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• Italy grieves as state funeral is held for quake victims
• Turkey ratchets up Syria offensive, says warplanes hit Kurdish militia
• France's Ayrault urges Russia to back U.N. resolution on Syria
• Colombia's FARC rebels to hold final conference, peace vote September 13-19
• Vatican says it has high hopes of better ties with China
• Yemen's exiled government welcomes U.S. plan for restart of peace talks
• Mining leader, 2 others, accused in Bolivia official's death
• Nephew of Sinaloa cartel leader killed in Mexico
• Gene Sauers takes 2-stroke lead in Boeing Classic
• Rodgers hails 'near-on perfect' start with Celtic
• Conte wants more from revitalised Hazard
• Little League World Series things to know
• Klopp confident Liverpool are on right track
• Ariya Jutanugarn falters late, has 2-shot lead in Canada
• Radwanska beats Svitolina to take Connecticut Open title
• Ken Roczen caps Motocross championship season with sweep
• Suspected Kurdish militants fire rockets at Turkey's Diyarbakir airport: media
• Kroos lifts Real Madrid to win, Atletico stumbles again
• Wallabies coach bags ref after loss to New Zealand
• Airport in Turkey's southeast hit by rocket fire: report
• Jebet breaks world record to win women's 3,000 steeplechase
• British PM to trigger EU pull-out 'without parliament vote'
• At Puerto Rico parade, gold medalist Puig saw island's hope
• Busta beats Agut in Winston-Salem Open for first tour title
• Irishman Mallon released pending ticket scam probe - lawyer
• Argentina beats Springboks 26-24 in Rugby Championship
• Iglesias gives Pumas first home win over Boks
• FARC rebels to meet in September to ratify peace deal
• Colombian rebels announce final conference of peace talks
• South Korea beats Panama in LLWS international title game
• Defense witnesses testify in trial of Brazil's president
• The Latest: Activists say Syrian planes bomb city of Homs
• 8 troops killed in suspected rebel attack in north Paraguay
• Venezuela sends opposition leader back to jail, expels Ecuadoran lawmakers
• Terrorism charges for Charlie Hebdo attacker's relative
• McEnroe says he won't work with Raonic during US Open
• Guyana Amerindians say former gov't issued fake land titles
• DR Congo summit to avoid poll chaos planned for September
• Juventus beats Lazio in game dedicated to earthquake victims
• Cronulla, Melbourne in showdown for minor premiership

Italy grieves as state funeral is held for quake victims Posted: 27 Aug 2016 08:49 AM PDT Amongst the 35 coffins laid out in a sports hall were small caskets holding the bodies of an 18-month-old baby and a nine-year-old girl, two of the 21 children who are known to have died when the quake hit central Italy early on Wednesday. "We will decide all together how to get going again.

Turkey ratchets up Syria offensive, says warplanes hit Kurdish militia Posted: 27 Aug 2016 04:07 PM PDT By Umit Bektas KARKAMIS, Turkey (Reuters) - Rebels supported by Turkey fought Kurdish-backed forces in northern Syria on Saturday, as Ankara ratcheted up its cross-border offensive by saying it had launched air strikes against both Kurdish forces and Islamic State. Turkey's government, which is fighting a Kurdish insurgency at home, has said the Syrian campaign it opened this week is as much about preventing Kurdish militia fighters from gaining territory in Syria as about pushing back Islamic State. Turkey wants to stop Kurdish forces gaining control of a continuous stretch of Syrian territory on its frontier, which it fears could embolden the Kurdish militant group PKK, which has waged a three-decade insurgency on Turkish soil.

France's Ayrault urges Russia to back U.N. resolution on Syria Posted: 27 Aug 2016 09:03 AM PDT A U.N. report on the use of chemical weapons in Syria is a chance to push Russia to accept a resolution condemning the Syrian regime and resume political negotiations, French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault said. A joint investigation by the United Nations and the global chemical weapons watchdog OPCW found that Syrian government troops were responsible for two toxic gas attacks and Islamic State militants used sulfur mustard gas. "We are working with our partners in the U.N. Security Council, notably the United States and Britain, on a resolution condemning the attacks under Chapter 7," Ayrault told France's Le Monde newspaper in a interview published on Saturday.

Colombia's FARC rebels to hold final conference, peace vote September 13-19 Posted: 27 Aug 2016 01:14 PM PDT Colombia's main rebel group, the Revolutionary Armed Forces, said in a statement on Saturday they will hold their final conference on Sept. 13-19 to ratify a peace accord with the government. The deal between the leaders of the leftist guerilla group, referred to as FARC, and the government was announced Wednesday in Havana, after almost four years of talks. Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos has sent the text of the accord to Congress, where legislators have 30 days to go over it before a national referendum on Oct. 2.

