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Joe Biden to talk crime with city, law enforcement leaders nationwide

President Joe Biden will host New York City's Democratic mayoral candidate and other city and law enforcement leaders from around the country to talk about reducing crime

Biden backs Trump rejection of China's maritime claims in South China Sea

The Biden administration upheld a Trump-era rejection of nearly all of China's significant maritime claims in the South China Sea

Haitian arrested as alleged tie to assassination masterminds: Police chief

Haiti's police chief announced that officers have arrested a Haitian man accused of flying into the country on a private jet

Novak Djokovic wins Wimbledon to tie Federer, Nadal with 20 Slams

Novak Djokovic tied Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal by claiming his 20th Grand Slam title Sunday, coming back to beat Matteo Berrettini 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 in the Wimbledon final.

Italy wins Euro 2020, beats England in penalty shootout

Italian soccer's redemption story is complete. England's painful half-century wait for a major title goes on.

China vows retaliation after US blacklists companies over alleged abuse

China on Sunday said it will take necessary measures to respond to the US blacklisting of Chinese companies over their alleged role in abuses of Uyghur people and other Muslim ethnic minorities.

Compete on economic strengths, not low tax rates, says Janet Yellen

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said that deterring use of tax havens will let countries compete on economic fundamentals instead of by offering ever-lower tax rates

Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson flying own rocket to space

After a lifetime of yearning to fly in space, Virgin Galactic's Richard Branson was poised to blast off aboard his own rocket ship Sunday in his boldest, grandest adventure yet.

Brazil has World Cup hopes dented after Copa America loss to Argentina

Brazil trusted its defense even more than Neymar to keep its Copa America title. It was a move that failed.

Lionel Messi pays his debt to Argentina with Copa America title

On Saturday Messi kissed the Copa America trophy and lifted it at age 34. The biggest gap in his decorated career is now closed.

G-20 finance ministers back reforms to stop use of tax havens

Top finance officials backed a revision of international taxation that includes a 15% global minimum corporate levy to deter big companies from resorting to low-rate tax havens

Tokyo Olympics: Spectators also barred from outlying venues amid Covid

All fans from abroad were banned months ago.

Mexico enters third wave of coronavirus pandemic, infections up 29%

Mexico is entering its third wave of the coronavirus pandemic, as infections rose by 29% compared to the previous week

Indonesia short on oxygen, seeks emergency supplies as virus cases soar

Just two months ago, Indonesia was coming to a gasping India's aid with thousands tanks of oxygen

Chinese regulator halts Tencent-backed Huya-Douyu game-streaming merger

China's market regulator on Saturday blocked the merger of Tencent-backed game streaming platforms Douyu and Huya following an anti-monopoly investigation, as authorities ramp up scrutiny

Hackers disrupt Iran's rail service with fake delay, cancellation messages

Iran's railroad system came under cyberattack on Friday with hackers posting fake messages about train delays or cancellations on display boards at stations across the country

South Korea hits third-straight high in daily coronavirus infections

South Korea has set a new high in daily coronavirus cases for the third straight day as officials prepare to enforce the strongest social distancing restrictions in the greater capital area

Colombia describes travel by suspects in Haiti's president assassination

The Colombians implicated in the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moise were recruited by four companies and travelled to the Caribbean nation in two groups via the Dominican Republic

Russia blames increase in deaths in June on Delta Covid-19 variant

The head of Russia's state coronavirus task force says number of deaths nationwide in June this year rose nearly 14% over June 2020, due to the spread of the Delta variant

Haiti's interim PM confirms request for deployment of US troops in country

Haiti's interim government has asked the US to deploy troops to protect key infrastructure as it tries to stabilise the country and prepare the way for elections