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Gas prices climb across WA through April
MOSES LAKE — Gas prices across Washington continued their upward trajectory throughout April, mirroring national v…
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…
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UN urges end to attacks on schools, especially in Africa
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. Security Council on Thursday urged warring parties in all conflicts to immediately stop attacking schools and teachers and reaffirmed Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ call for glob…
North Carolina deputy shot to death; suspect killed
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A suspect in a vehicle break-in fatally shot a deputy before the suspect was killed by other officers during an early morning encounter, a North Carolina sheriff said Thursday.
Syria reports Israeli airstrike near northern city of Aleppo
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Israeli warplanes fired missiles on suburbs of the northern city of Aleppo early Friday, Syrian state media said, amid increased airstrikes on Syria in recent weeks. There were no immediate r…
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Young protesters force Nepal to better manage virus crisis
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — On a sunny June day in Nepal, hundreds of young people in face masks stood a meter apart behind the barbed-wire barricades and rows of riot police guarding the prime minister's residence, sh…