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Pompeo leaves Kabul with no word on political power-sharing deal

By Rahim Faiez, Kathy Gannon, Associated Press

Since the signing of the deal, the peace process has stalled amid political turmoil in Afghanistan, with the country's leaders squabbling over who was elected president.

IOC looking at postponing Tokyo Olympics in 4 weeks of talks

By Associated Press

The IOC will look at postponing the Tokyo Olympics during four weeks of talks amid mounting criticism by athletes and sports officials during the coronavirus pandemic.

N. Korea says Trump’s letter offers anti-virus cooperation

By Hyung-Jin Kim, Associated Press

President Donald Trump sent a personal letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, seeking to maintain good relations and offering cooperation in fighting the coronavirus pandemic, Kim’s sister said Sunday.

Croatia quake injures 17 amid partial coronavirus lockdown

By Darko Bandic, Associated Press

A strong earthquake in Croatia on Sunday caused panic, the evacuation of hospitals and widespread damage including to the capital's iconic cathedral — all amid a partial coronavirus lockdown.

Virus rebels from France to Florida flout lockdown practices

By Elaine Ganley, Associated Press

People from Europe to the U.S. are ignoring orders and recommendations to stay at home to help stop the coronavirus from spreading. Now authorities around the world are urging them to start obeying and enforcement is up.

Virus marches on in Italy, Iran, US; medical supplies shrink

By Colleen Barry, Frank Jordans, Associated Press

Italy, Iran and the United States reported soaring new death tolls as the coronavirus pandemic marched relentlessly across the globe.

What you need to know today about the virus outbreak

By Associated Press

The death toll from the global coronavirus pandemic has surpassed 11,000 people worldwide and sickened more than 286,000.

Curfews and lockdowns multiply as virus advances rapidly

By Frank Jordans, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press

Streets, squares and highways are deserted in many parts of the world as curfews and lockdowns multiply in the face of a rapidly advancing virus that is severely straining health systems.

WATCH: Trump, coronavirus task force speak from the White House

By News Desk

President Trump and the White House Coronavirus Task Force are holding a news conference.

N Korea test fires missiles; Seoul slams it as inappropriate

By Kim Tong-Hyung, Associated Press

North Korea on Saturday fired two presumed short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, South Korea’s military said, as it continues to expand military capabilities amid deadlocked nuclear negotiations with the Trump administration and a crippling global health crisis.