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Fiery explosion erupts on ship at major global port in Dubai

Fiery explosion erupts on ship at major global port in Dubai

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A fiery explosion erupted on a container ship anchored in Dubai at one of the world’s largest ports late Wednesday, authorities said, sending tremors across the commercial hub of the United Arab Emirates.
England beats Denmark 2-1, reaches Euro 2020 final

England beats Denmark 2-1, reaches Euro 2020 final

LONDON — England has broken through its semifinal ceiling at major soccer tournaments. A title match awaits for the first time in 55 years.
South Africa's ex-leader turns himself in for prison term

South Africa's ex-leader turns himself in for prison term

NKANDLA, South Africa (AP) — Former South African president Jacob Zuma left his home late Wednesday night to turn himself in to authorities to serve a 15-month prison term, his foundation has confirmed.
Indiana police officer fatally shot outside federal building

Indiana police officer fatally shot outside federal building

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) — A western Indiana police officer was fatally shot Wednesday outside a federal office building, authorities said. Sgt. Ryan Adamson of the Terre Haute Police Department confirmed on Twitter that the officer had died.
Key party in Malaysia ruling alliance pulls support for PM

Key party in Malaysia ruling alliance pulls support for PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — The largest party in Malaysia’s ruling alliance said Thursday that it will withdraw support for Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin immediately and urged him to make way for a new leader.
Judge: Air Force mostly at fault in 2017 Texas church attack

Judge: Air Force mostly at fault in 2017 Texas church attack

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A federal judge has ruled that the U.S.
Tropical Storm Elsa makes landfall along Florida Gulf Coast

Tropical Storm Elsa makes landfall along Florida Gulf Coast

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A weakened Tropical Storm Elsa dumped rain across Florida’s northern Gulf Coast early Wednesday but appears to have spared the state significant damage and widespread power outages.
Official: Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassinated at home

Official: Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassinated at home

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Gunmen assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse and wounded his wife in their home early Wednesday, inflicting more chaos on the unstable Caribbean country that was already enduring an escalation of gang violence, ant
Swedish PM wins support in parliament to form new government

Swedish PM wins support in parliament to form new government

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven narrowly won support from lawmakers Wednesday to form a new government after leading the country in a caretaking capacity since late last month.
Pope had severe narrowing of the colon, recovery continues

Pope had severe narrowing of the colon, recovery continues

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis’ recovery from intestinal surgery continues to be “regular and satisfactory,” the Vatican said Wednesday, as it revealed that final examinations showed he had suffered a “severe” narrowing of his colon.
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