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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…
Philippine beer tycoon allied with late dictator dies
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine tycoon Eduardo “Danding” Cojuangco Jr., a key ally of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos and a low-key businessman who led a food and beverage empire that produced San Miguel b…
The Latest: Germany notes strong start for its virus app
BERLIN — The German government is celebrating a successful start for its coronavirus tracing app, which is says has been downloaded 6.5 million times in just over a day.
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Dale Jarrett announces coronavirus diagnosis during TV show
NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Jarrett announced Tuesday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and now is in quarantine.
World 100-meter champion suspended for missing drug tests
Christian Coleman, the reigning world champion in the 100-meter dash, was suspended Wednesday by the Athletics Integrity Unit for missing drug tests.
Indonesia jails Papua anti-racism activists for treason
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — An Indonesian court on Wednesday sentenced three Papuan pro-independence activists to nearly yearlong jail terms on treason charges for organizing anti-racism protests last year, despite c…
Arab Israeli diplomat says security guards choked him
JERUSALEM (AP) — An Arab Israeli diplomat once deployed abroad to push back against Israel's critics says he was beaten by security guards at Jerusalem’s central bus station last week in what he believes was a case…
China says it agrees with India to peacefully solve tensions
BEIJING (AP) — China said Wednesday that it is seeking a a peaceful resolution to its Himalayan border dispute with India following the death of 20 Indian soldiers in the most violent confrontation in decades.
Zimbabwe's sex workers on streets despite virus restrictions
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Forced to stay home for weeks without any source of income, Zimbabwe’s sex workers, like many other informal traders, are beginning to defy the country's lockdown and return to the streets.
World 100-meter champ suspended for missing drug tests
Christian Coleman, the reigning world champion in the 100-meter dash, was suspended Wednesday by the Athletics Integrity Unit for missing drug tests.
The Latest: Spain to honor its dead in July 16 ceremony
MADRID — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says a state ceremony will be held on July 16 to honor more than 27,000 people who have died in the pandemic.
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China says it and India have agreed to resolve border tensions following the most violent confrontations in decades
BEIJING (AP) — China says it and India have agreed to resolve border tensions following the most violent confrontations in decades.
Army Reserve commander suspended amid investigation
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The U.S. Army Reserve suspended the commander of an Illinois-based unit Tuesday as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations that unit officers mishandled sexual misconduct complaints a…
World 100-meter champion Christian Coleman suspended for missing drug tests, Athletics Integrity Unit says
MONACO (AP) — World 100-meter champion Christian Coleman suspended for missing drug tests, Athletics Integrity Unit says.