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• U.S. warship sails near island claimed by China in South China Sea
• Almost 40 dead after migrant boat sinks off Turkey
• Turkey says Russian jet violated its airspace again, warns of consequences
• Germany's Merkel says refugees must return home once war is over
• Stage is set for Syria peace talks as opposition arrives in Geneva
• Israel would consider invitation to peace talks with Palestinians: spokesman
• South Korea's Choi clings to share of PGA lead
• Report counts some 2,300 journalists killed in past 25 years
• UK pilot dies after being shot down by Tanzania poachers
• 3 female chauffeurs win $130K each in discrimination case
• Syrian opposition vows not to participate if demands not met
• Ex-justice minister of France accepts honorary degree in US
• Hull, Nordqvist share lead in Bahamas; Jang aces par 4
• Turkey issues warning to Russia, claiming airspace violation
• Syrian opposition says it wants to make peace talks work, test Assad
• Montero gives Sporting 3-2 win over Academica to keep lead
• Natalie Geisenberger wins her 3rd luge world championship
• Five killed in Canadian avalanche were from Alberta
• UCI probing mechanical doping case at cyclo-cross worlds
• Roma beats Frosinone 3-1 for 1st win back in charge
• Takanashi of Japan wins 6th straight women's ski jump WCup
• At least 37 dead, including children, as migrant boat sinks off Turkey
• Armed man at Disneyland Paris to go on trial, terror link ruled out
• Messi, Suarez lead Barca back 2-1 over Atletico
• Pakistan wins toss, bats vs. New Zealand in 3rd ODI
• Greece's Golden Dawn rallies for Imia crisis anniversary
• At least 37 migrants drown trying to reach Greece
• French-speaking jihadist executes 'apostates' in IS video
• Peace talks in peril as more Syrians starve
• Angers beats 2nd-place Monaco 3-0 and goes to 3rd in Ligue 1
• The Latest: Aunt of drowned 3-year-old makes emotional plea
• Turkish police recover painting resembling Picasso's work
• Nine arrested as UK immigration protests prompt clashes
• Maduro's critics want to know: Is he actually Colombian?
• Zenit signs Russia players Kokorin and Zhirkov
• Djokovic faces Murray for sixth Australian Open crown
• Chelsea striker Bamford pens Norwich loan deal
• Masked gangs threaten attacks against migrants in Sweden: police

U.S. warship sails near island claimed by China in South China Sea Posted: 30 Jan 2016 01:07 PM PST By Phil Stewart and Nathaniel Taplin WASHINGTON/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - A U.S. Navy destroyer sailed within 12 nautical miles of an island claimed by China and two other states in the South China Sea on Saturday to counter efforts to limit freedom of navigation, the Pentagon said. China claims most of the South China Sea, through which more than $5 trillion of world trade is shipped every year. Pentagon spokesman Captain Jeff Davis said no ships from China's military were in the vicinity of the guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur when it passed near Triton Island in the Paracel Islands.

Almost 40 dead after migrant boat sinks off Turkey Posted: 30 Jan 2016 05:01 AM PST By Ece Toksabay ANKARA (Reuters) - Almost 40 people drowned and 75 were rescued after a boat carrying migrants to Greece sank off Turkey's western coast on Saturday, according to local officials and the Turkish Dogan news agency. More than one million refugees and migrants arrived in the European Union last year and some 3,600 died or went missing, forcing the EU to mull suspending its Schengen open-borders area for up to two years. The Turkish coast guard was continuing search and rescue efforts where the 17-metre boat carrying at least 120 people sank off the coast of Ayvacik, a town across from the Greek island of Lesvos, the Dogan news agency reported.

Turkey says Russian jet violated its airspace again, warns of consequences Posted: 30 Jan 2016 12:07 PM PST By Ece Toksabay ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkey warned of consequences on Saturday after saying a Russian SU-34 jet had violated its airspace despite warnings, once more stoking tensions between two countries involved in Syria's war, but Russia denied that there had been any incursion. In a similar incident in November, Turkey shot down a Russian warplane flying a sortie over Syria that it said had violated its airspace, triggering a diplomatic rupture in which Russia imposed economic sanctions. Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Major-General Igor Konashenkov denied that any Russian plane had entered Turkish airspace, and called the Turkish allegation "pure propaganda".

Germany's Merkel says refugees must return home once war is over Posted: 30 Jan 2016 09:29 AM PST By Andreas Rinke NEUBRANDENBURG, Germany (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel tried on Saturday to placate the increasingly vocal critics of her open-door policy for refugees by insisting that most refugees from Syria and Iraq would go home once the conflicts there had ended. Despite appearing increasingly isolated, Merkel has resisted pressure from some conservatives to cap the influx of refugees, or to close Germany's borders. Support for her conservative bloc has slipped as concerns mount about how Germany will integrate the 1.1 million migrants who arrived last year, while crime and security are also in the spotlight after a wave of assaults on women in Cologne at New Year by men of north African and Arab appearance.

