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Japan and South Korea show enduring rift over sexual slavery issue in letters to UN
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Japan’s government on Monday defended its stance on wartime sexual…
The Latest: Rubio will head to Qatar after meeting with Netanyahu in Israel
The U.S. State Department says Secretary of State Marco Rubio will head to Qatar after…
A poisoned region: Takeaways from AP’s report on a boom in mercury mining in central Mexico
SAN JOAQUIN, Mexico (AP) — A drill echoes through narrow tunnels deep within the mountain…
Ex-Man United star Juan Mata swaps Sydney for Melbourne in Australia’s A-League
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Ex-Manchester United and Spain midfielder Juan Mata is on the move…
Trump wouldn’t call Minnesota governor after Democrat was slain but now blames him for raised flags
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that he would have ordered flags lowered…
Kim Seong-Min, defector whose radio broadcasts relayed foreign news to North Korea, dies at 63
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Kim Seong-Min, a prominent North Korean defector who used radio…
Eastern Orthodox leader is on a US visit to meet with Trump and receive award for environmental work
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians, is making his first visit…
Jays shortstop Bo Bichette seeks second opinion on injured knee, might return at DH
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette sought a second opinion Monday…
King Charles III to deploy tiara diplomacy as UK prepares to welcome Trump for second state visit
LONDON (AP) — Windsor Castle staff are setting the 50-meter-long (164-feet-long) mahogany table. Grooms are…
Saints take a mix of encouragement and disappointment into their first road test at Seattle
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints are about to find out how competitive…
Couldn’t make it to see Bad Bunny in Puerto Rico? He’s livestreaming his last concert
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bad Bunny’s residency in Puerto Rico has boosted the island’s economy…
The Latest: Rubio will head to Qatar after meeting with Netanyahu in Israel
The U.S. State Department says Secretary of State Marco Rubio will head to Qatar after…
Vancouver Whitecaps, Forge FC to clash in Canadian Championship semifinal
VANCOUVER — There aren’t many firsts for Thomas Muller at this stage of his career.…
Canadians draw tough group at inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup
TAGUIG — Canada has been drawn in a tough Group B alongside Spain, Thailand and…
France player appealing 12-match ban for biting opponent in Women’s Rugby World Cup
LONDON (AP) — France flanker Axelle Berthoumieu admitted to biting Ireland’s Aoife Wafer in their…
Alex Morgan moves from the pitch to the boardroom post retirement
Alex Morgan didn’t retire so much as she shifted focus. The two-time Women’s World Cup…
Canadiens’ Hutson says he’s a ‘USA Hockey player’ after dad’s comments spark stir
LAVAL-SUR-LE-LAC — Lane Hutson isn’t switching sides, no matter what his dad says. The Montreal…
Whitecaps star Thomas Muller named MLS player of the matchday after birthday bonanza
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Whitecaps star Thomas Muller has been named Major League Soccer’s player of…
Editorial Roundup: United States
Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: ___ Sept. 12 The New…
Vancouver FC’s David Norman Jr. looking to complete another magical cup run
David Norman Jr. is no stranger to cup runs, having helped St. Patrick’s Athletic win…
Italian skier Franzoso dies following a crash in training in Chile. He was 25
MILAN (AP) — Italian skier Matteo Franzoso has died following a crash in preseason training…
Elena Delle Donne takes on new role as USA Basketball’s first 3-on-3 women’s hoops managing director
Elena Delle Donne has always been intrigued by 3-on-3 basketball since the sport entered Olympic…
Mexico trip kicks off globe-hopping travel season for PM Carney
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is off to Mexico City this week — the…
Norway giving soccer ticket money from Israel game to Doctors Without Borders in Gaza
Money pledged to humanitarian work in Gaza from ticket sales at a Norway-Israel qualifying game…