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October 19, 2020 3:06 a.m.

Taiwanese, Chinese staffers injured after clash in Fiji

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China and Taiwan traded accusations Monday over a violent altercation that broke out between Chinese diplomats and Taiwan government employees at a recent Taiwan National Day reception in Fiji.

October 19, 2020 3:06 a.m.

Israeli hospital hosts wedding of COVID-19 patient's son

JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli man hospitalized with the coronavirus has been granted the rare chance to take part in his son's wedding after the Jerusalem hospital hosted the ceremony on its grounds, beneath the man's hospital room window.

October 19, 2020 3:03 a.m.

The Latest: Global confirmed virus cases tops 40 million

LONDON — The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the planet has passed 40 million.

October 19, 2020 2:27 a.m.

Asia Today: South Korea tests at hospitals, nursing homes

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea on Monday began testing tens of thousands of employees of hospitals and nursing homes to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks at live-in facilities.

October 19, 2020 1:06 a.m.

First commercial passenger flight from UAE lands in Israel

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The first commercial passenger flight to Israel by a carrier from the United Arab Emirates landed near Tel Aviv on Monday, further cementing a normalization deal between the two countries.

October 19, 2020 1:06 a.m.

UK festival curator accuses UAE minister of sex assault

LONDON (AP) — The chair of Britain’s Hay literary festival said Sunday the event will not return to Abu Dhabi after one of the festival’s curators alleged that she was sexually assaulted by the tolerance minister of the United Arab Emirates while working with him. Lawyers for the minister later denied her account.

October 19, 2020 1:03 a.m.

The Latest: Slovenia declares epidemic as virus cases rise

LJUBLJANA, Slovenia — Slovenia has formally declared an epidemic of the coronavirus amid a major surge in infections.

October 19, 2020 12:27 a.m.

Japan, Vietnam agree to boost defense ties, resume flights

HANOI, Vietnam. (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, in his first overseas summit since taking office last month, agreed with his Vietnamese counterpart to step up defense and security cooperation in the face of China's expanding influence in the region.

October 19, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Judge to hold trial on Northam's plans to remove Lee statue

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A lawsuit seeking to prevent Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam from removing an enormous statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Richmond is scheduled to go to trial Monday.

October 19, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Longtime Minnesota sports columnist Sid Hartman dies at 100

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota sports columnist and radio personality Sid Hartman, an old-school home team booster who once ran the NBA’s Minneapolis Lakers and achieved nearly as much celebrity as some of the athletes he covered, died Sunday. He was 100.

October 19, 2020 12:06 a.m.

New Mexico marks another daily record for virus cases

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico set a single-day record with 819 confirmed COVID-19 cases, health officials confirmed Friday.

October 19, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Rocker Lenny Kravitz looks back to when he found his voice

NEW YORK (AP) — Lenny Kravitz is a man of extremes — as he readily admits.

October 19, 2020 12:06 a.m.

AP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT

The Latest: Trump plans to debate Biden despite rule changes

October 19, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Inside the stable: A primer on the Rays' fearsome bullpen

The Tampa Bay Rays have crossed the desert on some no-name horses.

October 19, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Taiwanese staffer injured in clash with Chinese side in Fiji

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — A fight broke out between Chinese diplomats and Taiwanese government employees at a reception in Fiji to mark Taiwan's national day, the Taiwanese foreign ministry said Monday, in a display of rising tension between the rival governments over diplomatic recognition.

October 19, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Giants and Judge finally win, beat Washington on fumble TD

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Joe Judge won't have a lot of time to enjoy his first win as New York Giants coach.

October 19, 2020 12:06 a.m.

As virus flares globally, new strategies target hot spots

NEW YORK (AP) — After entire nations were shut down during the first surge of the coronavirus earlier this year, some countries and U.S. states are trying more targeted measures as cases

October 19, 2020 12:06 a.m.

The Latest: Brady, Bucs roll to win, give Packers first loss

The Latest on Week 6 in the NFL (all times EDT):

October 19, 2020 12:06 a.m.

AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT

Trump 'running angry,' attacks polls, press and Dr. Fauci

October 19, 2020 12:06 a.m.

Dutch king returns from vacation after lockdown uproar

THE HAGUE (AP) — The Dutch royal couple were back in the Netherlands Saturday after their vacation trip to Greece had to be abandoned because of an uproar back home, where people are urged to stay at home as much as possible.