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Associated Press 10 Things to See: A week of top AP photos Here's your look at highlights from the weekly AP photo report, a gallery featuring a mix of front-page photography, the odd image you might have missed and lasting moments our editors think you should see. Associated Press Far-right leader praises Serbia's ties with Russia BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) — Three days after being temporarily released from a U.N. war crimes court for health reasons, Serbia far-right leader Vojislav Seselj has told some 10,000 supporters that his Balkan country must scrap EU integration and turn entirely to Russia. Associated Press19 mins ago 'Syrian hero boy' video hoax by Norwegian filmmaker: director A viral video showing a Syrian boy rescuing a girl under gunfire, watched online by millions of viewers, was faked by a Norwegian film crew, according to its director. 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The order covers services such as schools, hospitals and emergency services, a senior security… AFP43 mins ago Brazil jury sentences 3 for killings, cannibalism SAO PAULO (AP) — A jury in northeastern Brazil has delivered sentences of 20-23 years in prison for three people convicted of killing two women, eating parts of their bodies and using some of their flesh to make and sell stuffed pastries. Associated Press46 mins ago Expert: Ajmal's bowling action still not clear ISLAMABAD (AP) — A biomechanics expert has told the Pakistan Cricket Board that offspinner Saeed Ajmal still needs to work on his illegal bowling action despite modifying it "substantially" since he was suspended in September. Associated Press51 mins ago Stars record new charity Band Aid single to fight Ebola Bob Geldof, One Direction, Bono and some 30 other stars gathered in a studio in London on Saturday to record a 30th anniversary version of the Band Aid charity single to raise money to fight Ebola. AFP 51 mins ago Hong Kong activists denied permit to go to Beijing HONG KONG (AP) — Three Hong Kong students who have led protests for greater democracy in the former British colony were denied in their attempt Saturday to go to Beijing to meet with top Chinese officials. Associated Press58 mins ago Putin to quit G20 summit after rebukes over Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin is to walk out of a G20 summit in Australia, an aide said Saturday, after he faced scorn and scepticism from Western leaders over Ukraine despite venturing to paper over Europe's deepest chill in relations since the Cold War. The Group of 20 nations, which includes… AFP Rostelecom Cup results MOSCOW (AP) — Results Saturday from the Rostelecom Cup Grand Prix figure skating competition: Associated Press Canadian charged over 1980 synagogue bombing in Paris Paris (AFP) - A Canadian academic was charged in Paris on Saturday over the deadly 1980 bombing of a Paris synagogue, his lawyer said. AFP World leaders vow to 'extinguish' Ebola The world's most powerful economies vowed on Saturday to "extinguish" the Ebola epidemic ravaging west Africa, as the vast desert nation of Mali scrambled to prevent a new outbreak of the killer disease. Despite some hopeful signs from Africa -- where Liberia has lifted its state of emergency and… AFP Congo says its separate Ebola outbreak is over KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Congolese officials say its separate Ebola outbreak that killed dozens of people this year as an unrelated Ebola epidemic swept West Africa is now over. Associated Press Georgians protest Russia-Abkhazia province deal TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — Thousands of people are rallying in Georgia's capital to protest a planned agreement between Russia and Georgia's separatist province. Associated Press Japan's Hongo takes Rostelecom gold MOSCOW (AP) — Rika Hongo of Japan won gold at the Rostelecom Cup, her first medal in the Grand Prix series. Associated Press Battered, Greece faces years to recoup recession ATHENS, Greece (AP) — In a tiny, windowless storeroom, elderly women sort through items normally destined for the trash. Associated Press Turkey, US agree plan 'to train 2,000 moderate Syrian rebels' Turkey and the United States have agreed a plan under which some 2,000 fighters from the moderate Syrian opposition would be trained on Turkish soil, a report said Saturday. The fighters from the Free Syrian Army (FSA) will be trained at the Kirsehir base some 150 kilometres (90 miles) south of… AFP Khrongpha leads Chiang Mai Classic by 2 CHIANG MAI, Thailand (AP) — Thailand's Thanyakon Khrongpha shot a 5-under-par 67 to take a two-shot lead over Indian pair Jyoti Randhawa and Rashid Khan after the third round the Chiang Mai Classic on Saturday. Associated Press Japan no-hits MLB All-Stars in 4-0 win in Game 3 TOKYO (AP) — Hayato Sakamoto and Sho Nakata both hit two-run homers and starter Takahiro Norimoto combined with three pitchers on a no-hitter as