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• Syrian rebels vow to resist army advances in Aleppo
• Mosul food, water reserves dwindle as fighting cuts off supplies
• Chapecoense crash survivors undergo operations in Colombia, probe begins
• Ukraine prepares missile test near Crimea, angering Russia
• As Venezuela talks stutter, detained Maduro foes languish
• Cubans cheer Castro's ashes on last journey across island
• Lawsuits filed in Chile against Israeli justices for wall
• Norwegian defeats Russian at World Chess Championship
• Sydney, Vancouver mayors vow to fight climate change despite Trump
• Ghana's main opposition leader skips presidential debate
• China slaps extra 10 percent tax on 'super cars'
• Pilot told Colombia controllers 'no fuel' before crash
• The Latest: Tribute to Chapecoense soccer team in full swing
• Hate crimes in Britain linked to Brexit campaign: study
• Braves finalize deal with utility player Sean Rodriguez
• Moise says he's ready for tests facing Haiti
• Chapecoense vows to compete, possibly with borrowed players
• World's growing inequality is 'ticking time bomb': Nobel laureate Yunus
• Leading by example, Ghanaian business mentor urges African women to smash stereotypes
• Brazilians rush to support shattered Chapecoense soccer club
• The Latest: Irish nationalist recalls talk with Castro
• Abbas tells Fatah congress still committed to dialogue
• Circular temple to god of wind uncovered in Mexico City
• Guggenheim museum in Helsinki gets rejected
• Zidane's son scores as Madrid routs Leonesa 6-1 in Copa
• Brazilian prosecutors threaten to quit corruption probe
• Jeter says golf most frustrating sport he's played
• Uruguay: 6 workers arrested for stealing state-grown pot
• Ibra, Martial see Man Utd through, Arsenal crash
• Man United, Southampton into English League Cup semifinals
• LPGA schedule features 2 new events and record prize money
• Brazil prosecutors blast lawmakers for gutting corruption bill
• Obama welcomes 4 Nobel Prize laureates, minus Dylan
• UK foreign minister privately backs EU free movement: report
• PSG stays in touch with leader Nice with 2-0 win vs. Angers
• Tenor bringing American swagger to Milan 'Madama Butterfly'
• Argentina: 2 priests arrested for allegedly abusing children
• Raonic splits with Moya despite record year
• Dambaugh, Thanapolboonyaras lead LPGA Tour Q-school

Syrian rebels vow to resist army advances in Aleppo Posted: 30 Nov 2016 10:52 AM PST By Angus McDowall and Tom Perry BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syrian rebels on Wednesday vowed to fight on in east Aleppo in the face of sudden government advances that have cut the area held by the opposition by a third in recent days and brought insurgents in the city to the brink of a catastrophic defeat. Gains by the Syrian army and its allies since last week have brought whole districts back under government control and led to a human exodus as thousands have fled their pulverized neighborhoods near the rapidly shifting front lines. With the rebels now reduced to an area just kilometers across, the leaders of Russia and Turkey, two of the most powerful supporters of the opposing sides in the war spoke by phone on the need for a ceasefire, according to sources in Ankara.

Mosul food, water reserves dwindle as fighting cuts off supplies Posted: 30 Nov 2016 09:10 AM PST By Isabel Coles and Saif Hameed MOSUL/BAGHDAD, Iraq (Reuters) - The United Nations issued a fresh warning on Wednesday about the humanitarian situation in eastern Mosul where the U.S.-backed Iraqi army is locked in heavy fighting with Islamic State militants. More than six weeks into the offensive against Islamic State's last major city stronghold in Iraq, the army is trying to dislodge militants dug in among civilians in the eastern districts, the only side Iraqi troops have been able to breach.

Chapecoense crash survivors undergo operations in Colombia, probe begins Posted: 29 Nov 2016 10:08 PM PST Doctors treated traumatized survivors and an investigation was to get underway on Wednesday into an air crash that killed 71 people and wiped out Brazil's Chapecoense soccer team en route to a cup final in Colombia.

Ukraine prepares missile test near Crimea, angering Russia Posted: 30 Nov 2016 02:10 PM PST By Alessandra Prentice KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine was due to start two days of missile tests on Thursday - a move that has angered Russia, prompting it to put its air defense forces on high alert on the annexed Crimea peninsula. The disagreement marks a fresh escalation in tensions between the one-time allies, whose relations collapsed in 2014 after Russia seized Crimea and backed pro-Russian separatists fighting in eastern Ukraine. Ukraine says the tests in its southern Kherson region, bordering Crimea, are legitimate and will be conducted within the framework of international obligations and treaties.

