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• Iraqi forces advance on town where Islamic State accused of executions
• Russia tells rebels to leave Syria's Aleppo by Friday evening
• Philippines' Duterte rails at U.S. 'monkeys' for halting gun sale
• Carter says talking to Turkey about role in seizure of Raqqa
• MH370 report says plane in 'increasing rate of descent' when it vanished
• Report attacks 'gross errors' on Afghan Guantanamo detainees
• Cardinal sorry for post-WWII church adoptions in UK
• Murray must play better if he wants Djokovic's No. 1 ranking
• Amnesty alleges Italian police 'torture' of migrants
• Court to rule on whether London needs parliament to trigger EU exit
• IS leader says confident in victory, in first message after Mosul battle
• Nobel laureate Bob Dylan's artwork in major London show
• Higuain scores, misses easy chance as Juve held 1-1 by Lyon
• Madrid held 3-3 by Legia, Dortmund advances in Champs League
• Argentina coach is worried about reaching 2018 World Cup
• Venezuela opposition bets on risky truce with Maduro
• Ireland's O'Briens make Breeders' Cup a family affair
• Canadian police monitored phones of at least 7 journalists: media
• Madrid humbled by 3-3 draw at Legia after leading 2-0
• Proposed UN resolution demands Yemen cease-fire and talks
• Authorities seize $45M worth of cocaine in Puerto Rico
• Myanmar police to arm, train non-Muslims in conflict-torn region
• Indonesia police brace for hardline Islamic protest
• Sevilla crushes 10-man Dinamo 4-0 in Champions League
• South Korean ex-presidential aide arrested in political scandal: Yonhap
• Leverkusen's 1st Champs League win; Spurs winless at Wembley
• England, Scotland will wear poppies despite FIFA ban
• Leicester misses chance to advance early in Champions League
• 5-year-old male Tasmanian devil dies at an Albuquerque zoo
• DR Congo pro-democracy activists released
• Obama warns US fate in voters' hands as Trump gains ground
• Italy quake hits regional economy built on small producers
• Lakers' Mozgov missing game against Hawks with eye contusion
• England, Scotland to defy FIFA over poppies, face sanctions
• Mosul under Islamic State: hardship, terror and swift 'justice'
• Brazil jails man for alleged attack widely aired on TV
• 2 killed, 33 hurt in clash in gas-rich Peru jungle town
• Nephews of Venezuela's first lady face trial on drug charges

Iraqi forces advance on town where Islamic State accused of executions Posted: 02 Nov 2016 05:15 AM PDT By Maher Chmaytelli and Stephen Kalin BAGHDAD/BARTELLA, Iraq (Reuters) - U.S.-backed Iraqi forces moved closer on Wednesday to a town south of Mosul where aid groups and regional officials say Islamic State has executed dozens of prisoners. A military statement said security forces advanced to the edge of Hammam al-Alil, a thermal water resort, after an elite unit breached the eastern limits of Mosul, the ultra-hardline group's last major city stronghold in Iraq. The battle that started on Oct. 17 with air and ground support from a U.S.-led coalition is shaping up as the largest in Iraq since the U.S.-led invasion of 2003.

Russia tells rebels to leave Syria's Aleppo by Friday evening Posted: 02 Nov 2016 02:11 PM PDT Russia and the Syrian army on Wednesday told anti-government rebels in Aleppo to leave by Friday evening, signaling an extended moratorium on air strikes in the city. The Russian Defence Ministry, which is helping forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad to retake full control of Aleppo, said rebels would be allowed to exit the city unharmed and with their weapons between 0900 and 1900 local time on Nov. 4 via two special corridors.

Philippines' Duterte rails at U.S. 'monkeys' for halting gun sale Posted: 02 Nov 2016 02:07 PM PDT Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte chided the United States on Wednesday for halting the planned sale of 26,000 rifles to his country, calling those behind the decision "fools" and "monkeys" and indicating he might turn to Russia and China instead. Duterte's tirades against the former colonial power are routine during his speeches and he said on Wednesday he once believed in Washington, but had since lost respect for the Philippines' biggest ally. In Washington, U.S. State Department spokesman John Kirby said he regarded Duterte's latest salvo as "inexplicably at odds with the close relationship that we continue to have with not just the Filipino people, but the Filipino government." The State Department halted the sale of the assault rifles to the Philippine police after staff from U.S. Senator Ben Cardin's office said he would oppose it, Senate aides told Reuters on Monday.

