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• Over 130 people still trapped in quake-hit Taiwan tower: official
• Syrians flee to Turkish border as Aleppo assault intensifies
• U.S. officials say North Korea may be nearing launch
• Syria warns Saudis against incursion, says will be resisted
• Iranian-British ex-BBC journalist is in Evin prison, relatives say
• Iraqi PM rejects idea of building security wall around Baghdad
• Ha Na Jang's late birdie leads to 1st LPGA Tour title
• Haiti leader departs as he came: amid uncertainty, disorder
• Western Sydney tops A-League but Brisbane wins big
• Top Asian News 11:30 p.m. GMT
• AP NewsBreak: Deal reached on provisional Haiti government
• Australian woman freed after kidnap by al Qaeda in Burkina Faso
• Militants free Australian woman kidnapped in Burkina Faso
• Jang holds off teen stars for first LPGA victory
• UK Labour leader backs staying in EU
• Neighbors begin vigilance as North Korea launch window opens
• North Korea rocket launch window opens
• Hundreds mourn Quebecers killed in Burkina attacks
• Torres scores 100th goal for Atletico in 3-1 win over Eibar
• Fiorentina fails to keep up pressure on leaders after draw
• FIFA candidates Prince Ali, Infantino claim votes in Africa
• Gasquet beats Brown to set up Montpellier final vs. Mathieu
• Leicester stuns Man City 3-1 to go 5 points clear at top
• England pack fronts up to delight new coach Jones
• 10-man Monaco beats local rival Nice 1-0 to keep 2nd place
• Leicester stuns Man City to stretch EPL lead, Spurs go 2nd
• Tunisia finishes Libya border fence intended to keep out militants
• El Salvador arrests 4 ex-soldiers in massacre of Jesuits
• Iraq's water minister judges only tiny danger of Mosul dam collapse
• Thousands march across Europe in anti-Islam Pegida rallies
• Guinea opens murder probe after journalist fatally shot
• Suicide bomber kills nine, injures dozens, in Pakistan city of Quetta
• Labour leader sticks to 'in' camp in Britain's EU debate
• Jewish group condemns far-right WWII remembrance in Hungary
• Somali officials: Suicide bomber may have blown hole in jet
• Jamie Vardy signs new contract with Leicester to 2019
• Syrian president's mother Anissa Assad dies aged 86
• UK-bound Iranian migrants rescued from small boat in Channel

Over 130 people still trapped in quake-hit Taiwan tower: official Posted: 06 Feb 2016 04:17 PM PST By Yimou Lee TAINAN, Taiwan (Reuters) - A total of 132 people are still trapped beneath the rubble of a Taiwan apartment tower that collapsed in a powerful earthquake on Saturday morning, a local government official said on Sunday. The total is much higher than authorities had first estimated when rescuers began combing the wreckage of the 17-storey building in the southern city of Tainan with sniffer dogs and acoustic equipment, looking for signs of life. Rescue crews believed 29 of those still trapped could be reached more easily than the rest who were buried deeper in the rubble, said the official from the Tainan city government.

Syrians flee to Turkish border as Aleppo assault intensifies Posted: 06 Feb 2016 10:35 AM PST By Mehmet Emin Caliskan, Lisa Barrington and Humeyra Pamuk BAB AL SALAMA, Syria/BEIRUT (Reuters) - Russian and Syrian government forces on Saturday intensified an assault on rebel-held areas around the Syrian city of Aleppo that has prompted tens of thousands to flee to the Turkish border to seek refuge. The assault around Aleppo, which aid workers have said could soon fall to government forces, helped torpedo Syrian peace talks in Geneva this week. Russia's intervention has tipped the balance of the war in favor of President Bashar al-Assad, reversing gains the rebels made last year.

U.S. officials say North Korea may be nearing launch Posted: 06 Feb 2016 01:32 PM PST By David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Satellite images taken this week of North Korea's Sohae rocket launch site show apparent fueling activity seen in the past shortly before a rocket launch, a U.S. think-tank said, as U.S government officials signaled that a launch could occur as early as Monday. North Korea has told U.N. agencies it will launch a rocket carrying what it called an earth observation satellite some time between Feb. 8 and Feb. 25, triggering international opposition from governments that see it as a long-range missile test. On Friday, U.S. government sources said U.S. intelligence agencies believed North Korea could be ready by the U.S. Super Bowl kickoff on Sunday, which will be Monday in Korea.

