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FBI arrests Energy Department employee on charge of trying to support Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Department of Energy electrical engineer has been arrested on charges of providing support to …
Navy hospital ship set to arrive in NYC harbor
NEW YORK (AP) — A Navy hospital ship with 1,000 beds is set to arrive Monday in New York City as officials pressed for more federal help. Mayor Bill de Blasio said President Donald Trump’s suggestion that thousands…
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Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021
TOKYO (AP) — The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games.
The Latest: Japan pressured to declare state of emergency
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North Korea says US clearly doesn't want nuclear talks
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Monday that “reckless remarks” by U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made it clear that Washington has no intention of resuming nuclear talks, and warned that it is now c…
Stocks extend losses, oil trades below $20 on virus impact
BANGKOK (AP) — World markets started the week with more losses as countries reported surging numbers of infections from the coronavirus, forcing prolonged shutdowns of travel and business in many regions.
Philippines grounds company's aircraft after deadly fire
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine aviation officials on Monday grounded all aircraft belonging to a company that owns a plane that caught fire while taking off from Manila's airport, killing all eight people on…
Spokesman: Kurdish forces end riots by IS prisoners in Syria
BEIRUT (AP) — Kurdish-led forces in Syria put down riots by Islamic State militants in a prison in the country's northeast on Monday, hours after the extremists knocked down doors and dug holes in walls between cel…
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Tokyo Olympic head expects call from IOC's Bach on new date
TOKYO (AP) — Tokyo Olympic organizers expect to talk with IOC President Thomas Bach this week about potential dates for next year's rescheduled games, with several reports suggesting they will be in the same July-A…
The Latest: Spain's main virus spokesman tests positive
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India marshals more resources to stop virus, but gaps remain
NEW DELHI (AP) — India is adding more resources to tackle its increase in coronavirus cases by announcing that private hospitals may be requisitioned to help treat virus patients, and turning railway cars and a mot…
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Spain passes China in infections; Trump extends US lockdown
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World shares extend losses as toll from pandemic surges
BANGKOK (AP) — World markets started the week with fresh losses as countries reported surging numbers of infections from the coronavirus that are forcing shutdowns of travel and business in many regions.