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• The Latest: Turkish Cypriot leader hopeful as talks proceed
• Only 5 percent of Russian strikes on Syria target IS: Britain
• Oregon gunman may have killed more if not for hero student
• Russia hits Syria, Obama warns action a 'recipe for disaster'
• Somalia wants to liberate territory held by al-Shabab soon
• Obama warns Russia's Putin of 'quagmire' in Syria
• Military vet shot seven times as he protected Oregon classmates
• Bahrain denounces Iranian 'interference' to UN
• Britain - No future for Russia bid for U.N. approval of Syria strikes
• No future for Russia bid for U.N. approval of Syria strikes: Britain
• Obama rejects Russian approach to ending Syrian war
• Jobless rates fall for high school grads and black Americans
• Wounded Veterans and Spouses Gather for a Week of Healing and Togetherness at Project Odyssey
• Former ABC News president now goes in front of camera
• The Latest: Hollande: Only 1 of Russia's raids hit IS
• Syria at UN: Airstrikes 'useless' unless coordinated
• Syria doubts value of talks, air strikes useless without Damascus
• U.S., allies short on options as Russia, Iran flex muscle in Syria
• Jordan MP's son 'carried out Iraq suicide attack'
• Islamic State targeted in 28 air strikes by U.S., allies: statement
• Leading Iraqi cleric urges wider war against Islamic State
• AP PHOTOS: Children find simple joys along migrant trail
• Nobel official's behind-scenes book overshadows peace prize
• Deadly Russian rocket system spotted in Ukraine for first time
• Welcome Refugees—Now What?
• Military training offers Yazidi women hope for revenge, taste of freedom
• Greece urges health precautions after suspect cholera case on Kos
• Despair, hardship as Iraq cuts off wages in Islamic State cities
• Putin holds first talks with Western leaders since Syria strikes
• Republican candidate Kasich to call for no-fly zones in Syria
• U.S. seen unlikely to defend Syrian rebels from Russian strikes
• Record 168,000 people reached Europe by sea in September: UN
• The Latest: North Korea's FM presses US for peace treaty

The Latest: Turkish Cypriot leader hopeful as talks proceed Posted: 02 Oct 2015 04:45 PM PDT UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The latest developments from the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, where world leaders are grappling with a multitude of global crises, including the fight against terrorism — the Islamic State in particular — and easing the refugee crisis in the Middle East and North Africa (all times local):

Only 5 percent of Russian strikes on Syria target IS: Britain Posted: 02 Oct 2015 04:29 PM PDT Only one in 20 Russian air strikes in Syria have targetted Islamic State (IS) fighters, Britain's Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said Saturday. British intelligence services observed that five percent of the strikes had attacked the militant jihadist group, with most "killing civilians" and Free Syrian forces fighting against the regime of president Bashar al-Assad, Fallon told the Sun newspaper.

Oregon gunman may have killed more if not for hero student Posted: 02 Oct 2015 04:21 PM PDT By Eric M. Johnson and Courtney Sherwood ROSEBURG, Ore. (Reuters) - The gunman who went on a deadly rampage at an Oregon college was heavily armed and equipped with extra ammunition, authorities said on Friday, and he might have killed more people were it not for the heroism of a military veteran in an adjoining classroom. A day after the shooter killed nine people and wounded nine others at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, authorities sought a motive for this year's bloodiest mass shooting in the United States, where such massacres have grown all too common. Local broadcaster KOIN reported on Friday that the gunman, identified by law enforcement sources as Chris Harper-Mercer, 26, was a student at the college and enrolled in the writing class where the shooting took place.

Russia hits Syria, Obama warns action a 'recipe for disaster' Posted: 02 Oct 2015 03:41 PM PDT US President Barack Obama warned Friday that Russia's aggressive military campaign in Syria supporting strongman Bashar al-Assad is a "recipe for disaster," though Washington could still work with Moscow on reducing tensions. Russia carried out a third day of air strikes Friday in Syria, saying it targeted Islamic State jihadists, as Russian President Vladimir Putin faced increased international criticism over his military campaign.

Somalia wants to liberate territory held by al-Shabab soon Posted: 02 Oct 2015 03:35 PM PDT UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Somalia's prime minister said Friday the government wants to liberate all remaining territory held by the Islamic militant group al-Shabab in the coming year and have its own forces take over the country's security from an African Union force in the next two to three years.

