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The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday
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Lebanon Parliament meets after blast, government resignation
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon's Parliament met Thursday in the first session since the tragic explosion last week that changed the face of the capital and forced the government to resign.
Greece welcomes French boost as tension rises in east Med
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's prime minister warmly thanked France Thursday for boosting its military presence in the eastern Mediterranean, where Greek and Turkish warships are closely shadowing each other over a…
German coronavirus tests backlog: 900 positive not yet told
BERLIN (AP) — Thousands of travelers tested for coronavirus on their way into Germany were left wondering Thursday whether they were infected after Bavarian officials said 900 positive results from the last two wee…
Experts warn Spain is losing the 2nd round in virus fight
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Not two months after battling back the coronavirus, Spain’s hospitals have started seeing patients who are struggling to breathe returning to their wards.
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Belarus: Hundreds form 'lines of solidarity' with protesters
MINSK, Belarus (AP) — Hundreds of people were back on the streets of Belarus' capital on Thursday morning in a show of solidarity with protests against an election many say was rigged to extend the rule of the coun…
Hong Kong media tycoon relieved he wasn't sent to China
HONG KONG (AP) — Jimmy Lai had just finished his morning exercise and was catching up on the news when the police arrived.
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Greece thanks France for pledge to boost forces in east Med
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece's prime minister warmly thanked France Thursday for its pledge to boost its military presence in the eastern Mediterranean, where Greek and Turkish warships are closely shadowing each o…
China extends anti-dumping tariff on Indian optical fiber
BEIJING (AP) — China’s Commerce Ministry said Thursday it has extended punitive tariffs on Indian optical fiber products for five years.
Israel successfully tests advanced missile defense system
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's Defense Ministry said Thursday it conducted a successful test of the country’s advanced missile defense system against long-range ballistic attacks.
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