Vatican says it has high hopes of better ties with China Posted: 27 Aug 2016 07:00 AM PDT The Vatican is hopeful it can improve ties with China after decades of tension, the Roman Catholic Church's highest-ranking diplomat said on Saturday, adding that warmer relations would benefit the whole world. Beijing severed links with the Vatican in 1951 shortly after the Communist Party took power and launched a crackdown on organized religion, with China's new rulers setting up their own church and appointing bishops without the pope's backing. After decades of mistrust, Pope Francis is pushing to improve relations and his secretary of state, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, sounded upbeat about the chances of success.

Yemen's exiled government welcomes U.S. plan for restart of peace talks Posted: 27 Aug 2016 12:48 PM PDT Yemen's Saudi-backed exiled government said on Saturday it welcomed a plan agreed by the United States, Gulf Arab states and the United Nations to restart peace talks with a goal of forming a unity government. U.N.-sponsored negotiations to end 18 months of fighting in the impoverished country on Saudi Arabia's southern border collapsed this month and the dominant Iran-allied Houthi movement there resumed shelling attacks into the kingdom. In talks in Jeddah this week, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said the conflict in which Saudi Arabia has launched thousands of air strikes in favor of the exiled government had gone on too long and needed to end.

Mining leader, 2 others, accused in Bolivia official's death Posted: 27 Aug 2016 05:47 PM PDT LA PAZ, Bolivia (AP) — Authorities in Bolivia say they have accused the president of a mining federation and two of his top officials for the killing of deputy interior minister Rodolfo Illanes amid a bitter strike. Forty miners have been detained in the case.

Nephew of Sinaloa cartel leader killed in Mexico Posted: 27 Aug 2016 05:44 PM PDT A nephew of one of the leaders of the powerful Sinaloa cartel was murdered, the state prosecutors office said on Saturday, the latest attack on the groups family members. Edgar Juvanny Parra Zambada, 42, the nephew of Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, was shot dead alongside another victim on Friday, state prosecutors said. Parra, a seafood merchant, was killed by two unidentified assailants after a car chase in the streets of Culiacan, Sinaloa state.

Gene Sauers takes 2-stroke lead in Boeing Classic Posted: 27 Aug 2016 05:41 PM PDT SNOQUALMIE, Wash. (AP) — Gene Sauers took the Boeing Classic lead Saturday, two weeks after his breakthrough victory in the U.S. Senior Open.

Rodgers hails 'near-on perfect' start with Celtic Posted: 27 Aug 2016 05:35 PM PDT Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers hailed his players for making what he described as a near perfect start to the season after a 4-1 win over Aberdeen took them top of the Scottish Premiership. It capped off a great week for the Scottish champions who clinched a place in the lucrative group stage of the Champions League following a 5-4 aggregate win over Israeli side Hapoel Beer-Sheva on Tuesday. Rodgers, who replaced Ronny Deila in May, has also helped guide his side to the last eight of the League Cup while winning three out of three in the Premiership to top the table.

Conte wants more from revitalised Hazard Posted: 27 Aug 2016 05:24 PM PDT Chelsea's revitalised winger Eden Hazard has been challenged to step up his performances even further after making an impressive start under new Blues boss Antonio Conte. Hazard, England's Footballer of the Year in 2015, endured a difficult campaign last season when Chelsea finished 10th in the table, Jose Mourinho was sacked and the Belgian international failed to score a Premier League goal until May. Now, with Conte in charge and stability restored at Stamford Bridge, the 25-year-old, who captained his country in France, has started the new season in sparkling form.

Little League World Series things to know Posted: 27 Aug 2016 05:22 PM PDT SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — The 70th Little League World Series championship game is set.

Klopp confident Liverpool are on right track Posted: 27 Aug 2016 04:54 PM PDT Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expressed optimism about his team's progress despite the frustration of a 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. James Milner put Liverpool ahead with a 43rd-minute penalty in Saturday's game, but the visitors could not make their superiority count and conceded a 72nd-minute equaliser to Danny Rose. Having beaten Arsenal and then lost at Burnley, Klopp's men have only four points after three games, but he felt their display against Spurs demonstrated they are on the right track.

Ariya Jutanugarn falters late, has 2-shot lead in Canada Posted: 27 Aug 2016 04:28 PM PDT PRIDDIS, Alberta (AP) — Ariya Jutanugarn missed a chance to take a big lead into the final round of the Canadian Pacific Women's Open, making two late bogeys Saturday at Priddis Greens.

