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In South Sudan, actress Ashley Judd brings spirit of #MeToo

JUBA, South Sudan (AP) — In her first visit to civil war-torn South Sudan, actress Ashley Judd had a message for survivors of sexual assault in a country where rape is a widespread weapon. "I see you, I love you…

 

7-time champ Serena Williams gets smooth draw at Wimbledon

LONDON (AP) — Serena Williams avoided any early matchups against opponents with success to speak of at Wimbledon in a draw on Friday that could put her against No. 5 seed Elina Svitolina in the third round.

 

Libya says 100 migrants missing, feared dead off Tripoli

CAIRO (AP) — Libya's coast guard said Friday that about 100 migrants are missing at sea, feared dead after their boat capsized off the coast of this North African country.

 

Hamilton fastest in upgraded car in practice for Austrian GP

SPIELBERG, Austria (AP) — Lewis Hamilton posted the fastest lap time as Mercedes' upgraded cars dominated the first practice session for the Austrian Grand Prix on Friday.

 

China appeals to SKorea to help 'protect free trade'

BEIJING (AP) — China's No. 2 leader, Premier Li Keqiang, appealed to Korean business leaders Friday to help "protect free trade" in a new effort to recruit allies for its escalating dispute with Washington.

 

SpaceX launches AI robot, strong coffee for station crew

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — A SpaceX rocket that flew just two months ago with a NASA satellite roared back into action Friday, launching the first orbiting robot with artificial intelligence and other station supplies.

 

The Latest: FIFA to review yellow- and red-card tiebreaker

MOSCOW (AP) — The Latest on Friday at the World Cup (all times local):

 

Pope replaces Australian prelate who opposes sex abuse norm

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Melbourne's archbishop, who said he'd prefer jail to telling civil authorities about any sex abuse of children that might be revealed to him during the Sacrament of Penance, also…

 

The Latest: Rescuer doubtful about EU migrants plan

GENEVA (AP) — The Latest on the migrant crisis in Europe and Mideast (all times local):

 

IMF: Greek economy improved, but may need more debt relief

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece has significantly improved its economy as it heads toward the end of its bailout program in August, but its debt pile will remain difficult to manage in the long term, the International Monetary Fund said…

 

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