Armenia reports 201 new COVID-19 cases, more restrictions lifted

Armenia on Wednesday reported 201 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the national count to 40,794, according to the National Center for Disease Control.
Asia's World Cup football qualifiers postponed over coronavirus
Asia's upcoming qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup football have been postponed to next year because of the coronavirus pandemic, officials said on Wednesday.
China eases travel restrictions for Europeans
China has eased entry restrictions for nationals from 36 European countries, months after thousands were left stranded when the country closed its borders and slashed flights to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: 412 new cases in Italy, six more deaths
The health ministry said Tuesday that Italy has registered 412 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours.
Trooper, militant killed in Indian-controlled Kashmir gunfight
A trooper and a militant were killed Wednesday in a fierce gunfight in restive Indian-controlled Kashmir, officials said.
Biden picks Kamala Harris to be first black woman VP
Presidential hopeful Joe Biden named Senator Kamala Harris, a former rival in the White House race, as his running mate Tuesday, marking a historic first for American women of color.
Beirut mourns 1 week after deadly explosion
People in Lebanon have gathered to pay tribute to victims of a massive explosion that took place one week ago at a port in Beirut.