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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…
The Latest: Laura still a dangerous Category 2 hurricane
The Latest on Hurricane Laura:
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1st group of Burundian refugees returning home from Rwanda
KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Nearly 500 Burundian refugees living in Rwanda began their journey back to their home country Thursday, the first group to return after five years in exile following deadly political violence …
West Africa tells Mali's junta to install interim government
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — West Africa's leaders have demanded that Mali's ruling military junta put in place an interim government, headed by a civilian or retired military officer, that would last no longer than one yea…
The Latest: WHO warns of risk of young infecting the old
GENEVA — The World Health Organization’s chief for Europe has warned COVID-19 is a “tornado with a long tail” and says increased case counts among young people could ultimately passed on to more vulnerable older pe…
National Hurricane Center says Laura has weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves deeper into Louisiana
MIAMI (AP) — National Hurricane Center says Laura has weakened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moves deeper into Louisiana.
China intercepts boat with activists suspected on board
HONG KONG (AP) — Chinese authorities have arrested at least 10 people, including a Hong Kong pro-democracy activist, after its coast guard intercepted a speedboat believed to be heading to Taiwan, media reports sai…
Belarus leader accuses neighbors of waging "hybrid war"
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Belarus' authoritarian president on Thursday accused the country's neighbors of waging a “hybrid war” against the ex-Soviet nation, as the authorities have continued their efforts to stem week…
The Latest: Still too early to assess Hurricane Laura damage
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China criticizes US sanctions over South China Sea buildup
BEIJING (AP) — China on Thursday accused the United States of violating international law by imposing sanctions on officials and companies involved in Beijing’s military buildup in the disputed South China Sea, but…
Laura, now a Category 2 hurricane, still extremely dangerous
LAKE ARTHUR, La. (AP) — Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast for hours with ferocious wind, torrential rains and rising seawater as it roared ashore over southwestern Louisiana near the Texas border early Thursda…
France warns Lebanon risks collapse after explosion, crisis
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon is in such a deep political and economic crisis the country risks collapsing altogether, France’s foreign minister said Thursday, ahead of the French president's visit to the country next week.
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Laura slams Louisiana coast with fierce wind, surging sea
Pompeo ends Mideast trip with visit to Oman's new sultan
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday visited Oman's new sultan, the last stop on a Mideast trip that sought to build on an American-brokered deal to have Israel and the…
Global stocks lower ahead of U.S. Fed chair's speech
BEIJING (AP) — Global stock markets and U.S. futures declined Thursday as investors looked ahead to a speech by the U.S. Federal Reserve chairman.