Sharpton threatens store boycott over profile suit

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• Sharpton threatens store boycott over profile suit
• Kenseth chasing Johnson, history at Martinsville
• Video: Ex-soldier suicide-bombed Egypt official
• Administration: Personal info for health care only
• Serbia buries Tito's widow, the last symbol of Yugoslavia
• Federer to face del Potro in Swiss Indoors final
• Dog blamed for apartment fire in Wash. state
• Neymar leads Barcelona to 2-1 win over Madrid
• Golden Dawn supporters protest in Greek capital
• Ailing Serena rallies, makes WTA final vs Li Na
• Marcia Wallace dies, voice of 'Simpsons' Krabappel
• Saudi women drive in protest with little problem
• Abyei people to vote on Sudan-South Sudan choice
• Israel dismisses reports Iran halting higher-grade enrichment
• Thousands march against austerity in Portugal
• No party wins majority in Czech election
• US music legend Quincy Jones sues Michael Jackson estate
• Prisoner: Foreigners fight in Nigeria's uprising
• United fight back, Suarez slays West Brom
• Nigeria: Report that foreigners fight with rebels
• Italy's right could split after Berlusconi move: lawmakers
• Syria Kurds rout jihadists on Iraq border
• 9/11 victims suffered 'torture,' not Guantanamo detainees: families
• Hundreds march in Netherlands to support 'racist Black Pete'
• Macy's joins Barneys in brewing NYC 'shop-and-frisk' scandal
• Czech center-left ekes out slim poll victory, tough coalition talks loom
• Czech left leads vote count, new party second: partial results
• Czech Social Democrat leader expects tough talks on new government
• Table: Center-left Social Democrats lead vote in Czech election
• Tearful Serena sets up Li final clash
• Patients, firms shop for better health care deals
• Syrian Kurds capture border crossing with Iraq
• High court test of surveillance law could be ahead
• Lolo Jones, Lauryn Williams on US bobsled team
• British director Antonia Bird dies at 54
• Demonstrators protest Portugal crisis cuts
• Italy's Mount Etna volcano erupts
• Congo army claims it has regained Kibumba

Sharpton threatens store boycott over profile suit Posted: 26 Oct 2013 12:46 PM PDT NEW YORK (AP) — The Rev. Al Sharpton threatened Saturday to boycott luxury retailer Barneys if the department store doesn't respond adequately to allegations by black shoppers that they were racially profiled there.

Kenseth chasing Johnson, history at Martinsville Posted: 26 Oct 2013 12:41 PM PDT MARTINSVILLE, Va. (AP) — Matt Kenseth will be right behind the only man in front of him in the Sprint Cup championship points race when the green flag drops at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday.

Video: Ex-soldier suicide-bombed Egypt official Posted: 26 Oct 2013 12:33 PM PDT CAIRO (AP) — An ex-Egyptian army officer carried out the suicide bombing last month that unsuccessfully targeted the country's interior minister, a video posted online Saturday by al-Qaida-inspired militants claims.

Administration: Personal info for health care only Posted: 26 Oct 2013 12:25 PM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration is stressing that information provided while signing up for coverage under the new health care law will not be used to enforce immigration law.

Serbia buries Tito's widow, the last symbol of Yugoslavia Posted: 26 Oct 2013 12:15 PM PDT Belgrade (AFP) - The widow of former Yugoslav leader Josip Broz Tito was buried in Belgrade Saturday with full state honours as the last symbol of the communist federation that broke up in the 1990s.

Federer to face del Potro in Swiss Indoors final Posted: 26 Oct 2013 12:15 PM PDT BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Roger Federer earned a rematch with Juan Martin del Potro for his hometown Swiss Indoors title by edging Vasek Pospisil 6-3, 6-7 (3), 7-5 on Saturday.

Dog blamed for apartment fire in Wash. state Posted: 26 Oct 2013 12:10 PM PDT WENATCHEE, Wash. (AP) — Fire officials say a dog reaching for treats turned on a stove and started a fire causing smoke damage to an apartment in the central Washington city of Wenatchee.

Neymar leads Barcelona to 2-1 win over Madrid Posted: 26 Oct 2013 12:09 PM PDT BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Neymar scored one goal and set up Alexis Sanchez's winning chip shot in the 78th minute, carrying Barcelona past Real Madrid 2-1 in the first "clasico" since the defending champions added Neymar and Real signed Gareth Bale.

Golden Dawn supporters protest in Greek capital Posted: 26 Oct 2013 12:06 PM PDT ATHENS, Greece (AP) — More than 1,000 Golden Dawn supporters have demonstrated in central Athens against the prosecution of the leader of their Nazi-inspired party and its legislators.

Ailing Serena rallies, makes WTA final vs Li Na Posted: 26 Oct 2013 12:00 PM PDT ISTANBUL (AP) — Serena Williams can't be stopped, even when she hits the wall.