Radwanska beats Svitolina to take Connecticut Open title Posted: 27 Aug 2016 04:23 PM PDT NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Top-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska completed a dominating week at the Connecticut Open on Sunday, beating Elina Svitolina 6-1, 7-6 (3) in the final then spraying her coaches and friends with champagne.

Ken Roczen caps Motocross championship season with sweep Posted: 27 Aug 2016 04:10 PM PDT CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Ken Roczen completed his Lucas Oil Pro Motocross championship season with a 450 Class moto sweep Saturday in the Ironman National.

Suspected Kurdish militants fire rockets at Turkey's Diyarbakir airport: media Posted: 27 Aug 2016 04:07 PM PDT Suspected Kurdish militants fired rockets at the airport in Turkey's main southeastern city of Diyarbakir on Saturday, sending passengers and staff scrambling for shelter, Dogan news agency said, but there were no immediate reports of casualties. There were no casualties and no disruption to flights, Diyarbakir governor Huseyin Aksoy told the news channel. Diyarbakir is the main city in Turkey's largely Kurdish southeast, where Kurdish militants have waged a three-decade insurgency.

Kroos lifts Real Madrid to win, Atletico stumbles again Posted: 27 Aug 2016 03:57 PM PDT BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Toni Kroos' late score ensured Real Madrid won its home opener over a feisty Celta Vigo 2-1 on Saturday, while Atletico Madrid stumbled in a second straight round of the Spanish league.

Wallabies coach bags ref after loss to New Zealand Posted: 27 Aug 2016 03:54 PM PDT WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Australia coach Michael Cheika launched a blistering attack on referee Romain Poite after his team lost to New Zealand 29-9 on Saturday, saying he was "bitterly disappointed" at the Frenchman's treatment of Wallabies captain Stephen Moore.

Airport in Turkey's southeast hit by rocket fire: report Posted: 27 Aug 2016 03:35 PM PDT Kurdish militants on Saturday fired four rockets at the airport in the southeastern Turkish city of Diyarbakir, without causing casualties, the Dogan news agency said. Dogan news agency said the attack was carried out by the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) which has fought the Turkish state for over three decades.

Jebet breaks world record to win women's 3,000 steeplechase Posted: 27 Aug 2016 03:25 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — Olympic champion Ruth Jebet broke the women's 3,000-meter steeplechase world record by six seconds at the Diamond League meeting in Paris on Saturday

British PM to trigger EU pull-out 'without parliament vote' Posted: 27 Aug 2016 03:18 PM PDT Prime Minister Theresa May wants to trigger Britain's withdrawal from the European Union without a vote in parliament, a report said Saturday. A source in her Downing Street office said the Daily Telegraph report was speculation but added that May was "committed to delivering on the verdict the public gave" in the June referendum, when 52 percent voted for Britain to leave the EU. May's government already faces a legal challenge to prevent it beginning the process of leaving the EU without an act of parliament.

At Puerto Rico parade, gold medalist Puig saw island's hope Posted: 27 Aug 2016 03:16 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Monica Puig gazed out at her fellow Puerto Ricans jamming the parade route, and in their eyes she saw hope.

Busta beats Agut in Winston-Salem Open for first tour title Posted: 27 Aug 2016 03:09 PM PDT WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta won his first ATP World Tour title Saturday, beating countryman Roberto Bautista Agut in 6-7 (8), 7-6 (7), 6-4 in the Winston-Salem Open.

Irishman Mallon released pending ticket scam probe - lawyer Posted: 27 Aug 2016 03:05 PM PDT Brazilian authorities are preparing to provisionally release an Irish businessman held over an alleged ticket scam at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, a lawyer said Saturday. Kevin Mallon, director of British hospitality firm THG, has been held in a Rio prison since his arrest on August 5. Police said they seized hundreds of tickets from Mallon which they suspect were offered for sale for thousands of dollars.

Argentina beats Springboks 26-24 in Rugby Championship Posted: 27 Aug 2016 03:04 PM PDT SALTA, Argentina (AP) — A week after letting a winning chance slip through its fingers, Argentina beat South Africa 26-24 in the Rugby Championship on Saturday to claim only its second-ever victory over the Springboks.

