2016年9月23日星期五

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Warplanes bomb Aleppo after Syrian army launches offensive

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 02:23 PM PDT

A still image from video posted on social media web sites September 23, 2016 shows a baby being rescued from rubble of a collapsed building in AleppoBy Ellen Francis and Tom Perry BEIRUT (Reuters) - Warplanes bombed Aleppo on Friday with what residents described as unprecedented ferocity after the Russian-backed Syrian army announced an offensive to fully capture Syria's biggest city, killing off any hope of reviving a ceasefire. "What's happening now is annihilation in every sense of the word," he told Reuters.


U.S. says THAAD not negotiable, but confident on North Korea sanctions

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 04:12 PM PDT

By David Brunnstrom NEW YORK (Reuters) - The planned U.S. deployment of the THAAD anti-missile system in South Korea is not negotiable as part of efforts to agree new U.N. sanctions on North Korea after its fifth nuclear test, but Washington is confident tougher steps will be agreed before long, the senior U.S. diplomat for Asia said on Friday. China, whose full backing is widely seen as crucial for sanctions on North Korea to be effective, is strongly opposed to the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system and some experts have argued it should be part of talks on new U.N. measures.

Colombia's FARC rebels ratify peace accord to end 52-year war

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 02:26 PM PDT

FARC commander Marquez receives applause during a news conference at the camp where they prepare to ratify a peace deal with the Colombian government, near El Diamante in Yari PlainsBy Julia Symmes Cobb YARI PLAINS, Colombia (Reuters) - Colombia's FARC rebel group voted unanimously to approve a peace deal with the government on Friday, declaring an end to the five-decade war as it prepares to transition into a new political party. After four years of negotiations in Havana, the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia reached a final peace accord last month that will end a war that has left a quarter of a million people dead. "The war is over, long live Colombia, long live peace," FARC commander Ivan Marquez told reporters following a secret vote at the close of a guerrilla congress on the southern Yari Plains.


EU drops Myanmar rights resolution, citing progress under Suu Kyi

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 01:51 PM PDT

Myanmar's Minister of Foreign Affairs Aung San Suu Kyi addresses the 71st United Nations General Assembly in New YorkBy David Brunnstrom UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The European Union praised Myanmar's progress on human rights under the leadership of Aung San Suu Kyi on Friday and said that it would not be introducing a resolution at the United Nations condemning the country's record for the first time in 15 years. Addressing the Partnership Group on Myanmar at the United Nations General Assembly, EU Foreign Policy chief Federica Mogherini called Suu Kyi's progress from political prisoner to government "powerful testimony to the incredible change Myanmar is going through." "The government has taken bold measures to improve human rights and re-invigorate the peace process.


Clashes in central Congo kill at least 13

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 12:44 PM PDT

At least 13 people have died in two days of clashes in a city in central Democratic Republic of Congo that pitted security forces against militia fighters seeking to avenge the death of their leader, witnesses and local media said on Friday. Fighters loyal to a traditional chief named Kamwina Nsapu, who was killed in a clash with police last month, first entered the city of Kananga on Thursday morning. Eight militia members were killed by security forces before the group fled, according to national broadcaster Radio Okapi.

Mideast Quartet warns that Israeli settlements eroding two-state solution

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 12:46 PM PDT

High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Mogherini, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, U.S. Secretary of State Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov gather in New YorkBy John Irish NEW YORK (Reuters) - The "Quartet" of Middle East peace mediators said on Friday it was strongly opposed to Israel's ongoing settlement activity, warning that it risked ending the chance of a two-state solution with the Palestinians. Peace talks, envisaging a Palestinian state in territory Israel captured in a 1967 war, collapsed two years ago after nine months of largely fruitless discussions sponsored by the United States. The acid political climate between Israelis and Palestinians makes progress unlikely.


Fighting, fatalities in central DR Congo city of Kananga

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 04:41 PM PDT

Heavy fighting in the city of Kananga in central Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed many lives, concurring sources saidHeavy fighting in the city of Kananga in central Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed many lives, sources said. The violence erupted on Thursday and continued into Friday, with attacks on the city's airport by supporters of a tribal chief, Kamwena Nsapu, who was killed in August by the military, they said. "There was a bust-up in Kananga but calm returned in the late afternoon," DR Congo government spokesman Lambert Mende told AFP.


South Sudan's opposition figure 'not dead politically': U.N.