Marcia Wallace dies, voice of 'Simpsons' Krabappel Posted: 26 Oct 2013 11:52 AM PDT LOS ANGELES (AP) — Marcia Wallace, the voice of Edna Krabappel on "The Simpsons," has died.

Saudi women drive in protest with little problem Posted: 26 Oct 2013 11:47 AM PDT RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — More than 60 women across Saudi Arabia claimed they drove cars Saturday in defiance of a ban keeping them from getting behind the wheel, facing little protest by police in their push for easing restrictions on women in the kingdom.

Abyei people to vote on Sudan-South Sudan choice Posted: 26 Oct 2013 11:46 AM PDT JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Residents in the disputed border region of Abyei jubilated on the eve of the upcoming referendum in which they will choose between Sudan and South Sudan, a local leader said Saturday, despite concern the exercise could spark violence.

Israel dismisses reports Iran halting higher-grade enrichment Posted: 26 Oct 2013 11:41 AM PDT JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel on Saturday dismissed as "irrelevant" reports that Iran had halted its most sensitive uranium enrichment activity, and said Tehran's nuclear program must be dismantled. A senior member of Iran's parliamentary national security commission was quoted as saying Iran had stopped refining uranium above the 5 percent required for civilian power stations, as it already had all the 20-percent enriched fuel it needed for a medical research reactor in Tehran. But diplomats accredited to the U.N. ...

Thousands march against austerity in Portugal Posted: 26 Oct 2013 11:40 AM PDT LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Thousands of people have marched in Lisbon to protest the austerity measures the government has been compelled to adopt in return for a 78 billion euro ($105.6 billion) bailout reached in 2011.

No party wins majority in Czech election Posted: 26 Oct 2013 11:37 AM PDT PRAGUE (AP) — A special parliamentary election held in the Czech Republic left no party with a majority on Saturday, which could lead to protracted negotiations aimed at forming a coalition government.

US music legend Quincy Jones sues Michael Jackson estate Posted: 26 Oct 2013 11:34 AM PDT Los Angeles (AFP) - Music impresario Quincy Jones, credited with producing some of Michael Jackson's biggest hits, has sued the singer's estate for $10 million, US news reports said on Saturday.

Prisoner: Foreigners fight in Nigeria's uprising Posted: 26 Oct 2013 11:34 AM PDT LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Extremists from three neighboring countries are fighting in Nigeria's northeastern Islamic uprising, according to an alleged captured extremist whose account reinforces fears that one of Africa's most powerful Islamic militant groups is growing closer to al-Qaida affiliates and that radical movements are spilling across national boundaries.

United fight back, Suarez slays West Brom Posted: 26 Oct 2013 11:31 AM PDT London (AFP) - Manchester United belatedly rediscovered their famous fighting spirit by roaring back from behind to beat Stoke City 3-2 on Saturday and re-energise their Premier League title defence.

Nigeria: Report that foreigners fight with rebels Posted: 26 Oct 2013 11:19 AM PDT LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Extremists from three neighboring countries are fighting in Nigeria's northeastern Islamic uprising, according to an alleged captured extremist whose account reinforces fears that one of Africa's most powerful Islamic militant groups is growing closer to al-Qaida affiliates and that radical movements are spilling across national boundaries.

Italy's right could split after Berlusconi move: lawmakers Posted: 26 Oct 2013 11:17 AM PDT ROME (Reuters) - Italy's political center-right could split, lawmakers said on Saturday, after Silvio Berlusconi resurrected his old Forza Italia party and suspended the People of Freedom (PDL), part of the wobbly left-right coalition government. Several parliamentarians allied to the former prime minister were critical of Berlusconi's move, and five senior PDL members boycotted Friday's meeting where the decision was made. ...

Syria Kurds rout jihadists on Iraq border Posted: 26 Oct 2013 11:12 AM PDT Damascus (AFP) - Syrian Kurds drove jihadists from an Iraq border crossing in fierce clashes Saturday, activists said, as the UN-Arab League envoy took his regional peace mission to regime ally Iran.

9/11 victims suffered 'torture,' not Guantanamo detainees: families Posted: 26 Oct 2013 10:45 AM PDT Guantanamo Bay Naval Base (Cuba) (AFP) - Allegations by five accused 9/11 plotters that they were tortured in US detention have outraged many relatives of those who died in the attacks, who said their loved ones suffered a far worse fate.

Hundreds march in Netherlands to support 'racist Black Pete' Posted: 26 Oct 2013 10:42 AM PDT The Hague (AFP) - Hundreds of people marched in the Netherlands on Saturday to show their support for "Black Pete", the traditional Christmas sidekick of Saint Nicholas, who has been labelled as racist by critics.

Macy's joins Barneys in brewing NYC 'shop-and-frisk' scandal Posted: 26 Oct 2013 10:42 AM PDT NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York's civil rights leaders on Saturday angrily decried the city's brewing "shop-and-frisk" scandal, in which two major retailers stand accused of profiling black shoppers who say they were detained by police after buying luxury items. "We've gone from stop-and-frisk to shop-and-frisk," said Reverend Al Sharpton, president of National Action Network, alluding to a police crime-fighting tactic that critics say amounts to racial profiling. ...

