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Europe eyes new restrictions as virus cases hit record high

By Jamey Keaten, Frank Jordans, Associated Press

Governments across Europe ratcheted up restrictions Tuesday in an effort to contain the spread of the coronavirus as the continent recorded its highest weekly number of new infections since the start of the pandemic.

Lesson not learned: Europe unprepared as 2nd virus wave hits

By Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Europe’s second wave of coronavirus infections has struck well before flu season even started, with intensive care wards filling up again and bars shutting down. Making matters worse, authorities say, is a widespread case of “COVID-fatigue.”…

Czech Republic tops record infection surge in Eastern Europe

By Karel Janicek, Associated Press

The Czech government has announced further restrictions to contain the pandemic in the hardest hit-country in struggling Central and Eastern Europe, where a record surge of infections was also recorded in most other countries.

Unemployment rises in Europe as pandemic grinds on

By David McHugh, Helena Alves, Associated Press

Unemployment rose for a fifth straight month in Europe in August and is expected to grow further amid concern that extensive government support programs won't be able keep many businesses hit by coronavirus restrictions afloat forever.

Belarus president sworn in at unannounced inaugural ceremony

By Yuras Karmanau, Associated Press

Several European countries used the occasion to reiterate that they don’t recognize the results of the election and refused to regard Lukashenko as the legitimate president.

Europe adopts tougher virus restrictions as infections surge

By Danica Kirka, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

The growing push to reimpose tough measures in Europe to beat back a scourge that was seemingly brought under control in the spring contributed to a sharp drop on Wall Street in the morning.

France sticks to school openings despite jump in infections

By Associated Press

France's president insisted that the country will send millions of students back to school starting Sept. 1 despite seeing the biggest weekly spike in confirmed coronavirus cases since the height of its outbreak in the spring.

U.S. tops 5 million confirmed virus cases, to Europe's alarm

By Nicole Winfield, Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press

Europeans are surprised by the continued spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. as the number of confirmed cases in country hits 5 million.

Ukraine's leader asks Belarus to transfer detained Russians

By Associated Press

Ukraine’s president has asked the leader of Belarus to hand over some Russian security contractors detained on terrorism charges who also are accused of fighting alongside Russia-backed separatists in eastern Ukraine.

Eurozone economy suffers record drop during lockdown months

By John Leicester, David McHugh, Associated Press

The economy of the 19-country eurozone shrank by a devastating 12.1% during the second quarter from the quarter before as coronavirus lockdowns shut businesses and hampered consumer spending.