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Updated 1 month ago

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…

Updated 6 years ago
French president traveling to Lebanon after deadly explosion

PARIS (AP) — As Lebanon reeled in shock a day after the massive blast in Beirut and counted the dead, nations around the world promised it would not be alone.

Updated 6 years ago
AP News Digest 7 a.m.

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Updated 6 years ago
At least 17 killed as Bangladesh passenger boat capsizes

DHAKA, Bangladesh (AP) — A passenger boat carrying more than 40 people capsized Wednesday in a marshy wetland in northern Bangladesh, killing at least 17 people, an official said.

Updated 6 years ago
French President Emmanuel Macron is to travel to Lebanon on Thursday to offer support after massive explosion

PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron is to travel to Lebanon on Thursday to offer support after massive explosion.

Updated 6 years ago
The Latest: Australia to donate $1.4 million to Lebanon

BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local):

Updated 6 years ago
Another cruise ship in Norway stalled over virus case

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A cruise ship carrying more than 200 people docked in a Norwegian harbor Wednesday and ordered to keep everyone on board after a passenger from a previous trip tested positive for the cor…

Updated 6 years ago
The Latest: Germany ready to send SAR experts to Beirut

BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local):

Updated 6 years ago
5 Things to Know for Today

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:

Updated 6 years ago
AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EDT

Lebanese confront devastation after massive Beirut explosion

Updated 6 years ago
Tanzanian miner strikes it rich again with huge gem find

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A small-scale miner in Tanzania who had become an overnight millionaire over a month ago when he unearthed two of the biggest rough tanzanite gemstones ever found has struck it rich again, dig…

Updated 6 years ago
The Latest: Flag at half-staff at tribunal on Hariri killing

BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local):

Updated 6 years ago
Egypt, Sudan suspend talks with Ethiopia over disputed dam

CAIRO (AP) — Egypt and Sudan suspended talks with Ethiopia after it proposed linking a deal on its newly constructed reservoir and giant hydroelectric dam to a broader agreement about the Blue Nile waters that woul…

Updated 6 years ago
Global shares up amid jitters over US stimulus, China trade

BEIJING (AP) — Global markets and U.S. stock futures rose Wednesday amid investor concern about U.S. stimulus spending and a trade agreement with Beijing.

Updated 6 years ago
Heavy rains pound N. Korea, triggering worries about damage

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Torrential rains are lashing North Korea, prompting authorities to take steps to minimize damage, state media said.

Updated 6 years ago
Video suggests explosions in North Korean city near China

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A video obtained by The Associated Press shows plumes of black smoke rising from a North Korean city near the border with China amid reports that deadly explosions occurred there earlier t…