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• Turkey's Erdogan shuts schools, charities in first state of emergency decree
• Islamic State claims responsibility for Kabul attack, 80 dead
• Heavy rain in China kills at least 87, thousands evacuated
• Spy agencies struggle to spot threats from lone, mentally ill attackers
• German military training 100 Syrian migrants in pilot project
• Solar plane leaves Cairo on last leg of globe-circling trip
• Eun Jeong Seong wins second straight US Girls' Junior
• Mexico weighs house arrest for aged drug lord
• Man tries to steal Olympic torch in Brazil
• Political foes deny leaking images of USVI congresswoman
• Solar Impulse 2 leaves Egypt for final leg of world tour
• Australia's Min Woo Lee wins US Junior Amateur
• IS attacks protest in Afghan capital, kills 80 people
• Top Asian News 11:34 p.m. GMT
• Snedeker leads amateur du Toit, Johnson in Canadian Open
• Mexico catches gang leader; mayor, 4 others shot to death
• German officials urge close look at gun laws in wake of shooting
• Five killed, 12 injured in clash in southern Mexico
• Argentina's ex-President Fernandez not afraid of jail
• Defiant Turkey extends police powers, shutters schools after coup
• El Salvador looks for new 'national reconciliation' law
• India in control of 1st test as West Indies follow on
• After Munich shooting, tearful witnesses linger at scene
• Peru's jailed former President Alberto Fujimori seeks pardon
• Mayor, four people shot dead in southern Mexico
• Turkey detains senior Gulen aide after coup attempt
• Police: Munich suspect was obsessed with mass shootings
• At age 37, Karlovic beats Johnson to reach Citi Open final
• Miguel Angel Jimenez opens lead in Senior British Open
• Toure set for Rodgers reunion at Celtic
• Mexico rallies resources after reporter's slaying
• Kaine wows crowds on day one as Clinton running mate
• Black Lives Matter protest Rio police violence ahead of Olympics
• Solar Impulse 2 embarks on world tour final leg
• Final four police hostages released in Armenia standoff
• Canadian authorities seek to contain oil spill moving down river

Turkey's Erdogan shuts schools, charities in first state of emergency decree Posted: 23 Jul 2016 02:22 PM PDT By Gareth Jones and Ercan Gurses ISTANBUL/ANKARA (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan tightened his grip on Turkey on Saturday, ordering the closure of thousands of private schools, charities and other institutions in his first decree since imposing a state of emergency after the failed military coup. Turkish authorities also detained a nephew of Fethullah Gulen, the U.S.-based Muslim cleric accused by Ankara of orchestrating the July 15 coup attempt, the Anadolu state news agency reported. A restructuring of Turkey's once untouchable military also drew closer, with a planned meeting between Erdogan and the already purged top brass brought forward by several days.

Islamic State claims responsibility for Kabul attack, 80 dead Posted: 23 Jul 2016 12:54 PM PDT By Mirwais Harooni KABUL (Reuters) - Twin explosions tore through a demonstration by members of Afghanistan's mainly Shi'ite Hazara minority in Kabul on Saturday, killing at least 80 people and wounding more than 230 in a suicide attack claimed by Islamic State. "Two fighters from Islamic State detonated explosive belts at a gathering of Shi'ites in the city of Kabul in Afghanistan," said a brief statement on the group's Amaq news agency. If confirmed as the work of Islamic State, the attack, among the most deadly since the U.S.-led campaign to oust the Taliban in 2001, would represent a major escalation for a group hitherto largely confined to the eastern province of Nangarhar.

Heavy rain in China kills at least 87, thousands evacuated Posted: 23 Jul 2016 01:42 AM PDT Heavy rain in China has killed at least 87 people and forced thousands from their homes, state media reported on Saturday. Seventy-two people have been killed and 78 are missing in the northern province of Hebei after rain triggered floods and landslides, the Xinhua news agency reported, citing the civil affairs department. In the central province of Henan, 15 people were killed and eight were missing after thunderstorms and strong winds forced 72,000 people from their homes and damaged 18,000 houses, Altogether about 8.6 million people have been affected by the flooding, according state media and local government reports.

Spy agencies struggle to spot threats from lone, mentally ill attackers Posted: 23 Jul 2016 03:09 PM PDT By Mark Hosenball WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Recent attacks on civilians in the U.S. and Europe have exposed a gap in the intelligence community's efforts to track suspected extremists and prevent mass killings, a half dozen American, British and French counterterrorism officials told Reuters. The attacks have a common theme of being carried out by actors with an apparent history of mental illness - but few if any direct links to extremist groups, the officials told Reuters. From both a legal and a strategic perspective, counterterrorism investigators globally are focused on plots by established violent groups with known ideologies, such as Islamic State.

