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• Attack at American University in Kabul over: Afghan police
• Italy rescuers toil through night seeking quake survivors as death toll hits 159
• Turkish tanks roll into Syria, pushing Islamic State out of key border town
• Colombia, FARC sign final deal to end five decades of bloodshed
• U.N./OPCW inquiry blames Syria government for gas attacks, likely sanctions fight looms
• North Korea's Kim declares missile launch from sub 'greatest success'
• Petra Kvitova tops Eugenie Bouchard in Connecticut Open
• Hope Solo suspended from national team for 6 months
• Colombians to vote on FARC peace deal on Oct. 2, Santos says
• Colombia, FARC rebels reach deal to end half-century war
• Top Asian News 12:33 a.m. GMT
• Powerful earthquake shakes central Myanmar
• North Korea leader says missile test was 'greatest success': KCNA
• Japan authorizes $2M to study high-speed train in Maryland
• Without aid, 49,000 children will die this year in northeast Nigeria: U.N.
• Colombia's war victims urge forgiveness as society splits over peace deal
• Ko, Henderson set for Canadian Pacific Women's Open
• Tornadoes slam Indiana, demolishing numerous homes
• California legislature passes climate change bills
• German military mulls withdrawing jets from Turkey air base: report
• UN to consider statement on North Korea missile launch
• Afghan forces hunt gunmen after American University attack
• Italian town destroyed in quake was preparing food festival
• Panama advances to international championship game of LLWS
• Dizzy Roy sets up England win over Pakistan
• Jury deliberates case of Russian man charged with hacking
• U.N. Security Council discusses North Korea missile launch
• Colombia, FARC rebels reach historic peace deal
• Wildfire forces closure of south entrance to Yellowstone National Park
• MLB and union to play games, invest $5M in Puerto Rico
• After years of talks, Colombia and FARC rebels announce accord for ending half-century of war
• Italy quake kills 159 as rescuers race to find survivors
• STORY REMOVED: BC-LT--APNewsAlert
• North Korean submarine missile launch shows improved ability
• Colombia peace pact won't boost economy in near term - investors
• Report: Syria and Islamic State blamed for chemical attacks
• Post Arab Spring, lifespan drops across region: study
• Italy quake toll climbs to at least 159: official
• US intelligence still sorting out purported NSA hack

Attack at American University in Kabul over: Afghan police Posted: 24 Aug 2016 05:33 PM PDT KABUL (Reuters) - An attack at the American University in the Afghan capital, Kabul, is over after security forces killed two gunmen, a police official at the scene told Reuters on Thursday. A security guard was killed and more than 20 people wounded in the attack that began on Wednesday evening with a large explosion and gunfire. Police said earlier they had rescued some 500 students from the walled compound. (Reporting by Mirwais Harooni; Writing by Lincoln Feast; Editing by Paul Tait)

Italy rescuers toil through night seeking quake survivors as death toll hits 159 Posted: 24 Aug 2016 03:11 PM PDT By Steve Scherer ACCUMOLI, Italy (Reuters) - Rescue teams were working through the night to try to find survivors under the rubble that remained of central Italian towns flattened by an earthquake that hit in the early hours of Wednesday, killing at least 159 people. One hotel that collapsed in the small town of Amatrice probably had about 70 guests, and only seven bodies had so far been recovered, said the mayor of the town that was one of the worst hit by the quake.

Turkish tanks roll into Syria, pushing Islamic State out of key border town Posted: 24 Aug 2016 01:59 PM PDT By Humeyra Pamuk and Jeff Mason KARKAMIS, Turkey/ANKARA (Reuters) - Syrian rebels backed by Turkish special forces, tanks and warplanes entered one of Islamic State's last strongholds on the Turkish-Syrian border on Wednesday, in Turkey's first major U.S.-backed incursion into its southern neighbor. A column of at least nine Turkish tanks crossed into Syria with the group of largely Arab and Turkmen rebels to drive Islamic State out of Jarablus and surrounding villages. President Tayyip Erdogan said the operation was targeting both Islamic State and the Kurdish YPG militia, whose gains in northern Syria have alarmed Turkey.