Obama warns Russia's Putin of 'quagmire' in Syria Posted: 02 Oct 2015 03:29 PM PDT By Alistair Bell and Tom Perry WASHINGTON/MOSCOW (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama warned Russia on Friday that its bombing campaign against Syrian rebels will suck Moscow into a "quagmire," after a third straight day of air raids in support of President Bashar al-Assad. At a White House news conference, Obama frequently assailed Russian President Vladimir Putin, who he accused of acting out of a position of weakness to defend a crumbling, authoritarian ally. Friday prayers were canceled in insurgent-held areas of Syria's Homs province hit by Russian warplanes this week, with residents concerned that mosques could be targeted, according to one person from the area.

Military vet shot seven times as he protected Oregon classmates Posted: 02 Oct 2015 02:52 PM PDT An Iraq war veteran and mixed martial arts fighter whose son turned 6 years old on Thursday was shot seven times as he blocked the gunman from entering a classroom, possibly saving lives during a mass shooting in southern Oregon. Chris Mintz, 30, was in the hospital on Friday after seven hours of surgery and significant blood loss from his injuries in the tragedy that left 10 dead including the shooter at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, said his former girlfriend Jamie Skinner. Before and after his surgery, Mintz was conscious and told Skinner of the chaotic scene.

Bahrain denounces Iranian 'interference' to UN Posted: 02 Oct 2015 02:31 PM PDT Bahrain has submitted a complaint to the United Nations denouncing Iranian "interference" in its internal affairs, the BNA news agency said Friday. The move came a day after Manama recalled its ambassador from Iran and ordered Tehran's envoy to leave within 72 hours. The Gulf kingdom of Bahrain, with a majority Shiite Muslim population ruled by a Sunni dynasty, has suffered from unrest since a pro-democracy uprising in 2011.

Britain - No future for Russia bid for U.N. approval of Syria strikes Posted: 02 Oct 2015 02:07 PM PDT By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Britain said on Friday there was no future for a Russian bid to win United Nations approval of international military campaigns combating Islamic State militants, which Russia decried as strange because there was nothing objectionable in its proposal. Russia circulated a draft resolution to the 15-member U.N. Security Council on Wednesday that would call on states involved in military efforts against Islamic State and other militants to coordinate with the countries where they are operating. In the case of Syria, this would mean cooperating military activities with President Bashar al-Assad's government.

No future for Russia bid for U.N. approval of Syria strikes: Britain Posted: 02 Oct 2015 02:04 PM PDT By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Britain said on Friday there was no future for a Russian bid to win United Nations approval of international military campaigns combating Islamic State militants, which Russia decried as strange because there was nothing objectionable in its proposal. Russia circulated a draft resolution to the 15-member U.N. Security Council on Wednesday that would call on states involved in military efforts against Islamic State and other militants to coordinate with the countries where they are operating. In the case of Syria, this would mean cooperating military activities with President Bashar al-Assad's government.

Obama rejects Russian approach to ending Syrian war Posted: 02 Oct 2015 01:39 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama is rejecting Russia's military campaign in Syria, saying it fails to distinguish between terrorist groups and moderate rebel forces with a legitimate interest in a negotiated end to the civil war.

Jobless rates fall for high school grads and black Americans Posted: 02 Oct 2015 01:30 PM PDT Black Americans and high school graduates fared better in the U.S. job market in September, while those without high school diplomas and recent veterans lost ground. The unemployment rate for black Americans ...

Wounded Veterans and Spouses Gather for a Week of Healing and Togetherness at Project Odyssey Posted: 02 Oct 2015 01:28 PM PDT It is with this in mind that Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) offers its Project Odyssey® couples retreats. WWP's purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public's aid for the needs of injured service members, to help injured servicemen and women aid and assist each other, and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet their needs.

Former ABC News president now goes in front of camera Posted: 02 Oct 2015 12:37 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — As ABC News president in 2006, David Westin appointed Charles Gibson anchor of the network's flagship "World News." Nine years later, Gibson returned the favor.

The Latest: Hollande: Only 1 of Russia's raids hit IS Posted: 02 Oct 2015 12:03 PM PDT MOSCOW (AP) — The latest developments as Russia and other nations counter Islamic State militants in Syria. All times local:

Syria at UN: Airstrikes 'useless' unless coordinated Posted: 02 Oct 2015 11:09 AM PDT UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Syria's foreign minister said Friday that airstrikes against the Islamic State group "are useless" unless they are coordinated with the Syrian government, as the international community scrambled to respond to Russia's airstrikes in his country.

