BUCHAREST -- Moldova's former Prime Minister Maia Sandu was projected to win the second round of the country's presidential election, with more than 99 percent of the votes counted late Sunday, according to reports reaching here.

Sandu, also leader of the Party of Action and Solidarity, was leading with 57 percent, while incumbent President Igor Dodon, another contender for Moldova's highest position in the next four years, was lagging behind with 43 percent, said the country's Central Electoral Commission. Dodon is supported by the country's largest Socialist Party. (Moldova-Election-Results)

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LONDON -- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday that he is feeling well and will run the government via Zoom while self-quarantining in Downing Street.

"I'm fit as a butcher's dog -- feel great," Johnson tweeted, adding that he is "bursting with antibodies." (UK-PM-Coronavirus)

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ATHENS -- The marble head of an ancient Greek sculpture was unearthed during roadworks in central Athens, the Greek Culture and Sports Ministry announced Sunday.

The head depicting Hermes, a deity considered the messenger of the Gods and protector of travelers and merchants among others in ancient Greek mythology, was found by construction workers of the municipality of Athens on Friday in Aiolou street close to the Acropolis hill, according to an e-mailed press release. (Greece-Sculpture)

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LIMA -- Peruvian President Manuel Merino presented his resignation on Sunday amid protests that broke out across the country after he assumed the presidency on Tuesday, following the removal of former President Martin Vizcarra.

"I want to inform the entire country that I presented my irrevocable resignation ... and I invoke peace and unity of all Peruvians," Merino said in a televised address to the nation. (Peru-President-Resignation) Enditem

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