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• Mexico extradites drug lord 'El Chapo' to U.S. on eve of Trump inauguration
• Hopes fade of finding survivors buried under avalanche in Italy
• U.S. strikes in Libya kill more than 80 Islamic State fighters
• Mexico's El Chapo: From most wanted kingpin to extradited jailbird
• West African military halt Gambia operation, issue Jammeh deadline
• Brazil Supreme Court judge handling graft probe killed in plane crash
• African forces suspend operations in Gambia for talks
• Las Vegas Sands paying $7M to settle corrupt practices probe
• Top Asian News 1:50 a.m. GMT
• Mexico extradites drug lord "El Chapo" to US
• Captures, extraditions of Mexico drug chiefs in recent years
• Kerber, Murray, Federer ready for action at Australian Open
• Manchester United ready for Stoke exorcism
• Bangladesh 128-2 at lunch on day 1, 2nd test vs. New Zealand
• 'Gorilla' or 'guerrilla'? Adler apologizes for Venus remark
• Royal Navy to dispose of suspected WWII bomb in London
• Haiti president-elect dismisses money laundering allegations
• China summons top officials from heavily polluted Linfen city
• Bad weather and broken generator stall bid to rescue Peru miners
• Trump soaks up Washington pageantry on inauguration eve
• Mexico's 'Chapo': From selling candy to selling drugs
• AP FACT CHECK: Australian police didn't raid koala 'brothel'
• Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes off Solomon Islands in South Pacific: USGS
• French Left seeks candidate to take election poisoned chalice
• Macron defies French parties with pledge to field parliament candidates
• Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' extradited to U.S.: Justice Department
• A look at notable dates in Mexico's decade-old drug war
• Key dates in Mexico's pursuit and extradition of 'El Chapo'
• Barcelona tops Real Sociedad 1-0 in Copa del Rey quarters
• West African leaders plan to mediate in Gambia on Friday: Gambia TV
• Hamon shown winning France's left-wing primaries debate: poll
• UK court rejects bid for bridge to be recognized as sport
• Islamic State fighter's dad cries recounting search for him
• Mexico says drug lord 'El Chapo' Guzman extradited to US
• LA Galaxy sign M Joao Pedro out of Portugal's first division
• Italy crews work through night after avalanche hits hotel
• Canadian army investigates mysterious Arctic noise

Mexico extradites drug lord 'El Chapo' to U.S. on eve of Trump inauguration Posted: 19 Jan 2017 05:37 PM PST Mexico extradited top drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to New York on Thursday, ending a career that included two jail breaks and a lead role in a national drug war, the day before Donald Trump assumes the U.S. presidency. Guzman, 59, was one of the world's most wanted drug kingpins until he was captured a year ago. Six months earlier, he had bust out of a high-security penitentiary in central Mexico through a mile-long tunnel, his second dramatic prison escape.

Hopes fade of finding survivors buried under avalanche in Italy Posted: 19 Jan 2017 12:41 PM PST By Roberto Mignucci PENNE, Italy (Reuters) - Hopes of finding survivors dwindled on Thursday more than 24 hours after an avalanche struck a luxury mountain hotel in Italy burying up to 30 people under tonnes of snow and debris. The Civil Protection department said just two bodies had been recovered but its chief said the search for victims and possible survivors would continue through the night. "There is always hope, if there were no hope the rescuers wouldn't give everything they've got," Fabrizio Curcio told reporters.

U.S. strikes in Libya kill more than 80 Islamic State fighters Posted: 19 Jan 2017 10:47 AM PST By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) - More than 80 Islamic State militants, some of whom were believed to be plotting attacks in Europe, died in U.S. air strikes on camps outside the group's former North African stronghold of Sirte in Libya, the United States said on Thursday. "These strikes were directed against some of ISIL's external plotters," U.S Defense Secretary Ash Carter told a Pentagon briefing, using an acronym for Islamic State, the Syria- and Iraq-based militant group.

Mexico's El Chapo: From most wanted kingpin to extradited jailbird Posted: 19 Jan 2017 04:40 PM PST By Dave Graham MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, Mexico's most notorious kingpin who escaped two maximum-security jails, shipped countless tonnes of drugs around the world and became one of the world´s most-wanted fugitives, was extradited to the United States on Thursday. Mexico's struggle with drug cartels and its chief adversary, Guzman, was a tapestry of corruption, violent deaths and billions of dollars in smuggled contraband - a business that put the kingpin onto the Forbes world's billionaires list. In January 2016, Guzman was finally caught in his native northwestern state of Sinaloa.

