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Bootsy Collins, “World Wide Funk” (Mascot Records) The word “funk” is said or sung over 200 times on the new Bootsy Collins album. What were you expecting? Banjo duets, Viking metal or Gregorian chants? Didn’t think so. “World Wide Funk” is a self-contained party record. Think of something witty — or better still, funky —

GENEVA — A group of anti-doping agencies says athletes who return after doping bans should be barred from medal podiums and from earning prize money. The Institute of National Anti-Doping Organizations says the idea emerged at a conference of 37 agencies plus athletes, including Olympic medalists and world champions. The group, known as iNADO, says

POLATSK, Belarus — Five busts of Vladimir Lenin line the sidewalk outside a house in the provincial Belarusian city of Polatsk. And that’s only a small taste of what awaits a visitor who steps inside. “A society without a past is like a man without a shadow,” reads an inscription at the door to the

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Activists on Wednesday asked the United States to suspend a diplomatic visa for a Bahrain prince over allegations that he tortured prisoners during the island kingdom’s 2011 Arab Spring protests. Bahrain long has denied the allegations against Prince Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa. However, as his prominence has risen in

Chris Brown, “Heartbreak on a Full Moon” (RCA) Chris Brown sure has some nerve, releasing a 45-song album when audience attention spans are notoriously short, while most artists agonize over trimming their set into a carefully curated bundle that precisely captures the latest evolution of their sound. But, alas, Brown doesn’t seem concerned about attention

INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis’ police chief said Wednesday that the two officers criminally cleared in the fatal shooting of an unarmed black motorist could appear before the department’s firearms review board later this week. Police Chief Bryan Roach said during a news conference that the board will meet Friday to begin assessing whether officers Michal Dinnsen

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis police chief plans to discuss a prosecutor’s decision not to charge two officers who fatally shot an unarmed black motorist after he fled a traffic stop. Chief Bryan Roach scheduled a news conference for Wednesday, a day after the special prosecutor announced no charges would be filed against officers Michal Dinnsen

MULTAN, Pakistan — A Pakistani court has ordered a Muslim cleric to jail until his next court hearing over possible involvement in the 2016 murder of a social media model. A court official says Judge Mohammad Pervez Khan on Wednesday ordered Mufti Abdul Qawi to jail until his next hearing Nov. 7. The order comes

WASHINGTON — The Latest on President Donald Trump and immigration (all times local): 10:25 a.m. New York Sen. Chuck Schumer says President Donald Trump is “politicizing and dividing America” in the aftermath of Tuesday’s attacks in Manhattan that killed eight people and wounded 11. The Senate’s top Democrat said Trump — who attacked Schumer on

MINSK, Belarus — A court in Belarus has sentenced an opposition leader to ten days in jail for calling on supporters to join unsanctioned protests. The district court in the capital Minsk on Wednesday found 71-year old Vladimir Neklyaev guilty of encouraging supporters to take part in a rally last month that he did not

ROME — Over the space of four days, Stephan El Shaarawy has transformed himself into one of Italy’s most in-form strikers. First came a sensational volley in a 1-0 victory over Bologna in Serie A on Saturday. Then came two more goals worth admiring in Roma’s 3-0 win over Premier League champion Chelsea in the

WASHINGTON — Roused by the first major ISIS-inspired attack on U.S. soil since he took office, President Donald Trump urged swift repeal of an immigration program that brought the suspect to America and laid into a political foe he said was responsible for it — though Republican George H. W. Bush signed the law. Trump

WASHINGTON — Calling the suspect an “animal,” President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged tougher immigration measures based on “merit” after the deadly truck attack in New York City. Trump noted during a Cabinet meeting that the driver in Tuesday’s attack entered the country through the “Diversity Visa Lottery Program” and called on Congress to “immediately”

WASHINGTON — Vowing to “stop this craziness,” President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged tougher immigration measures based on “merit” after the deadly truck attack in New York City. Trump said on Twitter that the driver in Tuesday’s attack “came into our country through what is called the ‘Diversity Visa Lottery Program,’ a Chuck Schumer beauty”

PARIS — For the first time in nearly two years, France is no longer in a state of emergency. Prime Minister Edouard Philippe sought Wednesday to assure tourists and the French that they will still enjoy “a good level of security” thanks to a new counterterrorism law that enshrines some of the state of emergency’s

DENVER — Molson Coors Brewing’s third-quarter profit met Wall Street’s view as the beer maker’s sales improved overseas. The Denver-based company, which makes Miller Light, Coors Light and other beers, earned $280 million, or $1.29 per share, for the period ended Sept. 30. That compares with $318.9 million, or $1.47 per share, a year earlier.

DENVER — Molson Coors Brewing Co. (TAP) on Wednesday reported third-quarter earnings of $280 million. On a per-share basis, the Denver-based company said it had net income of $1.29. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and to account for discontinued operations, were $1.34 per share. The results met Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four

VATICAN CITY — The pope says he is pained by extremist attacks in recent days in Somalia, Afghanistan and New York. Francis said during an Angelus prayer on Wednesday, the Catholic holiday of All Saints’ Day, that he was praying for all those who were killed and injured, and for their family members. The pontiff

GENEVA — A Swiss art museum is showcasing a new exhibit of artwork deemed “degenerate art” by the Nazis, drawn from a collection of some 1,500 works found in the homes of German collector Cornelius Gurlitt five years ago. The Bern Kunstmuseum exhibit features over 200 modern art pieces confiscated in a Nazi crackdown against

BOGOR, Indonesia — Giant panda Cai Tao was asleep for much of his debut before media in the Indonesian city of Bogor but occasionally perked up to eat bamboo. Cai Tao and a much more active female, Hu Chen, were shown to reporters Wednesday as part of preparations for allowing the public to see them

Driving a small hatchback offers many advantages. They’re efficient, maneuverable, practical and, above all, affordable. Sometimes they’re even fun to drive. Kia and Honda have each updated their cars in this segment for 2018. The Kia Rio is all-new, while the Honda Fit has received a number of minor upgrades. Each has its own appeal,

LOS ANGELES — All you fans who hated the rule that linked the All-Star Game to home-field advantage in the World Series, guess what? This is your year. The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to host the Houston Astros in Game 7 on Wednesday night, thanks to a change that went into effect this season.

NAIROBI, Kenya — The Latest on Kenya’s presidential election (all times local): 4:20 p.m. Kenyan civil rights group the Independent Medico Legal Unit says police have killed 13 protesters in opposition strongholds since Thursday’s repeat presidential election, which the main opposition group boycotted. IMLU says that between Oct. 25 and Oct. 28 it recorded 64

NAIROBI, Kenya — The Latest on Kenya’s presidential election (all times local): 2 p.m. The head of a Kenyan observers’ group says the Oct. 26 repeat presidential election faced challenges that were “not conducive” for a free and fair process. Regina Opondo, chair of the Elections Observation Group, told Kenyan television on Wednesday that “the

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — At least 28 people have been killed in rare protests in the capital of Eritrea, one of the world’s most reclusive nations, an official with the largest Eritrean opposition group said Wednesday. Another more than 100 people were injured in the protests in Asmara that began on Monday and escalated on