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• Islamic State video purports to show Paris attackers, threatens Britain
• Kerry to press China over North Korea, urge ASEAN unity over South China Sea
• Sanctions lifted, Iran's Rouhani heads to Europe to drum up business
• Syrian opposition says Kerry applies pressure over peace talks
• Netanyahu seeks to return Israeli army-evicted settlers to West Bank houses
• French minister says state of emergency will not last for ever
• Japan trade deficit falls in 2015 on lower oil import costs
• Blizzard puts big freeze on snow-challenged Washington
• 3 suspected cartel members nabbed in Mexico's Veracruz state
• Video shows Paris attackers committing earlier IS atrocities
• Australia names leg-spinner Zampa for New Zealand ODIs
• Burkina Faso arrests four ex-presidential guards for armory raid
• Rebelo de Sousa wins Portuguese presidential poll
• Portugal's new president demands financial discipline
• Porto needs own goal to give new coach winning debut
• New York rebounds from blizzard, D.C. stuck in snowy gridlock
• Burkina Faso detains 5 more soldiers accused in armory raid
• US official seeks support for European trade deal in Poland
• U.S. federal government in Washington closed Monday due to snow
• Center-right candidate wins Portugal presidential vote outright
• Swedish university closed after 'massacre' threat
• Juventus beats Roma 1-0 to keep up pressure on Napoli
• Madrid drops 1st pts under Zidane, Atletico leaves Barca top
• U.S. calls for anyone promoting election violence in Haiti to be held accountable
• Greece's Tsipras vows to implement pension reform at anniversary rally
• 2nd-place Monaco beats struggling Toulouse 4-0
• Jeff Thomson, Wally Grout join Australian Hall of Fame
• Pakistan wins toss, bowls in 1st ODI vs. New Zealand
• Impact, Drogba confirm his 2016 MLS return
• U.S. House of Representatives cancels voting on legislation due to storm
• AEK Athens beats PAOK 1-0 in Greek league
• France vows to maintain 'order' in Calais
• Bodies, survivors of Nicaragua ship accident flown out
• Guantanamo refugee in Uruguay released on domestic violence
• IS releases video of 'Paris attackers'
• Israel's Shimon Peres rushed to hospital with chest pains
• Murray guns for seventh Aussie quarter-final
• Washington's Metro system to run limited service on Monday: WMATA

Islamic State video purports to show Paris attackers, threatens Britain Posted: 24 Jan 2016 03:32 PM PST A video published on Sunday by the media center of Islamic State purported to show images and last statements of nine of the people who took part in the Paris attacks that killed 130 people on Nov. 13. The French Foreign Ministry declined to comment on the video. There was no immediate comment from the prime minister's office, and Reuters was not immediately able to reach officials at the Interior Ministry.

Kerry to press China over North Korea, urge ASEAN unity over South China Sea Posted: 24 Jan 2016 10:27 AM PST By David Brunnstrom VIENTIANE (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry began a visit to Asia on Sunday in which he plans to press China to put more curbs on North Korea after its nuclear test and to urge Southeast Asia to show unity in response to Beijing's claims in the South China Sea. Kerry started what will be a three-day stay in the region in Laos, the 2016 chair of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Sanctions lifted, Iran's Rouhani heads to Europe to drum up business Posted: 24 Jan 2016 10:35 AM PST By John Irish and Crispian Balmer PARIS/ROME (Reuters) - President Hassan Rouhani brings the case to Europe this week for Iran as a potential investment bonanza, after the lifting of financial sanctions brought his country of 80 million people back into the world of global commerce. Rouhani, a pragmatist elected in 2013 on a platform to reduce Iran's isolation, championed the deal under which Iran curbed its nuclear program in return for the lifting of U.S., EU and United Nations sanctions this month. On his first trip abroad since the accord took effect, he will lead a 120-strong delegation that includes Iranian entrepreneurs as well as the oil and gas minister and other government officials for five days in Paris and Rome.

Syrian opposition says Kerry applies pressure over peace talks Posted: 24 Jan 2016 10:47 AM PST The lead negotiator in the Syrian opposition said on Sunday it was coming under pressure from U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to attend peace talks in Geneva this week in order to negotiate over steps including a halt to air strikes. The opposition's High Negotiation Committee, which groups political and armed opponents of President Bashar al-Assad, has said it will not attend negotiations until the government halts bombardments, lifts blockades, and releases detainees - steps mentioned in a United Nations Security Council resolution passed last month. Negotiator Mohamad Alloush said Kerry, who met HNC officials on Saturday, had "come to pressure us to forgo our humanitarian rights ... and to go to negotiate for them".

