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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…
How the Black Lives Matter generation remembers John Lewis
Of all the ways that John Lewis influenced American life and politics, his indelible impact on young people may be among the most enduring. From student activist to elder statesman, Lewis continually
Iranian FM visits Baghdad, ahead of Iraqi PM trip to Riyadh
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iran's foreign minister on Sunday stressed that Iran-Iraq relations would not be “shaken” ahead of the Iraqi prime minister's planned visit this week to regional rival Saudi Arabia.
The Latest: Pope reassures those struggling with virus
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis is assuring his closeness to all those grappling with COVID-19 and its “economic and social consequences.”
Spanish novelist Juan Marsé dies at 87
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — The literary agency of Juan Marsé says the Spanish novelist has died. He was 87.
Police pelted with bottles in Frankfurt clashes, 39 arrested
BERLIN (AP) — German police officers were pelted with bottles to applause from a large crowd after they tried to end a brawl in central Frankfurt early Sunday, leading to clashes that ended with 39 arrests, the cit…
27 Islamic State suspects held in Turkey as attacks planned
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish police have detained 27 people in Istanbul over suspected links to the Islamic State group Sunday, state-run media said Sunday.
Japan rocket carrying UAE Mars probe ready for Monday launch
TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese H-IIA rocket carrying a United Arab Emirates Mars spacecraft has been placed on the launch pad for Monday's scheduled liftoff for the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission, officials sai…
EU summit drags into 3rd day amid splits on virus fund
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders remained fundamentally divided for a third day Sunday over an unprecedented 1.85 trillion-euro ($2.1 trillion) EU budget and coronavirus recovery fund, and German Chancellor A…
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The Latest: Hong Kong tightens anti-coronavirus measures
HONG KONG — Hong Kong is tightening anti-coronavirus measures following a recent surge in cases. The wearing of masks will be mandatory in all public places and nonessential civil servants will again work from home.
Virus deaths top 600,000 and Hong Kong warns of resurgence
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The number of people around the world who have died as a result of the coronavirus has passed the 600,000 mark as countries from the U.S. to South Africa to India struggle to contain infections.…
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Russian ambassador rejects virus vaccine hacking claims
LONDON (AP) — Russia’s ambassador to Britain has rejected allegations that his country’s intelligence services sought to steal information about a coronavirus vaccine.
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EU leaders meet for 3rd day on budget, coronavirus fund
BRUSSELS (AP) — Marathon European Union talks to agree an unprecedented 1.85 trillion-euro ($2.1 trillion) EU budget and coronavirus recovery fund entered a third day Sunday with German Chancellor Angela Merkel war…