Czech center-left ekes out slim poll victory, tough coalition talks loom Posted: 26 Oct 2013 10:39 AM PDT By Jana Mlcochova and Robert Muller PRAGUE (Reuters) - Czech Social Democrats won a slim victory in a parliamentary election on Saturday but faced a tough task forming a government after a wave of voter anger over sleaze and budget cuts propelled new protest parties into parliament. With most results in, Bohuslav Sobotka's center-left, pro-European Social Democrats had 21 percent of the vote, well short of the 30 percent they had targeted and in need of more than one coalition partner to build a stable government. ...

Czech left leads vote count, new party second: partial results Posted: 26 Oct 2013 10:39 AM PDT PRAGUE (Reuters) - The center-left Social Democrats held onto their lead in the Czech republic's parliamentary election, partial results showed on Saturday. The party led with 21.3 percent of the vote after 80 percent of polling stations had reported. The new centrist protest movement ANO had 18.7 percent and the Communists were third with 15.7 percent. (Reporting by Jason Hovet; editing by Andrew Roche)

Czech Social Democrat leader expects tough talks on new government Posted: 26 Oct 2013 10:39 AM PDT PRAGUE (Reuters) - Czech Social Democrat leader Bohuslav Sobotka said he expected tough talks with other parties on forming a minority or coalition government after winning less of a parliamentary election vote than expected on Saturday. The left-leaning Social Democrat party was leading the count with 21.6 percent after 66 percent of polling stations had reported. Seven parties were on course to win seats. (Reporting by Jason Hovet; editing by Andrew Roche)

Table: Center-left Social Democrats lead vote in Czech election Posted: 26 Oct 2013 10:39 AM PDT PRAGUE (Reuters) - The center-left Social Democrats led the vote in the Czech parliamentary election on Saturday with around 95 percent of polling stations across the country reporting. Pre-election polls had predicted the Social Democrats would win about 25 percent of the vote with Czechs punishing center-right parties that ruled for most of the past seven years for austerity policies and a series of graft scandals. Parties must win at least 5 percent of the vote to enter parliament. The following are the latest election results for the leading parties: CSSD -- 20.8 pct KSCM -- 15. ...

Tearful Serena sets up Li final clash Posted: 26 Oct 2013 10:39 AM PDT Istanbul (AFP) - Serena Williams overcame physical difficulties, emotional distress as well as a stubborn opponent in Jelena Jankovic before reaching the final of the WTA Championships with a 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win.

Patients, firms shop for better health care deals Posted: 26 Oct 2013 10:35 AM PDT Paul Freeman drove 600 miles last year to save himself — and his employer — thousands of dollars on his surgery.

Syrian Kurds capture border crossing with Iraq Posted: 26 Oct 2013 10:35 AM PDT BEIRUT (AP) — Syrian Kurdish gunmen on Saturday seized a major border crossing with Iraq from al-Qaida-linked groups following intense infighting between rebel groups that raised concerns of a spillover, activists and an Iraqi official said.

High court test of surveillance law could be ahead Posted: 26 Oct 2013 10:34 AM PDT WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department says for the first time that it intends to use information gained from one of the National Security Agency's warrantless surveillance programs against an accused terrorist, setting the stage for a likely Supreme Court test of the Obama administration's approach to national security.

Lolo Jones, Lauryn Williams on US bobsled team Posted: 26 Oct 2013 10:30 AM PDT Lolo Jones is a step closer to the Sochi Games, and Lauryn Williams might not have raced in her final Olympics after all.

British director Antonia Bird dies at 54 Posted: 26 Oct 2013 10:26 AM PDT LONDON (AP) — British director Antonia Bird, known for films such as "Face," ''Priest" and "Mad Love," has died. She was 54.

Demonstrators protest Portugal crisis cuts Posted: 26 Oct 2013 10:18 AM PDT Lisbon (AFP) - Thousands of demonstrators protested in Portugal on Saturday against salary cuts and public sector reforms imposed by the government under the country's international bailout deal.

Italy's Mount Etna volcano erupts Posted: 26 Oct 2013 10:12 AM PDT ROME (Reuters) - Europe's tallest and most active volcano Mount Etna erupted on Saturday, spewing glowing lava into the air and sending a vast plume of smoke over the southern Italian island of Sicily. The eruption did not require any mountain villages to be evacuated or cause significant disruption, though airspace over Sicily was briefly closed on Saturday morning, according to Catania airport. The volcano is in almost constant activity, although the last major eruption was in 1992. The latest eruption was preceded by a series of underground tremors on Friday. ...

Congo army claims it has regained Kibumba Posted: 26 Oct 2013 10:11 AM PDT KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A Congolese official says the army has regained control of the strategic town of Kibumba, 30 kilometers (18 miles) from the provincial capital of Goma, in eastern Congo.

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