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• Philippine leader says honoring defense pacts with 'friends' U.S.
• Several dead, scores wounded as blast rocks German consulate in Afghan city
• Iraqi forces preparing advance on south Mosul
• Trump's foreign policy approach almost same as that of Putin: Kremlin
• Russian hackers accused of post-election attacks on U.S. think tanks
• Britain's Johnson says no need for gloom about Trump victory
• All Blacks' Irish revenge on hold for Italy test
• The Latest: Judge sets schedule for Trump University trial
• South Korea president's approval rating remains at all-time low: Gallup
• Specter of politics hangs over US-Mexico match
• Judge orders bottled water delivered in Flint, Michigan, in water crisis
• Ex-Mexican governor surrenders to face corruption charges
• Top Asian News 12:58 a.m. GMT
• Report: US close to accepting 100s of Australia's refugees
• Ciganda, Smith share Lorena Ochoa Invitational lead
• Asian shares dip, soaring U.S. bond yields rattle emerging markets
• Two dead as Taliban attack German consulate in Afghanistan
• Bernhard Langer takes lead into PGA Tour Champions finale
• IMF urges Argentina to continue reforms, protect poor
• Russia eyes better ties with Trump; says contacts underway
• New Zealand aiming to bounce back from Ireland loss in Italy
• England looks to pile misery on beleaguered Springboks
• Norwegian, Russian to square off in World Chess Championship
• Trump invites British PM to visit 'as soon as possible'
• Demolitions leave 30,000 homeless in Nigeria's megacity: rights group
• U.N. calls for prisoner release in Gambia ahead of December poll
• Bowie's art collection makes millions at London auction
• Judge refuses to block chess websites from showing moves
• Chilean plane makes emergency landing after bomb threat
• German consulate in northern Afghanistan comes under attack
• Civilians killed in Afghan consulate attack, Germans rescued: police
• Smog lifts, but companies' view of polluted Delhi skies is dim
• U.S. charges Turkish, Iranian nationals with evading Iran sanctions
• Jamaica police say 2 killed, 1 injured in small plane crash
• Germany reports fighting in, outside consulate compound in Afghan city
• One killed, two wounded in clash between Amazonian tribes in Peru: govt
• Killings of police continue in El Salvador's gang war

Philippine leader says honoring defense pacts with 'friends' U.S. Posted: 10 Nov 2016 02:03 PM PST By Martin Petty MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Friday he would respect defense treaties with "friends" and "ally" the United States, but still wanted foreign troops to leave his country by the end of his term. Duterte spared the United States one of his trademark verbal lashings and took a more conciliatory tone than usual, although he hinted at revoking the 2014 Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) that gives U.S. troops rotational access to Philippine bases. "We are friends, with an ally, we have a military pact that would bind us," he told a pre-dawn news conference upon his return from a visit to Malaysia.

Several dead, scores wounded as blast rocks German consulate in Afghan city Posted: 10 Nov 2016 04:30 PM PST By Abdul Matin and Sabine Siebold MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Afghanistan/BERLIN (Reuters) - Militants rammed at least one car packed with explosives into a wall surrounding the German consulate in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif late on Thursday, killing several civilians and wounding scores of others, officials said. The Taliban claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was in retaliation for NATO air strikes against a village near the northern city of Kunduz last week in which more than 30 people were killed. A NATO spokesman said the explosion had caused "massive damage" to the building, where around 30 people normally worked and heavily armed gunmen had followed up the blast.

Iraqi forces preparing advance on south Mosul Posted: 10 Nov 2016 07:26 AM PST By John Davison and Dominic Evans SOUTH OF MOSUL/BAGHDAD, Iraq (Reuters) - Iraqi security forces are preparing to advance toward Mosul airport on the city's southern edge to increase pressure on Islamic State militants fighting troops who breached their eastern defenses, officers said on Thursday. The rapid response forces, part of a coalition seeking to crush the jihadists in the largest city under their control in Iraq or Syria, took the town of Hammam al-Alil, just over 15 km (10 miles) south of Mosul, on Monday. More than three weeks after the U.S.-backed campaign to retake Mosul was launched, the city is almost surrounded by the coalition of nearly 100,000 fighters.

Trump's foreign policy approach almost same as that of Putin: Kremlin Posted: 10 Nov 2016 12:09 PM PST By Andrew Osborn MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's foreign policy approach was "phenomenally close" to that of President Vladimir Putin, giving Russia hope that tattered U.S.-Russia relations could gradually be improved. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, speaking in New York, said he saw incredible similarities between the two men's foreign policy ideas, and this meant there was a solid basis to start a meaningful dialogue between Moscow and Washington. Peskov, in the United States for a chess tournament, said he was struck by how similar parts of Trump's victory speech were to a speech Putin gave in southern Russia last month.

