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Italy’s Olympic committee calls for sports events to be suspended on day of Pope Francis’ funeral

ROME -- The Italian national Olympic committee has asked for sports events to be suspended on Saturday, the day of…

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US, global economic outlook worsens in the face of Trump’s tariffs, IMF says

WASHINGTON -- The outlooks for the U.S. and global economies have significantly worsened in the wake of President Donald Trump's…

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What do ‘expert level’ talks signal in Iran-US nuclear negotiations?

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program will move…

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Asian shares trade mixed amid investor worries after Wall Street tumble

TOKYO -- Asian shares were trading mixed amid global skepticism about U.S. investments and President Donald Trump’s trade war.Trading was…

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More Democratic lawmakers are visiting El Salvador on Abrego Garcia’s behalf

WASHINGTON -- Four House Democratic lawmakers have traveled to El Salvador to call attention to the plight of a man…

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UN researchers warn Asian scam operations are spreading across the rest of the world

BANGKOK -- Transnational organized crime groups in East and Southeast Asia are spreading their lucrative scam operations across the globe…

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World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab retires as chairman

GENEVA -- Klaus Schwab, the founder of the World Economic Forum, best known for hosting an annual meeting of political,…

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China warns countries against making trade deals with the US unfavorable to Beijing

BEIJING -- China on Monday warned other countries against making trade deals with the United States to China’s detriment. Governments…

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Trump’s tough talk might help Liberal Mark Carney win a full term as Canada’s PM

TORONTO -- Mark Carney's political career is only months old, and it's already been a roller-coaster ride. The former central…

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A horse therapy program in Namibia brings joy to children with learning disabilities

WINDHOEK, Namibia -- Susan de Meyer's horses have different effects on different children. Hyperactive kids learn to be a little…

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