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U.S. close to suspending Syria talks with Russia as Aleppo battle rages

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 02:10 PM PDT

A boy walks amid damaged buildings in the rebel held area of al-Kalaseh neighbourhood of AleppoBy Arshad Mohammed and Tom Perry WASHINGTON/BEIRUT (Reuters) - The United States is close to suspending talks with Russia on a ceasefire in Syria, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Thursday, as the Kremlin vowed to press on with an assault on the city of Aleppo. Moscow and Damascus launched a campaign to recapture the rebel-held sector of Syria's biggest city this month, abandoning a ceasefire a week after it took effect to embark on what could be the biggest battle of a nearly six-year war. Syrian government forces made a significant advance, capturing the Handarat refugee camp a few kilometers (miles) north of the city.


Pentagon chief calls U.S. alliance with Philippines 'ironclad'

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:11 PM PDT

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte attends a wreath laying ceremony at Monument of National Heroes and Martyrs in HanoiBy Yeganeh Torbati SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Reuters) - The United States has an "ironclad" alliance with the Philippines, U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Thursday, countering statements by the southeast Asian nation's president that have thrown bilateral relations into deepening uncertainty. Carter spoke a day after Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has branded President Barack Obama a "son of a bitch," declared upcoming U.S.-Philipppines military exercises "the last" and ruled out any joint navy patrols. "As it has been for decades, our alliance with the Philippines is ironclad," said Carter, speaking to American sailors aboard the U.S.S. Carl Vinson at its home port in San Diego.


After military raid, India looks at more ways to pressure Pakistan

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:44 PM PDT

Labourers walk on a bridge near the newly inaugurated 450-megawatt hydropower project at ChanderkoteBy Sanjeev Miglani NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Beyond Thursday's raid by Indian special forces into Pakistan's side of divided Kashmir, New Delhi is considering new economic and diplomatic measures to bring pressure to bear on its neighbor, Indian officials said. In a rare public acknowledgement, Indian officials said teams of elite troops crossed the de facto border dividing the nuclear-armed rivals in the Himalayan state, killing several militants it believed were planning to attack major cities. The raids were a direct response to an attack earlier this month on an army base in Kashmir that India blamed on Pakistan-based militants.


Venezuela urged at U.N. to seek national dialogue, free inmates

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 11:24 AM PDT

Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro talks to the media during a news conference after the 17th Non-Aligned Summit in PorlamarParaguay led nearly 30 countries on Thursday in calling at the United Nations for Venezuela to engage in a national dialogue with the opposition to preserve peace and security, and to release political prisoners. Oscar Cabello Sarubbi, Paraguay's vice minister of foreign affairs, read out the statement on behalf of a total of 29 countries including Britain and the United States at the U.N. Human Rights Council. It drew a rebuke by Venezuela and allies including Cuba and Syria at the Geneva forum.


Activists cry foul as U.N. decides against Yemen rights probe

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 01:22 PM PDT

By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) - The U.N. Human Rights Council on Thursday declined to set up an independent inquiry into abuses in Yemen, instead calling on a national inquiry to investigate violations by all sides, including the killing of civilians and attacks on hospitals. The move disappointed activists, who, along with the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, had called for an independent probe, especially into air strikes by a Saudi-led Arab coalition backing the Yemeni government. The United Nations blames the coalition strikes for 60 percent of some 3,800 civilian deaths since March 2015.

Erdogan says to extend Turkey's emergency rule, rounds on rating agencies

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 08:22 AM PDT

Turkish President Erdogan makes a speech during his meeting with mukhtars at the Presidential Palace in AnkaraBy Seda Sezer and Tuvan Gumrukcu ISTANBUL/ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan suggested on Thursday that emergency rule could be extended beyond a year and rounded on rating agencies after Moody's cut Turkey to "junk" status, helping send the lira to its weakest in almost two months. In a speech in Ankara, Erdogan said Turkey would benefit from a three-month extension to the three-month state of emergency declared after a failed July 15 coup, which the government says is needed to hunt down those responsible, but which critics say is being used to stifle dissent. "It would be in Turkey's benefit to extend the state of emergency for three months," he told a group of provincial leaders at the presidential palace.


