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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…
UK inks Japan trade deal in principle just as EU talks sour
LONDON (AP) — The U.K. secured its first major post-Brexit trade deal on Friday after signing an agreement with Japan just as discussions with the European Union appeared to be teetering on the brink of collapse.
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UN expert: Pandemic's worst impacts on poverty yet to come
GENEVA (AP) — The United Nations independent expert on poverty is warning that the worst impacts from the coronavirus pandemic on poverty are yet to come, and that measures taken by governments to protect people so…
Rights group asserts 'Hotel Rwanda' hero was forcibly taken
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Paul Rusesabagina sounded strained. The man who inspired the film “Hotel Rwanda” for saving people from genocide but is now accused of terrorism in Rwanda was speaking to his family for the firs…
Beirut fire brought under control after terrifying nation
BEIRUT (AP) — White smoke rose from the smoldering wreckage of Beirut's port on Friday hours after firefighters extinguished a huge fire that terrified the city’s residents five weeks after a massive blast killed n…
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UK recovery continues but risks loom, notably over Brexit
LONDON (AP) — The British economy recouped further lost ground during July after a swath of coronavirus restrictions on businesses were lifted, official figures showed Friday. However, it still has to make up aroun…
Asian shares mixed after another Wall Street tech sell-off
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mixed Friday following a selloff of technology shares on Wall Street.
UK recovery continues but way to go to recoup virus losses
LONDON (AP) — The British economy recouped some further lost ground during July after a swath of coronavirus restrictions were eased. However, it still has to make up around half the output lost at the peak of the …
The Latest: Czech Republic coronavirus cases spike again
PRAGUE — The number of people infected with the coronavirus is surging in the Czech Republic, setting a record for the second time this week.
Pompeo says Afghan negotiations likely to be 'contentious'
ISLAMABAD (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Friday the much anticipated negotiations between Afghanistan’s warring parties are likely to be “contentious” but stressed that they are the only way forw…
Explosions occur at Jordanian military munitions depot
ZARQA, Jordan (AP) — Several explosions occurred early Friday in a Jordanian military base warehouse where unsuitable mortar bombs were being dismantled, authorities said.
COVID beds fill up as virus pressure builds in Marseille
MARSEILLE, France (AP) — All five intensive care beds dedicated to COVID patients are in use at the Laveran Military Training Hospital in Marseille, and its doctors are bracing for more.
US remembers 9/11 as pandemic changes tribute traditions
NEW YORK (AP) — Americans commemorated 9/11 on Friday as a new national crisis — the coronavirus pandemic — reconfigured anniversary ceremonies and a presidential campaign carved a path through the observances.
Trump revels in packed Michigan crowd amid book fallout
FREELAND, Mich. (AP) — Reeling from another crisis of his own making, President Donald Trump tried to refocus attention on his Democratic rival at a rally in battleground Michigan Thursday as he pushed to move past…