As Venezuela talks stutter, detained Maduro foes languish Posted: 30 Nov 2016 07:12 AM PST By Andrew Cawthorne CARACAS (Reuters) - When he received a call saying he had won a mobile phone, Gilberto Sojo, a low-income bank messenger and opposition activist, rushed off happily to collect it. Minutes after reaching the shop, three men turned up and bundled Sojo, then 49, and his wife into a waiting car where he was handcuffed and driven to the headquarters of Venezuela's intelligence service, according to his family and supporters. "They placed explosive materials on his motorbike - and accused him of terrorism," his wife Carolina Gonzalez, 43, said at a community center in a poor neighborhood of Caracas, over a hill from the prison where her husband has been held since November 2014.

Cubans cheer Castro's ashes on last journey across island Posted: 30 Nov 2016 03:00 PM PST By Sarah Marsh and Diego Oré JOVELLANOS, Cuba (Reuters) - Feted by cheering Cubans, a funeral cortege carried the ashes of Fidel Castro out of Havana on Wednesday on a three-day journey to his final resting place in the east of the island where he launched the Cuban Revolution six decades ago. Cubans on the roadside chanted "Fidel!" and waved small Cuban flags, displaying revolutionary zeal or nationalist pride for a man who ruled Cuba for 49 years with a mix of charisma and iron will, creating a Communist state at the U.S. doorstep and becoming a central figure in the Cold War. Castro died on Friday at age 90, a decade after stepping down due to poor health and ceding power to his brother, current Cuban President Raul Castro, 85.

Lawsuits filed in Chile against Israeli justices for wall Posted: 30 Nov 2016 05:24 PM PST SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Two lawsuits have been filed in Chile against three current or former Israeli Supreme Court justices for endorsing the construction of the West Bank separation barrier and the seizure of goods from Palestinians.

Norwegian defeats Russian at World Chess Championship Posted: 30 Nov 2016 05:21 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — Two-time world chess champion Magnus Carlsen won his third title on Wednesday, defeating Russian challenger Sergey Karjakin after three weeks of grueling play in the World Chess Championship

Sydney, Vancouver mayors vow to fight climate change despite Trump Posted: 30 Nov 2016 05:17 PM PST Cities around the world can combat climate change without national government support, the mayors of Sydney and Vancouver said on Wednesday, amid fears that a Donald Trump U.S. presidency could undermine efforts to limit global warming. The two were in Mexico City for the C40 Mayors' Summit, where nearly 50 mayors and deputies from around the globe will discuss environmental issues such as air pollution. Since his election victory, President-elect Trump has said he was keeping an "open mind" on whether to pull out of the landmark 2015 Paris Agreement to tackle climate change.

Ghana's main opposition leader skips presidential debate Posted: 30 Nov 2016 05:17 PM PST By Matthew Mpoke Bigg ACCRA (Reuters) - Ghana's main opposition leader Nana Akufo-Addo skipped the country's only presidential debate on Wednesday, leaving the stage to President John Mahama and four other opponents a week before the election. Aides to the leader of the New Patriotic Party said he decided to stick to his prior campaign commitments, even though it meant missing the chance to present his message at one of the most high-profile events of the campaign. Analysts say Akufo-Addo has a real chance of defeating Mahama or of taking the Dec. 7 election to a second round, largely because of voter discontent over an economic slowdown since the president won the first of two possible terms in 2012.

China slaps extra 10 percent tax on 'super cars' Posted: 30 Nov 2016 05:09 PM PST China will impose an extra 10 percent tax on high-end cars in a bid to rein in lavish spending and to reduce emissions, the ministry of finance has said, a potential headache for luxury car makers. The new tax rate will affect cars costing 1.3 million yuan ($188,852) and above, the ministry said in a statement late on Wednesday, which could impact high-end luxury brands such as Ferrari, Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce. China, spearheaded by President Xi Jinping, has been cracking down on ostentatious shows of wealth over the past few years, a drive that has hit domestic luxury sales from premium spirits to handbags.

Pilot told Colombia controllers 'no fuel' before crash Posted: 30 Nov 2016 05:03 PM PST MEDELLIN, Colombia (AP) — The pilot of the chartered plane carrying a Brazilian soccer team told air traffic controllers he had run out of fuel and desperately pleaded for permission to land before crashing into the Andes, according to a leaked recording of the final minutes of the doomed flight.

The Latest: Tribute to Chapecoense soccer team in full swing Posted: 30 Nov 2016 04:51 PM PST LA UNION, Colombia (AP) — The latest on the aftermath of Colombian plane crash that killed members of Brazilian soccer team (all times local):

Hate crimes in Britain linked to Brexit campaign: study Posted: 30 Nov 2016 04:32 PM PST Hate crimes in the wake of Britain's decision to leave the European Union frequently took inspiration from the campaign to leave the bloc, according to a study released on Thursday. Police recorded a spike in hate crimes in the days following Britain's June 23 referendum to leave the EU, after a campaign which drew heavily on public concerns around immigration. An Institute of Race Relations analysis of 134 racist incidents reported in the media in the month after the vote has found 51 of these either specifically referred to the referendum or messages used during the campaign.