Netanyahu seeks to return Israeli army-evicted settlers to West Bank houses Posted: 24 Jan 2016 10:41 AM PST Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday he would allow Jewish settlers evicted by the Israeli army from two houses in the West Bank city of Hebron to return once proper permits were in place. Israeli settlements in occupied territory, deemed illegal by most countries, are a fundamental issue in the stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process and a factor behind a recent wave of Palestinian stabbing attacks on Israelis. About 80 settlers were removed from Hebron on Friday a day after Defence Minister Moshe Yaalon withheld his required approval of their occupancy in apartments in a city where tensions between Israelis and Palestinians run high.

French minister says state of emergency will not last for ever Posted: 24 Jan 2016 01:15 PM PST The state of emergency in France needs to be extended given the current security threat but it will not last for ever, French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve said on Sunday. French President François Hollande said on Jan. 22 that he would ask parliament to extend by three months the state of emergency declared after the Nov. 13 Paris attacks that left 130 people dead, sparking a debate over civil liberties. "As long as we think that there is an imminent (terrorist) threat, we need the state of emergency," Cazeneuve told France 5 television.

Japan trade deficit falls in 2015 on lower oil import costs Posted: 24 Jan 2016 04:36 PM PST TOKYO (AP) — Japan's trade deficit fell to its lowest level in four years in 2015, the Finance Ministry reported Monday, as import costs dropped thanks to the collapse in oil prices.

Blizzard puts big freeze on snow-challenged Washington Posted: 24 Jan 2016 04:29 PM PST By Lisa Lambert and Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The blizzard that blanketed Washington over the weekend put the Congress and some local services on ice for the time being, reinforcing the U.S. capital's reputation for being easily snowed under. While New York and Philadelphia were getting back to business, Washington was not ready after an historic storm dumped more than 20 inches of snow on the city and nearly three feet in surrounding areas. Federal offices in the Washington area will be closed on Monday, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management announced late Sunday afternoon.

3 suspected cartel members nabbed in Mexico's Veracruz state Posted: 24 Jan 2016 04:03 PM PST MEXICO CITY (AP) — Authorities in Mexico say security forces have arrested three alleged members of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel believed linked to the disappearance of five young people in the coastal state of Veracruz.

Video shows Paris attackers committing earlier IS atrocities Posted: 24 Jan 2016 03:58 PM PST PARIS (AP) — New video released by the Islamic State group on Sunday shows the extremists who carried out the Nov. 13 attacks in Paris committing atrocities in IS-controlled territory while plotting the slaughter in the French capital that left 130 people dead and hundreds injured. The group also threatened to attack Britain.

Australia names leg-spinner Zampa for New Zealand ODIs Posted: 24 Jan 2016 03:56 PM PST SYDNEY (AP) — Uncapped leg-spinner Adam Zampa has been included in Australia's squad for next month's one-day international series in New Zealand, while in-form batsman Usman Khawaja has again been overlooked.

Burkina Faso arrests four ex-presidential guards for armory raid Posted: 24 Jan 2016 03:52 PM PST Burkina Faso has arrested four of seven members of its dissolved presidential guard who were wanted in connection with an attack two days ago on an armory near the capital Ouagadougou, the army said on Sunday. Burkina Faso is still reeling from an attack by gunmen on a hotel and restaurant on Jan. 15 that was claimed by Islamist militants and during which 30 people were killed, most of them foreigners.

Rebelo de Sousa wins Portuguese presidential poll Posted: 24 Jan 2016 03:49 PM PST A 67-year-old law professor and TV pundit, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, was the clear winner Sunday in Portugal's presidential election, with over 52 percent of the vote, according to a nearly-complete count. Rebelo de Sousa secured the post with 52.78 percent of the vote, far ahead of his closest rival, independent leftist Antonio Sampaio da Novoa, who won 22.17 percent, according to results from 97 percent of constituencies. Although largely ceremonial, Portugal's presidency has make-or-break power over the nation's fragile ruling alliance and the right to dissolve parliament in the event of a crisis.

Portugal's new president demands financial discipline Posted: 24 Jan 2016 03:39 PM PST LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A center-right candidate scored a resounding victory in Portugal's presidential election Sunday, warning he would use the largely ceremonial post to prevent the center-left anti-austerity government from worsening the debt-heavy country's financial health.

Porto needs own goal to give new coach winning debut Posted: 24 Jan 2016 03:37 PM PST LISBON, Portugal (AP) — FC Porto needed to be gifted an own goal by Maritimo's goalkeeper for new coach Jose Peseiro to have a winning debut in the Portuguese league on Sunday.

