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• Syria presses Aleppo advance, tells rebels to leave
• Colombians reject deal to end 52-year FARC rebel war
• Caribbean braces for hit from fierce Hurricane Matthew
• Philippines' Duterte says China, Russia supportive when he complained of U.S.
• Big majority of Hungarians rejected migrant quotas but vote invalid
• Pope says respect gays and transsexuals, questions gender theory
• Colombia's leader to push ahead on peace after shock defeat
• Brazil parties linked to corruption punished in local elections
• Taliban advance on Afghan city exposes weak defenses, deep divisions
• The Latest: Rose criticizes Hazeltine setup
• No miracle comeback this time for Europe at the Ryder Cup
• Dangerous Hurricane Matthew threatens Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba
• The Latest: Broncos-Bucs resume in TB after thunderstorm
• Colombia FARC says committed to peace talks despite vote loss
• Pope draws line between trans ministry and 'indoctrination'
• Olympic medalist Broben retires at 20 because of injury
• Colombia's Santos accepts 'no' win in peace vote, says ceasefire to continue
• Lack of data on sexual rights leaves millions of girls 'invisible': report
• Colombia's president recognizes referendum defeat, says cease-fire to remain in place
• Colombia's FARC leader say he maintains will for peace despite referendum loss
• Brazil's leftist Workers' Party loses control of Sao Paulo
• Column: Plenty for Mickelson to celebrate in Ryder Cup win
• Rejected Colombia peace deal: key points
• FARC leader reiterates rebels' willingness to work toward peace following referendum defeat
• French church hit by jihadist murder reopens
• Brazil's Workers' Party loses Sao Paulo in election rout
• Colombians appear to reject peace deal by razor-thin margin, major shock for war-torn country
• Millionaire Doria of centrist PSDB party wins mayor's race in Sao Paulo
• Nationalist parties win local elections in Bosnia
• Ryder Cup capsules
• Ryder Cup Glance
• Colombia voters nix peace deal, shock govt: results
• A look at what Colombia referendum result may mean
• UK's Hammond says Britain needs new economic plan after Brexit vote
• Madelene Sagstrom wins 3rd Symetra Tour title
• Pope OKs start of sainthood probe into slain French priest
• Colombians narrowly reject peace deal with Marxist rebels
• In-Kyung Kim wins Reignwood LPGA Classic in China
• President Fonseca wins second term in Cape Verde vote
• US team needs fewer task forces, more guys like Patrick Reed

Syria presses Aleppo advance, tells rebels to leave Posted: 02 Oct 2016 10:27 AM PDT By Lisa Barrington BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian government and allied forces have advanced toward Aleppo, pursuing their week-old offensive to take the rebel-held part of the city after dozens of overnight air strikes. An air campaign by the Syrian government and its allies has been reinforced by a ground offensive against the besieged eastern half of Aleppo, where insurgents have been holding out. Hospitals have been badly hit in the assault, medics say.

Colombians reject deal to end 52-year FARC rebel war Posted: 02 Oct 2016 05:06 PM PDT By Helen Murphy and Julia Symmes Cobb BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombians rejected a peace deal with Marxist insurgents in a referendum on Sunday, plunging the nation into uncertainty and dashing President Juan Manuel Santos' dream of ending the 52-year war. The surprise victory for the "no" camp - by less than half a percentage point - was likely to shatter a sense of international jubilation - from the White House to the Vatican - at what appeared to be the end of the longest-running conflict in the Americas. Opinion polls had shown he would comfortably win and then be able to start implementing a deal painstakingly negotiated in Cuba over the past four years with guerrilla leaders of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC.

Caribbean braces for hit from fierce Hurricane Matthew Posted: 02 Oct 2016 03:35 PM PDT By Makini Brice and Gabriel Stargardter LES CAYES, Haiti/KINGSTON (Reuters) - Haiti and Jamaica urged residents in vulnerable coastal areas to evacuate, and Cuba suspended flights on Sunday as torrential rain from Hurricane Matthew, the strongest storm to menace the Caribbean nations since 2007, drenched the Jamaican capital. Matthew's slow-moving center is expected to near southwestern Haiti and Jamaica on Monday as a major storm bringing 145 mile-per-hour (230 km-per-hour) winds and life-threatening rain, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. Eastern Cuba also will feel bands of fierce wind and rain on Monday, the agency said.

Philippines' Duterte says China, Russia supportive when he complained of U.S. Posted: 02 Oct 2016 12:21 PM PDT Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said on Sunday he had received support from Russia and China when he complained to them about the United States, in another broadside that could test his increasingly fragile alliance with Washington. Duterte said that during a meeting on the sidelines of a leaders' summit in Laos last month, Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev had agreed with him when he railed against the United States. "I met with Medvedev, I am revealing it to you now.

