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• Exclusive: U.S. withdraws staff from Saudi Arabia dedicated to Yemen planning
• Russian cruise missiles target Syria
• FBI probing possible U.S. ties to corruption by former Ukraine president: CNN
• Turkey arrests novelist for ties to Kurdish militants: media
• Biden, Ukraine's Poroshenko discuss surge in fighting in eastern Ukraine: White House
• FBI asked Macau billionaire if partner was Chinese agent: court records
• Guatemala prosecutors accuse ex-soldier in 1982 massacre
• Deadly fish parasite forces Yellowstone River closure in Montana
• Bolt says this is goodbye; Lochte says he's sorry
• Park takes 2-shot lead into final round at Olympics
• US beats Spain 82-76 in men's basketball, will play for gold
• Haiti welcomes UN admission, plans to assist cholera victims
• Dave Rennie to leave Chiefs, coach Glasgow Warriors
• Si Woo Kim shoots Wyndham-record 10-under 60 to take lead
• Colombian rebel leader wants to see comrade held in US free
• Liu Hong slips past Gonzalez to win gold in women's walk
• Mariners option slumping 1B Dae-Ho Lee to the minors
• Serbia beats Australia 87-61, plays US for men's hoops title
• Gas station translator says gun wasn't pointed at swimmers
• Colombia urges UN to quickly deploy peace verification team
• Colombia's half-century-long rebel conflict at a glance
• Lochte apologizes over Rio 'robbery' scandal
• Message from new Olympic champ to Russia: Don't dope
• Britain stun Dutch for first women's hockey gold
• Esposito gets Olympic gold in women's modern pentathlon
• U.S. says support to Saudi's Yemen campaign modest, no blank check
• US sends jets to protect forces from Syrian regime strikes
• 2.4 million in Libya need aid, UN says on World Humanitarian Day
• Tom Daley tops Chinese in platform prelims at Olympics
• Trump's embattled campaign chairman resigns
• Column: More Olympic heartache for Gasol at hands of US
• UK leader says there will be 2 celebrations for Olympians
• Coalition jets scrambled to defend U.S. forces from Syrian bombing
• Serbian women chase gold, first women's volleyball medal
• California prepares for season-opening trip to Australia
• Kanye West's weekend pop-up stores in NYC, 20 other cities
• Neid goes out with gold as Germany defeats Sweden 2-1
• 2 dead dogs found on ferry that caught fire near Puerto Rico

Exclusive: U.S. withdraws staff from Saudi Arabia dedicated to Yemen planning Posted: 19 Aug 2016 11:40 AM PDT By Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. military has withdrawn from Saudi Arabia its personnel who were coordinating with the Saudi-led air campaign in Yemen, and sharply reduced the number of staff elsewhere who were assisting in that planning, U.S. officials told Reuters. Fewer than five U.S. service people are now assigned full-time to the "Joint Combined Planning Cell," which was established last year to coordinate U.S. support, including air-to-air refueling of coalition jets and limited intelligence-sharing, Lieutenant Ian McConnaughey, a U.S. Navy spokesman in Bahrain, told Reuters. The staff withdrawal, which U.S. officials say followed a lull in air strikes in Yemen earlier this year, appears to reduce Washington's day-to-day involvement in advising a campaign that has come under increasing scrutiny for causing civilian casualties.

Russian cruise missiles target Syria Posted: 19 Aug 2016 04:00 PM PDT BEIRUT/MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian warships in the Mediterranean Sea fired cruise missiles at targets near Aleppo on Friday, a further sign of Moscow's broadening military effort in Syria days after it began to fly bombing missions from an airbase in Iran. Russian air power had helped Syrian President Bashar al-Assad make steady advances against rebels seeking to oust him since Moscow's intervention a year ago, but a recent insurgent advance in Aleppo has checked that momentum. In northeastern Syria, warplanes from a U.S.-led coalition flew patrols on Thursday to protect local ground forces they back against Syrian government airstrikes that are targeting the Kurdish city of Hasaka, the Pentagon said.

