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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…
Vietnam reports more than 2 dozen new cases, 3rd death
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam reported more than two dozen new cases of the coronavirus on Saturday, while a third person died of COVID-19 complications a day after the country reported its first-ever death from th…
Airlines, unions pin hopes for more payroll cash on politics
With tens of thousands of airline workers facing layoffs this fall, labor groups are pushing Congress for more federal money to keep them on the payroll until next spring.
France starts testing travelers from 16 nations for virus
PARIS (AP) — Travelers entering France from 16 countries where the coronavirus is circulating widely are having to undergo virus tests upon arrival at French airports and ports.
Biden eyes major foreign policy shifts if he wins
WASHINGTON (AP) — Should former Vice President Joe Biden win the White House in November, America will likely be in for a foreign policy about-face as Biden reverses, dismantles or severely curtails many of Preside…
Iran says it detains leader of California-based exile group
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran on Saturday said it detained an Iranian-American leader of a little-known California-based militant opposition group for allegedly planning a 2008 attack on a mosque that killed 14 people a…
Global Forecast-Celsius
Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Saturday, August 1, 2020
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Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Saturday, August 1, 2020
Emirati nuclear plant successfully starts up first reactor
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates successfully started up its first reactor, authorities said Saturday.
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Crane collapses in Indian shipyard, killing 11 workers
HYDERABAD, India (AP) — A huge crane collapsed during load testing at a government-run shipyard in southern India on Saturday, killing at least 11 workers, a district administrator said.
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Mexico 3rd in global pandemic deaths, Vietnam struggles anew
The Latest: Berlin protesters rally vs virus restrictions
BERLIN — Protesters against coronavirus restrictions have gathered in Berlin for a demonstration titled “The end of the pandemic — freedom day.” It comes amid increasing concern about an upturn in infections in Ger…
The Nation's Weather
The Nation's Weather for Sunday, August 2, 2020
DC releases police footage from 2018 deaths of 3 Black men
WASHINGTON (AP) — Under pressure from the D.C. Council, Washington's Metropolitan Police Department on Friday released long-sought body camera and security footage from the 2018 deaths of three young Black men in 2…
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