Russian hackers accused of post-election attacks on U.S. think tanks Posted: 10 Nov 2016 02:58 PM PST A Russian hacking group began attacking U.S.-based policy think tanks within hours of Donald Trump's presidential election victory, according to cyber experts who suspect Moscow is seeking information on the incoming administration. Three cyber security firms told Reuters that are tracking a spear-phishing campaign by a Russian-government linked group known as Cozy Bear, which is widely suspected of hacking the Democratic Party ahead of the election. "Probably now they are trying to rush to gain access to certain targets where they can get a better understanding on what is going on in Washington after the election and during the transition period," said Jaime Blasco, chief scientist with cyber security firm AlienVault.

Britain's Johnson says no need for gloom about Trump victory Posted: 10 Nov 2016 04:34 PM PST British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, setting aside his previous hostility toward Donald Trump, said on Thursday the U.S. Republican's presidential election victory offered economic opportunities and there was no need for Europeans to be despondent about it. "I may respectfully say to my European friends and colleagues that it's time we snapped out of general doom and gloom about this election," Johnson said after meeting Serbian Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic. Trump's upset victory over Democrat Hillary Clinton has delighted far-right politicians in France, the Netherlands and Austria but worried some mainstream politicians who fear it may be part of a populist, anti-establishment trend.

All Blacks' Irish revenge on hold for Italy test Posted: 10 Nov 2016 05:40 PM PST Thoughts of avenging a first defeat to Ireland in over a century will take a back seat, for 80 minutes at least, when the All Blacks face new-look Italy on Saturday. New Zealand's impressive streak of 18 consecutive Test victories was ended last week when they lost to Ireland for the first time in 111 years. On Saturday, when former Harlequins coach Conor O'Shea leads out a largely youthful and untested Italy at the Stadio Olimpico, an All Black rout may well ensue.

The Latest: Judge sets schedule for Trump University trial Posted: 10 Nov 2016 05:32 PM PST SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Latest on a class-action lawsuit against President-elect Donald Trump and the now-defunct Trump University (all times local):

South Korea president's approval rating remains at all-time low: Gallup Posted: 10 Nov 2016 05:30 PM PST South Korean President Park Geun-hye's approval rating remained at an all-time low for a second week amid a deepening political crisis, according to a Gallup Korea poll released on Friday, underscoring the challenges faced by her administration. The results of the Gallup poll came after Park gave her second public apology last week and indicated she was willing to relinquish some power.

Specter of politics hangs over US-Mexico match Posted: 10 Nov 2016 05:19 PM PST COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — When the U.S. and Mexico meet in a World Cup qualifier Friday night in Ohio, the rivals will play against a backdrop of amped-up political vitriol provoked by Donald Trump during his successful presidential campaign.

Judge orders bottled water delivered in Flint, Michigan, in water crisis Posted: 10 Nov 2016 05:06 PM PST A federal judge on Thursday ordered state and city officials to deliver bottled water directly to qualified residents in Flint, Michigan, where a water contamination crisis has made unfiltered tap water unsafe to drink since April 2014. Officials must deliver four cases of bottled water a week immediately unless they can prove a water filter is installed and properly maintained at a home or if residents opt out of a filter or deliveries, U.S. District Judge David Lawson said. The ruling came in a lawsuit filed by residents and advocacy groups Concerned Pastors for Social Action, the National Resources Defense Council and the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan.

Ex-Mexican governor surrenders to face corruption charges Posted: 10 Nov 2016 05:06 PM PST MEXICO CITY (AP) — A former Mexican governor sought by authorities on suspicion of corruption reappeared Thursday and turned himself in.

Top Asian News 12:58 a.m. GMT Posted: 10 Nov 2016 04:58 PM PST NEW DELHI (AP) — Throughout his campaign, Asian nations were a regular target of President-elect Donald Trump's speeches: China is a trade manipulator; Japan and Korea don't contribute enough for U.S. forces; the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the trade deal forged with 11 Pacific Rim nations, in part to isolate China, should never be ratified. His anger could be palpable. "We can't continue to allow China to rape our country." Trump said in a campaign rally, talking about Washington's trade deficit with Beijing. But he could also shift quickly, noting: "I'm not angry with China ... China's great!" So across Asia, politicians and analysts are wondering what role the Trump White House will play across the continent.

Report: US close to accepting 100s of Australia's refugees Posted: 10 Nov 2016 04:58 PM PST CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The United States and Australia were close to announcing a deal in which the United States would resettle hundreds of asylum seekers banished by Australia to Pacific island camps, a newspaper reported on Friday.

Ciganda, Smith share Lorena Ochoa Invitational lead Posted: 10 Nov 2016 04:44 PM PST MEXICO CITY (AP) — Carlota Ciganda birdied three of the last six holes Thursday for a 5-under 67 and a share of the lead with playing partner Sarah Jane Smith in the Citibanamex Lorena Ochoa Invitational.

