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• Women protest against Trump on streets of Europe's capitals
• Trump plans to meet with UK's May, Mexico's Pena Nieto: White House
• Sixteen dead, many Hungarian teenagers, in Italy bus accident: police
• British missile test malfunctioned last year off U.S. coast: Sunday Times
• Mexico president talks with Trump as faces populist pressure at home
• Gambia's former leader Jammeh flies into exile in Equatorial Guinea
• Top Asian News 1:40 a.m. GMT
• Malaysian minister lobbied in Australia to search for MH370
• The Latest: Pavlyuchenkova 1st player into quarterfinals
• Langer wins at Hualalai after wind cuts tournament short
• Gambia's Jammeh heads to exile in Equatorial Guinea: ECOWAS
• Women lead mass anti-Trump marches across US
• Trust the Pawcess: 76ers raise the cat in victory
• Mexico's Pena Nieto, Trump speak by phone, to meet Jan. 31
• French primary vote to leave two in running for Socialist presidential nomination
• Trump, spokesman slam US media over inaugural crowd coverage
• Rain delays 3rd day's play in 2nd test, NZ vs. Bangladesh
• Pope warns against populism and 'saviours' like Hitler
• From London to LA, women's marches pack cities big and small
• Canada's Hadwin fires rare 59 to grab US PGA lead
• Trump to receive Mexican president on January 31: White House
• Gambia's Jammeh leaves power after 22 years
• Trump to receive British PM May on Friday: White House
• Car bomb explodes in central Tripoli, near Italy embassy: security official
• Yahya Jammeh: devout and erratic ex-leader of The Gambia
• Police enter Brazil prison after gang clash; control tenuous
• Trudeau, Trump discuss trade as White House vows NAFTA renegotiation
• 5th victim dies after car hits pedestrians in Australia
• Inspired by Maradona, Mertens leads Napoli to win at Milan
• Lebanese security forces foil attack in capital
• Gambia's Jammeh heads to exile in Equatorial Guinea: ECOWAS
• 'Catastrophe' declared as wildfires rage in central Chile
• Everton beats Palace 1-0 to keep Allardyce waiting for win
• Search intensifies for 23 missing in Italian avalanche
• Lebanon foils bomber in busy Beirut district: security sources
• Rooney sets Man United scoring record; Man City, Spurs draw
• French primary vote to leave two in running for Socialist presidential nomination
• Trump to meet with British Prime Minister May next week: White House

Women protest against Trump on streets of Europe's capitals Posted: 21 Jan 2017 06:29 AM PST By Stephen Addison and Shadia Nasralla LONDON/VIENNA (Reuters) - Thousands of women took to the streets of European capitals to join "sister marches" in Asia against newly installed U.S. President Trump ahead of a major rally in Washington expected to draw nearly a quarter of a million people. Waving banners with slogans like "Special relationship, just say no" and "Nasty women unite," the demonstrators gathered outside the American embassy in Grosvenor Square before heading to a rally in central Trafalgar Square. Worldwide some 670 marches were planned, according to the organizers' website which says more than two million marchers are expected to protest against Trump, who was sworn in as the 45th U.S. president on Friday.

Trump plans to meet with UK's May, Mexico's Pena Nieto: White House Posted: 21 Jan 2017 05:47 PM PST By Jeff Mason and Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is arranging to meet soon with British Prime Minister Theresa May and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto, two long-standing U.S. allies concerned about how his presidency will affect their relationships with Washington. Trump will meet on Friday with May in Washington, White House spokesman Sean Spicer said on Saturday. The meeting will be an opportunity for May, who initially struggled to build relations with Trump's transition team, to discuss what has long been termed the "special relationship" between the two nations, a central pillar of Britain's foreign policy.

Sixteen dead, many Hungarian teenagers, in Italy bus accident: police Posted: 21 Jan 2017 05:18 PM PST By Sandor Peto and Matteo Berlenga VERONA, Italy/BUDAPEST (Reuters) - At least 16 people were killed and dozens injured, after a bus carrying Hungarian students crashed and burst into flames in northern Italy, authorities said on Saturday. The bus went off the road near a highway exit close to Verona around midnight on Friday. The number of victims could rise to 18, "but certainly no more than that", the Hungarian consul in Italy, Judit Timaffy, told reporters in Verona.

British missile test malfunctioned last year off U.S. coast: Sunday Times Posted: 21 Jan 2017 04:00 PM PST A test firing of an unarmed British nuclear Trident missile from a submarine off the coast of Florida malfunctioned last June, the Sunday Times newspaper reported. The paper said it was the only test firing of a British nuclear missile in four years and came shortly before Theresa May became Prime Minister last year in the wake of Britain's vote to leave the European Union. It said May had omitted any mention of the failed test when she persuaded parliament to spend 40 billion pounds on new Trident submarines in her first major speech before parliament last July.

