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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…
Police: Carjacker sits on driver, leads officers on chase
EWING, N.J. (AP) — A man forced his way into a vehicle, sat on the driver and took off, pinning her on the seat while leading officers on a chase that began in New Jersey and ended in Pennsylvania, police said.
African states seek UN report on racism after Floyd killing
GENEVA (AP) — African nations on Friday presented a watered-down draft resolution at the top U.N. human rights body that would instruct U.N. officials and experts to report on “systemic racism” and rights violation…
The Latest: Virus was in Italy's wastewater before Christmas
ROME — A study by Italy’s National Institute of Health has found that the new coronavirus was in circulation in wastewater in the northern cities of Milan and Turin in December 2019, at least two months before the …
Global Forecast-Celsius
Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Friday, June 19, 2020
Japan's economy reopening cautiously, balancing health risks
TOKYO (AP) — The roller coasters are back running in Tokyo but with requests to not scream. Restaurants are offering more take-out and outdoor seating. Major retailer Uniqlo’s new “cool and dry” mask, three for 990…
Global Forecast-Fahrenheit
Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Friday, June 19, 2020
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Global emergency aid delivery could end next month, UN warns
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A global emergency delivery service that has kept tons of humanitarian aid flowing despite coronavirus travel restrictions could shut down next month if funding can’t be found to keep it running…
The Latest: 3rd meat plant shut down in UK local outbreak
LONDON — A meat processing plant in West Yorkshire has been shut down amid a localized outbreak of COVID-19, the third such site to shut down in the U.K. in recent days.
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Young immigrants land court win but still face uncertainty
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World stocks turn higher despite worries over virus rebound
BEIJING (AP) — World stock markets turned higher on Friday despite concerns that a global economic recovery may be derailed by coronavirus infections.
India's prime minister to meet with opposition on China row
NEW DELHI (AP) — India's prime minister is meeting top opposition leaders Friday as the government tries to lower tensions with China after 20 Indian soldiers were killed in a clash in a Himalayan border region.
The Latest: At least 10 cases in large refugee camp in Kenya
JOHANNESBURG — At least 10 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in one of the world’s largest refugee camps, the sprawling Dadaab complex in Kenya.
China says it has not seized any Indian soldiers
BEIJING (AP) — China said Friday that it has not detained any Indian soldiers, following Indian media reports that China had released 10 of them late Thursday.