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• Violence rages in Syria as Kerry and Lavrov reach provisional deal on ceasefire
• Army claims advances in Libyan cities of Benghazi and Ajdabiya
• U.S. rejected North Korea peace talks offer before last nuclear test: State Department
• Missing radioactive material found dumped in south Iraq
• Defying Cameron, London's mayor to campaign for British exit from EU
• Fiji super cyclone kills 10 and raises fears of health crisis
• Bolivia rejects new re-election bid by president: media
• Top Asian News 12:46 a.m. GMT
• New Zealand city marks 5 years since quake which killed 185
• Ex-MLB player Navarro arrested in Japan for carrying bullet
• Standoff ends between doctors and Australian government
• Hamlin uses daring move to give Joe Gibbs a Daytona 500 win
• Niger 'Lion' leader hopes for poll win as opposition cry foul
• Majority of British business leaders back staying in EU, survey shows
• Voges builds big Australia lead over N. Zealand
• US women beat Canada in Olympic football qualifying final
• Bouchard beats Latvia's Sevastova in 1st round in Doha
• Bolivia votes on whether Evo Morales can run for fourth term
• Jude Law leads celebs highlighting refugee plight in Calais 'Jungle'
• Britain's most decorated pilot dies aged 97
• Arsenal, Barca resume one-sided rivalry in Champions League
• Morales looks set to lose Bolivia referendum on re-election: exit polls
• Australia 455-5 at lunch on day 3, 2nd test vs New Zealand
• Camera boost, virtual reality in new Samsung, LG gadgets
• Tourists flee Fiji after cyclone disaster
• Barcelona rivals falter, referee grabs headlines in Germany
• German interior minister hits out at 'unacceptable' Austrian asylum cap
• Fiorentina wins 3-2 at Atalanta, Roma beats Palermo 5-0
• US rejected N.Korea peace treaty bid: State Dept
• 17-year-old American Pulisic gets 1st start in Bundesliga
• Porto rallies to beat Moreirense 3-2 in Portuguese league
• Lyon's 3-match winning run ends with 1-0 loss at Lille
• Ronaldo misses penalty, Madrid loses ground to Barcelona
• Fiji scrambles to restore power as ferocious cyclone kills 6
• Uber driver arrested over deadly US shooting rampage
• Police arrest fan after incidents in Chelsea's FA Cup win
• EU, US suggest postponing Macedonia election
• Ukraine picks Crimean Tatar for Eurovision

Violence rages in Syria as Kerry and Lavrov reach provisional deal on ceasefire Posted: 21 Feb 2016 01:17 PM PST By Patricia Zengerle and John Davison AMMAN/BEIRUT (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Sunday he and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, had reached a provisional agreement on terms of a cessation of hostilities in Syria and the sides were closer to a ceasefire than ever before. Meanwhile, violence continued to rage in Syria. Multiple bomb blasts in a southern district of Damascus killed at least 87 people on Sunday, the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said, and twin car bombs killed at least 59 people in Homs, the monitoring group said.

Army claims advances in Libyan cities of Benghazi and Ajdabiya Posted: 21 Feb 2016 02:04 PM PST By Ayman al-Warfalli BENGHAZI, Libya (Reuters) - Military forces loyal to Libya's eastern government said on Sunday they had pushed back Islamist fighters in several areas of Benghazi, seizing the strategic port of Marisa. The Libyan National Army said it had also taken control of the town of Ajdabiya, about 150 km (90 miles) south of Benghazi, another city where it has been battling Islamist groups. Libya has been riven by conflict since the 2011 uprising against Muammar Gaddafi, as armed factions supporting rival governments in Tripoli and the east have fought for power and a share of the country's oil wealth.

U.S. rejected North Korea peace talks offer before last nuclear test: State Department Posted: 21 Feb 2016 12:30 PM PST The United States rejected a North Korean proposal to discuss a peace treaty to formally end the Korean War because it did not address denuclearization on the peninsula, the State Department said on Sunday. State Department spokesman John Kirby made the comment in response to a Wall Street Journal report that the White House secretly agreed to peace talks just before Pyongyang's latest nuclear bomb test.

Missing radioactive material found dumped in south Iraq Posted: 21 Feb 2016 06:36 AM PST By Ahmed Rasheed BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Radioactive material that went missing in Iraq has been found dumped near a petrol station in the southern town of Zubair, officials said on Sunday, ending speculation it could be acquired by Islamic State and used as a weapon. The officials told Reuters the material, stored in a protective case the size of a laptop computer, was undamaged and there were no concerns about radiation. Reuters reported last week that Iraq had been searching for the material since it was stolen in November from a storage facility belonging to U.S. oilfield services company Weatherford near the southern city of Basra.

