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• Syrian and Russian aircraft step up bombing of Aleppo city: monitor
• Exclusive: Saudi reform plan approved by top economic council
• American journalist, translator killed in Afghanistan
• Quick count shows Peru's Kuczynski slightly ahead of Fujimori
• Passenger, goods trains crash in Belgium
• Money from Afghanistan's 'conflict jewels' fuels war: activists
• Human head, fire mark Mexico elections
• Denisov out as Russia draws with Serbia in Euro 2016 warmup
• Mayoral races in Italy's 5 biggest cities head to runoffs
• Spinners and Warner shine as Australia beats West Indies
• Nigeria's Buhari heads to London for ear infection treatment
• Venezuela opens Group C with 1-0 win over 10-man Jamaica
• Anti-establishment candidate leads Rome mayoral race
• Muti returns to La Scala stage for 1st time in 11 years
• Warner half century as Australia thrash Windies
• Islamic State kills dozens of its own in hunt for spies
• Tropical Storm Colin threatens Florida, southeastern U.S.
• Day undaunted by another letdown at the Memorial
• Scott McCarron wins PGA Tour Champions event in Iowa
• Dominic Bozzelli wins first Web.com Tour title
• Rio rolls out new light rail trains ahead of Olympics
• US journalist David Gilkey, translator killed in Afghanistan: NPR
• U.S. Navy sailor arrested in Okinawa on suspicion of drunken driving: U.S. forces
• Nigeria's Buhari to take 10-day holiday and see London doctor over ear infection: statement
• Peru vote neck-and-neck after Fujimori lead slips
• Peru vote shaped by ex-leader's legacy goes down to wire
• Global experts assess Poland's threatened pristine forest
• Cleanup underway after Oregon train carrying oil derailed
• Romanians vote for mayors in ballot overshadowed by graft
• Peru presidential race in dead heat: exit polls
• Old Trafford gives Mourinho raucous welcome
• The Latest: Exit polls show Kuczynski with slim lead in Peru
• Argentina kicks off Copa America with Messi concerns
• Fan shot outside Central African Republic stadium at game
• Turkey beats Slovenia 1-0 in warmup for Euro 2016
• One dead, thousands evacuated after blast at Sri Lankan armory
• Protests in Turkey against lifting of lawmakers' immunity

Syrian and Russian aircraft step up bombing of Aleppo city: monitor Posted: 05 Jun 2016 12:01 PM PDT By Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN (Reuters) - Nearly 50 air strikes hit rebel-held areas in and around the Syrian city of Aleppo on Sunday in some of the heaviest recent raids by Russian and Syrian government aircraft, residents and a monitoring group said. The group, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, also said an unidentified war plane had crashed in countryside south of Aleppo, in an area where Islamist rebel fighters are battling the Syrian army and Iranian-backed forces. The monitor said dozens of barrel bombs - oil drums or cylinders packed with explosives and shrapnel- were dropped by helicopter on densely populated districts.

Exclusive: Saudi reform plan approved by top economic council Posted: 05 Jun 2016 01:20 PM PDT By Angus McDowall RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's National Transformation Plan, a pivotal element of the "Vision 2030" reforms announced in April by Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, will be put before the cabinet for approval on Monday, a senior Saudi source told Reuters. The plan is expected to flesh out sector-by-sector details of the implementation of Prince Mohammed's program, which is intended to restructure the kingdom's entire economy and make it less dependent on oil revenue. "The Council of Economic and Development Affairs has approved the final draft of the National Transformation Plan, which is one of the plans adopted and part of the 2030 vision, which was launched and adopted by the Saudi deputy crown prince, president of CEDA," the source said.

American journalist, translator killed in Afghanistan Posted: 05 Jun 2016 03:02 PM PDT By Zainullah Stanekzai and Josh Smith LASHKAR GAH/KABUL, Afghanistan (Reuters) - A veteran American photojournalist and a translator working for NPR were killed while accompanying Afghan troops in southern Afghanistan on Sunday, NPR and military officials said. NPR's David Gilkey and Afghan translator Zabihullah Tamanna were in an Afghan army Humvee traveling between the provincial capital of Helmand province, Lashkar Gah, and Marjah, when their vehicle was struck by an 82mm rocket during a Taliban ambush, Shakil Ahmad Tasal, a spokesman for the Afghan army's 205th Atal Corps told Reuters.

