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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 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.
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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.
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.
The Latest: Australia to donate $1.4 million to Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local):
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…
The Latest: Germany ready to send SAR experts to Beirut
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local):
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Lebanese confront devastation after massive Beirut explosion
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…
The Latest: Flag at half-staff at tribunal on Hariri killing
BEIRUT (AP) — The Latest on the explosion in Beirut (all times local):
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…
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.
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.
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…