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• U.S. close to suspending Syria talks with Russia as Aleppo battle rages
• Pentagon chief calls U.S. alliance with Philippines 'ironclad'
• After military raid, India looks at more ways to pressure Pakistan
• Venezuela urged at U.N. to seek national dialogue, free inmates
• Activists cry foul as U.N. decides against Yemen rights probe
• Erdogan says to extend Turkey's emergency rule, rounds on rating agencies
• LEADING OFF: Wild-card chases in AL and NL, rainy forecasts
• Researchers sample unusually rich deep-sea area off Hawaii
• Mother killed in train crash had recently moved from Brazil
• Top Asian News 12:35 a.m. GMT
• Former Australian government minister visits Iraq front line
• Rangers seek to lift deepening sense of gloom
• One dead, 114 hurt as New Jersey train crash causes major damage
• RYDER CUP '16: Facts and figures for the 41st edition
• Americans need short memory in the Ryder Cup
• Hurricane Matthew heads toward central Caribbean Sea
• Amnesty: Hundreds trapped in Libya's Benghazi amid fighting
• The Latest: Train engineer identified as 29-year employee
• Defense secretary: US will sharpen 'military edge' in Asia
• At 41, Thorn back in the starting lineup in Australia's NRC
• Bank of Mexico hikes interest rate a half-point to 4.75 pct
• Tesla on Autopilot and bus collide in Germany
• Europe sends out its heavy (Olympic) medal at Ryder Cup
• Colombia's ELN rebels release civilian hostage: Red Cross
• U.S. lawmakers may change Sept. 11 law after rejecting veto
• Bunker-busting bombs close Aleppo underground schools: charity
• German minister to discuss Iran's role in Syria during visit: Spiegel
• India says hits Pakistan-based militants, escalating tensions
• At United Nations, Pakistan flags rising tension with India
• Governor prepares Puerto Rico for control board's takeover
• Russia questions Bulgaria over new candidate for UN chief
• Matthew reaches hurricane force, one dead in St. Vincent
• NC State waiting on NCAA answer on Yurtseven's eligibility
• Plan would rename Boston bridge for Sox slugger Ortiz
• Nine murder victims found in western Mexican river
• Virginia man convicted in Vermont same-sex kidnap case
• Saudi warns of 'disastrous consequences' over US 9/11 law
• The Latest: Spieth and Reed lead US in opening match
• 2nd coach in England loses job after newspaper sting

U.S. close to suspending Syria talks with Russia as Aleppo battle rages Posted: 29 Sep 2016 02:10 PM PDT By Arshad Mohammed and Tom Perry WASHINGTON/BEIRUT (Reuters) - The United States is close to suspending talks with Russia on a ceasefire in Syria, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said on Thursday, as the Kremlin vowed to press on with an assault on the city of Aleppo. Moscow and Damascus launched a campaign to recapture the rebel-held sector of Syria's biggest city this month, abandoning a ceasefire a week after it took effect to embark on what could be the biggest battle of a nearly six-year war. Syrian government forces made a significant advance, capturing the Handarat refugee camp a few kilometers (miles) north of the city.

Pentagon chief calls U.S. alliance with Philippines 'ironclad' Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:11 PM PDT By Yeganeh Torbati SAN DIEGO, Calif. (Reuters) - The United States has an "ironclad" alliance with the Philippines, U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Thursday, countering statements by the southeast Asian nation's president that have thrown bilateral relations into deepening uncertainty. Carter spoke a day after Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has branded President Barack Obama a "son of a bitch," declared upcoming U.S.-Philipppines military exercises "the last" and ruled out any joint navy patrols. "As it has been for decades, our alliance with the Philippines is ironclad," said Carter, speaking to American sailors aboard the U.S.S. Carl Vinson at its home port in San Diego.

After military raid, India looks at more ways to pressure Pakistan Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:44 PM PDT By Sanjeev Miglani NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Beyond Thursday's raid by Indian special forces into Pakistan's side of divided Kashmir, New Delhi is considering new economic and diplomatic measures to bring pressure to bear on its neighbor, Indian officials said. In a rare public acknowledgement, Indian officials said teams of elite troops crossed the de facto border dividing the nuclear-armed rivals in the Himalayan state, killing several militants it believed were planning to attack major cities. The raids were a direct response to an attack earlier this month on an army base in Kashmir that India blamed on Pakistan-based militants.

