Malaysia re-imposing coronavirus restrictions

Malaysia will reintroduce coronavirus restrictions in the country's capital amid a surge in new cases.
France risks new lockdowns if Covid surge worsens: PM
French authorities could be forced to impose new lockdowns in a bid to contain another surge in coronavirus cases that is putting a strain on hospitals, Prime Minister Jean Castex warned Monday.
390 illegal migrants rescued off Libyan coast: IOM

British PM to outline new virus lockdown system
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to present a new three-tiered alert system for coronavirus cases in England on Monday, with northwestern Liverpool expected to be the only city placed in the top category.
Russia wants Azerbaijan-Armenia ceasefire to hold
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has called on Azerbaijan and Armenia to honor a Russia-brokered ceasefire agreement. Fighting has continued even after the deal took effect at noon on Saturday, local time.
Brazil's virus death toll passes 150,000 people: official
Brazil on Saturday passed the bleak marker of 150,000 deaths from Covid-19, the health ministry said, as the rate of coronavirus infections continues to slow in the South American country.
Organizers cancel Oct 15 US presidential debate
The Commission on Presidential Debates said Friday it has cancelled next week's showdown between Donald Trump and his challenger Joe Biden, after the president said he would not participate in a virtual format.