Japan beat the Major League Baseball All-Stars 4-0 Saturday to take a 3-0 lead in their five-game series. Associated Press Poulter leads by 6 shots in Turkey BELEK, Turkey (AP) — Ian Poulter completed a second-round 66 Saturday to take a six-shot lead at the Turkish Airlines Open. Associated Press Bangladesh sets Zimbabwe 449 to win CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh (AP) — Bangladesh is on course for a 3-0 series sweep after setting Zimbabwe a winning target of 449 runs on the fourth day of the third test Saturday. Associated Press Corruption charges for Poland's volleyball heads WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Prosecutors say they have charged the head and the deputy head of the Polish Volleyball Federation with corruption over the organization of the 2014 world championship which Poland won. Associated Press Pakistan prime minister pledges support for new Afghan president By Syed Raza Hassan ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Looking to overcome years of mistrust and hostility between their two nations, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and the new Afghan president, Ashraf Ghani, promised on Saturday to boost security and trade ties. The two neighbors have accused each other… Reuters Sierra Leone frees journalist detained over Ebola criticism FREETOWN (Reuters) - Authorities in Sierra Leone have freed a journalist arrested 11 days ago for making supposedly disparaging comments about the country's effort to fight Ebola. Local rights groups and British parliament had criticized the detention of David Tam-Baryoh, who was arrested under… Reuters Putin gets cool G-20 welcome over Ukraine conflict BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Russia's President Vladimir Putin faced a chorus of criticism Saturday at a world leaders' summit, where the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine threatened to overshadow talk of global economics. Associated Press S. Sudan soldier shot US Embassy vehicle: official NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A South Sudanese soldier fired two bullets at close range into a U.S. Embassy vehicle traveling in a convoy carrying the top U.S. official in the country, the American official said. Associated Press Putin plans to leave G20 early after West blasts Russia over Ukraine By Alexei Anishchuk and Jane Wardell BRISBANE Australia (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to leave the G20 summit early, a member of his delegation said, after Western leaders blasted Moscow on Saturday for the crisis in Ukraine and threatened more sanctions. The Russian official… Reuters Russian TV channel says photos show MH17 shot down by fighter jet By Jason Bush MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russian state-controlled TV has broadcast what it called "sensational" photographs, which it said supported Moscow's theory that Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down by a Ukrainian fighter jet. Several commentators who have examined the photographs have… Reuters Germany goalkeeper Neuer to miss Spain friendly BERLIN (AP) — Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has been ruled out of Tuesday's friendly against Spain with a right knee injury. Associated Press No signals heard from comet lander Saturday BERLIN (AP) — The European Space Agency received no signals from the Philae lander Saturday morning during a scheduled effort to establish communication, the mission chief said. Associated Press Vietnam PM wins broad backing in rare confidence vote By Martin Petty HO CHI MINH CITY (Reuters) - Vietnam Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung sailed through a parliamentary confidence motion on Saturday, boosting his clout within the ruling Communist Party just over a year ahead of a shake-up of the country's top leadership. Dung won "high confidence"… Reuters Comet probe sends back science treasure in final hours Europe's science probe Philae sent home a treasure trove of data from a comet heading towards the Sun before falling silent as its power ran out, mission control said Saturday. "Rosetta’s lander has completed its primary science mission," the European Space Agency (ESA) said. AFP Pakistan assures support for Afghan peace process ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Saturday pledged his support to the Afghan president in his attempt to bring the Taliban to the negotiating table, a sign of warming ties between the two neighbors. Associated Press Officials: Bad drugs likely killed 13 Indian women NEW DELHI (AP) — Tainted drugs apparently killed 13 women who underwent sterilization procedures in central India after autopsies ruled out any surgery faults, officials said Saturday. Associated Press Putin, under pressure over Ukraine, may skip G20 event: source BRISBANE Australia (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to skip a working session at the Group of 20 leaders summit on Sunday and bring forward his departure, said a Russian official traveling with Putin, after he came under pressure from Western leaders over the crisis in Ukraine.