Asian shares dip, soaring U.S. bond yields rattle emerging markets Posted: 10 Nov 2016 04:32 PM PST TOKYO (Reuters) - Asian shares dipped while the dollar strengthened broadly on Friday as U.S. bond yields soared on expectations U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's policies would stoke inflation.

Two dead as Taliban attack German consulate in Afghanistan Posted: 10 Nov 2016 04:28 PM PST Mazar-i-Sharif (Afghanistan) (AFP) - A powerful Taliban truck bomb struck the German consulate in Afghanistan's northern Mazar-i-Sharif city late Thursday, killing at least two people and wounding more than 100 in a major militant assault in the war-torn country. The Taliban called it a "revenge attack" for US air strikes in the volatile province of Kunduz earlier this month that left up to 32 civilians dead. "The suicide attacker rammed his explosives-laden car into the wall of the German consulate," local police chief Sayed Kamal Sadat told AFP.

Bernhard Langer takes lead into PGA Tour Champions finale Posted: 10 Nov 2016 04:18 PM PST SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Bernhard Langer would have wrapped up the Charles Schwab Cup long ago under the old format. Instead, he has only a small lead and is one of five players who can take the season title with a victory Sunday in the PGA Tour Champions finale.

IMF urges Argentina to continue reforms, protect poor Posted: 10 Nov 2016 04:17 PM PST The IMF on Thursday urged Argentina to stay the course on tough economic reforms, but also to take steps to protect the poor from the negative consequences. In the first report on the nation's economy in a decade, marking full restoration of relations between Buenos Aires and the International Monetary Fund, the fund said it will take time for the reforms to bear fruit and there will be "negative short-term impact" of the policy changes. The IMF last month forecast the Argentine economy will contract by 1.7 percent this year followed by a 2017 rebound as the reforms take hold, with growth of 2.7 percent expected.

Russia eyes better ties with Trump; says contacts underway Posted: 10 Nov 2016 04:07 PM PST MOSCOW (AP) — A top Russian diplomat and Vladimir Putin's spokesman said Thursday that Russian experts were in contact with some members of President-elect Donald Trump's staff during the presidential campaign, a period in which the United States accused Russia of hacking into Democratic Party emails systems.

New Zealand aiming to bounce back from Ireland loss in Italy Posted: 10 Nov 2016 03:56 PM PST Italy should be afraid, very afraid.

England looks to pile misery on beleaguered Springboks Posted: 10 Nov 2016 03:55 PM PST MANCHESTER, England (AP) — England couldn't ask for a better opportunity to end its decade-long losing run against South Africa.

Norwegian, Russian to square off in World Chess Championship Posted: 10 Nov 2016 03:40 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — The defending world champion is a 25-year-old Norwegian who's been named one of the world's sexiest men.

Trump invites British PM to visit 'as soon as possible' Posted: 10 Nov 2016 03:33 PM PST US president-elect Donald Trump on Thursday invited British Prime Minister Theresa May to visit him "as soon as possible" as they held their first conversation since his election, Downing Street said. Congratulating Trump on his shock win in Tuesday's presidential election, the British Conservative leader emphasised her wish to strengthen trade and investment as Britain leaves the European Union. The so-called "special relationship" is of huge importance to London, particularly now as it prepares to sever its ties with the EU following the June vote to leave the bloc.

Demolitions leave 30,000 homeless in Nigeria's megacity: rights group Posted: 10 Nov 2016 03:29 PM PST By Sharon Ogunleye and Ulf Laessing LAGOS (Reuters) - Some 30,000 residents of the Nigerian megacity Lagos have become homeless because of state-ordered demolitions and fighting between rival communities, residents and a rights group said on Thursday. JEI said officers had gone ahead with demolitions despite a court order to wait for a hearing.

U.N. calls for prisoner release in Gambia ahead of December poll Posted: 10 Nov 2016 03:20 PM PST The top U.N. regional official for West Africa on Thursday called for the release of dozens of political prisoners in Gambia as long-ruling President Yahya Jammeh submitted his candidacy for a fifth mandate ahead of a December election. During a visit to the country on Thursday, Mohamed Ibn Chambas urged transparency and a "level playing field" ahead of polls which regional observers have previously boycotted, citing intimidation of the opposition. Jammeh's critics say the deaths are suspicious but the government denies any wrongdoing.

Bowie's art collection makes millions at London auction Posted: 10 Nov 2016 03:11 PM PST David Bowie's art collection went under the hammer on Thursday with one item reaching more than £7 million at auction, as buyers' enthusiasm for the late musician's collection exceed expectations in London. The highest-selling item in Bowie's collection, the graffiti-inspired "Air Power" canvas by Basquiat, sold for £7.09 million ($8.9 million, 8.2 million euros) at Sotheby's auction house. Bowie bought "Air Power" and another painting by the artist, who died from an overdose in 1988 aged 27, shortly before the 1996 biopic "Basquiat," in which the rocker played his early idol Andy Warhol.