Big majority of Hungarians rejected migrant quotas but vote invalid Posted: 02 Oct 2016 01:58 PM PDT By Krisztina Than and Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Almost all Hungarians who voted in Sunday's referendum rejected the European Union's migrant quotas but turnout was too low to make the poll valid, frustrating Prime Minister Viktor Orban's hopes of a clear victory with which to challenge Brussels. Hungary's maverick right-wing leader, whose hardline policy on migration has been criticized by human rights groups but is popular at home, nevertheless said EU policymakers should heed the "outstanding" referendum outcome. Orban said more Hungarians had rejected the migrant quotas than had voted for European Union membership in a referendum ahead of Hungary's 2004 accession to the bloc.

Pope says respect gays and transsexuals, questions gender theory Posted: 02 Oct 2016 03:11 PM PDT By Philip Pullella ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (Reuters) - Pope Francis said on Sunday that homosexuals and transsexuals should be treated with respect but that teaching gender theory is unacceptable "indoctrination" of young people. "When a person (who is gay) arrives before Jesus, Jesus certainly will not say, 'Go away because you are homosexual,'" Francis said. The pope made his comments in the latest wide-ranging and freewheeling conversation with reporters aboard the plane returning from a foreign trip.

Colombia's leader to push ahead on peace after shock defeat Posted: 02 Oct 2016 05:42 PM PDT BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Voters rejected a peace deal with leftist rebels by a razor-thin margin in a national referendum Sunday, delivering a major setback to President Juan Manuel Santos, who vowed to keep a cease-fire in place and not give up his campaign to end a half-century of war.

Brazil parties linked to corruption punished in local elections Posted: 02 Oct 2016 05:41 PM PDT By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian political parties implicated in the massive Petrobras corruption scandal, including that of President Michel Temer, suffered major setbacks in Sunday's municipal elections that put right-leaning candidates ahead in key cities. Millionaire businessman Joao Doria of the centrist Brazilian Social Democrat Party, or PSDB, won outright victory in the race for mayor of Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest city, a traditional launching pad for national office. The Workers Party, or PT, of former President Dilma Rousseff, who was impeached in August, was the big loser.

Taliban advance on Afghan city exposes weak defenses, deep divisions Posted: 02 Oct 2016 05:34 PM PDT By James Mackenzie TARIN KOT, Afghanistan (Reuters) - Afghan authorities are investigating why Taliban militants were able to push past checkpoints in the central city of Tarin Kot with such ease during a recent attack that exposed the fragile defenses of many remote regions. The Sept. 8 raid on the capital of Uruzgan province briefly sparked fears of a collapse like that in the northern city of Kunduz last year, a short yet symbolic victory for an Islamist insurgency that shows few signs of weakening. The Tarin Kot advance was eventually repelled when reinforcements, backed by U.S. airstrikes, arrived, but not before local officials had fled to the airport in fear.

The Latest: Rose criticizes Hazeltine setup Posted: 02 Oct 2016 05:32 PM PDT CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — The Latest on the Ryder Cup (all times local):

No miracle comeback this time for Europe at the Ryder Cup Posted: 02 Oct 2016 05:30 PM PDT CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — For three straight days and five exhausting matches, Rory McIlroy didn't just fight against the 12 Americans who were determined to end years of Ryder Cup futility. He also went toe-to-toe with the screaming, rowdy crowd that gave previously serene Hazeltine the feel of a blood-thirsty football stadium.

Dangerous Hurricane Matthew threatens Haiti, Jamaica, Cuba Posted: 02 Oct 2016 05:30 PM PDT PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — An extremely dangerous Hurricane Matthew moved slowly over the Caribbean on Sunday, following a track that authorities warned could trigger devastating floods in parts of Haiti.

The Latest: Broncos-Bucs resume in TB after thunderstorm Posted: 02 Oct 2016 05:30 PM PDT The Latest on the fourth week of the NFL season (all times Eastern):

Colombia FARC says committed to peace talks despite vote loss Posted: 02 Oct 2016 05:27 PM PDT Havana (AFP) - Colombia's FARC rebels vowed Sunday they were committed to continuing peace efforts despite voters having rejected an accord between the force and the government to end their half-century conflict.

Pope draws line between trans ministry and 'indoctrination' Posted: 02 Oct 2016 05:22 PM PDT ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis says Jesus would never turn away transgender faithful and that priests today should accompany them spiritually, even if they undergo sex change operations, sin and repent.

Olympic medalist Broben retires at 20 because of injury Posted: 02 Oct 2016 05:18 PM PDT GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) — Olympic diving silver medalist Brittany Broben has announced her retirement from international competition aged only 20, because of a recurring shoulder injury.

