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October 20, 2020 8:33 a.m.

Sweden bans Huawei, ZTE from 5G, calls China biggest threat

Sweden is banning Chinese tech companies Huawei and ZTE from building new high-speed wireless networks after a top security official called China one of the country's biggest threats.

October 20, 2020 7:30 a.m.

Saban wants Alabama's focus on what's ahead after big win

Nick Saban's postgame dance during Alabama's celebration of a big win was short-lived, then it was back to business.

October 20, 2020 7:27 a.m.

Trump says Fauci is 'terrific guy' but not 'team player'

WASHINGTON (AP) — A day after claiming that the American people are tired of listening to Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Donald Trump insisted Tuesday that he gets along with the nation's top infectious disease specialist while also complaining the doctor who has clashed with him at times over the coronavirus is not a “team player.”

October 20, 2020 7:27 a.m.

UK, Manchester still at odds over tough virus restrictions

LONDON (AP) — The British government appeared poised Tuesday to impose strict coronavirus restrictions on England's second-largest city after talks with officials in Greater Manchester failed to reach an agreement on financial support for people whose livelihoods will be hit by the new measures.

October 20, 2020 7:03 a.m.

Japan's PM, in Indonesia, says SE Asia key for his nation

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, in Indonesia on his first overseas trip since taking office, expressed his backing Tuesday for Southeast Asian efforts toward achieving peace in the South China Sea, while promoting Japan's “free and open Indo-Pacific” concept of regional cooperation in countering China.

October 20, 2020 7:03 a.m.

The Latest: Spain to lift state of emergency in Madrid

MADRID — Spain’s health minister says the government won’t extend the state of emergency in the Madrid region when it expires on Saturday but may introduce curfews at coronavirus hotspots around the country.

October 20, 2020 6:30 a.m.

Tribes make new move to shut down Dakota Access Pipeline

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Native American tribes opposed to the Dakota Access Pipeline once again have asked a federal judge to stop the flow of oil while the legal battle over the line’s future plays out.

October 20, 2020 6:09 a.m.

Myanmar polls body defends canceled voting in insecure areas

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Myanmar’s election supervisory body on Tuesday defended its decision to cancel voting in several areas of the country in next month’s general election, saying it could not be free and fair because of ongoing conflicts with armed ethnic rebel groups.

October 20, 2020 5:32 a.m.

Seattle settles head tax open meetings suit for $35K

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle has agreed to pay $35,000 to settle an activist’s lawsuit alleging the City Council broke Washington’s open public-meetings law in its abrupt repeal of a head tax on big businesses two years ago.

October 20, 2020 5:27 a.m.

Italy probes why women's names mark aborted fetuses' graves

ROME (AP) — Italian prosecutors and the government’s privacy watchdog are investigating how the names of women who miscarried or had abortions ended up on crosses over graves for the fetuses in a Rome cemetery.

October 20, 2020 5:03 a.m.

Chinese drugmaker setting up vaccine production lines

BEIJING (AP) — A state-owned Chinese drugmaker is setting up production lines to supply 1 billion doses of two possible coronavirus vaccines that are being tested on 50,000 people in 10 countries, the company chairman said Tuesday.

October 20, 2020 5:03 a.m.

Election 2020 Today: Trump burns funds, GOP gets out vote

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October 20, 2020 5:03 a.m.

The Latest: Heathrow offers rapid tests for some flights

LONDON — London’s Heathrow Airport has launched a rapid coronavirus test service for passengers.

October 20, 2020 5:03 a.m.

Polish court ruling to determine fate of human rights office

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s constitutional court is considering a ruling that will determine the fate of one of the last state bodies that has kept its independence from the populist right-wing government.

October 20, 2020 4:27 a.m.

EU takes action against Malta, Cyprus for 'golden passports'

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Commission launched infringements procedures Tuesday against Cyprus and Malta over their “golden passport” programs, in which wealthy people can acquire EU citizenship in exchange for an investment.

October 20, 2020 4:08 a.m.

Guinea opposition reports 3 deaths amid election standoff

CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Guinea's opposition party said at least three people had been killed overnight after presidential challenger Cellou Dalein Diallo declared victory before the country's electoral commission announced official results.

October 20, 2020 3:36 a.m.

AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EDT

'Running angry': Trump attacks Dr. Fauci, press and polls

October 20, 2020 3:27 a.m.

German businessman charged over exports to Russian military

BERLIN (AP) — A German businessman and an alleged accomplice have been charged over the delivery of machinery to a company linked to the Russian military in violation of European Union sanctions, German prosecutors said Tuesday.

October 20, 2020 2:07 a.m.

Sri Lanka court: Constitutional amendment needs referendum

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s highest court has ruled that four sections of a proposed amendment to the constitution that would consolidate power in the president’s hands will need approval in a public referendum to become law because they are against the people's sovereignty.

October 20, 2020 1:06 a.m.

Fortunes of China's internet tycoons soar amid pandemic

BEIJING (AP) — Jack Ma, founder of e-commerce giant Alibaba, held onto his status as China’s richest tycoon this year as surging demand for online shopping and other services during the coronavirus pandemic swelled the fortunes of internet entrepreneurs, according to a survey released Tuesday.