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• Top Asian News 12:50 a.m. GMT
• French army chief sees no fast victory against Islamic State
• Western leaders agreed to extend Russia sanctions by six months: diplomat
• The Latest: 10,000 participate in Toulouse peace march
• A look at the rivalry between al-Qaida and IS
• Bavarian premier's popularity dented after criticising Merkel
• Obama meets refugees as bitter Syria debate rages
• Obama struggles to keep focus on Asia
• John Kasich on Donald Trump: ‘I’ve dealt with bullies all my life’
• AP FACT CHECK: When truth is a casualty of terrorist fears
• The mystery of missing Paris attacker Salah Abdeslam
• Pentagon pressing allies for more help against Islamic State
• Migrants protest at Greece-Macedonia border
• Turkey in new air strikes against PKK in northern Iraq
• The Latest: Migrants protest at Greece-Macedonia border
• Labour will consider Syria air strike proposals
• Main UK opposition party will consider Syria air strike proposals
• Turkish jets hit PKK targets in northern Iraq
• Obama tries to put human face on Syrian refugee debate
• Merkel: 10 years in office and no signs of stopping
• Report: 'Foreign' drone crashes in Iran
• Cameron sees U.N. resolution on Syria action as key moment
• Britain should cooperate with Russia over Syria strikes - Moscow
• Britain's Cameron sees U.N. resolution on Syria action as key moment
• China condemns Mali attack with three Chinese among the dead
• For response at home to attacks abroad, White House brings out Biden
• Turkey launches air strikes on PKK in Iraq and southeast Turkey
• IS claims deadly Iraq mosque attack
• Three China execs among dead as president condemns Mali attack
• Two men temporarily kept off US flight after speaking Arabic
• Republican candidates talk religion, security at Iowa forum
• Officials: US Army soldier from South Carolina dies in Iraq
• Canada's new defense chief cautious on F-35 despite party pledge

Top Asian News 12:50 a.m. GMT Posted: 21 Nov 2015 04:50 PM PST NEW DELHI (AP) — Bangladesh executed two influential opposition leaders on charges of war crimes during the country's 1971 independence war, a senior jail official said Sunday, despite concerns that the legal proceedings against them were flawed and threats of violence by their supporters. Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Salahuddin Quader Chowdhury and Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mujahid, secretary general of the main Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami, were "hanged together, at the same time" at 12:55 a.m. at Dhaka Central Jail in the nation's capital, Senior Jail Superintendent Mohammad Jahangir Kabir told The Associated Press. Security was strengthened near the jail and elsewhere to avoid any violence.

French army chief sees no fast victory against Islamic State Posted: 21 Nov 2015 03:54 PM PST France's army chief of staff said on Sunday he sees no short term military victory in the fight against Islamic State as Paris intensifies its strikes on targets in Syria following the deadly attacks in the French capital. President Francois Hollande has called for a grand coalition, including the United States and Russia, to eradicate Islamic State in Syria, and is due to meet with Barack Obama and Vladimir Putin next week.

Western leaders agreed to extend Russia sanctions by six months: diplomat Posted: 21 Nov 2015 03:09 PM PST (Reuters) - Western leaders who met on the margins of last week's Group of 20 summit in Turkey agreed to extend sanctions imposed on Russia for its intervention in Ukraine by six months until July of next year, a senior European diplomat told Reuters. The decision was taken despite mounting calls to cooperate more closely with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the fight against Islamic State following the militant group's Nov. 13 attacks in Paris which killed 130 people. U.S. President Barack Obama, Germany's Angela Merkel, Britain's David Cameron, Italy's Matteo Renzi and French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, who represented President Francois Hollande at the summit, attended the brief meeting near the conclusion of the G20 meeting in Antalya.

The Latest: 10,000 participate in Toulouse peace march Posted: 21 Nov 2015 01:01 PM PST BRUSSELS (AP) — The latest on the deadly attacks in Paris. (All times local):

A look at the rivalry between al-Qaida and IS Posted: 21 Nov 2015 11:28 AM PST CAIRO (AP) — The attack on a Mali hotel claimed by al-Qaida may have been partly aimed at asserting the global terror network's relevance as it faces an unprecedented challenge from the Islamic State group for leadership of the global jihadi movement.