New York rebounds from blizzard, D.C. stuck in snowy gridlock Posted: 24 Jan 2016 03:14 PM PST By Frank McGurty and Ian Simpson NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Following a day of hunkering down, New Yorkers and Washingtonians surged back into the streets on Sunday after a massive blizzard brought much of the U.S. East Coast to a standstill, bringing a festive mood to both cities. Midtown Manhattan came back to life as residents and tourists rejoiced in the warming sunlight, digging out buried cars, heading to Broadway shows and frolicking in massive drifts left by New York City's second-biggest snowstorm in history. In Washington, where a traffic ban was still in effect, the recovery got off to a slower start, with the entire transit system closed through Sunday.

Burkina Faso detains 5 more soldiers accused in armory raid Posted: 24 Jan 2016 03:10 PM PST OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso (AP) — Burkina Faso's army says it has detained five members of a disbanded unit loyal to the country's former president who are suspected of involvement in a raid on an armory. One member of the unit was killed in an exchange of gunfire near the border with Ghana, an army spokesman said Sunday.

US official seeks support for European trade deal in Poland Posted: 24 Jan 2016 03:06 PM PST WARSAW, Poland (AP) — U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman was welcomed Sunday by Polish entrepreneurs as he worked to finalize a free trade pact between the United States and the European Union.

U.S. federal government in Washington closed Monday due to snow Posted: 24 Jan 2016 03:04 PM PST (Reuters) - Federal government offices in the Washington area will be closed on Monday after a blizzard over the weekend dumped more than 21 inches (51 cm) of snow on the U.S. capital, the Office of Personnel Management said on Sunday. (Editing by Mary Milliken and Sandra Maler)

Center-right candidate wins Portugal presidential vote outright Posted: 24 Jan 2016 03:03 PM PST By Andrei Khalip LISBON (Reuters) - Center-right candidate Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa won Portugal's presidential election on Sunday, an outcome that should help maintain political balance after a dramatic swing to the left in October's parliamentary ballot. In his victory speech, Social Democrat Rebelo de Sousa, 67, said he will work to promote consensus and repair divisions created in the aftermath of the previous election when the left ousted a center-right administration that imposed tough austerity under an international bailout in 2011-14. Portugal's president is a largely ceremonial figure but he plays an important role at times of political uncertainty - as have gripped the country since last October's inconclusive parliamentary election.

Swedish university closed after 'massacre' threat Posted: 24 Jan 2016 02:56 PM PST The University of Orebro in central Sweden said it would close on Monday after an anonymous threat raised fears of a planned massacre. "A threat directed against Orebro University has been made on the app Jodel," the university said Sunday on its website.

Juventus beats Roma 1-0 to keep up pressure on Napoli Posted: 24 Jan 2016 02:47 PM PST MILAN (AP) — Juventus closed in on another record as it beat Roma 1-0 in Serie A on Sunday to keep the pressure on leader Napoli, which won 4-2 at 10-man Sampdoria.

Madrid drops 1st pts under Zidane, Atletico leaves Barca top Posted: 24 Jan 2016 02:43 PM PST BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Real Madrid dropped its first points under coach Zinedine Zidane in a 1-1 draw at Real Betis on Sunday, while Atletico Madrid failed to regain the Spanish league lead from Barcelona after finishing goalless against 10-man Sevilla.

U.S. calls for anyone promoting election violence in Haiti to be held accountable Posted: 24 Jan 2016 02:41 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Sunday called for accountability for any violence related to Haiti's delayed presidential election, saying electoral intimidation and destruction of property were "unacceptable." "As in the past, the United States is taking great interest in how elections in Haiti are unfolding and expects that persons responsible for organizing, financing, or participating in electoral intimidation and violence will be held accountable in accordance with Haitian law," State Department Deputy Spokesperson Mark Toner said in a statement. ...

Greece's Tsipras vows to implement pension reform at anniversary rally Posted: 24 Jan 2016 02:20 PM PST Leftwing Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras, at a rally Sunday to mark a year in power, stood by a vow to overhaul the country's pension system despite fierce opposition. Pension reform "must go ahead, it's necessary," Tsipras said in a speech before around 4,000 supporters in an Athens stadium. Tsipras intends to put the reform bill to parliament early next month.

2nd-place Monaco beats struggling Toulouse 4-0 Posted: 24 Jan 2016 02:20 PM PST PARIS (AP) — With Paris Saint-Germain 21 points clear in a lopsided French title race, Monaco tightened its grip on second place with a 4-0 win against struggling Toulouse on Sunday.