Syria warns Saudis against incursion, says will be resisted Posted: 06 Feb 2016 05:07 AM PST BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria will see any incursion on its territory as an act of aggression, Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem said on Saturday, days after Saudi Arabia announced it was ready to send in ground troops. "Any ground intervention on Syrian land without the agreement of the Syrian government is an act of aggression ... we regret that those (who invade) will return to their countries in coffins," al-Moualem told journalists. (Reporting by Lisa Barrington and Tom Perry)

Iranian-British ex-BBC journalist is in Evin prison, relatives say Posted: 06 Feb 2016 01:12 PM PST By Bozorgmehr Sharafedin DUBAI (Reuters) - The family of an Iranian-British former BBC journalist who was detained last week in Tehran were told on Saturday that he was in the capital's Evin prison, a friend told Reuters. Bahman Daroshafaei, 34, a translator and former BBC Persian service reporter, was detained on Wednesday at his home, according to the opposition website Kaleme.com. "His family went to Evin prison today.

Iraqi PM rejects idea of building security wall around Baghdad Posted: 06 Feb 2016 09:12 AM PST Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Saturday dismissed plans announced by the military this week to build a concrete wall around Baghdad in a bid to prevent attacks by Islamic State militants. "Baghdad is the capital of all Iraqis," he said in a statement. "There can be no wall or fence to isolate it or prevent other civilians from entering it." Baghdad Operations Command said on Wednesday that preparatory work for a security barrier was underway but provided few details.

Ha Na Jang's late birdie leads to 1st LPGA Tour title Posted: 06 Feb 2016 03:47 PM PST OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Ha Na Jang had to go the final 36 holes with the best player in women's golf to capture her first LPGA Tour title Saturday.

Haiti leader departs as he came: amid uncertainty, disorder Posted: 06 Feb 2016 03:44 PM PST PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Michel Martelly came to office promising a stronger Haiti following a messy election that provoked widespread skepticism. He is due to leave power Sunday at the close of his five-year term with few accomplishments and a legacy clouded by a new political crisis.

Western Sydney tops A-League but Brisbane wins big Posted: 06 Feb 2016 03:39 PM PST SYDNEY (AP) — Brisbane joined Western Sydney atop the A-League table by beating last-place Central Coast 4-0 in the weekend's 18th round.

Top Asian News 11:30 p.m. GMT Posted: 06 Feb 2016 03:31 PM PST TAINAN, Taiwan (AP) — Rescuers were searching late Saturday for more than 100 people still missing after a powerful, shallow earthquake struck southern Taiwan before dawn, causing a high-rise residential building to collapse and killing at least 14 people and injuring hundreds. More than 340 people were rescued from the rubble in Tainan, the city hit worst by the quake. About 2,000 firefighters and soldiers scrambled with ladders, cranes and other equipment to the ruins of the 17-floor residential building, which folded like an accordion onto its side after the quake struck. The spectacular fall of the building immediately raised questions about its construction, and Taiwan's interior minister said there would be an investigation.

AP NewsBreak: Deal reached on provisional Haiti government Posted: 06 Feb 2016 03:28 PM PST PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Top Haitian leaders negotiated an agreement to install a short-term provisional government less than 24 hours before President Michel Martelly was scheduled to step down, an official with the Organization of American States and local authorities announced Saturday.

Australian woman freed after kidnap by al Qaeda in Burkina Faso Posted: 06 Feb 2016 03:27 PM PST An elderly Australian woman kidnapped with her husband last month in Burkina Faso by a group affiliated to al Qaeda has been freed, neighboring Niger's President Mahamadou Issoufou said on Saturday. Issoufou presented the woman, Jocelyn Elliott, at a news conference in Dosso, southwestern Niger, and said authorities were intensifying efforts to secure the release of her husband. Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb said on Friday it had kidnapped the couple and would release the woman unconditionally due to public pressure and guidance from al Qaeda leaders not to involve women in war.

Militants free Australian woman kidnapped in Burkina Faso Posted: 06 Feb 2016 03:17 PM PST NIAMEY, Niger (AP) — Militants have freed an Australian woman kidnapped last month in northern Burkina Faso, a spokesman for the president of neighboring Niger said Saturday.

Jang holds off teen stars for first LPGA victory Posted: 06 Feb 2016 03:08 PM PST South Korea's Jang Ha-Na birdied two of the last three holes Saturday to capture her first LPGA title, holding off teen stars Lydia Ko and Brooke Henderson to win the Coates Championship. Jang, who made the LPGA's first hole-in-one albatross last week in the Bahamas, made her breakthrough at the same Golden Ocala (Florida) Golf and Equestrian Club layout where she had one of her four runner-up finishes last year. "It feels like a very long wait but it's really nice," Jang said.