Syria doubts value of talks, air strikes useless without Damascus Posted: 02 Oct 2015 10:54 AM PDT By Louis Charbonneau and Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Syrian Foreign Minister Walid al-Moualem on Friday questioned the value of political negotiations and said air strikes against militants in his country are useless if they are not coordinated with his government. "Terrorism cannot be fought only from the air, and all of the previous operations to combat it have only served its spread and outbreak," Moualem told the United Nations General Assembly. Moualem was apparently referring to U.S.-led coalition air strikes on Islamic State fighters and the al Qaeda-linked Nursra Front in Syria and Iraq that began nearly a year go.

U.S., allies short on options as Russia, Iran flex muscle in Syria Posted: 02 Oct 2015 10:13 AM PDT By Samia Nakhoul BEIRUT (Reuters)- - Across the Middle East, America's traditional allies are watching with disbelief as Russia and Iran mount a show of force in Syria, and they are wondering how it will end. The U.S.-led coalition, created to combat the jihadi threat from Islamic State in Syria and Iraq, has been wrong footed by the Russian jets pounding the rebels fighting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, and by an influx of Iranian forces. The question on everyone's mind is: will the United States and its European and regional Sunni allies intervene to stop President Vladimir Putin from reversing the gains made by mainstream Syrian rebels after more than four years of war?

Jordan MP's son 'carried out Iraq suicide attack' Posted: 02 Oct 2015 08:43 AM PDT A Jordanian parliamentarian's son died carrying out a suicide attack claimed by the Islamic State militant group in Iraq this week, Jordanian media said Friday. Independent legislator Mazen al-Dhalaein was quoted as telling the Khaberni website that his son, Mohammed, who went by the name of Abu Baraa, had died in Iraq. Dhalaein said his 23-year-old son had been studying medicine in Ukraine before deciding to join IS this summer, travelling to Iraq through Turkey and Syria.

Islamic State targeted in 28 air strikes by U.S., allies: statement Posted: 02 Oct 2015 08:14 AM PDT The U.S.-led coalition conducted 28 air strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria and Iraq on Thursday, a joint statement said on Friday. Twenty of the attacks were in Iraq with six of them concentrated near the city of Al Huwayjah. Air strikes also were carried out near eight other Iraqi cities, hitting tactical units, vehicles, fighting positions and other Islamic State assets, according to the statement from the Combined Joint Task Force.

Leading Iraqi cleric urges wider war against Islamic State Posted: 02 Oct 2015 07:39 AM PDT Iraq's most powerful Shi'ite cleric called for a global war against Islamic State on Friday, a day after the prime minister said he would welcome Russian air strikes against the group on Iraqi soil. Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, who has a huge following and can often influence government thinking, was speaking through an aide after nationally televised Friday prayers. "Battle with Daesh is destined for all Iraqis," said Sistani, using an Arabic acronym for Islamic State.

AP PHOTOS: Children find simple joys along migrant trail Posted: 02 Oct 2015 06:34 AM PDT Among the hundreds of thousands of people making their way across Europe, fleeing conflict and poverty in places like Syria and Iraq, there are many families whose young children find things to smile about even after harrowing experiences and long journeys.

Nobel official's behind-scenes book overshadows peace prize Posted: 02 Oct 2015 06:24 AM PDT STAVANGER, Norway (AP) — A book detailing the secret tussles behind some of the most controversial Nobel Peace Prizes in the last quarter century is having its own disruptive effect on the 2015 award.

Deadly Russian rocket system spotted in Ukraine for first time Posted: 02 Oct 2015 05:19 AM PDT By Anton Zverev MOSCOW (Reuters) - International monitors say they have spotted a new kind of Russian weapons system in rebel-held Ukraine this week, possible evidence of Moscow's continued interest in Ukraine even as it focuses on Syria. The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, which is monitoring a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine, reported that its monitors had seen a mobile TOS-1 'Buratino' weapons system for the first time. Only Russia produces the system and it was not exported to Ukraine before the conflict broke out, according to IHS Jane's Group and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, which track arms exports.

