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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…
Before attack, a Pakistani teen sought better life in France
KOTLI QAZI, Pakistan (AP) — Ali Hassan was only 15 when he left Pakistan to be smuggled to Europe, following the path of his older brother and many other young men from his home country dreaming of a better life.
Indonesia students, workers rally against new labor law
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Thousands of enraged students and workers staged rallies across Indonesia on Thursday in opposition to a new law they say will cripple labor rights and harm the environment.
Thai Airways ensures grounded flying fans can still take off
BANGKOK (AP) — Have you imagined piloting a plane into world airports? Do you miss airline meals or want a taste of first-class food? Thai Airways has found a way to offer those experiences despite being grounded b…
The Latest: India reports 78,000 new coronavirus infections
NEW DELHI — India has registered 78,524 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, driving the country’s total since the pandemic began to 6.8 million.
Young whales looking to dine flock to waters off NYC
NEW YORK (AP) — If you're young and hungry, the place to go is New York City — even if you weigh 25 tons and have a blowhole.
Trump administration turns to immigration as vote nears
WASHINGTON (AP) — It had the ingredients of a President Donald Trump campaign speech: dangerous immigrants, attacks on Democrat-run cities, even a mention of “America First.”
Sri Lanka closes key state offices as virus outbreak surges
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Authorities in Sri Lanka closed key government offices and further expanded a curfew Thursday to contain a surging coronavirus outbreak.
The Latest: Hurricane warning for stretch of US Gulf Coast
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Latest on Hurricane Delta (all times CDT):
Rio judge ends Neymar's cybercrime probe linked to rape case
SAO PAULO (AP) — A Brazilian judge has closed an investigation into possible cybercrimes violations involving soccer star Neymar, a case linked to a woman’s rape allegation that led to no charges against him, The A…
Rights group decries Myanmar's camps for displaced Rohingya
BANGKOK (AP) — The de facto detention of 130,000 ethnic Rohingya in squalid camps in Myanmar amounts to a form of apartheid, a human rights group alleged Thursday in urging the world to pressure Aung San Suu Kyi’s …
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Asian shares mostly higher on hopes for U.S. stimulus
TOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher on Thursday on optimism U.S. stimulus may be coming after all, as President Donald Trump appeared to reverse his earlier decision to halt talks on another economic rescu…
Fly on Pence's head generates buzz in VP debate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The
Drone video shows Australian surfer's close call with shark
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A great white shark circled to within inches of pro surfer Matt Wilkinson's board before darting away in a chilling encounter captured by a drone that is part of an Australian shark warni…
The Latest: Harris says Breonna Taylor didn't get justice
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on the 2020 presidential election (all times local):