UK Labour leader backs staying in EU Posted: 06 Feb 2016 03:05 PM PST Britain's opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said Saturday that staying in the European Union was in the country's best interests. The left-wing veteran, who has displayed a eurosceptic streak throughout his political life, said his party would make the case for a "social Europe" during the referendum campaign. Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron wants to finalise a renegotiation of Britain's terms of membership at an EU summit on February 18 and 19.

Neighbors begin vigilance as North Korea launch window opens Posted: 06 Feb 2016 02:57 PM PST SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea's neighbors began an uneasy waiting game Sunday, the start of an eight-day window for a planned North Korean long-range rocket launch.

North Korea rocket launch window opens Posted: 06 Feb 2016 02:48 PM PST A one-week window opened Sunday for North Korea's launch of a long-range rocket -- widely-condemned by the international community as a disguised ballistic missile test linked to its nuclear weapons programme. Signs that a launch was imminent were confirmed when Pyongyang on Saturday shortened and brought forward the launch window it had declared to UN agencies. The rocket, carrying an earth observation satellite, will now blast off between February 7-14 -- instead of the previous schedule of February 8-25.

Hundreds mourn Quebecers killed in Burkina attacks Posted: 06 Feb 2016 02:45 PM PST Hundreds of family, friends and dignitaries including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended funerals Saturday for the six Quebecers killed during attacks in Burkina Faso's capital. A funeral service was held in the morning for Suzanne Bernier, a retired school director, at a church in Quebec City. At a packed afternoon service, four members of the Carrier family and Louis Chabot were laid to rest in the provincial capital.

Torres scores 100th goal for Atletico in 3-1 win over Eibar Posted: 06 Feb 2016 02:41 PM PST MADRID (AP) — Fernando Torres finally scored his 100th goal for Atletico Madrid, helping his team come from behind to defeat Eibar 3-1 in the Spanish league on Saturday.

Fiorentina fails to keep up pressure on leaders after draw Posted: 06 Feb 2016 02:37 PM PST MILAN (AP) — Fiorentina failed to keep up the pressure on the top two in Serie A as it was held at Bologna to 1-1 after midfielder Mati Fernandez was sent off early in the second half on Saturday.

FIFA candidates Prince Ali, Infantino claim votes in Africa Posted: 06 Feb 2016 02:35 PM PST GENEVA (AP) — Two FIFA voters have defied African soccer leaders by endorsing rival candidates in the presidential election for Sepp Blatter's successor.

Gasquet beats Brown to set up Montpellier final vs. Mathieu Posted: 06 Feb 2016 02:29 PM PST MONTPELLIER, France (AP) — Defending champion Richard Gasquet remains on course to defend his Open Sud de France title after rallying to beat Dustin Brown of Germany 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday, setting up an all-French final against veteran Paul-Henri Mathieu.

Leicester stuns Man City 3-1 to go 5 points clear at top Posted: 06 Feb 2016 02:28 PM PST MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Leicester stunned Manchester City 3-1 on Saturday to bolster its bid to become the unlikeliest champion in English football history.

England pack fronts up to delight new coach Jones Posted: 06 Feb 2016 02:23 PM PST EDINBURGH, Scotland (AP) — "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" was resounding around an otherwise muted Murrayfield when England drove Scotland back in the scrum for a penalty, one final indignity for the beaten boys in blue.

10-man Monaco beats local rival Nice 1-0 to keep 2nd place Posted: 06 Feb 2016 01:51 PM PST PARIS (AP) — Ten-man Monaco overcame a sending off early in the second half to beat local rival Nice 1-0 and remain in second place in the French league on Saturday.

Leicester stuns Man City to stretch EPL lead, Spurs go 2nd Posted: 06 Feb 2016 01:49 PM PST LONDON (AP) — With a 3-1 win at Manchester City, Leicester showed why it really could be lifting the English Premier League trophy for the first time in May.

Tunisia finishes Libya border fence intended to keep out militants Posted: 06 Feb 2016 01:49 PM PST By Tarek Amara SABKEHT ALYUN, Tunisia (Reuters) - Tunisia has completed a 200-km (125 mile) barrier along its frontier with Libya to try to keep out Islamist militants, and will soon install electronic monitoring systems, Defense Minister Farhat Hachani said on Saturday. Libya's chaos since the fall of Muammar Gaddafi in 2011 has allowed Islamic State to gain a foothold there, and officials say militants who carried out two major attacks in Tunisia last year had trained in jihadist camps in Libya.

El Salvador arrests 4 ex-soldiers in massacre of Jesuits Posted: 06 Feb 2016 01:35 PM PST SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Salvadoran police have arrested four former soldiers wanted in Spain for the 1989 murder of six Jesuit priests in the Central American country, officials said Saturday. Five of the priests were Spanish and their killings sparked international outrage.