German military training 100 Syrian migrants in pilot project Posted: 23 Jul 2016 01:57 PM PDT The German military is training more than 100 Syrian migrants for civilian roles suited to helping the eventual reconstruction of their country, Defence Minister Ursula von der Leyen said in remarks released ahead of publication on Sunday. Von der Leyen told the Frankfurter Allgemeine daily that the pilot program was focused on training migrants in a variety of areas such as technology, medicine and logistics. It was not immediately clear if von der Leyen planned to expand the program to include more of the one million migrants who arrived in Germany last year.

Solar plane leaves Cairo on last leg of globe-circling trip Posted: 23 Jul 2016 05:25 PM PDT CAIRO (AP) — An experimental solar-powered airplane took off from Cairo for Abu Dhabi early Sunday on the last leg of its globe-circling voyage, mission organizers said.

Eun Jeong Seong wins second straight US Girls' Junior Posted: 23 Jul 2016 05:20 PM PDT PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) — Eun Jeong Seong rallied to beat Andrea Lee 4 and 2 on Saturday in the U.S. Girls' Junior to become the first player to successfully defend the title since Hollis Stacy in 1971.

Mexico weighs house arrest for aged drug lord Posted: 23 Jul 2016 05:19 PM PDT MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's government is studying a request to place imprisoned 86-year-old drug lord Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo under house arrest, an official said Saturday.

Man tries to steal Olympic torch in Brazil Posted: 23 Jul 2016 05:14 PM PDT SAO PAULO, Brazil (AP) — A man was wrestled to the ground and detained after he tried to steal the Olympic torch as it passed through the Brazilian town of Guarulhos.

Political foes deny leaking images of USVI congresswoman Posted: 23 Jul 2016 05:11 PM PDT SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — U.S. Virgin Islands delegate Stacey Plaskett's political opponents denied involvement on Saturday in the internet posting of a private video and photos of her and her husband after she called the incident an attempt to embarrass her as she seeks re-election.

Solar Impulse 2 leaves Egypt for final leg of world tour Posted: 23 Jul 2016 04:54 PM PDT The first solar-powered plane to circle the world took off from Cairo on Sunday for Abu Dhabi, in the final leg of its journey. Swiss pilot Bertrand Piccard was behind the controls of Solar Impulse 2, which can fly for days on only energy from the sun. "It's a project for energy, for a better world," Piccard told journalists before taking off.

Australia's Min Woo Lee wins US Junior Amateur Posted: 23 Jul 2016 04:40 PM PDT OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (AP) — Australia's Min Woo Lee waited out a 47-minute weather delay to hole the winning 3 1/2-foot birdie putt Saturday in the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship.

IS attacks protest in Afghan capital, kills 80 people Posted: 23 Jul 2016 04:34 PM PDT KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing on a peaceful protest in the Afghan capital on Saturday that killed at least 80 people and wounded more than 200, marking the first time the extremists have struck Kabul and raising fears of their growing strength and capability in Afghanistan.

Top Asian News 11:34 p.m. GMT Posted: 23 Jul 2016 04:34 PM PDT KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing on a peaceful protest in the Afghan capital on Saturday that killed at least 80 people and wounded more than 200, marking the first time the extremists have struck Kabul and raising fears of their growing strength and capability in Afghanistan. The attack was the deadliest to hit Kabul in 15 years of civil war. It struck a demonstration by Afghanistan's Hazara ethnic community, who were marching for a major regional power line to be routed through their home province. The Hazaras are Shiite Muslims, most Afghans are Sunnis.

Snedeker leads amateur du Toit, Johnson in Canadian Open Posted: 23 Jul 2016 04:19 PM PDT OAKVILLE, Ontario (AP) — Jared du Toit was in position to become the first Canadian to win the Canadian Open in 62 years — and the first amateur to break through on the PGA Tour in 25 seasons.

Mexico catches gang leader; mayor, 4 others shot to death Posted: 23 Jul 2016 04:18 PM PDT MEXICO CITY (AP) — A mayor, a town councilman, two other town employees and a local resident were shot to death Saturday in the conflict-ridden indigenous town of San Juan Chamula, in southern Mexico.

