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• Trump admin targets violent Islamist groups as foreign policy priority
• In Trump We Trust: Inauguration prompts celebration in Russia
• U.S. air strike in Syria kills more than 100 al Qaeda members: Pentagon
• Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' pleads not guilty in U.S. court
• Mexico seeks stronger U.S. ties despite Trump campaign barbs
• Canadians traveling to inauguration turned away at U.S. border
• Arsenal face defining period, says midfielder Xhaka
• Turkish assembly passes polemic bill to boost Erdogan powers
• Top Asian News 1:19 a.m. GMT
• South Korea's culture minister arrested over arts blacklist in political scandal
• South Korea working with U.S. on request to arrest ex-U.N.chief's brother: report
• The Latest: Defeated Gambia leader will step down and leave
• S. Korean minister arrested over artist blacklist allegation
• Gambia's Jammeh agrees to go into exile as regional troops mass
• Dead miner pulled from under landslide in Peru, six others missing
• New Zealand 70-2 at lunch on day 2, 2nd test vs. Bangladesh
• El Chapo is hauled off to US jail that has held terrorists
• Serena, Nadal, Raonic headline Day 6 at Australian Open
• Canada court nixes Chevron Ecuador judgment, plaintiffs appealing
• South Africa beats Sri Lanka by 19 runs in 10-over match
• 'Miracle underway': Rescuers pull out avalanche survivors
• Trump, now president, vows to put 'America First' in nationalist speech
• Germany must prepare for 'rough ride' under Trump: Vice Chancellor
• Man United captain Rooney raises $1.5m from charity game
• West Ham signs defender Fonte from Southampton for $10m
• Guardiola says he might not be 'good enough' for City squad
• Puerto Rico governor rejects federal control board orders
• Leinster face nervous wait for home Euro tie
• Trump takes office with 'America first' vow
• Modernity hurt French flair, says England coach Jones
• Lewandowski gets superb winner as Bayern beats Freiburg 2-1
• Chile declares state of emergency due to massive wildfires
• Far-right leaders meet to discuss 'free Europe' vision
• IS in Syria destroys part of Roman theater in Palmyra
• Hawaii bill compels mediation for Zuckerberg-type land deals
• Wembley NLL games set for September 24, October 1
• Deportivo still can't win away from home in Spanish league
• U.S. asks South Korea to arrest former U.N. chief Ban's brother
• West Ham land Saints defender Fonte

Trump admin targets violent Islamist groups as foreign policy priority Posted: 20 Jan 2017 12:41 PM PST By Yeganeh Torbati WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration will make defeating "radical Islamic terror groups" its top foreign policy goal, according to a statement posted on the White House website moments after Donald Trump's inauguration as U.S. president. Trump, a Republican, used his inaugural address on Friday to promise to "unite the civilized world against radical Islamic terrorism, which we will eradicate completely from the face of the earth." In the statement, titled "America First Foreign Policy," the Trump administration said, "Defeating ISIS and other radical Islamic terror groups will be our highest priority." ISIS is an acronym for Islamic State. In order to "defeat and destroy" Islamic State and similar groups, the new administration said it "will pursue aggressive joint and coalition military operations when necessary," work to cut off funding for terrorist groups, expand intelligence sharing, and use "cyberwarfare" to disrupt propaganda and recruitment efforts.

In Trump We Trust: Inauguration prompts celebration in Russia Posted: 20 Jan 2017 05:40 AM PST By Andrew Osborn MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin may have spent years reviling America, but Russians hoping Donald Trump will usher in a new era of detente marked his inauguration on Friday with parties and trinkets from commemorative coins to "matryoshka" nesting dolls in his image. Craftsmen in the city of Zlatoust, east of Moscow, have released a limited series of silver and gold commemorative coins, engraved with "In Trump We Trust" - an allusion to the phrase on U.S. banknotes "In God We Trust".

