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Month: August 2023

Manchester United let Mason Greenwood leave despite criminal case being closed

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United say Mason Greenwood will leave the club despite a criminal investigation of possible attempted rape being closed by prosecutors six months ago. The 21-year-old England forward has not played for United since January 2022. His future remained unclear during the club’s own investigation. United says “All those involved, including

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Somalia’s government says it intends to shut down access to TikTok, Telegram over content concerns

By OMAR FARUK Associated Press MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Somalia’s government says it intends to shut down access to certain social media platforms including TikTok and Telegram that authorities believe disproportionately harms youth. The announcement comes from the minister of communications and technology amid concerns that the platforms can spread extremist content, nude images and

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Angry reaction as Spanish soccer leader kissed a Women’s World Cup star on the mouth without consent

By DAVID BRUNAT and GRAHAM DUNBAR Associated Press MADRID (AP) — A kiss on the lips caused an uproar after Spain won the Women’s World Cup title. Criticism from the Spanish government and the soccer world rained down Monday on national soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for his inappropriate conduct while reveling in Spain’s 1-0

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Greece hosts meeting of several Balkan leaders; reports that Ukraine’s Zelenskyy will also attend

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — The leaders of several Balkan countries are gathering in the Greek capital of Athens along with top European Union officials to discuss the region’s European future. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was hosting an informal dinner Monday evening for the top officials from nine Balkan nations as well as European Commission

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