Welcome Refugees—Now What? Posted: 02 Oct 2015 04:39 AM PDT BARCELONA, Spain—No one had expected candles. The rally, at a former train depot on the edge of Barcelona's downtown, was planned as a campaign event for supporters of Spain's insurgent leftist political party, Podemos. The capacity crowd would hear Barcelona Mayor Ada Colau, a rising political celebrity who came out of Spain's Occupy-like los Indignados movement, make full-throated attacks on the country's conservative national government.

Military training offers Yazidi women hope for revenge, taste of freedom Posted: 02 Oct 2015 04:30 AM PDT With the setting sun turning mountain slopes and dry fields into amber, a Yazidi girl struggles to launch a rocket propelled grenade.

Greece urges health precautions after suspect cholera case on Kos Posted: 02 Oct 2015 03:49 AM PDT Greek health authorities urged the public to take health precautions on Friday after a suspected cholera case was discovered on Kos island, a tourist destination and entry point for migrants from the Middle East and Asia. An official for the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention told Reuters a 79-year-old Dutch tourist was transferred from Kos for tests and treatment in an Athens hospital with symptoms of cholera, including bad diarrhea and high fever, but the diagnosis was not yet confirmed. Kos has seen an influx of thousands of migrants and refugees from countries including Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan who cross the Aegean Sea from nearby Turkey.

Despair, hardship as Iraq cuts off wages in Islamic State cities Posted: 02 Oct 2015 02:52 AM PDT By Isabel Coles ERBIL, Iraq (Reuters) - The Iraqi government's decision to choke off funding for Islamic State by cutting off all wages and pensions in cities controlled by the group has plunged people into hardship and could help the insurgents tighten their grip, officials and residents say. For a year after Islamic State fighters swept through a third of Iraq, Baghdad continued to pay pensions and salaries of state employees inside the self-proclaimed caliphate. The move is meant to cut Islamic State militants off from of an income stream they have been skimming to fund their efforts to build a self-sustaining state in Iraq and Syria.

Putin holds first talks with Western leaders since Syria strikes Posted: 02 Oct 2015 02:29 AM PDT President Vladimir Putin comes face to face with Western leaders on Friday for the first time since Moscow launched air strikes in Syria amid a growing rift over whom they are targeting. Putin will be in Paris for a peace summit on the Ukraine conflict, but Russia's sudden intervention in Syria looks set to dominate as he holds talks with French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. Russia insists it is bombing Islamic State jihadists and other groups, but Western nations are highly sceptical and believe it is trying to shore up Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Moscow's long-time ally.

Republican candidate Kasich to call for no-fly zones in Syria Posted: 01 Oct 2015 06:33 PM PDT U.S. Republican presidential candidate John Kasich on Friday morning will advocate for certain areas of Syria to be designated as sanctuaries from violence for civilians and made no-fly zones given Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent decision to target Islamic State there with air strikes. According to a statement provided to Reuters, the Ohio governor will say: "Russia's recent military build-up and intervention in Syria are neither intended to defeat ISIS nor to relieve the suffering of Syrian refugees. Mr. Putin's real goals are quite different: to take military action to rescue Assad's criminal government from its death and to strengthen Russia's strategic position in the Eastern Mediterranean.

U.S. seen unlikely to defend Syrian rebels from Russian strikes Posted: 01 Oct 2015 05:40 PM PDT By Matt Spetalnick and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Already out-gunned and out-manned in Syria's civil war, U.S.-backed rebels are facing a new and possibly even more serious threat to their survival: Russian air strikes that Washington appears reluctant to thwart. The Obama administration – blindsided by the speed of Moscow's direct intervention and a Russian target list that included CIA-trained fighters – made clear on Thursday that the it had no desire to increase the risk of an air clash between the former Cold War foes. While Washington took pains to insist it still considered the "moderate" opposition vital to Syria's future and was not abandoning them, withholding U.S. air cover could further jeopardize beleaguered rebel forces.

Record 168,000 people reached Europe by sea in September: UN Posted: 01 Oct 2015 05:28 PM PDT Geneva (AFP) - Some 168,000 migrants and refugees made the perilous journey across the Mediterranean to Europe in September, marking the highest monthly figure on record, the United Nations said Friday.

The Latest: North Korea's FM presses US for peace treaty Posted: 01 Oct 2015 04:46 PM PDT UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The latest developments from the annual meeting of the United Nations General Assembly, where world leaders are grappling with a multitude of global crises, including the fight against terrorism — the Islamic State in particular — and easing the refugee crisis in the Middle East and North Africa (all times local):

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