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Putin urges sanctions removal for global revival MOSCOW -- Russian President Vladimir Putin argued Tuesday that ending "illegitimate sanctions" against countries like his could boost the coronavirus-hit global... by The Associated Press - September 23, 2020

UN chief: 'epochal' crisis as world powers meet remotely Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the U.N.'s first-ever virtual meeting of global leaders Tuesday that the world is facing an "epochal" health crisis, t... by The Associated Press - September 22, 2020

Airborne-virus guidance killed; CDC switch dismays experts WASHINGTON -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday removed language from its website that said the novel coronavirus spreads through airborn... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - September 22, 2020

Rejecting U.N., U.S. adds sanctions on Iran WASHINGTON -- The United States slapped additional sanctions on Iran on Monday after the Trump administration's disputed unilateral weekend declaration that all... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - September 22, 2020

Putin critic wants clothes he wore when poisoned MOSCOW -- Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny demanded Monday that Russia return the clothes he was wearing on the day he fell into a coma in Siberia, call... by The Associated Press - September 22, 2020

The World in Brief Israel's Gantz to talk defense in U.S. by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - September 22, 2020

China, India militaries aim for easing tensions SRINAGAR, India -- Senior Indian and Chinese military commanders held talks Monday aimed at resolving a tense monthslong standoff along their disputed border in... by AIJAZ HUSSAIN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - September 22, 2020

Lebanon president warns of calamity over Cabinet crisis BEIRUT -- Lebanon's president said Monday that the crisis-hit country could be going to "hell" if a new government was not formed, suggesting it would require a... by The Associated Press - September 22, 2020

Extradition of teacher OK'd JERUSALEM -- An Israeli court Monday approved the extradition of a former teacher wanted in Australia on charges of child sex abuse, potentially paving the way ... by ILAN BEN ZION THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - September 22, 2020

Sanctions try on Belarusians fails BRUSSELS -- European Union foreign ministers failed Monday to impose sanctions on Belarus officials suspected of election fraud or of playing a part in the secu... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - September 22, 2020

US Space Force deploys to vast new frontier: Arabian Desert DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- The newly formed U.S. Space Force is deploying troops to a vast new frontier: the Arabian Peninsula. September 21, 2020

Iran slams U.S. effort on sanctions TEHRAN, Iran -- Iran's president dismissed U.S. efforts to restore all U.N. sanctions on the country as mounting economic pressure from Washington pushed the lo... by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - September 21, 2020

Thai protesters commemorate revolution BANGKOK -- Anti-government demonstrators occupying a historic field in the Thai capital Sunday installed a plaque symbolizing the country's transition to democr... by TASSANEE VEJPONGSA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - September 21, 2020

The World in Brief Belarusian protesters march in Minsk by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - September 21, 2020

Judge temporarily blocks Trump's WeChat ban WASHINGTON -- A federal judge has issued an injunction against President Donald Trump's executive order effectively banning the Chinese social media app WeChat ... by ANA SWANSON AND DAVID MCCABE THE NEW YORK TIMES - September 21, 2020