Oct 05 U.N. chief urges Libya cease-fire, warns its future is at stake By David Rising, Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The United Nations chief is urging world powers and other countries with interests in Libya's long-running civil war to keep working toward a lasting cease-fire between its rival governments. Continue reading
Oct 05 Court ruling casts doubt over control of Venezuelan gold held by Bank of London By Scott Smith, Associated Press The appeals court ruling set aside a British judge's earlier decision granting control of the bullion to U.S.-backed opposition leader Juan Guaidó. Continue reading
Oct 05 U.K. hit by new virus test failing, finds 16,000 extra cases By Pan Pylas, Associated Press The unreported cases were added to the government’s daily new infections total over the weekend, boosting Saturday’s number to 12,872 cases and Sunday’s to 22,961. Continue reading
Oct 05 Armenia and Azerbaijan clash as Iran works on peace plan By Avet Demourian, Associated Press Armenia accused Azerbaijan of firing missiles into the capital of the separatist territory of Nagorno-Karabakh on Monday, while Azerbaijan said several of its towns and its second-largest city were attacked. Continue reading
Oct 05 Flooding in Italy, France leave 9 dead and several missing By Associated Press Flooding has devastated mountainous areas in France’s southeastern region of Alpes-Maritimes and Italy’s northwestern regions of Liguria and Piedmont. Continue reading
Oct 05 Uganda reports blood shortages amid coronavirus pandemic By Associated Press Health authorities in Uganda say the supply of blood has sharply declined since the start of the coronavirus pandemic as fewer people donate and schools remain closed. Continue reading
Oct 05 Three who discovered hepatitis C virus win Nobel Prize for medicine By David Keyton, Frank Jordans, Associated Press Announcing the prize in Stockholm, the Nobel Committee noted that the trio's work, dating back to the 1970s and 1980s, has helped saved millions of lives. Continue reading
Oct 04 Fashion designer Kenzo Takada dies from COVID-19 at age 81 By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press Kenzo Takada, the iconic Franco-Japanese fashion designer famed for his jungle-infused designs and free-spirited aesthetic that channeled global travel, has died. He was 81. Continue reading
Oct 04 Pope: Market capitalism has failed in pandemic, needs reform By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press Pope Francis says the coronavirus pandemic has proven that the “magic theories” of market capitalism have failed and that the world needs a new type of politics that promotes dialogue and solidarity and rejects war at all costs. Continue reading
Oct 02 Armenia ready to talk cease-fire amid Azerbaijan clashes By Avet Demourian, Associated Press Heavy fighting this week between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces has killed dozens and left scores wounded. Continue reading