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Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases passes 40 million

Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases passes 40 million

LONDON — The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the planet has passed 40 million. The milestone was passed early Monday according to Johns Hopkins University, which collates reporting from around the world.
Armenia, Azerbaijan blame each other for truce violations

Armenia, Azerbaijan blame each other for truce violations

YEREVAN, Armenia — Despite a second attempt at a cease-fire, Armenia and Azerbaijan traded accusations Sunday of violating the new truce in their destructive conflict over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh.
UN arms embargoes on Iran expire despite US objections

UN arms embargoes on Iran expire despite US objections

TEHRAN, Iran — A decade-long U.N.
Many homes likely lost in north-central Colorado fires

Many homes likely lost in north-central Colorado fires

BOULDER, Colo. — Nearly 3,000 people were forced to flee from a fast-moving fire in north-central Colorado and authorities believe a large number of homes were destroyed.
Baby born after pregnant mom fatally shot dies 4 days later

Baby born after pregnant mom fatally shot dies 4 days later

CHICAGO — A newborn boy delivered after his mother was fatally shot last week in Chicago has died, authorities confirmed Sunday. Chicago police said the baby died Saturday. He was 4 days old.
Cruise ship rescues 24 people from boat off Florida coast

Cruise ship rescues 24 people from boat off Florida coast

MIAMI — A Carnival Cruise Line ship rescued two dozen people, including two children, from a sinking boat 37 miles (about 60 kilometres ) off the Florida coast, the cruise line reported Saturday.
Hardliner wins Turkish Cypriot leadership election

Hardliner wins Turkish Cypriot leadership election

NICOSIA, Cyprus — A hardliner who won a Turkish Cypriot leadership election said Sunday he's ready to resume dormant talks aimed at ending Cyprus' 46-year ethnic division, as long as rival Greek Cypriots come to grips with Turkey's regional might.
Israel, Bahrain sign deal establishing formal ties

Israel, Bahrain sign deal establishing formal ties

JERUSALEM — Israel and Bahrain on Sunday agreed to establish formal diplomatic relations, making the small Gulf country the fourth Arab state to normalize ties with Israel. The U.S.
Guinea votes to see if president can extend decade in power

Guinea votes to see if president can extend decade in power

CONAKRY, Guinea — Guinean President Alpha Conde sought extend his decade in power in Sunday's election held after the country's constitution was changed earlier this year to allow the 82-year-old leader to run for another term.
Car bombing in western Afghanistan kills 13, wounds 120

Car bombing in western Afghanistan kills 13, wounds 120

KABUL — A suicide car bombing on Sunday killed at least 13 people and wounded around 120 others in Afghanistan's western Ghor province, officials said.