Stage is set for Syria peace talks as opposition arrives in Geneva Posted: 30 Jan 2016 03:32 PM PST By Stephanie Nebehay and Suleiman Al-Khalidi GENEVA/AMMAN (Reuters) - A delegation from Syria's main opposition group arrived in Geneva on Saturday to join U.N.-mediated peace talks, demanding President Bashar al-Assad's government be made to comply with a U.N. resolution on humanitarian aid and human rights. "We are keen to make this negotiation a success," opposition spokesman Salim al-Muslat told reporters as the delegation arrived from Riyadh, ending weeks of uncertainty about whether they would come and the talks would happen. The 17-strong team from the Saudi-backed Higher Negotiation Committee (HNC), including political and militant opponents of Assad in the country's 5-year-old civil war, is expected to have a first meeting with the U.N. mediator Staffan de Mistura on Sunday, setting up the first peace talks in two years.

Israel would consider invitation to peace talks with Palestinians: spokesman Posted: 30 Jan 2016 01:35 PM PST By Ori Lewis JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel would consider a French invitation to peace talks with the Palestinians, but believes France has made a mistake by saying it will recognize a Palestinian state if the talks fail, an Israeli government official said on Saturday. "If and when we get an invitation to a conference, we will examine it and respond to it," the official, who declined to be named, said in a statement. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius told foreign diplomats on Friday that if the conference he proposes hit a wall, "well ... in this case, we need to face our responsibilities by recognizing the Palestinian state".

South Korea's Choi clings to share of PGA lead Posted: 30 Jan 2016 04:19 PM PST KJ Choi, chasing his first US PGA victory in nearly five years, closed with a birdie to share the lead after Saturday's third round of the $6.5 million Farmers Insurance Open. The 45-year-old South Korean shot an even par 72 to match American Scott Brown on nine-under 207 after 54 holes at Torrey Pines near San Diego. Choi, the most successful Asian male golfer in PGA history, has won eight titles on the US tour, the most recent of them at the 2011 Players Championship when he won a playoff over David Toms.

Report counts some 2,300 journalists killed in past 25 years Posted: 30 Jan 2016 04:08 PM PST BRUSSELS (AP) — In the last quarter century, at least 2,297 journalists and media staff have been killed for doing nothing more than trying to inform the world on war, revolution, crime and corruption. And killers continue to act with impunity, the International Federation of Journalists announced in a new report.

UK pilot dies after being shot down by Tanzania poachers Posted: 30 Jan 2016 04:02 PM PST A British pilot has died in Tanzania after his helicopter was downed by elephant poachers, the charity he worked for said Saturday. Roger Gower died on Friday and is thought to have been flying in the Maswa Game Reserve, located along the boundary of the Serengeti National Park. "Roger was killed while piloting a helicopter during a coordinated effort with the Tanzanian wildlife authorities to track down and arrest active elephant poachers," said a statement from Dan Friedkin, chairman of the Friedkin Conservation Fund.

3 female chauffeurs win $130K each in discrimination case Posted: 30 Jan 2016 03:48 PM PST MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge has awarded damages to three Minnesota women who sued after they were dismissed from their chauffeur jobs because a Saudi prince wanted only male drivers.

Syrian opposition vows not to participate if demands not met Posted: 30 Jan 2016 03:45 PM PST GENEVA (AP) — The main Syrian opposition delegation vowed Saturday not to participate in U.N.-sponsored peace talks with the government unless their demands are met, including lifting the siege imposed on rebel-held areas and an end to Russian and Syrian bombardment of regions controlled by opposition fighters.

Ex-justice minister of France accepts honorary degree in US Posted: 30 Jan 2016 03:32 PM PST MILWAUKEE (AP) — France's former justice minister has accepted an honorary doctorate degree in law and human rights from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Hull, Nordqvist share lead in Bahamas; Jang aces par 4 Posted: 30 Jan 2016 03:32 PM PST PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) — Charley Hull and Anna Nordqvist shared the lead Saturday in the season-opening Pure Silk-Bahamas LPGA Classic, and Ha Na Jang had the first hole-in-one on a par 4 in tour history.

Turkey issues warning to Russia, claiming airspace violation Posted: 30 Jan 2016 03:32 PM PST ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned Moscow on Saturday that it would be forced to "endure the consequences" if its jets continue to violate Turkish airspace, after Ankara reported a new border infringement incident by a Russian plane.

