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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…
Former concentration camp guard convicted in Germany
BERLIN (AP) — A German court on Thursday convicted a 93-year-old former SS private of being an accessory to murder at the Stutthof concentration camp, where he served as a guard in the final months of World War II.…
Criminal suspect takes police chief hostage in Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A criminal suspect brandishing a hand grenade has abducted a senior police officer in central Ukraine and fled, officials said Thursday.
The Latest: Hong Kong reports 1-day high of 118 new cases
HONG KONG — Hong Kong’s coronavirus infections hit a record high on Thursday with 118 new cases.
UK ambassador defends reputation amid racist remark claims
LONDON (AP) — America’s ambassador to the UK has taken to Twitter to defend his reputation, rejecting allegations that he made insensitive remarks on race and gender.
AP Explains: Hagia Sophia's history of conflict and faith
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to join hundreds of worshippers Friday for the first Muslim prayers at the Hagia Sophia in 86 years, after a controversial high court ruling…
Israeli president lashes out at government, talk of election
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's largely ceremonial president lashed out Thursday at squabbling members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's so-called unity government, beseeching them to quit bickering at a time of nat…
The Latest: 15 more nations on Switzerland's quarantine list
GENEVA — Swiss authorities have added another 15 countries, including Mexico and Luxembourg, to their list of nations facing increased risk of COVID-19 infection from which travelers entering Switzerland will be re…
Thai serial killer cremated after decades as museum display
NONTHABURI, Thailand (AP) — For decades, some Thai parents warned their naughty children that if they didn’t behave, Si Ouey would come eat their livers.
German court convicts former SS guard, 93, of being an accessory to murder at the Stutthof concentration camp
BERLIN (AP) — German court convicts former SS guard, 93, of being an accessory to murder at the Stutthof concentration camp.
The Latest: Czech Rep reports over 200 cases for 2nd day
PRAGUE — The day-to-day increase of new confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Czech Republic has surpassed 200 for the second straight day.
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Greece: Firefighters race to stop blaze during lull in wind
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Firefighters and water-dropping aircraft were fighting a blaze for a second day in southern Greece Thursday that forced evacuations and a night-long battle to save seaside homes.
The Latest: Iraq reopens airports even as cases rise
BAGHDAD — Iraq opened its airports to commercial flights following months of lockdown as part of the government’s plan to ease restrictions despite record numbers of coronavirus cases expected to exceed 100,000 thi…
French foreign minister visits Lebanon amid economic crisis
BEIRUT (AP) — French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian met with Lebanon's president Thursday at the start of his two-day visit to the Mediterranean country that is witnessing the worst economic crisis of its mode…
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