Carter says talking to Turkey about role in seizure of Raqqa Posted: 02 Nov 2016 02:43 PM PDT U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter said on Wednesday the plan to envelope Raqqa, Islamic State's main stronghold in Syria, would take place soon with the forces available and that talks continued with Turkey on the role it could play "further down the road." "We intend to go there soon with the force that is capable of doing that and enveloping the city of Raqqa ... the final seizure of Raqqa, we continue to talk to Turkey about that and a possible role for Turkey in that further down the road," Carter said at a press conference.

MH370 report says plane in 'increasing rate of descent' when it vanished Posted: 02 Nov 2016 03:06 PM PDT By Jonathan Barrett and Colin Packham SYDNEY (Reuters) - A report into missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 by the Australian safety investigator leading the search supports its view that the aircraft descended rapidly after running out of fuel with no human intervention, the agency said on Wednesday. Flight MH370 disappeared in March 2014 en route to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur with 239 passengers and crew onboard in one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) report released on Wednesday said analysis of wing flap debris showed the aircraft was not configured for a landing.

Report attacks 'gross errors' on Afghan Guantanamo detainees Posted: 02 Nov 2016 05:34 PM PDT Eight Afghans detained in Guantanamo Bay have been imprisoned for years on the basis of tenuous evidence, "fantastical allegations" and hearsay, a report issued on Thursday said. The report by the Afghanistan Analysts Network (AAN), an independent, non-profit research group, examined the cases of eight of the longest-serving Afghan detainees, all either still in Guantanamo Bay or recently moved to the United Arab Emirates. "Viewing the U.S. detention regime through the lens of the Afghan experience in Guantánamo raises broader questions about the effectiveness of U.S. intelligence and justice," it said.

Cardinal sorry for post-WWII church adoptions in UK Posted: 02 Nov 2016 05:38 PM PDT The head of the Roman Catholic Church in England has apologised to young unmarried mothers who were pressured into giving up their children for adoption following World War II. In comments released Thursday, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, the Archbishop of Westminster, said sorry for the "hurt" caused by adoption agencies acting in the church's name. Nichols apologises in the documentary, in which women speak of their experiences having their babies adopted via the Catholic Church, the Church of England and the Salvation Army charity.

Murray must play better if he wants Djokovic's No. 1 ranking Posted: 02 Nov 2016 05:35 PM PDT PARIS (AP) — If Andy Murray is to take Novak Djokovic's No. 1 ranking at the Paris Masters this week, he must play significantly better than he did in a scrappy win against Fernando Verdasco in the second round on Wednesday.

Amnesty alleges Italian police 'torture' of migrants Posted: 02 Nov 2016 05:18 PM PDT Italian police have used beatings and electric shocks, potentially constituting "torture", to coerce migrants into being fingerprinted as Italy cracks under pressure from the EU, Amnesty International said Thursday. "The European Union's pressure on Italy to 'get tough' on refugees and migrants has led to unlawful expulsions and ill-treatment which in some cases may amount to torture," the human rights NGO said in a report. The EU-sponsored "hotspot approach" for processing people -- which requires Italy to fingerprint incomers so they can be prevented from claiming asylum elsewhere -- has even seen minors abused, according to testimony from over 170 migrants.

Court to rule on whether London needs parliament to trigger EU exit Posted: 02 Nov 2016 05:10 PM PDT By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Theresa May will learn on Thursday whether she must seek parliamentary approval before triggering the formal process of leaving the European Union, a step some investors hope will lessen the chances of an economically disruptive "hard Brexit". London's High Court will hand down its judgment on whether May and her ministers have the authority to invoke Article 50 of the EU Lisbon Treaty, the mechanism by which a country can leave the bloc, without the explicit backing of parliament.

IS leader says confident in victory, in first message after Mosul battle Posted: 02 Nov 2016 05:09 PM PDT BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi expressed confidence in victory, in his first message after U.S.-backed Iraqi forces started an offensive to take back Mosul, the last major city under control of his group in Iraq. "This (..) total war and the great jihad that the state of Islamic is fighting today only increases our firm belief, God willing, and our conviction that all this is a prelude to victory," he said in an audio recording released online on Thursday by supporters. ...

Nobel laureate Bob Dylan's artwork in major London show Posted: 02 Nov 2016 05:06 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — The timing couldn't be better for Saturday's opening of "The Beaten Path," a major exhibit of Bob Dylan's artworks at the Halcyon Gallery on London's pricey New Bond Street.

Higuain scores, misses easy chance as Juve held 1-1 by Lyon Posted: 02 Nov 2016 05:01 PM PDT TURIN, Italy (AP) — Gonzalo Higuain showed his best and worst sides as Juventus was held to a 1-1 draw against Lyon on Wednesday, with the Italian hosts missing the chance to ensure qualification for the Champions League knockout stage with two matches to spare.