Colombia, FARC sign final deal to end five decades of bloodshed Posted: 24 Aug 2016 05:19 PM PDT By Nelson Acosta HAVANA (Reuters) - Colombia's government and leftist FARC rebels signed a final peace deal on Wednesday to end a 50-year-old guerrilla war, one of the world's longest conflicts which took the resource-rich country to the brink of collapse. "We have arrived at a final agreement... for an end of the conflict and the construction of a stable and lasting peace in Colombia," said Cuban representative Rodolfo Benitez, reading from the statement before the agreement was signed by lead negotiators for the rebels and the government. The historic accord foresees the demobilization of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), whose cocaine-funded rebels fought the government in a war that killed at least 220,000 people.

U.N./OPCW inquiry blames Syria government for gas attacks, likely sanctions fight looms Posted: 24 Aug 2016 03:06 PM PDT By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Syrian government troops were responsible for two toxic gas attacks and Islamic State militants used sulfur mustard gas, a joint investigation by the United Nations and the global chemical weapons watchdog found on Wednesday, according to a confidential report seen by Reuters. The year-long U.N. and Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) inquiry - unanimously authorized by the U.N. Security Council - focused on nine attacks in seven areas of Syria, where a separate OPCW fact-finding investigation had already determined that chemical weapons had likely been used.

North Korea's Kim declares missile launch from sub 'greatest success' Posted: 24 Aug 2016 03:26 PM PDT North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised a test-fire of a submarine-launched ballistic missile and declared it "the greatest success" that put the country in the "front rank" of nuclear military powers, official media reported on Thursday. North Korea fired a submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) on Wednesday which flew about 500 km (300 miles). The South Korean government and experts said the launch showed technical progress in the North's SLBM program.

Petra Kvitova tops Eugenie Bouchard in Connecticut Open Posted: 24 Aug 2016 05:42 PM PDT NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Defending champion Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic advanced to the Connecticut Open quarterfinals, beating Canada's Eugenie Bouchard 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday night.

Hope Solo suspended from national team for 6 months Posted: 24 Aug 2016 05:37 PM PDT CHICAGO (AP) — U.S. women's goalkeeper Hope Solo was suspended Wednesday for six months by U.S. Soccer for disparaging comments about Sweden following the Americans' early departure from the Rio Olympics.

Colombians to vote on FARC peace deal on Oct. 2, Santos says Posted: 24 Aug 2016 05:36 PM PDT BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombians will vote in October on a peace deal that could end 50 years of war with Marxist FARC rebels, President Juan Manuel Santos said on Wednesday, after negotiators reached a final accord at talks. "The plebiscite for peace will take place on Sunday, October 2 of this year," Santos said in a televised speech after negotiators from the government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) formally announced the deal in Havana. (Reporting by Bogota newsroom)

Colombia, FARC rebels reach deal to end half-century war Posted: 24 Aug 2016 05:35 PM PDT HAVANA (AP) — Colombia's government and the country's biggest rebel group reached a deal Wednesday evening for ending a half-century of hostilities in what has been one of the world's longest-running armed conflicts.

Top Asian News 12:33 a.m. GMT Posted: 24 Aug 2016 05:33 PM PDT YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Rescue workers surveyed the damage Thursday after a powerful earthquake shook Myanmar, killing at least four people and damaging 185 ancient Buddhist pagodas in the former capital of Bagan, a major tourist site. The U.S. Geological Survey said the magnitude 6.8 quake on Wednesday was centered about 25 kilometers (15 miles) west of Chauk, a town south of Bagan. It was located fairly far below the Earth's surface at a depth of about 84 kilometers (52 miles), it said. Deep earthquakes generally cause less surface damage. At least 185 brick pagodas in Bagan were damaged, the state newspaper reported.

