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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…
Suspected Norway spy didn't work on defense projects
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A man who is in custody in Norway suspected of spying for Russia was heading an industry project on 3D printing and had no security clearance and didn’t work on projects for the defense i…
Series of crashes leads to shutdown of Berlin highway
BERLIN (AP) — Berlin authorities said Wednesday the city's highway is still shut down after a series of crashes the previous night that were allegedly all caused by one man.
EU leaders seek to ramp up pressure on Belarus president
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders put on a show of support Wednesday for people protesting in Belarus, underlining their concern during an emergency teleconference about the country's contested presidential el…
Mali soldiers behind coup take to airwaves, promise handover
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The Malian soldiers who forced President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita to resign in a coup promised early Wednesday to organize new elections after their takeover was swiftly condemned by the internati…
Belarus challenger urges EU to support 'awakening' country
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — The Belarusian opposition leader has called on European leaders not to recognize “fraudulent elections" that extended the rule of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko and sparked unpre…
WHO warns against ‘vaccine nationalism,’ urges world leaders to share
The World Health Organization is asking leaders of its 194 member states to sign on to the COVAX Global Vaccines Facility agreement, which would commit wealthier countries to share COVID-19 inoculations with develo…
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Mali's president announces resignation after armed mutiny
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Mali’s president announced his resignation late Tuesday, just hours after armed soldiers seized him from his home in a dramatic power grab following months of protests demanding his ouster.
Insurance magnate, ex-N.C. Congress member learn sentences
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A big political donor, his consultant and a former North Carolina congressman are receiving punishments for their roles in trying to bribe the state's top insurance regulator.
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UAE connects its new nuclear power plant to electrical grid
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A nuclear power plant in the oil-rich United Arab Emirates has been connected to the country's power grid, authorities said Wednesday.
Typhoon Higos hits China, weakens to tropical storm
BEIJING (AP) — Typhoon Higos made landfall on China's southern coast on Wednesday, bringing high winds and rain as it weakened to a tropical storm.
Shares advance in Asia after S&P 500 logs all-time high
Asian shares were mostly higher Wednesday after the S&P 500 logged a fresh all-time high.
Genevieve approaches Mexico's Baja as Category 1 hurricane
CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico (AP) —