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U.S.-backed forces wrest control of Syria's Manbij from Islamic State

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 02:44 PM PDT

Women walk past damaged shop as they flee towards safer parts of Manbij cityBy Suleiman Al-Khalidi and Lisa Barrington BEIRUT (Reuters) - U.S.-backed forces have seized full control of the northern Syrian city of Manbij near the Turkish border after the last remaining Islamic State fighters, who had been using civilians as human shields, left, a spokesman for the group said Friday. Syria Democratic Forces (SDF) were now sweeping the city after the departure of a last remaining group of militants who had been holed up in the city. The SDF, with heavy air support from a U.S.-led coalition, said last week they had taken almost complete control of Manbij, where a small number of IS fighters had been holed up.


U.S. drone kills Islamic State leader for Afghanistan, Pakistan: officials

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 02:27 PM PDT

By Jibran Ahmad and Yeganeh Torbati PESHAWAR, Pakistan/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The leader of Islamic State's branch in Afghanistan and Pakistan was killed in a U.S. drone strike on July 26, a Pentagon spokesman said on Friday after the Afghan ambassador to Pakistan announced the news to Reuters. The death of Hafiz Saeed Khan is a blow to efforts by Islamic State - also known as ISIS or Daesh - to expand from its heartlands in Syria and Iraq into Afghanistan and Pakistan, already crowded with jihadist movements including the Taliban and al Qaeda.

Foiled attack puts spotlight on Canada PM's security revamp

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 01:17 PM PDT

An image of Aaron Driver is projected on screens during a news conference in OttawaBy Andrea Hopkins OTTAWA (Reuters) - The death of a Canadian supporter of Islamic State who authorities said was preparing an imminent attack has increased calls for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to abandon his plan to scale back a 2015 law that gave increased powers to police and intelligence agents. One factor that may be motivating the government to stand firm on changing the law is possible legal pressure from liberties groups.


Biden urges Ukraine president to avoid escalating tensions with Russia: White House

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 01:28 PM PDT

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a memorial service for three slain Baton Rouge police officers at Healing Place Church in Baton RougeU.S. Vice President Joe Biden spoke by phone on Friday with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and urged him "to do his part" to avoid escalating tensions with Russia, the White House said. Biden noted that the United States has urged the Russian side to do the same, the White House said in a statement. Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of trying to provoke a conflict over Crimea, which Moscow seized and annexed in 2014.


U.S. general calls on Russia to allow observers at military drills

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 02:56 PM PDT

By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Russia should allow observers, including Western journalists, to attend upcoming military drills that could again put Ukraine on edge just as Russian President Vladimir Putin has sharpened his rhetoric, the commander of the U.S. Army in Europe told Reuters. The comments by Lieutenant General Ben Hodges came as Ukraine accuses Russia of amassing more than 40,000 troops in Crimea, a Ukrainian peninsula seized by Moscow in 2014, and on the Ukrainian border.

New suspect in French priest killing formally charged

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 01:39 PM PDT

People attend a funeral service to slain French parish priest Father Jacques Hamel at the Cathedral in RouenA man under arrest since Monday as part of the investigation into the killing of a French priest last month has been placed under formal investigation, a police source told Reuters on Friday. The 21-year old suspect is under investigation for collaboration with terrorists and was planning attacks on people, the source said. The man had been in telephone contact with Adel Kermiche and Abdel Malik Petitjean, who interrupted a church service in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, western France, on July 26, and slit the throat of 85-year-old Roman Catholic priest Father Jacques Hamel.


Weightlifter Rostami wins Olympic gold for Iran

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 05:32 PM PDT

Iran's Kianoush Rostami celebrates breaking his own world record in the weightlifting 85kg event, during the Rio 2016 Olympics Games, on August 12Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - In-form weightlifter Kianoush Rostami broke his own world record as he clinched gold for Iran in the men's 85kg competition.


Venezuelan court upholds sentence given opposition leader

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 05:28 PM PDT

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2013 file photo, Opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez speaks during a press conference in Caracas, Venezuela. A Venezuelan appeals court upheld on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016 the nearly 14-year prison sentence given to Lopez for inciting violence during anti-government protests in 2014, his lawyer said. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos, File)CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A Venezuelan appeals court upheld on Friday the nearly 14-year prison sentence imposed on opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez for inciting violence during anti-government protests in 2014, his lawyer said.


