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Italians flock back to coffee bars as COVID-19 restrictions eased
The familiar tinkling of ceramic cups and chatter returned to coffee bars across most of Italy on Monday, as rigid COVID-19 restrictions were ... Coronavirus -
Coronavirus: France imposes border controls in scramble to avoid lockdown
New border controls went into force in France on Sunday as part of a massive effort to contain the spread of COVID-19 and avoid another nationwide ... Coronavirus -
European stocks turn defensive as lockdown worries resurface
European stocks inched higher on Tuesday, as possible extension of German lockdowns drew investors into defensive sectors such as healthcare and ... Economy -
Tunisia to lock down for four days from Thursday
Tunisia will impose a four-day national lockdown from Thursday, which is a national holiday, because of a sharp rise in COVID-19 cases, Health ... World News -
Coronavirus: Lebanon prepares for complete COVID-19 shutdown amid panic buying
Supermarket shelves are left empty in Lebanon as panic buyers rush to purchase goods after the country’s supreme defense council announced a complete ... Coronavirus -
Coronavirus: Lebanon debates closure of supermarkets, airport amid a surge in cases
The advisory committee tackling the coronavirus pandemic in Lebanon issued a recommendation of a complete, one-week shutdown that includes closing ... Coronavirus -
Coronavirus: London declares emergency over ‘out of control’ COVID-19
London declared a major incident on Friday because its hospitals were at risk of being overwhelmed by a highly transmissible variant of the ... World News -
Coronavirus: Lebanon reports 4,166 COVID-19 cases, highest to date
Lebanon reported its highest daily number of new coronavirus cases since the outbreak began in December 2019, with the health ministry reporting 4,166 ... Coronavirus -
Coronavirus: More than 1.3 million people vaccinated against COVID-19 in UK: PM
More than 1.3 million people in the United Kingdom have been vaccinated against COVID-19, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday, and he pledged ... Coronavirus -
World Bank predicts fragile economic recovery for MENA in 2021
The World Bank on Tuesday predicted a moderate economic recovery for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in 2021, as well as a 4 percent global ... Economy -
Coronavirus: Lebanon orders three-week lockdown to fight COVID-19 virus spread
Lebanon announced a full lockdown for three weeks, including a night curfew, to stem a rise in COVID-19 infections that threatens to overwhelm ... Coronavirus -
Coronavirus: UK PM Johnson says stricter COVID-19 lockdown restrictions are expected
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday tougher lockdown restrictions were probably on the way as COVID-19 cases keep rising, but that ... Coronavirus -
Coronavirus: Denmark extends hard COVID-19 lockdown amid spike in infections
Denmark has extended a hard lockdown for two weeks, until Jan. 17, to limit the spread of COVID-19, following a drastic spike in new infections over ... Coronavirus -
Coronavirus: No new lockdown in France for now despite spike in COVID-19 cases
France will not enforce a new lockdown for the time being to curb the spread of the coronavirus but it could soon impose an earlier curfew in eastern ... Coronavirus -
Coronavirus: COVID-19 positive Israelies allowed to cast drive-through ballots
Israelis who are sick with COVID-19 will be able to cast their ballots at drive-through polling stations that authorities hope will ensure a smooth ... Coronavirus -
Coronavirus: Iraq bans air travel with eight nations over new variant of virus
Iraq is banning air travel to or from eight countries to guard against the spread of a new variant of the coronavirus, and is ordering public venues ... Middle East -
Coronavirus: Turkey reports record daily COVID-19 death toll of 254
Turkey’s coronavirus-related deaths rose to a new daily record of 254 on Monday even as new infections dipped for a sixth straight day to near 3,400, ... Coronavirus -
Oil prices hit nine-month high after inventory draw
Oil climbed to a nine-month high on Thursday after government data showed a fall in US crude stockpiles last week, while progress towards a US fiscal ... Energy -
Dubai's live music scene slowly comes back to life after pandemic shutdowns
After a year that has disrupted the events industry like no other, Dubai’s music scene is slowly coming back to life.Entertainment venues in the UAE ... Coronavirus -
Coronavirus: Germany to close shops from mid-week in tighter COVID-19 lockdown
Germany will close shops from the middle of next week in a tightening of coronavirus lockdown restrictions, people familiar with the matter said on ... Coronavirus -
Coronavirus: German court upholds ban on COVID-19 demonstration
Germany’s highest court upheld on Saturday a ban on a demonstration in the northern city of Bremen planned by opponents of lockdown measures aimed at ... Coronavirus -
Coronavirus: Turkey announces weekday curfews, weekend COVID-19 lockdown
Turkey will impose curfews on weekdays and full lockdowns over weekends to combat the spread of the coronavirus, President Tayyip Erdogan said on ... Coronavirus -
Coronavirus: Sao Paulo imposes COVID-19 restrictions as cases surge again
The state of Sao Paulo, home to Brazil’s biggest city, imposed stricter social distancing measures on Monday as it wrestles to contain a fresh rise in ... Coronavirus -
Coronavirus: UK police arrest 155 in anti-lockdown protests in London
Police in London said on Saturday that they had made 155 arrests as they tried to break up anti-lockdown and anti-vaccine protests.The police said the ... Coronavirus -
Coronavirus: Cyprus announces night-time COVID-19 curfew
Cyprus on Friday announced it would lift lockdowns in two key coastal cities but impose a nationwide eight-hour night-time curfew among other uniform ... Coronavirus -
Coronavirus: Soccer clubs in London, Liverpool set to welcome fans back to stadiums
Fans of Premier League clubs in London and Liverpool can attend games when a month-long national lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19 is lifted ... Coronavirus -
Coronavirus: British PM to hold press briefing on local restrictions after Christmas
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will hold a news conference on Thursday to explain local COVID-19 restrictions, emerging from self-isolation two ... World News -
Coronavirus: France’s new COVID-19 cases slow before possible lockdown loosening
French health authorities on Monday reported 4,452 new COVID-19 infections over the past 24 hours, down from Sunday’s 13,157, with the daily increase ... Coronavirus -
Coronavirus: British PM Johnson sets new measures to replace COVID-19 lockdown
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out new measures on Monday to replace a COVID-19 lockdown in England from Dec. 2, reinforcing a previous ... Coronavirus -
Coronavirus: Late-night KFC order costs partygoers $18k in COVID-19 lockdown fines
Partygoers in Australia have been fined $18,000 for breaking COVID-19 rules after they made a “suspicious” KFC order for 20 people, alerting police to ... Coronavirus