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TBILISI, Georgia (AP) — The ruling party in ex-Soviet republic Georgia is leading in partial results from nationwide municipal elections, but the mayoral contests in the country’s four largest cities likely will need runoffs. The Central Elections Commission said Sunday that tallies from about 39% of precincts showed the ruling Georgian Dream party with about… Continue reading Ruling party in ex-Soviet Georgia leads municipal elections

ROME (AP) — Millions of people in Italy started voting Sunday for new mayors, including in Rome and Milan, in an election widely seen as a test of political alliances before nationwide balloting just over a year away. The two days of voting end on Monday and the first results are expected afterwards. But many… Continue reading Italians vote for mayors of Rome, Milan, other key cities

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. (AP) — Second-ranked Aryna Sabalenka says she has tested positive for the coronavirus and will miss the upcoming BNP Paribas Open. The Belarusian player was due to be top-seeded for the Oct. 4-17 tournament at Indian Wells after No. 1-ranked Wimbledon champion Ash Barty withdrew to rest at home in Australia. “Unfortunately… Continue reading Sabalenka positive for virus, out of BNP Paribas Open

ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algeria has accused its former colonial ruler France of “genocide” and announced the recall of its ambassador from Paris in anger over what it said were “inadmissible” comments attributed to French President Emmanuel Macron. The sharp escalation in tensions also follows a French decision to slash the number of visas issued… Continue reading Algeria blasts French leader, recalls ambassador from France

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai’s Expo 2020 acknowledged for the first time on Sunday that three workers had died from the coronavirus over the course of building the world’s fair during the pandemic, as the prestigious event draws scrutiny of labor conditions in the United Arab Emirates. When asked at a press conference… Continue reading Dubai’s Expo 2020 reveals 3 worker deaths from COVID-19

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Nick Nash threw three touchdown passes, Tyler Nevers had 22 carries for 115 yards and a score and San Jose State beat New Mexico State 37-31 on Saturday night. Nash was 14-of-17 passing for 195 yards with no interceptions. Derrick Deese Jr. had seven receptions for 130 yards and a… Continue reading Nash throws for 3 TDs, SJSU beats New Mexico St. 37-31

GULU, Uganda (AP) — The light bulb hanging from the ceiling flickered on and off, infuriating the technician in this remote Ugandan town as he checked the refrigerators filled with vaccine doses to confirm they were still working. If the power supply didn’t stabilize, he said, he would have to requisition fuel and start the… Continue reading Distribution problems, hesitancy slow Uganda vaccination bid

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Jayden Daniels passed for 286 yards and threw two touchdown passes to Ricky Pearsall, and Arizona State used big plays to defeat No. 20 UCLA 42-23 Saturday night. The Sun Devils (4-1, 2-0 Pac-12) were forced to punt on their first drive before scoring on their next five to take control… Continue reading Daniels leads Arizona State to 42-23 win over No. 20 UCLA

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — Clashes between Yemeni separatists backed by the United Arab Emirates and a rival splinter group in the southern port city of Aden killed at least 10 people including four civilians Saturday, security officials said. The fighting has taken place in Aden’s residential neighborhood of Crater, where the presidential palace and other… Continue reading Officials: Clashes among separatists in south Yemen kill 10

Saturday No. 1 Alabama (5-0) beat No. 12 Mississippi 42-21. Next: at No. 15 Texas A&M, Saturday. No. 2 Georgia (5-0) beat No. 8 Arkansas 37-0. Next: at No. 22 Auburn, Saturday. No. 3 Oregon (4-1) lost to Stanford 31-24, OT. Next: vs. California, Friday, Oct. 15. No. 4 Penn St. (5-0) beat Indiana 24-0.… Continue reading The AP Top 25 Fared