Yahoo! News: World News

---

• EgyptAir jet sent smoke-alarm warnings before crash
• Afghan Taliban leader in Pakistan likely killed in U.S. drone strike
• Islamic State calls for attacks on the West during Ramadan in audio message
• Some evacuation orders lifted in Canada's scorched oil lands
• U.S defense secretary apologizes after American charged in Japanese woman's death
• Four killed, 90 injured in Baghdad's Green Zone riots: hospitals
• Ariya Jutanugarn takes lead in Kingsmill Championship
• Taliban leader Mansour 'likely killed' in US drone strike
• Langer charges into Regions Tradition lead; Daly at 7 under
• NBA's 6-city tour lets US catch up in 3-on-3 basketball
• Hinchcliffe takes top seed in Indy qualifying with late push
• World's second-oldest female Bornean orangutan dies at Illinois zoo
• Top Asian News 11:01 p.m. GMT
• Pentagon: US airstrike targets Taliban leader Mullah Mansour
• Top US commander makes secret visit to Syria
• Obama, Iraqi PM want tighter security after Green Zone storming
• Funerals held for 2 killed in Friday protests
• Juventus beats AC Milan 1-0 in extra time to win Italian Cup
• Tuilagi tears hamstring, set to miss England tour of Aussie
• 1 dead in Chile protests as president speaks in congress
• Ex-PM Brown warns of Brexit message to the world
• Wearn wins in Georgia; Sagstrom breaks Symetra money record
• Lebedev stops Ramirez to unify WBA, IBF cruiserweight belts
• Brad Guzan to start in goal for US in Copa America tourney
• Uncertainty faces Van Gaal despite ending Man United drought
• Austrian election could produce first EU far-right head of state
• Bayern beats Dortmund 4-3 on penalties to win German Cup
• Ibrahimovic scores 2 as PSG beats Marseille 4-2 in Cup final
• Van Gaal, Mourinho keep mum over Man Utd reports
• Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes southern Taiwan: USGS
• Bone cement company accused of experimenting on humans
• International concern mounts over Venezuela
• Man mauled after entering Chile zoo's lion pen, 2 cats slain
• IS threatens US, tries to rally support in new audio message
• 4 charged in Paris police car attack; officer honored
• Holocaust survivor sings national anthem at Tigers game
• EgyptAir crash preliminary report will take one month: newspaper

EgyptAir jet sent smoke-alarm warnings before crash Posted: 21 May 2016 02:04 PM PDT By Tim Hepher and Ahmed Aboulenein PARIS/CAIRO (Reuters) - The EgyptAir jet which crashed in the Mediterranean on Thursday sent a series of warnings indicating that smoke had been detected on board, shortly before it disappeared off radar screens, French investigators said on Saturday. A spokesman for France's BEA air accident investigation agency said the signals did not indicate what caused the smoke or fire on board the plane, which plunged into the sea with 66 people on board as it was heading from Paris to Cairo. Egypt said its navy had found human remains, wreckage and the personal belongings of passengers floating in the Mediterranean about 290 km (180 miles) north of Alexandria.

Afghan Taliban leader in Pakistan likely killed in U.S. drone strike Posted: 21 May 2016 04:46 PM PDT By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States conducted a drone strike on Saturday against the leader of Afghan Taliban, likely killing him on the Pakistan side of the remote border region with Afghanistan in a mission authorized by U.S. President Barack Obama, officials said. The death of Mullah Akhtar Mansour, should it be confirmed, could further fracture the Taliban - an outcome that experts cautioned might make the insurgents even less likely to participate in long-stalled peace efforts. The mission, which included multiple drones, demonstrated a clear willingness by Obama to go after the Afghan Taliban leadership in Pakistan now that the insurgents control or contest more territory in Afghanistan than at any time since being ousted by a U.S.-led intervention in 2001.

Islamic State calls for attacks on the West during Ramadan in audio message Posted: 21 May 2016 01:27 PM PDT A new message purporting to come from the spokesman of Islamic State calls on followers to launch attacks on the United States and Europe during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, which begins in early June. Get prepared, be ready ... to make it a month of calamity everywhere for the non-believers ... especially for the fighters and supporters of the caliphate in Europe and America," said the message, suggesting attacks on military and civilian targets. The authenticity of the audio clip, purporting to be from Abu Muhammad al-Adnani and distributed on Saturday by Twitter accounts that usually publish Islamic State statements, could not be verified.