Powerful earthquake shakes central Myanmar Posted: 24 Aug 2016 05:33 PM PDT YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Rescue workers surveyed the damage Thursday after a powerful earthquake shook Myanmar, killing at least four people and damaging 185 ancient Buddhist pagodas in the former capital of Bagan, a major tourist site.

North Korea leader says missile test was 'greatest success': KCNA Posted: 24 Aug 2016 05:27 PM PDT North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has declared a recent submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) test the "greatest success", Pyongyang's state media said on Thursday. The results of Wednesday's launch proved the North had joined the "front rank of the military powers fully equipped with nuclear attack capability" and that the US mainland and the operational theatre in the Pacific were now "within the striking range" of the North's army, KCNA news agency reported Kim as saying. The missile flew 500 kilometres (around 300 miles) towards Japan, marking what weapons analysts called a clear step forward for North Korea's nuclear strike ambitions.

Japan authorizes $2M to study high-speed train in Maryland Posted: 24 Aug 2016 05:25 PM PDT ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Japan's ambassador to the U.S. says his country has authorized $2 million to support a feasibility study on building a high-speed train between Baltimore and Washington.

Without aid, 49,000 children will die this year in northeast Nigeria: U.N. Posted: 24 Aug 2016 05:17 PM PDT Nearly half a million children around Lake Chad face "severe acute malnutrition" due to drought and a seven-year insurgency by Islamist militant group Boko Haram in northeastern Nigeria, UNICEF said on Thursday. Of the 475,000 deemed at risk, 49,000 in Nigeria's Borno state, Boko Haram's heartland, will die this year if they do not receive treatment, according to the United Nations' child agency, which is appealing for $308 million to cope with the crisis. At the start of 2015, Boko Haram occupied an area the size of Belgium but has since been pushed back over the last 18 months by military assaults by the four countries.

Colombia's war victims urge forgiveness as society splits over peace deal Posted: 24 Aug 2016 05:07 PM PDT By Anastasia Moloney BOGOTA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Kidnapped and kept in chains for more than seven years in a jungle camp controlled by Colombia's FARC rebels, Alan Jara knows how hard it is to forgive and reconcile with the past. One of countless victims in Colombia's five-decade war, Latin America's longest, Jara was released by the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in 2009. Jara eventually decided to forgive his captors.

Ko, Henderson set for Canadian Pacific Women's Open Posted: 24 Aug 2016 05:00 PM PDT PRIDDIS, Alberta (AP) — Brooke Henderson is the face of Canadian golf. Lydia Ko is a big hit, too — and every bit as comfortable.

Tornadoes slam Indiana, demolishing numerous homes Posted: 24 Aug 2016 05:00 PM PDT By Susan Guyett INDIANAPOLIS (Reuters) - Thunderstorms and tornadoes plowed through central Indiana on Wednesday, demolishing numerous homes and a Starbucks shop in the city of Kokomo while leaving thousands of Indianapolis-area residents without electricity, but no serious injuries were immediately reported. The National Weather Service issued a bulletin saying a "confirmed large and extremely dangerous" tornado had struck near Indianapolis, the state's capital and largest city, as severe storms rolled through the region in the late afternoon. The Weather Service also reported that a Starbucks coffee shop was demolished in Kokomo, a city of 45,000 people about 60 miles (97 km) north of Indianapolis, but said there were no immediate reports of anyone hurt.

California legislature passes climate change bills Posted: 24 Aug 2016 04:59 PM PDT By Rory Carroll SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - California lawmakers voted to extend the state's climate change fighting efforts out to 2030 on Wednesday, giving a new lease on life to the most ambitious greenhouse gas reduction program in the country. The vote came hours after the state Assembly passed a linked bill to increase legislative oversight of the climate change programs run by the California Air Resources Board by a vote of 44-28. Both bills will now go to Governor Jerry Brown, who has said he will sign them.