Bavarian premier's popularity dented after criticising Merkel Posted: 21 Nov 2015 10:12 AM PST The head of Bavaria's conservative party was re-elected Saturday with his weakest score to date, seen as punishment after he berated ally German Chancellor Angela Merkel for her welcoming refugee policy. Party delegates meeting in the southern city of Munich voted Horst Seehofer -- who is also Bavarian state premier -- back in to head the Christian Social Union (CSU) with 87.2 percent of the ballots. It is his lowest score since 2008, when he took over leadership of the CSU, the powerful southern-based partner party of Merkel's Christian Democratic Union (CDU).

Obama meets refugees as bitter Syria debate rages Posted: 21 Nov 2015 09:44 AM PST US President Barack Obama said the world must offer haven to refugees, as he visited a Malaysian centre for displaced children Saturday amid a bitter and racially tinged US debate over the Syria exodus. During his stop at the Dignity for Children Foundation in Kuala Lumpur, Obama knelt down to chat to children aged between seven and nine years about their art work and hopes for the future. Many at the small, well-appointed centre, complete with a pet bunny, were members of Myanmar's persecuted Rohingya Muslim minority, which was at the centre of a dramatic boatpeople crisis earlier this year.

Obama struggles to keep focus on Asia Posted: 21 Nov 2015 09:30 AM PST US President Barack Obama voiced his determination to put Asia front and centre in his foreign policy Saturday, even as a two-nation visit to the region was eclipsed by jihadist attacks in France and Mali. America's self-styled "Pacific president" has been frustrated to see a trip to Malaysia and the Philippines -- designed to highlight his stated re-focus on Asia -- overshadowed once again. Twelve countries recently agreed to Obama's Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact, and the US pledged to boost security assistance to its ally the Philippines, which is in a confrontation with China over maritime territory.

John Kasich on Donald Trump: ‘I’ve dealt with bullies all my life’ Posted: 21 Nov 2015 09:25 AM PST First things first: Ohio Gov. John Kasich wants you to know who he is.

AP FACT CHECK: When truth is a casualty of terrorist fears Posted: 21 Nov 2015 09:09 AM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — If truth is the first casualty of war, it can also take a beating in a time of terrorism. A week of raging debate over Syrian refugees and Islamic State violence has scattered misinformation everywhere.

The mystery of missing Paris attacker Salah Abdeslam Posted: 21 Nov 2015 08:26 AM PST Among the many mysteries hanging over the Paris attacks, few are more puzzling than the fate and role of jihadist Salah Abdeslam, subject of an international manhunt since the carnage. Brahim, like another five of the assailants, blew himself up after the bloodshed. Instead he was spirited away to Belgium by two other men who were arrested and charged there.

Pentagon pressing allies for more help against Islamic State Posted: 21 Nov 2015 07:54 AM PST WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is pressing European and Arab allies to provide more troops and support for the war against the Islamic State, hoping that the horror of the Paris attacks — and the fear more are coming — will compel them to get more deeply involved.

Migrants protest at Greece-Macedonia border Posted: 21 Nov 2015 06:29 AM PST IDOMENI, Greece (AP) — About 1,300 migrants gathered in the Greek town Idomeni protested Saturday against the decision by Macedonian authorities across the border to turn away migrants who are not from war zones such as Syria, Afghanistan and Iraq.

Turkey in new air strikes against PKK in northern Iraq Posted: 21 Nov 2015 06:23 AM PST Turkish warplanes have carried out a new wave of air strikes on northern Iraq in the latest assault on suspected targets of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), the army said Saturday. Shelters and supply points of the PKK in northern Iraq, including its Qandil mountain stronghold, in the raids late Friday, it said. Turkey has for four months been waging a relentless campaign against the PKK in the country's southeast and in northern Iraq, while the group has ended a ceasefire it had declared in 2013.

