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Iran government supporters confront protesters at World Cup

Iran government supporters confront protesters at World Cup

AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — Tensions ran high at Iran’s second match at the World Cup on Friday as fans supporting the Iranian government harassed those protesting against it and stadium security seized flags, T-shirts and other items expressing support
Neymar injures right ankle during Brazil's World Cup win

Neymar injures right ankle during Brazil's World Cup win

LUSAIL, Qatar (AP) — Neymar sat crying on the bench and later left the stadium limping with a swollen right ankle after Brazil's 2-0 victory over Serbia at the World Cup on Thursday. Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar said Neymar sprained his ankle.
Writer who accused Trump of 1990s rape files new lawsuit

Writer who accused Trump of 1990s rape files new lawsuit

NEW YORK (AP) — A writer who accused former President Donald Trump of rape filed an upgraded lawsuit against him Thursday in New York, minutes after a new state law took effect allowing victims of sexual violence to sue over attacks that occurred dec
Iranian soccer player arrested amid World Cup scrutiny

Iranian soccer player arrested amid World Cup scrutiny

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran arrested a prominent former member of its national soccer team on Thursday over his criticism of the government as authorities grapple with nationwide protests that have cast a shadow over its competition at th
UN rights body deplores Iran crackdown, establishes probe

UN rights body deplores Iran crackdown, establishes probe

BERLIN (AP) — The U.N.
Long-time reformist leader Anwar named as Malaysian PM

Long-time reformist leader Anwar named as Malaysian PM

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia’s king on Thursday named reformist opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim as the country’s Prime Minister, ending days of uncertainty after divisive general elections produced a hung Parliament .
Peltola, 1st Alaska Native in Congress, wins full term

Peltola, 1st Alaska Native in Congress, wins full term

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola has been elected to a full term in the House, months after the Alaska Democrat won a special election to the seat following the death earlier this year of longtime Republican Rep. Don Young.
Murkowski wins reelection in Alaska Senate race

Murkowski wins reelection in Alaska Senate race

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski has won reelection, defeating Donald Trump-endorsed GOP rival Kelly Tshibaka. Murkowski beat Tshibaka in the Nov. 8 ranked choice election.
Suspect in killing of 5 at Colorado club held without bail

Suspect in killing of 5 at Colorado club held without bail

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.
Mike Dunleavy 1st Alaska governor reelected since 1998

Mike Dunleavy 1st Alaska governor reelected since 1998

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Alaska Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy has won reelection, becoming the first governor in the state since 1998 to win back-to-back terms.