Colombia's Santos accepts 'no' win in peace vote, says ceasefire to continue Posted: 02 Oct 2016 05:17 PM PDT BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos accepted the "no" result on Sunday in a plebiscite on a peace accord between his government and the Marxist FARC rebels, but said a ceasefire would continue. Santos, who has staked his legacy on achieving peace, said he would meet with all political parties on Monday to find a way forward for the peace process. The vote will not affect Colombia's stability, Santos said. (Reporting by Helen Murphy; Editing by Peter Cooney)

Lack of data on sexual rights leaves millions of girls 'invisible': report Posted: 02 Oct 2016 05:10 PM PDT By Lin Taylor LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Millions of girls are left "invisible" because of a lack of data, a children's charity said on Monday, and the absence of accurate statistics on issues such as sexual violence means policymakers cannot draw up effective plans to help them. There is no data that fully captures the daily realities of girls in poor communities, Plan International said in a report, including why girls drop out of school or how many become pregnant because of sexual violence. "We do count how many girls start school, but we actually don't count how many girls leave school," said Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen, CEO of Plan International.

Colombia's president recognizes referendum defeat, says cease-fire to remain in place Posted: 02 Oct 2016 05:05 PM PDT BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia's president recognizes referendum defeat, says cease-fire to remain in place.

Colombia's FARC leader say he maintains will for peace despite referendum loss Posted: 02 Oct 2016 05:04 PM PDT BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombia's Marxist FARC rebel leader, Rodrigo Londono, said on Sunday the insurgent group maintained its desire for peace despite the failure of a plebiscite to approve its recently signed deal with the government. "The FARC reiterates its disposition to use only words as a weapon to build toward the future," Londono, known by his nom de guerre, Timochenko, said. "To the Colombian people who dream of peace, count on us, peace will triumph." (Reporting by Helen Murphy; Editing by Peter Cooney)

Brazil's leftist Workers' Party loses control of Sao Paulo Posted: 02 Oct 2016 05:02 PM PDT Brazil's Workers' Party lost control of Sao Paulo city hall Sunday in a nationwide municipal polls rout that saw the long dominant leftist force punished by voters angry at recession and corruption. In a shock result, the Workers' Party mayor of Brazil's biggest city, Fernando Haddad, was trounced by Joao Doria from the centrist PSDB. The loss of Sao Paulo headlined a dark day for the Workers' Party, which shaped Brazil for the last 13 years but risks freefall as Brazilians shift to the right ahead of 2018 presidential elections.

Column: Plenty for Mickelson to celebrate in Ryder Cup win Posted: 02 Oct 2016 05:02 PM PDT CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — The victory leap was a bit premature, but the hugs that came later on the 18th green were as timely as the putts Phil Mickelson kept rolling in on a beautiful Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Soon Mickelson would take the party upstairs, swigging champagne on an elevated walkway and spraying the cheering crowd below.

Rejected Colombia peace deal: key points Posted: 02 Oct 2016 04:56 PM PDT Here are key points of the peace deal between the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and the government, which voters narrowly rejected in a shocking referendum result on Sunday. The result threatens to blast away four years of work by government and FARC negotiators aiming to end more than five decades of armed conflict. Under the full peace deal, the FARC was to begin moving its 5,765 fighters from their jungle and mountain hideouts into disarmament zones.

FARC leader reiterates rebels' willingness to work toward peace following referendum defeat Posted: 02 Oct 2016 04:54 PM PDT BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — FARC leader reiterates rebels' willingness to work toward peace following referendum defeat.

French church hit by jihadist murder reopens Posted: 02 Oct 2016 04:52 PM PDT Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray (France) (AFP) - Some two months after jihadists murdered a French priest in cold blood while he was celebrating mass, the Normandy church he served for decades reopened its doors on Sunday. Archbishop Dominique Lebrun of the nearby city of Rouen solemnly pushed open the great wooden doors of the old stone church in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray, letting in several hundred worshippers. As the congregation chanted "Alleluia", Lebrun sprinkled holy water on the walls, the altar, the floor and the worshippers themselves in a ritual cleansing of the sanctuary profaned by the murder.

Brazil's Workers' Party loses Sao Paulo in election rout Posted: 02 Oct 2016 04:51 PM PDT Sao Paulo (AFP) - Brazil's Workers' Party lost control of Sao Paulo city hall Sunday in a nationwide municipal polls rout that saw the long dominant leftist force punished by voters angry at recession and corruption.

Colombians appear to reject peace deal by razor-thin margin, major shock for war-torn country Posted: 02 Oct 2016 04:36 PM PDT BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombians appear to reject peace deal by razor-thin margin, major shock for war-torn country .

