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• U.S. launches quiet diplomacy to ease South China Sea tensions
• Britain's new PM May gives Johnson big job, says needs time before Brexit talks
• Russia offers to fly warplanes more safely over Baltics
• U.S. sends 47 troops to South Sudan to protect Americans
• EU proposes new asylum rules to stop migrants crossing Europe
• Kerry seeks Russian cooperation despite deep misgivings within U.S. administration
• Five leading candidates for England manager
• LEADING OFF: Trade deadline nears, Cubs to get tougher tests
• Thai land rights campaigners' most powerful weapon? Access to information
• EU leaders urge new PM May to start Brexit divorce
• Puerto Rico utility to issue up to $900M in debt amid crisis
• NBA's 1st Chinese owner excited to start with Timberwolves
• Mexico agrees to revise teacher evaluation
• Peru's Kuczynski wants to relax air standards to spur refining
• Terrifying Argentine carnivorous dinosaur had tiny arms
• All up for grabs in Super Rugby's last regular season round
• Hollande announces France to redeploy aircraft carrier
• Tokyo governor race a fight to save reputation as Olympics host
• The Latest: California candidates issue 'Pokemon' challenge
• Merkel, May stress 'friendly ties' as Brexit talks loom
• Hollande urges May to begin Brexit negotiations 'as soon as possible'
• Digest this: heavy people may die up to 3 years early
• Brazil prosecutors open criminal probe into Samarco CEO
• Chella Choi set for Marathon Classic title defense
• Power cut at 2 Puerto Rico cancer clinics amid unpaid bills
• Top-seeded Johnson advances to quarters at Newport
• France informed of planned terror attack on Rio team - report
• Britain's 'Charming Bastard' David Davis to lead Brexit talks
• May becomes Britain's PM, makes Johnson foreign minister
• Hercog beats 5th-seeded Niculescu in Bucharest
• Known for jokes and insults, Boris Johnson takes helm of British diplomacy
• Key figures in Britain's new cabinet
• Cuba, US hold 3rd round of regulatory talks amid thaw
• US officials meet with Utah man jailed in Venezuela
• Tesla ends its resale value guarantee in North America
• Jamaica panel charges 5 policemen in schoolgirl's shooting

U.S. launches quiet diplomacy to ease South China Sea tensions Posted: 13 Jul 2016 03:58 PM PDT By Lesley Wroughton and John Walcott WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is using quiet diplomacy to persuade the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and other Asian nations not to move aggressively to capitalize on an international court ruling that denied China's claims to the South China Sea, several U.S. administration officials said on Wednesday. Some were sent through U.S. embassies abroad and foreign missions in Washington, while others were conveyed directly to top officials by Defense Secretary Ash Carter, Secretary of State John Kerry and other senior officials, the sources said.

Britain's new PM May gives Johnson big job, says needs time before Brexit talks Posted: 13 Jul 2016 03:06 PM PDT By Kylie MacLellan and William James LONDON (Reuters) - Theresa May became Britain's prime minister on Wednesday with the task of leading it out of the European Union, and quickly named leading 'Brexit' supporters including former London mayor Boris Johnson to key positions in her new government. The former Conservative interior minister, 59, said after being appointed by Queen Elizabeth that she would champion social justice and carve out a bright new future for Britain after last month's shock referendum vote to quit the EU. As we leave the European Union we will forge a bold new positive role for ourselves in the world, and we will make Britain a country that works not for a privileged few, but for every one of us," she said outside 10 Downing Street, vacated hours earlier by David Cameron.

Russia offers to fly warplanes more safely over Baltics Posted: 13 Jul 2016 04:01 PM PDT By Robin Emmott BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Moscow offered to fly its jets over the Baltic region with their transponders engaged, an apparent concession to NATO powers who accuse Russia's air force of endangering aviation by turning off the devices that allow them to be detected by ground radar. Moscow's envoy to NATO told alliance ambassadors that Russian pilots could turn on the cockpit transmitters, known as transponders, if alliance planes did the same. "We are ready to fly with transponders...along certain flight trajectories," Russia's ambassador Alexander Grushko said after the NATO-Russia Council, a forum bringing together Russia and the 28 NATO ambassadors.