German officials urge close look at gun laws in wake of shooting Posted: 23 Jul 2016 04:02 PM PDT Senior German officials on Sunday called for further controls on the sale of guns after Friday's deadly shooting in Munich that claimed the lives of nine people and the gunman, a deranged 18-year-old who was obsessed with mass killings. "We must continue to do all we can to limit and strictly control access to deadly weapons," German Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel, leader of the center-left Social Democrats, told Funke Mediengruppe, which owns a series of German newspapers. Gabriel said German authorities were investigating how the German-Iranian dual national had gained access to a weapon despite signs that he had significant psychological issues.

Five killed, 12 injured in clash in southern Mexico Posted: 23 Jul 2016 03:54 PM PDT Five people, including a local mayor, were killed in a confrontation on Saturday morning in a picturesque small town in southern Mexican state of Chiapas, a government official said. A group of protesters arrived in the town of San Juan Chamula to make complaints to the municipal government when some brandished firearms killing mayor Domingo Lopez, a driver, two other officials, and a local resident. There are 12 people being treated for injuries in hospitals nearby, state government general secretary Juan Carlos Gomez said in a news conference, adding that calm had been restored in the town.

Argentina's ex-President Fernandez not afraid of jail Posted: 23 Jul 2016 03:49 PM PDT BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez says she doesn't fear the prospect of jail.

Defiant Turkey extends police powers, shutters schools after coup Posted: 23 Jul 2016 03:48 PM PDT Turkey pushed on Saturday with a sweeping crackdown against suspected plotters of its failed coup, defiantly telling EU critics it had no choice but to root out hidden enemies. Using new emergency powers, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's cabinet decreed that police could now hold suspects for one month without charge, and announced it would shut down over 1,000 private schools it deems subversive. A week after renegade soldiers tried to oust him with guns, tanks and F16s, Erdogan's government has detained over 13,000 people it suspects are state enemies, mainly soldiers but also police, judges, teachers and civil servants.

El Salvador looks for new 'national reconciliation' law Posted: 23 Jul 2016 03:46 PM PDT SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — El Salvador's president says he has begun talks with political parties on a new "national reconciliation" law after the Supreme Court overturned an amnesty covering crimes committed during the country's 1980-1992 civil war.

India in control of 1st test as West Indies follow on Posted: 23 Jul 2016 03:21 PM PDT ST. JOHN'S, Antigua (AP) — India took complete control of the first test after dismissing West Indies for 243 on Saturday and forcing the hosts to follow on.

After Munich shooting, tearful witnesses linger at scene Posted: 23 Jul 2016 03:19 PM PDT MUNICH (AP) — It was the beginning of a typical Friday night out. Crowds streamed through Munich's glass-and-concrete Olympia Shopping Mall, while across the street, a mostly young crowd relaxed in a McDonald's restaurant.

Peru's jailed former President Alberto Fujimori seeks pardon Posted: 23 Jul 2016 03:07 PM PDT LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru's jailed former President Alberto Fujimori has filed a new request for a pardon, less than a week before the country's next president takes office, the government said Saturday.

Mayor, four people shot dead in southern Mexico Posted: 23 Jul 2016 03:04 PM PDT Tuxtla Gutiérrez (Mexico) (AFP) - A mayor and two local officials were among five people shot dead during a protest on Saturday in a southern Mexico town with a history of religious and political conflict. People from several surrounding communities were protesting in the central square of San Juan Chamula when "individuals opened fire," said Juan Carlos Gomez Aranda, secretary general of the Chiapas state government. The victims included the mayor, Domingo Lopez Gonzalez, town administrator Narciso Lunes Hernandez and councilman Miguel Lopez Gomez.

Turkey detains senior Gulen aide after coup attempt Posted: 23 Jul 2016 02:51 PM PDT Turkey has detained a senior aide to the US-based cleric Fethullah Gulen whom it blames for the coup attempt aimed at ousting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, an official said on Saturday. Security forces detained Hails Hanci in the Black Sea province of Trabzon, the official said, describing Hanci as a "right-hand man" of Gulen and responsible for transferring funds to him. Gulen denies being behind the failed coup.

Police: Munich suspect was obsessed with mass shootings Posted: 23 Jul 2016 02:44 PM PDT MUNICH (AP) — The gunman whose rampage at a Munich mall left nine people dead was a depression-plagued teenager who avidly read books and articles about mass killings and apparently tried to lure young victims to their deaths through a faked Facebook posting, authorities said Saturday.