Iraq's water minister judges only tiny danger of Mosul dam collapse Posted: 06 Feb 2016 01:34 PM PST Iraq's minister of water resources on Saturday played down warnings that Mosul dam will collapse, estimating only a "one in a thousand" chance of failure and saying the solution was to build a new dam or install a deep concrete support wall. The U.S. military has warned that a collapse of the 3.6 km-long (2.2 mile) hydroelectric dam located near Islamic State-held territory in the country's north would be catastrophic. "The looming danger to Mosul dam is one in a thousand.

Thousands march across Europe in anti-Islam Pegida rallies Posted: 06 Feb 2016 01:29 PM PST A march by Germany's anti-Islamic organisation Pegida drew thousands to the eastern city of Dresden on Saturday with rallies in support of the movement also held in a string of other European cities. In Prague, around 5,000 people turned out for a Pegida-inspired march organised by two far-right groups, while in Amsterdam mounted police charged pro- and anti-Pegida groups and arrested at least a dozen people. The Pegida group had called for the Saturday rallies, urging supporters to march under the anti-migrant banner of "Fortress Europe".

Guinea opens murder probe after journalist fatally shot Posted: 06 Feb 2016 01:28 PM PST Guinean authorities have opened a murder probe after a journalist was shot and fatally wounded in clashes outside the offices of an opposition party, officials said Saturday. El Hadj Mohamed Diallo, 33, died on Friday after receiving a bullet to the chest in the capital Conakry. Prosecutor Sidy Souleymane N'Diaye on Saturday told reporters that "all light will be shed on the journalist's death".

Suicide bomber kills nine, injures dozens, in Pakistan city of Quetta Posted: 06 Feb 2016 01:17 PM PST At least nine people were killed and 35 wounded when a suicide bomber blew himself up near a military convoy in Pakistan's western city of Quetta on Saturday, police and hospital officials said. Pakistani Taliban spokesman Muhammad Khurasani told Reuters that the group, also known as the TTP, was responsible for the attack in the capital of the province of Baluchistan. "The suicide bomber was riding a bicycle close to a Frontier Corps vehicle," said senior police official Imtiaz Shah, referring to the branch of Pakistan's paramilitary forces targeted in the attack.

Labour leader sticks to 'in' camp in Britain's EU debate Posted: 06 Feb 2016 01:10 PM PST The opposition Labour Party will campaign for Britain to remain in the European Union in an upcoming referendum, its leader Jeremy Corbyn said on Saturday, after a dissenter from his party had suggested Corbyn might still join the "out" camp. A eurosceptic left-winger who voted "no" to Europe in a 1975 referendum, Corbyn initially refused to rule out campaigning to leave the bloc after he was elected party leader in September, but has since said Labour would back remaining.

Jewish group condemns far-right WWII remembrance in Hungary Posted: 06 Feb 2016 12:57 PM PST BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The Simon Wiesenthal Center has condemned a far-right commemoration in Hungary of a World War II battle in which speakers lauded a wartime pro-Nazi Hungarian leader.

Somali officials: Suicide bomber may have blown hole in jet Posted: 06 Feb 2016 12:49 PM PST MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — A suicide bomber is suspected to have set off the explosive that blew a hole in a jetliner, sucked the man out of the plane and forced the aircraft to make an emergency landing on Tuesday in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, Somali officials said Saturday.

Jamie Vardy signs new contract with Leicester to 2019 Posted: 06 Feb 2016 12:47 PM PST LEICESTER, England (AP) — English Premier League leader Leicester says striker Jamie Vardy has signed a new contract with the club until 2019.

Syrian president's mother Anissa Assad dies aged 86 Posted: 06 Feb 2016 12:44 PM PST The mother of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Anissa Makhlouf al-Assad, died on Saturday at the age of 86, state media reported. The former first lady and widow of ex-president Hafez al-Assad died in a hospital in the capital Damascus, the official SANA news agency reported. The agency did not give a cause of death, but according to sources who were close to Anissa she had been ill for many years and had often travelled to Germany for treatment prior to 2012.

UK-bound Iranian migrants rescued from small boat in Channel Posted: 06 Feb 2016 12:44 PM PST Four Iranian migrants making a rare attempt to reach Britain by boat from France on Saturday were rescued in the nick of time after their vessel took on water and was close to capsizing, officials said. Rescuers were only alerted after one of the migrants made it back to the beach at Sangatte in northern France before dawn. "Around 5:30 am (0430 GMT), a migrant on the beach at Sangatte in a hypothermic condition requested help and indicated that he had been on a boat with four other people," local authorities in the Pas-de-Calais region of northern France told AFP.

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