and Chelsea win openers Posted: 16 Sep 2015 03:51 PM PDT The Champions League season is only one match day old, but it will be tough for anyone to better Alessandro Florenzi's eye-popping strike that gave Roma a 1-1 draw with defending champion Barcelona on Wednesday.

US cracks down on synthetic pot ring; 10 men charged Posted: 16 Sep 2015 03:51 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Ten men were charged on Wednesday with conspiring to manufacture synthetic marijuana laced with dangerous chemicals and distributed to retailers throughout New York City's five boroughs, fueling a public health crisis that's national in scope.

Burkina Faso guards detain president, prime minister Posted: 16 Sep 2015 03:48 PM PDT Burkina Faso's presidential guard on Wednesday detained the interim president and prime minister, plunging the west African country into uncertainty just weeks before the first elections since the ouster of ex-leader Blaise Compaore. The detention of the nation's transitional leaders triggered immediate street protests outside the presidential palace where the men were being held. International condemnation was swift, with the United Nations and the African Union demanding the top officials be released immediately.

Russian helicopters spotted at Syria airfield: U.S. officials Posted: 16 Sep 2015 03:45 PM PDT The United States has identified a small number of Russian helicopters at a Syrian airfield, U.S. officials said on Wednesday, the latest addition to what Washington believes is a significant Russian military buildup in the country. One of the officials said four helicopters had been identified, including helicopter gunships, although it was not clear when the Russian helicopters had arrived there. The officials spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity.

Venezuela extends border crackdown to 3rd state Posted: 16 Sep 2015 03:42 PM PDT CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Nicolas Maduro has closed the last remaining bridge connecting Venezuela with Colombia as he extends a monthlong crackdown on smuggling along the border that is fueling tensions between the two neighbors.

Hulk hammers 2 goals, Zenit beats Valencia 3-2 in CL Posted: 16 Sep 2015 03:37 PM PDT VALENCIA, Spain (AP) — Hulk scored twice before Axel Witsel got the winner as Zenit St. Petersburg edged Valencia 3-2 in a thrilling Champions League opener in Group H on Wednesday.

Sierra Leone floods kill four, government tells people to stay home Posted: 16 Sep 2015 03:28 PM PDT At least four people were killed and scores injured following torrential rains in Sierra Leone's capital on Wednesday, according to the West African country's head of Disaster Management, Mary Mye-Kamara.  Amid warnings the heavy rains would last for at six days, President Ernest Bai Koroma held emergency talks with his defense and security chiefs. "The flooding has devastated many settlements," said a statement from State House, without providing further details.

Host England must manage emotions at RWC opener against Fiji Posted: 16 Sep 2015 03:25 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Coach Stuart Lancaster believes his England side is physically and mentally ready for the Rugby World Cup.

Chelsea hammers Maccabi Tel Aviv 4-0 in the Champions League Posted: 16 Sep 2015 03:24 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Chelsea eased to a 4-0 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in its opening Group G match in the Champions League on Wednesday, but the performance at Stamford Bridge was not as convincing as the scoreline.

Watson relishing test against Fiji giant Posted: 16 Sep 2015 03:20 PM PDT England wing Anthony Watson is ready for a thorough test of his all-round game when he confronts giant Fiji flyer Nemani Nadolo in the World Cup opener at Twickenham on Friday. At 6ft 2in and 205 pounds, Watson is no shrinking flower, but his statistics are put into the shade by Nadolo, who stands 6ft 5in and weighs almost 282 pounds. Nadolo is more than just a giant however.

12-year-old girl killed by dynamite attack in Peru's capital Posted: 16 Sep 2015 03:19 PM PDT LIMA, Peru (AP) — Police in Peru say a 12-year-old girl was killed by the blast of a dynamite stick thrown into her first-floor bedroom in a poor Lima neighborhood.

Wallabies ask advice from Wilkinson on winning RWC Posted: 16 Sep 2015 03:17 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Wallabies backs Matt Giteau and Drew Mitchell received some sage advice on how to win a Rugby World Cup away from home from an old teammate.

Mueller fires Bayern to 3-0 win at Olympiakos Posted: 16 Sep 2015 03:13 PM PDT PIRAEUS, Greece (AP) — Thomas Mueller scored twice and substitute Mario Goetze added another as Bayern Munich beat Olympiakos 3-0 in the Champions League on Wednesday, with the hosts falling apart late in the match that was marred by scuffles in the stands before kickoff.