U.S. air strike in Syria kills more than 100 al Qaeda members: Pentagon Posted: 20 Jan 2017 01:31 PM PST A U.S. air strike on Thursday targeting an al Qaeda training camp in Syria's Idlib province killed more than 100 militants, the Pentagon said in a statement on Friday. The strike took place just a day before the end of Barack Obama's presidency and the beginning of Donald Trump's, and a day after more than 80 Islamic State militants were killed in U.S. air strikes in Libya. "The removal of this training camp disrupts training operations and discourages hardline Islamist and Syrian opposition groups from joining or cooperating with al-Qaida on the battlefield," Captain Jeff Davis, a Pentagon spokesman, said in the statement.

Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' pleads not guilty in U.S. court Posted: 20 Jan 2017 01:51 PM PST By Nate Raymond and Jonathan Allen NEW YORK (Reuters) - Drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman appeared in a U.S. court on Friday after his surprise extradition from Mexico and pleaded not guilty to charges that he ran the world's largest drug-trafficking organization during a decades-long criminal career. Guzman, 59, once one of the world's most wanted drug lords, was accompanied by two court-appointed lawyers during the appearance in federal court in Brooklyn. Best known by the nickname El Chapo, or "Shorty" in Spanish, the diminutive Guzman was extradited on the eve of Donald Trump's inauguration, raising speculation about the timing.

Mexico seeks stronger U.S. ties despite Trump campaign barbs Posted: 20 Jan 2017 02:45 PM PST By Adriana Barrera MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico's president said on Friday he wanted to strengthen relations with his new U.S. counterpart Donald Trump, whose threats and barbs against the country raised fears of a major economic crisis, and battered its currency. President Enrique Pena Nieto, pilloried at home for meeting Trump in August after the New York businessman called Mexican migrants rapists and murderers, said on Twitter he would defend the interests of Mexico and its people in a "respectful" dialogue. "We will work to strengthen our relationship with shared responsibility," said Pena Nieto, who likened Trump's rise to the ascent of Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini after the American's broadsides early in the election campaign.

Canadians traveling to inauguration turned away at U.S. border Posted: 20 Jan 2017 02:06 PM PST By Alastair Sharp TORONTO (Reuters) - Several Canadians traveling to attend either the inauguration of Donald Trump as president of the United States or a march planned for Saturday in Washington were turned away at the border by U.S. officials. Relations between Canada and the United States are under scrutiny following the election of Trump, who has vowed to put "America first" and renegotiate a trade agreement with Mexico and Canada. "It seems to me that they just weren't interested in having us in the country for the inauguration," said Sasha Dyck, a 34-year-old nurse from Montreal.

Arsenal face defining period, says midfielder Xhaka Posted: 20 Jan 2017 05:29 PM PST Granit Xhaka admits Arsenal's Premier League clash with Burnley on Sunday marks the start of a defining period as the Gunners battle to get back in the title race. Arsene Wenger's side have fallen eight points behind leaders Chelsea and can't afford many more stumbles if they are to catch their London rivals. After Burnley's visit to the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal face an FA Cup fourth round trip to Southampton and a home league game against Watford before a must-win showdown with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Turkish assembly passes polemic bill to boost Erdogan powers Posted: 20 Jan 2017 05:26 PM PST ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's parliament has approved a contentious constitutional reform package, paving the way for a referendum on a presidential system that would greatly expand the powers of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's office.

Top Asian News 1:19 a.m. GMT Posted: 20 Jan 2017 05:19 PM PST SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean prosecutors on Saturday arrested President Park Geun-hye's culture minister and her former top presidential adviser over allegations that they blacklisted artists critical of the government. Culture Minister Cho Yoon-sun and ex-presidential chief of staff Kim Ki-choon were allegedly involved in the drawing-up of a blacklist of thousands of artists and cultural figures to exclude them from government funding programs. Three other top former officials have already been arrested over the allegation. The arrests of Cho and Kim came as the Seoul Central District Court approved prosecutors' request to arrest them for alleged abuse of power and other charges.

South Korea's culture minister arrested over arts blacklist in political scandal Posted: 20 Jan 2017 05:16 PM PST South Korea's culture minister was arrested on Saturday suspected of involvement in drawing up a blacklist of artists critical of President Park Geun-hye amid a graft scandal that led to the president's impeachment by parliament. Cho Yoon-sun is the first sitting minister ever to be arrested, the special prosecutor's team, which had applied for an arrest warrant, said. Seoul District Court said on Saturday in a text message to reporters that minister Cho was arrested because her crime had been "verified and there were concerns over destruction of evidence".

