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• North Korea says new nuclear-capable missile test successful
• Marchers across Mexico vent anger over Trump, and their own president
• Few good options in Trump arsenal to counter defiant North Korea
• Death of a businessman: How the Philippines drugs war was slowed
• Samsung chief appears for second round of questions in graft probe
• Peru president asks Trump to consider deporting wanted ex-leader
• Top Asian News 1:27 a.m. GMT
• Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea
• Peru ex-leader Toledo goes missing amid graft charges
• New Zealand warns of exploding whale carcasses after mass stranding
• Lydia Ko happy with coach, caddie, club changes
• Winners at the 2017 British Academy Film Awards
• Switzerland beats France 4-1, advances to Fed Cup semifinals
• Snow falls across Northeastern U.S. as major storm takes aim
• U.S., Japan, South Korea request U.N. meeting on North Korea missile launch
• Conte still wary of Chelsea's pursuers
• China orders cities on 'pollution highway' to reduce emissions, Beijing braces for smog
• Japan's economy grew 1 percent in 2016, slowed in Oct-Dec
• "La La Land" takes 5 prizes at British academy awards
• 'La La Land' picks up five British Bafta awards
• White House declines to publicly defend embattled Flynn
• Scott McCarron eagles 18th to win PGA Tour Champions event
• Security forces abuses threaten Tunisia reform: Amnesty
• Japan says economy grew 1.0 percent in 2016, slowed in last quarter despite uptick in exports
• Ethan Tracy wins Web.com Tour playoff in Colombia
• Thousands march in Mexico to demand respect, reject Trump
• AP source: Nuggets trade Nurkic to Trail Blazers for Plumlee
• US beat Germany to advance to Fed Cup semifinals
• Sevilla scores late to end Las Palmas' unbeaten run
• Teenage Zverev beats Gasquet to win Open Sud de France title
• Correction: Millrose Games story
• Ex-Sandinista says Nicaragua's ruling party persecuting him
• North Korea says test of new nuclear-capable missile a success
• Peru says bid to detain fugitive ex-president stalled in U.S.
• Israel says will not allow former Peru president Toledo to enter
• Nice recovers from 2-0 down to earn draw at Rennes
• Sudanese police finds explosive material in apartment after blast
• Thousands of Mexicans protest against Trump

North Korea says new nuclear-capable missile test successful Posted: 12 Feb 2017 04:49 PM PST By Ju-min Park SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea said on Monday it had successfully test-fired a new type of medium- to long-range ballistic missile the previous day, claiming further advancement in a weapons program it is pursuing in violation of United Nations resolutions. North Korea fired the ballistic missile into the sea early on Sunday, the first test of U.S. President Donald Trump's vow to get tough on an isolated North Korean regime that tested nuclear devices and ballistic missiles last year at an unprecedented rate. The North's state-run KCNA news agency said leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test of the Pukguksong-2, a new type of strategic weapon capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.

Marchers across Mexico vent anger over Trump, and their own president Posted: 12 Feb 2017 01:06 PM PST By David Alire Garcia MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Thousands of protesters in more than a dozen Mexican cities took to the streets on Sunday to express their fierce opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump, portraying the new leader as a menace to both America and Mexico. Waving Mexicans flags and hoisting anti-Trump signs in both Spanish and English, some vulgar, many protesters also heaped scorn on their own president, deriding Enrique Pena Nieto as a weak leader who has presided over rampant corruption and violence at home. Trump and Pena Nieto have been locked in battle over their countries' deep ties for months, even before Trump won the presidency with promises to get tougher on immigration and trade from Mexico.

Few good options in Trump arsenal to counter defiant North Korea Posted: 12 Feb 2017 01:17 PM PST By Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Despite his campaign vows to take a tougher line with North Korea, President Donald Trump's restrained public reaction to Pyongyang's first ballistic missile launch on his watch underscores that he has few good options to curb its missile and nuclear programs. The responses under consideration - which range from additional sanctions to U.S. shows of force to beefed-up missile defense, according to one administration official - do not seem to differ significantly so far from the North Korea playbook followed by Trump's predecessor, Barack Obama.

Death of a businessman: How the Philippines drugs war was slowed Posted: 12 Feb 2017 03:22 PM PST By Karen Lema and Martin Petty MANILA (Reuters) - When Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte summoned his security chiefs to an urgent meeting one Sunday night last month, his mind was already made up. Duterte was furious that drugs-squad cops had not only kidnapped and murdered a South Korean businessman, they had strangled him to death in the headquarters of the Philippines National Police itself. "He was straight to the point - 'I am ordering you to disband your anti-drug units, all units'," said Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, who was at the meeting in the presidential palace.

