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• Kurdish forces launch fresh thrust to retake Mosul from Islamic State
• Heavy fighting in Aleppo as Syrian rebels renew their assault: monitor
• Islamic State faces uphill 'branding war' in Afghanistan, Pakistan
• Woman and suspect die after Swiss train attack, two girls in serious condition
• Libyans fighting Islamic State in Sirte report advances along coast
• Japan PM Abe sends ritual offering to Yasukuni shrine for war dead
• Netherlands routs Australia in men's field hockey quarters
• Bolt, Gatlin in 100 final; Bolt cheered, Gatlin booed
• Andy Murray 1st to win 2 Olympic tennis singles golds
• Harvard tops Chinese ranking of best universities
• South Africa marks mine shootings, workers still in squalor
• The Latest: Bolt, Gatlin win their 100m semifinals in Rio
• France breaks golden drought in fencing, wins men's epee
• Australia stays alive in men's water polo tournament
• Top-ranked US women's volleyball team goes unbeaten in group
• Aussies roll to 81-56 win vs. Venezuela in men's basketball
• Silver medal and an engagement ring for Chinese diver
• Chinese lifter Meng grabs gold in women's +75kg
• Nadal says ailing left wrist bothers him only on forehand
• Europe is 'humiliating' Ankara: Turkish FM
• Ryan Moore wins John Deere Classic for 5th PGA Tour title
• Factbox: How dangerous was 2015 for aid workers?
• Aussie golfer Allenby arrested outside American casino
• US rolls again in women's basketball, routs China 105-62
• Argentina men out from women's shadow in Rio field hockey
• British cyclist Jason Kenny wins 2nd gold of Rio Olympics
• Mattek-Sands, Sock win mixed doubles gold medal in tennis
• What to watch at the Rio Games on Monday
• Golden cyclist Kenny unmoved by British star status
• Spain rolls past Canada 73-60 in women's basketball
• Wiggins inspired to Rio glory by coach under investigation
• Max Whitlock gives Britain 1st gold medals in gymnastics
• Canadian PM Trudeau marches in Montreal Pride parade
• Top Asian News 10:46 p.m. GMT
• Friends call imam slaying a hate crime; cops say no motive
• Ghana's president promises return to prosperity as he kicks off re-election campaign
• Great Scott: Emotional Brit wins Finn Olympic sailing gold
• A yodeling cry from the Alps unites US women volleyballers
• 42 killed in troubled east DR Congo
• Barcelona wins 2-0 at tired Sevilla in Super Cup 1st leg

Kurdish forces launch fresh thrust to retake Mosul from Islamic State Posted: 14 Aug 2016 01:43 PM PDT By Saif Hameed WARDAK, Iraq (Reuters) - Kurdish Peshmerga forces launched a fresh attack on Islamic State (IS) forces early on Sunday as part of a campaign to capture Mosul, the militants' de facto capital in Iraq, Kurdish officials said. The advance began after heavy shelling and air strikes by a United States-led coalition against IS forces, a Reuters correspondent reported from Wardak, 30 km (19 miles) southeast of Mosul. The militants fought back, firing mortars at the advancing troops and detonating at least two car bombs.

Heavy fighting in Aleppo as Syrian rebels renew their assault: monitor Posted: 14 Aug 2016 10:38 AM PDT Heavy fighting took place in different sectors of the Syrian city of Aleppo on Sunday as rebels assaulted two government strongholds in the city's northwest and south, a monitor of the war said. Fighting for control of Aleppo, split between its government-held west and rebel-held eastern neighborhoods, has intensified in recent weeks causing hundreds of deaths and depriving many civilians of power, water and vital supplies. Insurgents including Islamist militant groups detonated car bombs before launching an attack on the Jamiat al-Zahraa district, an army base and residential district, the British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

Islamic State faces uphill 'branding war' in Afghanistan, Pakistan Posted: 14 Aug 2016 12:39 PM PDT By Kay Johnson and Mehreen Zahra-Malik ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - The U.S. drone strike that killed Islamic State's commander for Afghanistan and Pakistan was the latest blow to the Middle East-led movement's ambitions to expand into a region where the long-established Taliban remain the dominant Islamist force. Islamic State has enticed hundreds, perhaps thousands, of jihadist fighters in Afghanistan and Pakistan to switch loyalty and has held a small swathe of territory in the eastern Afghan province of Nangarhar, where leader Hafiz Saeed Khan was killed on July 26 by a U.S. drone, Washington confirmed late Friday. Anxiety over Islamic State - also known as ISIS or "Daesh" - in Afghanistan and Pakistan has been building since the al Qaeda breakaway movement seized portions of territory in Iraq and Syria in 2014 and began promoting itself worldwide.