Some evacuation orders lifted in Canada's scorched oil lands Posted: 21 May 2016 01:03 PM PDT Authorities in Canada's wildfire-ravaged energy heartland have lifted evacuation orders on Suncor Energy Inc and Syncrude oil sites after rain and cold weather helped dampen the flames. Municipal authorities in the oil town of Fort McMurray lifted the mandatory evacuation orders on Suncor's base plant and Syncrude's Mildred Lake facility, as well as nearby camps that house oil workers, late on Friday. Suncor said on Facebook that a limited number of staff will be back at some of its sites on Monday at the earliest and that all will return "in a phased manner over the next few weeks," but it is unclear when it will restart production.

U.S defense secretary apologizes after American charged in Japanese woman's death Posted: 21 May 2016 12:29 PM PDT U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter called his Japanese counterpart on Saturday to express regrets after an American working at a U.S. military base in Japan was arrested on suspicion of dumping the body of a Japanese woman. The case in Okinawa has sparked a protest from Tokyo and could add to resentment of the large U.S. military presence on the island, where Japanese have long been upset by crimes committed by Americans. It also is likely to stir anti-U.S. sentiment as President Barack Obama visits Japan next week.

Four killed, 90 injured in Baghdad's Green Zone riots: hospitals Posted: 21 May 2016 06:30 AM PDT By Ahmed Rasheed and Kareem Raheem BAGHDAD (Reuters) - At least four anti-government protesters were killed and 90 injured when security forces ejected them from Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone, hospital sources said on Saturday. Iraqi security forces used live ammunition, rubber bullets, water cannons and tear gas on Friday to dislodge the demonstrators from the central district which houses government buildings, parliament and many foreign embassies. The toll, compiled from four hospitals where casualties were taken and Baghdad's central morgue, accounts only for gunshot wounds and does not include cases of suffocation caused by tear gas.

Ariya Jutanugarn takes lead in Kingsmill Championship Posted: 21 May 2016 04:44 PM PDT WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (AP) — Ariya Jutanugarn moved into position for her second straight LPGA Tour victory Saturday, shooting a bogey-free 6-under 65 to take the third-round lead in the Kingsmill Championship.

Taliban leader Mansour 'likely killed' in US drone strike Posted: 21 May 2016 04:34 PM PDT Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour was targeted and "likely killed" Saturday in a US drone strike in a remote area of Pakistan along the Afghan border, a US official said. The airstrike, authorized by President Barack Obama, also killed a second adult male combatant as the two traveled in a vehicle southwest of the town of Ahmad Wal, but no civilians were killed, the official said under condition of anonymity. "Mansour was the target and was likely killed," in the strikes, which occurred around 6:00 am (1000 GMT) and were carried out by multiple unmanned aircraft operated by US Special Operations Forces, the official said.

Langer charges into Regions Tradition lead; Daly at 7 under Posted: 21 May 2016 04:26 PM PDT BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Bernhard Langer surged to a four-stroke lead Saturday in the Regions Tradition.

NBA's 6-city tour lets US catch up in 3-on-3 basketball Posted: 21 May 2016 04:18 PM PDT ATLANTA (AP) — Gary Payton believes the United States is behind other nations in organized 3-on-3 basketball.

Hinchcliffe takes top seed in Indy qualifying with late push Posted: 21 May 2016 04:15 PM PDT INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — James Hinchcliffe posted the fastest four-lap average in Indianapolis 500 qualifying Saturday to take the top seed into the pole shootout Sunday.

World's second-oldest female Bornean orangutan dies at Illinois zoo Posted: 21 May 2016 04:13 PM PDT (Reuters) - A 54-year-old orangutan at the Brookfield Zoo outside Chicago has been euthanized due to worsening health problems, after becoming the second oldest female Bornean orangutan known to exist in the world, zoo officials said on Saturday. The zoo said in a statement the animal, called Maggie, died on Friday. Maggie, who had a reputation for curiosity and intelligence, was born at the San Diego Zoo in 1961 and gave birth to four offspring there before serving as a surrogate mother to two infant orangutans, the statement said.

Top Asian News 11:01 p.m. GMT Posted: 21 May 2016 04:01 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. conducted an airstrike Saturday against Taliban leader Mullah Mansour, the Pentagon said, and a U.S. official said Mansour was believed to have been killed. Pentagon press secretary Peter Cook said the attack occurred in a remote region along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. He said the U.S. was still studying the results of the attack, essentially leaving Mansour's fate uncertain. But one U.S. official not authorized to discuss the operation publicly said Mansour and a second male combatant accompanying him in a vehicle were probably killed. This official said the attack was authorized by President Barack Obama. Cook said Mansour has been "actively involved with planning attacks" across Afghanistan.