FBI probing possible U.S. ties to corruption by former Ukraine president: CNN Posted: 19 Aug 2016 03:57 PM PDT The FBI and U.S. Justice Department are investigating possible U.S. ties to alleged corruption involving the former president of Ukraine, including the work of firms headed by political operatives Paul Manafort and Tony Podesta, CNN reported on Friday, citing multiple U.S. law enforcement officials. The broad-based investigation was looking into whether U.S. companies and the financial system were used to enable corruption by the party of former pro-Russian Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych, CNN said. A person who answered a telephone number for Manafort said Manafort was not available for comment.

Turkey arrests novelist for ties to Kurdish militants: media Posted: 19 Aug 2016 01:00 PM PDT A Turkish court arrested prize-winning novelist Asli Erdogan on Friday over alleged links to Kurdish militants, the Haberturk newspaper reported, three days after she and two dozen more staff from the pro-Kurdish Ozgur Gundem newspaper were detained. Ozgur Gundem was closed by court order on Tuesday on grounds of spreading propaganda of the militant Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), deemed a terrorist organization by Turkey, the United States and European Union. Turkey has closed more than 130 media outlets since a state of emergency was declared following a failed military coup on July 15, stirring concern among Western allies and rights groups about deteriorating press freedoms.

Biden, Ukraine's Poroshenko discuss surge in fighting in eastern Ukraine: White House Posted: 19 Aug 2016 05:22 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Joe Biden spoke by phone on Friday with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko and both leaders expressed concern over a recent surge in fighting in eastern Ukraine, where Kiev is fighting pro-Russian separatists, the White House said. "The Vice President relayed that the United States had sent a message to Russia that the world is watching and underscored the need to de-escalate the situation. He also urged Ukraine to show restraint," the White House statement said. (Reporting by Eric Beech; Editing by Eric Walsh)

FBI asked Macau billionaire if partner was Chinese agent: court records Posted: 19 Aug 2016 02:04 PM PDT By Nate Raymond NEW YORK (Reuters) - The FBI last year questioned a Macau billionaire charged with participating in a bribery scheme at the United Nations about whether one of his partners was involved with Chinese foreign intelligence, according to court records. A transcript of a Federal Bureau of Investigation interview of Macau real estate developer Ng Lap Seng following his 2015 arrest was filed in federal court in Manhattan last week by his lawyers. In a motion, they noted FBI agents questioned Ng on whether he knew if a business associate, Qin Fei, was a Chinese agent or had contact with Chinese intelligence.

Guatemala prosecutors accuse ex-soldier in 1982 massacre Posted: 19 Aug 2016 05:25 PM PDT GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Prosecutors in Guatemala presented charges on Friday against a former soldier deported last week from the United States for his alleged involvement in the slaughter of more than 200 people more during his country's grueling civil war.

Deadly fish parasite forces Yellowstone River closure in Montana Posted: 19 Aug 2016 05:23 PM PDT Montana wildlife officials have closed a lengthy stretch of the Yellowstone River to all recreational activities at the height of the summer tourist season following the deaths of thousands of fish this week from a rare but virulent microbial parasite. The closure, imposed by the state Fish, Wildlife and Parks agency, covers more than 150 miles (240 km) of the Yellowstone River and its tributaries outside Yellowstone National Park. Fishing, boating and all other recreational activities are prohibited indefinitely.

Bolt says this is goodbye; Lochte says he's sorry Posted: 19 Aug 2016 05:22 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The U.S. men's basketball team just got by Spain on Friday, hours before another Olympic juggernaut, Usain Bolt, says his goodbye at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

Park takes 2-shot lead into final round at Olympics Posted: 19 Aug 2016 05:21 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Inbee Park was in the 16th fairway, only 50 yards from the hole, and couldn't imagine a worse spot to be.

US beats Spain 82-76 in men's basketball, will play for gold Posted: 19 Aug 2016 05:18 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Gone was the all-offense, all-action play that turned the last two gold-medal games into classics.

Haiti welcomes UN admission, plans to assist cholera victims Posted: 19 Aug 2016 05:06 PM PDT PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A U.N. acknowledgement that it played a role in introducing cholera to Haiti and vows to aid victims were welcomed Friday in the Caribbean nation, which has experienced the worst outbreak of the disease in recent history.

Dave Rennie to leave Chiefs, coach Glasgow Warriors Posted: 19 Aug 2016 05:05 PM PDT WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Dave Rennie, who coached the Hamilton-based Chiefs to the Super Rugby title in 2012 and 2013, says he will leave the club after the 2017 season to coach Scotland's Glasgow Warriors.