LEADING OFF: Wild-card chases in AL and NL, rainy forecasts

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:52 PM PDT

Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista, left, reacts after striking out in front of Baltimore Orioles' Matt Wieters, right, during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Thursday Sept. 29, 2016. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP)A look at what's happening around the majors Friday:


Researchers sample unusually rich deep-sea area off Hawaii

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:44 PM PDT

In this Sept. 2016 photo provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, a glass squid that was found off the coast of Hawaii's Big Island is shown. Federal researchers just returned from an expedition to study the biodiversity and mechanisms of an unusually rich deep-sea ecosystem off the coast of Hawaii. (NOAA via AP)HONOLULU (AP) — Federal researchers have just returned from an expedition to study the biodiversity and mechanisms of an unusually rich deep-sea ecosystem off the coast of Hawaii's Big Island.


Mother killed in train crash had recently moved from Brazil

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:41 PM PDT

Workers examine a section of the roof at the Hoboken station where a train crashed into the building, Thursday Sept. 29, 2016 in Hoboken, N.J. A rush-hour commuter train crashed through a barrier at the busy Hoboken station and lurched across the waiting area Thursday morning, killing one person and injuring more than 100 others in a tangle of broken concrete, twisted metal and dangling wires. (AP Photo/Joe Epstein)HOBOKEN, N.J. (AP) — A woman killed when a New Jersey Transit commuter train crashed at a station where she had been waiting had recently moved to the United States from Brazil with her family.


Top Asian News 12:35 a.m. GMT

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:35 PM PDT

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said joint military exercises of Filipino and American troops next week will be the last such drills, although his foreign secretary quickly said the decision was not final. Duterte made the comments while addressing Filipino community members in Hanoi late Wednesday night, noting that the Philippines will maintain its military alliance with the U.S. because they share a 65-year-old mutual defense treaty. During a two-day visit to Vietnam, Duterte said he wants to establish new trade and commercial alliances with China and Russia, and that Beijing doesn't want the war games. "I would serve notice to you now that this will be the last military exercise," he said.

Former Australian government minister visits Iraq front line

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:35 PM PDT

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A former Australian government minister was branded "stupid" by the prime minister on Friday for visiting the Iraqi front line in a battle between the Islamic State movement and Kurdish Peshmerga.

Rangers seek to lift deepening sense of gloom

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:31 PM PDT

The suspension by the club of Joey Barton, and the arrest of veteran striker Kenny Miller (pictured) for alleged involvement in a brawl have both added to Rangers' gloomScottish giants Rangers' return to the top tier is proving a rude awakening to those fans who thought they would be automatically challenging bitter rivals Celtic for the Premiership title. A 5-1 thrashing by Celtic was bad enough but the suspension by the club of hotheaded English midfielder Joey Barton, the arrest of veteran striker Kenny Miller outside a restaurant for his alleged involvement in a brawl and last weekend's defeat by Aberdeen has deepened the gloom at Ibrox. Without a Premiership win in their last four matches they lie seven points adrift of leaders Celtic -- who restored their Champions League pride this week following the 7-0 hammering by Barcelona with a thrilling 3-3 draw with Manchester City -- and having played a game more.


One dead, 114 hurt as New Jersey train crash causes major damage

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:20 PM PDT

Passengers rush to safety after a NJ Transit train crashed in to the platform at the Hoboken Terminal on September 29, 2016A speeding commuter train that plowed into a New Jersey station during morning rush hour, killing one person and injuring 114, has caused major destruction at the transport hub and gateway to Manhattan. The train entered the Hoboken station "at a high rate of speed" and "crashed through the barriers, bringing it into the interior wall" of the terminal, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said. A 34-year-old resident of Hoboken, who state medical examiners identified as Fabiola Bittar de Kroon, was standing on the platform when she was hit and killed by debris from the crash, Christie told CNN.