Quick count shows Peru's Kuczynski slightly ahead of Fujimori Posted: 05 Jun 2016 03:42 PM PDT LIMA (Reuters) - Polling firm Ipsos said a quick count of 84.5 percent of sample ballots in Peru's presidential election showed Pedro Pablo Kuczynski won 50.9 percent of votes compared to Keiko Fujimori's 49.1 percent in Peru's presidential election on Sunday. Polling company GfK said Kuczynski likely won 51.5 percent of votes and Fujimori 48.5 percent with 77 percent of sample ballots counted. (Reporting By Teresa Cespedes; Editing by Bill Rigby)

Passenger, goods trains crash in Belgium Posted: 05 Jun 2016 04:21 PM PDT A passenger train crashed into the back of a goods train in the Belgian town of Hermalle-sous-Huy late on Sunday and there were casualties, a spokesman for the Belgian railway infrastructure manager Infrabel said. The passenger train crashed into the back of the goods train," the spokesman, Frederic Sacre, was quoted as saying by Belga news agency.

Money from Afghanistan's 'conflict jewels' fuels war: activists Posted: 05 Jun 2016 04:05 PM PDT By Josh Smith and Mirwais Harooni KABUL (Reuters) - The illegal mining of some of Afghanistan's most important minerals is funneling millions of dollars into the hands of insurgents and corrupt warlords, according to activists and officials who say the money is fuelling the conflict. The mountains of Afghanistan hold as much as $1 trillion to $3 trillion in mineral resources, according to estimates by the U.S. and Afghan governments, including world-famous lapis lazuli, a deep blue, semi-precious stone that has been mined in northern Afghanistan's Badakhshan province for thousands of years. "In the current circumstances, where 50 percent of the mining revenue is going to the Taliban, and before that it was going to armed groups, by any reasonable definition lapis is a conflict mineral," said Stephen Carter, a researcher for Global Witness, a non-profit watchdog that investigates the links between natural resources, corruption and conflict.

Human head, fire mark Mexico elections Posted: 05 Jun 2016 04:43 PM PDT Mexico's ruling party sought to keep key governorships in local elections Sunday, with focus on a state where a head was dumped near a polling place and a mayor's house was torched. Several acts of violence were reported in the oil-rich eastern state of Veracruz, which has been led by President Enrique Pena Nieto's Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) for over 80 years. Veracruz is the biggest trophy among 12 states choosing new governors in a vote considered as a test for the PRI's hopes of keeping the presidency in the 2018 presidential election.

Denisov out as Russia draws with Serbia in Euro 2016 warmup Posted: 05 Jun 2016 04:35 PM PDT MONTE CARLO, Monaco (AP) — Russia midfielder Igor Denisov will miss the European Championship after he suffered an injury in the team's last warmup match, a 1-1 draw with Serbia on Sunday.

Mayoral races in Italy's 5 biggest cities head to runoffs Posted: 05 Jun 2016 04:30 PM PDT MILAN (AP) — Mayoral races on Sunday in Italy's five biggest cities, including the capital Rome, appeared headed to runoffs after no candidate managed the 50-percent hurdle needed to win outright, exit polls and early returns indicated.

Spinners and Warner shine as Australia beats West Indies Posted: 05 Jun 2016 04:15 PM PDT GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Spinners Nathan Lyon and Adam Zampa took three wickets each, and David Warner hit a run-a-ball 55, as Australia romped to a six-wicket victory over West Indies on Sunday in the second match of the one-day cricket international tri-series.

Nigeria's Buhari heads to London for ear infection treatment Posted: 05 Jun 2016 04:09 PM PDT Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will take the next 10 days off work to undergo treatment for an ear infection in London, an official statement from his office said Sunday. "President Buhari will take 10 days off and travel to London from Monday June 6th, to rest," according to the statement signed by his spokesman Femi Adesina. Buhari has been examined by his personal physician and a specialist in Abuja and both doctors "recommended further evaluation purely as a precaution," the statement added.

Venezuela opens Group C with 1-0 win over 10-man Jamaica Posted: 05 Jun 2016 04:05 PM PDT CHICAGO (AP) — Josef Martinez slotted a left-footed shot under goalkeeper Andre Blake in the 15th minute and Venezuela beat 10-man Jamaica 1-0 in their Group C opener in the Copa America tournament Sunday.

Anti-establishment candidate leads Rome mayoral race Posted: 05 Jun 2016 04:01 PM PDT The anti-establishment Five Star party's Virginia Raggi easily took the lead in the first round of the Rome mayoral race Sunday, exit polls showed, dealing a setback to Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's ruling party. Rome was considered the main prize in a battle for municipal seats across the country Sunday, in local polls widely seen as a test for Renzi. Eyes were also trained on the mayoral election in Milan, where centre-left candidate Giuseppe Sala took the lead with 38 to 42 percent, in line with pre-poll expectations, according to La7.

Muti returns to La Scala stage for 1st time in 11 years Posted: 05 Jun 2016 04:00 PM PDT MILAN (AP) — Riccardo Muti received two standing ovations upon his return to La Scala's stage Sunday after an 11-year absence, not to conduct this time but to discuss his nearly two decades as music director at the fabled opera house.

