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Huge crowds welcome Argentina team after World Cup victory

Huge crowds welcome Argentina team after World Cup victory

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Thousands of fans lined up in the middle of the night to try to get a glimpse of the Argentina soccer team that won one of the greatest World Cup finals of all time ahead what is scheduled to be a day of celebrations in
High court temporarily blocks lifting of asylum restrictions

High court temporarily blocks lifting of asylum restrictions

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is temporarily blocking an order that would lift pandemic-era restrictions on asylum seekers. But it is leaving open the prospect of lifting the restrictions by Wednesday.
Jan. 6 panel urges Trump prosecution with criminal referral

Jan. 6 panel urges Trump prosecution with criminal referral

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Jan.
Libyan court sentences 17 former IS members to death

Libyan court sentences 17 former IS members to death

BENGHAZI, Libya (AP) — A Libyan court sentenced 17 former members of the Islamic State group to death, a statement from the country's Tripoli-based top prosecutor said on Monday.
Dutch leader apologizes for Netherlands' role in slave trade

Dutch leader apologizes for Netherlands' role in slave trade

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte apologized Monday on behalf of his government for the Netherlands’ historical role in slavery and the slave trade, despite calls for him to delay the long-awaited statement.
South African president reelected leader of ruling ANC party

South African president reelected leader of ruling ANC party

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been reelected as the leader of the ruling African National Congress party.
Court: UK plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda is legal

Court: UK plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda is legal

LONDON (AP) — Britain's plan to send asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda is legal, two High Court judges ruled Monday in a victory for the government's controversial policy.
Nighttime drone attack hits Kyiv as Putin heads to Belarus

Nighttime drone attack hits Kyiv as Putin heads to Belarus

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Multiple explosive drones attacked Ukraine's capital before dawn Monday, local authorities reported, as Russian President Vladimir Putin prepared to visit ally Belarus, which provided the Kremlin's forces with a launch pad for Ru
Greece: Bail set for policeman who shot Roma teenager

Greece: Bail set for policeman who shot Roma teenager

THESSALONIKI, Greece (AP) — A Greek court has decided that a police officer accused of fatally injuring a Roma teenager during a car chase over an allegedly unpaid gas station bill should be released on bail pending trial. The Dec.
Shootout in southern Jordan kills 3 officers, suspect

Shootout in southern Jordan kills 3 officers, suspect

AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Three police officers were killed in a restive area of southern Jordan on Monday while trying to arrest suspects in last week’s slaying of a police commander. The main suspect was also killed in the gunbattle, authorities said.