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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…
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Federal task force kills Portland shooting suspect at arrest
Japan bracing for dangerously powerful typhoon
TOKYO (AP) — Japan is bracing for a dangerously powerful typhoon approaching its southern regions this weekend on the heels of an earlier storm that injured dozens of people in the country and on the Korean Peninsu…
The Latest: Madrid expands restrictions to indoor gatherings
MADRID — The Madrid regional government is further restricting family reunions and social gatherings to curb a sharp spike in coronavirus cases just as schools are set to reopen.
Police: 4 found dead after shooting in Ontario home
OSHAWA, Ontario (AP) — Police say four people have been found dead in a home east of Toronto after an early morning shooting.
Locusts now threatening parts of southern Africa, UN says
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Locusts are threatening another part of Africa, with up to 7 million people in the southern region facing further food insecurity, the United Nations said Friday.
Prague, Taipei deepen ties as controversial Czech visit ends
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The mayors of Prague and Taipei announced new areas of cooperation for the two sister cities, including orchestra tours, on Friday as a Czech delegation concluded a weeklong visit to Taiwan th…
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AP Interview: Mahathir sees new role as powerbroker
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — At 95, former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad isn't yet done with politics.
Greek FM heads to UN amid tense standoff with Turkey
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s foreign minister is heading to New York for talks with the United Nations secretary general, amid escalating tensions with Turkey over maritime boundaries.
World shares mixed after sell-off on Wall Street
European shares opened higher on Friday and U.S. futures bounced back after a day of losses in Asia.
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President Trump urges Iran to spare life of popular wrestler
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — President Donald Trump has urged Iran not to execute a popular wrestler who authorities say killed a man during 2018 anti-government rallies.
Aide: Berlusconi, with COVID, now in hospital as precaution
ROME (AP) — Former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi, who has history of heart and other medical problems, was admitted to a Milan hospital early Friday as a precaution to monitor his coronavirus infection, a top a…
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The Latest: Senator says Berlusconi admitted to hospital
ROME — A senator who is a top aide to Silvio Berlusconi said the former premier was admitted to a Milan hospital early Friday as a precaution to monitor his coronavirus infection.