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Russian journalist fined in case that drew broad outrage
MOSCOW – A Russian journalist on Monday was convicted on charges of condoning terrorism and…
Hong Kong police granted sweeping powers under security law
HONG KONG – In implementing the national security law for Hong Kong, police will have…
New this week: ‘Stateless,’ ‘Palm Springs,’ The Dalai Lama
Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV,…
German government split over police racial profiling study
BERLIN – Germany’s top security and justice officials are at odds over calls to study…
Hezbollah, Hamas blast Israel’s annexation plans
BEIRUT – Lebanon’s militant Hezbollah group and the Palestinian Hamas on Monday said Israel’s plan…
Brazil police finish investigation into National Museum fire
RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazil’s Federal Police on Monday wrapped up an investigation into a…
Israeli airline El Al reaches bailout deal with government
TEL AVIV, Israel – Israeli airline El Al said Monday it had reached a bailout…
NYC nail salons back in business but indoor dining on hold
NEW YORK – Nail salons and dog runs were back in business on Monday as…
Scientists urge WHO to acknowledge virus can spread in air
LONDON – More than 200 scientists have called for the World Health Organization and others…
Denise Richards details return to set on ‘Bold’ amid virus
LOS ANGELES – When Denise Richards returned to the set of CBS’ “The Bold and…
Man accused in Rideau Hall crash had rifle, shotguns, high-capacity magazine: RCMP
OTTAWA – The man charged with ramming a truck through a gate at Rideau Hall…
NHL says 35 players have tested positive for COVID-19 since June 8
NEW YORK – The NHL says 35 players have tested positive for the novel coronavirus…
Whitecaps loan Canadian youth international centre back to Atletico Ottawa
OTTAWA – The Vancouver Whitecaps have loaned Canadian youth international Gianfranco Facchineri to expansion Atletico…
Tokyo Olympics seek COVID-19 defences, but what exactly?
TOKYO – As the president of the Tokyo Olympics, Yoshiro Mori knows experts will have…
Man arrested in Germany after estranged wife killed on bus
BERLIN – Police in southern Germany say a 37-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly…
In Russia and Ukraine, no social distance on crowded beaches
SOCHI, Russia – Tens of thousands of vacation-goers in Russia and Ukraine have descended on…
FIFA: Edmonton, Montreal, Toronto lone Canada candidates cities for 2026 World Cup
The FIFA representative leading the review of candidate cities for the 2026 World Cup says…
Justices rule states can bind presidential electors’ votes
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Monday that states can require presidential electors to…
Puerto Rico reports record 530 new cases; data questioned
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Puerto Rico’ s government reported a new daily high in…
Harvard invites freshmen to campus, but classes stay online
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Harvard University’s freshman class will be invited to live on campus this…
Q&A: The nuts and bolts of the Paycheck Protection Program
NEW YORK – Small businesses can still get help from the government’s coronavirus relief plan…
Chinese diplomat derides UK’s move to offer HK citizenship
LONDON – The Chinese ambassador to Britain accused Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday of…
Canadian guard Pangos signs with Russian team after two years with Barcelona
Kevin Pangos is on the move to Russia after Barcelona chose not to re-sign the…
Tories, NDP at odds over federal spending as Liberals prepare fiscal snapshot
OTTAWA – Opposition parties have laid out their demands for the federal Liberal government as…