At age 37, Karlovic beats Johnson to reach Citi Open final Posted: 23 Jul 2016 02:44 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — Even Ivo Karlovic willingly admits that whatever success he has on a tennis court is due mainly to his big serve.

Miguel Angel Jimenez opens lead in Senior British Open Posted: 23 Jul 2016 02:31 PM PDT CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) — Miguel Angel Jimenez opened a four-stroke lead in the Senior British Open, shooting a 7-under 65 on Saturday in mild conditions to fall one short of matching the Carnoustie Golf Links record.

Toure set for Rodgers reunion at Celtic Posted: 23 Jul 2016 02:16 PM PDT Ivory Coast defender Kolo Toure is poised to be reunited with his former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers at Celtic although the 35-year-old won't feature in the forthcoming marathon trip to Kazakhstan for a Champions League tie. Toure, who has also played in the English top flight with Arsenal and Manchester City, was at Parkhead on Saturday to watch the Scottish side beaten by Leicester City on penalties in the International Champions Cup. "I brought him into Liverpool to add that bit of experience and help to the centre-halves there at the time and I think you've seen from his impact there and in particular last season, he was a very important player for Jurgen (Klopp) and played in the Europa League final," Rodgers said of Toure.

Mexico rallies resources after reporter's slaying Posted: 23 Jul 2016 02:02 PM PDT Mexico's top prosecutor said Saturday it has launched a comprehensive investigation of the murder of reporter Pedro Tamayo Rosas. A 45-year-old newspaper reporter who covered crime, Tamayo was gunned down in front of his wife and two grown sons outside his home in the town of Tierra Blanca on Wednesday night. Reporters Without Borders said the investigation should focus on whether Tamayo's murder was linked to his journalistic work.

Kaine wows crowds on day one as Clinton running mate Posted: 23 Jul 2016 01:59 PM PDT Tim Kaine made a big splash Saturday in his first appearance as Hillary Clinton's running mate for the White House, savaging Donald Trump's foreign policy ideas as dangerous and wowing a Miami crowd with fluent Spanish. Kaine, a 58-year-old senator from the battleground state of Virginia, won many a cheer and laugh and frequent applause as he addressed a campaign rally one day after being tapped for the Democratic ticket. Clinton beamed as she sat behind Kaine during his rousing and well-delivered speech, after introducing the political veteran as the antithesis of the Republican ticket of Trump and Mike Pence.

Black Lives Matter protest Rio police violence ahead of Olympics Posted: 23 Jul 2016 01:50 PM PDT American activists from the Black Lives Matter movement marched with Brazilian partners through central Rio de Janeiro on Saturday, to protest police violence before the city hosts the first-ever Olympics in South America next month. The activists, better known for campaigning against police brutality and racial profiling in the United States, traveled to Rio to highlight some of the similarities with their cause in Brazil. The country, Latin America's biggest, is home more than 200 million people, a majority of whom identify themselves as black or mixed.

Solar Impulse 2 embarks on world tour final leg Posted: 23 Jul 2016 01:49 PM PDT A sun-powered Solar Impulse 2 aircraft on a record-breaking flight around the world to promote renewable energy was due to depart from Cairo early Sunday on the last leg of its journey. "It's a project for energy, for a better world," Swiss pilot Bertrand Piccard told journalists standing in front of the plane which weighs no more than a large car but has the wingspan of a Boeing 747. The plane was scheduled to depart at 1 am Cairo time (2300 GMT) for Abu Dhabi.

Final four police hostages released in Armenia standoff Posted: 23 Jul 2016 01:45 PM PDT Pro-opposition gunmen locked in a week-long hostage standoff with Armenian authorities on Saturday released the final four police officers held captive, officials said, but remained holed up and heavily armed. A group of supporters of jailed opposition leader Zhirair Sefilyan stormed a police building in the capital Yerevan last Sunday, killing one officer, taking several more hostage and seizing a cache of weapons. Senior military officer Vitaly Balasanyan, who was acting as an intermediary, said the hostage-takers first released two of the officers Saturday morning "without any conditions" before then freeing the final two high-ranking officials.

Canadian authorities seek to contain oil spill moving down river Posted: 23 Jul 2016 01:44 PM PDT Authorities are building a new containment boom to fight an oil spill in a major western Canadian river, officials said on Saturday, after the spill breached a previous barrier and threatened the drinking water of several communities along the coast. The city of North Battleford, which draws its drinking water in part from the North Saskatchewan River, shut its supply intake on Friday and switched to using ground water, provincial officials said in a telephone conference with reporters.

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