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October 21, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Amnesty: Credible reports protesters shot dead in Nigeria

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Amnesty International said late Tuesday there was “credible but disturbing evidence” that security forces in the megacity of Lagos had fatally shot protesters who were demonstrating against police brutality despite a new curfew going into effect.

October 21, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Who can contain No. 2 Alabama's receivers? Not even Georgia

If it wasn't Jaylen Waddle outrunning the Georgia defense, it was DeVonta Smith winning a fight for the ball in the back of the end zone or slipping free on a wheel route.

October 21, 2020 12:06 a.m.

San Francisco Conservatory buys Opus 3 Artists agency

With much of the classical music industry shuttered by the novel coronavirus pandemic, one of the leading management agencies has been acquired by an unusual buyer in an unconventional transaction.

October 19, 2020 6:09 p.m.

UN: Central African Republic on way to successful elections

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. envoy for Central African Republic said Monday the country “is very definitely on its way to holding successful elections” in late December but the political situation is still tense.

October 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Who can contain No. 2 Alabama's receivers? Not even Georgia

If it wasn't Jaylen Waddle outrunning the Georgia defense, it was DeVonta Smith winning a fight for the ball in the back of the end zone or slipping free on a wheel route.

October 20, 2020 12:06 a.m.

UN: Central African Republic on way to successful elections

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. envoy for Central African Republic said Monday the country “is very definitely on its way to holding successful elections” in late December but the political situation is still tense.

October 20, 2020 12:30 a.m.

Thai Cabinet approves Parliament session to debate protests

BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a request to recall Parliament for a special session to deal with the political pressures from ongoing anti-government protests.

October 18, 2020 2:06 p.m.

Who can contain No. 2 Alabama's receivers? Not even Georgia

If it wasn't Jaylen Waddle outrunning the Georgia defense, it was DeVonta Smith winning a fight for the ball in the back of the end zone or slipping free on a wheel route.

October 20, 2020 10:12 a.m.

San Francisco Conservatory buys Opus 3 Artists agency

With much of the classical music industry shuttered by the novel coronavirus pandemic, one of the leading management agencies has been acquired by an unusual buyer in an unconventional transaction.

October 20, 2020 12:27 p.m.

McConnell says any Pelosi-Mnuchin deal would get Senate vote

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday that he'll schedule a vote if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Trump administration are able to seal an agreement on a huge COVID-19 relief bill.

October 20, 2020 3:33 p.m.

Amnesty: Credible reports protesters shot dead in Nigeria

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Amnesty International said late Tuesday there was “credible but disturbing evidence” that security forces in the megacity of Lagos had fatally shot protesters who were demonstrating against police brutality despite a new curfew going into effect.

October 21, 2020 1:03 p.m.

Poland faces restriction upgrade, but no lockdown, PM says

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s prime minister signaled Wednesday that the whole country faces being placed on the highest restriction level short of a full lockdown, as health authorities registered a record in new confirmed COVID-19 infections.

August 18, 2020 10:03 a.m.

Mexico's home-produced ventilator already in service

MEXICO CITY (AP) — A Mexican-made, Mexican-designed ventilator, meant to overcome an international shortage of the machines and at a lower price, is already in service at hospitals here.

August 18, 2020 12:03 p.m.

Bartomeu says Koeman set to become new Barcelona coach

Ronald Koeman is set to become the new Barcelona coach, club president Josep Bartomeu said on Tuesday.

September 10, 2020 1:03 a.m.

EU, UK in urgent meeting on lawbreaking British Brexit plan

LONDON (AP) — Top European Union and British officials were holding an emergency meeting in London on Thursday over Britain’s plan to break part of the Brexit divorce agreement, a move the EU says would demolish any goodwill to reach a trade agreement.

September 10, 2020 2:03 a.m.

US to ASEAN: Reconsider deals with blacklisted China firms

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo asked Southeast Asian nations Thursday to reconsider deals with Chinese companies blacklisted by Washington for building island outposts he says Beijing is using to “bully" rival claimants in the disputed South China Sea.

September 10, 2020 8:03 a.m.

'Avengers' and 'Game of Thrones' star Diana Rigg dies at 82

LONDON (AP) — Diana Rigg, a commanding British actress whose career stretched from iconic 1960s spy series “The Avengers” to fantasy juggernaut “Game of Thrones,” has died. She was 82.

September 10, 2020 8:27 a.m.

EU calls planned UK law a serious violation of Brexit deal

LONDON (AP) — Instead of closing in on a future trade deal, the European Union and Britain entered a bitter fight Thursday over a planned British law that the EU says would constitute a serious violation of the Brexit divorce agreement and destroy what little trust remains between the two sides.

September 21, 2020 12:03 a.m.

Indian lawmakers pass farm bills amid uproar in Parliament

NEW DELHI (AP) — Amid an uproar in Parliament, Indian lawmakers on Sunday approved a pair of controversial agriculture bills that the government says will boost growth in the farming sector through private investments.

September 21, 2020 12:03 a.m.

College basketball bubbles brewing with season on horizon

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — With the coronavirus pandemic already forcing changes for college basketball, a bubble may be brewing in Indianapolis.