RYDER CUP '16: Facts and figures for the 41st edition

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:15 PM PDT

CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Facts and figures for the Ryder Cup, which starts Friday at Hazeltine National:

Americans need short memory in the Ryder Cup

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:13 PM PDT

United States' Dustin Johnson hits from a bunker on the 12th hole during a practice round for the Ryder Cup golf tournament Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — The American Ryder Cup team could use what might be Dustin Johnson's greatest asset in golf.


Hurricane Matthew heads toward central Caribbean Sea

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:12 PM PDT

This NOAA satellite image taken Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at 12:45 AM EDT shows tropical storm Matthew clearly in view, moving across the Lesser Antilles in a westward direction at 16 MPH. The center is continuing to move away from the windward islands, and into eastern portions of the Caribbean. Max sustained winds are up to 65 MPH, and tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 185 miles primarily to the north and east of the center. Matthew will continue to move into central portions of the Caribbean sea through Friday. (Weather Underground via AP)ORANJESTAD, Aruba (AP) — People in the Dutch Caribbean islands reinforced their homes and stocked up on emergency supplies Thursday as Hurricane Matthew took a rare turn through the southern Caribbean ahead of an expected shift to the north.


Amnesty: Hundreds trapped in Libya's Benghazi amid fighting

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:03 PM PDT

CAIRO (AP) — An international rights group has expressed alarm over the fate of hundreds of Libyan and foreign nationals trapped for months amid fighting in the eastern city of Benghazi.

The Latest: Train engineer identified as 29-year employee

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:00 PM PDT

A woman is wheeled away from the Hoboken Terminal train station on a stretcher Thursday Sept. 29, 2016, after a New Jersey Transit commuter train from New York barreled into the station during the morning rush hour, in Hoboken, N.J. (AP Photo/Karen Matthews)HOBOKEN, N.J. (AP) — The Latest on a commuter train that crashed into a station in New Jersey, killing one person and injuring more than 100 others (all times local):


Defense secretary: US will sharpen 'military edge' in Asia

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:59 PM PDT

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks to sailors on the flight deck of the USS Carl Vinson, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 at Naval Air Station, North Island in Coronado, Calif. Defense Secretary Ash Carter on Thursday said the U.S. will "sharpen our military edge" in Asia and the Pacific in order to remain a dominant power in a region feeling the effects of China's rising military might. Carter made the pledge in a speech aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in port in San Diego. (Nelvin C. Cepeda/The San Diego Union-Tribune via AP)SAN DIEGO (AP) — Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Thursday the U.S. will "sharpen our military edge" in Asia and the Pacific in order to remain a dominant power in a region feeling the effects of China's rising military might.


At 41, Thorn back in the starting lineup in Australia's NRC

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:41 PM PDT

BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Brad Thorn will put theory back into practice when he starts for Queensland Country on Saturday in a National Rugby Championship match against New South Wales Country at the age of 41.

Bank of Mexico hikes interest rate a half-point to 4.75 pct

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:37 PM PDT

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's central bank has raised its inter-bank interest rate a half-point to 4.75 percent, seeking to shore up a weak peso and prevent a rise in inflation.

Tesla on Autopilot and bus collide in Germany

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:37 PM PDT

BERLIN (AP) — Police in northern Germany say a Tesla being driven with its Autopilot system engaged collided with a bus on a highway.

Europe sends out its heavy (Olympic) medal at Ryder Cup

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:33 PM PDT

Europe's Justin Rose and Europe's Henrik Stenson react after it was announced they were playing United States' Jordan Spieth and United States' Patrick Reed in Friday's first round during the opening ceremony for the Ryder Cup golf tournament Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Europe is sending out some heavy metal to start the Ryder Cup — Justin Rose and his Olympic gold with Henrik Stenson and his silver claret jug.


Colombia's ELN rebels release civilian hostage: Red Cross

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:20 PM PDT

The ELN -- which has some 1,500 fighters in its ranks -- has pledged to hold its fire in the lead-up to a referendum when Colombians will decide whether to accept a peace deal with the FARCColombia's second-largest rebel force, the leftist National Liberation Army (ELN), on Thursday released a civilian captive to the International Committee of the Red Cross, the humanitarian organization said. "A civilian who was in the hands of the National Liberation Army (ELN) was handed over today to the ICRC," it said in a statement. ICRC delegates at the hostage transfer said the person was "in proper health," but provided no details about the civilian's identity.


