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Iconic fashion designer Kenzo Takada dies from coronavirus at age 81

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.

US, Russia to hold another round of nuclear arms talks in Finland

The United States and Russia will hold a round of nuclear arms control talks in the Finland's capital, Helsinki, on Monday to follow up on negotiations in Austria this summer

Azerbaijan says Armenia firing rockets at city, threatens retaliation

The developments marked a sharp escalation of the war in the South Caucasus that broke out one week ago

US presidential elections: Trump faces credibility crisis over health scare

One month from Election Day, President Donald Trump is facing a credibility crisis as yawning as his health crisis, at a moment when he needs the public's trust the most

Covid in US: Mike Pence ordered borders closed after CDC experts refused

Mike Pence in March directed CDC to use its emergency powers to effectively seal the US borders, overruling the agency's scientists who said there was no evidence the action would slow the coronavirus

Next 48 hours critical for Donald Trump on virus fight, says official

Trump went through a very concerning period Friday and the next 48 hours will be critical in terms of his care as he battles the coronavirus at a military hospital, White House official said

Azerbaijan claims village seizure in fighting with Armenia in conflict zone

Armenia and Azerbaijan said heavy fighting is continuing in their conflict over the separatist territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, and Azerbaijan's president said that his troops had taken a village

Trump was given oxygen before his hospital admission for Covid-19 treatment

US President Donald Trump on Friday was administered supplemental oxygen at the White House hours after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and before being flown to a military hospital

WHO calls on Turkey to follow its Covid-19 data reporting guides

The World Health Organization's office in Turkey has reiterated its call for reporting Covid-19 data in line with WHO guidances to harmonize data collection and response measures

Coronavirus spreads on panel handling US Supreme Court nomination

Two Republican members of the Senate Judiciary Committee have tested positive for the coronavirus

Covid: Donald Trump given experimental drug aimed at curbing severe illness

The new drug is in late-stage testing and its safety and effectiveness are not yet known

Federal Judge: Census violated order; demands mass text to workers

A federal judge is ordering the Census Bureau to text every 2020 census worker by Friday, letting them know the head count of every U.S. resident is continuing through the end of the month

Madrid readies for partial lockdown, files legal challenge amid Covid surge

Madrid's legal challenge argues that restrictions violate regional self-rule laws.

US, Morocco sign 10-year agreement to strengthen military cooperation

Esper met with Moroccan Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita upon his arrival Friday

Democrats send well wishes to Donald Trump after he tests Covid positive

Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris is wishing President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump a "full and speedy recovery" after they contracted the Covid-19 virus

Europe's central bank moves toward introducing digital version of euro

With consumers increasingly using cashless ways to buy things, the European Central Bank on Friday took a step closer to issuing a digital version of the euro currency shared by 19 countries

California hits grim milestone with 4 million acres burned in wildfires

Flames have scorched an area larger than Connecticut

Armenia officials say ready to talk cease-fire amid Azerbaijan clashes

Officials in Armenia said the country is ready to discuss cease-fire in the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh, where heavy fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces has continued for 6 days

India to Iran: World reacts to Trump's infection with sympathy, mockery

News of the infection of the world's most powerful man with the most notorious disease in the world drew instant reactions of shock, sympathy, undisguised glee and, of course, outrage and curiosity

Mike Pence sends prayers to Donald Trump as president tests Covid positive

Mike Pence says he and his wife, Karen, are sending their love and prayers to President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump as they tested positive for Covid