<p>Turmeric is&nbsp;a common spice&nbsp;in Indian households and has also been a part of Ayurvedic remedies for centuries. It contains curcuminoids, compounds which are known to have medicinal properties.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Turmeric has various health benefits which can prevent age-related health conditions and many other chronic diseases. Turmeric can be consumed in various ways including turmeric tea, turmeric milk, and various food recipes.</p>

<h2><strong>Here are 7 reasons you should add turmeric to your morning routine:</strong></h2>

<h3><strong>Natural antioxidant</strong></h3>

<p>Turmeric has natural antioxidant properties and can help protect from damage from free radicals and slow down ageing.</p>

<h3><strong>Anti-inflammatory properties</strong></h3>

<p>The curcumin in turmeric can help fight inflammation. It can be used to treat and prevent many health conditions and diseases.</p>

<h3><strong>Reduce the risk of chronic diseases</strong></h3>

<p>Curcumin in turmeric may protect against various chronic diseases including heart illnesses and cancer. Turmeric can help regulate blood pressure, reduce inflammation and prevent the forming and spread of cancer cells.</p>

<h3><strong>May improve brain function</strong></h3>

<p>Consuming turmeric can help improve brain health by improving levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) protein, which is essential for memory and learning functions of the brain.</p>

<h3><strong>Might&nbsp;help with&nbsp;treatment of&nbsp;arthritis</strong></h3>

<p>Most types of arthritis involve inflammation in the joints, which can be improved by consuming curcumin. It can help in relieving pain due to arthritis.</p>

<h3><strong>May help treat Alzheimer’s</strong></h3>

<p>Turmeric may help in treating Alzheimer’s disease. As it is known to reduce inflammation and reduce oxidative damage, it can be beneficial for those who have Alzheimer’s. It may also prevent dementia and age-related decline of the brain.</p>

<h3><strong>Can help fight against depression</strong></h3>

<p>Curcumin is known to help treat mood disorders as it boosts serotonin and dopamine, essential brain neurotransmitters. Therefore, turmeric&nbsp;can work as an effective antidepressant and help reduce anxiety and stress as well.</p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: Please note that the information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.</strong></em></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Turmeric is a common spice in Indian households and has also been a part of Ayurvedic remedies for centuries. It contains curcuminoids, compounds which are known to have medicinal properties.

Turmeric is a common spice in Indian households and has also been a part of Ayurvedic remedies for centuries. It contains curcuminoids, compounds which are known to have medicinal properties. Turmeric has various health benefits which can prevent age-related health conditions and many other chronic diseases. Turmeric can be consumed in various ways including turmeric tea, turmeric milk, and various food recipes. Here are 7 reasons you should add turmeric to your morning routine: Natural antioxidant Turmeric has natural antioxidant properties and can help protect from damage from free radicals and slow down ageing. Anti-inflammatory properties The curcumin in turmeric can help fight inflammation. It can be used to treat and prevent many health conditions and diseases. Reduce the risk of chronic diseases Curcumin in turmeric may protect against various chronic diseases including heart illnesses and cancer. Turmeric can help regulate blood pressure, reduce inflammation and prevent the forming and spread of cancer cells. May improve brain function Consuming turmeric can help improve brain health by improving levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) protein, which is essential for memory and learning functions of the brain. Might help with treatment of arthritis Most types of arthritis involve inflammation in the joints, which can be improved by consuming curcumin. It can help in relieving pain due to arthritis. May help treat Alzheimer’s Turmeric may help in treating Alzheimer’s disease. As it is known to reduce inflammation and reduce oxidative damage, it can be beneficial for those who have Alzheimer’s. It may also prevent dementia and age-related decline of the brain. Can help fight against depression Curcumin is known to help treat mood disorders as it boosts serotonin and dopamine, essential brain neurotransmitters. Therefore, turmeric can work as an effective antidepressant and help reduce anxiety and stress as well. Disclaimer: Please note that the information provided is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. (With inputs from agencies)

