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• Leave camp leads in early UK referendum count
• Gunman takes hostages in German cinema, is shot dead by police
• Obama speaks with Kenya president about support for refugees
• Tears of joy as rebels sign ceasefire with Colombian government
• U.S.-backed Syrian forces clash with Islamic State on outskirts of Manbij
• Are fears of mass unemployment in China overblown?
• Paris sun scorches Kate Moss and David Beckham at Vuitton
• The Latest: British vote results close; long night predicted
• 76ers take Ben Simmons with No. 1 pick in NBA draft
• Early support for Brexit sends pound plunging
• UK pound takes wild ride as UK referendum results come in
• Australian Ben Simmons taken first in NBA entry draft
• Brexit vote - Leave ahead with 53.7 percent after first 10 counting areas: PA data
• Japan MOF Asakawa says must closely watch markets on Brexit vote
• Pound dives as first Britain EU vote results come in
• AP Interview: NATO military chief: National forces are key
• The Latest: Timberwolves' history with No. 5 pick is strong
• OAS chief blames Maduro government for Venezuela crisis
• Rahm turns pro, takes early lead at Quicken Loans National
• Blue Jackets' GM hedges on Finn-ished products in NHL draft
• South Korea says it will take market stabilization measures as needed on UK results
• Top Asian News 12:09 a.m. GMT
• Nigeria intensifies search for 7 kidnapped; 5 are foreigners
• Powerful tornado strikes east China; 78 reportedly dead
• US stocks jump as Britons go to polls on EU membership
• Factbox: Exchanges, brokers prepare for wild ride from Brexit vote
• Yen rebounds, sterling slumps as Brexit anxiety flares up
• Boat migrant rescues surge as calm seas return to Mediterranean
• A look at what's next in the Colombian peace process
• Sunderland votes more strongly than expected to leave EU
• British pound sheds earlier gains in volatile trading as early results from EU vote come in
• First mainland Brexit result closer than expected
• Mexico national team coach gets reprieve after drubbing
• LeBron out of Olympics, leaving Melo alone to chase history
• Brexit vote-Newcastle votes narrowly to remain in EU
• Factbox: Colombian government, FARC rebels in landmark ceasefire deal
• Activist in Mexico disappeared search killed, wife wounded

Leave camp leads in early UK referendum count Posted: 23 Jun 2016 05:30 PM PDT By Costas Pitas and Kylie MacLellan LONDON (Reuters) - Early results from Britain's bitterly contested referendum showed a lead on Friday for supporters of leaving the European Union, contradicting opinion polls and prompting wild swings in the value of the pound. With results in from the first 13 of 382 voting districts, those in favor of ending Britain's 43-year membership were on 52.4 percent of the vote, while those wanting to stay were on 47.6 percent. Nigel Farage, head of the UK Independence Party and a leading voice in favor of leaving the EU, told Sky News as voting ended: "It's been an extraordinary referendum campaign, turnout looks to be exceptionally high and looks like Remain will edge it." Farage said his prediction was based on "what I know from some of my friends in the financial markets who have done some big polling".

Gunman takes hostages in German cinema, is shot dead by police Posted: 23 Jun 2016 01:49 PM PDT By Ralf Banser VIERNHEIM, Germany (Reuters) - A masked gunman took hostages at a cinema in western Germany on Thursday before police stormed the complex and shot him dead, police said. No other people were injured, a police spokesman said. The attacker, who carried a rifle or "long gun", acted alone and appeared to be a "disturbed man", the interior minister of Hesse state, Peter Beuth, told the regional parliament.

Obama speaks with Kenya president about support for refugees Posted: 23 Jun 2016 10:31 AM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama spoke by telephone on Thursday with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta about the need for strong international support for refugees living in the East African country, the White House said. Obama and Kenyatta "agreed that the United States and Kenya would work closely together on this issue, to better ensure that the needs of refugees and host communities are met," the White House said in a statement. (Reporting by Ayesha Rascoe, editing by G Crosse)

Tears of joy as rebels sign ceasefire with Colombian government Posted: 23 Jun 2016 04:13 PM PDT By Marc Frank and Carlos Vargas HAVANA/BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's government and leftist FARC rebels signed a historic ceasefire deal on Thursday that brings them tantalizingly close to ending the longest running conflict in the Americas. The accord, capping three years of peace talks in Cuba, sparked celebrations and tears of joy among some in the Colombian capital. It sets the stage for a final deal to end a guerrilla war born in the 1960s out of frustration with deep socio-economic inequalities and that outlived all other major uprisings in Latin America.

