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Portugal great Ronaldo fails to score in a surprising 1-1 draw against Congo at the World Cup
HOUSTON (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo delivered a pretty forgettable performance in the first match of his sixth World …
Kashmiri activists rally in Pakistan, demand referendum
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Dozens of Kashmiri activists rallied in Pakistan's capital Tuesday to urge the United Nations to ensure Kashmir's right to self-determination under a decades-old resolution on the disputed region.
It's lockdown No. 3 for England, at least six weeks at home
LONDON (AP) — England is entering a third national lockdown that will last at least six weeks, as authorities struggle to stem a surge in COVID-19 infections that threatens to overwhelm hospitals around the U.K.
Stocks turn lower as virus cases rise, countries lock down
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares turned lower on Tuesday as more countries imposed restrictions on businesses and public life to cope with a stubborn increase in coronavirus infections.
The Latest: Polls open for key Senate runoffs in Georgia
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Former head of China state asset firm sentenced to death
BEIJING (AP) — The former head of state-owned China Huarong Asset Management Co. Ltd. was sentenced to death Tuesday for bribe taking in one of the harshest punishments for economic crimes in recent years.
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Decision day in Georgia with Senate majority at stake
Niger has 3 days of mourning over deadly attack
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Niger will hold three days of national mourning after an attack on two villages in the nation’s southwest that killed more than 100 civilians, the government said.
The Latest: Danes: Up to 6-week delay OK for 2nd shot
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Danish health authorities will allow a wait of up to six weeks before administering a second dose of a coronavirus vaccine, but say the original guidelines of waiting only three to four weeks …
Where is Jack Ma, China's e-commerce pioneer?
BEIJING (AP) — China’s best-known entrepreneur, e-commerce billionaire Jack Ma, made his fortune by taking big risks.
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Iran government spokesman, asked about seized tanker, calls South Korea 'hostage taker' over frozen $7 billion in assets
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran government spokesman, asked about seized tanker, calls South Korea 'hostage taker' over frozen $7 billion in assets.
Dog found alive raises hopes in deadly Norway landslide
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A small dog was found alive in the rubble of the deadly landslide that swept away homes in a Norwegian village, raising hopes for rescuers who are still searching for three missing people…