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 04:39 PM PDT

Sudan First Vice President Riek Machar (L), flanked by South Sudan President Salva Kiir (C) and other government officials, addresses a news conference at the Presidential State House in JubaBy Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - South Sudan's exiled opposition figure Riek Machar "is not dead politically," United Nations peacekeeping chief Herve Ladsous said on Friday as the country's vice president accused Machar of attempting to overthrow President Salva Kiir in July. Political rivalry between Kiir and Machar sparked a civil war in 2013 and, while the pair signed a shaky peace deal a year ago, fighting has continued and Machar fled the country after the eruption of violence in July. Senior diplomats met to discuss South Sudan on Friday on the sidelines of the annual U.N. gathering of world leaders.


North Korea tells UN 'going nuclear' is only option

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 04:31 PM PDT

Ri Yong Ho Minister for Foreign Affairs for North Korea addresses the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New YorkNorth Korea's foreign minister on Friday told the United Nations that "going nuclear" is his country's only way to defend itself and vowed to further bolster its nuclear military forces. "Going nuclear armed is the policy of our state," Ri, who has been foreign minister since May, told the world gathering.


Magnitude 6.3 quake hits off Philippines' Mindanao island: USGS

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 04:26 PM PDT

(Reuters) - A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck off the Philippine's Mindanao island on Saturday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake, initially reported as a magnitude 6.5, struck at 6:53 a.m. (22:53 GMT on Friday) and was centered 71 miles (114.26 km) east of Davao on Mindanao. It was a deep tremor, 43 miles (69 km) below the seabed, and was not expected to cause a tsunami, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said.

The Latest: Donors pledge $163 million to Boko Haram areas

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 04:19 PM PDT

Hungary's Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto addresses the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N. headquarters, Friday, Sept. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The latest on the high-level U.N. General Assembly meetings (all times local):


Russia's Lavrov says wrong to use North Korea to militarize NE Asia

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 04:12 PM PDT

UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Friday it was wrong of the United States to use the threat of an attack by North Korea to deploy a THAAD anti-missile system in South Korea. "It is inadmissible to use this situation as a pretext for massive militarization of northeast Asia and deployment of another position area for U.S. global missile defense there," Lavrov told the United Nations General Assembly. (Reporting by Michelle Nichols and Arshad Mohammed; Editing by Toni Reinhold)

Defying U.N., North Korea vows to strengthen nuclear capability

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 04:12 PM PDT

North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho addresses the U.N. General Assembly in New YorkBy David Brunnstrom UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - North Korea vowed on Friday to further strengthen its nuclear weapons capability, in spite of U.N. condemnation and sanctions, and said it would never abandon its deterrence while it was threatened by nuclear-armed states. In an address to the United Nations General Assembly, North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho described his country's nuclear weapons as "a righteous self-defense measure" against "constant nuclear threats of the United States." "Going nuclear-armed is the policy of our state," he said. "As long as there exists a nuclear-weapon state in hostile relations with the DPRK, our national security and peace on the Korean peninsula can be defended only with reliable nuclear deterrence," he said, using the acronym for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, North Korea's official name.


China's Li calls for 'win-win' cooperation with Canada

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 04:04 PM PDT

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang (R) and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shake hands before the State dinner at the Museum of History in Gatineau, QuebecChinese Premier Li Keqiang called Friday for strong relations with Canada as he wrapped up a three-day visit to the important trading partner. "We have no excuses," Li told a Canadian-Chinese business council in Montreal. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Li announced Thursday an agreement to begin talks aimed at reaching a free-trade agreement.


Ridings, Flores share Web.com Tour Finals lead

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 03:54 PM PDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Tag Ridings shot a 6-under 65 on Friday for a share of the second-round lead with Martin Flores in the Web.com Tour Finals' Nationwide Children's Hospital Championship.

FARC ratifies Colombia peace deal, declares war over

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 03:50 PM PDT

Members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) celebrate the approval of the peace deal with the government during the closing ceremony of the 10th National Guerrilla Conference in Llanos del Yari, Colombia, on September 23, 2016The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia declared the end of its 52-year war Friday as it ratified a historic peace deal with the government. To a burst of applause and cheers, the FARC's chief peace negotiator announced the guerrillas had unanimously backed the agreement at a national conference. "The war is over," said Ivan Marquez, flanked by top FARC commanders, all dressed in civilian clothes and sitting at an impromptu conference table draped with Colombia's yellow, blue and red flag.