Samsung chief appears for second round of questions in graft probe Posted: 12 Feb 2017 04:57 PM PST By Se Young Lee SEOUL (Reuters) - Samsung Group [SAGR.UL] leader Jay Y. Lee appeared at the South Korean special prosecutor's office on Monday for questioning as part of a wider investigation into an influence-peddling scandal that could topple President Park Geun-hye. Lee is accused of pledging 43 billion won ($37.31 million) to a business and organizations backed by Park's friend, Choi Soon-sil, in exchange for support for a 2015 merger of two Samsung companies. Park, Lee, Choi, and Samsung Group have all denied bribery charges.

Peru president asks Trump to consider deporting wanted ex-leader Posted: 12 Feb 2017 05:36 PM PST Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski asked U.S. President Donald Trump in a phone call on Sunday to consider deporting the Andean country's fugitive ex-president, Alejandro Toledo, Kuczynski said in a statement. Kuczynski's government believes that Toledo, wanted in connection with a far-reaching graft probe, is in the United States but that efforts to capture him there have stalled on legal hurdles. Kuczynski did not describe Trump's response to his request and the White House did not mention Toledo in a read-out of the conversation.

Top Asian News 1:27 a.m. GMT Posted: 12 Feb 2017 05:27 PM PST PYONGYANG, North Korea (AP) — In an implicit challenge to President Donald Trump, North Korea fired a ballistic missile early Sunday in its first such test of the year. North Korean state media said leader Kim Jong Un was at the site to observe the launch and expressed pleasure at the North's expansion of its strategic strike capabilities. A report on the launch carried early Monday by the North's Korean Central News Agency said Kim watched from an observation post and gave the order to fire the "Pukguksong-2," which it said was a "Korean style new type strategic weapon system." It is believed to have flown about 500 kilometers (310 miles) before splashing down into the ocean in international waters.

Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea Posted: 12 Feb 2017 05:26 PM PST BANGKOK (AP) — A look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons in waters crucial for global commerce and rich in fish and potential oil and gas reserves:

Peru ex-leader Toledo goes missing amid graft charges Posted: 12 Feb 2017 05:13 PM PST Peru's President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski has urged his US counterpart Donald Trump to consider sending fugitive ex-Peruvian leader Alejandro Toledo -- believed to be in the United States -- back to Peru on graft charges. The net appeared to be closing around Toledo, as Israel said it would refuse entry to the former leader accused of taking bribes from Brazil's Odebrecht construction giant. "President Kuczynski has asked Donald Trump to evaluate... with the State Department, the idea of sending Toledo back to Peru," where he is wanted on charges of taking $20 million in bribes while in office, state news agency Andina reported.

New Zealand warns of exploding whale carcasses after mass stranding Posted: 12 Feb 2017 05:12 PM PST By Charlotte Greenfield WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand authorities were cutting holes in 300 whale carcasses on Monday, popping the dead animals "like balloons", to avoid them exploding as they decompose on Golden Bay after more than 600 whales became stranded. Hundreds of rescuers managed to save around 400 pilot whales on the South Island beach on the weekend after one of New Zealand's largest whale strandings.

Lydia Ko happy with coach, caddie, club changes Posted: 12 Feb 2017 05:10 PM PST ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Lydia Ko says it was just a coincidence that saw her change her coach, caddie and clubs all at the same time last year.

Winners at the 2017 British Academy Film Awards Posted: 12 Feb 2017 04:57 PM PST Winners of the 2017 British Academy Film Awards, presented Sunday:

Switzerland beats France 4-1, advances to Fed Cup semifinals Posted: 12 Feb 2017 04:53 PM PST GENEVA (AP) — Switzerland won all three matches Sunday to advance to the semifinals of the Fed Cup with a 4-1 victory over two-time champion France.

Snow falls across Northeastern U.S. as major storm takes aim Posted: 12 Feb 2017 04:52 PM PST By Scott Malone BOSTON (Reuters) - Snow began falling across the Northeast on Sunday ahead of a major winter storm that forecasters said could dump more than a foot (30 cm) of snow in some areas, disrupt travel and bring blizzard conditions to Maine. The worst of the storm was expected to hit later on Sunday night and into Monday morning, said Michael Schichtel, a lead forecaster at the National Weather Service's Weather Prediction Center, urging residents to take precautions. "All through the storm you have to be very careful, you don't want to go out in conditions like this," Schichtel said.

U.S., Japan, South Korea request U.N. meeting on North Korea missile launch Posted: 12 Feb 2017 04:49 PM PST The United States, Japan and South Korea requested urgent United Nations Security Council consultations on North Korea's launch of a ballistic missile on Sunday, an official in the U.S. mission to the U.N. said. The official said in a statement that the United States anticipates a meeting to take place some time on Monday afternoon.

