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South America blackout leaves tens of millions without power
Argentina’s main energy company said it was “slowly beginning to restore” electricity after a massive power failure left large swathes of the country and neighboring Uruguay without power.
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North Macedonia police detain 50 migrants within days
SKOPJE, North Macedonia (AP) — Police in North Macedonia say they apprehended 50 Europe-bound migrants who allegedly entered the country from Greece. A police statement said officers chasing a jeep Saturday on the main north-south…
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Guatemalans choose president amid distrust, flight to US
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemalans voted for a new president Sunday following an electoral process that generated widespread disillusion and distrust, and came as tens of thousands were fleeing poverty and gang violence to seek…
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Israel moves to name Golan settlement after Trump
RAMAT TRUMP, Golan Heights (AP) — The Trump name graces apartment towers, hotels and golf courses. Now it is the namesake of a tiny Israeli settlement in the Israel-controlled Golan Heights. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
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CEO: Boeing made mistake in handling warning-system problem
The chief executive of Boeing said the company made a “mistake” in handling a problematic cockpit warning system in its 737 Max jets before two crashes of the top-selling plane killed 346 people, and he promised transparency as the U.S. aircraft maker tries to get the grounded model back in flight.
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Istanbul mayoral candidates face off in rare debate
ISTANBUL (AP) — The two leading contenders for Istanbul mayor faced off in a political debate Sunday, a week before the city is set to hold a repeat of the election an opposition candidate won…
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The Latest: Expert says design errors had role in blackout
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — The Latest on the blackout in Argentina and Uruguay (all times local): 4:45 p.m. The president of the Center for the Study of Energy Regulatory Activity in Argentina says that…
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Boris Johnson skips debate as Tory rivals quizzed on Brexit
LONDON (AP) — Candidates seeking to beat Boris Johnson and become Britain’s next prime minister accused the Brexit-backing front runner of trying to avoid scrutiny after he refused to take part in a televised debate…
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Unrivaled: India now 7-0 in World Cup games against Pakistan
Rohit Sharma scored his second century of the World Cup and Virat Kohli surpassed 11,000 runs in one-day international cricket as India posted a record 336-5 at Old Trafford in a rain-interrupted group game against archrival Pakistan.
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Candidate loses German election after film makers weigh in
BERLIN (AP) — A 51-year-old immigrant has been elected mayor of a town in eastern Germany after beating a candidate from the far-right Alternative for Germany party in a runoff that drew international attention. The…
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Libya’s Sarraj calls for elections in 2019 to end war
CAIRO (AP) — The head of Libya’s U.N.-supported government on Sunday proposed holding nationwide elections to end the war in the North African country, as the forces of the rival military commander Khalifa Hifter continue…
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Sudan’s Bashir appears in public for first time since ouster
KHARTOUM, Sudan (AP) — Sudan’s former President Omar al-Bashir appeared in public on Sunday for the first time since his ouster, as he was led away to a prosecutor’s office in a corruption probe. The…
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Sunnei to Palm Angels, streetwear in fashion focus in Milan
MILAN (AP) — Youthful dressing and streetwear were in focus on the third day of Milan Fashion Week previews of (mostly) menswear for next spring and summer. It’s a game of sophisticated materials and edgy…
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Pompeo tries rallying foreign leaders in alleged oil attacks
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is reaching out to wary foreign leaders to frame alleged Iranian attacks in a Middle East oil shipping route as a problem for the world at large,…
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Thailand scores 1st World Cup goal in 5-1 loss to Sweden
Thailand finally found something to celebrate after a humiliating start to the Women’s World Cup.
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