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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…
Congo president's chief of staff guilty in corruption trial
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — A court in Congo on Saturday sentenced the president’s chief of staff, Vital Kamerhe, to 20 years of forced labor after he was found guilty of corruption and embezzlement of more than $50 mil…
Pandemic becomes a patchwork of small successes and setbacks
BEIJING (AP) — Authorities in China appeared to be winning their battle against an outbreak of coronavirus in Beijing on Saturday, but in parts of the Americas the pandemic raged unabated. Brazil surpassed 1 millio…
French protesters decry racism, other systemic injustices
PARIS (AP) — Hundreds of people in protested Saturday in Paris against racism and police violence and in memory of Black men who died following encounters with French police or under suspicious circumstances.
Minnesota ends special session without deal on policing
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A special session of the Minnesota Legislature ended Saturday without agreement on remaking policing in the state where George Floyd was killed.
China to establish national security bureau in Hong Kong
BEIJING (AP) — China plans to establish a special bureau in Hong Kong to investigate and prosecute crimes considered threatening to national security, according to details of a controversial new national security l…
Trump outraised by Biden in May, but holds cash-on-hand edge
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was outraised by Joe Biden in May, taking in $74 million for his reelection, but he maintains a sizable advantage in cash on hand over the presumptive Democratic nominee.
Zimbabwe's health minister charged in COVID-19 graft case
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe’s health minister on Saturday was charged with criminal abuse of duty as a public officer, accused of illegally awarding a multi-million-dollar contract for COVID-19 medical supplie…
French demonstrators stage protests against police violence
PARIS (AP) — Hundreds of people in Paris protested Saturday against racism and police violence and in memory of Black men who died following encounters with French police or suspicious circumstances.
US says its embassy in Kabul battling coronavirus outbreak
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The U.S. State Department says COVID-19 infections have been reported at its embassy in the Afghan capital and affected staff include diplomats, contractors and locals.
Shooting, protests test Atlanta's image of Black prosperity
Police cars burned in the streets of Atlanta as protesters smashed windows and spray-painted graffiti outside CNN headquarters. Even during the national outcry over police brutality and racial injustice, Chassidy E…
UK demonstrators hold fourth weekend of anti-racism protests
LONDON (AP) — Anti-racism demonstrators held protests across the U.K. for a fourth weekend on Saturday, despite a ban on large gatherings because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Pope hails Italy virus doctors, nurses as heroes at Vatican
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis welcomed doctors and nurses from the coronavirus-ravaged region of Lombardy to the Vatican on Saturday to thank them for their selfless work and “heroic” sacrifice.
Zimbabwe's health minister arrested in COVID-19 graft case
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Zimbabwe’s health minister was expected to appear in court on Saturday to face allegations of illegally awarding a multi-million-dollar contract for COVID-19 testing kits, drugs and personal…