Venezuela urged at U.N. to seek national dialogue, free inmates Posted: 29 Sep 2016 11:24 AM PDT Paraguay led nearly 30 countries on Thursday in calling at the United Nations for Venezuela to engage in a national dialogue with the opposition to preserve peace and security, and to release political prisoners. Oscar Cabello Sarubbi, Paraguay's vice minister of foreign affairs, read out the statement on behalf of a total of 29 countries including Britain and the United States at the U.N. Human Rights Council. It drew a rebuke by Venezuela and allies including Cuba and Syria at the Geneva forum.

Activists cry foul as U.N. decides against Yemen rights probe Posted: 29 Sep 2016 01:22 PM PDT By Stephanie Nebehay GENEVA (Reuters) - The U.N. Human Rights Council on Thursday declined to set up an independent inquiry into abuses in Yemen, instead calling on a national inquiry to investigate violations by all sides, including the killing of civilians and attacks on hospitals. The move disappointed activists, who, along with the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, had called for an independent probe, especially into air strikes by a Saudi-led Arab coalition backing the Yemeni government. The United Nations blames the coalition strikes for 60 percent of some 3,800 civilian deaths since March 2015.

Erdogan says to extend Turkey's emergency rule, rounds on rating agencies Posted: 29 Sep 2016 08:22 AM PDT By Seda Sezer and Tuvan Gumrukcu ISTANBUL/ANKARA (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan suggested on Thursday that emergency rule could be extended beyond a year and rounded on rating agencies after Moody's cut Turkey to "junk" status, helping send the lira to its weakest in almost two months. In a speech in Ankara, Erdogan said Turkey would benefit from a three-month extension to the three-month state of emergency declared after a failed July 15 coup, which the government says is needed to hunt down those responsible, but which critics say is being used to stifle dissent. "It would be in Turkey's benefit to extend the state of emergency for three months," he told a group of provincial leaders at the presidential palace.

LEADING OFF: Wild-card chases in AL and NL, rainy forecasts Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:52 PM PDT A look at what's happening around the majors Friday:

Researchers sample unusually rich deep-sea area off Hawaii Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:44 PM PDT HONOLULU (AP) — Federal researchers have just returned from an expedition to study the biodiversity and mechanisms of an unusually rich deep-sea ecosystem off the coast of Hawaii's Big Island.

Mother killed in train crash had recently moved from Brazil Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:41 PM PDT HOBOKEN, N.J. (AP) — A woman killed when a New Jersey Transit commuter train crashed at a station where she had been waiting had recently moved to the United States from Brazil with her family.

Top Asian News 12:35 a.m. GMT Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:35 PM PDT HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said joint military exercises of Filipino and American troops next week will be the last such drills, although his foreign secretary quickly said the decision was not final. Duterte made the comments while addressing Filipino community members in Hanoi late Wednesday night, noting that the Philippines will maintain its military alliance with the U.S. because they share a 65-year-old mutual defense treaty. During a two-day visit to Vietnam, Duterte said he wants to establish new trade and commercial alliances with China and Russia, and that Beijing doesn't want the war games. "I would serve notice to you now that this will be the last military exercise," he said.

Former Australian government minister visits Iraq front line Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:35 PM PDT CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A former Australian government minister was branded "stupid" by the prime minister on Friday for visiting the Iraqi front line in a battle between the Islamic State movement and Kurdish Peshmerga.

Rangers seek to lift deepening sense of gloom Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:31 PM PDT Scottish giants Rangers' return to the top tier is proving a rude awakening to those fans who thought they would be automatically challenging bitter rivals Celtic for the Premiership title. A 5-1 thrashing by Celtic was bad enough but the suspension by the club of hotheaded English midfielder Joey Barton, the arrest of veteran striker Kenny Miller outside a restaurant for his alleged involvement in a brawl and last weekend's defeat by Aberdeen has deepened the gloom at Ibrox. Without a Premiership win in their last four matches they lie seven points adrift of leaders Celtic -- who restored their Champions League pride this week following the 7-0 hammering by Barcelona with a thrilling 3-3 draw with Manchester City -- and having played a game more.

One dead, 114 hurt as New Jersey train crash causes major damage Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:20 PM PDT A speeding commuter train that plowed into a New Jersey station during morning rush hour, killing one person and injuring 114, has caused major destruction at the transport hub and gateway to Manhattan. The train entered the Hoboken station "at a high rate of speed" and "crashed through the barriers, bringing it into the interior wall" of the terminal, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said. A 34-year-old resident of Hoboken, who state medical examiners identified as Fabiola Bittar de Kroon, was standing on the platform when she was hit and killed by debris from the crash, Christie told CNN.

