1,361 flee cyclone Eta in Costa Rica, 2 missing

At least 1,361 people were evacuated to 41 shelters in 16 cantons in Costa Rica, fleeing heavy rains caused by tropical depression Eta, as rescue teams searched for two missing men, the National Emergency Commission (CNE) said Thursday.
Slovenia extends COVID-19 restrictions
The government of Slovenia on Thursday decided to extend again key restrictive measures designed to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Beijing bars arrivals from UK, Belgium due to second Covid-19 waves
China has imposed fresh travel bans on non-Chinese arrivals from Britain and Belgium, as it guards against a resurgence of the coronavirus by refusing entry to people from two of Europe's worst-hit nations.
Kato: Japan to keep close eye on China coast guard
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato Katsunobu says the Japanese government will keep a close eye on developments regarding China's coast guard, including a planned legal revision outlining its responsibilities.
Vietnam's chemical imports down in 10 months
Vietnam spent over 4 billion U.S. dollars importing chemicals and nearly 4.6 billion U.S. dollars importing chemical products in the first 10 months of this year, down 6 percent and up 3.3 percent year-on-year respectively.
England enters a second national lockdown
The British government has enforced another lockdown in England to curb the spread of the coronavirus as the UK has seen a rapid rise in new cases and deaths.
Philippine island left without power after deadly typhoon: Red Cross

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