U.S. sends 47 troops to South Sudan to protect Americans Posted: 13 Jul 2016 01:31 PM PDT The White House said on Wednesday that it had deployed 47 troops to South Sudan to protect U.S. citizens and the U.S. embassy after an outbreak of deadly violence in the country. "These deployed personnel will remain in South Sudan until the security situation becomes such that their presence is no longer needed," the White House said in a statement. An additional 130 military personnel currently in Djibouti are also prepared to provide support as necessary, the White House said.

EU proposes new asylum rules to stop migrants crossing Europe Posted: 13 Jul 2016 02:40 PM PDT By Gabriela Baczynska BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed more unified EU asylum rules on Wednesday, in a bid to stop people waiting for refugee status moving around the bloc and disrupting its passport-free zone. In an unprecedented wave of migration last year, 1.3 million people reached the EU and most ignored legal restrictions, trekking from the Mediterranean coast to apply for asylum in wealthy Germany, prompting some EU countries to suspend the Schengen Area system that allows free passage between most EU states. "The changes will create a genuine common asylum procedure," said EU Migration Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos.

Kerry seeks Russian cooperation despite deep misgivings within U.S. administration Posted: 13 Jul 2016 02:48 PM PDT By Yara Bayoumy and John Walcott WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry heads to Moscow on Thursday to again seek deeper Russian cooperation in the war against Islamic State in Syria, but he faces strong opposition from defense and intelligence officials who argue that Washington and Moscow have diametrically opposite objectives in the country. Kerry's trip, which State Department officials say is his second to the Russian capital this year and his third in 12 months, takes place as U.S.-Russian relations have worsened with tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions, aggressive Russian maneuvers toward U.S. aircraft and vessels, and a disregard for a cessation of hostilities in Syria, where Russia has bombed U.S.-backed rebels.

Five leading candidates for England manager Posted: 13 Jul 2016 05:44 PM PDT Has never won silverware in England but is respected for his ability to get the most out of players even with limited ability. A tough spell at Bayern Munich has been followed by happier times with the United States. The young buck greatly admired for what he has achieved with limited resources at Bournemouth in not only guiding them to the Premier League for the first time but keeping them up.

LEADING OFF: Trade deadline nears, Cubs to get tougher tests Posted: 13 Jul 2016 05:24 PM PDT A look at what's happening all around the majors Thursday:

Thai land rights campaigners' most powerful weapon? Access to information Posted: 13 Jul 2016 05:15 PM PDT By Alisa Tang KLONG SAI PATTANA, Thailand (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Along a mud road deep inside oil palm and rubber plantations in the southern Thai province of Surat Thani, handwritten signs tag grim evidence of a struggle for land that began two decades ago, and then turned violent and deadly. One sign points to the area illegally used by a palm oil company. Somporn was the first of four people from Klong Sai Pattana who were killed by unidentified gunmen.

EU leaders urge new PM May to start Brexit divorce Posted: 13 Jul 2016 05:00 PM PDT European leaders on Wednesday heaped pressure on Britain's new Prime Minister Theresa May to launch the country's divorce proceedings from the EU, while Russia's Vladimir Putin said he was ready for "constructive dialogue" with David Cameron's successor. EU president Donald Tusk was among the first to congratulate May, who will have the tricky task of overseeing her country's departure from the European Union after Cameron resigned following last month's shock Brexit referendum result.

Puerto Rico utility to issue up to $900M in debt amid crisis Posted: 13 Jul 2016 04:55 PM PDT SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's government on Wednesday approved a law to allow its heavily indebted water and sewer company to issue up to $900 million worth of bonds amid a worsening economic crisis.

NBA's 1st Chinese owner excited to start with Timberwolves Posted: 13 Jul 2016 04:45 PM PDT LAS VEGAS (AP) — The NBA's first Chinese owner said Wednesday that he hopes to use his ties in China to help the Minnesota Timberwolves become a global brand along the lines of the Los Angeles Lakers or New York Knicks.

Mexico agrees to revise teacher evaluation Posted: 13 Jul 2016 04:38 PM PDT MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Mexican government will undertake a revision of the evaluation exam given to all teachers, which has been a focal point of protests, officials said Wednesday.

Peru's Kuczynski wants to relax air standards to spur refining Posted: 13 Jul 2016 04:38 PM PDT By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) - Peru's President-elect Pedro Pablo Kuczynski called Peru's air quality standards "unrealistic" on Wednesday and proposed lowering them to spur investments in smelters that would boost the country's key mineral exports. Kuczynski, a 77-year-old former investment banker who will take office on July 28, said the value of Peru's mining exports could rise 25 percent solely through greater smelting and refining capacity. Kuczynski did not specify which rules should be changed.

