Germany sees 6,638 daily virus cases, highest since start of pandemic

Oct 15,2020
New cases of coronavirus infections in Germany have soared to 6,638 in the past 24 hours, official data showed Thursday, reaching a daily level not seen since the start of the pandemic.
India cinemas reopen, hoping to lure back movie-mad fans
Oct 15
The films may be old, masks mandatory and the usual lavish menus absent, but Indian cinema-owners hope movie-lovers will still flock back Thursday when theatres begin reopening after a nearly seven-month coronavirus shutdown.
G20 issues debt freeze to developing countries
Oct 15
The Group of 20 major economies has agreed to extend a debt repayment period by six months to support developing countries struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic.
France to impose nightly curfew due to COVID-19
Oct 15
The French government is to restore a state of public health emergency that expired three months ago and impose a nightly curfew in some cities, including Paris.
Ireland to heighten virus curbs at UK border: PM
Oct 15
Ireland will crank up coronavirus restrictions, prime minister Micheal Martin said Wednesday, announcing a raft of new curbs along the border with the British province of Northern Ireland.
Dutch PM orders 'partial lockdown' to halt coronavirus surge 
Oct 14
The Netherlands will go into "partial lockdown" to curb one of Europe's biggest coronavirus surges, with all bars, cafes and restaurants to close, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said Tuesday.
New Zealand scrap England football friendly over virus 'complications'
Oct 14
New Zealand pulled out of next month's football friendly against England on Wednesday, saying "complications" caused by Covid-19 had made it too difficult to field a team at Wembley on November 12.