Mexico president talks with Trump as faces populist pressure at home Posted: 21 Jan 2017 04:14 PM PST By Michael O'Boyle IXMIQUILPAN, MEXICO (Reuters) - Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump by phone on Saturday ahead of talks among their officials in Washington next week as the Mexico leader faces populist pressure from a frontrunner in the 2018 election. In his call with Trump, Pena Nieto highlighted the importance of the bilateral relationship, and both leaders agreed to meet in the near future, his office said in a statement. Next week, senior Mexican officials will hold meetings with Trump's top aides in Washington, to discuss bilateral relations such as security, trade and migration.

Gambia's former leader Jammeh flies into exile in Equatorial Guinea Posted: 21 Jan 2017 05:32 PM PST By Tim Cocks and Lamin Jahateh BANJUL (Reuters) - Gambia's former leader Yahya Jammeh on Saturday flew into exile in Equatorial Guinea after stepping down under pressure from West African nations to accept that he lost a December election to President Adama Barrow, mediators said. It also paves the way for the return home of Barrow, who was sworn in as leader at the Gambian embassy in Senegal on Thursday. Jammeh took power in a coup in 1994, and his government is accused of torturing and killing perceived opponents.

Top Asian News 1:40 a.m. GMT Posted: 21 Jan 2017 05:41 PM PST CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Relatives of passengers and crew aboard the missing Malaysian airliner plan to present the Malaysian transport minister in Australia with letters urging that the search resume. Sheryl Keen, a supporter of the international victims' advocacy group Voice370, said Sunday she plans to personally hand to Malaysian Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai dozens of letters from relatives when Liow meets this week in the west coast city of Perth with his Australian counterpart Darren Chester. Last week, Malaysia, Australia and China announced that the deep sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 had been suspended, perhaps forever, after a sonar scan of 120,000 square kilometers (46,000 square miles) of the Indian Ocean west of Australia failed to find any trace of the Boeing 777 that vanished on March 8, 2014, with 239 people on board after flying far off course during a trip from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Beijing.

Malaysian minister lobbied in Australia to search for MH370 Posted: 21 Jan 2017 05:40 PM PST CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Relatives of passengers and crew aboard the missing Malaysian airliner plan to present the Malaysian transport minister in Australia with letters urging that the search resume.

The Latest: Pavlyuchenkova 1st player into quarterfinals Posted: 21 Jan 2017 05:36 PM PST MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The Latest from the Australian Open on Sunday (all times local):

Langer wins at Hualalai after wind cuts tournament short Posted: 21 Jan 2017 05:35 PM PST KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii (AP) — Bernhard Langer was declared the winner of the Mitsubishi Electric Championship after strong winds blowing across the Hualalai golf course halted the tournament on Saturday.

Gambia's Jammeh heads to exile in Equatorial Guinea: ECOWAS Posted: 21 Jan 2017 05:32 PM PST DAKAR (Reuters) - Gambia's former authoritarian leader Yahya Jammeh was heading to exile in Equatorial Guinea with a stop in Guinea after he stepped down in the face of pressure from West African states to recognize his election defeat, the regional bloc ECOWAS said on Saturday. ECOWAS sent 7,000 troops into Gambia on Thursday, but would halt operations while leaving some troops in the country to ensure security, Marcel de Souza, president of the ECOWAS commission, told a news conference in Dakar. (Reporting by Emma Farge; writing by Matthew Mpoke Bigg, editing by G Crosse)

Women lead mass anti-Trump marches across US Posted: 21 Jan 2017 05:22 PM PST Led by women in pink "pussyhats," hundreds of thousands of people flooded the streets of Washington and cities across the United States in a massive outpouring of defiant opposition to President Donald Trump. Roused by fiery speeches, the protesters sent out a resounding message of resistance the day after the Republican hardliner took office with a vow to roll back the legacy of his predecessor Barack Obama. Organizers estimated the turnout for the "Women's March on Washington" at half a million, double initial expectations, with huge crowds reported at sister marches nationwide, from Chicago to New York, Boston and Los Angeles.

Trust the Pawcess: 76ers raise the cat in victory Posted: 21 Jan 2017 04:49 PM PST Trust the Pawcess?

Mexico's Pena Nieto, Trump speak by phone, to meet Jan. 31 Posted: 21 Jan 2017 04:26 PM PST MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone Saturday and are scheduled to meet later this month, officials announced.

French primary vote to leave two in running for Socialist presidential nomination Posted: 21 Jan 2017 04:22 PM PST The battle to decide the Socialist candidate for the French presidential election will be whittled down to two in a primary vote on Sunday in which ex-prime minister Manuel Valls faces an outside risk of failing to make it to the party runoff. Candidates who are to the left of Valls, such as former education minister Benoit Hamon and ex-economy minister Arnaud Montebourg, are nipping at his heels in the polls as the pro-business Socialist has struggled to defend his government's record. Seven candidates from the Socialists and their allies are taking part in the first round of the primary, with polls closing at 1300 EST.

