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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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Saudi Arabia to allow 'all countries' to fly over its skies
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia says it will allow flights “from all countries” to cross its skies to reach the United Arab Emirates.
German police raid 50 homes in child porn investigation
BERLIN (AP) — A thousand police officers in Germany raided the homes of 50 people as part of a nationwide crackdown on the online sharing and distribution of child pornography, Cologne police said Wednesday.
Flash floods triggered by rain kill 15 people in NW Pakistan
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Flash floods triggered by heavy rains killed 15 people and damaged scores of houses in Pakistan's scenic northwestern Swat Valley, a spokesman said Wednesday, as rescuers assisted resident…
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Trump visits Kenosha, calls violence 'domestic terrorism'
The Latest: Pope holds first public audience in months
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has held his first public general audience after a pause of nearly six months due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Thailand's king reconciles with ousted consort
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s king has reconciled with his royal consort, whom he stripped of her titles last year after accusing her of seeking to undermine his official wife, the country’s queen.
After blasting Trump on violence, Biden now turns to schools
Joe Biden plans to hammer President Donald Trump on Wednesday for not helping the nation’s schools reopen safely during the coronavirus pandemic, as the Democratic challenger tries to keep the spotlight on the Repu…
Strong rains hit southern Japan as Koreas ready for typhoon
TOKYO (AP) — An offshore typhoon brought torrents of rain to southern Japan on Wednesday as it headed to the Korean Peninsula, while another storm in the Pacific grew stronger.
Global shares mostly higher, cheered by US economic data
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly higher Wednesday as investors were encouraged by positive U.S. economic data, even while the coronavirus pandemic has regions around the world battling recessions.
New Taiwan passports to emphasize distinction with China
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan plans to issue new passports emphasizing its independent identity and downgrading connections with China.
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UN says new polio outbreak in Sudan caused by oral vaccine
LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization says a new polio outbreak in Sudan is linked to an ongoing vaccine-sparked epidemic in Chad — a week after the U.N. health agency declared the African continent free of t…
Toy maker Lego sees solid sales boost despite coronavirus
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Danish toy company Lego saw its half-year sales rise solidly despite headwinds posed by the coronavirus pandemic, as it benefited from long-term investments in e-commerce and product inno…