Pentagon: US airstrike targets Taliban leader Mullah Mansour Posted: 21 May 2016 04:01 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. conducted an airstrike Saturday against Taliban leader Mullah Mansour, the Pentagon said, and a U.S. official said Mansour was believed to have been killed.

Top US commander makes secret visit to Syria Posted: 21 May 2016 03:45 PM PDT NORTHERN SYRIA (AP) — On a secret trip to Syria, the new commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East said Saturday he felt a moral obligation to enter a war zone to check on his troops and make his own assessment of progress in organizing local Arab and Kurd fighters for what has been a slow campaign to push the Islamic State out of Syria.

Obama, Iraqi PM want tighter security after Green Zone storming Posted: 21 May 2016 03:43 PM PDT U.S. President Barack Obama and Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi agreed on the need for tighter security in Baghdad's fortified Green Zone after protesters stormed the area, the White House said on Saturday. At least four anti-government protesters were killed and 90 injured on Friday in clashes with security forces in the Green Zone, which is home to government offices and embassies, hospital sources said on Saturday. Obama spoke by phone with al-Abadi and a White House statement said they noted the need for talks so that "the Iraqi people can address this aspirations through their democratic institutions." Obama also commended al-Abadi for the steps his government has taken in finalizing an agreement with the International Monetary Fund and said it is important for the international community to support Iraq's economic recovery amid its fight against the Islamic State.

Funerals held for 2 killed in Friday protests Posted: 21 May 2016 03:39 PM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — Hundreds gathered in Baghdad's Sadr City Saturday as families held funerals for two people killed in protests a day earlier. The coffins for the two men were hoisted above the crowds of mourners before being driven to the holy city of Najaf for burial.

Juventus beats AC Milan 1-0 in extra time to win Italian Cup Posted: 21 May 2016 03:33 PM PDT ROME (AP) — Showing off his ability to shine in the most important matches, substitute Alvaro Morata scored in extra time as Juventus beat AC Milan 1-0 to win the Italian Cup on Saturday.

Tuilagi tears hamstring, set to miss England tour of Aussie Posted: 21 May 2016 03:31 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Manu Tuilagi tore his right hamstring in the English Premiership rugby semifinals on Saturday and looks set to miss England's tour of Australia next month.

1 dead in Chile protests as president speaks in congress Posted: 21 May 2016 03:25 PM PDT SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Violent protests broke out in Chile on Saturday as President Michelle Bachelet presented a state-of-the-nation report to Congress.

Ex-PM Brown warns of Brexit message to the world Posted: 21 May 2016 03:21 PM PDT Former prime minister Gordon Brown voiced his fears Saturday about the message it would send to the rest of the world if Britain quit the European Union. Brown, who was prime minister from 2007 to 2010, claimed around 500,000 new jobs could be created by opening up the European single market further to British firms. The referendum on June 23 will decide whether Britain stays in or leaves the 28-member EU.

Wearn wins in Georgia; Sagstrom breaks Symetra money record Posted: 21 May 2016 03:17 PM PDT MILTON, Ga. (AP) — Laura Wearn won the Gosling's Dark 'n Stormy Classic on Saturday for her first Symetra Tour title, and Sweden's Madelene Sagstrom was second to break the season money record.

Lebedev stops Ramirez to unify WBA, IBF cruiserweight belts Posted: 21 May 2016 03:16 PM PDT MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's Denis Lebedev stopped Argentina's Victor Emilio Ramirez in the second round to unify the WBA and IBF cruiserweight titles on Saturday.

Brad Guzan to start in goal for US in Copa America tourney Posted: 21 May 2016 03:14 PM PDT Goalkeeper Brad Guzan is set to start ahead of veteran Tim Howard for the U.S. national team in the Copa America tournament.

Uncertainty faces Van Gaal despite ending Man United drought Posted: 21 May 2016 03:14 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Louis van Gaal had little time to savor delivering Manchester United's first trophy since the Alex Ferguson dynasty ended three years ago.