Braves finalize deal with utility player Sean Rodriguez Posted: 30 Nov 2016 04:27 PM PST ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have finalized an $11.5 million, two-year contract with utility player Sean Rodriguez.

Moise says he's ready for tests facing Haiti Posted: 30 Nov 2016 04:26 PM PST PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — The political newcomer chosen to lead deeply divided Haiti for the next five years says he's eager to improve the lives of desperately poor families in the long-neglected countryside and bring steady economic advances to one of the least developed nations in the world.

Chapecoense vows to compete, possibly with borrowed players Posted: 30 Nov 2016 04:24 PM PST CHAPECO, Brazil (AP) — Six players, a handful of support staff, and deep sorrow are all that remain of Brazil's Chapecoense soccer club.

World's growing inequality is 'ticking time bomb': Nobel laureate Yunus Posted: 30 Nov 2016 04:22 PM PST By Astrid Zweynert LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The widening gap between rich and poor around the world is a "ticking time bomb" threatening to explode into social and economic unrest if left unchecked, Nobel Peace laureate Muhammad Yunus said on Thursday. The banking and financial system has created a world of "the more money you have, the more I give you" while depriving the majority of the world's population of wealth and an adequate standard of living, Yunus told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. "Wealth has become concentrated in just a few places in the world ... It's a ticking time bomb and a great danger to the world," said the founder of the microfinance movement that provides small loans to people unable to access mainstream finance.

Leading by example, Ghanaian business mentor urges African women to smash stereotypes Posted: 30 Nov 2016 04:22 PM PST By Kieran Guilbert DAKAR (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Young female African entrepreneurs must speak out and act as role models to inspire other women to shake up a profession dominated by white men, according to the co-founder of a business helping women entrepreneurs in Nigeria. From securing capital to attracting interest in industries like hair and beauty, young African women aspiring to be the global business leaders of tomorrow face a range of obstacles, said Afua Osei, co-founder of Lagos-based She Leads Africa.

Brazilians rush to support shattered Chapecoense soccer club Posted: 30 Nov 2016 04:17 PM PST By Brad Haynes CHAPECO, Brazil (Reuters) - Brazilians have rallied around the Chapecoense soccer team in the two days since a plane crash in Colombia nearly wiped out its squad, more than doubling the size of its paying fanbase, a club executive said on Wednesday.The club, based in a remote southern corner of Brazil, had about 9,000 paying members at the start of the week, acting President Ivan Tozzo said. "The scale this team has taken on - no one ever imagined it."Along with the outpouring from fans, Chapecoense has received support from many of their largest rivals in Brazil.A group of major clubs has called on the Brazilian FootballConfederation (CBF) to guarantee Chapacoense's presence in the top division for three years. Teams as far off as Benfica in Portugal have also offered to lend players as the club rebuilds.Tozzo said the club was grateful, but it would also need a boost from one of the sport's biggest sponsors in Brazil, media group Globo, which pays teams for TV rights in rough proportion to the scale of their fan bases."Our club has one of the smallest budgets in Brazil in terms of - I'll say it - money from Globo," said Tozzo.

The Latest: Irish nationalist recalls talk with Castro Posted: 30 Nov 2016 04:06 PM PST HAVANA (AP) — The latest on the death of Cuban leader Fidel Castro (all times local):

Abbas tells Fatah congress still committed to dialogue Posted: 30 Nov 2016 04:05 PM PST President Mahmud Abbas said he remained committed to dialogue with Israel as he addressed his Fatah party's first congress since 2009 on Wednesday while facing grim immediate prospects for advancing his goal of a Palestinian state. The 81-year-old leader was re-elected head of Fatah as the congress opened on Tuesday, but speculation has mounted over who will eventually succeed him as Palestinian president. In his speech on Wednesday evening, Abbas said he was committed to negotiating a two-state solution to the conflict, but that it would not come at the expense of Palestinian principles.

Circular temple to god of wind uncovered in Mexico City Posted: 30 Nov 2016 03:51 PM PST MEXICO CITY (AP) — Working at the site of a demolished supermarket, archaeologists dug 10 feet down to find a temple built more than 650 years ago, researchers said Wednesday.

Guggenheim museum in Helsinki gets rejected Posted: 30 Nov 2016 03:50 PM PST HELSINKI (AP) — The Helsinki City Council has after heated late night debate rejected a plan to build a Guggenheim art museum in the Finnish capital mainly on financial grounds.

Zidane's son scores as Madrid routs Leonesa 6-1 in Copa Posted: 30 Nov 2016 03:43 PM PST MADRID (AP) — Enzo Zidane made his dad proud on Wednesday, scoring a goal on his competitive debut for Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey.

