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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…
Iranian TV: British Iranian dual national faces new charge
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — A British Iranian dual national held in Tehran in an internationally criticized espionage case faces a new charge, Iranian state television announced Tuesday, raising fears she could be forced t…
The Latest: Retiree in Austria gets U.S. virus relief check
BERLIN -- A retiree in Austria says he received a U.S. government coronavirus relief check for $1,200, despite not having lived in America for over half a century.
Model diplomacy: Israeli waves flag in UAE pajama photoshoot
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — It wasn't Camp David or the White House lawn, but for a brief, breezy moment on Tuesday, the Israeli flag fluttered alongside the four-colored banner of the United Arab Emirates o…
Officers capture 1 of 2 fugitives after Georgia deputy shot
DALTON, Ga. (AP) — Law officers have apprehended one of two Texas fugitives wanted after a Georgia deputy was shot during a traffic stop, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Tuesday.
Italy's premier urges Lebanon to form Cabinet, start reforms
BEIRUT (AP) — Italy's prime minister said Tuesday his country will support Lebanon’s economic and social growth, expressing hopes that a new government is formed quickly — one that would start the reconstruction pr…
You've goat to be kidding: Farm animal eats up police papers
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A Georgia sheriff's deputy delivering civil papers returned to her patrol vehicle to find an eager — and hungry — new driver.
UK virus concerns mount following big increase in new cases
LONDON (AP) — The British government faced pressure Tuesday to act fast to keep a lid on coronavirus infections after a sharp spike in new cases across the U.K. over recent days stoked concerns about the pandemic's…
Uganda seeks to register online bloggers ahead of election
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Authorities in Uganda say bloggers and others publishing or broadcasting online must register with authorities, drawing criticism from some who see it as an attack on free speech ahead of nex…
Hopes muted as EU, UK talk again about post-Brexit ties
LONDON (AP) — The U.K.’s chief negotiator in post-Brexit trade talks called for “more realism” from the European Union before the start Tuesday of another round of discussions between the two sides.
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World markets mixed, US futures slip after holiday weekend
TOKYO (AP) — European stocks mostly edged lower on Tuesday after small gains in Asia, while Wall Street appeared set to slip when it reopens after the Labor Day long weekend.
Shark kills surfer on Australia's Gold Coast tourist strip
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A shark fatally mauled a surfer on Tuesday on Australia’s Gold Coast city tourist strip in a rare attack off a beach protected by shark netting, officials said.
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UN rights office seeks probe of reported Navalny poisoning
GENEVA (AP) — The office of the U.N. human rights chief is calling on the Russian government to carry out or cooperate with an independent investigation of the reported poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei…