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• North Korea fires three ballistic missiles as G20 leaders meet in China
• Attacks in Afghan capital kill at least 24
• G20 promises to coordinate on economy, but little in way of concrete steps
• Obama cancels meeting with Philippines' Duterte after insult
• U.S., Russia work on Syria truce, as Islamic State blasts kill dozens
• Islamic State claims suicide bomb that kills nine in central Baghdad
• Mexico's Baja battens down as Hurricane Newton approaches
• World will miss education-for-all target by 50 years: U.N.
• Agriculture investment yields growth and nutrition gains for Africa
• Brazil judge orders JBS CEO and others to step away from companies
• Serena Williams overtakes Federer for most Slam match wins
• New Zealand sevens guru steps down after Olympic flop
• 1,400 flee wildfire on Spain's Costa Blanca
• Obama scraps meeting with Philippine leader: White House
• Storm Newton strengthens to hurricane off Mexico's Pacific coast: NHC
• Ukraine draws Western ire for attack on 'pro-Russia' TV
• Tietjens retires after 22 years as New Zealand sevens coach
• Friend says ex-Guantanamo detainee weak from hunger strike
• Top Asian News 11:05 p.m. GMT
• Greek volunteers share UN refugee award
• The Latest: Nishikori returns to US Open quarterfinals
• As Spain nets 8 and Italy 3, Kosovo gets landmark debut goal
• Ex-Guantanamo inmate declares hunger strike in Uruguay
• Hermine spares much of East Coast but dampens holiday
• Journalist charged in Venezuela after anti-Maduro protest
• Security officer for USVI governor accused of drug smuggling
• Spain routs Liechtenstein 8-0 in Group G; Italy beats Israel
• Kosovo players beat clock to play debut World Cup qualifier
• Veiled Muslim mothers prevented from entering French school
• UN rights chief slams 'demagogues' Trump and Wilders
• Newton becomes hurricane rushing toward Mexico resort
• Marshall Islands backs plan to curb aviation emissions
• Venezuelan journalist charged after anti-Maduro protest
• 10-man Italy get Ventura-era off to winning start
• Mexico's Supreme Court overturns state anti-corruption laws
• Gabon's justice minister resigns as Ping calls for strike
• UN rights chief slams populists, warns of bigotry
• England haunted by Iceland loss: Allardyce
• Trump, Clinton court Ohio as White House race enters final two months

North Korea fires three ballistic missiles as G20 leaders meet in China Posted: 05 Sep 2016 12:28 PM PDT By Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea fired three ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast on Monday, the South Korean and U.S. militaries said, as the leaders of the Group of 20 major economies held a summit in China, the North's main diplomatic ally. The missiles were fired from a region south of the capital Pyongyang just after noon (10.00 p.m. ET) and flew about 1,000 km (600 miles), hitting Japan's air defense identification zone, South Korea's Office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said. "We are still analyzing details but this is a grave threat to our nation's security, and we express deep concern," the Japan Defence Ministry said in a statement.

Attacks in Afghan capital kill at least 24 Posted: 05 Sep 2016 02:47 PM PDT By Mirwais Harooni KABUL (Reuters) - A car bomb hit the center of Kabul late on Monday, just hours after a Taliban suicide attack near the Defence Ministry killed at least 24 people, including a number of senior security officials, and wounded 91 others, officials said. Sporadic gunfire could be heard in an area with many shops and businesses and initial reports suggested that a guesthouse had been targeted, with attackers suspected to have entered the building, an Interior Ministry official said. ...

G20 promises to coordinate on economy, but little in way of concrete steps Posted: 05 Sep 2016 09:46 AM PDT By Kevin Yao and Michael Martina HANGZHOU, China (Reuters) - Leaders from the world's top economies broadly agreed at a summit in China on Monday to coordinate macroeconomic policies, but few concrete proposals emerged to meet growing challenges to globalisation and free trade. At the two-day gathering in the scenic Chinese city of Hangzhou, the world's most powerful leaders also agreed to oppose protectionism, with Chinese President Xi Jinping urging major economies to drive growth through innovation, not just fiscal and monetary measures. "We will support multilateral trade mechanisms and oppose protectionism to reverse declines in global trade." Discussions at the meeting were distracted by North Korea test-firing three medium-range ballistic missiles in a defiant reminder of the risks to global security.