U.S.-backed Syrian forces clash with Islamic State on outskirts of Manbij Posted: 23 Jun 2016 11:50 AM PDT U.S.-backed Syrian forces were fighting through Islamic State defenses on the edge of Manbij city, a militant stronghold near the Turkish border, a senior military official with the American-led coalition fighting the group said on Thursday. The forces encountered improvised explosive devices and rocket positions, the official said, as they tried to cut off an area that provides the militants with their main access route to the outside world. "So there is still a civilian population, there are Daesh in defensive areas and the Syrian Democratic Forces are moving closer to them," said British Army Major General Doug Chalmers, deputy commander for strategy and sustainment with the U.S.-led coalition, using an Arab acronym for Islamic State.

Are fears of mass unemployment in China overblown? Posted: 23 Jun 2016 05:30 PM PDT By John Ruwitch WENXI, China (Reuters) - Despite its sputtering economy - or perhaps because of it - China's labor market may be able to provide more jobs for laid off workers than many think. This suggests concerns about mass unemployment as China cuts down its industrial capacity and the risk that this could lead to social unrest may be overdone. Take Li Xi, 34, for instance.

Paris sun scorches Kate Moss and David Beckham at Vuitton Posted: 23 Jun 2016 03:36 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — Africa was the theme in more ways than one at Louis Vuitton's menswear fashion show as the Paris sun scorched shades-wearing celebrity attendees Kate Moss and David Beckham.

The Latest: British vote results close; long night predicted Posted: 23 Jun 2016 05:31 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — The Latest on Britain's referendum on whether to leave the European Union (all times local):

76ers take Ben Simmons with No. 1 pick in NBA draft Posted: 23 Jun 2016 05:30 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — The Philadelphia 76ers selected LSU freshman Ben Simmons with the No. 1 pick Thursday night as the NBA draft opened with three straight freshmen.

Early support for Brexit sends pound plunging Posted: 23 Jun 2016 05:28 PM PDT Early results from Britain's knife-edge referendum showed unexpectedly strong support for leaving the European Union on Friday, sending the pound plummeting as investors feared a historic blow against the 28-nation alliance. A record 46.5 million people registered to vote, many of them braving torrential rain and floods to take a momentous decision after a highly charged battle over immigration, the economy and Britain's very identity.

UK pound takes wild ride as UK referendum results come in Posted: 23 Jun 2016 05:27 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — The British pound seesawed dramatically early Friday as the first results came in for Britain's referendum on whether to leave the European Union, with increasingly mixed signals challenging earlier indications that "remain" had won a narrow victory

Australian Ben Simmons taken first in NBA entry draft Posted: 23 Jun 2016 05:24 PM PDT Philadelphia selected Ben Simmons with the first overall pick in the 2016 NBA draft, making the Australian forward the first 76ers top pick since Allen Iverson 20 years ago. The 19-year-old playmaker from Melbourne is also the third Australian-born player taken first overall, joining Kyrie Irving (2011) and Andrew Bogut (2005). The Los Angeles Lakers chose small forward Brandon Ingram with the second overall pick and the Boston Celtics made forward Jaylen Brown the third pick.

Brexit vote - Leave ahead with 53.7 percent after first 10 counting areas: PA data Posted: 23 Jun 2016 05:23 PM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - After the first 10 counting areas to declare, 53.7 percent of Britons had voted to leave the European Union at a membership referendum on Thursday, according to Press Association data. Remain had the support of 46.3 percent of voters. There are 382 counting areas in total. (Reporting by UK Bureau)

Japan MOF Asakawa says must closely watch markets on Brexit vote Posted: 23 Jun 2016 05:21 PM PDT TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's top currency official, Masatsugu Asakawa, said on Friday he must closely watch market moves while awaiting the results of Britain's vote on whether to leave the European Union. The vice finance minister for international affairs was speaking to reporters when asked about swings occurring in the currency market. Japan's policymakers are worried a vote by Britain to leave the European Union could boost demand for the safe-haven yen, triggering an unwelcome rise in the Japanese currency that would hurt Japan's exports. ...