U.S. lawmakers may change Sept. 11 law after rejecting veto

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:20 PM PDT

U.S. Speaker of the House Ryan holds a news conference on Capitol Hill in WashingtonBy Patricia Zengerle and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers expressed doubts on Thursday about Sept. 11 legislation they forced on President Barack Obama, saying the new law allowing lawsuits against Saudi Arabia could be narrowed to ease concerns about its effect on Americans abroad. A day after a rare overwhelming rejection of a presidential veto, the first during Obama's eight years in the White House, the Republican leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives opened the door to fixing the law as they blamed the Democratic president for not consulting them adequately. "I do think it is worth further discussing," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters, acknowledging that there could be "potential consequences" of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, known as JASTA.


Bunker-busting bombs close Aleppo underground schools: charity

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:16 PM PDT

Save the Children said the use of the "earthquake bombs" which burrow four to five metres into the ground before exploding meant even underground schools were unsafeBunker-busting bombs are putting children in so much danger in Syria's Aleppo that they won't even be able to return to underground schools when classes resume this weekend, a charity said Friday. The "ferocious assault" on Aleppo could deprive almost 100,000 school-age children of an education, said Save the Children, which supports 13 schools in the northern battleground city, including eight underground. The United States has accused Russia of using "incendiary bunker-busting bombs" in a week-long aerial assault on the city's rebel-held east in support of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad.


German minister to discuss Iran's role in Syria during visit: Spiegel

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:15 PM PDT

German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel plans to raise concerns about Iran's role in the war in Syria and its human rights record during his upcoming visit to Tehran, weekly news magazine Der Spiegel reported on Friday. The magazine quoted Gabriel, Germany's vice chancellor, as saying Iran could have normal, friendly relations with Germany only when it accepted Israel's right to exist. Gabriel, who will travel to Iran for two days from Sunday, said he planned to use his meeting with Iranian officials to address not only economic ties, but also growing horror about the situation in Syria, as he did during a recent visit to Russia.

India says hits Pakistan-based militants, escalating tensions

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:53 PM PDT

An Indian army soldier patrols along a highway on the outskirts of SrinagarBy Sanjeev Miglani and Asad Hashim NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Indian officials said elite troops crossed into Pakistan-ruled Kashmir on Thursday and killed suspected militants preparing to infiltrate and carry out attacks on major cities, in a surprise raid that raised tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals. Pakistan said two of its soldiers were killed in exchanges of fire, but denied India had made any targeted strikes across the de facto frontier that runs through the disputed Himalayan territory. An Indian military source and a government official said Indian special forces crossed the heavily militarized border by foot just after midnight and hit about half a dozen "launching pads", where suspected militants were preparing to sneak across.


At United Nations, Pakistan flags rising tension with India

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:53 PM PDT

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Pakistan's U.N. envoy asked the president of the United Nations Security Council on Thursday to informally brief the body on the country's escalating tension with neighboring India and said she will discuss it with U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon on Friday. Indian officials said elite troops crossed into Pakistan-ruled Kashmir on Thursday and killed suspected militants preparing to infiltrate India and carry out attacks on major cities, in a raid that raised tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals. Pakistani U.N. Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi told Reuters she met with New Zealand's U.N. Ambassador Gerard van Bohemen, who is president of the 15-member Security Council for September.

Governor prepares Puerto Rico for control board's takeover

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:53 PM PDT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's governor turned over the reins of his government's finances to a federal control board and outlined what he considers priorities during a televised address Thursday to prepare the U.S. territory for a historic change.

Russia questions Bulgaria over new candidate for UN chief

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:52 PM PDT

Kristalina Georgieva, pictured in 2014, was nominated by the Bulgarian government as its candidate to be the next UN secretary-generalRussia and three other Security Council members on Thursday raised questions after Bulgaria formally presented European budget commissioner Kristalina Georgieva as its candidate to be the next UN secretary-general. Russia, Angola, Uruguay and Malaysia asked the government in Sofia for clarification after it described Georgieva as Bulgaria's "sole and unique candidate" for the top post, in a letter presenting her candidacy.