Rhode earns bronze to medal in 6 straight Olympics

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 05:22 PM PDT

Kimberly Rhode of the United States kisses her son Carter after winning the bronze medal in the women's skeet bronze medal match at Olympic Shooting Center at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Kim Rhode stood at the base of the Olympic podium, unsure of what to do with her hands. She tugged at the bottom of her shirt, adjusted the sleeve, dropped her arms to the sides.


The Latest: Iran's 1st Rio medal gold in 85kg weightlifting

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 05:21 PM PDT

Kianoush Rostami, of Iran, prays after winning the gold medal in the men's 85kg weightlifting competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the Olympics being held in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):


US men's basketball team survives scare against Serbia 94-91

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 05:17 PM PDT

United States' Carmelo Anthony (15) celebrates with teammates after making a basket during a basketball game against Serbia at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 15 points and the U.S. men's basketball team survived its second straight strong challenge in the Rio Games, edging Serbia 94-91 on Friday.


Day 7 of Rio Olympics: death, doping and disrespect

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 05:12 PM PDT

United States goalkeeper Hope Solo fails to stop a penalty during a penalty shoot-out in the quarter-final match of the women's Olympic football tournament between the United States and Sweden in Brasilia Friday Aug. 12, 2016. The United States was eliminated by Sweden after a penalty shoot-out.(AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — No gold for Hope Solo, but plenty of bitterness.


Top Asian News 12:09 a.m. GMT

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 05:09 PM PDT

HUA HIN, Thailand (AP) — Attackers struck a series of tourist resort towns across southern Thailand with homemade explosives and firebombs in some of the worst violence to hit the country since a military coup two years ago. Police said at least four people were killed and dozens wounded, including 11 foreigners. It was not clear who was behind the attacks Thursday and Friday, which followed a successful referendum held last weekend on a new constitution that critics say will bolster the military's power for years to come. But the violence appeared aimed at undermining the country's tourism industry, which provides vital income to the government.

Wiggins sets new British mark in Olympic team pursuit victory

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 05:08 PM PDT

(From L) Britain's Edward Clancy, Steven Burke, Owain Doull and Bradley Wiggins compete in the men's team pursuit qualifying track cycling event on August 12, 2016Bradley Wiggins set a British record of eight Olympic medals as Britain retained the Olympic track cycling team pursuit title in a world record time. Wiggins with Edward Clancy, Steven Burke and Owain Doull on Friday beat Australia in the final at the Rio velodrome, breaking the world record twice in 90 minutes.


Messi says he will again play for Argentina's national team

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 05:06 PM PDT

FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Joan Gamper trophy friendly soccer match between FC Barcelona and Sampdoria at the Camp Nou in Barcelona, Spain, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2016. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — For the love of his country, Lionel Messi has reconsidered his decision to quit international soccer and will continue playing for Argentina's national team.


Judge upholds Oregon denial of coal export permit

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 04:59 PM PDT

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — An administrative law judge in Oregon on Friday found that state regulators acted within their authority when they rejected a proposed coal terminal on the Columbia River that would funnel millions of tons of American coal to power-hungry Asia each year.

US ousted, Sweden wins 4-3 on penalties after 1-1 draw

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 04:56 PM PDT

United States' Crystal Dunn dribbles past Sweden's Caroline Seger during a quarter-final match of the women's Olympic football tournament between the United States and Sweden in Brasilia Friday Aug. 12, 2016.(AP Photo/Eraldo Peres)BRASILIA, Brazil (AP) — Taunted by local fans since the Olympics began and stinging from a surprising loss, Hope Solo called Sweden a "bunch of cowards."


Mourinho, Guardiola launch Premier League title pursuit

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 04:52 PM PDT

Manchester United's manager Jose Mourinho (L) and Manchester City's head coach Pep Guardiola (R) will take centre-stage in this season's Premier LeagueBoasting perhaps the most compelling cast of characters in its 24-year history, the Premier League resumes this weekend with the duel between Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho taking centre-stage. England's elite have spent big in the hope of usurping champions Leicester City and nowhere will the battle be more intense than between Manchester City manager Guardiola and his Manchester United counterpart Mourinho.


Upstart Puig, confident Kerber meet in Olympic tennis final

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 04:44 PM PDT

Monica Puig, of Puerto Rico, reacts after defeating Petra Kvitova, of the Czech Republic, during their semi-final round match at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Monica Puig is trying to accomplish something no one from her country has ever done. Angelique Kerber is seeking to achieve the sort of thing she's already done this year.


Werth most successful Olympic rider as Germany wins dressage

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 04:44 PM PDT

Germany's Isabell Werth, riding Weihegold Old, reacts after competing in the equestrian dressage competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/John Locher)RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Isabell Werth became the most successful rider at the Olympics as she helped the German dressage team to gold on Friday, reclaiming the title in an event that her country has historically dominated.


