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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…
UK cities chafe at new restrictions in 3-level lockdown plan
LONDON (AP) — The British government is set to announce new restrictions Monday on business and socializing in major northern England cities with high infection rates. But pubs, restaurants and other businesses are…
Iran has highest daily virus death toll, new patient count
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — For the second day in a row, Iran shattered its single-day record for new deaths and infections from the coronavirus, with 272 people confirmed dead among more than 4,200 new cases on Monday.
Iran announces highest daily death toll, new patient count
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — For the second day in a row, Iran announced Monday its highest single-day death toll from the coronavirus with 272 people killed.
Anti-India clashes after troops kill 2 rebels in Kashmir
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Anti-India clashes erupted in the main city in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Monday following the killing of two suspected rebels in a gunfight with government forces.
For the second day in a row, Iran announces highest single-day death toll from the coronavirus with 272 people killed
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — For the second day in a row, Iran announces highest single-day death toll from the coronavirus with 272 people killed.
Lebanon names team for maritime border talks with Israel
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon announced on Monday the names of its delegation that will hold indirect talks later this week with Israel over the disputed maritime border between the two countries.
Fears for tiers: UK cities chafe at 3-level lockdown plan
LONDON (AP) — The British government is set to announce new restrictions Monday on business and socializing in major northern England cities with high infection rates. But pubs, restaurants and other businesses are…
2 Americans win Nobel prize in economics for auction theory
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Americans Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson won the Nobel Prize in economics on Monday for “improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats.”
China denies Canadians 'arbitrarily' detained over Meng case
BEIJING (AP) — China on Monday denied that two Canadian citizens held for almost two years had been “arbitrarily" detained in response to Canada’s arrest of an executive of technology giant Huawei.
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Americans Milgrom, Wilson win Nobel prize in economics
STOCKHOLM (AP) — Americans Paul R. Milgrom and Robert B. Wilson have won the Nobel Prize in economics for “improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats.”
Israeli government approves normalization deal with UAE
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli government unanimously approved the country's recently signed normalization agreement with the United Arab Emirates on Monday ahead of a ratification vote by parliament.
Global shares mostly rise on hopes for US stimulus package
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly higher Monday, though worries about the pandemic kept optimism in check
Hong Kong leader seeking Beijing's help for ailing economy
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam said Monday she will fly to Beijing to ask Chinese leaders for help to pull the territory out of its economic slump.
Flooding in central Vietnam kills 17 since last week
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Torrential rains have flooded central Vietnam and killed at least 17 people since last week, as the region braces for more heavy rainfall, state media reported Monday.