International

German virus cases top 2 million as Merkel urges tougher shutdown

Jan 15,2021

Germany's total coronavirus cases topped two million on Friday, as Chancellor Angela Merkel pushed for a "significant" tightening of restrictions to slow the infection rate.

At least 3 killed, 24 injured after 6.2-magnitude quake jolts Indonesia

Jan 15

Zimbabwe records highest daily COVID-19 death toll

Jan 15

A total of 47 COVID-19 deaths were reported in Zimbabwe on Thursday, the highest daily figure since the onset of the pandemic in the country last March.

Northern Brazilian state declares curfew over virus

Jan 15

Amazonas state in northern Brazil on Thursday announced a 10-day curfew to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus, as cases soar and hospitals run out of beds and oxygen.