Terrifying Argentine carnivorous dinosaur had tiny arms Posted: 13 Jul 2016 04:32 PM PDT BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Unearthed fossils from a carnivorous dinosaur that lived in Argentina about 90 million years ago show that it had tiny arms compared to its body, scientists said on Wednesday.

All up for grabs in Super Rugby's last regular season round Posted: 13 Jul 2016 04:25 PM PDT WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Almost everything remains up for grabs in Super Rugby's last round of the regular season, including overall top spot which may be forfeited by the Johannesburg-based Lions.

Hollande announces France to redeploy aircraft carrier Posted: 13 Jul 2016 04:21 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — President Francois Hollande has announced that France will redeploy the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier this fall to step up the fight against the Islamic State group and suggested an increase in ground troops for training and support to take back Mosul, in northern Iraq.

Tokyo governor race a fight to save reputation as Olympics host Posted: 13 Jul 2016 04:16 PM PDT By Elaine Lies TOKYO (Reuters) - Campaigning ahead of an election for Tokyo governor kicked off on Thursday, with candidates vying to save the city's reputation as host of the 2020 Summer Olympics after the previous two governors quit due to money scandals. The June resignation of Yoichi Masuzoe, the second governor to quit after Tokyo won hosting rights in 2013, came just as the Japanese capital ramped up preparations to host the games with barely four years left.

The Latest: California candidates issue 'Pokemon' challenge Posted: 13 Jul 2016 03:53 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — The Latest on the "Pokemon Go" smartphone game craze (all times local):

Merkel, May stress 'friendly ties' as Brexit talks loom Posted: 13 Jul 2016 03:52 PM PDT German Chancellor Angela Merkel and new British Prime Minister Theresa May reaffirmed their countries' "friendly ties" in their first phone call Wednesday, as David Cameron's successor faces the task of overseeing her country's exit from the EU. Merkel congratulated May on her appointment and wished her luck, the chancellor's spokesman Steffen Seibert said in a statement. "Both agreed that cooperation in the spirit of the proven friendly ties between the two countries should continue, including in the upcoming negotiations on Britain's departure from the EU," he said.

Hollande urges May to begin Brexit negotiations 'as soon as possible' Posted: 13 Jul 2016 03:47 PM PDT French President Francois Hollande congratulated Britain's new Prime Minister Theresa May on her appointment Wednesday and urged her to quickly begin talks on the country's divorce from the EU, the Elysee Palace said. Hollande "reiterated his wish for the negotiations on Britain's departure from the European Union to be undertaken as soon as possible", the president's office said in a statement after the two leaders spoke by phone. While she supported Britain staying in the bloc, she maintained a low profile during the referendum campaign and insists she will honour the popular vote, stressing repeatedly: "Brexit means Brexit".

Digest this: heavy people may die up to 3 years early Posted: 13 Jul 2016 03:31 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Being too heavy may cost you your life — literally. Scientists say overweight people die one year earlier than expected and that moderately obese people die up to three years prematurely.

Brazil prosecutors open criminal probe into Samarco CEO Posted: 13 Jul 2016 03:28 PM PDT Brazilian federal prosecutors said on Wednesday they opened an investigation into alleged environmental crimes by Roberto Carvalho, chief executive of iron-ore mining company Samarco Mineração SA, over a deadly damburst last year. According to a statement released by prosecutors, Samarco, a 50-50 joint venture between Brazil's Vale SA and Australia's BHP Billiton Ltd, has failed to fully implement emergency precautionary measures ordered by Brazil's environmental protection agency Ibama in the wake of the October 2015 tailings dam burst.

Chella Choi set for Marathon Classic title defense Posted: 13 Jul 2016 03:19 PM PDT SYLVANIA, Ohio (AP) — The commemorative sign on the main road outside Highland Meadows Golf Club reads "Chella Choi Drive" in honor of her breakthrough victory last year in the Marathon Classic.

Power cut at 2 Puerto Rico cancer clinics amid unpaid bills Posted: 13 Jul 2016 03:17 PM PDT SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's heavily indebted power company on Wednesday cut electricity at two cancer clinics because of unpaid bills.

Top-seeded Johnson advances to quarters at Newport Posted: 13 Jul 2016 03:14 PM PDT NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — Top-seeded Steve Johnson advanced to the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships quarterfinals Wednesday, beating Japan's Yuichi Sugita, 6-1, 6-4.