South Korea working with U.S. on request to arrest ex-U.N.chief's brother: report Posted: 20 Jan 2017 05:13 PM PST SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea's Justice Ministry is coordinating with the U.S. government on a request to arrest the brother of former U.N. chief Ban Ki-moon, Yonhap news agency reported on Saturday quoting an unidentified source. Officials at the Justice Ministry could not be reached for comment. A U.S. prosecutor has said Washington has asked South Korea to arrest Ban Ki-sang on charges he engaged in a bribery scheme to carry out the sale of a Vietnamese building complex. (Reporting by Jack Kim; editing by Diane Craft)

The Latest: Defeated Gambia leader will step down and leave Posted: 20 Jan 2017 05:06 PM PST BANJUL, Gambia (AP) — The Latest on Gambia's political crisis, sparked by defeated leader Yahya Jammeh's refusal to leave office (all times local):

S. Korean minister arrested over artist blacklist allegation Posted: 20 Jan 2017 05:04 PM PST SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean prosecutors on Saturday arrested President Park Geun-hye's culture minister and her former top presidential adviser over allegations that they blacklisted artists critical of the government.

Gambia's Jammeh agrees to go into exile as regional troops mass Posted: 20 Jan 2017 04:46 PM PST By Tim Cocks and Emma Farge BANJUL/DAKAR (Reuters) - Gambia's longtime ruler Yahya Jammeh, who refused to accept his election defeat last month, has agreed to go into exile, a senior adviser to new President Adama Barrow said on Friday, but talks to finalise the deal were holding up his exit. Regional armies, who entered Gambia late on Thursday, were meanwhile poised to remove him by force if required, as even his army chief, who had stood beside the former coup leader, recognised his rival Barrow as commander-in-chief. West African leaders Alpha Conde of Guinea and Mauritania's President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz travelled to the capital Banjul on Friday to allow Jammeh one last chance to cede power peacefully.

Dead miner pulled from under landslide in Peru, six others missing Posted: 20 Jan 2017 04:31 PM PST The body of one of seven miners trapped under a landslide for four days in southern Peru was pulled from a 200-meter (660 feet) deep tunnel on Friday, but hopes of finding the others alive dimmed, authorities said. The miners had been working in an underground copper mine owned by Chinchilico Minero SAC in the region of Arequipa when more than 50 meters of mud and rock piled on top of the entrance during a downpour on Monday.

New Zealand 70-2 at lunch on day 2, 2nd test vs. Bangladesh Posted: 20 Jan 2017 04:25 PM PST CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (AP) — Bangladesh seamer Kamrul Islam claimed two wickets in his opening over on Sunday to send New Zealand to lunch at 70-2 on the second day of the second test at Hagley Oval.

El Chapo is hauled off to US jail that has held terrorists Posted: 20 Jan 2017 04:05 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — In a scene U.S. authorities had dreamed of for decades, Mexican drug lord and escape artist Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman was hauled into an American courtroom Friday and then taken away to an ultra-secure jail that has held some of the world's most dangerous terrorists and mobsters.

Serena, Nadal, Raonic headline Day 6 at Australian Open Posted: 20 Jan 2017 04:02 PM PST MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams continues her quest for a 23rd Grand Slam singles title while Rafael Nadal and Milos Raonic also attempt to advance to the fourth round on Saturday at the Australian Open.

Canada court nixes Chevron Ecuador judgment, plaintiffs appealing Posted: 20 Jan 2017 04:02 PM PST A Canadian court has rejected a bid by Ecuadorian villagers to enforce a judgment against Chevron Corp obtained in their home country, ruling the company's local subsidiary is not liable for the parent, the U.S. oil major said on Friday. A Canadian lawyer for the villagers in the environment-damage lawsuit said the ruling is "not a modern-day view," and that an appeal will be filed. Residents of Ecuador's Lago Agrio region have been trying to force Chevron to pay for water and soil contamination caused from 1964 to 1992 by Texaco, which Chevron acquired in 2001.

