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The Latest: Crimea Hunts Possible School Attack Accomplice
The Latest on the Crimea school attack (all times local):
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Indonesia Drops Disinfectant on Quake-Obliterated Villages
Indonesia’s disaster agency says helicopters are dropping disinfectant on neighborhoods in the earthquake- and tsunami-stricken city of Palu to reduce disease risks from the thousands of victims believed buried in obliterated communities.
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China ‘Regrets’ US Leaving Postal Union Amid Trade Dispute
China says it regrets Washington’s decision to leave the United Nations treaty that regulates international postage amid a worsening trade dispute between the world’s top two economies.
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Malaysia’s Former Deputy PM Detained for Alleged Graft
Malaysia’s anti-graft agency says it has detained former Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in a case linked to misappropriation of funds in his family-run welfare group.
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LEADING OFF: Sale on Hold, Astros Under Scrutiny, NLCS Shift
A look at what’s happening around the majors today:
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China’s Yuan Sinks Further After US Currency Report
China’s politically sensitive yuan sank to a 22-month low against the dollar on Thursday after the U.S. Treasury declined to label Beijing a currency manipulator amid a mounting tariff battle.
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Germany Extradites Suspect in Bulgarian Reporter’s Slaying
German authorities say the suspect arrested in the rape and slaying of a Bulgarian television journalist has been extradited to Bulgaria.
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Kip Keino Hands Himself Over to Police in Corruption Case
Running great Kip Keino has handed himself over to police and is under arrest following allegations he and six other Kenyan sports and government officials embezzled and misappropriated more than $545,000 set aside for their team at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
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Ariya Jutanugarn Takes 1-Shot Lead With 66 at LPGA Shanghai
Ariya Jutanugarn shot a 6-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Buick LPGA Shanghai tournament on Thursday.
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French Finance Minister Cancels Trip to Saudi Conference
France’s finance minister is the latest high-level official or executive to cancelled his attendance at an upcoming investment conference in Saudi Arabia amid doubts over the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.