Judge refuses to block chess websites from showing moves Posted: 10 Nov 2016 03:11 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — Websites showing moves almost as they occur at the World Chess Championship can continue to do so over the objections of the tournament organizers, a judge ruled Thursday, a day before the tournament is to begin.

Chilean plane makes emergency landing after bomb threat Posted: 10 Nov 2016 03:10 PM PST A plane traveling between Santiago and the southern Chilean city of Punta Arenas had to return to the capital and make an emergency landing on Thursday afternoon after a bomb threat, authorities said. A Brazilian woman on board the LATAM Airlines flight had told one of the flight attendants there was a bomb on the plane around 20 minutes into the flight, said airport manager Juan Luis Rodriguez. After returning to Santiago, the passengers were escorted off the plane, he said, and the woman was arrested.

German consulate in northern Afghanistan comes under attack Posted: 10 Nov 2016 03:08 PM PST KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Germany's consulate in northern Afghanistan was attacked late Thursday when a suicide car bomber rammed the compound, a senior police official said.

Civilians killed in Afghan consulate attack, Germans rescued: police Posted: 10 Nov 2016 03:06 PM PST MAZAR-I-SHARIF, Afghanistan (Reuters) - An attack on the German consulate in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif on Thursday killed several civilians and wounded dozens of others but all the Germans at the compound have been rescued, the police chief of the local province said. Sayed Kamal Sadat, police chief of Balkh province, said those wounded by shattered glass from the powerful explosion had been taken to local hospitals. Afghan special forces were still conducting search operations but were not encountering any more resistance, he said. ...

Smog lifts, but companies' view of polluted Delhi skies is dim Posted: 10 Nov 2016 03:05 PM PST By Rajesh Kumar Singh NEW DELHI (Reuters) - As New Delhi grappled with its worst smog in 17 years, the head of India's largest mobile payment firm got on a plane and left, one of thousands of professionals escaping pollution that could cost the capital and the broader economy dear. Vijay Shekhar Sharma, founder of PayTM payment start-up, left last Sunday for a temporary stay in Mumbai, worried about the impact of hazardous clouds of dust, smoke and fumes that hang over Delhi during the winter months. "It became very visibly clear that it is going to be tough in Delhi, especially with young kids," Sharma said in Mumbai.

U.S. charges Turkish, Iranian nationals with evading Iran sanctions Posted: 10 Nov 2016 03:04 PM PST By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) - Four Turkish and Iranian nationals from the same family have been indicted on charges they violated U.S. sanctions against Iran by conducting hundreds of millions of dollars of transactions for Iran's government and Iranian metals companies. According to an indictment made public on Thursday in the U.S. District Court in Manhattan, Habibollah Zarei, Nesteren Zarei Deniz, Bora Deniz and Abdullah Evren Erdem conspired to evade U.S. sanctions from 2014 until at least January 2016. The defendants were accused of helping three Iranian companies import and export large quantities of copper and steel to and from Iran, and arranging for U.S. banks to transfer at least $100 million to further the scheme.

Jamaica police say 2 killed, 1 injured in small plane crash Posted: 10 Nov 2016 02:40 PM PST KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) — Police in Jamaica say two people have been killed and a third injured following the crash of a small plane in the capital.

Germany reports fighting in, outside consulate compound in Afghan city Posted: 10 Nov 2016 02:39 PM PST A German Foreign ministry spokesman reported fighting outside and in the compound of the German consulate in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif late on Thursday after a blast that NATO forces said caused heavy damage to the building. The spokesman said Afghan security and NATO forces were now on site and Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier was receiving continual updates on the situation.

One killed, two wounded in clash between Amazonian tribes in Peru: govt Posted: 10 Nov 2016 02:29 PM PST The nomadic Mashco Piro turned their bows and arrows on members of the Nahua tribe who had followed their footprints into the wilderness near their town Santa Rosa de Serjali in the region of Ucayali, said Deputy Culture Minister Alfredo Luna. The Mashco Piro have largely shunned contact with outsiders for at least 100 years as they live off of hunting and foraging in a vast expanse of rainforest in Peru and Brazil. Believed to be descendants of farmers who fled abuse by white plantation owners during the Amazonian rubber boom in the late 1800s, the Mashco Piro have increasingly ventured outside of their safe havens in recent years.

Killings of police continue in El Salvador's gang war Posted: 10 Nov 2016 02:27 PM PST SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Authorities in El Salvador say a national police officer has been decapitated after visiting his girlfriend on leave amid the growing bloodshed between gang and government forces.

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