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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…
French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Lebanon to offer support after massive explosion
BEIRUT (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Lebanon to offer support after massive explosion.
The Latest: Britain sending Royal Navy ship to help Beirut
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local):
Calls for justice in Black suspect's death in North Carolina
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) — Demonstrators held a vigil in North Carolina to demand justice for a Black man who died days after his arrest following the release of body camera videos that showed the man struggling wi…
U.N. says tens of thousands affected by floods in Sudan
CAIRO (AP) — Seasonal torrential rains have wreaked havoc on houses and infrastructure across Sudan, affecting more than 50,000 people, the United Nations said.
World shares mixed as investors watch talks on US stimulus
Stocks were mixed in Europe and Asia on Thursday as investors watched to see if lawmakers will come ahead with fresh stimulus for a U.S. economy struggling with shutdowns as new coronavirus outbreaks flare.
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1 dead, 5 missing as boats overturn in S. Korea floodwaters
One person died and five others are missing after their boats capsized in floodwaters in South Korea on Thursday following incessant torrential rains, officials said.
Canadian citizen sentenced to death in China on drug charge
BEIJING (AP) — China has sentenced a Canadian citizen to death on charges of manufacturing the drug ketamine amid heightened tension between the two countries.
Cyprus, France to boost defense ties under cooperation deal
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus on Thursday said it would work with France to procure and develop arms and jointly train military personnel as part of a defense cooperation agreement.
China sentences Canadian to death on charges of making the drug ketamine amid heightened tension between two countries
BEIJING (AP) — China sentences Canadian to death on charges of making the drug ketamine amid heightened tension between two countries.
Lebanese clear blast rubble from roads around cratered port
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanese army bulldozers plowed through wreckage to reopen roads around Beirut's demolished port Thursday, a day after the government pledged to investigate this week's devastating explosion and place…
The Latest: French presidency says Macron arriving in Beirut
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local):
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New lockdown ratchets up economic pain in Australian city
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A bright side for plant nurseries of Melbourne’s first pandemic stay-at-home order was that many householders took the time to garden. But the latest lockdown in Australia’s second-large…
The Latest: Virus cases on Norwegian cruise ship reach 53
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The number of people on a Norwegian cruise ship who have tested positive for the coronavirus has reached 53.