Obama cancels meeting with Philippines' Duterte after insult Posted: 05 Sep 2016 03:03 PM PDT By Roberta Rampton VIENTIANE (Reuters) - President Barack Obama canceled what would have been his first meeting with Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte, after Duterte described Obama in vulgar terms, a White House spokesman said on Tuesday. Duterte, a plain-spoken populist known for his colorful remarks and his campaign against illegal drugs in which thousands of people have died, described Obama as a "son of a bitch" to reporters on Monday, a day ahead of the planned meeting in Laos, where South Asian leaders are meeting for annual summits. Obama learned about the insult as he emerged from the Group of 20 summit in Hangzhou, China.

U.S., Russia work on Syria truce, as Islamic State blasts kill dozens Posted: 05 Sep 2016 08:37 AM PDT By Lisa Barrington and Roberta Rampton BEIRUT/HANGZHOU, China (Reuters) - The United States and Russia will work in the next few days on a deal to curb fighting in Syria and build cooperation in the fight against terrorism, their leaders said on Monday, as blasts claimed by Islamic State killed dozens across the Arab nation. The former Cold War enemies have been trying to broker a new truce after a ceasefire agreed in February unravelled in weeks, with Washington accusing Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces - which are backed by Russia - of violating the pact. U.S. President Barack Obama described talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as tough but productive after their meeting at the G20 summit in China.

Islamic State claims suicide bomb that kills nine in central Baghdad Posted: 05 Sep 2016 02:48 PM PDT At least nine people were killed in Baghdad late on Monday in a car bomb attack claimed by Islamic State near a hospital in a central district, police and hospital sources said. A suicide bomber had targeted a gathering of Shi'ite Muslims in the Karrada district, according to a statement circulated online by the Amaq news agency, which supports the ultra-hardline Sunni militant group. The police and hospital sources said 20 people were also wounded in the blast and they expected the death toll to rise.

Mexico's Baja battens down as Hurricane Newton approaches Posted: 05 Sep 2016 05:40 PM PDT CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) — Hurricane Newton soaked Mexico's western Pacific coast with heavy rain Monday and took aim at Baja California's twin resorts of Los Cabos, where residents nailed plywood over windows and pulled in fishing boats while preparing for a possible direct hit two years after being slammed by a major storm.

World will miss education-for-all target by 50 years: U.N. Posted: 05 Sep 2016 05:20 PM PDT By Emma Batha LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The world is set to miss by more than half a century a deadline for ensuring all children receive secondary education, the United Nations said on Tuesday, adding that 40 percent of pupils are being taught in a language that is not their mother tongue. World leaders agreed last year that by 2030 all girls and boys should be able to complete free quality primary and secondary education, but chronic under-funding is holding back progress, a U.N. report said. "This report should set off alarm bells around the world and lead to a historic scale-up of actions to achieve (this goal)," economist Jeffrey Sachs said in a foreword.

Agriculture investment yields growth and nutrition gains for Africa Posted: 05 Sep 2016 05:10 PM PDT By Isaiah Esipisu NAIROBI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - African countries that took early action in the past decade to invest in agriculture have reaped the rewards, enjoying higher economic growth and a bigger drop in malnutrition, a major farming development organization said on Tuesday. In a report, the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) said: "After decades of stagnation, much of Africa has enjoyed sustained agricultural productivity growth since 2005." That has helped push down poverty rates in places like Ghana, Rwanda, Ethiopia and Burkina Faso, it added. Countries that adopted the policies promoted by the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) not long after it was created by African Union governments in 2003 saw productivity on existing farmlands rise by 5.9 to 6.7 percent per year, the report said.

Brazil judge orders JBS CEO and others to step away from companies Posted: 05 Sep 2016 04:54 PM PDT BRASILIA (Reuters) - The Brazilian judge overseeing a sweeping graft probe of state-run companies' pension funds ordered on Monday that dozens of business leaders and financiers under investigation step away from their corporate roles, including the chief executive of the world's biggest beef exporter JBS SA. Federal Judge Vallisney De Souza Oliveira also ordered that 40 individuals under investigation in the case must also forfeit their passports, request prior authorization before traveling domestically and refrain from any activity in capital markets to avoid jail. ...

Serena Williams overtakes Federer for most Slam match wins Posted: 05 Sep 2016 04:51 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams now owns more victories in Grand Slam matches than anyone else in tennis' Open era, surpassing Roger Federer with her 308th.

