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Mikel Merino stars again as Spain edges Belgium 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Mikel Merino scored in the 88th minute on a rebound yielded by backup Belgium goalkeeper …
Egypt says another trove of ancient coffins found in Saqqara
CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian archaeologists have unearthed another trove of ancient coffins in a vast necropolis south of Cairo, authorities said Monday.
Hospital: Palestinian official Erekat in critical condition
JERUSALEM (AP) — Senior Palestinian official Saeb Erekat on Monday was in critical condition and breathing with a ventilator after his coronavirus infection worsened overnight, said the Israeli hospital treating hi…
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The Latest: Famed Italian opera house quarantines cast
MILAN (AP) — Milan’s La Scala theater said Monday that the cast of “Aida” has been put under quarantine after two members tested positive for coronavirus.
New tropical depression forms over central Atlantic
MIAMI (AP) — A new tropical depression formed Monday morning over the central Atlantic, the latest in a very active hurricane season.
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Police: Suspect accused of wounding officer is fatally shot
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (AP) — Police fatally shot a suspect accused of shooting a Tennessee officer during a traffic stop, authorities said.
Copenhagen lord mayor resigns after sexual harassment cases
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Copenhagen’s lord mayor is stepping down after 11 years in the job and and as deputy leader of Denmark's governing Social Democratic Party following admissions that he sexually harassed w…
Greece finalizes plan to build wall on border with Turkey
THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — Greece’s government says it has finalized plans to build a wall along its northeast border with Turkey, over concerns that migrants may try to stage mass crossings into the European Unio…
'Clouds,' by teen who died of cancer, hits No. 1 on iTunes
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Seven years after his death to cancer at age 18, a Minnesota singer-songwriter has returned to the top of the iTunes chart with his inspirational tune “Clouds.”
Iran again breaks its single-day record for virus deaths
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran recorded its worst day of new deaths since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, with 337 confirmed dead on Monday.
Iran against breaks its single-day record for virus deaths
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran says it again breaks the record for its highest single-day death toll from the coronavirus with 337 people dead.
Pakistan police arrest son-in-law of exiled former premier
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistani police arrested the son-in-law of the country’s exiled former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday after he led a crowd in chanting against the military at the tomb of the countr…
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Iran says it again breaks the record for its highest single-day death toll from the coronavirus with 337 people dead
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran says it again breaks the record for its highest single-day death toll from the coronavirus with 337 people dead.