Si Woo Kim shoots Wyndham-record 10-under 60 to take lead Posted: 19 Aug 2016 05:04 PM PDT GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — Si Woo Kim and Lucas Glover had putts for 59 on another low-scoring day in the Wyndham Championship.

Colombian rebel leader wants to see comrade held in US free Posted: 19 Aug 2016 05:03 PM PDT JUNGLES OF PUTUMAYO, Colombia (AP) — One of Colombia's most-grizzled and important rebel fighters is calling on President Barack Obama to do more to support peace and to free a guerrilla leader jailed for more than a decade in the United States.

Liu Hong slips past Gonzalez to win gold in women's walk Posted: 19 Aug 2016 05:02 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — After missing out on an Olympic medal with fourth-place finishes in both Beijing and London, Liu Hong of China won the gold medal in the women's 20-kilometer walk Friday at the Rio de Janeiro Games.

Mariners option slumping 1B Dae-Ho Lee to the minors Posted: 19 Aug 2016 05:01 PM PDT SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners optioned slumping first baseman Dae-Ho Lee to Triple-A Tacoma.

Serbia beats Australia 87-61, plays US for men's hoops title Posted: 19 Aug 2016 04:59 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Milos Teodosic scored 22 points as Serbia, which pushed the star-studded U.S. team to the final seconds before losing earlier in the Rio Games, moved into the Olympic gold-medal game against the Americans with a shockingly easy 87-61 semifinal win over Australia on Friday.

Gas station translator says gun wasn't pointed at swimmers Posted: 19 Aug 2016 04:54 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A man who helped translate conversations between Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte, his teammates and armed security guards at a gas station says a gun wasn't pointed at them during the encounter.

Colombia urges UN to quickly deploy peace verification team Posted: 19 Aug 2016 04:53 PM PDT UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Colombia's high commissioner for peace on Friday urged the U.N. political mission that will monitor and verify a future cease-fire to deploy in the next three or four weeks — before the government and leftist rebels reach a final peace accord.

Colombia's half-century-long rebel conflict at a glance Posted: 19 Aug 2016 04:48 PM PDT BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — A look at Colombia's half-century guerrilla conflict:

Lochte apologizes over Rio 'robbery' scandal Posted: 19 Aug 2016 04:41 PM PDT Star American swimmer Ryan Lochte, who claimed that he was robbed at gunpoint in Rio with three teammates, apologized Friday for his role in an incident that cast an embarrassing shadow over South America's first Olympics. The four US gold medal-winning swimmers hoped to draw a line under the scandal that erupted when Lochte went public with a shocking report of how they were mugged on their way early Sunday back from a party in Rio de Janeiro. The claim that a man posing as a police officer held them up and forced them to the ground sparked a media frenzy and pushed Brazilian Olympic authorities into an embarrassed apology.

Message from new Olympic champ to Russia: Don't dope Posted: 19 Aug 2016 04:41 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Message to Russia from race walking's new Olympic champion: You'd be welcomed back, but dope-free.

Britain stun Dutch for first women's hockey gold Posted: 19 Aug 2016 04:40 PM PDT Great Britain won their first Olympic Games women's hockey gold medal on Friday with a dramatic shoot-out triumph over two-time defending champions the Netherlands. It was the Dutch team's first loss at an Olympics since 2004 -- after a run of 21 wins -- and shattered their bid to become the first team to win three successive gold medals. Goalkeeper Maddie Hinch played the starring role for the British team, pulling off four saves in the shoot-out.

Esposito gets Olympic gold in women's modern pentathlon Posted: 19 Aug 2016 04:36 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Chloe Esposito emerged from the tunnel into Deodoro Stadium, her bright, white teeth sparkling in the lights.

U.S. says support to Saudi's Yemen campaign modest, no blank check Posted: 19 Aug 2016 04:35 PM PDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Pentagon on Friday described its advisory support to Saudi Arabia's coalition campaign in Yemen as modest and "not a blank check," after a Reuters report disclosed it had withdrawn its military personnel from an advisory cell in the kingdom. "Even as we assist the Saudis regarding their territorial integrity, it does not mean that we will refrain from expressing our concern about the war in Yemen and how it has been waged," spokesman Adam Stump said. "In our discussions with the Saudi-led coalition, we have pressed the need to minimize civilian casualties. ...

