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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…
Vatican: Climate change efforts go forward even without US
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican stressed Thursday that the movement to combat climate change is unstoppable and worldwide, although it said it would welcome a U.S. return to the Paris agreement.
Lives Lost: For man with Down syndrome, a college dream
NEW YORK (AP) — Right up to the end, the status message on Saadya Ehrenpreis’ WhatsApp profile read: “Having the time of my life.”
AP Entertainment Digest for Thursday, June 18
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Emeritus Pope Benedict in Germany to be with ailing brother
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI traveled to his native Germany on Thursday to be by his brother's sickbed and will stay there as long as necessary, the Vatican said.
Egyptian workers return from Libya after incendiary video
CAIRO (AP) — Twenty-three Egyptian workers who were recently detained by militias allied with the Tripoli-based government in western Libya and later released arrived home on Thursday, Egypt's official news agency …
The Vatican says Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI is in Germany to be with his brother, who is in poor health
VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican says Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI is in Germany to be with his brother, who is in poor health.
Pakistan sentences 3 men over politician's killing in London
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani court sentenced three men to life in prison on Thursday, after finding them guilty of involvement in the killing of a politician from an ethnic Pakistani party who was stabbed to death …
Ex-driver for Bolsonaro's son arrested in Brazil probe
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazilian authorities on Thursday arrested a man sought as part of an investigation into allegedly suspicious movements of money he made while a driver for Flávio Bolsonaro, a Brazilian senato…
Taiwan unveils plan to help Hong Kongers looking to leave
HONG KONG (AP) — Taiwan announced Thursday that it will set up a specialized office to support Hong Kongers seeking to leave the territory now that China is moving forward with a national security law for Hong Kong…
New Burundi leader talks up rights but rejects 'outsiders'
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Burundi's new president upon his swearing-in Thursday declared that his rule will respect human rights but he warned that “outsiders should not dictate what to do.”
Jordan's FM visits Palestinians amid Israeli annexation plan
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Jordanian foreign minister made an unannounced visit to the West Bank on Thursday to “convey a message” to the Palestinian president, against the backdrop of Israel's plans to annex p…
Global Forecast-Fahrenheit
Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Thursday, June 18, 2020
4 rockets hit Baghdad's Green Zone in challenge to Iraqi PM
BAGHDAD (AP) — Four rockets exploded inside Baghdad's fortified Green Zone near the American embassy, Iraq's military said Thursday, in the third such attack since the U.S. embarked on strategic talks with Iraq's n…
Global Forecast-Celsius
Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Thursday, June 18, 2020