New Zealand sevens guru steps down after Olympic flop Posted: 05 Sep 2016 04:46 PM PDT Legendary New Zealand sevens coach Gordon Tietjens announced his retirement Tuesday, just weeks after his side's failure at the Rio Olympics. During his 22 years in charge, Tietjens guided New Zealand to 12 World Sevens Series titles, four Commonwealth gold medals and two Sevens World Cup crowns. "It's fair to say that no one else will ever rival this record in rugby in any form of the game," New Zealand Rugby chief executive Steve Tew told reporters.

1,400 flee wildfire on Spain's Costa Blanca Posted: 05 Sep 2016 04:39 PM PDT Some 1,400 people were evacuated after a wildfire fuelled by intense heat roared through brush surrounding a popular tourist resort on Spain's Costa Blanca, officials said Monday. The blaze which broke out on Sunday near the Mediterranean resort of Javea, up the coast from the popular holiday spot of Benidorm, destroyed 320 hectares (790 acres) of land and several buildings, local emergency services said. "This is environmental terrorism, it goes beyond putting at risk our natural heritage, it directly attacks people," the head of the regional government of Valencia, Ximo Puig, told reporters.

Obama scraps meeting with Philippine leader: White House Posted: 05 Sep 2016 04:30 PM PDT US President Barack Obama has cancelled a planned meeting with Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte, the White House said Monday, after his Asian ally launched a foul-mouthed tirade against him. Duterte called Obama a "son of a whore" hours earlier, vowing he would not allow the American leader to lecture him on human rights. "President Obama will not be holding a bilateral meeting with President Duterte of the Philippines this afternoon," National Security Council spokesman Ned Price said.

Storm Newton strengthens to hurricane off Mexico's Pacific coast: NHC Posted: 05 Sep 2016 04:23 PM PDT Tropical Storm Newton strengthened into a hurricane on Monday, continuing its trajectory toward the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center. The storm was about 215 miles (346 km) southeast of the tourist resort of Cabo San Lucas at around 4 p.m. CDT (2100 GMT), with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (121 km), the NHC said. A hurricane warning took effect in the southern part of the Baja California peninsula, where the storm was expected to make landfall on Tuesday morning.

Ukraine draws Western ire for attack on 'pro-Russia' TV Posted: 05 Sep 2016 04:16 PM PDT Ukraine drew rare Western anger Monday after the studio of one of its most popular TV channels was set ablaze by protesters unhappy with its alleged support for Russia. The incident in the ex-Soviet nation highlights what critics warn is Kiev's pro-Western leadership's increasing intolerance of opposing political views. "Any physical attack on the media is unacceptable," the US embassy in Kiev tweeted on its official account.

Tietjens retires after 22 years as New Zealand sevens coach Posted: 05 Sep 2016 04:09 PM PDT WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Gordon Tietjens is retiring as New Zealand's rugby sevens coach after 22 years during which he played a major role in the development of a sport which made its Olympics debut this year.

Friend says ex-Guantanamo detainee weak from hunger strike Posted: 05 Sep 2016 04:08 PM PDT MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Former Guantanamo detainee Abu Wa'el Dhiab is weak from a hunger strike and could need to be hospitalized, a friend said Monday.

Top Asian News 11:05 p.m. GMT Posted: 05 Sep 2016 04:05 PM PDT HANGZHOU, China (AP) — China agreed to cooperate more closely with its trading partners on its politically volatile steel exports as leaders of major economies ended a summit Monday with a forceful endorsement of free trade and a crowded agenda that included the Koreas, Syria and refugees. In a joint statement, Chinese President Xi Jinping, U.S. President Barack Obama and the leaders of Britain, Japan, Russia and other Group of 20 nations pledged to boost sluggish global growth by promoting innovation. "The global recovery lacks momentum," Xi told reporters after the meeting. "We need to do more to unlock the potential for medium and long-term growth." There was no mention of a global stimulus or other joint action, which officials said earlier was unworkable because economic conditions vary widely from country to country.

Greek volunteers share UN refugee award Posted: 05 Sep 2016 03:52 PM PDT More than 2,000 sea rescue volunteers, who last year saved thousands trying to cross the Mediterranean to Europe, have won the annual Nansen prize, the UN refugee agency announced Tuesday. The Hellenic Rescue Team (HRT) will share the prestigious award with Efi Latsoudi, a human rights activist on Lesbos who helped provide a safe haven to thousands of refugees on the Greek island, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees said. HRT, represented by Konstantinos Mitragas, and Latsoudi, a volunteer at PIKPA village, "were both chosen for their tireless volunteer work during the 2015 refugee crisis on Greece's shores," UNHCR said.

