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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, shown here on a banner at an anti-corruption rally on Sunday, has reached a deal for a unity government with his rival Benny Gantz.

Israel's Netanyahu Wins Bid To Remain As Prime Minister In Deal With Election Rival

2:59pm April 20, 2020

The right-wing leader would stay in office until October 2021, when the role would pass to centrist Benny Gantz. The agreement is set to break the deadlock Israel has faced over three elections.

A safe-distancing enforcement officer wearing a red armband checks his phone at a food court in Singapore on Saturday. The officers have been deployed to ensure people maintain distance from one another, as Singapore grapples with a spike in coronavirus c

Singapore Sees Surge In COVID-19 Cases, Now Has Highest Number In Southeast Asia

2:05pm April 20, 2020

by Michael Sullivan

Singapore reported 1,426 new cases on Monday and now has the highest number of reported cases in Southeast Asia. Most of those recently infected are foreign workers staying in cramped dormitories.

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a video conference meeting on the COVID-19 situation on Monday.

'Slowing Its Spread': Russia's Putin Conveys Cautious COVID-19 Optimism

2:04pm April 20, 2020

by Charles Maynes

The Russian president says his country is making progress in its battle against the novel coronavirus, even as the number of Russians infected continues to rise.

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In Canada, More Than A Dozen People Killed In Nova Scotia Shootings

7:07am April 20, 2020

by Emma Jacobs

A weekend shooting spree is described as the worst in recent Canadian history. A gunman killed at least 16 people in Nova Scotia. Police say the suspect, who disguised himself as an officer, is dead.

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News Brief: Relief Funding, State Economies, Canada Shootings

6:07am April 20, 2020

White House and congressional leaders say a deal on more relief funding is near. Protesters demand states open their economies. And, at least 16 people were killed in shootings in Nova Scotia.

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Members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) tactical unit confer after the suspect in a deadly shooting rampage was killed at a gas station in Nova Scotia, Canada, on Sunday.

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At Least 10 Killed, Including Police Officer, In Nova Scotia Shootings

10:29pm April 19, 2020

by Emma Bowman

A 51-year-old suspect is dead after leading police on a chase across the northern part of the Canadian province, authorities said.

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Calls To Ban Wildlife Markets Worldwide Gain Steam Amid Pandemic

10:29am April 19, 2020

by Jackie Northam

There are growing calls worldwide to ban so-called wet markets — such as the one in Wuhan, China where it's believed the coronavirus may have started. But enforcing such a ban would be a challenge.

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Uganda's Bobi Wine, left, and Puerto Rico's Bad Bunny have released songs about the coronavirus.

Bad Bunny And Bobi Wine Are Among The Global Artists Singing About Coronavirus

7:01am April 19, 2020

by Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

They're using music to raise awareness about COVID-19 — and how to reduce its spread. Researchers say that songs can help transmit important information during a disease outbreak.

People wear face masks as a preventive measure against the spread of the new coronavirus, COVID-19 at a market in Managua, on April 16, 2020, a day after Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega spoke of the coronavirus pandemic and announced there would be no

Nicaragua Not Backing Down Despite Criticism Over Lax Measures During Pandemic

5:42pm April 18, 2020

by Carrie Kahn

The government has failed to issue social distancing orders. And after weeks out of public view, President Daniel Ortega reemerged Wednesday and decried the coronavirus as a sign from God.

In March, the United States agreed with Mexico and Canada to restrict nonessential travel because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Canadian Border Restrictions Have Been Extended For Another 30 Days

4:55pm April 18, 2020

by Emma Jacobs

The U.S. and Canada have agreed to keep their shared border closed for nonessential travel to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. The decision extends a partial ban implemented last month.