Brazilian prosecutors threaten to quit corruption probe Posted: 30 Nov 2016 03:39 PM PST SAO PAULO (AP) — Brazilian prosecutors are threatening to quit their investigation into a corruption-kickback scheme at state oil company Petrobras if legislation that would allow judges and prosecutors to be charged with abuse of authority is signed by President Michel Temer.

Jeter says golf most frustrating sport he's played Posted: 30 Nov 2016 03:35 PM PST NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Derek Jeter needed something to fill his competitive void when he retired from baseball. The New York Yankees shortstop chose golf, and just like everyone else, it's been a challenge to master.

Uruguay: 6 workers arrested for stealing state-grown pot Posted: 30 Nov 2016 03:33 PM PST MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Six people have been arrested for stealing marijuana from a state-owned plot of land that will supply Uruguay's regulated national pot market, which is the world's first such marketplace, police said Wednesday.

Ibra, Martial see Man Utd through, Arsenal crash Posted: 30 Nov 2016 03:18 PM PST Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Anthony Martial scored twice as Manchester United crushed West Ham United 4-1 in the League Cup quarter-finals on Wednesday, while Arsenal were humbled by Southampton. United manager Jose Mourinho served a one-game touchline ban after his dismissal for kicking a water bottle during Sunday's 1-1 Premier League draw against West Ham, but his absence had no ill-effects.

Man United, Southampton into English League Cup semifinals Posted: 30 Nov 2016 03:16 PM PST MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Henrikh Mkhitaryan's vision and Anthony Martial's cool finishing helped Manchester United into the English League Cup semifinals as two of the team's out-of-favor forwards showed their worth on Wednesday.

LPGA schedule features 2 new events and record prize money Posted: 30 Nov 2016 03:07 PM PST DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The LPGA Tour will have four new tournaments next year with an increase of $4.35 million in total prize money.

Brazil prosecutors blast lawmakers for gutting corruption bill Posted: 30 Nov 2016 03:06 PM PST Prosecutors investigating Brazil's biggest-ever graft scandal threatened to resign en masse on Wednesday if a move to gut an anti-corruption bill won approval from legislators as the nation mourns an air disaster. The lower chamber of Congress passed the bill in the early hours of Wednesday morning by 450 votes to 1, with changes that would help shield lawmakers from prosecution and weaken the authority of public prosecutors. The vote came as Brazil grieves for soccer club Chapecoense following an air crash on Monday night in which 71 people died, including all but three of the team's players and several journalists.

Obama welcomes 4 Nobel Prize laureates, minus Dylan Posted: 30 Nov 2016 03:05 PM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama welcomed four recipients of the Nobel Prize to the White House on Wednesday. Singer Bob Dylan wasn't among them.

UK foreign minister privately backs EU free movement: report Posted: 30 Nov 2016 03:00 PM PST Britain's pro-Brexit foreign minister, Boris Johnson, has told at least four European Union ambassadors that he personally favours free movement within the bloc, Sky News said Wednesday. Sky quoted four ambassadors as saying Johnson privately told them he supports freedom of movement, a key point of contention in Britain's divorce from the EU. "Boris Johnson has been openly telling us that he is personally in favour of free movement," one diplomat was quoted as saying.

PSG stays in touch with leader Nice with 2-0 win vs. Angers Posted: 30 Nov 2016 02:57 PM PST PARIS (AP) — Although coach Unai Emery argues that his Paris Saint-Germain team is learning to live without Zlatan Ibrahimovic, they're clearly not completely over him quite yet.

Tenor bringing American swagger to Milan 'Madama Butterfly' Posted: 30 Nov 2016 02:55 PM PST MILAN (AP) — U.S. tenor Bryan Hymel is bringing American swagger to the role of F.B. Pinkerton for La Scala's gala season premiere of Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" next week.

Argentina: 2 priests arrested for allegedly abusing children Posted: 30 Nov 2016 02:51 PM PST BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Two Roman Catholic priests have been arrested on suspicion of sexually and physically abusing at least eight children at a school for youths with hearing disabilities, Argentine authorities say.

Raonic splits with Moya despite record year Posted: 30 Nov 2016 02:49 PM PST Canada's Milos Raonic parted ways with coach Carlos Moya on Wednesday despite a season which saw him reach his first Grand Slam final and finish at three in the world. The 25-year-old only teamed up with former French Open champion Moya in January before adding John McEnroe briefly to his coaching set-up in the summer. The big-serving Canadian was runner-up to Andy Murray at Wimbledon in July.

Dambaugh, Thanapolboonyaras lead LPGA Tour Q-school Posted: 30 Nov 2016 02:35 PM PST DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — University of South Carolina senior Katelyn Dambaugh and Thailand's Pannarat Thanapolboonyaras each shot 5-under 67 on Wednesday to share the first-round lead in the LPGA Qualifying Tournament.

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