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Xinhua world news summary at 1600 GMT, Oct. 9

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Yemen's former President Ali Abdullah Saleh called on his followers and armed forces to carry out more retaliatory armed attacks against Saudi Arabia on Sunday. (Yemen-Former President-Saudi Arabia)

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KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian police have arrested 16 individuals suspected of terrorist activities, including a group that has pledged allegiance to a Malaysian Islamic State (IS) member in Syria. (Malaysia-Terrorists-Arrests)

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ADDIS ABABA -- The Council of Ministers of Ethiopia has declared a six-month state of emergency effective from October 8, to reverse the danger posed by forces working in collaboration with foreign enemies to undermine the safety of the people and security and stability of the country, reported the Ethiopian News Agency. (Ethiopia-Emergency State)

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NEW DELHI -- At least two people were killed and over two dozen injured Sunday during a stampede at a political rally in northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, officials said. (India-Stampede)

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RAMALLAH -- The Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) claimed responsibility for the shooting in Jerusalem on Sunday that killed two Israelis and wounding five others. (Palestine-Hamas-Shooting)

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ANKARA -- Nine soldiers and eight civilians were killed when outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants staged a car bomb attack targeting a military post in the southeastern province of Hakkari, the Hakkari Governor's Office announced. (Turkey-PKK-Car Bomb) Endi