German military mulls withdrawing jets from Turkey air base: report Posted: 24 Aug 2016 04:58 PM PDT The German military is preparing for a possible withdrawal of six Tornado reconnaissance jets from Turkey's Incirlik Air Base given Ankara's continued refusal to allow German lawmakers to visit the facility, Der Spiegel magazine reported Thursday. The magazine said the German Bundeswehr was evaluating whether it could move the warplanes and refuelling aircraft, which are supporting the U.S.-led coalition's aerial attacks on Islamic State targets, to Jordan or Cyprus. The German Defense Ministry gave no details about its plans.

UN to consider statement on North Korea missile launch Posted: 24 Aug 2016 04:53 PM PDT UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council agreed at an emergency meeting late Wednesday to consider issuing a statement on the latest North Korean missile launch.

Afghan forces hunt gunmen after American University attack Posted: 24 Aug 2016 04:50 PM PDT By Mirwais Harooni and Hamid Shalizi KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan security forces combed the American University in Kabul in the early hours of Thursday for suspected gunmen who might be still at large, following an attack on the compound that killed at least one person and sent students fleeing in panic. Elite Afghan forces surrounded the walled compound and eventually worked their way inside, according to a senior interior ministry official. Kabul police chief Abdul Rahman Rahimi told Reuters early on Thursday that security forces had rescued around 500 students from the university, which is popular with Afghanistan's elite.

Italian town destroyed in quake was preparing food festival Posted: 24 Aug 2016 04:46 PM PDT AMATRICE, Italy (AP) — In three days, the rugged residents of the medieval Italian hill town of Amatrice had planned to hold one of their most joyful events of the year: the 50th edition of a food festival celebrating their beloved Amatriciana pasta dish, which is made from local ingredients.

Panama advances to international championship game of LLWS Posted: 24 Aug 2016 04:41 PM PDT SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Esmith Pineda smashed a go-ahead three-run homer in the fifth inning and Panama beat South Korea 3-2 on Wednesday night for a spot in the international championship game of the Little League World Series.

Dizzy Roy sets up England win over Pakistan Posted: 24 Aug 2016 04:40 PM PDT Jason Roy overcame a dizzy spell to lead England's charge to a 44-run win under the Duckworth/Lewis method in a rain-marred first one-day international against Pakistan in Southampton on Wednesday. Surrey opener Roy's quickfire 65 fired England towards an initial victory target of 261 after Pakistan had made 260 for six, captain Azhar Ali top-scoring with 82.

Jury deliberates case of Russian man charged with hacking Posted: 24 Aug 2016 04:40 PM PDT SEATTLE (AP) — The son of a Russian lawmaker made millions by hacking into U.S. businesses to steal credit card information and selling that data to other criminals, a federal prosecutor told the jury during his closing argument on Wednesday.

U.N. Security Council discusses North Korea missile launch Posted: 24 Aug 2016 04:39 PM PDT The United Nations Security Council held a closed-door meeting on Wednesday at the request of the United States and Japan to discuss North Korea's latest missile launch. North Korea fired a submarine-launched missile on Wednesday that flew more than 310 miles (500 km) toward Japan, an indication of improving technological capability for the isolated North Asian country that has conducted a series of missile launches in defiance of U.N. sanctions.

Colombia, FARC rebels reach historic peace deal Posted: 24 Aug 2016 04:34 PM PDT Havana (AFP) - Colombia's government and FARC rebels announced Wednesday that they have reached a historic peace deal to end their half-century civil war, the last major armed conflict in the Americas.

Wildfire forces closure of south entrance to Yellowstone National Park Posted: 24 Aug 2016 04:26 PM PDT By Ruffin Prevost CODY, Wyo. (Reuters) - Burning trees and thick smoke from a large Wyoming wildfire have prompted authorities to close the main connecting road between the south end of Yellowstone National Park and the northern border of Grand Teton National Park. The closure order, which was made earlier this week and remained in effect on Wednesday, means throngs of peak summer season vacationers will have to make a detour of at least 150 miles (241 km) to move between the neighboring parks. Officials in Grand Teton closed U.S. Highway 89 because of active burning in trees along the roadside and heavy smoke from the so-called Berry Fire, which officials said was sparked by lightning on July 25 and has grown to cover some 6,800 acres (2,751 hectares).