Woman and suspect die after Swiss train attack, two girls in serious condition Posted: 14 Aug 2016 06:05 AM PDT One woman died and two girls were in serious condition a day after an attack on a Swiss train by a man armed with a knife and flammable fluid which also claimed the suspect's life, local police said on Sunday. Three victims remained in hospital on Sunday morning, including the two girls in serious condition who are aged 6 and 17 years old.

Libyans fighting Islamic State in Sirte report advances along coast Posted: 14 Aug 2016 10:23 AM PDT Libyan forces fighting to oust Islamic State from their former North African stronghold of Sirte said they had made advances on Sunday in a coastal neighborhood after staging attacks by land, sea and air. The forces, led by brigades from the city of Misrata and aligned with the U.N.-backed government in Tripoli, secured several key sites in Sirte this week, their progress helped by U.S. air strikes against Islamic State that began on Aug. 1. Islamic State militants are now encircled in Sirte's central residential areas.

Japan PM Abe sends ritual offering to Yasukuni shrine for war dead Posted: 14 Aug 2016 05:24 PM PDT Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent a ritual offering to a shrine for war dead on Monday, the anniversary of Japan's World War Two defeat, but did not visit the shrine seen in China and South Korea as a symbol of Tokyo's wartime militarism, an aide said. Visits to Yasukuni Shrine by top Japanese politicians outrage China and South Korea because it honors 14 Japanese leaders convicted as war criminals by an Allied tribunal, along with war dead. Abe has not visited in person since December 2013, when he said he did so to show respect for those who died for their country.

Netherlands routs Australia in men's field hockey quarters Posted: 14 Aug 2016 05:38 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Netherlands doesn't get humiliated often in men's field hockey.

Bolt, Gatlin in 100 final; Bolt cheered, Gatlin booed Posted: 14 Aug 2016 05:38 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The biggest clash on the Olympic track is on!

Andy Murray 1st to win 2 Olympic tennis singles golds Posted: 14 Aug 2016 05:31 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Andy Murray is making a habit of accomplishing things that hadn't been done in a while.

Harvard tops Chinese ranking of best universities Posted: 14 Aug 2016 05:31 PM PDT Universities from mainland China broke into the global top 100 in an annual ranking for the first time on Monday, but Harvard remained number one for the 14th consecutive year. China's prestigious Tsinghua University was 58th, beating elite Peking University in 71st place, in the "Academic Ranking of World Universities" compiled by the independent Shanghai Ranking Consultancy. The National University of Singapore also entered the top 100 for the first time, tying for 83rd, it said.

South Africa marks mine shootings, workers still in squalor Posted: 14 Aug 2016 05:26 PM PDT MARIKANA, South Africa (AP) — Mine worker Mziseni Zotyatha lives in a neat, one-room metal shack with plastic sheeting stretched above his bed to keep out the rain. He must go elsewhere for running water and a toilet.

The Latest: Bolt, Gatlin win their 100m semifinals in Rio Posted: 14 Aug 2016 05:25 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The Latest on the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (all times local):

France breaks golden drought in fencing, wins men's epee Posted: 14 Aug 2016 05:23 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The golden drought is over for France in fencing.

Australia stays alive in men's water polo tournament Posted: 14 Aug 2016 05:19 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rhys Howden and John Cotterill each scored three goals, and Australia stayed alive in the men's Olympic water polo tournament with a 12-7 victory over Greece in their final group game on Sunday.

Top-ranked US women's volleyball team goes unbeaten in group Posted: 14 Aug 2016 05:13 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Never did Karch Kiraly expect the women's volleyball Group B winner to go unblemished.