West African military halt Gambia operation, issue Jammeh deadline Posted: 19 Jan 2017 04:46 PM PST By Tim Cocks and Emma Farge BANJUL/DAKAR (Reuters) - West African armies halted an operation in Gambia aimed at installing the country's new president, Adama Barrow, on Thursday so regional leaders could make one last attempt to convince longtime ruler Yahya Jammeh to step aside. Barrow took the oath of office on Thursday at Gambia's embassy in Senegal, calling for international support from West Africa's ECOWAS bloc, the African Union and the United Nations.

Brazil Supreme Court judge handling graft probe killed in plane crash Posted: 19 Jan 2017 03:35 PM PST By Raquel Stenzel and Brad Brooks SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Teori Zavascki, who was overseeing a graft investigation into scores of powerful politicians, was killed in a plane crash on Thursday, raising questions about who will take over the country's biggest ever corruption case. Rescuers found three bodies in the wreckage of the small, twin-prop plane that crashed off the coast of Rio de Janeiro state amid heavy rains, firefighters said. Federal prosecutors and police said they would immediately open an investigation in addition to that of aviation authorities.

African forces suspend operations in Gambia for talks Posted: 19 Jan 2017 05:47 PM PST African troops have suspended an operation to force Gambian leader Yahya Jammeh to hand over power, launching a last bid to convince him to leave the country through talks, the president of regional bloc ECOWAS said Thursday. The talks will be led by Guinean president Alpha Conde in the Gambian capital Banjul on Friday morning, according to Marcel Alain de Souza, head of the Economic Community of West African States. "We have suspended operations and given him an ultimatum," said de Souza, who attended the swearing-in of The Gambia's new president Adama Barrow on Thursday.

Las Vegas Sands paying $7M to settle corrupt practices probe Posted: 19 Jan 2017 05:35 PM PST LAS VEGAS (AP) — U.S. authorities say billionaire Sheldon Adelson's casino company is paying almost $7 million to settle a foreign corrupt practices investigation of the firm's former relationship with a consultant in Macao and China.

Top Asian News 1:50 a.m. GMT Posted: 19 Jan 2017 05:50 PM PST LAS VEGAS (AP) — U.S. authorities say billionaire Sheldon Adelson's casino company is paying almost $7 million to settle a foreign corrupt practices investigation of the firm's former relationship with a consultant in Macao and China. Justice Department and FBI officials said Thursday the agreement with Las Vegas Sands Corp. resolves a probe into more than $60 million paid to an unnamed agent retained in 2006 for business dealings including efforts to acquire a Chinese basketball team. The criminal penalty is in addition to a $9 million civil payment the company made in April to settle a federal Securities and Exchange Commission investigation that found some payments to the consultant weren't properly authorized or documented.

Mexico extradites drug lord "El Chapo" to US Posted: 19 Jan 2017 05:28 PM PST Mexico on Thursday extradited drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman to the United States -- handing over one of the world's most notorious criminals on the eve of US President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. Guzman is the head of the Sinaloa cartel, which is accused of generating much of the deadly violence in Mexico's decades-long drug war and providing tons of narcotics to the United States, and had twice escaped from prison. Guzman had been in prison in Ciudad Juarez, which borders Texas, since he was abruptly transferred there from another penitentiary near Mexico City in May.

Captures, extraditions of Mexico drug chiefs in recent years Posted: 19 Jan 2017 05:00 PM PST MEXICO CITY (AP) — Top Mexican drug cartel bosses captured, killed or extradited in recent years:

Kerber, Murray, Federer ready for action at Australian Open Posted: 19 Jan 2017 04:52 PM PST MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A rainy morning gave way to mostly cloudy skies on Friday as defending champion Angelique Kerber and top-seeded Andy Murray prepare for their third-round matches at the Australian Open.

Manchester United ready for Stoke exorcism Posted: 19 Jan 2017 04:38 PM PST Stoke-on-Trent (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Manchester United's visit to Stoke on Saturday offers the chance to exorcise some bad memories as Jose Mourinho's side look to reel in the Premier League's top four. United's lowest point of last season came in this fixture when, amid fevered speculation about Louis van Gaal's future as manager, they performed woefully and slipped to a 2-0 Boxing Day defeat. Van Gaal, as it turned out, held on to his job for another five months before he was sacked to make way for current United boss Mourinho.

Bangladesh 128-2 at lunch on day 1, 2nd test vs. New Zealand Posted: 19 Jan 2017 04:37 PM PST CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — Opener Soumya Sarkar made a maiden half century on Friday in an unbroken partnership of 90 for the third wicket which helped Bangladesh recover from the loss of two early wickets and reach 128-2 at lunch on the first day of the second test against New Zealand.

