Dutch PM orders 'partial lockdown' to halt coronavirus surge 

Oct 14,2020
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.
World Bank approves $12 bln for Covid-19 vaccines
Oct 14
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
Oct 14
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 
Oct 14
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 
Oct 14
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
Oct 13
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.