Pound dives as first Britain EU vote results come in Posted: 23 Jun 2016 05:19 PM PDT The pound dived in early Asian trading on Friday, tumbling from 2016 highs as initial results of Britain's European Union membership referendum suggested the leave vote performed better than expected. Britain's currency did a U-turn as results from Sunderland in the northeast showed voters there had opted to leave the 28-member EU by a significant margin -- 61 percent against 39 percent in favour of staying. In response to the initial vote results, the yen surged nearly three percent on the dollar to just above 103 -- its highest levels since 2014 -- as traders flocked to safe-haven currencies.

AP Interview: NATO military chief: National forces are key Posted: 23 Jun 2016 05:19 PM PDT BYDGOSZCZ, Poland (AP) — The upcoming NATO summit should send a message to member states that they have the responsibility to provide the first line of defense of their own countries, the alliance's top military officer said Thursday.

The Latest: Timberwolves' history with No. 5 pick is strong Posted: 23 Jun 2016 05:19 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest from the NBA draft at Barclays Center in New York.(all times local):

OAS chief blames Maduro government for Venezuela crisis Posted: 23 Jun 2016 05:18 PM PDT By Lesley Wroughton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The head of the OAS regional bloc, Luis Almagro, on Thursday blamed President Nicolas Maduro's government for Venezuela's crisis, saying the South American oil-rich nation was now mired in poverty, corruption and violence. Addressing the permanent council of the 34-nation Organization of American States (OAS), Almagro argued that Maduro's government had violated basic democratic principles, which had altered the constitutional order of the country.

Rahm turns pro, takes early lead at Quicken Loans National Posted: 23 Jun 2016 05:17 PM PDT BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Jon Rahm couldn't remember a single shot he took in a professional debut to remember. Ernie Els recalled shots he hit on the same course 19 years ago.

Blue Jackets' GM hedges on Finn-ished products in NHL draft Posted: 23 Jun 2016 05:14 PM PDT BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — When it comes to the NHL draft, Columbus Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen is team first, nation second.

South Korea says it will take market stabilization measures as needed on UK results Posted: 23 Jun 2016 05:09 PM PDT By Christine Kim SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea said it will implement market stabilizing measures as needed because the country will inevitably be affected by market turbulence sparked by the results of the vote in Britain whether to quit the European Union or not. "South Korea's exposure to Britain in terms of trade or finance is low, but market volatility and trade sentiment will fluctuate, making it inevitable for South Korea to be affected," Vice Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said at an meeting to discuss the situation after the Brexit vote.

Top Asian News 12:09 a.m. GMT Posted: 23 Jun 2016 05:09 PM PDT BEIJING (AP) — A tornado and hailstorm struck the outskirts of an eastern Chinese city on Thursday, killing at least 78 people and destroying buildings, smashing trees and flipping vehicles on their roofs. The tornado hit a densely populated area of farms and factories near the city of Yancheng in Jiangsu province, about 800 kilometers (500 miles) south of Beijing. Nearly 500 people were injured, 200 of them critically, the official Xinhua News Agency reported. Roads were blocked with trees, downed power lines and other debris. Heavy rain and the possibility of further hailstorms and more tornadoes complicated rescue efforts, state broadcaster CCTV reported.

Nigeria intensifies search for 7 kidnapped; 5 are foreigners Posted: 23 Jun 2016 05:08 PM PDT LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Nigerian police and navy patrol boats intensified efforts Thursday to find a group of construction workers including three Australians, two Nigerians, a New Zealander and a South African kidnapped in an ambush that killed their driver, police said.

Powerful tornado strikes east China; 78 reportedly dead Posted: 23 Jun 2016 05:05 PM PDT BEIJING (AP) — A tornado and hailstorm struck the outskirts of an eastern Chinese city on Thursday, killing at least 78 people and destroying buildings, smashing trees and flipping vehicles on their roofs.

US stocks jump as Britons go to polls on EU membership Posted: 23 Jun 2016 05:03 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks made their biggest gain in a month Thursday as investors grew more optimistic that Britons will vote to stay in the European Union. Investors bought stocks and sold bonds, sending bond yields and banks higher.

Factbox: Exchanges, brokers prepare for wild ride from Brexit vote Posted: 23 Jun 2016 05:01 PM PDT (Reuters) - Global financial exchange operators and brokers are preparing for volatile trading linked to Britain's referendum on Thursday on whether to stay in the European Union. Markets have been racked for months by worries about what a Brexit, or a British exit from the EU, would mean for Europe's stability. The British pound rose to its highest level of 2016 after a poll showed that Britons had voted to stay in the EU.

