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• Gunmen burn buses, Aleppo convoy goes through
• Jordan declares end of castle siege, says four gunmen killed
• NATO seeks to allay concerns at meeting with Russia
• Lebanon forms new government: televised statement
• Saudi Arabia, U.S. play down reports of curbs on military support
• Bolivia's Morales says he may run for fourth term despite referendum loss
• Cricket Australia calls off player pay talks until new year
• Top Asian News 1:18 a.m. GMT
• S. Korea to begin trial of impeached president's confidante
• Australia's projected annual deficit worsens by $3.2 billion
• Ireland to appeal EU's record $14 billion tax order on Apple
• France, Russia reach compromise as Aleppo rescue uncertain
• Jaguars fire Bradley after 4th-quarter collapse at Texans
• 350 people leave rebel-held Aleppo despite halted evacuations
• Bengals eliminated from playoffs by another meltdown
• NFL Capsules
• Africa at highest risk of major economic blow from future climate threats: global index
• Manchester manager Guardiola pins hopes on Chelsea wobble
• Amnesty warns Myanmar over treatment of Rohingya
• Ireland claims EU breaching sovereignty in Apple tax ruling
• Congo's Kabila faces test on streets as his term expires
• French foreign minister tours Haiti city ravaged by Matthew
• UN to vote Monday on sending observers to Aleppo
• Ex-soccer star, now mayor, ends hunger strike in Mexico
• Cuba cracks down on dissidents after Castro death
• Hundreds arrested in Venezuela cash chaos, vigilantes protect shops
• Messi mesmerizes in Barcelona's 4-1 win against Espanyol
• Canadian tourist among 10 dead in Jordan attacks
• 350 people evacuated from rebel area of Aleppo: medic
• Mexican police find 5 bodies loaded in back of pickup truck
• Olympiakos comes from behind to beat Panetolikos 3-1
• The Latest: 1st Aleppo evacuees in 2 days reported
• Gunmen kill 10, including Canadian, in attacks on police
• Fu fighter claims Scottish Open snooker title
• Syrian Observatory: five evacuation buses allowed to pass from Aleppo
• Nice wins to move 4 points clear of Monaco & 7 ahead of PSG

Gunmen burn buses, Aleppo convoy goes through Posted: 18 Dec 2016 03:18 PM PST By Lisa Barrington and Suleiman Al-Khalidi BEIRUT/AMMAN (Reuters) - Armed men burned five buses that were supposed to be used for an evacuation near Idlib in Syria on Sunday, stalling a deal to allow thousands to depart the last rebel pocket in Aleppo, where evacuees crammed into buses for hours before departing the city. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a Britain-based war monitor, said the evacuation of the villages near Idlib had been postponed as a result of the incident. Five buses leaving Aleppo were held, packed with evacuees, for hours before they could drive the 5 km (3 miles) to rebel-held territory outside.

Jordan declares end of castle siege, says four gunmen killed Posted: 18 Dec 2016 03:39 PM PST By Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN (Reuters) - Jordanian security forces said they killed four "terrorist outlaws" after flushing them out of a castle in the southern city of Karak where they had holed up after a shoot-out that killed nine people. An official statement said the four assailants, who shot at police targets in the town before heading to the Crusader-era castle, carried automatic weapons. It made no mention of their identity or whether they belonged to any militant group, raising speculation they could have been tribal outlaws with a vengeance against the state rather than Islamic State fighters, who control parts of neighboring Syria and Iraq.

NATO seeks to allay concerns at meeting with Russia Posted: 18 Dec 2016 04:22 PM PST By Robin Emmott BRUSSELS (Reuters) - NATO will seek to reassure Russia on Monday that its troop deployments to the Baltics and Poland next year are purely defensive, in a rare meeting of the alliance's envoys with those of the Kremlin that is unlikely to resolve long-standing grievances. The NATO-Russia Council, the forum bringing together North Atlantic Treaty Organisation ambassadors and Russia's top diplomat dealing with the U.S.-led alliance, will convene for only the third time this year with the crisis in Ukraine still the top concern for Brussels and Washington. Russia says it is concerned about a NATO military build-up near its borders.

Lebanon forms new government: televised statement Posted: 18 Dec 2016 12:25 PM PST Lebanon's President, Michel Aoun, and Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri have formed a new government of 30 ministers drawn from most sides of the country's political spectrum and from all of its religious sects, the cabinet office said on Sunday. "Today a new government was formed," said Hariri, after the announcement. Aoun, an ally of the Shi'ite group Hezbollah which dominates the country's politics, was elected president by members of parliament in October, after more than two years without anyone occupying Lebanon's highest office of state.