South Africa beats Sri Lanka by 19 runs in 10-over match Posted: 20 Jan 2017 03:54 PM PST CENTURION, South Africa (AP) — South Africa continued its test-winning form against Sri Lanka with a 19-run victory on Friday in the first Twenty20, which was reduced to 10 overs per side due to rain.

'Miracle underway': Rescuers pull out avalanche survivors Posted: 20 Jan 2017 03:52 PM PST FARINDOLA, Italy (AP) — After two days huddled in freezing cold, tons of snow surrounding them in the wreckage of the avalanche-demolished hotel, survivors greeted their rescuers Friday as "angels." Among the 10 people pulled out alive was a plucky 6-year-old who just wanted her favorite cookies.

Trump, now president, vows to put 'America First' in nationalist speech Posted: 20 Jan 2017 03:51 PM PST By Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Donald Trump took power as the 45th president of the United States on Friday and pledged to end what he called an "American carnage" of rusted factories and crime in an inaugural address that was a populist and nationalist rallying cry. Striking a defiant tone, Trump said American workers have been devastated by the outsourcing of jobs abroad. "From this day forward it's going to be only America First," the Republican told thousands of people gathered on the National Mall to see him take over from Democrat Barack Obama.

Germany must prepare for 'rough ride' under Trump: Vice Chancellor Posted: 20 Jan 2017 03:51 PM PST By Joseph Nasr BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany will need a new economic strategy geared toward Asia should the new U.S. administration start a trade war with China, Vice Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel said on Friday, warning against protectionism hours after President Donald Trump was sworn in. "I think we have to prepare for a rough ride," Gabriel said in an interview with the public broadcaster ZDF, in the first official German reaction to Trump's inauguration.

Man United captain Rooney raises $1.5m from charity game Posted: 20 Jan 2017 03:42 PM PST MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney says he raised 1.2 million pounds ($1.5 million) from a friendly game against former club Everton last year.

West Ham signs defender Fonte from Southampton for $10m Posted: 20 Jan 2017 03:39 PM PST LONDON (AP) — West Ham has signed defender Jose Fonte from Southampton for 8 million pounds (around $10 million).

Guardiola says he might not be 'good enough' for City squad Posted: 20 Jan 2017 03:32 PM PST MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola defended his "amazing" players and then delivered a surprising statement.

Puerto Rico governor rejects federal control board orders Posted: 20 Jan 2017 03:31 PM PST SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Puerto Rico's new governor on Friday rejected orders from a federal control board in the first clash over how best to tackle the government's deep financial crisis after a decade-long economic slump in the U.S. territory.

Leinster face nervous wait for home Euro tie Posted: 20 Jan 2017 03:26 PM PST Leinster were held to a 24-24 draw by Castres on Friday leaving them facing an anxious weekend wait before they can be guaranteed a home European Champions Cup quarter-final tie. The three-time champions, already assured of a last-eight spot, finished Pool 4 action on 23 points but they can still be pipped for a home tie in the knockout round should fellow Irish side Connacht win big at Toulouse on Sunday. Leinster, buoyed by an eight-try 57-3 rout of Montpellier last weekend, were 10-0 ahead inside the first 10 minutes at already-eliminated Castres.

Trump takes office with 'America first' vow Posted: 20 Jan 2017 03:13 PM PST President Donald Trump assumed power Friday with a fiercely nationalistic vow to put "America first," declaring a new political era after being sworn in as the 45th US head of state. "From this day forward, a new vision will govern our land," Trump said, promising an end to business-as-usual in Washington. "Today we are not merely transferring power from one administration to another or from one party to another, but we are transferring power from Washington, DC.

Modernity hurt French flair, says England coach Jones Posted: 20 Jan 2017 03:12 PM PST It's a question many rugby fans inside and outside France have asked themselves in recent years -- whatever happened to 'French flair'? Whether it was Jo Maso in the 1960s and 1970s, the astonishing Serge Blanco in the 1980s or Philippe Saint-Andre -- who finished off a stunning length-of-the-field move for one of the best tries ever seen at Twickenham in 1991 and three years later launched 'the try from the end of the world' that led to world champions New Zealand's last defeat at Auckland's Eden Park, France seemed to have an unending supply of players who could create something out of nothing.