Syrian opposition says it wants to make peace talks work, test Assad Posted: 30 Jan 2016 03:32 PM PST By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) - A Syrian opposition delegation arrived in Geneva late on Saturday saying they were keen to make U.N. peace talks a success and test the government's intention to implement U.N. resolutions. Salim al-Muslat, spokesman for the High Negotiations Committee, said President Bashar al-Assad must release women and children from government jails and allow aid into besieged areas, but that there were no preconditions for talks. In fact, he is killing the Syrian people," Muslat told a scrum of reporters as the delegation arrived at their hotel in Geneva after a flight from Riyadh.

Montero gives Sporting 3-2 win over Academica to keep lead Posted: 30 Jan 2016 03:05 PM PST LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Substitute Fredy Montero scored a late goal for Sporting Lisbon to beat Academica 3-2 on Saturday, ensuring it kept the Portuguese league lead for another round.

Natalie Geisenberger wins her 3rd luge world championship Posted: 30 Jan 2016 03:02 PM PST KOENIGSSEE, Germany (AP) — Olympic champion Natalie Geisenberger of Germany won her third luge world championship on Saturday.

Five killed in Canadian avalanche were from Alberta Posted: 30 Jan 2016 02:57 PM PST TORONTO (Reuters) - Five men killed in an avalanche near the community of McBride, British Columbia, on Friday were from the neighboring province of Alberta, local officials said on Saturday. The victims, who ranged in age from 41 to 55, were among 17 people who were snowmobiling in four groups about 20 kilometers (12 miles) of east of McBride, a village near the border between the two Canadian provinces. The avalanche happened about 1:30 p.m. (2130 GMT) on Friday. The B.C. ...

UCI probing mechanical doping case at cyclo-cross worlds Posted: 30 Jan 2016 02:56 PM PST BRUSSELS (AP) — The UCI is investigating a possible case of mechanical fraud at the cyclo cross world championships.

Roma beats Frosinone 3-1 for 1st win back in charge Posted: 30 Jan 2016 02:28 PM PST MILAN (AP) — New Roma coach Luciano Spalletti earned his first win back in charge by beating relegation-threatened Frosinone 3-1 in Serie A on Saturday.

Takanashi of Japan wins 6th straight women's ski jump WCup Posted: 30 Jan 2016 02:25 PM PST OBERSTDORF, Germany (AP) — Sara Takanashi of Japan won her sixth women's ski jumping World Cup in succession on Saturday.

At least 37 dead, including children, as migrant boat sinks off Turkey Posted: 30 Jan 2016 02:19 PM PST The Turkish coastguard on Saturday recovered the bodies of women and children washed up on a beach after yet another migrant boat sank while trying to reach Europe, leaving at least 37 dead. In harrowing scenes reminiscent of the death of Aylan Kurdi, the Syrian toddler photographed lying dead on a Turkish beach in September, the body of a small child could be seen among those strewn over a beach near the town of Ayvacik in northwestern Canakkale province, an AFP photographer at the scene said. Another young child was found dead in the water, according to the AFP photographer.

Armed man at Disneyland Paris to go on trial, terror link ruled out Posted: 30 Jan 2016 02:13 PM PST A man who was found to be carrying two handguns as he tried to enter a hotel at Disneyland Paris will go on trial Tuesday on charges of possessing and transporting weapons and ammunition, prosecutors said. The 28-year-old man was detained on Thursday after the weapons, along with ammunition and a Koran, were discovered in his bag during a routine security check at the amusement park's New York Hotel. The incident comes as France remains on high alert after gunmen and suicide bombers killed 130 people in coordinated attacks in Paris in November.

Messi, Suarez lead Barca back 2-1 over Atletico Posted: 30 Jan 2016 01:58 PM PST BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Barcelona took a big step toward successfully defending its Spanish league title when Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez led its fightback to beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 on Saturday.

Pakistan wins toss, bats vs. New Zealand in 3rd ODI Posted: 30 Jan 2016 01:55 PM PST AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Pakistan won the toss and elected to bat against New Zealand on Sunday in the third one-day cricket international at Eden Park.

Greece's Golden Dawn rallies for Imia crisis anniversary Posted: 30 Jan 2016 01:52 PM PST Two thousand people joined a rally in Athens Saturday organised by the far-right Golden Dawn Party to mark the anniversary of the 1996 Imia crisis that brought Greece and Turkey to the brink of war. Black-clad party members held torches and waved Greek and party flags, shouting ultra-patriotic slogans, as they marched from the Golden Dawn's main office in northern Athens to the nearby Ministry of Defence. Police put the number of people at the Golden Dawn rally at 2,000 with around 500 counter demonstrators in central Athens.

At least 37 migrants drown trying to reach Greece Posted: 30 Jan 2016 01:51 PM PST ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — A boat carrying Syrians attempting the short sea journey from Turkey to Greece struck rocks and capsized at dawn on Saturday, causing at least 37 people to drown, among them several babies and young children.

