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Swiss take 'middle path' in curbs to slow COVID without crippling economy 28 Oct 2020 - 08:11 pm
A general view shows the weekly market, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in the oldtown of Solothurn, October 24, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann
Merkel imposes toughest German restrictions since lockdown 28 Oct 2020 - 08:01 pm
The moon is seen beside the Reichstag, the building which houses the Bundestag (lower house of parliament), from the Chancellery in Berlin before a news conference on new coronavirus restrictions following consultations with the premiers of Germany's 16 f
Belgian chocolatier crowned best pastry chef in the world 28 Oct 2020 - 03:43 pm
Belgian chocolatier Pierre Marcolini poses in his kitchen workshop after being crowned best pastry chef in the world by his peers at international competition, in Brussels, Belgium October 27, 2020. Picture taken October 27, 2020. REUTERS/Johanna Geron
Heathrow says Paris now Europe's busiest airport 28 Oct 2020 - 03:28 pm
FILES) In this file photo taken on July 10, 2020 passengers wearing a face mask or covering due to the COVID-19 pandemic, arrive at Heathrow airport, west London. AFP / DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS
Number of COVID patients hospitalized in Hungary reaches new high 28 Oct 2020 - 03:08 pm
A healthcare worker works at a COVID-19 testing site as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in Budapest, Hungary, October 27, 2020. REUTERS/Bernadett Szabo/File Photo
Belgium virus hospitalisations match first wave's peak 28 Oct 2020 - 01:47 pm
A member of the medical personnel at the CHU de Liege hospital looks on as they treat patients suffering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Liege, Belgium October 27, 2020. REUTERS/Yves Herman
UK says COVID-19 vaccine roll out could start before Christmas 28 Oct 2020 - 01:25 pm
People wearing face masks shelter under umbrellas outside a department store following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Manchester, Britain, October 26, 2020. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo
Berlin's ill-fated new airport finally ready for take-off 28 Oct 2020 - 01:12 pm
(FILES) This file photo taken on July 30, 2020, shows a volunteer walking in front of the departure information board during a test run at the Berlin-Brandenburg Willy-Brandt international Airport (BER) in Schoenefeld near Berlin.  AFP / Tobias Schwarz
Victorian hologram keeps music in touch with lockdown audience 28 Oct 2020 - 01:05 pm
Singer-songwriter Dan Olsen and his guitarist use technology based on a Victorian optical illusion to demonstrate how Musion 3D's virtual concert system allows performers to connect with their fans in the locked-down world of the coronavirus pandemic, app
Russia approves bill allowing national law to trump international treaties 28 Oct 2020 - 12:49 pm
FILE PHOTO: An aerial view shows the skyline of the capital Moscow in Russia, October 29, 2015. REUTERS/Andrey Kuzmin/File Photo
Italy approves stimulus package after COVID-19 cases hit new record 28 Oct 2020 - 12:03 am
A damaged window of a store is seen as people protest against the new restrictions introduced by the government to curb the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) infections, in Turin, Italy, October 26, 2020. REUTERS/Massimo Pinca TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Russia applies for WHO emergency use tag for its COVID-19 vaccine 27 Oct 2020 - 11:08 pm
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Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower in Paris evacuated in security alerts: Police 27 Oct 2020 - 07:50 pm
FILE PHOTO: An aerial view shows the deserted Place de l'Etoile and the Arc de Triomphe, during a lockdown imposed to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Paris, France April 4, 2020. Picture taken with a drone. REUTERS/Pascal Rossigno
EU warns not enough COVID vaccines for all in Europe until 2022 27 Oct 2020 - 07:37 pm
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Belgium becomes EU nation with highest rate of COVID-19 infections 27 Oct 2020 - 07:22 pm
A member of the medical personnel at the CHU de Liege hospital looks through a door as they treat patients suffering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Liege, Belgium October 27, 2020. REUTERS/Yves Herman
Almost 200 European airports face insolvency, airports body ACI Europe says 27 Oct 2020 - 03:49 pm
FILE PHOTO: A man pushes a baggage cart wearing a mandatory face mask as a
Lithuania upset over soon-to-open Belarus nuke plant 27 Oct 2020 - 03:45 pm
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UK study finds evidence of waning antibody immunity to COVID-19 over time 27 Oct 2020 - 03:33 pm
A woman wearing a protective mask walks near an informational poster, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Warrington, Britain September 22, 2020. REUTERS/Molly Darlington/File Photo