Lewandowski gets superb winner as Bayern beats Freiburg 2-1 Posted: 20 Jan 2017 03:05 PM PST MUNICH (AP) — Robert Lewandowski showed impressive dexterity to score an injury-time winner as Bundesliga leader Bayern Munich scraped a 2-1 win at Freiburg on Friday.

Chile declares state of emergency due to massive wildfires Posted: 20 Jan 2017 03:05 PM PST Chile declared a state of emergency on Friday as more than a dozen wildfires that have scorched nearly 50,000 hectares (123,500 acres) threatened to encroach on towns, factories and vineyards. Firefighters, forestry service personnel and members of the military are battling 18 separate blazes in the center and south of the country that have been fueled by strong winds and a heat wave. The largest has consumed 24,000 hectares in and around Pumanque, a rural area some 140 kilometers (87 miles) south of the capital Santiago that is near some of Chile's vineyards.

Far-right leaders meet to discuss 'free Europe' vision Posted: 20 Jan 2017 03:04 PM PST Far-right populist leaders from Germany, France, Italy and the Netherlands meet in the German city of Koblenz on Saturday to present their vision for "a free Europe" that would dismantle the European Union. Marine Le Pen, who is expected to make it into a May 7 second-round run-off for the French presidency, is due to speak at the meeting, along with Frauke Petry of the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD).

IS in Syria destroys part of Roman theater in Palmyra Posted: 20 Jan 2017 03:04 PM PST BEIRUT (AP) — Islamic State militants have destroyed parts of the second-century Roman amphitheater and an iconic monument known as the Tetrapylon in Syria's historic town of Palmyra, the government and experts said Friday.

Hawaii bill compels mediation for Zuckerberg-type land deals Posted: 20 Jan 2017 02:56 PM PST HONOLULU (AP) — A Hawaii lawmaker said Friday he plans to introduce legislation that could force Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg into mediation before he is allowed to buy real estate on Kauai island.

Wembley NLL games set for September 24, October 1 Posted: 20 Jan 2017 02:46 PM PST Dates were announced Friday for two of the NFL's four London games this year, with the league confirming September 24 and October 1 matchups at Wembley Stadium. The Jacksonville Jaguars will face the Baltimore Ravens in the first game with the Miami Dolphins meeting the New Orleans Saints a week later, with the Florida teams designated as "host" teams. The Jaguars have a deal to play one home game a season in London while the Dolphins agreed to play a home game there as part of the deal awarding Miami the 2020 Super Bowl.

Deportivo still can't win away from home in Spanish league Posted: 20 Jan 2017 02:41 PM PST MADRID (AP) — Deportivo La Coruna couldn't manage more than a 1-1 draw against 10-man Las Palmas in the Spanish league on Friday.

U.S. asks South Korea to arrest former U.N. chief Ban's brother Posted: 20 Jan 2017 02:41 PM PST By Nate Raymond NEW YORK (Reuters) - The U.S. government has asked South Korea to arrest a brother of former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on charges that he engaged in a bribery scheme to carry out the sale of a Vietnamese building complex, a U.S. prosecutor said on Friday. During a court hearing in federal court in Manhattan, Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Noble said that a request had been made for the arrest of Ban Ki-sang, who was an executive at South Korean construction firm Keangnam Enterprises Co Ltd. Noble said the United States plans to seek his extradition, "but as of yet, he has not been apprehended." Ban Ki-sang, who could not be reached for comment, was one of four people charged on Jan. 10 in a case that has complicated his brother's expected run for president of South Korea following his recently finished term at the United Nations.

West Ham land Saints defender Fonte Posted: 20 Jan 2017 02:26 PM PST West Ham signed Portugal defender Jose Fonte from Southampton in an £8 million ($9 million) swoop on Friday. Fonte had been dropped by Southampton manager Claude Puel earlier this month after the club captain handed in a transfer request. The 33-year-old was linked with moves to Liverpool and Manchester City, but Hammers boss Slaven Bilic convinced him to move to east London.

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