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The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday
The best offense. The best defense. The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel…
Oman's new sultan quietly makes his mark as challenges loom
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — When Oman's ruler of a half century died without an heir apparent, brief fears of turmoil ended with the quick announcement of a new sultan in this nation on the eastern edge of t…
Clash among migrants in Bosnia kills 2, injures 18
SARAJEVO, Bosnia-Herzegovina (AP) — Two people were killed and 18 others were hurt in a clash among migrants in the northwestern part of the country, Bosnian police said Thursday.
The Latest: Rolls-Royce to sell shares as virus cuts travel
LONDON — Rolls-Royce Holdings plans to raise 2 billion pounds ($2.6 billion) by selling shares to existing investors after airlines around the world cut flights in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, slashing revenu…
The Latest: Millions of Chinese travel locally for holidays
BEIJING — Tens of millions of Chinese are traveling during the combined National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, amid continued masking and other safety requirements aimed at preventing new virus outbreaks in…
25 years after UN women's meeting, equality remains distant
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — One by one, leaders and ministers from over 100 nations admitted that 25 years after the adoption of a road map to achieve equality for women not a single country has reached that goal — and m…
AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT
Trump in 'quarantine process' after top aide gets COVID-19
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Suicide bomber kills 9 at checkpoint in south Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — An Afghan official says at least nine people including four civilians were killed when a suicide car bomber attacked a military checkpoint in southern Afghanistan.
The Latest: Singapore to allow travelers from more countries
SINGAPORE -- Singapore will allow entry to travelers from Vietnam and Australia, excluding its coronavirus hot spot Victoria state, beginning next week.
AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT
Trump in 'quarantine process' after top aide gets COVID-19
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Hundreds of migrants set out from Honduras amid pandemic
SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras (AP) — Hundreds of migrants began walking Wednesday night from this city in northern Honduras toward the Guatemala border, testing a well-trod migration route now in times of the novel coro…
7 injured in drive-by shooting at Milwaukee funeral home
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Seven people were shot and wounded Wednesday in an apparent drive-by shooting outside a Milwaukee funeral home, the city's mayor said.
In NYC and LA, returning pupils face battery of virus tests
The two largest school districts in the U.S. are rolling out ambitious and costly plans to test students and staff for the coronavirus, bidding to help keep school buildings open amid a rise in infections among the…
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US Forecast for Friday, October 2, 2020