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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 …
What's Happening: Hope in Wuhan, unequal access to US tests
These are some of the latest developments Thursday in the world's coronavirus pandemic:
The Latest: Serbia closes main airport for passenger flights
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Greek counterterror police seize arms, detain more than 20
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek anti-terrorism police detained more than 20 people in raids in Athens Thursday and seized heavy weaponry including anti-tank arms, authorities said.
AP PHOTOS: Small business falls victim to virus
NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus delivered a pair of gut punches to Theodore Peck, owner of a coffee shop and bakery in Brooklyn.
Stock markets subdued after more central bank support
BANGKOK (AP) — Stock markets were largely subdued Thursday after days of massive volatility, as investors digested new financial support measures, including the European Central Bank's promise to funnel 750 billion…
AP-NORC poll: Increasing concern about coronavirus infection
CHICAGO (AP) — Americans are increasingly worried they or a loved one will be infected by
The Latest: UK supermarkets impose limits amid panic buying
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AP SYNC 1, AP-SYNC 2 Thursday Coverage URGENT ADVISORY
Stations: AP Radio news plans the following long-form coverage on our special events channels today:
Global Forecast-Fahrenheit
Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Thursday, March 19, 2020
Libya official says 5 women killed in shelling near Tripoli
CAIRO (AP) — Five women were killed and five others were wounded, including a child, when their houses were shelled near Libya's capital Tripoli, a health official with the U.N.-recognized government said Thursday.
Global Forecast-Celsius
Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Thursday, March 19, 2020
AP News Digest 7 a.m.
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Iran says new virus kills another 149 people, pushing death toll in Islamic Republic to 1,284 amid over 18,000 cases
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran says new virus kills another 149 people, pushing death toll in Islamic Republic to 1,284 amid over 18,000 cases.
The Latest: Cruise docks in French port amid virus measures
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Flame arrival faces calls for Tokyo Olympics be delayed
TOKYO (AP) — The Olympic flame is set to arrive in Japan from Greece even as the opening of the Tokyo Games in four months is in doubt with more voices calling for the event to be postponed or canceled because of t…