World Bank approves $12 bln for Covid-19 vaccines

The World Bank said Tuesday that it approved $12 billion for developing countries to finance the purchase and distribution of Covid-19 vaccines, tests and treatment.
Canada can still celebrate Halloween: health authorities
The coronavirus pandemic has upended life around the world but there's no reason Canada can't still get some treats on Halloween -- as long as measures to stop the virus's spread are upheld, health authorities said Tuesday.
Wall collapse amid heavy rains kills 10 in south India 
At least 10 people died and five injured when a wall collapsed in India's southern state of Telangana early Wednesday, the local police confirmed.
New Zealand reports 2 new imported cases of COVID-19 
New Zealand reported two new imported cases of COVID-19 from managed isolation on Wednesday, with no new cases in the community.
Italy imposes 'no party' rule with new anti-virus measures
Italy imposed new hardened rules on Tuesday to control a resurgence of the coronavirus pandemic, including an end to parties, amateur football matches and snacking at bars at night.
Ten million Americans have already voted in election: tracker
More than 10 million Americans have already cast their ballots in the US presidential contest, a tracking group said late Monday, a record pace three weeks before election day November 3.
Suga to visit Vietnam, Indonesia next week