Albanian Minister of Interior resigns after police killing

Dec 11,2020
Albanian Minister of Interior Sander Lleshaj resigned after a young man was shot dead by the police, an incident that triggered tense protests, Prime Minister announced Thursday.
Brazil reports 770 more COVID-19 deaths
Dec 11
Brazil on Thursday reported 770 deaths from COVID-19 in the past day, bringing the national count to 179,765, said the country's Ministry of Health.
France to impose virus curfew after lockdown, including New Year's Eve
Dec 11
The French government said Thursday it would lift a six-week-long coronavirus lockdown as expected on Tuesday but impose a curfew from 8 p.m., including on New Year's Eve, as the number of infections creeps up again.
Argentine president says he'll get Russia vaccine to dispel fears
Dec 11
President Alberto Fernandez said Thursday he would be the first person in Argentina to be injected with Russia's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in order to dispel public fears.
US COVID-19 deaths reach record high
Dec 11
The daily number of deaths from the coronavirus in the United States has reached a record high of more than 3,100.
Sapporo Snow Festival may go online
Dec 11
The annual Sapporo Snow Festival scheduled for January and February is expected to forgo its usual displays of snow and ice sculptures, due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Britain to begin virus tests for children after infection spike
Dec 11
The British government said Thursday that it would begin offering coronavirus tests for children aged 11-18 in the worst-affected parts of London and southeast England to try to cut a rise in infections.