Defying Cameron, London's mayor to campaign for British exit from EU Posted: 21 Feb 2016 02:43 PM PST By William James and Guy Faulconbridge LONDON (Reuters) - London Mayor Boris Johnson threw his weight on Sunday behind the campaign to leave the European Union, dealing a blow to David Cameron by increasing the chance British voters will ditch membership in a June referendum. In a move that electrified the referendum campaign by pitting one of Britain's most charismatic politicians against the prime minister, Johnson said Cameron had failed to deliver fundamental reform with an EU deal struck on Friday. Johnson, a political showman whose buffoonish and eccentric exterior is thought to mask a fierce ambition to succeed Cameron, said he loved European culture, civilization and food but that the European project was in danger of getting out of democratic control.

Fiji super cyclone kills 10 and raises fears of health crisis Posted: 21 Feb 2016 02:10 PM PST By Jane Wardell SYDNEY (Reuters) - Fiji began a massive cleanup on Monday after one of the most powerful storms recorded in the southern hemisphere tore through the Pacific island nation, flattening remote villages, cutting off communications and killing at least 10 people. Aid agencies warned of a widespread health crisis, particularly in low-lying areas of the country where thousands of the country's 900,000 people live in tin shacks, after crops were wiped out and fresh water supplies blocked. "Many people have been left stunned and confused about what to do," Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama said after declaring a 30-day state of emergency.

Bolivia rejects new re-election bid by president: media Posted: 21 Feb 2016 04:48 PM PST Bolivians on Sunday rejected leftist President Evo Morales' bid to seek a fourth term and potentially extend his presidency until 2025, local media reported. Already the country's longest serving leader, Morales lost a referendum 52.3 percent to 47.7 percent, according to Ipsos exit polls -- unofficial figures cited on private ATB television. It was the worst -- and first -- national political defeat for Morales, who has led the Andean nation for a decade.

Top Asian News 12:46 a.m. GMT Posted: 21 Feb 2016 04:46 PM PST WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Fijians were finally able to venture outside Monday after authorities lifted a curfew but much of the country remained without electricity in the wake of a ferocious cyclone that left at least six people dead and destroyed hundreds of homes. Officials were scrambling to restore services and assess damage in remote parts of the Pacific Island chain. Winds from Cyclone Winston, which tore through Fiji over the weekend, reached 177 miles (285 kilometers) per hour, making it the strongest storm in the Southern Hemisphere since record-keeping began, according to the Weather Underground website. The government imposed the curfew on Saturday night and lifted it at 5:30 a.m.

New Zealand city marks 5 years since quake which killed 185 Posted: 21 Feb 2016 04:46 PM PST WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Hundreds of people in Christchurch have gathered to commemorate the fifth anniversary of an earthquake which killed 185 people.

Ex-MLB player Navarro arrested in Japan for carrying bullet Posted: 21 Feb 2016 04:44 PM PST TOKYO (AP) — Former Major League Baseball player Yamaico Navarro has been arrested in Japan for concealing a bullet in his luggage.

Standoff ends between doctors and Australian government Posted: 21 Feb 2016 04:44 PM PST CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A 1-year-old baby of an asylum-seeking family from Nepal was discharged from an Australian hospital on Monday, ending a 10-day standoff between medical staff and the government over whether she should be sent back with her parents to the Pacific island nation of Nauru.

Hamlin uses daring move to give Joe Gibbs a Daytona 500 win Posted: 21 Feb 2016 04:41 PM PST DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — When he was in second grade, Denny Hamlin wrote a letter to himself wishing for a Daytona 500 victory.

Niger 'Lion' leader hopes for poll win as opposition cry foul Posted: 21 Feb 2016 04:40 PM PST Counting began in Niger's presidential poll Sunday in an election that has seen incumbent Mahamadou Issoufou promise a first-round "knockout" blow to his opponents, who are already crying foul after a tense campaign. A vast nation endowed with an abundance of uranium, gold, coal and oil but among the poorest on the planet, Niger is electing a head of state, as well as a new parliament, with Issoufou hoping for a second five-year term.

Majority of British business leaders back staying in EU, survey shows Posted: 21 Feb 2016 04:39 PM PST A majority of British business leaders plan to vote in favor of keeping Britain within the European Union when a referendum is held later this year, according to a survey of 672 company directors released on Monday. Cameron has called a June 23 referendum on whether Britain should remain in the 28-country bloc and said that he will campaign to stay a member. On Friday, he secured an agreement on reforms to the EU that he said would give Britain special status in the bloc.

