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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…
Thousands rally in Europe against racism, police brutality
BERLIN (AP) — Thousands of people took to the streets of European cities on Sunday in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, which has drawn large protests against racism and police brutality around the world.
Street gatherings bring joy in Hell's Kitchen in pandemic
NEW YORK (AP) — On a late Friday afternoon, there is joy and fraternity found on a blocked-off street in Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood. Neighbors chat, dogs get acquainted and above all, there’s laughter.…
Lebanon deescalates sectarian clashes after tense night
BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese military on Sunday said overnight riots and sectarian tensions in central Beirut and other areas left dozens of people injured, including 25 soldiers, and warned that the clashes had enda…
Indian troops kill 5 rebels in Kashmir fighting
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Government forces killed at least five rebels during a gunbattle in disputed Kashmir on Sunday, sparking violent anti-India protests by residents, the Indian army and locals said.
'A long time coming': Iconic Lee statue to be removed
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — David Harris Jr., a nephew of humanitarian and tennis legend Arthur Ashe, tried for decades to get a street named after his uncle in Richmond, the hometown that once denied Ashe access to segre…
New York City curfew lifts early following peaceful protests
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City lifted the curfew spurred by protests against police brutality ahead of schedule Sunday after a peaceful night, free of the clashes or ransacking of stores that rocked the city days ea…
Afghan cricket team starts training despite virus fears
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Afghanistan's national cricket team began a month-long training camp Sunday, even as the coronavirus was spreading widely across the country and an international aid organization warned it…
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Mayor Bill de Blasio announces early end to New York City curfew after peaceful protests Saturday
NEW YORK (AP) — Mayor Bill de Blasio announces early end to New York City curfew after peaceful protests Saturday.
Detentions, injuries after anti-racism protests in Europe
BERLIN (AP) — After a day of anti-racism protests across Europe, Berlin police said 93 people were detained in connection with a demonstration in the German capital — most of them after the main rally had ended.
German minister on relations with US: 'It's complicated'
BERLIN (AP) — Germany's top diplomat says ties with the United States are “complicated” and he fears that America's domestic discord could further fuel international tensions.
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China defends its coronavirus response in new report
BEIJING (AP) — Senior Chinese officials released a lengthy report Sunday on the nation's response to the coronavirus pandemic, defending their government's actions and saying that China had provided information in …