France informed of planned terror attack on Rio team - report Posted: 13 Jul 2016 03:13 PM PDT France was informed of a planned terror attack on its team at the Rio Olympics, according to the head of military intelligence cited in an official document. The plans were revealed by General Christophe Gomart, head of the Directorate of Military Intelligence (DRM), at a parliamentary commission in May investigating the November attacks in Paris which left 147 people dead. "We were not the source of information and the Brazilian intelligence agency (ABIN) was not officially informed either of this matter," a spokesman told AFP.

Britain's 'Charming Bastard' David Davis to lead Brexit talks Posted: 13 Jul 2016 03:11 PM PDT By William James and Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) - David Davis, a staunchly Eurosceptic lawmaker who says the risk of losing a key export partner will force EU leaders such as Angela Merkel to agree to a free trade deal, was appointed as the man to lead Britain out of the bloc on Wednesday. Davis, 67, was given the newly-created role of Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union by incoming British Prime Minister Theresa May as she set about building her team just hours after taking over from David Cameron. The shock of a June 23 vote to leave the EU shook Cameron from power, threatens to plunge the world's fifth largest economy into recession and has put the future of London's vital financial banking industry in doubt.

May becomes Britain's PM, makes Johnson foreign minister Posted: 13 Jul 2016 03:09 PM PDT Theresa May took over as Britain's new prime minister on Wednesday charged with pulling the country out of the EU, and sprung a surprise by making top Brexit campaigner Boris Johnson foreign secretary. May replaced David Cameron after he stood down following the seismic June 23 vote to leave the European Union, which sparked three weeks of intense political turmoil and volatility on the financial markets. May, who had supported Britain's continued EU membership, moved quickly to heal divisions sparked by the referendum by appointing leading "Leave" campaigner Johnson to a senior cabinet post.

Hercog beats 5th-seeded Niculescu in Bucharest Posted: 13 Jul 2016 03:09 PM PDT BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Polona Hercog of Slovenia took advantage of a poor performance from fifth-seeded Monica Niculescu of Romania to win their Bucharest Open second-round match 6-4, 6-3 on Wednesday.

Known for jokes and insults, Boris Johnson takes helm of British diplomacy Posted: 13 Jul 2016 03:06 PM PDT By Estelle Shirbon LONDON (Reuters) - Boris Johnson, Britain's most colorful politician with a long record of gaffes and scandals, was appointed as foreign secretary on Wednesday in a surprise move by new Prime Minister Theresa May that could shake up world diplomacy. The former London mayor, who has never previously held a cabinet post and is known for his undiplomatic language, was the most prominent figure in the campaign for Britain to leave the European Union that culminated in a vote for 'Brexit' on June 23. The appointment of a man who in the run-up to the referendum compared the goals of the EU with those of Adolf Hitler and Napoleon is likely to cause consternation in European capitals.

Key figures in Britain's new cabinet Posted: 13 Jul 2016 03:03 PM PDT New British Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed allies and rivals to her cabinet, and created two new posts to deal with the repercussions of Brexit. Hammond, previously foreign minister under David Cameron, has been rewarded for his loyalty to May with the top job of chancellor of the exchequer, or finance minister. Hammond, who believes in prudent public finances, had been fiercly critical of the EU in the past but backed Britain's membership in the referendum campaign.

Cuba, US hold 3rd round of regulatory talks amid thaw Posted: 13 Jul 2016 03:01 PM PDT HAVANA (AP) — Cuban and U.S. officials wrapped up two days of regulatory talks behind closed doors in Havana on Wednesday, the third round of such negotiations between the one-time Cold War foes amid a thaw in diplomatic ties.

US officials meet with Utah man jailed in Venezuela Posted: 13 Jul 2016 02:58 PM PDT CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A 24-year-old American man jailed in Venezuela has been allowed to meet with U.S. diplomats two weeks after he and his new bride were arrested on weapons charges, a United States official said Wednesday.

Tesla ends its resale value guarantee in North America Posted: 13 Jul 2016 02:53 PM PDT DETROIT (AP) — Tesla Motors has ended its resale guarantee program in North America.

Jamaica panel charges 5 policemen in schoolgirl's shooting Posted: 13 Jul 2016 02:41 PM PDT KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Jamaican investigators have charged five police officers for seriously wounding a teenage girl with what witnesses allege was reckless shooting.

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