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The nation's capital is tightening its public COVID19 restrictions in the face of spiraling virus numbers locally and around the country.

A firearmstoting congresswomanelect who owns a gunthemed restaurant in Rifle, Colorado, has already asked Capitol Police about carrying her weapon on Capitol grounds, her office has acknowledged. If she does so, she apparently won't be alone.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson set out new measures on Monday that will come into effect when England's national COVID lockdown ends on Dec. 2, returning to a toughened tiered regional approach to reflect differences in infection rates.

Some men belonging to the Muslim community reportedly tried to grab the lands of poor Dalits. The outrageous act on the Chatth ghat was a deliberate attempt by them to harass the Dalits.

Economy Minister Paulo Guedes on Monday lauded the economic boost from Brazil's policy mix of low interest rates and a weak exchange rate, forecasting that exports to China will reach $100 billion a year within a decade.

Euro zone business activity contracted sharply this month as renewed lockdowns forced many firms in the bloc's dominant service industry to close temporarily, although news of possible vaccines boosted hopes for 2021, surveys showed on Monday.

The state Cabinet led by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur authorised Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Bhardwaj to call an all-party meeting early to decide on holding the winter session.

Cineworld, owner of the U.S. Regal cinema chain, secured an additional $750 million in funding on Monday to cushion itself against the impact of the coronavirus as it aims to reopen next year.

To ensure compliance with the order issued by Gurugram police Chief KK Rao, a special team has been formed to keep an eye on these establishments. Moreover, it is mandatory for such places to share details with the Gurugram police in advance about the boo...

The state government has recently taken decisions to stop the spread of the infection, he said, adding that wearing masks and observing social distancing is important for safety.

The judge, who will demit the office on November 30, released the appeals from his court and said that subject to the orders of the Chief Justice, they will be listed before another bench on December 1.

Many of Germany's 16 federal states favour extending a partial shutdown meant to slow the spread of the COVID19 pandemic and make family gatherings over Christmas possible, two state premiers said on Monday.

At the interbank forex market, the domestic unit traded in a narrow range as rising COVID-19 cases offset positive sentiments surrounding the progress on the vaccine front.

In the international market, gold was quoting with gains at USD 1,874 per ounce and silver was flat at USD 24.22 per ounce.

Forces of Ethiopia's Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) have destroyed an airport in the ancient town of Axum, stateaffiliated media said on Monday, after advancing federal troops gave them a 72hour ultimatum to surrender.

A South African corruption inquiry will lodge a criminal complaint against Jacob Zuma, after the former president left the proceedings last week without obtaining permission, the presiding judge said on Monday.