Without his wife, a bittersweet Olympics for Monty Williams

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 04:39 PM PDT

United States assistant coach Monty Williams, left, talks with DeAndre Jordan right, during a men's basketball game against Serbia at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Ingrid Williams was supposed to be here.


Britain takes pursuit gold, China wins women's team sprint

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 04:37 PM PDT

Gold medalist Bradley Wiggins of Britain poses on the podium of the Men's team pursuit final at the Rio Olympic Velodrome during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Bradley Wiggins slowly dismounted his track bike for the final time, basking in the cheers of an adoring crowd, and was greeted by two of the most decorated Olympians in British history.


Mexico lets teachers union leaders out of jail on bail

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 04:29 PM PDT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A Mexican court allowed two leaders of a radical teachers union to leave prison Friday on a form of bail following weeks of protests by supporters over their arrests and recent education reforms that include mandatory teacher evaluations.

Ohio State grad Sindelar leads US Senior Open after 2 rounds

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 04:29 PM PDT

UPPER ARLINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Joey Sindelar, one of four former Ohio State players in the U.S. Senior Open at Scioto Country Club in suburban Columbus, has felt the support of the hometown crowd all week.

Signed, sealed: LeBron signs $100 million contract with Cavs

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 04:28 PM PDT

FILE - In this June 16, 2016, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) dunks against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of Game 6 of basketball's NBA Finals in Cleveland. James has signed his three-year, $100 million contract with the NBA champion Cavaliers. James will make $31 million next season and $33 million in 2017-18, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)LeBron James didn't waste any time signing his new contract.


Jolting start for track: Ethiopian shatters 10,000 record

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 04:28 PM PDT

Ethiopia's Almaz Ayana poses next to a scoreboard showing her new world record in the women's 10,000-meter final during the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — What track and field really needed was a Usain Bolt-like jolt to steer the conversation away from the endless string of crime, punishment and doping that nearly sank the sport over the past year.


US trio of setters helps lead the way for American women

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 04:17 PM PDT

United States' Kelsey Robinson, left, and Courtney Thompson, right, raise there arms along with other members of their while watching the video board as a play is reviewed during a women's preliminary volleyball match against Italy at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Kelsey Robinson lifted Courtney Thompson into a congratulatory embrace when the match finally ended, celebrating the reserve setter's timely ace serve in a hard-fought win against Italy.


Flying Dutchman clinches gold in Olympic windsurfing

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 04:15 PM PDT

Windsurfer Dorian van Rijsselberghe, from Netherlands, celebrates after crossing the finish line at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. Dorian van Rijsselberghe has won the gold medal in the RS:X men and Nick Dempsey, from Great Britain, has won the silver, both without having to contest the Medal Race on Sunday. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — With the late-afternoon sun shining on his shaved head and the round mountains of Rio de Janeiro behind him, Dorian van Rijsselberghe of the Netherlands stood in his coach's boat, smiled and flashed the hang loose sign with each hand.


Nadal, del Potro in Rio tennis semi-final blockbuster

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 04:11 PM PDT

Spain's Rafael Nadal returns the ball to Brazil's Thomaz Bellucci during their men's singles quarter-finals match on August 12, 2016 in RioRafael Nadal took a step closer to a double gold medal haul at the Rio Olympics on Friday only to find giant Argentine Juan Martin del Potro standing in his way. Nadal quelled the fierce resistance of Brazilian number one Thomaz Bellucci 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the semi-finals of the singles where he will take on del Potro on Saturday. Del Potro, the 2009 US Open champion who was pushed to the brink of retirement by years of wrist trouble, downed Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut 7-5, 7-6 (7/4).


Bomb squads, stray bullets: Incidents unnerve some in Rio

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 04:10 PM PDT

A security official stands guard ahead of a men's preliminary volleyball match between Cuba and Iran at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The bomb squad rushed past crowds on Copacabana Beach to investigate a backpack abandoned near Rio's ritziest hotel. Despite the potential for danger, local diners sipped their beers, watched an Olympic swimming race on a big-screen television and took selfies with a disposal robot amid what turned out to be a false alarm.


