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Suspected U.S. bomber's father says he called FBI about son

ELIZABETH, N.J./WASHINGTON - Father of Afghan-born man arrested after bombings in New York and New Jersey reported concerns about his son to FBI in 2014, but officials took no action after reviewing complaint, father and law enforcement officials say. (USA-ATTACKS/ (UPDATE 4, PIX, TV), expect by 2000 GMT/4 PM ET, by Mica Rosenberg and Mark Hosenball, 800 words)

U.N. suspends aid after convoy attack; Kerry says cease-fire 'not dead'

GENEVA/BEIRUT - U.N. suspends all aid shipments into Syria after deadly attack on convoy carrying humanitarian supplies, while Washington, expressing outrage at attack, says week-old cease-fire is not yet dead. (MIDEAST-CRISIS/SYRIA (WRAPUP 3, PIX, TV), moving shortly, by Lisa Barrington, 1,000 words)

+ See also:

- MIDEAST-CRISIS/SYRIA-UN (UPDATE 1, PIX, TV), moved, by John Irish and Lesley Wroughton, 477 words

- MIDEAST-CRISIS/SYRIA-AIRSTRIKE (PIX), moved, by Ellen Francis and Lisa Barrington, 852 words

Obama urges Israel end occupation and Palestinians accept Israel

UNITED NATIONS - Both sides would benefit if Israel recognizes it cannot permanently occupy Palestinian land and if Palestinians reject incitement and recognize Israel's legitimacy, President Obama tells United Nations. (UN-ASSEMBLY/OBAMA (UPDATE 2, PIX, TV), expect by 2000 GMT/4 PM ET, by Jeff Mason, 400 words)

UNITED STATES

Under Senate fire, Wells Fargo CEO promises to make customers whole

Wells Fargo's chief executive tells Senate panel that customers who had bogus accounts opened in their name will be made whole and compensated for any damage to their credit rating, but some Democratic senators call for his resignation. (WELLS FARGO-ACCOUNTS/CEO (UPDATE 3, PIX, TV), moved, by Patrick Rucker and Dan Freed, 779 words)

U.S. housing starts tumble, flooding in the South blamed

WASHINGTON - U.S. housing starts fall more than expected likely as bad weather disrupts building activity in South, but solid increase in permits for single-family dwellings suggests demand for housing remains intact. (USA-ECONOMY/ (WRAPUP 2), moved, by Lucia Mutikani, 660 words)

Despite flaws, paperless voting machines remain widespread in United States

WASHINGTON - One in four registered voters in United States live in areas that will use electronic voting machines that do not produce paper backup in November presidential election despite concerns that they are vulnerable to tampering and malfunctions, according to Reuters analysis. (USA-ELECTION/MACHINES (PIX, GRAPHIC), moved, by Andy Sullivan, 958 words)

New York jail guard pleads guilty to cover up in inmate's death

NEW YORK - Suspended guard at New York City's Rikers Island jail complex pleads guilty to charges that he tried to cover up assault by fellow officer that led to death of inmate. (NEW YORK-RIKERS/ (UPDATE 1, PIX), expect by 1900 GMT/3 PM ET, by Nate Raymond, 400 words)

MIDDLE EAST

Islamic State digs in behind Mosul moat as battle for city looms

BAGHDAD - Islamic State is building moat around Mosul in northern Iraq, in preparation for long, hard battle against U.S.-backed Iraqi government forces for biggest city in the jihadists' self-proclaimed caliphate. (MIDEAST-CRISIS/IRAQ-MOSUL (PIX), moved, by Ahmed Rasheed, 907 words)

Jordan's rebranded Islamists seen staging election comeback

AMMAN - Jordan's moderate Islamist opposition could emerge from parliamentary election with renewed influence after surviving government attempts to ban it as part of wider crackdown on political Islam. (JORDAN-ELECTION/ (PIX, TV), moved, by Suleiman Al-Khalidi, 827 words)

Israel defense sector faces big hit after new U.S. aid agreement

JERUSALEM - Israel's defense industry faces layoffs, closures and scramble to set up shop in United States after signing of new U.S. military aid package that phases out Israel's ability to spend quarter of funds on its own businesses. (ISRAEL-USA/DEFENCE (PIX), moved, by Steven Scheer, 768 words)

EUROPE

Phantom voters, smuggled ballots hint at foul play in Russian vote

UFA/SARANSK Russia - Voters across Russia hand sweeping victory to President Vladimir Putin's allies in parliamentary election. But in two regions Reuters reporters see inflated turnout figures, ballot-stuffing and people voting more than once at three polling stations. (RUSSIA-ELECTION/FRAUD (PIX), moved, by Olga Sichkar, Jack Stubbs and Gleb Stolyarov, 1,249 words)

Merkel offers Bavaria 'mea culpa' in hint at fourth term

BERLIN - Angela Merkel's shock admission that she wishes she could turn back clock on her migrant policy is clear attempt to mend fences with her allies in Bavaria and strong hint she will seek fourth term as German chancellor. (GERMANY-MERKEL/ (ANALYSIS, PIX), moved, by Madeline Chambers and Paul Carrel, 892 words)

Pope and world religious leaders vow to oppose terror in God's name

ASSISI, Italy - Pope Francis and leaders of other world religions say "No to War!" vowing to oppose terrorism in God's name and appealing to politicians to listen to "the anguished cry of so many innocents." (POPE-PEACE/ (PIX, TV), moved, by Philip Pullella, 513 words)

Thousands flee fire at Greek migrant camp as tensions flare

ATHENS - Thousands of people flee migrant camp on Greek island of Lesbos after fire sweeps through tents and cabins during violence among residents, police say. (EUROPE-MIGRANTS/GREECE-FIRE (UPDATE 4, PIX, TV), moved, by Karolina Tagaris, 539 words)

AFRICA

Congo death toll hits 44 in protests against Kabila -rights group

KINSHASA - At least 44 people are killed in protests against Congolese President Joseph Kabila, including 37 killed by security forces and six police officers killed by demonstrators, Human Rights Watch says. (CONGO-POLITICS/ (UPDATE 4, PIX, TV), moving shortly, by Kenny Katombe and Benoit Nyemba, 600 words)

ASIA

Indian soldiers kill suspected militants in clashes at Kashmir frontier

SRINAGAR, India - Indian troops fight two groups of suspected militants along disputed frontier with Pakistan in Kashmir, killing at least eight, army officials say, in significant flare-up in violence two days after major attack on Indian base. (INDIA-KASHMIR/ (UPDATE 2, PIX), moved, by Fayaz Bukhari, 437 words)

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

Pitt expresses sadness over Jolie divorce filing as Hollywood power couple splits

LOS ANGELES - Actress Angelina Jolie files for divorce from actor Brad Pitt, her husband of two years and romantic partner since 2005, her attorney says, signaling end of one of Hollywood's more glamorous and powerful couples. (PEOPLE-JOLIE/PITT (UPDATE 6, TV, PIX), moving shortly, by Alex Dobuzinskis and Piya Sinha-Roy, 700 words)

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