Saudi Arabia, U.S. play down reports of curbs on military support Posted: 18 Dec 2016 12:14 PM PST By Katie Paul RIYADH (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia and the United States on Sunday played down media reports that Washington had decided to limit military support, including planned arms sales to the kingdom, over its war in Yemen. Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir said that Riyadh had not been officially informed of such decisions, which he described as contradicting the reality, while visiting U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry suggested the issue related more to a long procurement process than restrictions on military support.

Bolivia's Morales says he may run for fourth term despite referendum loss Posted: 18 Dec 2016 04:38 PM PST Bolivian President Evo Morales said on Sunday he may run for a fourth consecutive term in elections in 2019 despite losing a referendum in February that would have reformed the country's constitution to allow him to run again. Morales, a leftist who took office in 2006, was elected to a third term in 2014. "If the people say Evo Morales, I will stay with the people to continue guaranteeing this democratic and cultural revolution," Morales told a rally for his Movement to Socialism party.

Cricket Australia calls off player pay talks until new year Posted: 18 Dec 2016 05:34 PM PST SYDNEY (AP) — Cricket Australia has broken off pay talks with its players, saying ongoing negotiations could be a distraction to players at a busy time of the season.

Top Asian News 1:18 a.m. GMT Posted: 18 Dec 2016 05:18 PM PST SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The jailed confidante of disgraced South Korean President Park Geun-hye begins a trial Monday that will explore a scandal that led to Park's impeachment after millions took to the streets in protest. The trial of Choi Soon-sil, Park's friend of 40 years, is the biggest since the 2014 trial of the crew of a ferry that sank and killed more than 300 people, mostly teenagers. Ten others swept up in the scandal also face trial. Speculation about Choi dominated local news every day for months, but she is still a mystery. She last appeared in public on Oct.

S. Korea to begin trial of impeached president's confidante Posted: 18 Dec 2016 05:18 PM PST SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The jailed confidante of disgraced South Korean President Park Geun-hye begins a trial Monday that will explore a scandal that led to Park's impeachment after millions took to the streets in protest.

Australia's projected annual deficit worsens by $3.2 billion Posted: 18 Dec 2016 05:12 PM PST CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia's projected budget deficit for the current fiscal year has increased by 4.4 billion Australian dollars ($3.2 billion) to AU$41.5 billion as the economy continues to slow following a China-driven mining boom, the government's latest forecasts showed Monday.

Ireland to appeal EU's record $14 billion tax order on Apple Posted: 18 Dec 2016 05:07 PM PST DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland will appeal the European Union's landmark order to collect a record 13 billion euros ($14 billion) in taxes from Apple, the Irish Department of Finance announced Monday.

France, Russia reach compromise as Aleppo rescue uncertain Posted: 18 Dec 2016 05:06 PM PST BEIRUT (AP) — France struck a compromise Sunday with Russia on a U.N. resolution that it said would prevent "mass atrocities" in besieged areas of Aleppo, where thousands of trapped civilians and rebel fighters await evacuation in freezing temperatures.

Jaguars fire Bradley after 4th-quarter collapse at Texans Posted: 18 Dec 2016 05:00 PM PST The Jacksonville Jaguars fired Gus Bradley on Sunday, ending one of the least successful coaching tenures in NFL history.

350 people leave rebel-held Aleppo despite halted evacuations Posted: 18 Dec 2016 04:56 PM PST Some 350 people were able to leave a rebel-held pocket of east Aleppo on Sunday, a medical official said, despite the official postponement of evacuations of civilians and fighters from the devastated Syrian city. Dozens of buses had entered Aleppo earlier in the day to resume evacuations, but plans were called off at the last minute after gunmen attacked vehicles for a similar operation from two rebel-besieged villages. The development came as the UN Security Council prepared to vote on a resolution to deploy observers to the city, with Syria-allied Russia giving cautious backing to the measure.

Bengals eliminated from playoffs by another meltdown Posted: 18 Dec 2016 04:55 PM PST CINCINNATI (AP) — No points in the second half.

NFL Capsules Posted: 18 Dec 2016 04:47 PM PST KANSAS CITY, Missouri (AP) — Ryan Succop kicked a 53-yard field goal into the wind as time expired Sunday to give the Tennessee Titans a 19-17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on a frigid afternoon at Arrowhead Stadium.