Conte still wary of Chelsea's pursuers Posted: 12 Feb 2017 04:48 PM PST Antonio Conte believes any of six teams could still win the Premier League despite his Chelsea side moving 10 points clear at the summit after drawing 1-1 at Burnley. Chelsea negotiated a potentially difficult visit to Turf Moor on Sunday, where Burnley have the third-best home record in the division, behind only Chelsea themselves and Tottenham Hotspur. There are 13 games before the end," said the Chelsea manager, whose side's advantage will be cut to eight points if Manchester City win at Bournemouth on Monday.

China orders cities on 'pollution highway' to reduce emissions, Beijing braces for smog Posted: 12 Feb 2017 04:41 PM PST Chinese cities that sit on three pollution "highways" have been told to coordinate efforts to reduce emissions, as Beijing and the country's northeast regions brace for another bout of heavy smog this week, state media reported on Monday. There are 20 cities which sit on three western, central and eastern routes on which air-borne pollutants travel north due to geological and meteorological conditions, the China Daily newspaper said citing the Ministry of Environment. Tackling emissions in cities such as Anyang and Tangshan will reduce the severity of air pollution in neighboring areas and help Beijing reach its ambitious target this year to reduce the daily concentration of PM2.5 harmful breathable particles to 60 micrograms per cubic meter from 73 in 2016, it said.

Japan's economy grew 1 percent in 2016, slowed in Oct-Dec Posted: 12 Feb 2017 04:40 PM PST TOKYO (AP) — Japan's economy expanded at a slightly slower than expected 1.0 percent annual pace in 2016, helped by an uptick in exports, the Cabinet office reported Monday.

"La La Land" takes 5 prizes at British academy awards Posted: 12 Feb 2017 04:40 PM PST LONDON (AP) — Glamour was shot through with grit at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday.

'La La Land' picks up five British Bafta awards Posted: 12 Feb 2017 04:38 PM PST Hollywood musical "La La Land" picked up five British Bafta movie awards on Sunday, at a glitzy London ceremony charged with filmmakers' political messages. "La La Land" also won in the cinematography and original music categories, while it lost out in six of its 11 nominations at the ceremony at London's Royal Albert Hall. Accepting the award for best director -- beating off competition from the likes of Ken Loach and Tom Ford -- Damien Chazelle said it was an "incredible honour" and a pleasure to be there along with those behind the film.

White House declines to publicly defend embattled Flynn Posted: 12 Feb 2017 04:35 PM PST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A top White House aide sidestepped repeated chances Sunday to publicly defend embattled national security adviser Michael Flynn following reports that he engaged in conversations with a Russian diplomat about U.S. sanctions before Trump's inauguration.

Scott McCarron eagles 18th to win PGA Tour Champions event Posted: 12 Feb 2017 04:31 PM PST BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) — Scott McCarron eagled the par-5 18th hole Sunday to win the Allianz Championship for his third PGA Champions Tour victory in his last 17 starts.

Security forces abuses threaten Tunisia reform: Amnesty Posted: 12 Feb 2017 04:14 PM PST A rise in "brutal tactics" by Tunisian security forces in line with nationwide emergency laws to counter terrorism are threatening reforms in Tunisia, Amnesty International said in a report Monday. Since the 2011 Tunisian revolution that sparked the Arab Spring, the North African country has been wracked by jihadist attacks that have killed more than 100 soldiers and police, some 20 civilians and also 59 foreign tourists. Authorities have hit back by imposing a series of security measures and Tunisia has been under a continuous state of emergency since a November 2015 attack that killed 12 presidential guards.

Japan says economy grew 1.0 percent in 2016, slowed in last quarter despite uptick in exports Posted: 12 Feb 2017 04:02 PM PST TOKYO (AP) — Japan says economy grew 1.0 percent in 2016, slowed in last quarter despite uptick in exports.

Ethan Tracy wins Web.com Tour playoff in Colombia Posted: 12 Feb 2017 03:59 PM PST BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Ethan Tracy won the Club Colombia Championship on Sunday for his first Web.com Tour title, holing out from 101 yards for eagle on the 18th to get into a playoff and beating Roberto Diaz with a 20-foot birdie putt on the par 5 on the second extra hole.

Thousands march in Mexico to demand respect, reject Trump Posted: 12 Feb 2017 03:35 PM PST MEXICO CITY (AP) — About 20,000 people staged a march through Mexico's capital Sunday demanding respect for their country and its migrants in the face of perceived hostility from the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.

AP source: Nuggets trade Nurkic to Trail Blazers for Plumlee Posted: 12 Feb 2017 03:32 PM PST DENVER (AP) — The Denver Nuggets had high hopes of playing their two young centers side by side this season.