Aussies roll to 81-56 win vs. Venezuela in men's basketball Posted: 14 Aug 2016 04:55 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Pool play is over for the Australia men's basketball team after the Aussies defeated Venezuela 81-56 on Sunday night.

Silver medal and an engagement ring for Chinese diver Posted: 14 Aug 2016 04:54 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Love is in the air at the Olympic diving pool.

Chinese lifter Meng grabs gold in women's +75kg Posted: 14 Aug 2016 04:45 PM PDT Rio de Janeiro (AFP) - Chinese lifter Meng Suping grabbed Olympic gold in the women's +75kg category on Sunday as Sarah Robles claimed a rare weightlifting medal for the United States.

Nadal says ailing left wrist bothers him only on forehand Posted: 14 Aug 2016 04:43 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Rafael Nadal says his ailing left wrist bothers him on his forehand but not on his backhand or serve.

Europe is 'humiliating' Ankara: Turkish FM Posted: 14 Aug 2016 04:37 PM PDT Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu accused the European Union of "humiliating" Ankara, and reiterated his government's demand for visa-free travel in exchange for stemming the migrant flow, in an interview with a German daily. "The Turkish people are traumatised" by the failed putsch of July 15, Cavusoglu told Bild newspaper, in remarks that will be published on Monday. "Rather than helping Turkey, (European nations) are humiliating us," he said.

Ryan Moore wins John Deere Classic for 5th PGA Tour title Posted: 14 Aug 2016 04:29 PM PDT SILVIS, Ill. (AP) — For all the late pars and the closing run of 46 holes without a bogey, Ryan Moore thought the key to his victory Sunday in the John Deere Classic was a 24-foot birdie putt on the fourth hole.

Factbox: How dangerous was 2015 for aid workers? Posted: 14 Aug 2016 04:17 PM PDT By Lin Taylor LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Attacks against aid workers fell in 2015 for a second year in a row as Afghanistan remained the most dangerous country for humanitarian workers, data showed on Monday. In second place was South Sudan, with the highest number of attacks on civilian aid operations, the consulting group Humanitarian Outcomes said. The group's Aid Worker Security Report showed that attacks on aid workers such as violent or sexual assaults, bombings, shootings and kidnappings dropped by more than 20 percent in 2015, compared with the previous year.

Aussie golfer Allenby arrested outside American casino Posted: 14 Aug 2016 04:16 PM PDT Australian golfer Robert Allenby was arrested for disorderly conduct outside an American gambling casino, just hours after missing the cut at the John Deere Classic tournament. The 45-year-old from Melbourne was also charged with criminal trespassing after the early Saturday incident at Jumer's Casino in Rock Island, Illinois. "I don't know anything that's going on, so you can say whatever you want," Allenby told the newspaper.

US rolls again in women's basketball, routs China 105-62 Posted: 14 Aug 2016 04:15 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Geno Auriemma could only smile after his U.S. women's basketball team dominated another opponent.

Argentina men out from women's shadow in Rio field hockey Posted: 14 Aug 2016 04:13 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — When the question has been "Argentina plus field hockey," the answer has usually been "Las Leonas."

British cyclist Jason Kenny wins 2nd gold of Rio Olympics Posted: 14 Aug 2016 04:07 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — British cyclist Jason Kenny insists there was nothing awkward about the 24 hours leading to the individual sprint finals.

Mattek-Sands, Sock win mixed doubles gold medal in tennis Posted: 14 Aug 2016 04:05 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Bethanie Mattek-Sands figures she'll retire the stars and stripes socks and frame them with her gold medal.

What to watch at the Rio Games on Monday Posted: 14 Aug 2016 04:00 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Day 10 of the Rio Games features medal action in track and field, boxing, cycling, wrestling and more. Here are some things to watch (all times local):

Golden cyclist Kenny unmoved by British star status Posted: 14 Aug 2016 04:00 PM PDT Jason Kenny said he felt no different after joining the "five gold medal club" and closing in on British cycling legend Chris Hoy's national best six Olympic titles. Kenny proved he was the boss in the current British team, beating room-mate Callum Skinner to retain his Olympic sprint title in Rio on Sunday.

