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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…
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US Air Force plane crashes into North Sea
LONDON (AP) — A U.S. Air Force fighter plane with one pilot on board crashed into the North Sea on Monday. The status of the pilot wasn't known.
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The Latest: Cafes and restaurants reopen in Paris
PARIS — Paris is rediscovering itself, as its cafes and restaurants reopen for the first time since the fast-spreading coronavirus forced them to close their doors March 14.
Israeli Supreme Court judge says she got threatening letter
JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli Supreme Court judge complained to police that she had received a threatening letter, the court said Monday. Israeli media reported she was given a security team for protection.
Beijing outbreak shows need to be ready as economies reopen
BEIJING (AP) — China moved swiftly Monday to try to control a new outbreak of the coronavirus after 36 more cases were confirmed in Beijing.
Australia voices concern over man sentenced to die in China
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Australia’s prime minister said Monday that his government is “very sad and concerned” by China's sentencing of an Australian man to death for drug trafficking, and that he had repeatedly…
Global shares skid on fears virus outbreaks are rebounding
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares and U.S. futures sank Monday as a resurgence of coronavirus cases in China and other countries deepened pessimism over prospects for a global economic recovery.
American sentenced to 16 years in Russia on spying charges
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court on Monday sentenced an American businessman to 16 years in prison on spying charges, a sentence that he and his brother rejected as being political.
Pilot ejects safely as Indonesian fighter jet crashes
PEKANBARU, Indonesia (AP) — An Indonesian air force fighter jet crashed during a training mission on Sumatra island on Monday, injuring the pilot, who was able to eject to safety, an official said.
Energy producer BP takes $17.5 billion hit as demand slides
LONDON (AP) — Energy company BP is writing off as much as $17.5 billion from its oil and gas assets and will review its plans to develop oil wells as the COVID-19 pandemic accelerates its goal of decreasing its rel…
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Toys, books and clothes: Stores reopen doors across England
LONDON (AP) — The hand sanitizing stations are ready, the social distance markings in place. After a three-month shutdown under coronavirus restrictions, London’s Oxford Street is ready to spring back to life — but…
S Korea's leader calls on North to stop raising tensions
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s president called on North Korea to stop raising animosities and return to talks, saying Monday the rivals must not reverse the peace deals that he and North Korean leader Kim…
The Latest: Greece reopens to tourists, with random testing
ATHENS, Greece — Greece is officially open to tourists as of Monday, with the first international flights expected into Athens and the northern city of Thessaloniki where passengers will not face compulsory coronav…