Madrid held 3-3 by Legia, Dortmund advances in Champs League Posted: 02 Nov 2016 04:55 PM PDT One more team booked a ticket in the knockout stage of the Champions League on Wednesday and it wasn't the star-studded defending champion, Real Madrid.

Argentina coach is worried about reaching 2018 World Cup Posted: 02 Nov 2016 04:55 PM PDT BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Lionel Messi may be on his way back from injury, but Argentina coach Edgardo Bauza is still worried about his team's qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Venezuela opposition bets on risky truce with Maduro Posted: 02 Nov 2016 04:49 PM PDT Venezuela's opposition began a tense truce Wednesday with President Nicolas Maduro, but supporters accused it of betraying them amid warnings the strategy might backfire. With Pope Francis's blessing, Maduro and top opposition leaders have agreed to sit down to Vatican-mediated talks starting November 11, seeking an exit from a nasty political crisis and economic melt-down. MUD secretary general Jesus Torrealba urged patience from Maduro opponents demanding an unrelenting assault on the man they accuse of driving Venezuela to the brink of collapse.

Ireland's O'Briens make Breeders' Cup a family affair Posted: 02 Nov 2016 04:46 PM PDT ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — The Breeders' Cup is a family affair for the O'Briens from Ireland.

Canadian police monitored phones of at least 7 journalists: media Posted: 02 Nov 2016 04:35 PM PDT The number of Canadian journalists known to have had their phone records monitored by the police grew to seven on Wednesday following the latest confirmation that authorities tracked reporters' calls. La Presse journalist Patrick Lagace said on Monday that he had learned the police in Quebec province were collecting data from his telephone calls during the first months of this year, adding his name to five other known journalists and a seventh whose identity remains unknown. The public broadcaster also said the police had confirmed the monitoring of three of its own journalists' phones, including that of star morning-show host Alain Gravel.

Madrid humbled by 3-3 draw at Legia after leading 2-0 Posted: 02 Nov 2016 04:29 PM PDT WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Leading by two goals against a winless Polish struggler, Real Madrid's players could be forgiven for letting their guard down.

Proposed UN resolution demands Yemen cease-fire and talks Posted: 02 Nov 2016 04:27 PM PDT UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A proposed U.N. resolution would demand that all parties in Yemen immediately honor an April cease-fire and resume peace negotiations.

Authorities seize $45M worth of cocaine in Puerto Rico Posted: 02 Nov 2016 04:24 PM PDT SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — U.S. authorities say they confiscated nearly 4,000 pounds (1,800 kilograms) of cocaine in Puerto Rico discovered when officers served an arrest warrant.

Myanmar police to arm, train non-Muslims in conflict-torn region Posted: 02 Nov 2016 04:14 PM PDT By Wa Lone and Simon Lewis SITTWE, Myanmar (Reuters) - Myanmar police will begin arming and training non-Muslim residents in the troubled north of Rakhine State, where officials say militants from the Rohingya Muslim group pose a growing security threat, police and civilian officials said. Human rights monitors and a leader of the mostly stateless Rohingya told Reuters the move risked sharpening intercommunal tensions in a region that has just seen its bloodiest month since 2012, when hundreds of people were killed in clashes between Muslims and ethnic Rakhine Buddhists. Soldiers have poured into the Maungdaw area along Myanmar's frontier with Bangladesh, responding to coordinated attacks on three border posts on Oct. 9 in which nine police officers were killed.

Indonesia police brace for hardline Islamic protest Posted: 02 Nov 2016 04:09 PM PDT By Kanupriya Kapoor JAKARTA (Reuters) - Thousands of hardline Muslims are expected to take to the streets on Friday to protest against the governor of Jakarta, a Christian and the first ethnic Chinese in the job, over claims he insulted the Koran. Jakarta police said dozens of social media accounts were discovered "publishing provocative statements and images" and urging people to take violent action in the name of Islam against governor Basuki Tjahja Purnama, better known by his nickname "Ahok", including calls to kill him. "We have seen racially and ethnically divisive statements being spread online and there are indications many of them are anti-Chinese," said Jakarta police spokesman Awi Setiyono.

Sevilla crushes 10-man Dinamo 4-0 in Champions League Posted: 02 Nov 2016 04:05 PM PDT SEVILLE, Spain (AP) — Sevilla moved closer to the knockout stages of the Champions League after easing to a 4-0 win over a Dinamo Zagreb side that played the entire second half with 10 men on Wednesday.

