Democratic Republic of Congo's current Ebola outbreak has exceeded 6,000 confirmed cases.

The 19th China–EU Investment, Trade and Technology Cooperation Fair (EU-China Fair) will be held Oct. 21-23 at the China–Europe Center in Chengdu. The event, themed "Dialogue, Cooperation, Mutual Benefit", will concentrate on high-level economic and trade dialogue, industrial cooperation and enterprise-level matchmaking. Organizers expect participants from more than 20 European countries — government agencies, firms, trade associations and media — alongside multiple domestic provincial and municipal trade delegations and corporate representatives.

Brazil planning minister Moretti said the budget will not rely on additional revenue measures.