US sends jets to protect forces from Syrian regime strikes Posted: 19 Aug 2016 04:33 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has twice scrambled fighter aircraft to protect American special operations forces and allies after Syrian government warplane attacks near the northeastern Syrian city of Hassakeh, officials said Friday.

2.4 million in Libya need aid, UN says on World Humanitarian Day Posted: 19 Aug 2016 04:29 PM PDT The UN used World Humanitarian Day on Friday to plead for help for Libya, saying millions of Libyans and migrants were engulfed in a worsening crisis. "More than 2.4 million people in Libya are in need of humanitarian assistance," Martin Kobler, the UN secretary-general's special representative for Libya, said in a statement. Kobler also noted the predicament of more than 270,000 migrants who fled their home countries and are stranded in Libya.

Tom Daley tops Chinese in platform prelims at Olympics Posted: 19 Aug 2016 04:28 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Britain's Tom Daley topped the Chinese in the men's 10-meter platform diving preliminaries Friday, helped by the highest-scoring dive so far in eight events at the Rio Olympics.

Trump's embattled campaign chairman resigns Posted: 19 Aug 2016 04:16 PM PDT Donald Trump sought to reboot his flagging presidential bid Friday, dismissing his tainted campaign chairman, seeking to broaden his shrinking support base by appealing to black voters and visiting flood-ravaged Louisiana. The resignation of the seasoned Republican strategist Paul Manafort -- under fire for his pro-Kremlin ties and role in a Ukrainian corruption scandal -- represents the Republican nominee's latest effort to get back on track after weeks of crisis. Earlier this week, Trump appointed Steve Bannon, a right-wing news executive, as CEO and promoted pollster Kellyanne Conway to campaign manager, in what has signaled a marked new tone following colossal missteps.

Column: More Olympic heartache for Gasol at hands of US Posted: 19 Aug 2016 04:07 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The proud man looked over the heads of the gathered reporters and then wistfully at the exit. He spoke slowly.

UK leader says there will be 2 celebrations for Olympians Posted: 19 Aug 2016 04:03 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Britain's prime minister says there will be celebrations in London and in Manchester to mark the accomplishments of athletes taking part in the Olympics and the Paralympics.

Coalition jets scrambled to defend U.S. forces from Syrian bombing Posted: 19 Aug 2016 04:00 PM PDT By Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A U.S.-led coalition sent aircraft into northeastern Syria on Thursday in a "very unusual" move to protect American special operation ground forces from attacks by Syrian government jets, a Pentagon official said on Friday. Pentagon spokesman Captain Jeff Davis told reporters the coalition aircraft reached the area around the city of Hasaka as the two Syrian SU-24s were leaving, and the U.S. special operation forces were in the area where the strikes were taking place. Davis said he was not aware of any other instances where coalition aircraft had been scrambled to respond to Syrian government bombing.

Serbian women chase gold, first women's volleyball medal Posted: 19 Aug 2016 03:56 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Tijana Boskovic covered her face and cried for joy in the aftermath of her team's thrilling semifinal upset of the top-ranked Americans, overcome by the improbable accomplishment for a country that has never been among the world volleyball powers.

California prepares for season-opening trip to Australia Posted: 19 Aug 2016 03:52 PM PDT BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Before California coach Sonny Dykes could even think about designing a game plan for the season opener against Hawaii, he had to devise a strategy to deal with playing a game on the other side of the world.

Kanye West's weekend pop-up stores in NYC, 20 other cities Posted: 19 Aug 2016 03:51 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Kanye West fans waited in line overnight in lower Manhattan on Friday for the chance to buy pieces from a new clothing line centered on the rapper-turned-fashion mogul's latest album.

Neid goes out with gold as Germany defeats Sweden 2-1 Posted: 19 Aug 2016 03:49 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Dzsenifer Marozsan scored early in the second half Friday and Germany went on to give coach Silvia Neid a 2-1 victory over Sweden in her final match for the nation's first Olympic gold in women's soccer.

2 dead dogs found on ferry that caught fire near Puerto Rico Posted: 19 Aug 2016 03:49 PM PDT SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Two missing pet dogs were found dead Friday aboard a large ferry that caught fire earlier this week and continues to burn off Puerto Rico's north coast.

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