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US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
North Korea's Kim holds meeting on bolstering nuclear forces
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un convened a key military meeting to discuss bolstering the country's nuclear arsenal and putting its armed forces on high alert, state media reported Sunday,…
In fight against virus, South Africa expects a long wait
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — With her winning smile and outgoing nature, Fino Dlamini was a natural to succeed in South Africa’s booming tourism industry.
Asia Today: Virus trace app in Australia; 25 cases in SKorea
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Six million Australians have downloaded a mobile phone app that helps health authorities trace coronavirus infections, officials said Sunday.
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Asia Today: More Australians use virus app; 3 cases in China
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Six million Australians have downloaded a mobile phone app that helps health authorities trace coronavirus infections, officials said Sunday.
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Israel's Netanyahu, unbeaten in elections, is going on trial
JERUSALEM (AP) — After entering the record books last year as Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu will once again make history when he becomes the country’s first sitting leader to go on tri…
Recovery begins after storm ravages Indian, Bangladesh coast
NEW DELHI (AP) — Authorities began clearing roads and assessing damage on Friday after Cyclone Amphan barreled through coastal communities in eastern India and neighboring Bangladesh, killing more than 100 people a…
Libya's Hifter: Tripoli campaign to continue despite losses
CAIRO (AP) — The military commander of eastern Libya-based forces said Saturday that they will continue fighting forces loosely allied with the U.N.-supported government in Tripoli, even though his campaign has suf…
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Memorial Day weekend draws crowds and triggers warnings
Alaska Baseball League cancels upcoming summer season
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Baseball League has canceled its summer season, as the future of sports worldwide remains uncertain during the coronavirus pandemic.
Hong Kong police fire volleys of tear gas at protesters
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong police fired volleys of tear gas in a popular shopping district as thousands took to the streets Sunday to march against China's proposed tough national security legislation for the city.
1st Iranian ship reaches Venezuela with no sign of US threat
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The first of five tankers loaded with gasoline sent from Iran reached Venezuelan waters late Saturday, expected to temporarily ease the South American nation’s fuel crunch while defying Tr…
Large hail, tornadoes damage North Texas region
DALLAS (AP) — Storms carrying large hail and damaging winds, including tornadoes, caused severe damage to parts of North Texas, officials said Saturday.
Taliban, Ghani declare three-day cease fire for Eid holiday
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban and Afghanistan's president announced late Saturday a three-day cease-fire ahead of a major Islamic holiday that begins Sunday to mark the end of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan.