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US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
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UN report notes drop in number of Afghan civilians killed
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — A report by the U.N. mission in Afghanistan on Monday noted a drop in the number of civilians killed in violence in the first three months of this year, compared to the same time last year…
Asia Today: Thailand sees lowest number of cases in 6 weeks
BANGKOK (AP) — Thai health authorities on Monday reported the country’s lowest number of new cases of the coronavirus in more than six weeks, as the government considers easing some restrictions imposed to control …
The Latest: China targets US coronavirus response
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The Latest: Russian military reported nearly 900 virus cases
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South Korea maintains Kim Jong Un health rumors are untrue
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s government has dismissed rumors that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in fragile condition, as speculation about his health intensifies amid the North’s silence on his wher…
The Latest: Czech Republic relaxes more virus restrictions
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Syria says Israeli airstrike near Damascus kills 3 civilians
BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli warplanes flying over Lebanon fired missiles toward areas near Damascus early Monday, the Syrian military said, claiming the country’s air defenses shot most of them down. The strike killed th…
Man charged in drive-by shooting at 'Duck Dynasty' estate
WEST MONROE, La. (AP) — A man was arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting at the Louisiana estate of “Duck Dynasty” star Willie Robertson.
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Syria says Israeli warplanes attacked area near Damascus
BEIRUT (AP) — Israeli warplanes flying over Lebanon fired missiles toward areas near Damascus early on Monday, the Syrian military said, claiming the country’s air defenses shot most of them down.
Japan's central bank loosens easy money policy to counter hit from pandemic, says no limits on government bond purchases
TOKYO (AP) — Japan's central bank loosens easy money policy to counter hit from pandemic, says no limits on government bond purchases.
The Latest: Over 1 million Australians download virus app
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Official resigns after throwing cat during online meeting
VALLEJO, Calif. (AP) — A planning commissioner of Vallejo, California, has resigned after throwing his pet cat and apparently drinking a beer during a Zoom meeting between city officials that was made public, accor…