… Reuters Balotelli ruled out of Croatia qualifier Milan (AFP) - Italy striker Mario Balotelli has been ruled out of Sunday's Euro 2016 qualifier against Croatia due to concerns over his hamstring and groin, the Italian football federation (FIGC) confirmed Saturday. AFP Toys talk to kids about Velvet Revolution PRAGUE (AP) — The Velvet Revolution that kicked off in Prague 25 years ago Monday was a seminal event in the collapse of communism. Try explaining that to children who have only known democracy. Associated Press Islamic state militants withdraw from area around Iraq refinery BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Islamic State militants withdrew on Saturday from the perimeter of Iraq's biggest oil refinery after months fending off government troops seeking to retake the strategic complex, said an army officer and Al-Hadath television station. The officer, speaking to Reuters from the… Reuters House votes in favor of Keystone oil pipeline WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress inched closer to a possible showdown with President Barack Obama over the Keystone XL oil pipeline as the Republican-controlled House approved the project. Supporters in the Democratic-run Senate predicted they will get the 60 votes needed to pass it next week. Associated Press Amid doubts, Obama seeks to reinvigorate Asia ties BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Closing out his Asia-Pacific tour, President Barack Obama called on Asian nations Saturday to join the United States in confronting the globe's biggest challenges, from climate change and poverty to violent extremism. Obama insisted that skeptics who discount his efforts… Associated Press G20 statement on Ebola stops short of financial commitments By Jane Wardell BRISBANE Australia (Reuters) - The Group of 20 world leaders on Saturday committed to mobilizing resources to combat the Ebola epidemic that has killed some 5,000 people, but stopped short of agreeing to a global pandemic fund. The G20 issued a joint statement on the crisis, saying… Reuters Report: Iran opens gold plant, doubling production TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iranian state television is reporting that the country has inaugurated a new gold-processing plant that will double the country's annual production to 6 tons. Associated Press Groups call for G-20 to unmask shell companies BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — Anti-corruption advocates want G-20 countries to stem the flow of illicit money across borders by introducing public registers that reveal the people who ultimately own, control, or benefit from a business but use shell companies to hide their identities and avoid tax. Associated Press NZ beats Australia 22-18 to win 4 Nations Champs WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Winger Manu Vatuvei scored two tries as New Zealand held on to beat defending champion Australia 22-18 on Saturday in the final of rugby league's Four Nations Championship. Associated Press Ex-Navy SEAL makes no apologies for going public WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill, who says he fired the shots that killed Osama bin Laden, played a role in some of the most consequential combat missions of the post-9/11 era, including three depicted in Hollywood movies. And now he's telling the world about them. Associated Press Top U.S. general arrives in Iraq as military campaign expands By Phil Stewart BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The top U.S. military officer, General Martin Dempsey, arrived on Saturday in Baghdad on an unannounced visit to meet U.S. commanders preparing to increase American assistance to Iraqi and Kurdish forces battling Sunni Islamic State (IS) militants. It was… Reuters Top US military officer in Iraq to discuss war on Islamic State The chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Martin Dempsey, arrived in Iraq Saturday to discuss the expanding war against the Islamic State group, a senior US official said. Dempsey flew in to hold talks with "Iraqi political and security officials on (the) next phase of the campaign to… AFP Students of pro-democracy movement seeking to travel to Beijing denied boarding at HK airport HONG KONG (AP) — Students of pro-democracy movement seeking to travel to Beijing denied boarding at HK airport. Associated Press Germany's Merkel says situation in Ukraine unacceptable, EU considering further sanctions BRISBANE Australia (Reuters) - German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday the European Union is considering further financial sanctions against Russian individuals because of the crisis in Ukraine. "The present situation is not satisfying," Merkel told reporters at the G20 leaders summit in… Reuters NATO: Afghan insurgents shoot, kill service member KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — NATO says one of its service members has been shot and killed by insurgents in northern Afghanistan. Associated Press 3rd test: Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe scores CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh (AP) — Scores Saturday at tea on the fourth day of the third cricket test between Bangladesh and Zimbabwe at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium: Associated Press Tsunami alert sparks panic in Indonesia A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake rocked the Maluku Islands in eastern Indonesia Saturday, sparking a tsunami warning and causing panicked people to flee their homes. Small waves generated by the undersea quake were detected in several parts of the sprawling archipelago, local authorities said,… AFP Pakistan favored to wrap up series against NZ DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Pakistan is favored to capture its test series against New Zealand when it opens the second test Monday on another slow-turning wicket after its runaway 248-run victory in the first test. Associated Press Accused war criminal Seselj to rally against Serbian government Serbian nationalist firebrand Vojislav Seselj is spearheading an anti-government rally on Saturday but as he fights cancer and awaits judgement on war crimes charges he is as beleaguered as his once formidable party. His fit appearance and jovial manner during a rapturous homecoming welcome on… AFP Strachan hails Scots' little big men, now for England Glasgow (AFP) - Gordon Strachan hailed his Scotland side after they edged a pulsating Euro 2016 duel with the Republic of Ireland in Glasgow. AFP Obama in Australia at close of Asia-Pacific tour BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — President Barack Obama is closing out his weeklong trip through the Asia-Pacific region with a stop in Australia. Associated Press Rat poison chemical found in pills linked to India sterilization deaths By Aditya Kalra and Aditi Shah BILASPUR/RAIPUR India (Reuters) - Tablets linked to the deaths of more than a dozen women who visited a sterilization camp in India are likely to have contained a chemical compound commonly used in rat poison, two senior officials in Chhattisgarh state said on… Reuters In veiled message to China, Obama renews commitment to Asia-Pacific pivot By Matt Spetalnick and Matt Siegel BRISBANE Australia (Reuters) - President Barack Obama sought on Saturday to reassure Asia-Pacific allies about Washington’s strategic shift toward the region as he sent a veiled message to a rising China with a vow to "deepen our engagement using every element of… Reuters All Blacks' Carter overcomes doubts ahead of Scotland start Edinburgh (AFP) - All Blacks fly-half Dan Carter said he had conquered his own doubts to regain his place in the New Zealand starting line-up for the world champions' match against Scotland at Edinburgh's Murrayfield on Saturday. AFP Lancaster in search of Springbok bounce London (AFP) - England coach Stuart Lancaster needs a victory over South Africa like never before when the teams meet at Twickenham on Saturday less than a year out from the World Cup. AFP Defectors play big role in North Korean rumor mill SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Video secretly taken in North Korea shows public executions by firing squad. The country is said to begin a currency revaluation that turns disastrous. Leader Kim Jong Un is reported to have thrown South Korean leaflets containing rumors about his wife in his aides' faces. Associated Press China's economy experiencing 'period of pain': vice minister By Jane Wardell BRISBANE Australia (Reuters) - China's economy is going through a "period of pain" as authorities try to shift it toward slower, more sustainable growth, with the rapid expansion of its shadow banking sector a major problem, the vice finance minister said on Saturday. "We do have… Reuters G20 finance ministers deliver on global growth goal: Hockey BRISBANE Australia (Reuters) - Finance ministers from the Group of 20 large economies have delivered on their plan to come up with a range of measures that should boost economic growth by 2 percentage points over the next five years, Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey said on Saturday. "Through hard… Reuters Historic photos of dead Che Guevara resurface in Spain Lost for half a century, historic photographs of Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara shortly after his execution taken by an AFP photographer have come to light in a small Spanish town. The photographs belong to Imanol Arteaga, a local councillor in the northern Spanish town of Ricla. He inherited… AFP 'Cold War' fears over Ukraine overblown, say experts Secret "Russian subs" off Sweden, tit-for-tat sanctions, NATO fighters scrambling to intercept Russian warplanes: relations between the West and Moscow over Ukraine have sparked incidents reminiscent of the Cold War that terrified the world for