'Gorilla' or 'guerrilla'? Adler apologizes for Venus remark Posted: 19 Jan 2017 04:26 PM PST MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A TV commentator has been dropped from coverage of the Australian Open and has apologized for how he spoke about Venus Williams' play in the second round, saying he was describing her aggressive style as "guerrilla" tactics and not comparing her with a "gorilla."

Royal Navy to dispose of suspected WWII bomb in London Posted: 19 Jan 2017 04:24 PM PST Britain's Royal Navy were on Thursday brought in to dispose of a suspected World War II bomb discovered in London's River Thames close to parliament, police said. "The Royal Navy are now in attendance and will safely remove and dispose of the ordnance over the next few hours," London's Metropolitan Police said in a statement. The rush hour shutdown also saw the closure at around 5:15 pm of Westminster Bridge, in the shadow of parliament's Big Ben clock, and Waterloo Bridge, both of which have since reopened.

Haiti president-elect dismisses money laundering allegations Posted: 19 Jan 2017 04:24 PM PST PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti's president-elect says money laundering accusations that have swirled around him for months are a smear campaign by political enemies.

China summons top officials from heavily polluted Linfen city Posted: 19 Jan 2017 04:23 PM PST China's environment watchdog has summoned top officials from Linfen city to account for their poor control of sulfur dioxide pollution which has soared to more than 16 times the country's national standard, the China Daily newspaper reported. The newspaper reported on Friday that the Ministry of Environmental Protection had also suspended new project approvals in the city in northern Shanxi province. Among officials summoned was mayor Liu Yuqiang, it said.

Bad weather and broken generator stall bid to rescue Peru miners Posted: 19 Jan 2017 04:23 PM PST Heavy rain and equipment failure stalled efforts in Peru on Thursday to rescue seven miners who were trapped in a tunnel hundreds of feet under a landslide three days ago, officials said. Four of the miners may already be dead, according to a miner who escaped on Tuesday, a day after the small copper deposit mined in the southern region of Arequipa was engulfed. Sounds coming from one of the miners stopped late on Wednesday, said regional mining official Vladimir Bustinza.

Trump soaks up Washington pageantry on inauguration eve Posted: 19 Jan 2017 04:22 PM PST "We're going to unify our country," Trump told a cheering crowd of thousands in front of the Lincoln Memorial after a pre-inauguration concert that ended in a burst of fireworks. Earlier in the day, Trump lunched with Republican congressional leaders, his cabinet nominees and White House staff, and he was whisked to Arlington National Cemetery, where he and Vice President-elect Mike Pence laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Mexico's 'Chapo': From selling candy to selling drugs Posted: 19 Jan 2017 04:05 PM PST Joaquin Guzman has recounted that he had humble beginnings, selling oranges and candy when he was a child in his hometown in Mexico's northwestern mountains. The man nicknamed "El Chapo," or Shorty for his small stature, eventually graduated to the more lucrative fields of marijuana and opium poppies, growing into the world's most wanted drug lord. After two legendary prison breaks, Guzman was finally corralled by Mexican marines in January 2016 and extradited to the United States on Thursday, ending his decades-long cat-and-mouse game with the authorities.

AP FACT CHECK: Australian police didn't raid koala 'brothel' Posted: 19 Jan 2017 04:05 PM PST CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A story shared on social media that claimed police rescued koalas from an underground animal "brothel" in Australia is false.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes off Solomon Islands in South Pacific: USGS Posted: 19 Jan 2017 03:46 PM PST The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center in Hawaii said there was no Pacific-wide tsunami threat. The Joint Australian Tsunami Warning Centre said in a separate statement that there was no tsunami threat to Australia's mainland, islands or offshore territories. Solomon Islands's National Disaster Management Office was not immediately available for comment.

French Left seeks candidate to take election poisoned chalice Posted: 19 Jan 2017 03:40 PM PST By Richard Balmforth PARIS (Reuters) - France's divided Left will this weekend narrow its search for a presidential candidate, though opinion polls show whoever emerges victor will struggle to head off humiliation in the April-May election. The candidate must deal with the legacy of President Francois Hollande, whose ratings plummeted with his failure to turn the economy around. The focus of campaigning -- not only for the Socialists but also the election front-runners -- is likely to focus on France's moderate left, a vast electorate spanning factory and office workers, shopkeepers and Paris professional elites.

