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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…
China foreign minister demands India punish those behind clashes, warns not to underestimate China's determination
BEIJING (AP) — China foreign minister demands India punish those behind clashes, warns not to underestimate China's determination.
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Voices of protest, crying for change, ring across US, beyond
They are nurses and doctors, artists, students, construction workers, government employees; black, brown and white; young and old.
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Columbus as supremacist? Some with Italian roots reject him
BOSTON (AP) — Generations of Italian Americans embraced Christopher Columbus with little thought to the dark side of his legacy. But as the nation grapples with racial injustice, that ship may have sailed.
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Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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Fatal clash in the Himalayas ups ante for China and India
NEW DELHI (AP) — India and China sought Wednesday to de-escalate tensions after flexing their muscles in a fatal clash along a disputed border high in the Himalayas that left 20 Indian soldiers dead.
Indonesia jails 7 Papua anti-racism activists for treason
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — An Indonesian court on Wednesday sentenced seven Papuan pro-independence activists to nearly yearlong jail terms on treason charges for organizing anti-racism protests last year, despite c…
The Latest: Special disinfection tunnels installed for Putin
MOSCOW — A special disinfection tunnel has been installed in the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin outside Moscow and two more in the Kremlin, Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed to The Associated…
World stocks higher after Wall St gains on recovery hopes
BEIJING (AP) — World markets followed Wall Street higher Wednesday on hopes for a global economic recovery.
The Latest: Dutch survey finds drug use dropped in lockdown
AMSTERDAM — Dutch researchers who study sewage water say that illegal drug use in Amsterdam tailed off considerably in the first month of the coronavirus lockdown.
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Flights canceled as Beijing's new outbreak raises concerns
The Latest: Swedish Parliament honors nearly 5,000 dead
STOCKHOLM — Sweden’s Parliament held a 15-minute remembrance for the victims of the pandemic in a country that has seen nearly 5,000 COVID-19 deaths.
AP Analysis: North Korea gambling with latest standoff
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Only two years ago, the leaders of North and South Korea shared drinks, laughs and vows for peace during three highly orchestrated summits that lowered fears of war that had risen as Pyong…