Warner half century as Australia thrash Windies Posted: 05 Jun 2016 03:57 PM PDT Australia wobbled near the finish yet still made an immediate statement in their opening match of the Tri-Nation Series at the Guyana National Stadium on Sunday, whipping the West Indies by six wickets in the second fixture of the tournament. Put in to bat on a pitch that once again made strokeplay difficult, the West Indies collapsed from the relative comfort of 50 for one to be dismissed for 116 off just 32.3 overs, losing the last nine wickets for only 66 runs on the way their lowest-ever total in a One-Day International against Australia in the Caribbean. Australia then wasted little time in getting to the modest target, David Warner stroking an unbeaten 55 to ensure that the scheduled day/night fixture was over with almost 25 overs to spare despite the loss of three wickets for seven runs with the end in sight.

Islamic State kills dozens of its own in hunt for spies Posted: 05 Jun 2016 03:57 PM PDT BAGHDAD (AP) — In March, a senior commander with the Islamic State group was driving through northern Syria on orders to lead militants in the fighting there when a drone blasted his vehicle to oblivion.

Tropical Storm Colin threatens Florida, southeastern U.S. Posted: 05 Jun 2016 03:55 PM PDT (Reuters) - A tropical depression threatening Florida and parts of the southeastern United States with severe thunderstorms was upgraded on Sunday to Tropical Storm Colin by the U.S. National Hurricane Center. The storm is expected to hit Florida's Gulf Coast by Monday, with rain already drenching parts of the southeastern United States on Sunday afternoon. Forecasters warned of severe thunderstorms along the East Coast and issued a tropical storm warning for Florida's Gulf Coast.

Day undaunted by another letdown at the Memorial Posted: 05 Jun 2016 03:48 PM PDT DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) — Jason Day started the final round three shots behind the leaders and poised to crack the top 25 at the Memorial for the first time. In the end, though, it was more of the same in the Australian's adopted hometown.

Scott McCarron wins PGA Tour Champions event in Iowa Posted: 05 Jun 2016 03:40 PM PDT DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Marriage has made Scott McCarron a much better golfer.

Dominic Bozzelli wins first Web.com Tour title Posted: 05 Jun 2016 03:36 PM PDT PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic (AP) — Dominic Bozzelli won the inaugural Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship on Sunday for his first Web.com Tour title.

Rio rolls out new light rail trains ahead of Olympics Posted: 05 Jun 2016 03:33 PM PDT Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes on Sunday inaugurated a light rail transport system just ahead of the Olympic Games, and was met by demonstrators who oppose heavy Games spending and Brazil's interim government. The 28-kilometer (17.4-mile) VLT, as it is known, runs from the downtown and port areas to Santos Dumont Airport, as Rio scrambles to ready for the first Olympics to be held in South America.

US journalist David Gilkey, translator killed in Afghanistan: NPR Posted: 05 Jun 2016 03:18 PM PDT American journalist David Gilkey and his Afghan translator were killed Sunday while traveling with an Afghan army unit that came under fire in southern Helmand province, National Public Radio announced. The translator was identified as Zabihullah Tamanna. Two other journalists traveling with Gilkey, named as reporter Tom Bowman and producer Monika Evstatieva, were unharmed.

U.S. Navy sailor arrested in Okinawa on suspicion of drunken driving: U.S. forces Posted: 05 Jun 2016 03:18 PM PDT A U.S. Navy sailor stationed on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa has been detained by Japanese police on suspicion of drunken driving, U.S. Forces-Japan said, in an incident likely to fuel further resentment of the heavy U.S. military presence in the region. The statement, seen by Reuters on Sunday, said a vehicle driven by the sailor had been involved in a "serious three-car accident with injuries" on Saturday and that U.S. Navy officials were fully cooperating with police in Okinawa. The sailor is in Japanese police custody for suspicion of driving while intoxicated, and we are cooperating fully with this investigation," said Lt. Gen. John Dolan, the U.S. Forces, Japan commander.

Nigeria's Buhari to take 10-day holiday and see London doctor over ear infection: statement Posted: 05 Jun 2016 03:06 PM PDT Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is to take a 10-day holiday during which he will travel to London and see a doctor regarding a persistent ear infection, his spokesman said on Sunday. Both Nigerian doctors recommended further evaluation purely as a precaution," said spokesman Femi Adesina. The statement also said the president would travel to London on Monday "to rest".   Buhari took office in May 2015 after winning an election largely on his vows to crack down on corruption and end the insurgency waged by Islamist militant group Boko Haram in the northeast of Africa's most populous nation, which also has the continent's biggest economy.