UN Security Council backs nuke test ban implementation

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 03:31 PM PDT

United States Secretary of State John Kerry votes to adopt a resolution regarding the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council at U.N. headquarters, Friday, Sept. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)UNITED NATIONS (AP) — With U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry invoking North Korea's latest nuclear explosion as a "reckless act of provocation," the U.N. Security Council on Friday approved a resolution urging quick global implementation of a treaty that would ban tests of such weapons.


Canada rolling ahead of World Cup semifinal vs Russia

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 03:27 PM PDT

Team Canada center Ryan Getzlaf (15) collides with Team USA defenceman Dustin Byfuglien (33) during third period World Cup of Hockey action in Toronto on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)TORONTO (AP) — Ryan Getzlaf doesn't remember a single thing from Canada's last matchup with Russia in a tournament featuring the best hockey players in the world.


Free-scoring Dortmund beats Freiburg 3-1 as newcomers shine

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 03:21 PM PDT

Freiburg's Caglar Soyuncu, left, vies for the ball with Dortmund's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Borussia Dortmund and SC Freiburg in Dortmund, Germany, Friday, Sept. 23, 2016. Dortmund defeated Freiburg 3-1. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Borussia Dortmund's new signings proved their class in a hard-earned 3-1 Bundesliga win over promoted Freiburg on Friday.


Canada review says Petronas plant would hit environment: sources

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 03:18 PM PDT

Canada's PM Trudeau takes part in a news conference in OttawaBy David Ljunggren OTTAWA (Reuters) - A Canadian review of a proposed Petronas-led liquefied natural gas plant has found the project would have a significant environmental impact that requires major remedial measures, two sources briefed on the report said. The Liberal government of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has until Oct. 2 to decide whether to approve the Pacific NorthWest LNG export terminal in northern British Columbia. Malaysian oil and gas company Petronas [PETR.UL] and its partners have been waiting about three years for a permit for the C$11 billion ($8.35 billion), which depends on the review by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA), an independent body.


Sedins relishing chance for major title at World Cup

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 03:15 PM PDT

North America's Morgan Rielly, left, battles for the puck with Sweden's Henrik Sedin during the second period of a World Cup of Hockey game in Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP)TORONTO (AP) — Daniel Sedin knows the World Cup of Hockey may be his final chance to represent Sweden at a best-on-best tournament along with twin brother Henrik.


Thiem leads top 4 seeds into Moselle Open semifinals

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 03:14 PM PDT

METZ, France (AP) — Top-seeded Dominic Thiem of Austria beat sixth-seeded Gilles Muller of Luxembourg 6-4, 7-6 (5) to reach the Moselle Open semifinals on Friday, keeping alive his bid to reach the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals for the first time.

Push for Iraq's Mosul to start in a few weeks: UK minister

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 03:08 PM PDT

In preparation for the assault, British Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said that Iraqi forces were moving into a tactical assembly areaAn offensive to encircle Iraq's second city of Mosul should begin "in the next few weeks", Britain's Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said Friday, after a visit to the country. Mosul has been held by Islamic State jihadists since June 2014 and British jets are part of a US-led coalition flying missions against them in Iraq and Syria. "Though Mosul is a large and complex city, it will fall and will fall soon.


Dominant Pakistan enjoys 9-wicket win against West Indies

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 03:04 PM PDT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Babar Azam struck a half century and spinner Imad Wasim grabbed five wickets in Pakistan's nine-wicket win against the West Indies in the first Twenty20 international on Friday.

5 years after biker gang casino shootout, new trial looms

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 03:04 PM PDT

RENO, Nev. (AP) — Casino patrons dived for cover under blackjack tables as two rival gangs fired dozens of shots at each other during a deadly brawl on the floor of a northern Nevada casino five years ago this weekend.

White Sox minor league pitcher suspended for positive test

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 02:52 PM PDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago White Sox pitcher Yojensy Arias has been suspended for 72 games under baseball's minor league drug program following a positive test for hydrochlorothiazide, a banned diuretic used to treat high blood pressure.

Gabon on a knife-edge as court mulls vote outcome

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 02:48 PM PDT

Incumbent Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba attends prayers at the Assan II Mosque in Libreville on September 12, 2016The streets of Libreville were empty late Friday, with residents fearing a new bout of bloodshed as the Constitutional Court prepared to rule on who will be Gabon's next president following bitterly-fought elections. With the country in political limbo for nearly a month, concern has been growing that a ruling in favour of President Ali Bongo could spark a fresh wave of opposition protests. The court was expected to rule Friday on whether to uphold Bongo's wafer-thin victory in the August 27 elections or to overturn it, according to plaintiffs.


