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Air France flight stopped in Republic of Congo after gunshot
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (AP) —
The Latest: U.K. death toll tops 10,000 from coronavirus
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe ill…
After worst week in pandemic deaths, NY sees signs of hope
NEW YORK (AP) — Despite some hopeful signs that the infection rate is plateauing, New York has had its deadliest week since the coronavirus outbreak began. Officials announced Sunday that the state’s daily death to…
Pope urges solidarity on an Easter of both joy, virus sorrow
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis called for global solidarity Sunday to confront the “epochal challenge” posed by the coronavirus pandemic as he and Christians around the world celebrated the joy of Easter in unusu…
Health officials say 657 more people in England with the coronavirus have died, taking total U.K. deaths over 10,000
LONDON (AP) — Health officials say 657 more people in England with the coronavirus have died, taking total U.K. deaths over 10,000.
The Latest: British PM Boris Johnson released from hospital
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe ill…
Assange's partner reveals they had 2 children and urges bail
LONDON (AP) — Julian Assange's partner revealed Sunday that she had two children with him while he lived inside the Ecuadorian Embassy in London and she issued a plea for the WikiLeaks founder to be released from p…
Israeli president rejects request for coalition extension
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel's president on Sunday turned down a request from Blue and White party leader Benny Gantz for a two-week extension to form a new coalition government.
Pope celebrates joy of Easter amid sorrow of virus, alone
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis and Catholics around the world marked a solitary Easter Sunday, forced to celebrate the most joyful day in the Christian calendar amid the sorrowful reminders of the devastation wro…
Signs missed and steps slowed in Trump's pandemic response
WASHINGTON (AP) — By the time President Donald Trump first spoke publicly about the
The Latest: Pope says pandemic poses 'epochal challenge'
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe ill…
On anniversary of attacks, Sri Lankans mark Easter at home
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Christians in Sri Lanka celebrated Easter in their homes on Sunday, participating in religious services through television as churches remained closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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20,000: US death toll overtakes Italy's as Midwest braces
Afghan Taliban confirms release of 1st government prisoners
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban announced Sunday it will be releasing 20 Afghan government prisoners the group has been holding, in the first phase of its commitment under its historic peace deal with the Uni…
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