Belgium shows restored masterpiece but stolen panel rankles
<p>GHENT, Belgium — Look closely, and one panel of the brilliantly restored lower half of the Ghent Altarpiece still has old varnish, right next...
Report: Money key to reverse pandemic losses for poor
UNITED NATIONS — More than 60 international agencies are calling for immediate financing to put gains for developing countries back on track after the...
Former Scottish leader launches new pro-independence party
<p>LONDON — Scotland’s former first minister, Alex Salmond, said Friday he is setting up a new pro-independence party that will field candidates in the...
Mexican agency bars candidate accused of rape from running
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s elections agency has withdrawn ballot registration for a candidate who was nominated despite accusations of rape against him.
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Mexico complains of mask-less tourists, closes ruin site
<p>MEXICO CITY — Authorities in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula complained Friday about tourists not wearing face masks, as Mexico braces for a surge of Easter...
Northern Mozambique town attacked by rebels for third day
JOHANNESBURG — The town of Palma in northern Mozambique remained under attack from insurgents for a third day Friday, with residents trying to flee...
AP Interview: Serie A trying to get it right on anti-racism
<p>ROME — A botched anti-racism campaign launch involving a painting of apes. Consistent failures to punish clubs whose fans direct monkey chants at black...
Hands touch: Italy’s nursing homes emerge from COVID tunnel
ALZANO LOMBARDO, Italy — Their last hug was through plastic.
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Report coming out on French role in 1994 Rwandan Genocide
<p>PARIS — The findings of a commission that has spent two years uncovering France’s role in 1994’s Rwandan genocide are set to be made...
Serbia vaccinates migrants amid surge in COVID-19 cases
KRNJACA, Serbia — Bashir Ahmad Shirzay lived through wars in Afghanistan, survived a harrowing journey to reach Europe and has no intention of taking...