Iglesias gives Pumas first home win over Boks Posted: 27 Aug 2016 02:55 PM PDT Replacement fly-half Santiago Gonzalez Iglesias kicked a penalty two minutes from time to give Argentina a 26-24 Rugby Championship victory over South Africa in Salta Saturday. It was the first home triumph for the Pumas over the Springboks after a draw and 10 defeats since they first met in South America 23 years ago. The lead changed several times before Iglesias, the third-choice goal-kicker after fly-half Nicolas Sanchez and centre Juan Martin Hernandez retired injured, slotted the match-deciding kick.

FARC rebels to meet in September to ratify peace deal Posted: 27 Aug 2016 02:54 PM PDT FARC rebel leaders will convene in mid-September to ratify the historic peace agreement signed with the Colombian government this week, the guerrilla group announced Saturday. The September 13-19 conference of 200 FARC delegates -- including 29 members of its central committee -- will be open to 50 international guests as well as the press, an unusual move for the guerrillas. "Given the historical significance of this event, the people of Colombia and the world must learn first-hand about the conference's developments and decisions," the FARC said.

Colombian rebels announce final conference of peace talks Posted: 27 Aug 2016 02:54 PM PDT BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Top commanders from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia are preparing to gather one final time in mid-September to ratify a peace accord reached this week with government negotiators and map out the group's political strategy without weapons.

South Korea beats Panama in LLWS international title game Posted: 27 Aug 2016 02:53 PM PDT SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — Youbin Choi struck out 14 and South Korea beat Panama 7-2 Saturday to reach the championship game of the Little League World Series.

Defense witnesses testify in trial of Brazil's president Posted: 27 Aug 2016 02:50 PM PDT SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian senators on Saturday questioned the last two witnesses summoned by the defense for President Dilma Rousseff in her impeachment trial for allegedly breaking fiscal rules in the management of the federal budget.

The Latest: Activists say Syrian planes bomb city of Homs Posted: 27 Aug 2016 02:47 PM PDT BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest developments in the Syrian civil war (all times local):

8 troops killed in suspected rebel attack in north Paraguay Posted: 27 Aug 2016 02:47 PM PDT ASUNCION, Paraguay (AP) — Suspected members of a little-known rebel group killed eight soldiers in an attack in northern Paraguay on Saturday, just days after guerrillas and officials in Colombia reached a peace deal to end the longest-running insurgency in Latin America.

Venezuela sends opposition leader back to jail, expels Ecuadoran lawmakers Posted: 27 Aug 2016 02:39 PM PDT Venezuela sent an opposition leader who was under house arrest back to jail Saturday and expelled a delegation of Ecuadoran lawmakers, amid rising political tension over a campaign to recall leftist President Nicolas Maduro. Former San Cristobal mayor Daniel Ceballos was abruptly taken from his home before dawn by members of the Venezuelan intelligence services, his wife said on Twitter, posting a video of their vehicles as they drove away.

Terrorism charges for Charlie Hebdo attacker's relative Posted: 27 Aug 2016 02:28 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — French investigators have handed preliminary terrorism charges to the brother-in-law of one of the Islamic extremists who attacked the French satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo last year.

McEnroe says he won't work with Raonic during US Open Posted: 27 Aug 2016 02:19 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — John McEnroe says he won't work with Milos Raonic during the U.S. Open "for Milos' sake, for ESPN and my sake."

Guyana Amerindians say former gov't issued fake land titles Posted: 27 Aug 2016 02:09 PM PDT GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Some Amerindian leaders in Guyana are accusing the previous government of giving them bogus land titles before last year's national elections.

DR Congo summit to avoid poll chaos planned for September Posted: 27 Aug 2016 02:06 PM PDT Crunch talks between the DR Congo government and opposition will start next week, aimed at avoiding political chaos when the president's term expires late this year, an African Union mediator said Saturday. Congo's opposition had originally spurned the talks, proposed by President Joseph Kabila in November 2015, insisting that several political prisoners must first be released. Former Togolese prime minister Edem Kodjo, who brokered the talks on behalf of the AU, said in Kinshasa that the negotiations will begin on September 1 and last for two weeks.

Juventus beats Lazio in game dedicated to earthquake victims Posted: 27 Aug 2016 02:01 PM PDT ROME (AP) — Juventus won 1-0 at Lazio on Saturday in a Serie A match dedicated to the victims of the earthquake in central Italy.

Cronulla, Melbourne in showdown for minor premiership Posted: 27 Aug 2016 01:55 PM PDT SYDNEY (AP) — Cronulla rallied from 12-0 down to beat the Sydney Roosters 37-12 on Saturday, snapping a four-match losing streak and forcing a showdown with Melbourne for the minor premiership in next weekend's last round of the National Rugby League regular season.

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