US beat Germany to advance to Fed Cup semifinals Posted: 12 Feb 2017 03:15 PM PST KAANAPALI, Hawaii (AP) — CoCo Vandeweghe won the final 10 games to beat Germany's Andrea Petkovic 3-6, 6-4, 6-0 on Sunday and give the United States an insurmountable 3-0 advantage in their Fed Cup quarterfinal match.

Sevilla scores late to end Las Palmas' unbeaten run Posted: 12 Feb 2017 03:10 PM PST MADRID (AP) — Sevilla showed it remains a strong title contender in the Spanish league, ending Las Palmas' 15-game unbeaten streak at home with a late 1-0 victory on Sunday to stay close to leader Real Madrid and second-placed Barcelona.

Teenage Zverev beats Gasquet to win Open Sud de France title Posted: 12 Feb 2017 02:51 PM PST MONTPELLIER, France (AP) — Teenage Alexander Zverev beat two-time defending champion Richard Gasquet 7-6 (4), 6-3 to win the Open Sud de France on Sunday and clinch his second career title.

Correction: Millrose Games story Posted: 12 Feb 2017 02:46 PM PST NEW YORK (AP) — In a story Feb. 11 about the NYRR Millrose Games, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Courtney Okolo set a world indoor 500 record. Her time of 1 minute, 7.34 seconds was an American record.

Ex-Sandinista says Nicaragua's ruling party persecuting him Posted: 12 Feb 2017 02:46 PM PST MEXICO CITY (AP) — A Roman Catholic priest and noted poet who once served in Nicaragua's Sandinista government is claiming that the party is persecuting him, after he was hit with an $800,000 judgment in a lawsuit.

North Korea says test of new nuclear-capable missile a success Posted: 12 Feb 2017 02:44 PM PST North Korea said on Monday it had successfully test-fired a new type of medium-to-long-range ballistic missile on Sunday, claiming further advancement in a weapons program it is pursuing in violation of United Nations resolutions. North Korea fired the ballistic missile into the sea early on Sunday, the first test of U.S. President Donald Trump's vow to get tough on an isolated North Korean regime that last year tested nuclear devices and ballistic missiles at an unprecedented rate. The North's state-run KCNA news agency said leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test of the Pukguksong-2, a new type of strategic weapon capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.

Peru says bid to detain fugitive ex-president stalled in U.S. Posted: 12 Feb 2017 02:42 PM PST By Mitra Taj LIMA (Reuters) - Peru's fugitive former president Alejandro Toledo, wanted in connection with a far-reaching graft probe, was likely still in the United States where efforts to capture him have stalled on legal hurdles, the Peruvian government said on Sunday. Peruvian authorities had suspected Toledo would travel late on Saturday from California to Israel, which does not have an extradition treaty with Peru and where his wife has citizenship.

Israel says will not allow former Peru president Toledo to enter Posted: 12 Feb 2017 02:42 PM PST Israel said on Sunday it would not allow in former Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo, who is wanted in connection with a corruption probe, before his affairs were settled in Peru. Peru had been informed by U.S. authorities on Saturday that they were not planning to keep Toledo from boarding a flight to Israel from California that was scheduled to land in Tel Aviv on Sunday. "Former Peru President Toledo will be allowed into Israel only when his matters are settled in Peru," a Foreign Ministry spokesman said, without elaborating.

Nice recovers from 2-0 down to earn draw at Rennes Posted: 12 Feb 2017 02:37 PM PST PARIS (AP) — With its two best strikers off the field, Nice hit back from 2-0 down with second-half goals to force a 2-2 draw at Rennes in the French league on Sunday.

Sudanese police finds explosive material in apartment after blast Posted: 12 Feb 2017 02:31 PM PST Sudanese security forces have found explosive materials and foreign passports in an apartment they raided on Sunday after a small blast detonated in South Khartoum, the Interior Ministry said. "The suspect went to a nearby hospital but the hospital refused to treat him without informing the police, which is what lead him to leave the hospital without receiving treatment," it added. Neighbors said many young Egyptians, Somalis and Syrians live in the apartment building that was raided earlier on Sunday.

Thousands of Mexicans protest against Trump Posted: 12 Feb 2017 02:29 PM PST Tens of thousands of Mexicans protested Sunday against US President Donald Trump, hitting back at his anti-Mexican rhetoric and his pledges to make their country pay for his "big, beautiful" border wall. "Mexico must be respected, Mr Trump," said a giant banner carried by protesters in Mexico City, who waved a sea of red, white and green Mexican flags as they marched down the capital's main avenue under the watchful eyes of thousands of police. Protester Julieta Rosas was wearing a T-shirt with a picture of Trump sporting an Adolf Hitler mustache.

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