European shares fall as EU postpones rescue plan, British PM tests positive

(Reuters) - European shares fell on Friday after EU lawmakers failed to agree on a coronavirus rescue package, then sank further on the news that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson had been infected.The pan-European STOXX 600 index started the day about 2% lower, then fell further to trade down 3.7% at 1210 GMT after the announcement about Johnson's test. The declines followed a three-day rally and the index was still on course for its best week since 2011. EU lawmakers on Thursday extended..