RYDER CUP '16: Facts and figures for the 41st edition Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:15 PM PDT CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Facts and figures for the Ryder Cup, which starts Friday at Hazeltine National:

Americans need short memory in the Ryder Cup Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:13 PM PDT CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — The American Ryder Cup team could use what might be Dustin Johnson's greatest asset in golf.

Hurricane Matthew heads toward central Caribbean Sea Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:12 PM PDT ORANJESTAD, Aruba (AP) — People in the Dutch Caribbean islands reinforced their homes and stocked up on emergency supplies Thursday as Hurricane Matthew took a rare turn through the southern Caribbean ahead of an expected shift to the north.

Amnesty: Hundreds trapped in Libya's Benghazi amid fighting Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:03 PM PDT CAIRO (AP) — An international rights group has expressed alarm over the fate of hundreds of Libyan and foreign nationals trapped for months amid fighting in the eastern city of Benghazi.

The Latest: Train engineer identified as 29-year employee Posted: 29 Sep 2016 05:00 PM PDT HOBOKEN, N.J. (AP) — The Latest on a commuter train that crashed into a station in New Jersey, killing one person and injuring more than 100 others (all times local):

Defense secretary: US will sharpen 'military edge' in Asia Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:59 PM PDT SAN DIEGO (AP) — Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Thursday the U.S. will "sharpen our military edge" in Asia and the Pacific in order to remain a dominant power in a region feeling the effects of China's rising military might.

At 41, Thorn back in the starting lineup in Australia's NRC Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:41 PM PDT BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Brad Thorn will put theory back into practice when he starts for Queensland Country on Saturday in a National Rugby Championship match against New South Wales Country at the age of 41.

Bank of Mexico hikes interest rate a half-point to 4.75 pct Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:37 PM PDT MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico's central bank has raised its inter-bank interest rate a half-point to 4.75 percent, seeking to shore up a weak peso and prevent a rise in inflation.

Tesla on Autopilot and bus collide in Germany Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:37 PM PDT BERLIN (AP) — Police in northern Germany say a Tesla being driven with its Autopilot system engaged collided with a bus on a highway.

Europe sends out its heavy (Olympic) medal at Ryder Cup Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:33 PM PDT CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Europe is sending out some heavy metal to start the Ryder Cup — Justin Rose and his Olympic gold with Henrik Stenson and his silver claret jug.

Colombia's ELN rebels release civilian hostage: Red Cross Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:20 PM PDT Colombia's second-largest rebel force, the leftist National Liberation Army (ELN), on Thursday released a civilian captive to the International Committee of the Red Cross, the humanitarian organization said. "A civilian who was in the hands of the National Liberation Army (ELN) was handed over today to the ICRC," it said in a statement. ICRC delegates at the hostage transfer said the person was "in proper health," but provided no details about the civilian's identity.

U.S. lawmakers may change Sept. 11 law after rejecting veto Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:20 PM PDT By Patricia Zengerle and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. lawmakers expressed doubts on Thursday about Sept. 11 legislation they forced on President Barack Obama, saying the new law allowing lawsuits against Saudi Arabia could be narrowed to ease concerns about its effect on Americans abroad. A day after a rare overwhelming rejection of a presidential veto, the first during Obama's eight years in the White House, the Republican leaders of the Senate and House of Representatives opened the door to fixing the law as they blamed the Democratic president for not consulting them adequately. "I do think it is worth further discussing," Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell told reporters, acknowledging that there could be "potential consequences" of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, known as JASTA.

Bunker-busting bombs close Aleppo underground schools: charity Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:16 PM PDT Bunker-busting bombs are putting children in so much danger in Syria's Aleppo that they won't even be able to return to underground schools when classes resume this weekend, a charity said Friday. The "ferocious assault" on Aleppo could deprive almost 100,000 school-age children of an education, said Save the Children, which supports 13 schools in the northern battleground city, including eight underground. The United States has accused Russia of using "incendiary bunker-busting bombs" in a week-long aerial assault on the city's rebel-held east in support of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad.

German minister to discuss Iran's role in Syria during visit: Spiegel Posted: 29 Sep 2016 04:15 PM PDT German Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel plans to raise concerns about Iran's role in the war in Syria and its human rights record during his upcoming visit to Tehran, weekly news magazine Der Spiegel reported on Friday. The magazine quoted Gabriel, Germany's vice chancellor, as saying Iran could have normal, friendly relations with Germany only when it accepted Israel's right to exist. Gabriel, who will travel to Iran for two days from Sunday, said he planned to use his meeting with Iranian officials to address not only economic ties, but also growing horror about the situation in Syria, as he did during a recent visit to Russia.

