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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…
AP Week in Pictures, Middle East
This photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images made or published by Associated Press photographers in the Middle East, Afghanistan & Pakistan Region between Oct. 1-7, 2020.
Global Forecast-Celsius
Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Thursday, October 8, 2020
Global Forecast-Fahrenheit
Global Forecast as of 23:00 GMT Thursday, October 8, 2020
Malaysia court denies N Korean's move to stop US extradition
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — A North Korean man failed Thursday in a court bid in Malaysia to challenge his potential extradition to the United States to face money laundering charges, but he immediately appealed …
2nd Trump-Biden debate to be virtual due to Trump's COVID-19
WASHINGTON (AP) — The second presidential debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden will take place virtually amid the fallout from the president's diagnosis of COVID-19.
Typhoon nears Japan, heavy weekend rain expected in Tokyo
TOKYO (AP) — A typhoon approaching Japan could bring heavy rains to the Tokyo region over the weekend, weather officials said Thursday, urging residents to take precautions early.
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'Sheer anxiety': Louisiana braces itself for Hurricane Delta
MORGAN CITY, La. (AP) — Louisiana residents still recovering from the devastation of a powerful hurricane less than two months ago braced for another hit as Hurricane Delta steamed north through the Gulf on Thursda…
Man who camped on private Disney island fined $100
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — An Alabama man arrested for
US jobless claims likely remain high as layoffs persist
WASHINGTON (AP) — The government will provide its latest picture Thursday of the pace of layoffs in the United States, which have remained high since the viral pandemic erupted in March even while federal aid for t…
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Pence, Harris spar over COVID-19 in vice presidential debate
Israeli government extends ban that limits public protests
JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli government has extended an emergency provision that bars public gatherings, including widespread protests against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for an additional week.
Global shares mostly higher on hopes for US stimulus
TOKYO (AP) — Global stock markets were mostly higher on Thursday on optimism that U.S. stimulus may be coming after all, as President Donald Trump appeared to reverse his earlier decision to halt talks on another e…
South Korean, Nigerian chosen as finalists for top WTO job
GENEVA (AP) — The World Trade Organization says South Korea’s trade minister and a Harvard-trained former Nigerian finance minister have qualified as the two finalists to become the next director-general, ensuring …
French court upholds order for Google to pay news companies
PARIS (AP) — A French appeals court on Thursday upheld an order for Google to pay media companies to show their news content in search results.