Macron defies French parties with pledge to field parliament candidates Posted: 19 Jan 2017 03:40 PM PST By Michel Rose PARIS (Reuters) - Independent presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron threw down a direct challenge to France's existing political parties on Thursday by announcing he would field candidates in all constituencies in June's parliamentary elections. Macron, a centrist whose rise in opinion polls is worrying leftwing and rightwing candidates in the presidential race, launched a call for applications online for all those who would like to run as a lawmaker under the colors of his young party. Elections to the lower house of parliament will come hard on the heels of the April and May presidential election and will be key to ensuring the next government has a majority to implement reforms in the euro zone's second-largest economy.

Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' extradited to U.S.: Justice Department Posted: 19 Jan 2017 03:28 PM PST Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman has been extradited to the United States, the U.S. Justice Department said on Thursday. Guzman is "en route to the United States to face criminal charges in connection with his leadership of the Mexican organized crime syndicate known as the 'Sinaloa Cartel,'" the Justice Department said in a statement.

A look at notable dates in Mexico's decade-old drug war Posted: 19 Jan 2017 03:27 PM PST MEXICO CITY (AP) — A look at key events in Mexico's war on drugs following the extradition of drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.

Key dates in Mexico's pursuit and extradition of 'El Chapo' Posted: 19 Jan 2017 03:23 PM PST Key dates in the various pursuits, captures, escapes and the extradition of Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman:

Barcelona tops Real Sociedad 1-0 in Copa del Rey quarters Posted: 19 Jan 2017 03:22 PM PST MADRID (AP) — Barcelona's 10-year winless run at Real Sociedad is finally over after a 1-0 win in a first-leg quarterfinal of the Copa del Rey on Thursday.

West African leaders plan to mediate in Gambia on Friday: Gambia TV Posted: 19 Jan 2017 03:19 PM PST BANJUL (Reuters) - A delegation of West African leaders - including the presidents of Liberia, Mauritania and Guinea - are due to arrive in Gambia on Friday as part of a mediation mission, Gambian state television announced late on Thursday. Countries in the region launched a military operation on Thursday to install new President Adama Barrow in office and oust longtime leader Yahya Jammeh. But the advance was halted to allow for one last round of mediation, a senior regional official earlier said. (Reporting by Lamin Jahateh; Writing by Joe Bavier, editing by G Crosse)

Hamon shown winning France's left-wing primaries debate: poll Posted: 19 Jan 2017 03:14 PM PST PARIS (Reuters) - Former Education Minister Benoit Hamon was seen as the winner of the final French left-wing primary television debate among candidates for the Left's nomination in the 2017 presidential election, a poll published immediately afterward showed. The flash survey by Elabe pollsters after Thursday's debate found that 29 percent of people considered Hamon most convincing, with former Economy Minister Arnaud Montebourg at 28 percent and ex-Prime Minister Manuel Valls third at 21 percent. ...

UK court rejects bid for bridge to be recognized as sport Posted: 19 Jan 2017 03:10 PM PST LONDON (AP) — London Bridge may cross The Thames, but it won't fly as a sport.

Islamic State fighter's dad cries recounting search for him Posted: 19 Jan 2017 03:10 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — The father of a New Yorker who joined the Islamic State group told a jury on Thursday that he searched desperately for his son, following him to Turkey and meeting with one of his contacts before lying to the FBI about the trip.

Mexico says drug lord 'El Chapo' Guzman extradited to US Posted: 19 Jan 2017 03:09 PM PST MEXICO CITY (AP) — Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, Mexico's most notorious cartel kingpin who twice made brazen prison escapes and spent years on the run as the country's most wanted man, was extradited to the United States on Thursday to face drug trafficking and other charges.

LA Galaxy sign M Joao Pedro out of Portugal's first division Posted: 19 Jan 2017 03:08 PM PST CARSON, Calif. (AP) — The LA Galaxy have signed Portuguese midfielder Joao Pedro.

Italy crews work through night after avalanche hits hotel Posted: 19 Jan 2017 03:06 PM PST FARINDOLA, Italy (AP) — Rescue crews who reached the four-star mountain resort on skis found only eerie silence Thursday after a huge avalanche flattened the hotel, trapping more than 30 people inside. Two bodies were recovered, but the search for survivors was hampered by heavy snowfall and fears the buildings would collapse.

Canadian army investigates mysterious Arctic noise Posted: 19 Jan 2017 03:03 PM PST A strange beeping noise in the Arctic has Canadians puzzled. Is it marine mammals doing something weird? A military patrol and acoustic specialists are being dispatched to investigate, the army said Thursday.

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