Tag: Cease fires
Ceasefire in war-torn eastern Ukraine to begin at midnight
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Ukrainian and rebel forces in war-torn eastern Ukraine have started preparing for a “full and comprehensive†ceasefire scheduled to begin...
Cyprus: Virus-infected migrants may be crossing into south
NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - Asylum-seekers infected with coronavirus could be seeping through the porous cease-fire line in the ethnically divided Mediterranean island of Cyprus,...
Armenia-Azerbaijan border fighting escalates; 16 killed
YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) - Armenia and Azerbaijan forces fought Tuesday with heavy artillery and drones, leaving at least 16 people killed on both sides,...
The Latest: Australian state records highest daily increase
MELBOURNE, Australia - The hard-hit Australian state of Victoria has recorded a death and its highest-ever daily increase in coronavirus cases as authorities prepare...
The Latest: Phoenix mayor points to crisis in virus testing
PHOENIX -- Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego is pointing to a “crisis†involving coronavirus testing shortages in her city due to surging cases in Arizona,...
The Latest: Fearing outbreak, Spain locks down county of 71K
MADRID - Authorities in northwestern Spain have ordered the lockdown of a county with a population of 71,000 for fears of a coronavirus outbreak.Regional...
The Latest: Arkansas gov: Trump event goers must wear masks
WASHINGTON -- Republican Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says if President Donald Trump were to hold a campaign rally in his Trump-friendly state, people will...
The Latest: Italy reports dip in virus cases after 5 days
ROME - After five straight days of small increases, the number of day-to-day confirmed COVID-19 cases in Italy has dipped. According to Health Ministry...
The Latest:Phoenix mayor says virus test shortage a ‘crisis’
WASHINGTON - Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego is pointing to a “crisis†involving coronavirus testing shortages in her city due to surging cases in Arizona,...
The Latest: Pope praises UN efforts for worldwide cease-fire
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis is praising U.N. Security Council efforts for worldwide cease-fires to help tackle the coronavirus pandemic.In remarks Sunday to the...