Trump, spokesman slam US media over inaugural crowd coverage Posted: 21 Jan 2017 04:18 PM PST Donald Trump and his chief spokesman launched an unprecedented assault on the media Saturday for a US president's first full day in office, accusing reporters of downplaying the turnout at his inauguration. Trump, visiting the Central Intelligence Agency headquarters in nearby Langley, Virginia, insisted against all evidence that he drew 1.5 million people to his Friday swearing-in ceremony. Trump said one network estimated turnout at 250,000.

Rain delays 3rd day's play in 2nd test, NZ vs. Bangladesh Posted: 21 Jan 2017 04:17 PM PST CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — Rain prevented any play prior to lunch Sunday on the third day of the second cricket test between New Zealand and Bangladesh.

Pope warns against populism and 'saviours' like Hitler Posted: 21 Jan 2017 04:14 PM PST Pope Francis on Saturday warned against populism, saying it could lead to the election of "saviours" like Hitler. In an hour-long interview with Spanish newspaper El Pais conducted as Donald Trump was being sworn in as US president, the pontiff also condemned the idea of using walls and barbed wire to keep out foreigners. "Of course crises provoke fears and worries," he said but added that for him "the example of populism in the European sense of the word is Germany in 1933.

From London to LA, women's marches pack cities big and small Posted: 21 Jan 2017 04:13 PM PST CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago. Oklahoma City. London. Los Angeles.

Canada's Hadwin fires rare 59 to grab US PGA lead Posted: 21 Jan 2017 04:04 PM PST Canada's Adam Hadwin became only the eighth golfer to shoot 59 over 18 holes at a US PGA Tour event, sinking 13 birdies in a bogey-free third round Saturday at the CareerBuilder Challenge. The 29-year-old from suburban Vancouver was one stroke off the tour record 58 fired last year by American Jim Furyk at the Travelers Championship. It was the second US PGA Tour 59 in as many weeks, following American Justin Thomas firing 59 on the way to victory in the opening round at last week's Sony Open in Hawaii.

Trump to receive Mexican president on January 31: White House Posted: 21 Jan 2017 04:02 PM PST President Donald Trump will receive his Mexican counterpart Enrique Pena Nieto on January 31, the White House said Saturday. The two spoke by phone earlier in the day and agreed to meet for talks on trade, immigration and security, press secretary Sean Spicer said. Trump has vowed to build a wall along the US border with Mexico to keep out migrants and make Mexico pay for it.

Gambia's Jammeh leaves power after 22 years Posted: 21 Jan 2017 03:58 PM PST Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh flew out Saturday from the country he ruled for 22 years to cede power to President Adama Barrow and end a political crisis. Jammeh refused to step down after a December 1 election in which Barrow was declared the winner, triggering weeks of uncertainty that almost ended in a military intervention involving five other west African nations. The longtime leader boarded a small, unmarked plane at Banjul airport accompanied by Guinea's President Alpha Conde after two days of talks aimed at hammering out a deal for his departure.

Trump to receive British PM May on Friday: White House Posted: 21 Jan 2017 03:47 PM PST Washington (AFP) - President Donald Trump will welcome British Prime Minister Theresa May on Friday in his first meeting with a foreign leader, the White House said Saturday.

Car bomb explodes in central Tripoli, near Italy embassy: security official Posted: 21 Jan 2017 03:47 PM PST A car bomb exploded late on Saturday close to the recently re-opened Italian embassy in the Libyan capital, a security official said. Two charred bodies were recovered from the car, according to a statement on a social media page run by a local branch of the Red Crescent, but the identity of the occupants was unknown. The security official, who did not want to be named, said it appeared that explosives had been planted in the car.

Yahya Jammeh: devout and erratic ex-leader of The Gambia Posted: 21 Jan 2017 03:43 PM PST Gambian President Yahya Jammeh, who finally left his country Saturday after threats of possible military intervention to force him to step down, seized power and clung to office for 22 years with a blend of severity, mysticism and iron-clad self-belief. Jammeh lost the vote to outsider Adama Barrow, but had refused to recognise the results. The Senegalese army said it was ready to intervene in its neighbour failing a solution to the crisis, and Nigeria regional powerhouse sent 200 troops as well as fighter jets to Senegal as part of a regional force to enforce the result of the vote.

Police enter Brazil prison after gang clash; control tenuous Posted: 21 Jan 2017 03:42 PM PST NATAL, Brazil (AP) — Military police entered a prison in northeastern Brazil on Saturday, establishing tenuous control after a week of chaos and fighting between rival gangs that left 26 inmates dead.