Peru vote neck-and-neck after Fujimori lead slips Posted: 05 Jun 2016 02:59 PM PDT Conservative Keiko Fujimori, 41, and her center-right rival Pedro Pablo Kuczynski, 77, were virtually tied in exit polls as voting closed at 2100 GMT. Many mistrust Keiko Fujimori because her father Alberto is in jail for corruption and the slaughter of alleged terrorists in the 1990s. There was a lot of repression and a lot of people died and disappeared," said Enrique Castillo, a 61-year-old queueing to vote in Lima.

Peru vote shaped by ex-leader's legacy goes down to wire Posted: 05 Jun 2016 02:54 PM PDT LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peruvians chose between two conservative candidates in a tight presidential election Sunday, with two exit polls suggesting that a former World Bank economist would eke out a victory over the daughter of imprisoned ex-President Alberto Fujimori. A third poll gave Fujimori a narrow lead.

Global experts assess Poland's threatened pristine forest Posted: 05 Jun 2016 02:53 PM PDT WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland's Environment Ministry says that global forestry experts are checking the condition of the ancient Bialowieza Forest where the ministry has begun extensive logging to stop the spread of a harmful beetle.

Cleanup underway after Oregon train carrying oil derailed Posted: 05 Jun 2016 02:51 PM PDT (Reuters) - Most of the cars from a Union Pacific train carrying crude oil that derailed and burst into flames in Oregon on Friday have been removed and the remaining oil will be hauled away on flatbed trucks, a spokesman for the company said on Sunday. A total of 16 cars of the 96-car train derailed, up from the company's previous report of 11 derailed cars, Union Pacific spokesman Justin Jacobs said. Investigators were unsure how much oil spilled in the accident, the first major oil-by-rail incident in the United States in a year.

Romanians vote for mayors in ballot overshadowed by graft Posted: 05 Jun 2016 02:48 PM PDT BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanians voted Sunday for local officials in administrations that are plagued with corruption.

Peru presidential race in dead heat: exit polls Posted: 05 Jun 2016 02:26 PM PDT Peru's presidential candidates were headed for a photo finish in Sunday's election, exit polls showed at the close of voting. Surveys by pollsters Ipsos and Gfk gave a slight lead to ex-Wall Street banker Pedro Pablo Kuczynski. A poll by CPI put Keiko Fujimori, daughter of a jailed former president, slightly ahead.

Old Trafford gives Mourinho raucous welcome Posted: 05 Jun 2016 02:17 PM PDT Jose Mourinho enjoyed a raucous reception as he watched a charity match from the stands on Sunday in his first appearance at Old Trafford since being named Manchester United manager. Just nine days after the official confirmation of Mourinho's appointment, the 53-year-old was in Manchester to give his support to Unicef, who use the Soccer Aid friendly to raise money for children in danger across the world. The former Chelsea boss originally agreed to manage an "England" team consisting of former internationals, musicians, actors and other celebrities, against a Rest of the World team coached by Leicester's Claudio Ranieri and featuring a host of retired legends.

The Latest: Exit polls show Kuczynski with slim lead in Peru Posted: 05 Jun 2016 02:15 PM PDT LIMA, Peru (AP) — The Latest on Peru's presidential election (all times local):

Argentina kicks off Copa America with Messi concerns Posted: 05 Jun 2016 02:06 PM PDT Argentina begins Copa America against the team that defeated it in the tournament final last year, facing a 23-year title drought and institutional chaos back home.

Fan shot outside Central African Republic stadium at game Posted: 05 Jun 2016 01:43 PM PDT BANGUI, Central African Republic (AP) — Central African Republic's security minister says a man fatally shot a fan outside the stadium where the country beat Angola in an African Cup of Nations qualifier.

Turkey beats Slovenia 1-0 in warmup for Euro 2016 Posted: 05 Jun 2016 01:35 PM PDT LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — An early header by Burak Yilmaz gave Turkey a 1-0 victory against Slovenia in a warmup match Sunday for the European Championship.

One dead, thousands evacuated after blast at Sri Lankan armory Posted: 05 Jun 2016 01:30 PM PDT One soldier was killed and thousands of people were evacuated after a fire and a series of explosions on Sunday at one of Sri Lanka's biggest ammunition dumps, where the army stores heavy weapons, officials said. Local television stations showed rocket propelled grenade (RPG) shells and shrapnel that had landed in the middle of a road. There were heavy weapons such as artillery shells stored in the proximity but the damage is still unknown," Sagala Ratnayake, minister of law and order, told media.

Protests in Turkey against lifting of lawmakers' immunity Posted: 05 Jun 2016 01:21 PM PDT ISTANBUL (AP) — Thousands of people participated in rallies organized by a pro-Kurdish, opposition party on Sunday to protest against the abolition of immunity of some Turkish members of parliament.

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