Swimming body criticizes Rio Olympic organizers Posted: 16 Sep 2015 03:13 PM PDT MOSCOW (AP) — Swimming's world governing body FINA has strongly criticized the organizers of next year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro over what it says are substandard facilities and "disrespect" for aquatic events.

Serbia and Lithuania to contest Eurobasket semifinals Posted: 16 Sep 2015 03:11 PM PDT LILLE, France (AP) — Jonas Valanciunas scored 26 points and had 15 rebounds to help Lithuania overcome Italy 95-85 in overtime on Wednesday for a place in the semifinals of the European basketball championship.

Leverkusen beats BATE Borisov 4-1 in Champions League Posted: 16 Sep 2015 03:07 PM PDT LEVERKUSEN, Germany (AP) — Javier "Chicharito" Hernandez scored his first goal for Bayer Leverkusen as the German side opened its Champions League campaign Wednesday with a 4-1 home win over BATE Borisov in Group E.

Florenzi long-range goal gives Roma 1-1 draw with Barcelona Posted: 16 Sep 2015 03:07 PM PDT ROME (AP) — Alessandro Florenzi scored an incredible goal from near the halfway line to earn Roma a 1-1 draw against title-holder Barcelona in Group E of the Champions League on Wednesday.

Children separated from families in Hungary border chaos: Amnesty Posted: 16 Sep 2015 03:06 PM PDT Children were separated from their families by police in chaotic scenes as migrants broke through Serbia's border with Hungary on Wednesday, Amnesty International said. The rights group said that at least nine people, including at least four children, were separated by Hungarian police after migrants surged forward and broke through a border fence and the police responded with pepper spray, causing panic. Not only have they experienced the traumatic journey to the border and the use of force by the police –- they have now lost the security of being with their parents," said crisis response director Tirana Hassan in a statement from the scene.

Dinamo Zagreb beats 10-man Arsenal 2-1 in Champions League Posted: 16 Sep 2015 03:02 PM PDT ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — Dinamo Zagreb swept to a surprising 2-1 victory over 10-man Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday as the Londoners' made a dismal start to their campaign in Group F.

Georgia opposition leader's detention illegal: court Posted: 16 Sep 2015 03:01 PM PDT Ex-Soviet Georgia's constitutional court on Wednesday ruled that a top opposition leader detained on graft charges is being illegally kept in prison. Former Tbilisi mayor Gigi Ugulava -- an ally of ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili -- has been held in pre-trial detention since July 2014 on accusations of misspending state funds. "Gigi Ugulava's imprisonment is totally illegal," his lawyer Beka Basilaia, told AFP.

Ban on gays donating blood lifted in Argentina Posted: 16 Sep 2015 02:59 PM PDT A ban on homosexual men donating blood was lifted Wednesday in Argentina, a move the gay community had long demanded. At a signing ceremony for the resolutions lifting the ban, Health Minister Daniel Gollan said, "For a long time, people believed that homosexual relationships were more risky than heterosexual relationships" in terms of contracting HIV, a perception that had led to the initial ban. "It is a great joy to be able to take this step toward equality and non-discrimination in one of the last realms that explicitly excluded us from the full enjoyment of our rights," Esteban Paulon, president of the Argentine Federation of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Transgender, said in a statement.

U.N. chief 'outraged' by Burkina Faso detentions, calls for release Posted: 16 Sep 2015 02:53 PM PDT United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed outrage on Wednesday at reports of the detention of Burkina Faso's president and prime minister and several ministers, calling for their immediate release. The presidential guard burst into a cabinet meeting earlier on Wednesday and arrested the interim president. The move comes less than a month before an election to complete a transition back to democracy after a popular uprising toppled Burkina's long-time ruler last year.

DR Congo president sacks rebel party chiefs from government Posted: 16 Sep 2015 02:51 PM PDT The Democratic Republic of Congo's President Joseph Kabila on Wednesday sacked two party leaders from government roles after they published an open letter warning him against any attempt to cling to power. Kabila dismissed his security advisor Pierre Lumbi and planning minister Olivier Kamitatu, according to presidential orders read on state television. Lumbi is head of the Social Movement for Renewal (MSR), the second-biggest party forming the "presidential majority" that backs Kabila, and Kamitatu is the head of the smaller Alliance for the Renewal of Congo (ARC).

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