MLB and union to play games, invest $5M in Puerto Rico Posted: 24 Aug 2016 04:24 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has agreed to hold games in Puerto Rico and will work with the players' association to invest $5 million in developing baseball on the island.

After years of talks, Colombia and FARC rebels announce accord for ending half-century of war Posted: 24 Aug 2016 04:20 PM PDT HAVANA (AP) — After years of talks, Colombia and FARC rebels announce accord for ending half-century of war.

Italy quake kills 159 as rescuers race to find survivors Posted: 24 Aug 2016 04:19 PM PDT A powerful earthquake shook central Italy on Wednesday, leaving at least 159 people dead and a trail of destruction across several mountain villages packed with holidaymakers. Prime Minister Matteo Renzi had earlier said at least 120 people were killed in the earthquake. "This is not a final toll," he had warned after visiting the badly hit village of Amatrice.

STORY REMOVED: BC-LT--APNewsAlert Posted: 24 Aug 2016 04:17 PM PDT HAVANA (AP) — The Associated Press has withdrawn its NewsAlert about Colombia and FARC rebels announcing a peace deal. They are about to make an announcement, but haven't given the details.

North Korean submarine missile launch shows improved ability Posted: 24 Aug 2016 04:16 PM PDT SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A ballistic missile fired from a North Korean submarine on Wednesday flew about 500 kilometers (310 miles), the longest distance achieved by the North for such a weapon, Seoul officials said, putting all of South Korea, and possibly parts of Japan, within its striking distance.

Colombia peace pact won't boost economy in near term - investors Posted: 24 Aug 2016 04:14 PM PDT Colombia's historic peace agreement with FARC rebels, to be unveiled on Wednesday after almost four years of negotiations, is not likely to give the country's struggling economy an immediate boost, investors said, as sluggish commodities prices remain the most pressing issue. Any benefit to the agreement, set to be unveiled late on Wednesday, is already reflected in the country's markets and economy, investors said, after the government and rebels reached a ceasefire deal in June, setting the stage for a final pact. The agreement will end more than 50 years of combat between the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and the country's government.

Report: Syria and Islamic State blamed for chemical attacks Posted: 24 Aug 2016 04:07 PM PDT UNITED NATIONS (AP) — An international team has concluded that the Syrian government and Islamic State militants carried out chemical attacks in the conflict-wracked nation during 2014 and 2015, according to its report circulated on Wednesday.

Post Arab Spring, lifespan drops across region: study Posted: 24 Aug 2016 04:06 PM PDT The conflict and civil strife that has erupted across the eastern Mediterranean region since the Arab Spring began in 2010 has shortened lifespans and damaged health, according to a study released Thursday. Yemen, Tunisia and Egypt all lost about three months in life expectancy between 2010 and 2013, with deteriorating conditions threatening health gains made over the previous two decades, researchers said. In Syria -- ravaged by a civil war that has left more than 290,000 people dead and displaced millions since March 2011 -- average life expectancy has been cut by six years, they reported in the journal The Lancet Global Health.

Italy quake toll climbs to at least 159: official Posted: 24 Aug 2016 03:57 PM PDT Rome (AFP) - The death toll from a powerful earthquake that struck a remote area of central Italy climbed to at least 159 late Wednesday, said the head of the country's civil protection agency, Fabrizio Curcio.

US intelligence still sorting out purported NSA hack Posted: 24 Aug 2016 03:55 PM PDT YORBA LINDA, Calif. (AP) — The U.S. is still probing the extent of a recent cyber leak of what purports to be hacking tools used by the National Security Agency.

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