Millionaire Doria of centrist PSDB party wins mayor's race in Sao Paulo Posted: 02 Oct 2016 04:33 PM PDT Millionaire businessman Joao Doria of the centrist Brazilian Social Democrat Party has won the race for mayor of Sao Paulo, Brazil's largest city, in local elections on Sunday that were a major setback for the leftist Workers Party. With 9.9 percent of votes left to count, Doria had won over 53 percent, enough to avoid a runoff, according to official results. Based on the percentage of blank and nullified votes, along with voters who did not turn out, Reuters projects that Doria has won.

Nationalist parties win local elections in Bosnia Posted: 02 Oct 2016 04:32 PM PDT SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Preliminary results show that ethnic nationalist parties have won local elections held in Bosnia on Sunday.

Ryder Cup capsules Posted: 02 Oct 2016 04:23 PM PDT CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Capsules of Sunday's single matches at the Ryder Cup:

Ryder Cup Glance Posted: 02 Oct 2016 04:22 PM PDT CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Winners: United States 17, Europe 11.

Colombia voters nix peace deal, shock govt: results Posted: 02 Oct 2016 04:12 PM PDT Colombian voters appeared to have shocked their government by blasting away its hopes for a historic peace deal with communist FARC rebels Sunday, near-complete referendum results showed. Reversing the trend of earlier opinion polls, voters appeared to have narrowly defied the government's pleas to ratify its plan to put 52 years of bloody conflict behind them within months. Santos's government had said it had no Plan B if voters rejected the accord, which stipulated that the agreement must be ratified by Colombians in a referendum in order to come into force.

A look at what Colombia referendum result may mean Posted: 02 Oct 2016 04:12 PM PDT The national referendum in Colombia appears to have voted down the government's peace deal with leftist rebels less than a week after President Juan Manuel Santos signed the historic accord before an audience that included several heads of state and the United Nations secretary-general. Here's a look at the results and what lies ahead:

UK's Hammond says Britain needs new economic plan after Brexit vote Posted: 02 Oct 2016 04:10 PM PDT By William James BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) - Britain needs a new plan to balance the competing demands of fixing its still-weak public finances and boosting the economy with infrastructure spending following the vote to leave the European Union, finance minister Philip Hammond is expected to say on Monday. Although Britain's economy appears to have largely weathered the initial shock of June's vote, Hammond plans to ease the strict spending rules laid down by his predecessor George Osborne. Speaking at the ruling Conservative Party's annual conference in Birmingham, Hammond is due to say that whilst budgetary discipline remains crucial for the country, there is also a need to invest in building a fairer economy.

Madelene Sagstrom wins 3rd Symetra Tour title Posted: 02 Oct 2016 04:05 PM PDT EL DORADO, Ark. (AP) — Madelene Sagstrom won the Murphy USA El Dorado Shootout on Sunday for her third Symetra Tour title of the season, officially earning an LPGA Tour that she wrapped up months ago.

Pope OKs start of sainthood probe into slain French priest Posted: 02 Oct 2016 03:58 PM PDT ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) — Pope Francis has authorized the French church to start the preliminary sainthood investigation for the Rev. Jean Hamel, whose throat was slit by Islamic militants as he celebrated Mass in July.

Colombians narrowly reject peace deal with Marxist rebels Posted: 02 Oct 2016 03:58 PM PDT By Helen Murphy and Julia Symmes Cobb BOGOTA (Reuters) - Colombians narrowly rejected a peace deal with Marxist insurgents on Sunday, plunging the nation into uncertainty and handing a major defeat to President Juan Manuel Santos, who had staked his reputation on ending the 52-year war. Before the referendum, Santos, 53, said he had no Plan B and would return Colombia to war if the "no" vote won. Opponents of the pact believed it was too soft on the FARC rebels by allowing them to re-enter society, form a political party and escape traditional jail sentences.

In-Kyung Kim wins Reignwood LPGA Classic in China Posted: 02 Oct 2016 03:57 PM PDT BEIJING (AP) — In-Kyung Kim won the Reignwood LPGA Classic on Sunday for her first LPGA Tour victory in six years, making an eagle and a birdie on the two late par 5s to lead a South Korean sweep of the top three places.

President Fonseca wins second term in Cape Verde vote Posted: 02 Oct 2016 03:56 PM PDT Cape Verde's President Jorge Carlos Fonseca won a landslide victory on Sunday in a nation hailed as a model for African democracy, sweeping nearly three quarters of the vote, partial results showed. Without a strong challenger for the top post, Fonseca won a whopping 73 percent of the vote, with independent candidates Albertino Graca and Joaquim Monteiro taking just 23 and three percent of the ballots each. Winning with such a large margin, Fonseca, 77, should be able to avoid a run-off.

US team needs fewer task forces, more guys like Patrick Reed Posted: 02 Oct 2016 03:54 PM PDT CHASKA, Minn. (AP) — Patrick Reed wasn't part of the task force put together by U.S. Ryder Cup officials to reverse Europe's two decade-long domination.

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