NEW YORK -- COVID-19 cases are rebounding in New York State as the BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron contributes to the majority of infections.

The 7-day average of COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people increased to 17.8 on Sunday, up from 8.2 three weeks ago, according to the latest data issued by the state's authorities on Monday. (US-New York-COVID)

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UNITED NATIONS -- The UN mission in Mali is investigating reports of civilians killed during clashes last week between government troops and militants, a UN spokesman said on Monday.

Published reports vary in the number of civilian deaths, but they do agree the number is in the hundreds. They said the army of Mali engaged with militants believed associated with the Islamic State or al-Qaeda, known to be in the area. (UN-Mali-Civilians-Killing)

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KIEV -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree to approve the composition of a Ukrainian delegation for the talks with Russia over security guarantees, the Ukrainian president's press service said Monday.

The delegation will be led by David Arakhamia, head of the Ukrainian delegation to the peace negotiations with Russia, according to the decree. (Ukraine-Russia-Security guarantees)

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BEIRUT -- Lebanon's Deputy Prime Minister Saade Chami on Monday announced "the bankruptcy of the state and the Central Bank of Lebanon," al-Jadeed local TV channel reported.

"The state has gone bankrupt as did the Central Bank of Lebanon, and the loss has occurred; we will seek to reduce losses for the people," he said. (Lebanon-Bankruptcy-IMF) Enditem

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