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- ReutersClashes flare southwest of South Sudan's capital
By Denis Dumo JUBA (Reuters) - Fighting flared in South Sudan late on Saturday southwest of the capital between forces loyal to the president and those backing the opposition, after clashes last month raised fears of a slide back into civil war. Steven Lodu Onseimo, the information minister for Yei
ReutersThai police say wave of attacks connected, one arrestedBy Wirat Buranakanokthanasan and Pairat Temphairojana BANGKOK (Reuters) - A series of bombing and arson attacks in southern Thailand that killed four people and wounded dozens was orchestrated by a single person, Thai police said on Sunday, while a man has been arrested in relation to one of the attacks
ReutersOn 90th birthday, Fidel Castro thanks well-wishers, appears at galaBy Sarah Marsh HAVANA (Reuters) - Fidel Castro made a rare public appearance on Saturday at his 90th birthday gala, after the leader of the 1959 revolution thanked fellow Cubans for their well wishes and lambasted his old foe the United States in a column carried by state-run media. Cuba went into
- Christian Science MonitorAmerican swimming’s remarkable comeback story
In the 200-meter backstroke, which the Americans had dominated for two decades, 2012 Olympic gold medalist Tyler Clary finished a distant seventh. “I’m tired about hearing how the Americans are doing here,” said Clary, according to the Washington Post. “One year from now [at Rio], no one will be talking
- Christian Science MonitorAnother DNC hack: Why Russia may want to influence the US elections
The Democratic Party is once again the subject of a Wikileaks dump, as information stolen from the party's servers in June continues to be made public. The newest set of documents came from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), the fundraising organization for the House Democrats
- Christian Science MonitorWho are Trump voters? A new portrait emerges
A new Gallup survey, based on interviews of some 87,000 Americans, provides the most detailed portrait to date of Donald Trump’s voters – and complicates the notion that a class of jilted workers has fueled his rise. “The results show mixed evidence that economic distress has motivated Trump support
- Christian Science MonitorWhy does Trump have a Mormon problem?
The unorthodox campaign of Donald Trump has a question, one that no Republican presidential candidate in half a century has had to ask: What is the problem in Utah? "Utah is a different place," Mr. Trump told a gathering of evangelical Christian pastors in Orlando, Fla., on Thursday. Recommended
Associated PressHundreds protest hero's burial for Philippine dictatorMANILA, Philippines (AP) — Hundreds of Filipinos rallied in stormy weather Sunday against President Rodrigo Duterte's approval of dictator Ferdinand Marcos' burial in a heroes' cemetery, but he remained steadfast on his decision despite growing opposition.
AFPMarcos 'hero' burial plan sparks Philippines protestsProtests took place Sunday in Manila over Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's plans to honour the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos with a state burial. About 2,000 people gathered in heavy rain to denounce Duterte's plans to move Marcos' remains from his northern hometown to the National
- Associated PressTop Asian News 7:53 a.m. GMT
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Hundreds of Filipinos rallied in stormy weather Sunday against President Rodrigo Duterte's approval of dictator Ferdinand Marcos' burial in a heroes' cemetery, but he remained steadfast on his decision despite growing opposition. Police said about 1,500 protesters
AFP10 children dead in Arab coalition raid on Yemen school: MSFSaudi-led air strikes on a school in a rebel-held province of northern Yemen have killed 10 children and wounded 28 others, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said on Sunday. "We received 10 dead children and 28 wounded, all under the age of 15, who are victims of air strikes on a Koranic school in
AFPNigeria wrestles with 'suddenly poor' statusFirst it was falling oil prices that plagued Nigeria, then came inflation, power shortages, and a humanitarian crisis in the north. "Suddenly, we're a poor country," Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said on Thursday in Abuja, the nation's capital. By the end of the month it'
Associated PressForget winning big, US men's basketball just barely winningRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Something's wrong in Rio.
Associated PressAt the Copa: Brazil is making itself at home in beach v'ballRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The fans chant their names, wave their flags and do a little samba in their seats whenever the Brazilians take the sand at the Copacabana Olympic beach volleyball venue.
Associated PressOlympic officials don't have much time to drain green poolRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Olympic officials were working through the night to drain green-tinged water out of a pool at the troubled Maria Lenk Aquatics Center, and hoping they can pump in nearly 1 million gallons of clean water for synchronized swimming.
Associated PressBorrowed medal? No thanks, Henderson wins own Olympic goldRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Jeff Henderson had an Olympic gold medal in his grasp. Just not one he could call his own.
Associated PressAmerican men advance to Olympic beach volleyball quartersRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Americans Phil Dalhausser and Nick Lucena received their reward for cruising through pool play and the first round of the Olympic beach volleyball elimination stage: A quarterfinal matchup with the world champions on their home sand.
Associated PressBig 3 in 400 at Olympics pushing each other to the limitRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The quality is so high in the 400 meters right now that Kirani James really isn't comfortable with his defending Olympic champion tag. He doesn't want that target on his back in a hot-shot field like this.
Associated PressIn Olympics, a first for Puerto Rico _ and 23rd for PhelpsRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Michael Phelps claimed his 23rd gold medal. Puerto Rico won its first ever. And Jamaica got its first gold of the Rio Games with an emphatic win in the marquee Olympic sprinting event.
Associated PressSo much for the dire predictions of US swimming flop in RioRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — They teamed up for a carpool karaoke video. They planted their flag in Brazil. And when the Olympics are done, they'll be remembered as the latest in a long line of U.S. swimming powerhouses.
- Associated PressIvo Karlovic wins Mexican Open, beating Feliciano Lopez
LOS CABOS, Mexico (AP) — Ivo Karlovic won the Mexican Open on Saturday night for his second ATP World Tour title of the year and eighth overall, beating top-seeded Feliciano Lopez of Spain 7-6 (5), 6-2.
Associated PressNo matter the water's color, Chinese divers look goldenRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — China is poised to return to the top of the medal podium in diving.
Associated PressEnnis-Hill gets silver, nearly certain about retiringRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Jessica Ennis-Hill is nearly certain that this was her last ever heptathlon — and it's tough.
Associated PressNot even a crash can stop Farah over 10,000 at OlympicsRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Tripped or not, it seems nothing can stop Mo Farah over 10,000 meters in a major championship.
Associated PressBolt chases Olympic history in men's 100 metersRIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — As Usain Bolt churned down the Olympic track, his main rival was trying to get in front of a TV monitor to catch a quick glimpse of the race.