South Korean ex-presidential aide arrested in political scandal: Yonhap Posted: 02 Nov 2016 04:00 PM PDT By Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean prosecutors detained a former presidential aide late on Wednesday, Yonhap News Agency reported early on Thursday, the second person to be held in an influence peddling scandal that has rocked the country's presidency. Prosecutors have said they are looking into allegations that the former senior advisor, Ahn Jong-beom, and a long-time friend of President Park Geun-hye forced South Korean conglomerates to donate funds to non-profit foundations using their connections with the president. Ahn, who was a senior presidential advisor in policy coordination until he stepped down late last month amid the growing political crisis, told reporters outside prosecution offices on Wednesday afternoon that he would take responsibility for his actions but declined to elaborate.

Leverkusen's 1st Champs League win; Spurs winless at Wembley Posted: 02 Nov 2016 03:56 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — Bayer Leverkusen claimed its first victory in Champions League Group E on Wednesday, edging an insipid Tottenham side 1-0 to condemn the London club to a second successive loss at its temporary Wembley Stadium home.

England, Scotland will wear poppies despite FIFA ban Posted: 02 Nov 2016 03:56 PM PDT England and Scotland's players will wear black armbands bearing the red poppy when they meet in a World Cup qualifier on Armstice Day, despite the threat of sanctions from FIFA. Earlier Wednesday, British Prime Minister Theresa May branded as "outrageous" FIFA's opposition to the gesture.

Leicester misses chance to advance early in Champions League Posted: 02 Nov 2016 03:44 PM PDT COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Leicester missed its chance to secure an early place in the last 16 of the Champions League after being held to a 0-0 draw by FC Copenhagen on Wednesday.

5-year-old male Tasmanian devil dies at an Albuquerque zoo Posted: 02 Nov 2016 03:42 PM PDT ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An Albuquerque zoo says a 5-year-old male Tasmanian devil on loan from Australia has died.

DR Congo pro-democracy activists released Posted: 02 Nov 2016 03:36 PM PDT Six pro-democracy activists arrested in connection with a protest against Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila were released on Wednesday, but have to report back to police next week, their organisation said. The six were arrested after a demonstration against any moves to extend Kabila's presidential mandate, which ends on December 20. The arrests were the latest sign of rising tensions in the vast central African nation, where the opposition does not want Kabila's grip on power to continue beyond the expiry of his term.

Obama warns US fate in voters' hands as Trump gains ground Posted: 02 Nov 2016 03:33 PM PDT Barack Obama warned American voters the country's fate is in their hands Wednesday as Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump's White House battle went down to the wire. With six days until the election, the world looked on agog as a surge in support for Clinton's 70-year-old Republican rival delighted America's foes, made its allies queasy and spooked financial markets. "The fate of the republic rests on your shoulders," the US president warned voters in North Carolina, one of a handful of swing states where the tight race will be decided.

Italy quake hits regional economy built on small producers Posted: 02 Nov 2016 03:28 PM PDT ROME (AP) — The Lanzi company has been curing hams in the Italian town of Norcia for over half a century. It's a family business, employing owner David Lanzi's five children as well as 60 locals.

Lakers' Mozgov missing game against Hawks with eye contusion Posted: 02 Nov 2016 03:27 PM PDT ATLANTA (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers are without injured center Timofey Mozgov for Wednesday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks.

England, Scotland to defy FIFA over poppies, face sanctions Posted: 02 Nov 2016 03:26 PM PDT LONDON (AP) — England and Scotland will face FIFA sanctions after insisting their players will wear black armbands with embroidered poppies to honor Britain's war dead for a match between the neighbors.

Mosul under Islamic State: hardship, terror and swift 'justice' Posted: 02 Nov 2016 03:12 PM PDT By Michael Georgy AL-KHAZER, Iraq (Reuters) - Whenever members of Islamic State's Mosul vice squad find a woman without gloves, they pull out a pair of pliers. What follows is just one of a wide range of punishments that the group - known in Arabic by its enemies as Daesh - metes out in its northern Iraqi stronghold. Firdos managed to escape such treatment herself, but she told Reuters that Islamic State has more ways of enforcing one of the many rules of its moral code - that women must not show their bare hands in public.

Brazil jails man for alleged attack widely aired on TV Posted: 02 Nov 2016 03:10 PM PDT RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — A man surrendered to police Wednesday after Brazilian television broadcast a security video that allegedly shows him brutally beating a woman at a bar.

2 killed, 33 hurt in clash in gas-rich Peru jungle town Posted: 02 Nov 2016 03:07 PM PDT LIMA, Peru (AP) — Street battles between supporters and foes of a mayor being tried for corruption left at least two people dead and 33 hurt Wednesday in a natural gas-rich town in Peru's Amazon, authorities said.

Nephews of Venezuela's first lady face trial on drug charges Posted: 02 Nov 2016 03:07 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — Jury selection began Wednesday in the drug trial of two nephews of Venezuela's first lady as a judge agreed to let jurors hear taped recordings of the defendants with U.S. government informants.

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