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France's top administrative body ruled in favour of the Catholic church on Sunday saying the 30 person limit in places of worship across the country was too restrictive.
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Italy introduces tougher measures to stem rise in new COVID infections
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Germany will begin a "lockdown light" on November 2 in an attempt to curb a rising number of COVID-19 infections.
Protesters clash with Italian police over coronavirus restrictions
The protesters were angry over new restrictions announced to control the spread of COVID-19.
South Yorkshire to move to strictest COVID-19 restrictions, mayor says
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The global health body says tougher restrictions being imposed are 'absolutely necessary' given the constant surge of coronavirus cases.