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Man with knife injures 17 people on Tokyo train, starts fire

Man with knife injures 17 people on Tokyo train, starts fire

TOKYO (AP) — A man brandishing a knife on a Tokyo commuter train on Sunday stabbed several passengers before starting a fire, which sent people scrambling to escape and jumping from windows, police and witnesses said.
Saudi crown prince's investment forum draws back Westerners

Saudi crown prince's investment forum draws back Westerners

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia’s annual cornerstone investment forum has drawn over 1,000 participants, with big-name U.S.
Japan PM Kishida's coalition to keep majority but lose seats

Japan PM Kishida's coalition to keep majority but lose seats

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s governing coalition is expected to keep a majority in a parliamentary election Sunday but will lose some seats in a setback for his weeks-old government grappling with a coronavirus-battered econom
2-week UN climate summit formally opens in Glasgow

2-week UN climate summit formally opens in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — The U.N. climate summit in Glasgow has formally opened, kicking off two weeks of intense diplomatic negotiations by almost 200 countries on how to tackle the common challenge of global warming.
Unlikely hero, 2 HRs carry Braves to brink of Series title

Unlikely hero, 2 HRs carry Braves to brink of Series title

ATLANTA (AP) — A guy who spent most of the season in the minors kept the Braves in it. Then the offense finally came to life. Just like that, Atlanta is one win from its first World Series title in 26 years.
Biden: Pope told me that I should 'keep receiving Communion'

Biden: Pope told me that I should 'keep receiving Communion'

ROME (AP) — Face to face at the Vatican, President Joe Biden held extended and highly personal talks with Pope Francis on Friday and came away saying the pontiff told him he was a “good Catholic” and should keep receiving Communion, although conserva
Heartless! Artists says NYC tribute removed in permit snafu

Heartless! Artists says NYC tribute removed in permit snafu

NEW YORK (AP) — Have a heart, New York! A giant red heart sculpture installed this week in Central Park as a tribute to health care workers and COVID-19 victims has been taken down — an apparent casualty of confusion and red tape.
Yemeni officials say explosion near Aden's airport kills 8

Yemeni officials say explosion near Aden's airport kills 8

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — At least eight people were killed in an explosion that rocked Yemen's southern city of Aden Saturday, officials said.
Police warn woman not to wear Halloween costume as protest

Police warn woman not to wear Halloween costume as protest

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Sudan security forces shoot dead 2 protesters, doctors say

Sudan security forces shoot dead 2 protesters, doctors say

CAIRO (AP) — Sudanese security forces shot dead two people Saturday during mass protests against the country's recent military coup, a doctors' union said.