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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

EU sanctions Belarus over election, gets in-kind response

By Lorna Baldwin and Menelaos Hadjicostis, Associated Press

The European Union has imposed sanctions Friday on 40 officials suspected of election misconduct and a brutal security crackdown on protesters in Belarus, which quickly retaliated by announcing its own sanctions against the EU.

India's contracting economy rebooting from coronavirus blow

By Ashok Sharma, Rishabh Jain, Associated Press

Millions of distressed Indian manufacturers and traders are counting on the eagerly-awaited October-December festive season to rescue them from their coronavirus catastrophe.