Voges builds big Australia lead over N. Zealand Posted: 21 Feb 2016 04:36 PM PST Adam Voges was building a huge lead for Australia at lunch on day three of the second Test in Christchurch on Monday as New Zealand struggled to take wickets. Former wicketkeeper-turned-batsman Brendon McCullum became right-arm medium pace bowler McCullum as the recognised New Zealand attack failed to break through on a flat track. Mitchell Marsh was on right as Australia reached 455 for 5, leading New Zealand by 85 having added 92 in the morning session.

US women beat Canada in Olympic football qualifying final Posted: 21 Feb 2016 04:29 PM PST Washington (AFP) - Second-half goals by Lindsey Horan and Tobin Heath gave the United States a 2-0 victory over Canada on Sunday in the final of the North American Olympic qualifying tournament.

Bouchard beats Latvia's Sevastova in 1st round in Doha Posted: 21 Feb 2016 04:25 PM PST DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Eugenie Bouchard took another step in her comeback on the WTA Tour by battling to a 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (4) victory over Latvian qualifier Anastasija Sevastova in the first round of the Qatar Open on Sunday.

Bolivia votes on whether Evo Morales can run for fourth term Posted: 21 Feb 2016 04:24 PM PST LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — An influence-peddling scandal involving a former lover and a deadly incident of political violence dogged President Evo Morales as Bolivians voted Sunday on whether he should be allowed to run for another term.

Jude Law leads celebs highlighting refugee plight in Calais 'Jungle' Posted: 21 Feb 2016 04:17 PM PST British celebrities including Jude Law and playwright Tom Stoppard gave performances at the "Jungle" migrant camp in northern France on Sunday to draw attention to the plight of refugees facing imminent eviction. Law, the star of "Sherlock Holmes" and "The Talented Mr. Ripley", was spotted weaving his way through the mud and makeshift shacks to the Good Chance theatre, which was set up by British volunteers last year. Around 200 residents of the camp showed up to watch the performance by Law and a group of British actors, comedians and singers, including Tom Odell and Toby Jones.

Britain's most decorated pilot dies aged 97 Posted: 21 Feb 2016 04:13 PM PST Captain Eric Brown, a legendary Royal Navy pilot who flew 487 types of aircraft and survived 11 plane crashes, died in hospital on Sunday at the age of 97. Brown, known as "Winkle", was a world record holder, flying more types of aircraft than anyone else in history and making 2,407 landings on aircraft carriers. British Astronaut Tim Peake tweeted a tribute from space: "So sad to hear that Capt Eric 'Winkle' Brown has died - to my mind the greatest test pilot who has ever lived.

Arsenal, Barca resume one-sided rivalry in Champions League Posted: 21 Feb 2016 04:08 PM PST MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Arsenal and Barcelona resume their decade-long rivalry in the Champions League this week.

Morales looks set to lose Bolivia referendum on re-election: exit polls Posted: 21 Feb 2016 04:07 PM PST LA PAZ (Reuters) - Bolivian President Evo Morales appeared to have lost a national referendum that asked Bolivians whether the constitution should be changed to allow him to run for a fourth term, exit polls showed on Sunday. If it is borne out by official results, it will be a serious blow to Morales' socialist movement, which has slashed poverty in South America's poorest country but faced criticism over corruption scandals. (Reporting by Daniel Ramos; Writing by Rosalba O'Brien; Editing by Peter Cooney)

Australia 455-5 at lunch on day 3, 2nd test vs New Zealand Posted: 21 Feb 2016 03:54 PM PST CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — Adam Voges continued to tap a rich vein of form, and to frustrate New Zealand's bowlers, with a half century that guided Australia to 455-5 at lunch Monday on the third day of the second cricket test.

Camera boost, virtual reality in new Samsung, LG gadgets Posted: 21 Feb 2016 03:44 PM PST BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — To revive interest in smartphones, Samsung and LG are improving their cameras and embracing the nascent world of virtual reality.

Tourists flee Fiji after cyclone disaster Posted: 21 Feb 2016 03:40 PM PST International tourists began fleeing cyclone-devastated Fiji on Monday amid fears the death toll from the most powerful storm to ever hit the Pacific island nation is set to rise steeply. The official body count from severe tropical cyclone Winston stands at six but the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation reported at least 10 were dead, with fears for another seven fishermen missing at sea. It was the first maximum category five cyclone to hit Fiji and left a trail of destruction, flattening scores of homes and crippling infrastructure.

