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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…
Sources: US stops ex Colombia warlord's deportation to Italy
MIAMI (AP) — The Trump administration has blocked the scheduled removal of a former Colombian paramilitary boss to Italy and now intends to deport him to his South American homeland, where he’s been found responsib…
Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, a senior leader of the opposition Congress party, dies at age 84.
NEW DELHI (AP) — Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee, a senior leader of the opposition Congress party, dies at age 84.
Family settles lawsuit over death of trans woman in NYC jail
NEW YORK (AP) — The family of a transgender woman with epilepsy who
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Alaska villagers use vehicles to light runway for medevac
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Residents of a remote Alaska village scrambled just before midnight to help save the life of a child, jumping into their vehicles to light up a pitch-black runway as a medical transport plane …
Sudan, rebel alliance reach deal in ongoing peace efforts
JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — Sudan’s transitional authorities and a rebel alliance signed a peace deal on Monday following months of tortuous negotiations aimed at ending the country’s decades-long civil wars, but othe…
German president condemns far-right protest in Berlin
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's president on Monday condemned an attempt by far-right protesters to storm the country's parliament building over the weekend, accusing other demonstrators who watched on of complicity with t…
First commercial passenger flight from Israel to the United Arab Emirates lands in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — First commercial passenger flight from Israel to the United Arab Emirates lands in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi.
Diplomat tapped to be PM vows reforms in crisis-hit Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's prime minister-designate on Monday called for a new government to be formed “in record time,” pledging to speed up the investigation into the massive Beirut explosion and implement reforms a…
First direct Israel-UAE flight lands in Abu Dhabi amid deal
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Star of David-adorned El Al plane flew from Israel to the United Arab Emirates on Monday, carrying a high-ranking American and Israeli delegation to Abu Dhabi in the first-e…
India's top court lets off lawyer who criticized judiciary
NEW DELHI (AP) — In a surprise ruling Monday, India’s top court ordered a prominent lawyer only to pay a fine of 1 rupee (less than 2 cents) after his conviction in a highly watched criminal contempt case sparked a…
Chinese-born Australian CCTV journalist detained in China
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A Chinese-born Australian journalist for CGTN, the English-language channel of China Central Television, has been detained in China, Australia's government said Monday.
Greece: Wildfire blackens gate of ancient fortified city
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Monuments at the archaeological site of Mycenae have not been damaged by a wildfire that swept through the area, despite blackening the entrance to the ancient citadel, Greece's culture minist…
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Diplomat appointed to form new government in crisis-hit Lebanon, says he hopes to implement major reforms
BEIRUT (AP) — Diplomat appointed to form new government in crisis-hit Lebanon, says he hopes to implement major reforms.