Africa at highest risk of major economic blow from future climate threats: global index Posted: 18 Dec 2016 04:40 PM PST By Alex Whiting ROME (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Countries most dependent on agriculture are also at high risk of experiencing changes in climate over the next 30 years and face the biggest costs in dealing with the effects of extreme weather, according to a global climate index published on Monday. Sub-Saharan Africa is home to 17 of the 20 countries most economically reliant on agriculture in the world. Of the 17, all but two are at "high" or "extreme" risk of experiencing changes in temperature and rainfall, and extremes such as drought and floods, according to the Climate Change Exposure Index.

Manchester manager Guardiola pins hopes on Chelsea wobble Posted: 18 Dec 2016 04:40 PM PST Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his side will be ready to pounce if Premier League leaders Chelsea falter following their impressive 2-1 comeback victory over title rivals Arsenal. Chelsea have streaked clear at the summit thanks to a storming run of 11 consecutive victories. City trail Antonio Conte's side by seven points, having climbed to second place by coming from behind to beat Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, and Guardiola says the leaders are in their sights.

Amnesty warns Myanmar over treatment of Rohingya Posted: 18 Dec 2016 04:39 PM PST BANGKOK (AP) — The actions of Myanmar's military may constitute crimes against humanity, human rights group Amnesty International has warned, based on accounts of violence against the country's Muslim Rohingya minority.

Ireland claims EU breaching sovereignty in Apple tax ruling Posted: 18 Dec 2016 04:38 PM PST Ireland set out its arguments on Monday against a European Commission ruling that tech firm Apple should pay billions in back-taxes to Dublin, claiming the EU executive arm has interfered in state sovereignty. "The Commission has exceeded its powers and interfered with national tax sovereignty. "The Commission has no competence, under State aid rules, unilaterally to substitute its own view of the geographic scope and extent of the Member State's tax jurisdiction for those of the Member State itself," said Ireland's Department of Finance in a three-page submission outlining its main arguments in the case.

Congo's Kabila faces test on streets as his term expires Posted: 18 Dec 2016 04:14 PM PST By Aaron Ross and Tim Cocks KINSHASA (Reuters) - Congolese President Joseph Kabila's final term in office expires on Monday, with no election to choose a successor and amid a surge in popular anger over what opponents say is an attempt to cling to power in defiance of the constitution. The election has been postponed until at least April 2018 on the grounds of logistical and financial problems, and Kabila has struck a deal with some opposition leaders that is meant to allow him to remain in place until then. The constitutional court has also ruled that Kabila, president since his father was assassinated in 2001, can stay on.

French foreign minister tours Haiti city ravaged by Matthew Posted: 18 Dec 2016 04:05 PM PST JEREMIE, Haiti (AP) — France's foreign minister on Sunday visited a Haitian city ravaged by Hurricane Matthew over two months ago and said the Caribbean country will be a top priority for French development aid.

UN to vote Monday on sending observers to Aleppo Posted: 18 Dec 2016 04:01 PM PST The UN Security Council will vote Monday on a French-drafted resolution to quickly deploy UN observers to Aleppo, with Russia, Syria's ally, giving cautious backing to the measure. Russia had threatened to veto a first draft presented by France calling for observers to monitor evacuations from Aleppo and report on the protection of civilians in the besieged Syrian city.

Ex-soccer star, now mayor, ends hunger strike in Mexico Posted: 18 Dec 2016 03:55 PM PST MEXICO CITY (AP) — Former soccer star Cuauhtemoc Blanco said Sunday that he is ending a hunger strike to defend his mayorship of the city of Cuernavaca, after Mexico's Supreme Court issued a stay against efforts to impeach him.

Cuba cracks down on dissidents after Castro death Posted: 18 Dec 2016 03:53 PM PST Authorities across Cuba have cracked down on dissidents, arresting dozens, keeping others from marching in Havana, and detaining an American human rights lawyer, activists said Sunday. In the first such anti-dissident operation since Fidel Castro's death last month, President Raul Castro seemed to indicate the Americas' only one-party communist state was in no mood for dissent. A roundup in the country's east snared dozens and derailed street protests planned to demand that political prisoners be freed.