UK to match EU funds, farm subsidies after Brexit

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 04:09 PM PDT

The fund matching commitment is intended to address uncertainty over the impact of the June 23 vote for BrexitThe British government pledged Saturday to match European Union funding for farmers, universities and infrastructure projects after Britain leaves the bloc, to stem fears that key sectors will be left struggling. The commitment, intended to address uncertainty over the impact of the June 23 vote for Brexit, could cost around £4.5 billion ($5.8 billion, 5.2 billion euros) a year, finance minister Philip Hammond said. "That is why I am confirming that structural and investment funds projects signed before the Autumn Statement and Horizon research funding granted before we leave the EU will be guaranteed by the Treasury after we leave.


US men's fencing team nabs historic bronze medal

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 04:07 PM PDT

From left to right, Race Imboden, Gerek Meinhardt, Alexander Massialas, Miles Chamley-Watson, celebrates after defeating Italy team in the Bronze medal men's team foil competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Drenched with sweat and nearly out of breath, exhilarated American fencer Gerek Meinhardt tried to explain how his men's foil team won an Olympic medal for the first time in 84 years.


Simone Manuel's gold medal is not just for her

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 03:59 PM PDT

United States' Simone Manuel celebrates winning the gold medal in the women's 100-meter freestyle during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — When she was 11, Simone Manuel came home and asked her mother a question: Why weren't there more people who looked like her in swimming?


French court charges man over priest murder

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 03:54 PM PDT

Pallbearers carry the coffin of the priest Jacques Hamel as they leave Rouen's cathedral on August 2, 2016 during the funeral of the priest who was killed during a hostage-taking claimed by Islamic State groupA French court on Friday charged and remanded in custody a 21-year-old man arrested in connection with the jihadist murder of a priest in a Normandy church last month, a judicial source said. The man, the second to be held in connection with the killing of 85-year-old Jacques Hamel, was charged with "criminal association in connection with terrorism", after his arrest on Monday in the Toulouse area, the source said. Just before the July 26 attack, the man had travelled to the Rouen region in northern France where he met Hamel's killers Adel Kermiche and Abdel Malik Petitjean, both 19 years old, according to a source close to the investigation.


US women's basketball routs Canada 81-51, clinches Group B

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 03:53 PM PDT

United States forward Maya Moore makes a layup during the first half of a women's basketball game against Canada at the Youth Center at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — There was no question coming into the Olympics that the U.S. women's basketball team could score.


St Vincent OKs online defamation law blasted by press groups

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 03:52 PM PDT

KINGSTOWN, St. Vincent (AP) — Lawmakers in St. Vincent and the Grenadines have passed a bill allowing defamation on the internet to be punished by prison sentences of up to two years.

Neymar hoping for better luck against nemesis Colombia

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 03:44 PM PDT

Brazil's Neymar controls the ball past Denmark's Pascal Gregor during a group A match of the men' s Olympic football tournament between Brazil and Denmark in Salvador, Brazil, Wednesday Aug. 10, 2016. Brazil won the match 4-0.(AP Photo/Leo Correa)SAO PAULO (AP) — The last time Neymar faced Colombia, he was sent off and went on a rant that led to a four-match suspension. The time before, he left the field on a stretcher with an injury that ended his World Cup at home.


Croatia candidates battle over tax cuts ahead of September polls

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 03:44 PM PDT

Milanovic, leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), waves to supporters after a parliamentary election in ZagrebBy Igor Ilic ZAGREB (Reuters) - The top two contenders in Croatia's general election battled on Friday over who would be best placed to cut taxes and boost growth, in a televised debate that put the economy at the forefront of a ballot that might not end a political deadlock. A reduced tax burden will be compensated by stronger growth while being careful not to threaten financial stability," said Zoran Milanovic, leader of Croatia's biggest opposition party the Social Democrats (SDP). The conservative HDZ party's income tax cut promises were going too far and would take much-needed money away from municipal authorities, he said, adding: "Those who plan such a high non-taxable level on salaries simply don't know how the budget is structured and planned." HDZ new leader Andrej Plenkovic retorted that his party planned a much-needed overhaul of the tax system.


Egyptian judo athlete refuses to shake Israeli's hand

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 03:38 PM PDT

Egypt's Islam El Shehaby, blue, declines to shake hands with Israel's Or Sasson, white, after losing during the men's over 100-kg judo competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Middle Eastern politics spilled onto the judo mat Friday at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics when an Egyptian competitor refused to shake hands with the Israeli who beat him.


US loses 8-5 to Montenegro, no chance for quarters

Posted: 12 Aug 2016 03:34 PM PDT

United States' coach Dejan Udovicic talks to his team play against Montenegro during their men's water polo preliminary round match at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits)RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The future is now for the U.S. men's water polo team. That's about all the Americans can do with what's left of their time at the Olympics.


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