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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…
The Latest: Lockdowns imposed in several British cities
LONDON — Local lockdowns are being imposed in several British cities where confirmed coronavirus infections have risen sharply.
Mom's remains go missing after being mailed to wrong address
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — A Kentucky woman is sending out what she calls an “urgent plea” after a box containing her mother's cremated remains went missing after she mailed it to her sister in Florida.
Media rights group denounces arrest of Pakistani journalist
ISLAMABAD (AP) — An international media rights group on Friday voiced concern over the brief arrest of a Pakistani journalist this week for allegedly carrying weapons while reporting on a court case in the capital,…
Giant rat wins animal hero award for sniffing out landmines
LONDON (AP) — A rat has for the first time won a British charity's top civilian award for animal bravery, receiving the honor for searching out unexploded landmines in Cambodia.
Global stocks turn lower, with S&P facing 4th week of losses
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares and Wall Street futures turned lower on Friday, meaning U.S. stocks could fall for a fourth consecutive week as investors worry about the economic impact of a resurgence in virus cases an…
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Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Friday, September 25, 2020
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Lawyer says Trump victory in Nov will be worse for Assange
LONDON (AP) — A lawyer for Julian Assange said Friday that the WikiLeaks founder’s situation will be worse if President Donald Trump is re-elected in November than if Democrat rival Joe Biden wins.
Madrid resists government pressure to extend soft lockdown
MADRID (AP) — Authorities in Madrid are expanding restrictions on movement to another eight areas of the Spanish capital, which is leading the country’s coronavirus contagion curve, despite a recommendation from th…
Terror probe opened after 2 wounded in Paris knife attack
PARIS (AP) — French terrorism authorities are investigating a knife attack that wounded at least two people Friday near the former offices of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in Paris, authorities said. A susp…
2 wounded in knife attack in Paris, suspect arrested
PARIS (AP) — At least two people were wounded in a knife attack Friday near the former offices of the satirical newspaper Charlie Hebdo in Paris, police said Friday. A suspect has been arrested.
'Hotel Rwanda' hero admits backing rebels, denies violence
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — The man portrayed as a hero in the movie “Hotel Rwanda” has admitted in court that he backed a rebel group, but denied that he supported any violence or killings.
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Paris police : 4 wounded in knife attack near ex-Charlie Hebdo offices, 2 assailants on the run
PARIS (AP) — Paris police : 4 wounded in knife attack near ex-Charlie Hebdo offices, 2 assailants on the run.
Japan Catholic Church sued for damages in alleged sex abuse
TOKYO (AP) — A woman has filed a suit against the Roman Catholic Church in Japan alleging that a priest raped her four decades ago, as the church's unfolding worldwide sexual abuse crisis gradually reaches Japan.