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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…
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Trump says virus in US will get worse before it gets better
Uganda's Bobi Wine, urging unity, launches presidential bid
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan activist Bobi Wine has launched a new political party ahead of a presidential election in which he hopes to be the face of a united opposition against the country's long-time leader.
Tropical depression near tropical storm strength in Atlantic
MIAMI (AP) — A tropical depression in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean is close to tropical storm strength, though forecasters weren't predicting a landfall location.
Powerful 7.8 quake hits Alaska isles; tsunami threat over
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — A powerful 7.8 earthquake struck the Alaska Peninsula late Tuesday, triggering a tsunami warning that sent residents fleeing to higher ground before it was called off without any damaging w…
Tokyo head: Olympics not possible under current conditions
TOKYO (AP) — The delayed Tokyo Olympics could not be held next year if conditions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic continue as they are, the president of the organizing committee said Wednesday.
Pompeo meeting Danish leaders, likely to discuss pipeline
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrived in Denmark on Wednesday for meetings with the country's leaders that are likely to address the construction of a disputed gas pipeline which Wa…
The Latest: Iran says 138 medical professionals among dead
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran says 138 health care professionals have died so far while battling the coronavirus pandemic.
World shares turn lower as virus caseloads rise
MITO, Japan (AP) — World shares were mostly lower on Wednesday on renewed worries over surging coronavirus caseloads in many countries.
Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says tsunami warning for Alaska has been canceled
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Pacific Tsunami Warning Center says tsunami warning for Alaska has been canceled.
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The Latest: December Nobel Prize banquet in Sweden canceled
STOCKHOLM — The Nobel Foundation, which manages the prestigious Nobel Prizes, says it has canceled the traditional December banquet at the Stockholm City Hall due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Taiwan says China sending planes near island almost daily
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China is sending military planes near Taiwan with increasing frequency in what appears to be a stepping up of its threat to use force to take control of the island, Taiwan's foreign minister s…
South African anti-apartheid icon Andrew Mlangeni dies at 95
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African anti-apartheid icon Andrew Mlangeni, the last remaining survivor of the historic Rivonia Trial that sentenced activists like Nelson Mandela to life imprisonment, has died at age 95…
The Latest: Thailand to let in laborers to ease shortage
BANGKOK — Faced with labor shortage in construction and agriculture, Thailand has agreed to let in about 120,000 migrant workers from Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos in the next phase of easing coronavirus restrictions.
Zimbabwean journalist, opposition figure appear at court
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — A Zimbabwean journalist known for exposing alleged government corruption appeared in court on Wednesday alongside an opposition politician with whom he is accused of conspiring to mobilize a…