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Trump tweets that Russia bounty allegations are 'Fake News'

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday dismissed as “Fake News” allegations that Russia offered bounties for killing American troops in Afghanistan. He said news stories about the allegations were made up to “damage me and the Republican Party.”

The Latest: Thailand proud of European recognition on virus

BANGKOK — The spokesman for the government body coordinating Thailand’s response to COVID-19 outbreaks has expressed pride that the European Union selected Thailand as one of just 14 countries whose travelers it will once again welcome.

The Latest: Tourists arrive by train to Croatia's coast

ZAGREB, Croatia — A train carrying some 550 tourists from the Czech Republic and Slovakia has arrived to Croatia as the country seeks to attract visitors after easing coronavirus lockdown.

Poll: About 7 in 10 white evangelicals approve of Trump

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The Latest: Africa's cases pass 400,000; over 10,000 dead

JOHANNESBURG — Africa’s confirmed coronavirus cases have surpassed 400,000 and deaths have crossed 10,000 as health officials warn the pandemic is picking up speed on the continent of 1.3 billion people.

The Latest: Germany easing entry rules for 11 non-EU nations

BERLIN — Germany says it is easing restrictions on travelers from up to 11 countries outside the European Union -- but not the full list recommended by the European Union.

Edmunds: 4th of July deals less generous but still solid

With summer in full swing, we typically see car dealerships heavily discounting excess inventory for the Fourth of July holiday. But the novel coronavirus and its effects make this year different than most.

The Latest: WHO urges prioritizing both health and economy

JAKARTA, Indonesia --- The World Health Organization says countries must strive to ensure that the “new normal” simultaneously prioritizes health and the economy so they can recover from the coronavirus pandemic.

The Latest: Upper Crust chain says 5,000 UK jobs at risk

LONDON —The owner of coffee shop chain Upper Crust says some 5,000 U.K. jobs are under threat as travelers stay home amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Latest: German finance chief says VAT cut 'moral' duty

BERLIN — Germany’s finance minister says businesses have a “moral obligation” to pass a temporary cut in value-added tax on to customers.

The Latest: Recoveries in Pakistan hit 50%, cases still up

ISLAMABAD — The number of people who have recovered from the coronavirus in Pakistan has surpassed 100,000, about 50% of total infections.

COVID-19 cases mount at the ends of the Earth in Timbuktu

TIMBUKTU, Mali (AP) — Harandane Toure started taking malaria pills when he first spiked a fever but as the days passed his illness only worsened.

Hong Kong security law criticized abroad, defended by China

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Carl Reiner, beloved creator of 'Dick Van Dyke Show,' dies

NEW YORK (AP) — Carl Reiner, the ingenious and versatile writer, actor and director who broke through as a “second banana” to Sid Caesar and rose to comedy’s front ranks as creator of “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and straight man to Mel Brooks’ “2000 Year Old Man,” has died. He was 98.

Carl Reiner, comedy’s rare untortured genius, dies at 98

NEW YORK (AP) — No one in the world of comedy was more admired, and loved, than Carl Reiner.

The Latest: Tokyo Disneyland reopens, but no Mickey photos

TOKYO — Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea reopened after being closed for four months due to the coronavirus pandemic, with hundreds of visitors applauding as they were let in Wednesday.