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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…
Alarm over new virus outbreaks as India cases pass 1 million
MITO, Japan (AP) — New coronavirus outbreaks, even in places as far flung as China’s western Xinjiang region, are prompting worldwide moves to guard against the pandemic, as the number of confirmed cases globally a…
Mandela biggest influence for Africa's youth, survey says
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Former South African President Nelson Mandela's fight for freedom and human rights makes him the most influential person among Africa's youth, according to a survey conducted across the continen…
UK's Johnson preps for new COVID wave but eyes more opening
LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced 3 billion pounds ($3.8 billion) in funding on Friday to help the country’s health service cope with a possible second wave of the coronavirus this winter.
Israel to shut down on weekends in response to virus surge
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel announced sweeping new restrictions on Friday in response to a new surge in coronavirus cases, including weekend closures of many businesses and limiting restaurants to takeout and delivery.
Blaze at pier at English resort of Blackpool under control
LONDON (AP) — Firefighters have put out an overnight blaze at one of the piers in the northwest England seaside resort of Blackpool.
Civil rights veteran Rev. C.T. Vivian dead at 95
ATLANTA (AP) — The Rev. C.T. Vivian, a civil rights veteran who worked alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and served as head of the organization co-founded by the civil rights icon, has died.
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The Latest: 2 US diplomats among new virus cases in Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — Two U.S. diplomats are among five new cases of coronavirus in Cambodia announced Friday by health officials.
Internet disrupted in Iran province as police disperse rally
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Police dispersed protesters in southwestern Iran angry over the Islamic Republic's anemic economy amid a U.S. sanctions campaign, a news report said on Friday, and internet access…
Far apart: EU leaders hold budget summit in pandemic times
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders acknowledged Friday they are about as far apart from reaching a deal on an unprecedented 1.85 trillion euro ($2.1 trillion) EU budget and virus recovery fund as the seating di…
The Latest: Israel reimposes sweeping virus restrictions
JERUSALEM — Israel has reimposed sweeping restrictions in response to a new surge in coronavirus cases, including weekend closures of many businesses and the limiting of all restaurants to takeout and delivery.
Quake hits remote part of Papua New Guinea; no casualties
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A strong, deep earthquake shook inland Papua New Guinea on Friday, and officials said there were no immediate reports of casualties or major damage.
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China's mighty Yangtze nears crest again, new floods feared
BEIJING (AP) — Engorged with more heavy rains, China’s mighty Yangtze River is cresting again, bringing fears of further destruction as seasonal floods that already have left more than 140 people dead or missing ha…
India's Health Ministry says the country has surpassed 1 million cases of the coronavirus
NEW DELHI (AP) — India's Health Ministry says the country has surpassed 1 million cases of the coronavirus.