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India keeps lid on Kashmir’s internet 6 months into lockdown

By AIJAZ HUSSAIN and SHEIKH SAALIQ | February 14, 2020

NEW DELHI (AP) — Six months after India's government stripped restive Kashmir of its semi-autonomy and enforced a total communications blackout, it is heralding the restoration of limited, slow-speed internet as a step toward normalcy.But for the Himalayan...

China’s virus crackdown leaves millions working at home

By JOE McDONALD | February 14, 2020

BEIJING (AP) — In the middle of a phone call with a customer, an important visitor knocks on Michael Xiong's door: his 3-year-old son.Xiong, a salesman in Chibi, a city near the center of a virus outbreak, is one of millions of people in China who are...

Health concerns meet politics amid Taiwan’s WHO exclusion

By RALPH JENNINGS | February 14, 2020

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan’s exclusion from the World Health Organization is pitting health concerns against geopolitics during the current crisis over the new illness known as COVID-19.Taiwan has called repeatedly for it to be allowed to participate...

Caps rally for 3-2 win over Avs, Ovechkin still at 698 goals

By PAT GRAHAM | February 14, 2020

DENVER (AP) — T.J. Oshie's tip with his stick produced the game-winner. It was Nicklas Backstrom's oratory assist that really got the Capitals going.Oshie deflected in the deciding goal with 2:04 remaining and Washington rallied for a 3-2 win over the...

Ross’ 3 at buzzer gives Pepperdine 72-69 win over San Diego

February 14, 2020

MALIBU, Calif. (AP) — Colbey Ross made a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Pepperdine a 72-69 victory over San Diego on Thursday night.Ross' shot came after San Diego's Braun Hartfield had his 3-point try go in and out with six seconds remaining.The Waves...

Allen’s 32 points leads Idaho past E Washington 74-71

February 14, 2020

CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Travon Allen scored 32 points and grabbed 11 rebounds and Idaho upset Eastern Washington 74-71 on Thursday night after squandering most of a 24-point second-half lead.Idaho's Chance Garvin made 1 of 2 free throws with just over...

Nnaji scores 21, helps sluggish Arizona beat Cal 68-52

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN | February 13, 2020

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Zeke Nnaji had 21 points and five rebounds, and Arizona overcame a sluggish game offensively to beat California 68-52 on Thursday night.Dylan Smith added 14 points and Nico Mannion had 10 points and five assists to help the Wildcats...

Talbot makes 44 saves, Calgary Flames rout Anaheim Ducks 6-0

February 13, 2020

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mikael Backlund and Mark Jankowski scored two goals apiece, and Cam Talbot made 44 saves for his 21st career shutout in the Flames' 6-0 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night.The Ducks gave up four goals in the first...

LA church leaders charged with marriage, immigration fraud

February 13, 2020

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Three officials with a Philippines-based church in Los Angeles have been charged as part of an alleged scheme to trick followers into becoming fundraisers and arrange sham marriages to keep them in the U.S.Federal agents arrested...

No. 17 Oregon rallies to overtake No 16 Colorado 68-60

By BOB CLARK | February 13, 2020

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — Coming from behind to win is nothing new for Oregon.The 17th-ranked Ducks had already rallied from double-figure deficits to win four games this season. They did it a fifth time Thursday night to overtake No. 16 Colorado 68-60 and...

Asian stocks rebound from early losses as virus toll grows

By YURI KAGEYAMA | February 13, 2020

Shares rebounded in Asia on Friday after an early sell-off, though Japan's benchmark declined as investors reacted to news of a growing number of cases of a new virus among the local population.The Nikkei 225 fell 0.6% in morning trading to 23,683.44....

Ethiopians face deserts and smugglers on the way to Saudi

By MAGGIE MICHAEL, NARIMAN EL-MOFTY, and MAAD AL-ZEKRI | February 13, 2020

LAC ASSAL, Djibouti (AP) — “Patience,” Mohammed Eissa told himself.He whispered it every time he felt like giving up. The sun was brutal, reflecting off the thick layer of salt encrusting the barren earth around Lac Assal, a lake 10 times saltier...