VP says South Sudan isn't a 'dumping place' for peacekeepers

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 02:47 PM PDT

South Sudan's Vice President Taban Deng Gai addresses the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N. headquarters, Friday, Sept. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)UNITED NATIONS (AP) — South Sudan's vice president dismissed the need for peacekeepers in his country, insisting Thursday that peace has been achieved after a civil war that broke out in 2013 and produced more than 1 million refugees.


DR Congo opposition suspends role in 'dialogue' process

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 02:41 PM PDT

Demonstrators gather in front of a burning car during an opposition rally in Kinshasa on September 19, 2016An opposition delegation taking part in a so-called "national dialogue" to resolve a political crisis in DR Congo said Friday it had suspended its participation after deadly violence in the capital this week. "In light of the tragedy of these lives cut short, the delegation... has agreed to postpone the ongoing work... during this time of contemplation," said a co-moderator of the opposition groups taking part, Vital Kamerhe, in a statement. Kabila's political foes have formed a "Gathering" around the opposition Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) party founded by veteran Etienne Tshisekedi.


Real Betis beats Malaga 1-0 in heated Spanish league match

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 02:37 PM PDT

SEVILLA, Spain (AP) — Midfielder Joaquin Sanchez headed in the only goal to give Real Betis a 1-0 win over Malaga in a heated Spanish league match on Friday.

Mourinho looks to get over 1st wobble of Man United reign

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 02:36 PM PDT

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Jose Mourinho has cut an unhappy figure during Manchester United's first wobble in his time at Old Trafford.


Family releases shocking video of Charlotte shooting

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 02:31 PM PDT

This video frame grab obtained September 23, 2016, taken by Rakeyia Scott, courtesy of Curry Law Firm, shows the moments after the shooting of Keith Lamont Scott in Charlotte, North CarolinaThe family of the African-American man whose death has triggered days of unrest in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Friday released a dramatic video of the moment he was shot by police, raising pressure on the authorities to make their own footage public. Police have refused to release body-cam and dash-cam video of the shooting Tuesday, which they say shows Keith Lamont Scott posed officers a threat.


Top Asian News 9:28 p.m. GMT

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 02:28 PM PDT

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — North Korea's foreign minister condemned the United States on Friday for flying supersonic bombers over South Korea earlier this week and vowed his country will strengthen its nuclear capabilities in defiance of multiple U.N. Security Council resolutions. In a defiant speech before the U.N. General Assembly, Ri Yong Ho said the Korean Peninsula "has now been turned into the world's most dangerous hot spot which can even ignite the outbreak of a nuclear war." He blamed the United States and "its hostile policy" against North Korea. Ri claimed that B-1B bombers the U.S. military flew over South Korea earlier this week crossed the demarcation line separating the two Koreas.

US, Russia fail to renew Syria ceasefire deal

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 02:26 PM PDT

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and United States Secretary of State John Kerry speak during the International Syria Support Group meeting, September 22, 2016 in New YorkThe United States and Russia failed Friday to renew their pact to impose a ceasefire in Syria after a week of bitter diplomatic battles at the UN General Assembly. Despite the ferocity of the exchanges and the heavy fighting continuing on the ground, world powers at the meeting agreed the US-Russian talks must continue.


PSG's frailties exposed as it loses 2-0 to Toulouse

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 02:21 PM PDT

PARIS (AP) — Defending champion Paris Saint-Germain wasted chances in the first half and fell apart in the second as it lost 2-0 away to Toulouse on Friday.

Mexico cleans up thousands of fish killed by red tide

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 02:19 PM PDT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has hired 80 workers to clean up thousands of dead fish that piled up on Gulf coast shores in Matamoros, near the Texas border.

North Korea vows in UN speech to strengthen nuclear forces

Posted: 23 Sep 2016 02:17 PM PDT

North Korea's Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho addresses the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N. headquarters, Friday, Sept. 23, 2016. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)UNITED NATIONS (AP) — North Korea's foreign minister condemned the United States on Friday for flying supersonic bombers over South Korea earlier this week and vowed his country will strengthen its nuclear capabilities in defiance of multiple U.N. Security Council resolutions.


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