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The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday
The best offense. The best defense. The World Cup final is set, and fittingly, a clash of styles awaits. Lionel…
Iran acknowledges cyberattacks on government departments
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran's cybersecurity authority acknowledged cyberattacks on two governmental departments this week, state media reported Thursday.
Waiting for Brexit: Another deadline, likely another delay
BRUSSELS (AP) — It is yet another deadline day in the tortuous, four-year trek called Brexit but - Spoiler Alert! - most likely nothing will happen.
Rights group suspects Russia, Syria war crimes in Idlib
BEIRUT (AP) — An international human rights group said Thursday that a yearlong military campaign by Syrian and Russian forces that repeatedly attacked civilian targets in the last rebel stronghold in northwestern …
China tracks US Navy ship's passage through Taiwan Strait
BEIJING (AP) — China says it tracked a U.S. Navy warship as it passed through the Taiwan Strait and has its forces in the area on high alert, as tensions between the world's two largest economies and rivals for reg…
Kyrgyzstan's president steps down amid political unrest
MOSCOW (AP) — Kyrgyzstan President Sooronbai Jeenbekov announced his resignation Thursday in a bid to end the turmoil that has engulfed the Central Asian nation after a disputed parliamentary election.
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Greek civil servants walk off job in 24-hour strike
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greek civil servants have walked off the job in a 24-hour strike demanding, among other things, better pay for health and education workers and more hiring during the coronavirus pandemic.
President of Kyrgyzstan steps down amid election turmoil
MOSCOW (AP) — Kyrgyzstan President Sooronbai Jeenbekov announced his resignation on Thursday in a bid to end the turmoil that has engulfed the Central Asian nation after a disputed parliamentary election.
Pakistan summons Indian diplomat over Kashmir border firing
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan summoned a senior Indian diplomat to its Foreign Ministry on Thursday to complain about what Islamabad says was “indiscriminate and unprovoked firing” by India in the disputed Himalayan re…
Thailand declares emergency after unprecedented protest
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand's government declared a strict new state of emergency for the capital on Thursday, a day after a student-led protest against the country’s traditional establishment saw an extraordinary mome…
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The Latest: Hong Kong, Singapore agree to new travel bubble
HONG KONG — Hong Kong and Singapore say they have agreed to a bilateral air travel bubble, re-establishing travel links as coronavirus infections in both cities decline.
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Asian stocks follow Wall St lower as stimulus hopes fade
Asian stocks followed Wall Street lower on Thursday as hopes U.S. leaders will agree on a new economic stimulus before the Nov. 3 presidential election faded.
New Zealand election: Ardern vs. conservative challenger
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand is holding a general election on Saturday, and opinion polls indicate Jacinda Ardern is on track to win a second term as prime minister. Her popularity soared this year af…