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Lebanese major retailers to shut down amid economic crisis
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Lebanese major retailers to shut down amid economic crisis

BEIRUT (AP) — Major retailers in Lebanon announced on Thursday they will temporarily shut down in the face of an…
South Africa’s hospitals bracing for surge of virus patients
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South Africa’s hospitals bracing for surge of virus patients

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The nurse started crying when describing her work at a Johannesburg hospital: The ward for coronavirus patients…
Activist leaves Hong Kong after new law to advocate abroad
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Activist leaves Hong Kong after new law to advocate abroad

HONG KONG (AP) — Prominent Hong Kong democracy activist Nathan Law has left the city for an undisclosed location, he…
Former Libya envoy accuses Security Council of ‘hypocrisy’
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Former Libya envoy accuses Security Council of ‘hypocrisy’

CAIRO (AP) — A former UN envoy to Libya has accused the Security Council of “hypocrisy” and of undermining his…
British judge denies Venezuela access to gold in bank vault
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British judge denies Venezuela access to gold in bank vault

LONDON (AP) — A British judge on Thursday refused to give Venezuela control of over one billion US dollars in…
Landslide at Myanmar jade mine kills at least 123 people
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Landslide at Myanmar jade mine kills at least 123 people

HPAKANT, Myanmar (AP) — At least 123 people were killed Thursday in a landslide at a jade mine in northern…
‘Incident’ damages construction near Iran nuclear site
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‘Incident’ damages construction near Iran nuclear site

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An “incident” damaged an under-construction building Thursday near Iran’s underground Natanz nuclear enrichment facility, though it…
China accuses India of targeting Chinese imports after clash
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China accuses India of targeting Chinese imports after clash

BEIJING (AP) — China accused India on Thursday of improperly disrupting activities by Chinese companies in the midst of tensions…
UN chief tells Libya’s Hifter there is no military solution
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UN chief tells Libya’s Hifter there is no military solution

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the commander of Libya’s eastern-based forces Wednesday that there can be…
Sudan’s bid to ban genital mutilation sparks hope, caution
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Sudan’s bid to ban genital mutilation sparks hope, caution

CAIRO (AP) — It’s been more than 60 years. But the scene is seared still into Kawthar Ali’s mind. The…
Closing bars to stop coronavirus spread is backed by science
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Closing bars to stop coronavirus spread is backed by science

Authorities are closing honky tonks, bars and other drinking establishments in some parts of the US to stem the surge…
24 shot to death in attack on drug rehab center in Mexico
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24 shot to death in attack on drug rehab center in Mexico

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Gunmen burst into an unregistered drug rehabilitation center in central Mexico and opened fire Wednesday, killing…
AP Exclusive: Hair weaves from Chinese prison camps seized
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AP Exclusive: Hair weaves from Chinese prison camps seized

Federal authorities in New York on Wednesday seized a shipment of weaves and other beauty accessories suspected to be made…
Museum or mosque? Turkey debates iconic Hagia Sofia’s status
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Museum or mosque? Turkey debates iconic Hagia Sofia’s status

ISTANBUL (AP) — In its more than 1,400-year existence, the majestic domed structure of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul has served…
Italy seizes 14 tons of amphetamines, said to be IS-made
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Italy seizes 14 tons of amphetamines, said to be IS-made

ROME (AP) — Italian police have seized 14 tons of amphetamines, allegedly produced in Syria by the Islamic State group…
Protest vs. Africa’s 1st COVID-19 vaccine trial shows fears
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Protest vs. Africa’s 1st COVID-19 vaccine trial shows fears

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — A protest against Africa’s first COVID-19 vaccine trial was underway Wednesday as experts note a worrying level…
Trump’s two Russias confound coherent US policy
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Trump’s two Russias confound coherent US policy

WASHINGTON (AP) — When it comes to Russia, the Trump administration just can’t seem to make up its mind. For…
Israeli FM casts doubt on annexation as target start passes
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Israeli FM casts doubt on annexation as target start passes

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel’s foreign minister said Wednesday he doubts Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to annex parts of the…
Lebanon’s plea to skeptical expats: Come visit, bring cash
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Lebanon’s plea to skeptical expats: Come visit, bring cash

BEIRUT (AP) — With Beirut’s airport partially reopening from a three-month virus shutdown, the government is hoping thousands of Lebanese…
COVID-19 cases mount at the ends of the Earth in Timbuktu
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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…
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