Yen rebounds, sterling slumps as Brexit anxiety flares up Posted: 23 Jun 2016 05:01 PM PDT By Ian Chua SYDNEY (Reuters) - Sterling reversed early gains while the safe-haven yen staged a rebound in Asia on Friday as confidence that Britain will remain in the European Union was badly shaken after the city of Sunderland voted more strongly than expected to leave. "The pound is plummeting as Sunderland votes heavily for Leave," said Joe Rundle, head of trading at ETX Capital. The Sunderland result has definitely altered the tone of the evening and markets are getting very choppy." The yen rose broadly, with the dollar and euro now more than 1 percent lower on the safe-haven Japanese currency.

Boat migrant rescues surge as calm seas return to Mediterranean Posted: 23 Jun 2016 04:49 PM PDT By Darrin Zamit Lupi ABOARD THE TOPAZ RESPONDER (Reuters) - Ships manned by humanitarian organisations, the Italian navy and coast guard helped rescue about 4,500 boat migrants on Thursday as calm seas returned to the Mediterranean, prompting a surge in departures from North Africa. Rescue operations were continuing, an Italian coast guard spokesman said. The corpse of a woman was taken from a large rubber boat, and the migrants were collected from a total of about 40 different vessels, he said.

A look at what's next in the Colombian peace process Posted: 23 Jun 2016 04:44 PM PDT A cease-fire and disarmament agreement signed Thursday by Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and his country's largest leftist rebel group has put the South American nation on the threshold of ending its decades-old war. Here are some of the remaining hurdles:

Sunderland votes more strongly than expected to leave EU Posted: 23 Jun 2016 04:35 PM PDT The city of Sunderland in north eastern England voted more strongly than expected to leave the European Union at a membership referendum on Thursday. According to official results, 61.3 percent of voters in Sunderland backed leaving the bloc, above the 56.5 percent predicted by J.P. Morgan in analysis published before the vote. Sunderland, one of the first few results to declare, has a large number of older, lower income voters who polls show are more likely to back so-called "Brexit".

British pound sheds earlier gains in volatile trading as early results from EU vote come in Posted: 23 Jun 2016 04:35 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — British pound sheds earlier gains in volatile trading as early results from EU vote come in.

First mainland Brexit result closer than expected Posted: 23 Jun 2016 04:29 PM PDT The first mainland result declared in Britain's historic EU referendum on Thursday gave a very slender lead to the campaign to stay in the bloc, but was much closer than expected, an expert said. Earlier, Gibraltar had been the first of the 382 local counting areas to declare, voting overwhelmingly in favour of staying in the EU, as had been expected.

Mexico national team coach gets reprieve after drubbing Posted: 23 Jun 2016 04:22 PM PDT MEXICO CITY (AP) — The coach of Mexico's national soccer team will keep his post despite the squad's humiliating 7-0 drubbing at the hands of Chile last week in the Copa America quarterfinals.

LeBron out of Olympics, leaving Melo alone to chase history Posted: 23 Jun 2016 04:21 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — With LeBron James taking a pass, Carmelo Anthony alone will have a chance to become the most-decorated Olympian in men's basketball history.

Brexit vote-Newcastle votes narrowly to remain in EU Posted: 23 Jun 2016 04:15 PM PDT LONDON (Reuters) - The city of Newcastle in north east England voted narrowly to remain in the European Union in a membership referendum on Thursday, according to official results. Remain won 65,404 votes in the Newcastle voting region, while Leave won 63,598. According to calculations by J.P. Morgan, remain had been expected to win more comfortably, with their analysis predicting 66.8 percent would vote Remain, and 33.2 percent Leave. (Reporting by Kylie MacLellan; editing by Mark John)

Factbox: Colombian government, FARC rebels in landmark ceasefire deal Posted: 23 Jun 2016 04:13 PM PDT HAVANA/BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's government and FARC rebels signed a landmark ceasefire agreement on Thursday, a major step toward ending one of the world's longest-running conflicts. * DEMOBILIZATON AREAS The government and FARC will establish 23 transition zones and eight camps where rebels will demobilize and begin the process of returning to civilian life. Teams led by the United Nations, including government and FARC representatives, will monitor the demobilization.

Activist in Mexico disappeared search killed, wife wounded Posted: 23 Jun 2016 03:58 PM PDT MEXICO CITY (AP) — An activist group in Mexico says a member of a civilian search group looking for disappeared relatives has been killed by gunmen and his wife severely wounded.

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