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As protests grow, Belgium faces its racist colonial past
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As protests grow, Belgium faces its racist colonial past

TERVUREN, Belgium (AP) — When it comes to ruthless colonialism and racism, few historical figures are more notorious than Leopold…
Mexico City to increase virus testing in break from feds
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Mexico City to increase virus testing in break from feds

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico City pledged Wednesday to start mass testing to reach 100,000 tests per month by July,…
Troubled Iran struggles to maintain sway over Iraq militias
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Troubled Iran struggles to maintain sway over Iraq militias

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi militia factions expected the usual cash handout when the new head of Iran’s expeditionary Quds Force…
Turkey grants increased powers to neighborhood watchmen
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Turkey grants increased powers to neighborhood watchmen

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s parliament on Thursday approved a contentious government-proposed bill that will grant neighborhood watchmen powers that…
For George Floyd, a complicated life and a notorious death
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For George Floyd, a complicated life and a notorious death

HOUSTON (AP) — Years before a bystander’s video of George Floyd’s last moments turned his name into a global cry…
Virus pummels global economy, jobs – even without 2nd wave
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Virus pummels global economy, jobs – even without 2nd wave

ARIS (AP) — The virus crisis has triggered the worst global recession in nearly a century — and the pain…
Pope sends strong message to US Catholics after Floyd death
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Pope sends strong message to US Catholics after Floyd death

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis called George Floyd by name, twice, and offered support to an American bishop who…
Virus slows Dubai airport, world’s busiest for global travel
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Virus slows Dubai airport, world’s busiest for global travel

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Perhaps nowhere is the world’s lack of flights due to the coronavirus pandemic more…
German FM in Israel warns against West Bank annexation plans
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German FM in Israel warns against West Bank annexation plans

JERUSALEM (AP) — Germany’s foreign minister was holding talks with his counterpart in Israel on Wednesday to convey Europe’s stiff…
Palestinians say they made counterproposal to Trump plan
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Palestinians say they made counterproposal to Trump plan

RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — The Palestinians said Tuesday they proposed a demilitarized Palestinian state in the West Bank, Gaza…
Unemployed Filipina feeds other jobless migrants in Dubai
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Unemployed Filipina feeds other jobless migrants in Dubai

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Feby Dela Peña saw her fellow Filipinos standing in line outside her building in…
Airstrikes again hit Syria’s rebel area, displace thousands
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Airstrikes again hit Syria’s rebel area, displace thousands

BEIRUT (AP) — Suspected Russian airstrikes pounded villages on the edge of the last rebel enclave in northwestern Syria, sending…
Amid US tension, Iran builds fake aircraft carrier to attack
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Amid US tension, Iran builds fake aircraft carrier to attack

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — As tensions remain high between Iran and the US, the Islamic Republic appears to…
Settler leader: Netanyahu moving ahead with annexation plans
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Settler leader: Netanyahu moving ahead with annexation plans

JERUSALEM (AP) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has assured Jewish settlers that he is going ahead with plans to begin…
Libya’s Tripoli forces press gains despite Egypt truce offer
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Libya’s Tripoli forces press gains despite Egypt truce offer

CAIRO (AP) — Libyan fighters allied with the country’s UN-supported government in Tripoli pressed their advance on Monday, boosted by…
Iran doctor freed in swap for Navy veteran returns to Tehran
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Iran doctor freed in swap for Navy veteran returns to Tehran

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — An Iranian doctor based in Florida returned to his homeland Monday after being part of a…
Lebanon deescalates sectarian clashes after tense night
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Lebanon deescalates sectarian clashes after tense night

BEIRUT (AP) — The Lebanese military on Sunday said overnight riots and sectarian tensions in central Beirut and other areas…
Istanbul residents ignore virus rules on first weekend out
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Istanbul residents ignore virus rules on first weekend out

ISTANBUL (AP) — Istanbul residents flocked to the city’s shores and parks on the first weekend with no coronavirus lockdown,…
Iraqi lawmakers vote in new premier’s remaining ministers
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Iraqi lawmakers vote in new premier’s remaining ministers

BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi lawmakers signed off on the rest of Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi’s government Saturday, following weeks of…
UN agency: Iran violating all restrictions of nuclear deal
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UN agency: Iran violating all restrictions of nuclear deal

VIENNA (AP) — Iran has continued to increase its stockpiles of enriched uranium and remains in violation of its deal…
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