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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…
Flood warning for much of south, central and eastern China
BEIJING (AP) — China has issued a warning for mudslides and flooding across a wide swath of south, central and eastern China, with heavy rain set to strike the area into Thursday.
Crowds tear down statues, attack Wisconsin state senator
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin’s governor said Wednesday he was prepared to activate the National Guard to protect state properties after protesters outside the state Capitol tore down statues commemorating an abol…
Pope hails Zanardi's 'lesson of humanity' through disability
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis has praised Alex Zanardi as an example of strength amid adversity as the Italian auto racing champion-turned-Paralympic gold medalist recovers from a handbike crash.
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Pope prays for Mexico after powerful quake
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is praying for victims of a powerful earthquake in southern Mexico.
European lawmakers protest Israel annexation plans
JERUSALEM (AP) — More than a thousand European lawmakers have signed a joint letter protesting Israel’s planned annexation of parts of the occupied West Bank, saying such a move would “be fatal” to hopes for a peac…
Singapore PM's brother joins opposition party ahead of polls
SINGAPORE (AP) — Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's family feud has spilled into politics, with his estranged younger brother joining an opposition party ahead of general elections next month.
Iran's Rouhani warns UN agency over nuke site access demands
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s president on Wednesday warned the U.N. nuclear watchdog to expect a “stern response" from his country regarding the agency's demands for Iran to provide access to sites where Tehran is th…
Global shares mostly lower as coronavirus cases surge
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mixed Wednesday following another rally on Wall Street, tempered by fears over surging coronavirus cases in various parts of the world.
Pakistan's foreign minister warns India against attacks
MULTAN, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan's foreign minister warned neighboring India on Wednesday to refrain from launching any attacks on his country, saying that Islamabad would respond with full force if New Delhi embar…
The Latest: France rushes aid to stem virus in French Guiana
PARIS — The French government is sending medics and aid to the South American territory of French Guiana amid a surge in virus infections there.
China blames India for border clash, urges stability
BEIJING (AP) — China on Wednesday again accused India of provoking a border clash earlier this month that left at least 20 soldiers dead, but urged New Delhi to “meet China halfway” in restoring peace and stability…
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The Latest: Slovak president quarantined, scraps meetings
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia’s President Zuzana Caputova has canceled her meeting with her Austrian counterpart Alexander Van der Bellen to get quarantined after a member of her office met with a person who test…