The Latest: Nishikori returns to US Open quarterfinals Posted: 05 Sep 2016 03:49 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the U.S. Open (all times local):

As Spain nets 8 and Italy 3, Kosovo gets landmark debut goal Posted: 05 Sep 2016 03:46 PM PDT Spain put eight goals past Liechtenstein. Wales netted four against Moldova. Italy scored three in Israel.

Ex-Guantanamo inmate declares hunger strike in Uruguay Posted: 05 Sep 2016 03:45 PM PDT A former Guantanamo inmate resettled in Uruguay in 2014 has declared a hunger strike after being deported from Venezuela in a failed attempt to reunite with his family in Turkey. Jihad Diyab, a 45-year-old Syrian, has clashed repeatedly with the authorities in Uruguay since being resettled here as a refugee nearly two years ago along with five other former Guantanamo detainees. The six men have had a running dispute with the Uruguayan government over housing and living allowances, and Diyab says Uruguay is not doing enough to reunite him with his family.

Hermine spares much of East Coast but dampens holiday Posted: 05 Sep 2016 03:41 PM PDT By Laila Kearney NEW YORK (Reuters) - Hermine, a storm that raked Florida with hurricane-force winds last week, drifted far off the U.S. East Coast on Monday, sparing the Middle Atlantic states but forcing some beach closures. Hermine is expected to begin weakening on Monday night as it moves northwest and then "meander slowly" off the New England coast into Wednesday, the National Weather Service said. Hermine was classified as a Category 1 hurricane when it slammed into Florida's Gulf Coast on Friday.

Journalist charged in Venezuela after anti-Maduro protest Posted: 05 Sep 2016 03:38 PM PDT By Girish Gupta CARACAS (Reuters) - A prominent journalist and lawyer jailed on Venezuela's Margarita island was charged on Monday with money laundering, according to family and a rights group, following his arrest after publicizing a protest against President Nicolas Maduro. The incident came as the opposition has been stepping up its campaign for a referendum to recall Maduro, who says a coup is being planned against him. All those held in Margarita were released after a few hours except Braulio Jatar, 58, who was picked up on Saturday morning on his way to host his regular morning radio show, according to his family.

Security officer for USVI governor accused of drug smuggling Posted: 05 Sep 2016 03:36 PM PDT CHARLOTTE AMALIE, U.S. Virgin Islands (AP) — A security officer for the governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands has been charged with attempting to smuggle 21 kilograms (48 pounds) of cocaine aboard a commercial plane bound for South Florida.

Spain routs Liechtenstein 8-0 in Group G; Italy beats Israel Posted: 05 Sep 2016 03:33 PM PDT LEON, Spain (AP) — Diego Costa scored a goal in each half to lead Spain to an 8-0 rout of Lichtenstein in Group G of European qualifying for the 2018 World Cup on Monday.

Kosovo players beat clock to play debut World Cup qualifier Posted: 05 Sep 2016 03:25 PM PDT HELSINKI (AP) — Amid last-minute confusion about which players are eligible to play for Kosovo, soccer's newest national team started its first World Cup qualifier convincingly with a 1-1 draw against Finland, which has tried to reach the finals 18 times before.

Veiled Muslim mothers prevented from entering French school Posted: 05 Sep 2016 03:25 PM PDT Two Muslim mothers wearing headscarves were accosted and prevented from entering a nursery school on the French island of Corsica on Monday by two other parents, officials said. The two women, wearing Muslim headscarves, "were stopped by two men, two brothers, who thought it wasn't right that their children are not allowed to wear emblems of their religion at school and yet these women could enter with their veils," said local prosecutor Eric Bouillard, confirming a report in the Corse-Matin newspaper.

UN rights chief slams 'demagogues' Trump and Wilders Posted: 05 Sep 2016 03:19 PM PDT The UN human rights chief Monday launched a scathing attack on populist politicians like Donald Trump and Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders, calling for action to halt such "demagogues and political fantasists". Speaking in The Hague, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein said he was a Muslim whose role was "to defend and promote the human rights of each individual, everywhere". Last month, Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV) launched its campaign platform ahead of March elections vowing to "close mosques, Islamic schools and ban the Koran" if elected.

