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US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
The Latest: Queen Elizabeth aims for low-key birthday
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'Holy Fire' ceremony held in empty Jerusalem church
JERUSALEM (AP) — A small group of Christian clerics celebrated the Holy Fire ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem on Saturday as the coronavirus pandemic prevented worshippers from taking part …
Trump team targets Democratic advantage with people of color
For the majority of people of color who believe Donald Trump is a racist unworthy of reelection, the Republican president can point to
The Latest: Spain reaches 20,000 deaths from coronavirus
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe ill…
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Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Saturday, April 18, 2020
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Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Saturday, April 18, 2020
Nations debate easing lockdown as economic hardship grows
BERLIN (AP) — Governments around the world are wrestling with when — and how — to ease the restrictions designed to control the coronavirus pandemic amid rising unemployment and with many of their citizens struggli…
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The Latest: Italy-bound cruise can't disembark in France
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe ill…
AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EDT
Nations debate easing virus restrictions as economies falter
Quake hits off islands south of Tokyo; no tsunami
TOKYO (AP) — A strong earthquake shook a Japanese island chain in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo on Saturday, but there was no danger of a tsunami and there were no reports of damage or injuries.
Malaysia urged to allow Rohingya refugee boats to land
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Human Rights Watch said Saturday that the coronavirus pandemic doesn't justify Malaysia's turning away of overloaded boats carrying Muslim Rohingya and risking the refugees' lives.
47 children from Greek refugee camps arrive in Germany
BERLIN (AP) — A group of 47 unaccompanied children evacuated from refugee camps in Greece landed in Germany on Saturday, German officials said.
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The Latest: France's parliament approves emergency budget
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe ill…