Barcelona rivals falter, referee grabs headlines in Germany Posted: 21 Feb 2016 03:38 PM PST BERLIN (AP) — Barcelona's main title rivals both faltered in Spain and a referee grabbed the headlines in Germany on Sunday when he stopped a game because a coach refused to leave the pitch.

German interior minister hits out at 'unacceptable' Austrian asylum cap Posted: 21 Feb 2016 03:32 PM PST Austria's decision to only accept 80 asylum seekers a day while letting thousands of others transit through sends "the wrong signal" and is "unacceptable", German Interior Minister Thomas de Maiziere said Sunday. Berlin fears many of these migrants are heading straight for Germany, where tensions are on the rise after the country saw an influx of over a million asylum seekers last year, putting huge pressure on Chancellor Angela Merkel's open-door policy. "It won't work if some countries think they can solve the problem by putting extra weight on Germany's back," de Maiziere told ARD public television, accusing Vienna of failing to carry out adequate checks on those being let through.

Fiorentina wins 3-2 at Atalanta, Roma beats Palermo 5-0 Posted: 21 Feb 2016 03:27 PM PST MILAN (AP) — Fiorentina kept its grip on third place in Serie A with a 3-2 victory at Atalanta on Sunday, while Roma maintained its challenge for the final Champions League place with a 5-0 win against Palermo.

US rejected N.Korea peace treaty bid: State Dept Posted: 21 Feb 2016 03:24 PM PST The United States said Sunday it received a North Korean proposal to discuss a peace treaty for the Korean peninsula but rejected it when Pyongyang refused to consider reducing its nuclear arsenal. State Department spokesman John Kirby disclosed the exchange when asked about a Wall Street Journal report that President Barack Obama's administration had secretly agreed to peace talks to formally end the Korean War of 1950 to 1953, days before Pyongyang carried out its latest nuclear test early this year.

17-year-old American Pulisic gets 1st start in Bundesliga Posted: 21 Feb 2016 03:22 PM PST Christian Pulisic, a 17-year-old American midfielder from Hershey, Pennsylvania, made his first start in the Bundesliga on Sunday in Borussia Dortmund's 1-0 win at Bayer Leverkusen.

Porto rallies to beat Moreirense 3-2 in Portuguese league Posted: 21 Feb 2016 03:15 PM PST LISBON, Portugal (AP) — FC Porto came back from two goals down to defeat Moreirense 3-2 and stay near the top of the Portuguese league on Sunday.

Lyon's 3-match winning run ends with 1-0 loss at Lille Posted: 21 Feb 2016 03:09 PM PST PARIS (AP) — Lyon's three-match winning run came to an end as defender Christophe Jallet and midfielder Clement Grenier were sent off in the second half of an ill-tempered 1-0 loss at Lille on Sunday.

Ronaldo misses penalty, Madrid loses ground to Barcelona Posted: 21 Feb 2016 03:01 PM PST BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo scored a goal but missed a penalty as Real Madrid was held 1-1 at Malaga on Sunday to fall nine points behind Spanish league leader Barcelona.

Fiji scrambles to restore power as ferocious cyclone kills 6 Posted: 21 Feb 2016 03:01 PM PST WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Fijians were finally able to venture outside Monday after authorities lifted a curfew but much of the country remained without electricity in the wake of a ferocious cyclone that left at least six people dead and destroyed hundreds of homes.

Uber driver arrested over deadly US shooting rampage Posted: 21 Feb 2016 02:45 PM PST A man arrested early Sunday on suspicion of shooting dead six people in the northern US state of Michigan was an Uber driver who may have been picking up fares just before the killing spree began. Uber confirmed that the suspect, 45-year-old Jason Brian Dalton, was a driver for the ride-sharing company, adding he had passed a background check and had no criminal record. "We have reached out to the police to help with their investigation in any way that we can," Uber's chief security officer, Joe Sullivan, said in a statement.

Police arrest fan after incidents in Chelsea's FA Cup win Posted: 21 Feb 2016 02:40 PM PST LONDON (AP) — Police arrested a man for throwing a lighter onto the pitch during Chelsea's FA Cup win over Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, while investigations continue into coin-throwing at visiting players.

EU, US suggest postponing Macedonia election Posted: 21 Feb 2016 02:35 PM PST SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) — European Union and U.S. diplomats have suggested that Macedonia postpone national elections scheduled for April 24.

Ukraine picks Crimean Tatar for Eurovision Posted: 21 Feb 2016 02:25 PM PST MOSCOW (AP) — Ukrainians have chosen a Crimean Tatar singer and her song about the mass deportation of Tatars under Josef Stalin as the country's entry for this year's Eurovision song contest.

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