Newton becomes hurricane rushing toward Mexico resort Posted: 05 Sep 2016 03:14 PM PDT Tropical Storm Newton grew into a hurricane on Monday as it rushed toward Mexico's popular northwest resorts of Los Cabos, two years after powerful Odile wreaked havoc in the region. The US National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned that "preparations to protect life and property should be rushed to completion" in parts of the Baja California peninsula and that Newton would make landfall on Tuesday. The Mexican government issued hurricane warnings for the west coast of the state of Baja California Sur as well as Cabo San Lucas in its southern tip, a favored destination of American tourists.

Marshall Islands backs plan to curb aviation emissions Posted: 05 Sep 2016 03:14 PM PDT The Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean gave backing on Tuesday for an accord to curb carbon dioxide emissions from airlines in a widening of support to a first small developing nation vulnerable to climate change. At the weekend, China, the United States, the European Union and 16 surrounding nations such as Turkey and Georgia gave support to the agreement, raising momentum for a deal due to be finalised at a meeting of the U.N.'s International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in September. "All of us need to do our fair share – every country and every sector," Marshall Islands Transport Minister Mike Halferty said in a statement, urging other nations to follow.

Venezuelan journalist charged after anti-Maduro protest Posted: 05 Sep 2016 03:07 PM PDT CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A prominent journalist on the Venezuelan island of Margarita was charged Monday with money laundering and will remain behind bars after publicizing a protest against President Nicolas Maduro.

10-man Italy get Ventura-era off to winning start Posted: 05 Sep 2016 03:04 PM PDT Italy, reduced to 10-men, got their 2018 World Cup qualifying off to an impressive start by defeating Israel 3-1 in-front of a sold-out Sammy Offer stadium in Haifa Monday. The victory marked new Italian manager Giampiero Ventura's first win as Azzurri boss. Italy stunned the home crowd when Shandong Luneng forward Graziano Pelle tapped in a goal past helpless Israeli keeper Dudu Goresh in the 14th minute.

Mexico's Supreme Court overturns state anti-corruption laws Posted: 05 Sep 2016 03:03 PM PDT MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's Supreme Court has ruled unconstitutional two state anti-corruption laws that outgoing governors passed in apparent attempts to shield themselves from investigation.

Gabon's justice minister resigns as Ping calls for strike Posted: 05 Sep 2016 03:00 PM PDT Gabon's justice minister resigned on Monday, in the first high-level defection after days of violence following incumbent Ali Bongo's disputed re-election, as the opposition leader called for a general strike to "topple the tyrant". Despite Jean Ping's appeal for an economic blockage, the centre of the capital Libreville was its usual bustling self on Monday as France said several of its dual citizens were "unaccounted for" following clashes and mass arrests. According to an AFP count, post-election chaos has claimed at least seven lives in the oil-rich central African nation, ruled by the Bongo family since 1967.

UN rights chief slams populists, warns of bigotry Posted: 05 Sep 2016 02:54 PM PDT THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The U.N. human rights chief says U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump and Dutch nationalist Geert Wilders are among "populists and demagogues" whose tactics of communication smack of Islamic State group-style propaganda.

England haunted by Iceland loss: Allardyce Posted: 05 Sep 2016 02:52 PM PDT Painful memories of their humiliating Euro 2016 elimination by Iceland contributed to "nervous tension" during England's opening World Cup qualifying win in Slovakia, according to new manager Sam Allardyce. England needed a 95th-minute goal by Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana to secure a 1-0 victory over 10-man Slovakia in Trnava on Sunday in Allardyce's first match at the helm. It was their first outing since June's traumatic 2-1 loss to tiny Iceland in France and with Allardyce retaining many of the same players, he conceded it was likely to have been on their minds.

Trump, Clinton court Ohio as White House race enters final two months Posted: 05 Sep 2016 02:52 PM PDT By Steve Holland and Jeff Mason CANFIELD, OHIO/CLEVELAND (Reuters) - Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton took their bitter fight for the White House to the battleground state of Ohio on Labor Day on Monday, mingling with voters at a fair, a parade and a brewery as the race entered its final, frenzied two months. Trump, more accustomed to presiding over big rallies from a stage, plunged into a crowd at a county fair where supporters had built a replica of the wall the Republican nominee has pledged to build along the U.S.-Mexico border. "This has been an unbelievable reception!" Trump said at the Mahoning County Fair after exiting his SUV to shake hands with the crowd.

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