Austrian election could produce first EU far-right head of state Posted: 21 May 2016 03:09 PM PDT By Francois Murphy and Michael Shields VIENNA (Reuters) - Austria could elect the European Union's first far-right head of state on Sunday, with support for Freedom Party candidate Norbert Hofer buoyed by a migration crisis that has heightened fears about employment and security. Opinion polls suggest the presidential race between Hofer and former Greens leader Alexander van der Bellen will be close-run. Austria took in 90,000 asylum seekers last year, more than 1 percent of its population, many of them shortly after it and neighboring Germany threw open their borders last autumn to a wave of migrants including refugees from Syria's civil war.

Bayern beats Dortmund 4-3 on penalties to win German Cup Posted: 21 May 2016 03:05 PM PDT BERLIN (AP) — Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Dortmund 4-3 on penalties in the German Cup final on Saturday to seal its 11th domestic double and give coach Pep Guardiola a winning send-off.

Ibrahimovic scores 2 as PSG beats Marseille 4-2 in Cup final Posted: 21 May 2016 02:44 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — Zlatan Ibrahimovic ended his Paris Saint-Germain career in style by reaching 50 goals in an outstanding farewell season as bitter rival Marseille was beaten 4-2 in the French Cup final on Saturday.

Van Gaal, Mourinho keep mum over Man Utd reports Posted: 21 May 2016 02:42 PM PDT Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal refused to discuss his future on Saturday amid reports that Jose Mourinho is on the brink of being appointed as his successor. Van Gaal saw United come from behind to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 in the FA Cup final at Wembley, giving him his first trophy at the club, but within minutes of the final whistle, media organisations including the BBC and Sky were reporting that his days at Old Trafford are numbered. Van Gaal has been under fire for months, with United crashing out of the Champions League in the group phase and then failing to qualify for next season's competition, but the Dutchman would not be drawn on his position in his post-match press conference.

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes southern Taiwan: USGS Posted: 21 May 2016 02:39 PM PDT (Reuters) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.0 struck 27 miles (43.5 km) east north east of Kao-Hsiung, Taiwan, on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said. The quake had a depth of 6.2 miles (10 km), USGS said. (Editing by Richard Chang)

Bone cement company accused of experimenting on humans Posted: 21 May 2016 02:38 PM PDT SEATTLE (AP) — Reba Golden hurt her back after falling two floors while building an addition to her house in Honduras. But when she returned to Seattle for a routine spinal surgery, she suffered blood clots, severe bleeding and died in 2007 on the operating table.

International concern mounts over Venezuela Posted: 21 May 2016 02:35 PM PDT International concerns are mounting over the economic and political crisis in Venezuela, where the military on Saturday was holding a second day of exercises ordered by embattled President Nicolas Maduro. With the oil-dependent country's economy imploding under recession and hyperinflation, public sentiment is backing Maduro's ouster. After deploying its Russian-made strike aircraft across Venezuela's skies on Friday, the military ran other units through their paces on Saturday, state television showed.

Man mauled after entering Chile zoo's lion pen, 2 cats slain Posted: 21 May 2016 02:26 PM PDT SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Two lions were killed after they severely mauled a man who stripped naked and entered their enclosure in an apparent suicide attempt early Saturday, authorities said.

IS threatens US, tries to rally support in new audio message Posted: 21 May 2016 02:26 PM PDT The audio recording reportedly featuring IS spokesman Abu Mohamed al-Adnani was posted online late Saturday evening after much fanfare by IS supporters on Twitter. The three cities are IS's strongholds in Iraq, Libya, and Syria respectively. The spokesman appeared to mock the United States, which is leading a coalition of countries in an air war against IS in Iraq and Syria, for failing to definitively defeat IS.

4 charged in Paris police car attack; officer honored Posted: 21 May 2016 02:09 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — Preliminary charges have been filed against four men for torching and violently attacking a Paris police car with two officers inside.

Holocaust survivor sings national anthem at Tigers game Posted: 21 May 2016 01:58 PM PDT DETROIT (AP) — An 89-year-old Holocaust survivor has fulfilled her longtime wish to sing the U.S. national anthem at a Major League Baseball game.

EgyptAir crash preliminary report will take one month: newspaper Posted: 21 May 2016 01:55 PM PDT A preliminary report into Thursday's EgyptAir crash will be presented in one month, the head of the Egyptian investigation team was quoted as saying by Egypt's state-owned Al-Ahram newspaper. Ayman al-Moqadem, the head of Egypt's Air Accidents Investigation department, said the report "will be published in one month ... and will include all the information gathered by the date of its publication".

You are subscribed to email updates from World News Headlines - Yahoo News. To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now.	Email delivery powered by Google
Google Inc., 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, United States