Swearing-in of new Israeli government delayed by infighting
JERUSALEM — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival-turned-partner, Benny Gantz, on Thursday postponed the swearing-in of their controversial ...
PGA Champ Thomas set to take swing on 2K21 video game cover
Justin Thomas can put down the driver and grab a controller: The former PGA Championship winner made the cover of the “PGA Tour 2K21” video game.
The promotion will be virtual for new “Hunger Games” novel
NEW YORK — When Suzanne Collins' “Mockingjay” was published a decade ago, Books of Wonder owner Peter Glassman put on a show: a late-night celebration...
Supreme Court sides with Lucky brand in trademark dispute
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court is siding with fashion brand Lucky in a dispute with a Miami-based apparel manufacturer that owns the “Get Lucky” trade...
VIRUS DIARY: Lockdown, loneliness and a difficult goodbye
NEW DELHI — On the last night of her life, my cat watched fireworks and flaming paper lanterns illuminate the dark New Delhi skies.
Some US schools are pulling the plug on distance learning
CUSSETA, Ga. — After the Chattahoochee County school district called an early end to the school year, seniors lined up one day last week to complete t...
Russia slams New York Times, Financial Times on virus deaths
MOSCOW — Russia's Foreign Ministry has criticized the Financial Times and The New York Times after they reported that Russia's coronavirus death toll ...
Bayern still the team to beat as Bundesliga soccer resumes
DÜSSELDORF, Germany — The coronavirus pandemic has changed almost everything about soccer in Germany, except Bayern Munich's chances of winning.
Review: Sparks’ new album is entertaining career highlight
Sparks, “A Steady Drip, Drip, Drip” (BMG)
Germany’s tax revenue seen declining sharply this year
BERLIN — The German government’s tax revenue is likely to sink by 81.5 billion euros ($88.4 billion) this year as a result of the coronavirus crisis, ...
Michigan settles suit after landmark right to read ruling
LANSING, Mich. — The state of Michigan early Thursday announced a settlement in a lawsuit over poor reading skills that was filed on behalf of Detroit...
Craft brewers upended by COVID-19 closure of tap rooms, bars
MARSHFIELD, Vt. — Sales of wine, spirits and other alcoholic beverages have risen during the coronavirus pandemic like foam in a freshly poured glass ...
EU suspends delivery of 10 million masks over quality issues
BRUSSELS — The European Commission said Thursday it has suspended the delivery of 10 million Chinese masks to member states and Britain after two coun...
No more ‘kissing the ball’ in South American soccer
There will be no more kissing the ball for good luck in South American soccer.
Australian pedophile priest sentenced to more jail time
MELBOURNE, Australia — An Australian pedophile priest was sentenced to more jail time Thursday after admitting to crimes against another four boys in ...
UN health agency chief unbowed amid attacks, Trump criticism
GENEVA — The World Health Organization’s director-general has faced many challenges during the coronavirus pandemic: racial slurs, death threats, soci...
AP PHOTOS: Virus alters way Turks mourn and bury their dead
ISTANBUL — In a special section of Istanbul’s Baklaci cemetery set aside for COVID-19 victims, a gaggle of workers well outnumbered the three mourners...
Kosovo families seek answers 21 years after Serb conflict
CABER, Kosovo — Halil Hasani is convinced his four sons are alive and imprisoned somewhere in Serbia more than two decades after police and paramilita...
Uplifting idea: Cranes reunite families in corona crisis
WATERMAEL-BOITSFORT, Belgium — Something he saw as he drove to work one morning gave Tristan Van den Bosch an uplifting idea.
Asia Today: Japan easing emergency, Wuhan starts new testing
BANGKOK — Experts on Japan's coronavirus task force on Thursday approved a government plan to lift a state of emergency in most areas ahead of schedul...
US military offers condolences over Iran accident killing 19
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military offered condolences Thursday to Iran over a friendly fire incident in the Islamic Republic that killed...
Lives Lost: Brothers who survived Holocaust die weeks apart
NEW YORK — The brothers didn't have a chance to say goodbye.
The Latest: Philippines prep for typhoon amid coronavirus
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and pe...
Dubai airport CEO: Global travel still up in air over virus
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The CEO of the world's busiest airport for international travel wants to get the globe flying again, but even he acknowl...
Trump’s push for opening school clashes with Fauci’s caution
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump called on governors across the nation to work to reopen schools that were closed because of the coronavirus, point...
Strong typhoon slams into pandemic-hit Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — A strong typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines on Thursday after authorities evacuated tens of thousands of people while ...
Ahead of election, Trump attacks Russia probe and Democrats
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Republicans are launching a broad election-year attack on the foundation of the Russia investigation, includin...
New Zealand plans spending spree to counter virus job losses
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand’s government plans to borrow and spend vast amounts of money as it tries to keep unemployment below 10% in the w...
Mass testing to begin in Wuhan amid fears of virus comeback
BEIJING — At least one community in the Chinese city of Wuhan was to begin testing residents for the new coronavirus Thursday after officials were giv...
Wisconsin high court tosses out governor’s stay-home order
MADISON, Wis. — The Wisconsin Supreme Court struck down Gov. Tony Evers' coronavirus stay-at-home order Wednesday, ruling that his administration over...