Matthew reaches hurricane force, one dead in St. Vincent

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:49 PM PDT

By Sarah Peter CASTRIES, St. Lucia (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Matthew strengthened to a hurricane on Thursday after triggering flooding and landslides on eastern Caribbean islands that killed one person, and was forecast to grow more powerful as it heads toward Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba. Packing winds of up to 75 mph (120 kmh), Matthew was about 150 miles (240 km) northeast of Curacao and traveling westward, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. Matthew whipped through the Caribbean islands of Barbados, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Wednesday, shutting international airports, ripping down power lines and trees, and forcing residents into shelters.

NC State waiting on NCAA answer on Yurtseven's eligibility

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:48 PM PDT

North Carolina State's Omer Yurtseven, center, of Turkey, takes questions during the NCAA college basketball team's media day in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — For now, all North Carolina State freshman Omer Yurtseven can do is work on his game and be patient.


Plan would rename Boston bridge for Sox slugger Ortiz

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:47 PM PDT

In this June 1, 2016, photo, a hawker sells programs as fans walk across the Brookline Avenue Bridge from Kenmore Square to a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston. Massachusetts officials are moving to name the bridge in honor of retiring Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz. The House has approved language in a supplemental budget that would rename the Brookline Avenue Bridge the David Ortiz (Big Papi) Bridge. The bridge spans the Massachusetts Turnpike near Fenway Park. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts officials are moving to name a bridge in honor of retiring Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz.


Nine murder victims found in western Mexican river

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:38 PM PDT

The bodies of nine murder victims were found near Lake Chapala in Michoacán, Western MexicoThe bodies of nine murder victims have been found in a river in western Mexico, near a lake popular among American expatriates, authorities said Thursday. Eight men and one woman were recovered between Monday and Wednesday in the Lerma River and authorities are still searching for other possible victims, said Eduardo Almaguer, the top prosecutor in Jalisco state. At least two victims had bullet wounds and two others were mutilated, but Almaguer did not give more details about the way the rest were killed.


Virginia man convicted in Vermont same-sex kidnap case

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:31 PM PDT

In this Sept. 22, 2016 photo, Virginia businessman Philip Zodhiates leaves U.S. District Court in Buffalo, N.Y., where he was on trial for international parental kidnapping and conspiracy. Zodhiates was convicted of the charges on Thursday, Sept. 29 after prosecutors say he helped a mother move her daughter out of the country and away from her ex-partner. (AP Photo/Carolyn Thompson)BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A Virginia businessman was convicted Thursday of international parental kidnapping and conspiracy for helping a mother take her daughter out of the country to avoid losing custody to her former partner.


Saudi warns of 'disastrous consequences' over US 9/11 law

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:24 PM PDT

People look over the north memorial pool during the 15th anniversary of September 11 at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, on September 11, 2016 in New YorkSaudi Arabia on Thursday warned of "disastrous consequences" from a United States law allowing 9/11 victims to sue the kingdom, in a major spike in tension between the longstanding allies. The warning came after the US Congress voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to override President Barack Obama's veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) on relations between states. JASTA allows attack survivors and relatives of terrorism victims to pursue cases against foreign governments in US federal court and to demand compensation if such governments are proven to bear some responsibility for attacks on US soil.


The Latest: Spieth and Reed lead US in opening match

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:24 PM PDT

Europe's Lee Westwood hits from the range during a practice round for the Ryder Cup golf tournament Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016, at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times local):


2nd coach in England loses job after newspaper sting

Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:23 PM PDT

FILE - In this July 23, 2016 file photo, Barnsley assistant head coach Tommy Wright gestures. A British newspaper's investigation into alleged corruption in English football has led to second coach getting fired, it was reported on Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016. Two days after Sam Allardyce lost his job as England manager following an undercover operation by the Daily Telegraph, second-tier club Barnsley fired its assistant coach Tommy Wright. (Jon Buckle/PA via AP, File)BARNSLEY, England (AP) — A British newspaper investigation led to a second soccer coach getting fired in England on Thursday.


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