The Latest: Migrants protest at Greece-Macedonia border Posted: 21 Nov 2015 06:06 AM PST IDOMENI, Greece (AP) — The latest news as hundreds of thousands make their way across Europe in search of safety and a better life. All times local:

Labour will consider Syria air strike proposals Posted: 21 Nov 2015 05:18 AM PST Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn said his Labour party, which two years ago blocked British military action in Syria, would consider proposals by the government to start air strikes against Islamic State in that country. Britain has already launched strikes against the Islamist group in neighbouring Iraq. Corbyn said on Saturday Labour would support every necessary measure to protect people and would consider the proposals brought forward by the Conservative-led government, following a series of attacks in Paris last week that killed 130 people.

Main UK opposition party will consider Syria air strike proposals Posted: 21 Nov 2015 05:06 AM PST Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn said his Labour party, which two years ago blocked British military action in Syria, would consider proposals by the government to start air strikes against Islamic State in that country. Britain has already launched strikes against the Islamist group in neighboring Iraq. Corbyn said on Saturday Labour would support every necessary measure to protect people and would consider the proposals brought forward by the Conservative-led government, following a series of attacks in Paris last week that killed 130 people.

Turkish jets hit PKK targets in northern Iraq Posted: 21 Nov 2015 04:59 AM PST ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey's military says fighter jets have bombed suspected Kurdish rebel targets in a new cross-border offensive in northern Iraq.

Obama tries to put human face on Syrian refugee debate Posted: 21 Nov 2015 04:45 AM PST KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Brushing off refugee worries at home, President Barack Obama crouched alongside migrant children on Saturday and declared they are the opposite of terrorists wreaking havoc from Paris to Mali. Working to put a human face on the refugee crisis, he said, "They're just like our kids."

Merkel: 10 years in office and no signs of stopping Posted: 21 Nov 2015 04:21 AM PST BERLIN (AP) — Angela Merkel marks her 10th anniversary at the helm of Germany on Sunday, becoming only the third post-World War II chancellor to hit that milestone. Over Merkel's decade in charge, she has presided over Germany's strong re-emergence on the world scene — showing leadership in the European financial crisis, pioneering the use of renewable energies and embracing a role as a key negotiator in the Ukraine conflict and a moral authority in Europe's migrant crisis.

Report: 'Foreign' drone crashes in Iran Posted: 21 Nov 2015 04:14 AM PST TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's semiofficial Fars news agency says a 'foreign' reconnaissance drone has crashed in the country's southwest.

Cameron sees U.N. resolution on Syria action as key moment Posted: 21 Nov 2015 04:01 AM PST Prime Minister David Cameron said the United Nations Security Council's resolution to redouble action against Islamic State in Syria was an important moment, strengthening his bid to start air strikes against the militant group there. The Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Friday drafted by France after a series of attacks in Paris a week ago that killed 130 people and were claimed by Islamic State. "This is an important moment," said Cameron in a statement soon afterwards.

Britain should cooperate with Russia over Syria strikes - Moscow Posted: 21 Nov 2015 04:01 AM PST Britain should cooperate with Russia in any air strikes it carries out in Syria, Russian foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in an interview broadcast on Saturday, underlining Moscow's growing assertiveness in the region. Britain has already launched air strikes against Islamic State militants in Iraq. "Undoubtedly, it (any British action) should be a matter of cooperation, so that the steps are not directed at destroying the statehood of Syria," Zakharova told current affairs programme Vesti on Saturday.

Britain's Cameron sees U.N. resolution on Syria action as key moment Posted: 21 Nov 2015 04:00 AM PST British Prime Minister David Cameron said the United Nations Security Council's resolution to redouble action against Islamic State in Syria was an important moment, strengthening his bid to start air strikes against the militant group there. The Security Council unanimously adopted a resolution on Friday drafted by France after a series of attacks in Paris a week ago that killed 130 people and were claimed by Islamic State. "This is an important moment," said Cameron in a statement soon afterwards.