decades. "Saying that we're in a Cold War is to… AFP 7.1 quake hits Indonesia, causes small tsunami JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A strong undersea earthquake hit eastern Indonesia on Saturday, triggering a small tsunami and some panic but no casualties or major damage. Associated Press Colombia comes from behind to beat US 2-1 LONDON (AP) — Teofilo "Teo" Gutierrez headed in a late goal as Colombia came from behind to beat the United States 2-1 in a friendly at Craven Cottage on Friday. Associated Press No. 8 Louisville beats Minnesota 81-68 AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico (AP) — Rick Pitino proved he could have another title contender at Louisville. He just regrets it had to be at the expense of his son's team. Associated Press Official: 2 witnesses in army slay wrongly jailed MEXICO CITY (AP) — Two survivors of a mass slaying by Mexican soldiers who have been jailed for weapons possession are innocent and should be released immediately, the outgoing president of the National Commission on Human Rights says. Associated Press Islamic State faces war of attrition in Syria's Kobane The Islamic State group is locked in a war of attrition in the Syrian border town of Kobane, where Kurdish fighters backed by US-led air strikes are mounting fierce resistance. Two months after IS launched a major offensive to try to capture the strategic prize on the Turkish frontier, the… AFP Indonesia quake sparks tsunami warning, no major damage By Michael Taylor JAKARTA (Reuters) - A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 was recorded off the Moluccas in Indonesia on Saturday, the national disaster mitigation agency said, causing residents near the quake to flee their homes after a tsunami warning was issued. The earthquake was felt… Reuters Cumberbatch, 'Gone Girl' win Hollywood honors Los Angeles (AFP) - Britain's Benedict Cumberbatch and A-list veteran Julianne Moore took top honors at the Hollywood Film Awards, billed as the official start of Tinseltown's annual prizes season. AFP Power plays: Relationships to watch at G-20 summit Leaders of the 20 most powerful industrialized and developing economies are due to endorse strategies for raising global growth as they meet in Brisbane, Australia this weekend. Since they represent about two-thirds of the world's population, 85 percent of global GDP and over 75 percent of global… Associated Press Russia says not involved in recent Ukraine escalation BRISBANE Australia (Reuters) - Russia was not involved in the recent escalation of military activity in south-eastern Ukraine and supported the implementation of the ceasefire agreed in Minsk in September, a Kremlin spokesman said on Saturday. "We are not involved," Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri… Reuters Obama, in latest climate move, pledges $3 billion for global fund By Lincoln Feast and Timothy Gardner BRISBANE Australia/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama on Friday pledged a $3 billion U.S. contribution to an international fund to help poor countries cope with the effects of climate change, putting the issue front and center of the G20 Leaders… Reuters Obama defends commitment to Asia Pacific region BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — President Barack Obama vigorously defended his commitment to strengthening U.S. ties with the Asia Pacific, arguing Saturday that while a flurry of crises elsewhere in the world have demanded his attention, those matters have not weakened his dedication to this… Associated Press Russian aggression against Ukraine a threat to world: Obama By Matt Siegel BRISBANE Australia (Reuters) - The United States, as the world's only superpower, is leading the global community in opposing Russia's aggression against Ukraine, as well as other threats, U.S. President Barack Obama said on Saturday. "We're leading in dealing with Ebola in West… Reuters High price of keeping Colombians alive Wilson Borja has 13 bodyguards to protect him from people like the paramilitaries who once tried to kill him, an intimidating security detail funded at great expense by violence-wracked Colombia's government. He is now one of the 7,500 people the Colombian government pays to protect, at a total… AFP Senegal partially reopens borders with worst-hit Ebola states Senegal has reopened air and sea borders with Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, the countries worst hit by the Ebola virus. The frontiers had been closed since August 21, but the restriction was lifted with immediate effect, Senegalese Interior Minister Abdoulaye Daouda Diallo said Friday. … AFP Egyptian militants loyal to IS claim deadly attack on soldiers Egypt's deadliest militant group, which has pledged allegiance to Islamic State jihadists, claimed responsibility for a suicide attack last month that killed 30 soldiers. Ansar Beit al-Maqdis, which has spearheaded an insurgency in Egypt's restive Sinai Peninsula, made the claim in a video posted… AFP