India says hits Pakistan-based militants, escalating tensions Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:53 PM PDT By Sanjeev Miglani and Asad Hashim NEW DELHI/ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Indian officials said elite troops crossed into Pakistan-ruled Kashmir on Thursday and killed suspected militants preparing to infiltrate and carry out attacks on major cities, in a surprise raid that raised tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals. Pakistan said two of its soldiers were killed in exchanges of fire, but denied India had made any targeted strikes across the de facto frontier that runs through the disputed Himalayan territory. An Indian military source and a government official said Indian special forces crossed the heavily militarized border by foot just after midnight and hit about half a dozen "launching pads", where suspected militants were preparing to sneak across.

At United Nations, Pakistan flags rising tension with India Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:53 PM PDT By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Pakistan's U.N. envoy asked the president of the United Nations Security Council on Thursday to informally brief the body on the country's escalating tension with neighboring India and said she will discuss it with U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon on Friday. Indian officials said elite troops crossed into Pakistan-ruled Kashmir on Thursday and killed suspected militants preparing to infiltrate India and carry out attacks on major cities, in a raid that raised tensions between the nuclear-armed rivals. Pakistani U.N. Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi told Reuters she met with New Zealand's U.N. Ambassador Gerard van Bohemen, who is president of the 15-member Security Council for September.

Governor prepares Puerto Rico for control board's takeover Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:53 PM PDT SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's governor turned over the reins of his government's finances to a federal control board and outlined what he considers priorities during a televised address Thursday to prepare the U.S. territory for a historic change.

Russia questions Bulgaria over new candidate for UN chief Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:52 PM PDT Russia and three other Security Council members on Thursday raised questions after Bulgaria formally presented European budget commissioner Kristalina Georgieva as its candidate to be the next UN secretary-general. Russia, Angola, Uruguay and Malaysia asked the government in Sofia for clarification after it described Georgieva as Bulgaria's "sole and unique candidate" for the top post, in a letter presenting her candidacy.

Matthew reaches hurricane force, one dead in St. Vincent Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:49 PM PDT By Sarah Peter CASTRIES, St. Lucia (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Matthew strengthened to a hurricane on Thursday after triggering flooding and landslides on eastern Caribbean islands that killed one person, and was forecast to grow more powerful as it heads toward Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba. Packing winds of up to 75 mph (120 kmh), Matthew was about 150 miles (240 km) northeast of Curacao and traveling westward, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said. Matthew whipped through the Caribbean islands of Barbados, St. Lucia and St. Vincent and the Grenadines on Wednesday, shutting international airports, ripping down power lines and trees, and forcing residents into shelters.

NC State waiting on NCAA answer on Yurtseven's eligibility Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:48 PM PDT RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — For now, all North Carolina State freshman Omer Yurtseven can do is work on his game and be patient.

Plan would rename Boston bridge for Sox slugger Ortiz Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:47 PM PDT BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts officials are moving to name a bridge in honor of retiring Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz.

Nine murder victims found in western Mexican river Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:38 PM PDT The bodies of nine murder victims have been found in a river in western Mexico, near a lake popular among American expatriates, authorities said Thursday. Eight men and one woman were recovered between Monday and Wednesday in the Lerma River and authorities are still searching for other possible victims, said Eduardo Almaguer, the top prosecutor in Jalisco state. At least two victims had bullet wounds and two others were mutilated, but Almaguer did not give more details about the way the rest were killed.

Virginia man convicted in Vermont same-sex kidnap case Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:31 PM PDT BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — A Virginia businessman was convicted Thursday of international parental kidnapping and conspiracy for helping a mother take her daughter out of the country to avoid losing custody to her former partner.

Saudi warns of 'disastrous consequences' over US 9/11 law Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:24 PM PDT Saudi Arabia on Thursday warned of "disastrous consequences" from a United States law allowing 9/11 victims to sue the kingdom, in a major spike in tension between the longstanding allies. The warning came after the US Congress voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to override President Barack Obama's veto of the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA) on relations between states. JASTA allows attack survivors and relatives of terrorism victims to pursue cases against foreign governments in US federal court and to demand compensation if such governments are proven to bear some responsibility for attacks on US soil.

The Latest: Spieth and Reed lead US in opening match Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:24 PM PDT CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times local):

2nd coach in England loses job after newspaper sting Posted: 29 Sep 2016 03:23 PM PDT BARNSLEY, England (AP) — A British newspaper investigation led to a second soccer coach getting fired in England on Thursday.

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