China condemns Mali attack with three Chinese among the dead Posted: 21 Nov 2015 03:41 AM PST Chinese President Xi Jinping condemned on Saturday the "cruel and savage" attack by Islamist militants on a hotel in Mali's capital that killed 19 people including three executives from a Chinese railway company. Xi called for the relevant departments to boost security work "outside China's borders". "China will strengthen cooperation with the international community, resolutely crack down on violent terrorist operations that devastate innocent lives and safeguard world peace and security," the Foreign Ministry quoted him as saying in a statement on its website.

For response at home to attacks abroad, White House brings out Biden Posted: 21 Nov 2015 03:03 AM PST By Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House deployed Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday to explain to fearful Americans the administration's policy on Syrian refugees in the weekly address to the nation. Refugees have become a top political concern after Islamic State militants killed 130 people in Paris in attacks last week. The United States is leading an international coalition fighting Islamic State in Syria and Iraq.

Turkey launches air strikes on PKK in Iraq and southeast Turkey Posted: 21 Nov 2015 02:33 AM PST Turkish warplanes struck Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant targets in northern Iraq and southeast Turkey on Friday night, the latest raids in a military campaign against the rebel group. The Turkish army said it hit 23 PKK targets, including shelters and supply points, in Zap, Avasin-Baysan, Hakurk and Qandil areas in northern Iraq with 22 fighter jets. The air strikes were carried out between the hours of 11 p.m. and 2 a.m., the army said.

IS claims deadly Iraq mosque attack Posted: 21 Nov 2015 01:49 AM PST The Islamic State jihadist group has claimed an attack at a Shiite mosque south of the Iraqi capital that officials said killed at least six people. IS, in a statement, said a suicide bomber named as Abu Hussein al-Ansari carried out the attack inside the mosque, while security and medical officials said it took place nearby after Friday prayers, also wounding at least 19 people. The IS only mentioned the suicide bombing, but officials said it was preceded by a roadside bomb, and that the attack took place after security forces arrived at the scene.

Three China execs among dead as president condemns Mali attack Posted: 21 Nov 2015 12:25 AM PST Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday condemned the "cruel and savage" attack by Islamist militants on a hotel in Mali's capital that killed 19 people, including three Chinese executives of a state-run railway firm. Xi called on "relevant departments" to strengthen security work "outside of China's borders", the Foreign Ministry cited Xi as saying in a statement on its website. "China will strengthen cooperation with the international community, resolutely crack down on violent terrorist operations that devastate innocent lives and safeguard world peace and security," Xi said.

Two men temporarily kept off US flight after speaking Arabic Posted: 20 Nov 2015 10:40 PM PST Two men were kept from boarding a flight from Chicago to Philadelphia this week because they were speaking Arabic, one of several incidents reflecting public paranoia since the Paris attacks. Maher Khalil and Anas Ayyad were told by a gate agent at Midway Airport on Thursday that they wouldn't be allowed on the plane because a fellow passenger had overheard them speaking Arabic -- and was afraid to fly with them. The two friends reportedly of Palestinian origin and in their late 20s, were eventually allowed on the Southwest flight, but only after being questioned by airport security and police, who Khalil told the local NBC television affiliate he had called himself.

Republican candidates talk religion, security at Iowa forum Posted: 20 Nov 2015 08:30 PM PST DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Republican presidential candidates gathered Friday in Iowa avoided talking about registering Muslims, comparing some Syrian refugees to rabid dogs or even attacking each other. Instead, they held a civil conversation and focused their criticism on President Barack Obama.

Officials: US Army soldier from South Carolina dies in Iraq Posted: 20 Nov 2015 07:23 PM PST FORT DRUM, N.Y. (AP) — The U.S. Army says a soldier from South Carolina has died during a non-combat incident at a military facility in Iraq.

Canada's new defense chief cautious on F-35 despite party pledge Posted: 20 Nov 2015 05:01 PM PST By Phil Stewart HALIFAX, Nova Scotia (Reuters) - Canada's new Defense Minister Harjit Sajjan on Friday said it was premature to discuss which aircraft would replace Canada's aging CF-18 fighter jets, caution that just might offer a glimmer of hope to Lockheed Martin Corp's F-35 fighter jet. Sajjan's Liberal Party pledged in its campaign to scrap planned F-35 purchases.

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