Trudeau, Trump discuss trade as White House vows NAFTA renegotiation Posted: 21 Jan 2017 03:39 PM PST President Donald Trump spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Saturday in a call focused on the importance of bilateral trade. The discussion came the day after the Trump team swiftly updated the White House website to reflect commitment to "renegotiating NAFTA," the free trade agreement that has linked Canada, the United States and Mexico since 1994.

5th victim dies after car hits pedestrians in Australia Posted: 21 Jan 2017 03:32 PM PST CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A fifth person died in hospital a day after a man with a history of mental health and drug issues drove a car through a lunch-time crowd in a pedestrian-only street in Australia's second largest city, police said on Sunday.

Inspired by Maradona, Mertens leads Napoli to win at Milan Posted: 21 Jan 2017 03:26 PM PST MILAN (AP) — Inspired by Diego Maradona's visit to training, Dries Mertens led Napoli to a 2-1 victory at AC Milan in Serie A on Saturday.

Lebanese security forces foil attack in capital Posted: 21 Jan 2017 03:22 PM PST BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's National News Agency says local security forces have foiled a suicide bombing attempt in the capital's bustling commercial district and arrested the would-be attacker.

Gambia's Jammeh heads to exile in Equatorial Guinea: ECOWAS Posted: 21 Jan 2017 03:22 PM PST DAKAR (Reuters) - Gambia's former authoritarian leader Yahya Jammeh was heading to exile in Equatorial Guinea with a stop in Guinea after he stepped down in the face of pressure from West African states to recognize his election defeat, the regional bloc ECOWAS said on Saturday. ECOWAS sent 7,000 troops into Gambia on Thursday, but would halt operations while leaving some troops in the country to ensure security, Marcel de Souza, president of the ECOWAS commission, told a news conference in Dakar. (Reporting by Emma Farge; writing by Matthew Mpoke Bigg, editing by G Crosse)

'Catastrophe' declared as wildfires rage in central Chile Posted: 21 Jan 2017 03:19 PM PST Authorities declared a state of catastrophe in central Chile as crews Saturday fought vast forest fires described as the worst in decades. More than 450 square kilometers (175 square miles) were ablaze in the O'Higgins region -- an area roughly the size of Vienna or Tel Aviv. As fire and emergency crews were brought in, officials evacuated 200 people from the mostly rural area south of the capital Santiago.

Everton beats Palace 1-0 to keep Allardyce waiting for win Posted: 21 Jan 2017 03:19 PM PST LONDON (AP) — Sam Allardyce is still waiting for his first Premier League win since replacing Alan Pardew as Crystal Palace manager last month, with his side mired in a relegation fight.

Search intensifies for 23 missing in Italian avalanche Posted: 21 Jan 2017 03:13 PM PST FARINDOLA, Italy (AP) — The strain showed on Fabio Salzetta's face.

Lebanon foils bomber in busy Beirut district: security sources Posted: 21 Jan 2017 03:11 PM PST Lebanese soldiers arrested a would-be suicide bomber inside a crowded cafe in one of the busiest neighbourhoods in the capital Beirut on Saturday night, security sources told AFP. The sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, said a man wearing an explosive bomb belt had been detained by authorities after entering a coffee shop in the upscale Hamra neighbourhood in west Beirut. The sources said the man was being followed by security forces, who have stepped up foot patrols in the neighborhood in recent weeks.

Rooney sets Man United scoring record; Man City, Spurs draw Posted: 21 Jan 2017 03:11 PM PST MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Deep into stoppage time with Manchester United facing defeat, Wayne Rooney bent a free kick high over the defense and into the Stoke goal.

French primary vote to leave two in running for Socialist presidential nomination Posted: 21 Jan 2017 03:11 PM PST The battle to decide the Socialist candidate for the French presidential election will be whittled down to two in a primary vote on Sunday in which ex-prime minister Manuel Valls faces an outside risk of failing to make it to the party runoff. Candidates who are to the left of Valls, such as former education minister Benoit Hamon and ex-economy minister Arnaud Montebourg, are nipping at his heels in the polls as the pro-business Socialist has struggled to defend his government's record. Seven candidates from the Socialists and their allies are taking part in the first round of the primary, with polls closing at 1300 EST.

Trump to meet with British Prime Minister May next week: White House Posted: 21 Jan 2017 03:04 PM PST U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet next week with British Prime Minister Theresa May and has talked about meeting Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on Jan. 31, White House spokesman Sean Spicer told reporters on Saturday. The date of May's visit was not immediately clear in the brief statement from Spicer. "The president will welcome his first foreign leader this Thursday when the United Kingdom's Theresa May will come to Washington on Friday," Spicer said.

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