Jeff Thomson, Wally Grout join Australian Hall of Fame Posted: 24 Jan 2016 02:14 PM PST SYDNEY (AP) — Fast bowler Jeff Thomson and wicketkeeper Wally Grout have been inducted into Australian cricket's Hall of Fame.

Pakistan wins toss, bowls in 1st ODI vs. New Zealand Posted: 24 Jan 2016 02:10 PM PST WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl on Monday in the first one-day international against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve.

Impact, Drogba confirm his 2016 MLS return Posted: 24 Jan 2016 02:08 PM PST Didier Drogba, the former Chelsea standout who joined the Montreal Impact last season, will return to the Canadian club for the 2016 Major League Soccer campaign, the team announced Sunday. Last season, Drogba scored 11 goals in 11 MLS matches and sparked the Impact into the playoffs. Fans had worried he might make a return to his former English Premier League side, possibly as an assistant coach, after he attended a Chelsea match with club officials last month.

U.S. House of Representatives cancels voting on legislation due to storm Posted: 24 Jan 2016 01:32 PM PST WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. House of Representatives will not vote on legislation on Tuesday and Wednesday because of the severe winter storm that hit the country's capital city over the weekend, according to Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy's office The next vote by the congressional chamber is expected on Feb. 1. (Reporting by Lisa Lambert and Valerie Volcovici)

AEK Athens beats PAOK 1-0 in Greek league Posted: 24 Jan 2016 01:28 PM PST ATHENS, Greece (AP) — AEK Athens defeated PAOK 1-0 at home on Sunday to strengthen its hold on second place in the Greek league.

France vows to maintain 'order' in Calais Posted: 24 Jan 2016 01:28 PM PST French Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve on Sunday vowed to maintain "order" in northern Calais, a day after dozens of migrants boarded a ferry triggering the temporary closure of the key port. "The government is completely determined to ensure public order is maintained in Calais," Cazeneuve said. A day earlier, some 30 to 40 migrants briefly boarded the moored "Spirit of Britain" ferry in the French port in an attempt to reach Britain, before police removed them from the ship.

Bodies, survivors of Nicaragua ship accident flown out Posted: 24 Jan 2016 01:24 PM PST Foreign tourists who survived when their ship capsized off an idyllic Caribbean island were flown to mainland Nicaragua Sunday with the bodies of fellow passengers killed in the accident. All 13 killed were from Costa Rica, which declared a day of national mourning for Monday. Nine bodies were flown to the Nicaraguan capital Managua from Big Corn Island, where the survivors and cadavers were taken after a frantic rescue operation by the Nicaraguan navy.

Guantanamo refugee in Uruguay released on domestic violence Posted: 24 Jan 2016 01:23 PM PST MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — The attorney for one of six former Guantanamo Bay prisoners who sought refuge in Uruguay says his client was released after a judge found insufficient evidence against him in a domestic violence case.

IS releases video of 'Paris attackers' Posted: 24 Jan 2016 01:20 PM PST The Islamic State group released a video Sunday purporting to show nine jihadists behind the November Paris attacks that killed 130 people, in which they threaten "coalition" countries including Britain. The video posted on jihadist websites is entitled "Kill wherever you find them", and shows four Belgians, three French citizens and two Iraqis said to be responsible for the attacks. The video, produced by IS's Al-Hayat Media Centre, describes the nine jihadists as "lions" who "brought France to its knees".

Israel's Shimon Peres rushed to hospital with chest pains Posted: 24 Jan 2016 01:15 PM PST JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's former President Shimon Peres was rushed to a hospital after experiencing chest pains, just a week after suffering a mild heart attack, his spokeswoman said Sunday night.

Murray guns for seventh Aussie quarter-final Posted: 24 Jan 2016 01:13 PM PST Andy Murray will be looking to put a medical drama involving father-in-law Nigel Sears behind him as he aims for a seventh consecutive Australian Open quarter-final on Monday. The British second seed rushed to see Sears in hospital after he collapsed mid-match collapse late Saturday while watching Ana Ivanovic, who he coaches. Murray, whose wife Kim Sears is heavily pregnant, was playing on the neighbouring Margaret Court Arena unaware of the emergency.

Washington's Metro system to run limited service on Monday: WMATA Posted: 24 Jan 2016 12:57 PM PST The Washington, D.C. area's Metro trains will begin providing a limited service starting at 7 a.m. on Monday, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority said on Sunday, adding that fares will not be charged. Also, the bus system will only run on 22 routes, and avoid hilly terrain, narrow side streets and other areas that could experience problems from the major blizzard that hit the U.S. capital over the weekend. The buses will run every 30 minutes, WMATA said in a news release.

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