Hundreds arrested in Venezuela cash chaos, vigilantes protect shops Posted: 18 Dec 2016 03:40 PM PST By Andrew Cawthorne and Corina Pons CARACAS (Reuters) - Security forces have arrested more than 300 people during protests and lootings over the elimination of Venezuela's largest currency bill, President Nicolas Maduro said on Sunday. After two days of unrest over the measure - including one death and dozens of shops ransacked - Maduro on Saturday postponed the measure until Jan. 2. The detainees include leaders and members of the opposition Popular Will and Justice First parties, Maduro said on state TV, accusing them of following U.S. instructions to incite chaos.

Messi mesmerizes in Barcelona's 4-1 win against Espanyol Posted: 18 Dec 2016 03:24 PM PST MADRID (AP) — Lionel Messi put on a show in Barcelona's final Spanish league game of the year, scoring once and mesmerizing with his dribbling skills to set up two other goals in a 4-1 win against Espanyol in the city derby on Sunday.

Canadian tourist among 10 dead in Jordan attacks Posted: 18 Dec 2016 03:23 PM PST Gunmen killed 10 people including a Canadian tourist and police officers on Sunday in southern Jordan, before security forces killed four attackers in a siege lasting several hours. The shootings took place in Karak, a tourist destination known for one of the biggest Crusader castles in the region, around 120 kilometres (70 miles) south of the capital Amman. Jordan's general security department said seven policemen, a female Canadian tourist and two Jordanian civilians were killed in a series of shootings.

350 people evacuated from rebel area of Aleppo: medic Posted: 18 Dec 2016 03:22 PM PST Some 350 people were able to leave a rebel-held pocket of east Aleppo late Sunday, a medical official said, though evacuations have officially been postponed. "Five buses carrying the evacuees arrived from besieged parts of east Aleppo," said Ahmad al-Dbis, who heads a team of doctors and volunteers coordinating evacuations to rebel-held Khan al-Assal, from where they can travel on to other parts of Aleppo and Idlib provinces. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the 350 were able to be evacuated after Russia and Turkey urged the Syrian regime to allow the convoy of buses to pass its final control point.

Mexican police find 5 bodies loaded in back of pickup truck Posted: 18 Dec 2016 03:16 PM PST MEXICO CITY (AP) — Police in the western Mexico state of Jalisco found a pickup truck loaded with five bodies Sunday, all covered in plastic bags.

Olympiakos comes from behind to beat Panetolikos 3-1 Posted: 18 Dec 2016 03:09 PM PST ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Defending champion Olympiakos needed an equalizer and two late goals to beat Panetolikos 3-1 in the Greek league on Sunday.

The Latest: 1st Aleppo evacuees in 2 days reported Posted: 18 Dec 2016 03:05 PM PST BEIRUT (AP) — The latest on the conflict in Syria (all times local):

Gunmen kill 10, including Canadian, in attacks on police Posted: 18 Dec 2016 03:02 PM PST KARAK, Jordan (AP) — Gunmen assaulted Jordanian police in a series of attacks Sunday, including at a Crusader castle popular with tourists, killing seven officers, two local civilians and a woman visiting from Canada, officials said. Several armed men were reported barricaded inside the castle after nightfall, hemmed in by special forces soldiers.

Fu fighter claims Scottish Open snooker title Posted: 18 Dec 2016 02:40 PM PST Hong Kong's Marco Fu came back from 4-1 down to beat Scotland's John Higgins 9-4 in the final of the Scottish Open on Sunday, his first ranking title in three years. Higgins started the match with three consecutive centuries, but he was then outplayed by Fu who won eight frames in a row to land the third world ranking title of his career and first since the 2013 Australian Open. "It feels unbelievable," said 38-year-old Fu.

Syrian Observatory: five evacuation buses allowed to pass from Aleppo Posted: 18 Dec 2016 02:39 PM PST BEIRUT (Reuters) - The Syrian army and its allies on Sunday allowed a convoy of five buses and two ambulances from the rebel-held district of Aleppo to reach rebel-held al-Rashideen outside the city, said the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor. The convoy had been held for hours after leaving the Ramousah highway junction next to the rebel-held part of the city. (Reporting by Angus McDowall; Editing by Peter Cooney)

Nice wins to move 4 points clear of Monaco & 7 ahead of PSG Posted: 18 Dec 2016 02:37 PM PST Rejuvenated striker Mario Balotelli took his league tally to eight goals in eight games as French leader Nice beat struggling Dijon 2-1 on Sunday to move four points ahead of Monaco and seven clear of defending champion Paris Saint-Germain.

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