Spain rolls past Canada 73-60 in women's basketball Posted: 14 Aug 2016 04:00 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Alba Torrens scored 20 points and helped Spain finish second in Group B by beating Canada 73-60 and ensuring they avoid playing the Americans until at least the gold medal game in women's basketball.

Wiggins inspired to Rio glory by coach under investigation Posted: 14 Aug 2016 03:58 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Preparing for his final race before retirement in the Olympic velodrome, Bradley Wiggins' phone flashed with a message.

Max Whitlock gives Britain 1st gold medals in gymnastics Posted: 14 Aug 2016 03:52 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Britain had never won an Olympic gold medal in gymnastics before Sunday.

Canadian PM Trudeau marches in Montreal Pride parade Posted: 14 Aug 2016 03:52 PM PDT Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau marched with thousands of people in Montreal's annual Gay Pride parade Sunday, his third such appearance of the summer. Trudeau made history in July when he became Canada's first sitting prime minister to participate in Toronto's Gay Pride parade, and also attended Vancouver's pride event. Canada is "an open, positive society," the prime minister said, speaking in French.

Top Asian News 10:46 p.m. GMT Posted: 14 Aug 2016 03:46 PM PDT MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Hundreds of Filipinos rallied in stormy weather Sunday against President Rodrigo Duterte's decision to allow dictator Ferdinand Marcos to be buried in a heroes' cemetery, but Duterte remained firm in his stance despite growing opposition. About 1,500 protesters carrying a large streamer that read "Marcos not a hero" braved the rain, wind and mud at Manila's seaside Rizal Park to call on Duterte to reconsider his decision. They launched a signature campaign to try to stop the burial, tentatively set for next month. Loretta Ann Rosales, who formerly headed the government's Commission on Human Rights, said she was tortured and molested along with thousands of other detained left-wing activists under Marcos during a dark era that clearly shows why the brutal leader does not deserve to be accorded any state honors.

Friends call imam slaying a hate crime; cops say no motive Posted: 14 Aug 2016 03:46 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — The daylight slaying of a mosque leader and his associate set off fear and anguish Sunday among Bangladeshi Muslims in a New York City neighborhood, with some saying the killings appear to be an anti-Muslim hate crime. But police said there is no evidence so far to support that.

Ghana's president promises return to prosperity as he kicks off re-election campaign Posted: 14 Aug 2016 03:44 PM PDT By Kwasi Kpodo Cape Coast, GHANA (Reuters) - Ghana's President John Mahama told supporters the country was overcoming its economic problems and promised a return to prosperity as he launched his campaign on Sunday ahead of what is expected to be a close-run election. Ghana was one of Africa's fastest-growing economies at the beginning of the decade thanks to exports of gold, cocoa and oil. The economic problems have weakened the standing of Mahama, who will seek a second term in a presidential election on Dec. 7, when he will run against Nana Akufo-Addo, leader of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Great Scott: Emotional Brit wins Finn Olympic sailing gold Posted: 14 Aug 2016 03:42 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — There was no way Giles Scott could be a proper Briton and keep a stiff upper lip as he closed in on winning the gold medal in the Finn class in the Rio Olympics sailing regatta.

A yodeling cry from the Alps unites US women volleyballers Posted: 14 Aug 2016 03:41 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — One day over lunch in Serbia three years ago, Kim Hill began yodeling.

42 killed in troubled east DR Congo Posted: 14 Aug 2016 03:34 PM PDT At least 42 civilians have been killed in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a local official said Sunday, in what the government described as a massacre in revenge for military operations in the area. Three days of national mourning have been declared following Saturday night's mass killing, the latest in a series of massacres that have left more than 600 people dead in and around the troubled town of Beni since 2014. Speaking to a local radio station, Beni mayor Edmond Masumbuko said 42 people had been killed.

Barcelona wins 2-0 at tired Sevilla in Super Cup 1st leg Posted: 14 Aug 2016 03:33 PM PDT SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Luis Suarez and Munir El Haddadi scored in the second half to give Barcelona a 2-0 win at Sevilla in the first leg of the Spanish Super Cup on Sunday.

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