French-speaking jihadist executes 'apostates' in IS video Posted: 30 Jan 2016 01:50 PM PST The Islamic State group released a video Saturday purporting to show a French-speaking jihadist threatening attacks against the West and executing so-called apostates and spies in Iraq. The footage, posted on jihadist websites, is said to have been produced by the IS media office in Iraq's Nineveh province, and shows young men testifying to have acted against the jihadists before being shot dead execution style. The French-speaker wears a beige mask and military fatigues and carries a handgun.

Peace talks in peril as more Syrians starve Posted: 30 Jan 2016 01:45 PM PST Syria's main opposition body threatened Saturday to quit UN-mediated peace talks before they even get going as the rising death toll from starvation highlighted the dire humanitarian situation in the wartorn country. The High Negotiations Committee (HNC) begrudgingly bowed only late Friday to US and Saudi pressure to at least show up in Geneva to test the waters for joining the biggest push yet to end a five-year-old civil war. "If the regime insists on continuing to commit these crimes then the HNC delegation's presence in Geneva will not be justified," HNC coordinator Riad Hijab warned in a statement in Arabic posted online.

Angers beats 2nd-place Monaco 3-0 and goes to 3rd in Ligue 1 Posted: 30 Jan 2016 01:37 PM PST PARIS (AP) — Captain Cheikh N'Doye scored a brace as Angers thrashed second-place Monaco 3-0 to climb to third in the French league on Saturday.

The Latest: Aunt of drowned 3-year-old makes emotional plea Posted: 30 Jan 2016 01:33 PM PST ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The Latest on Europe's migrant crisis (all times local):

Turkish police recover painting resembling Picasso's work Posted: 30 Jan 2016 01:25 PM PST ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish police and media say police have recovered an oil painting that looks like a Picasso in a sting operation in Istanbul.

Nine arrested as UK immigration protests prompt clashes Posted: 30 Jan 2016 01:24 PM PST Police in Britain arrested nine people Saturday as pro and anti-immigration protests in the English Channel port town of Dover spilt over into violence. The local Kent police said in a statement that one person had suffered a broken arm and five others suffered "minor injuries". Dover, one of Britain's main ferry ports and located on the southeast coast, is a prime destination among migrants at camps around the French town of Calais, 21 miles (34 kilometres) across the sea.

Maduro's critics want to know: Is he actually Colombian? Posted: 30 Jan 2016 01:20 PM PST A high-profile group of Venezuelans has called on the opposition-controlled National Assembly to investigate persistent rumors that President Nicolas Maduro is in fact Colombian, disqualifying him from holding the office. The letter -- with echoes of the challenges to the citizenship of US President Barack Obama -- carries 62 signatures, including those of a former ambassador, a leading businessman and some former military leaders opposed to Chavism, the leftist ideology associated with Maduro's predecessor, the late president Hugo Chavez. The letter asserts that Maduro, as the "son of a Colombian mother" and having lived in that neighboring country as a youth, is "Colombian by birth" under the Colombian Constitution.

Zenit signs Russia players Kokorin and Zhirkov Posted: 30 Jan 2016 01:18 PM PST MOSCOW (AP) — Zenit St. Petersburg has made a double signing of Russia striker Alexander Kokorin and winger Yuri Zhirkov as it tries to keep alive its hopes of retaining the Russian title.

Djokovic faces Murray for sixth Australian Open crown Posted: 30 Jan 2016 01:17 PM PST Novak Djokovic will target a record-equalling sixth Australian Open title and look to extend his supremacy over men's tennis when he plays Andy Murray in the final later on Sunday. The Serbian world number one and defending champion is hot favourite in his fifth consecutive Grand Slam final after pipping Murray to the title three times already at Melbourne Park. Should Djokovic win again, he will claim his 11th Grand Slam title and join Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg on the all-time list -- and inch closer to Roger Federer's record of 17.

Chelsea striker Bamford pens Norwich loan deal Posted: 30 Jan 2016 01:13 PM PST Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford joined Norwich on loan for the rest of the season on Saturday, the fifth time he has been sent out on a temporary deal from Stamford Bridge. The 22-year-old spent the first half of the season on loan at Crystal Palace but it ended in controversy when he said his spell there had been "terrible", a comment he later retracted with an apology. The former England Under-21 forward has yet to make a first-team appearance for Chelsea but he has played over 100 games on loan at MK Dons, Derby, Middlesbrough and Palace.

Masked gangs threaten attacks against migrants in Sweden: police Posted: 30 Jan 2016 01:06 PM PST Dozens of masked men believed to belong to neo-Nazi gangs gathered in Stockholm and handed out leaflets calling for attacks against young migrants, Swedish police said Saturday, amid rising tensions over the country's refugee influx. Swedish Interior Minister Anders Ygeman condemned the "racist groups which threaten and spread hate in the public space", adding that "one must respond strongly".

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