7 Reasons You Should Add Turmeric to Your Morning Routine

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<p>Skywatchers in North America and some regions of South America will see Mercury, Mars and Venus line up in the sky on Tuesday morning.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday (Jan 9), a thin crescent moon, less than five per cent illuminated, will gather in the sky with three of our planet's closest neighbours in the solar system. Venus, out of the three planets, will shine the brightest during the morning twilight.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mars will be less visible, requiring binoculars to see it near the horizon in the morning. Meanwhile, Mercury will be bright at around magnitude zero.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In areas with low light pollution, it would be possible to have an unobstructed view of the horizon. At such places, one can view this gathering of planets without an optical aid.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Venus would be the first to rise around 2.5 hours before the sunrise. To locate the evening star, find the brightly shining pale yellow planet in the early morning sky in the southeast direction.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mercury will rise roughly an hour after Venus, appearing on the Moon's left. Half an hour before sunrise, Mars will be visible above the horizon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Monday (Jan 8), Mercury reached its highest point in the morning sky, elevating to some 16 degrees above the southeastern sky.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/peregrine-mission-one-american-moon-lander-suffers-anomaly-677917">Peregrine Mission One: Private mission to land on Moon suffers ‘anomaly’ after entering safe operational state</a></p>

<p>The innermost planet also reached the greatest elongation from the Sun on the same day. For skywatchers, it is the right opportunity to catch sight of the elusive planet, which only appears a few weeks a year during the greatest elongation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Furthermore, like Mercury, Mars is elusive this time of the year, as it will not rise high above the horizon. Even on Tuesday (Jan 9), it would be hard to spot the red planet, as it will be less than ten degrees above the horizon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Venus will be a beacon in the morning sky until it fades from the Northern Hemisphere's southern latitudes around May 2024. It will reappear as an evening apparition in June 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While using binoculars or a telescope to observe the trio of these planets alongside Earth's Moon, never look in the rising Sun's direction through an optical aid or with the naked eye.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The planets will appear close to where the Sun will be rising. Avoid risking damage to your eyes and check sunrise timings in your area.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Skywatchers in North America and some regions of South America will see Mercury, Mars and Venus line up in the sky on Tuesday morning. On Tuesday (Jan 9), a thin crescent moon, less than five per cent illuminated, will gather in the sky with three of our planet's closest neighbours in the solar system.

Skywatchers in North America and some regions of South America will see Mercury, Mars and Venus line up in the sky on Tuesday morning. On Tuesday (Jan 9), a thin crescent moon, less than five per cent illuminated, will gather in the sky with three of our planet's closest neighbours in the solar system. Venus, out of the three planets, will shine the brightest during the morning twilight. Mars will be less visible, requiring binoculars to see it near the horizon in the morning. Meanwhile, Mercury will be bright at around magnitude zero. In areas with low light pollution, it would be possible to have an unobstructed view of the horizon. At such places, one can view this gathering of planets without an optical aid. Venus would be the first to rise around 2.5 hours before the sunrise. To locate the evening star, find the brightly shining pale yellow planet in the early morning sky in the southeast direction. Mercury will rise roughly an hour after Venus, appearing on the Moon's left. Half an hour before sunrise, Mars will be visible above the horizon. On Monday (Jan 8), Mercury reached its highest point in the morning sky, elevating to some 16 degrees above the southeastern sky. ALSO READ | Peregrine Mission One: Private mission to land on Moon suffers ‘anomaly’ after entering safe operational state The innermost planet also reached the greatest elongation from the Sun on the same day. For skywatchers, it is the right opportunity to catch sight of the elusive planet, which only appears a few weeks a year during the greatest elongation. Furthermore, like Mercury, Mars is elusive this time of the year, as it will not rise high above the horizon. Even on Tuesday (Jan 9), it would be hard to spot the red planet, as it will be less than ten degrees above the horizon. However, Venus will be a beacon in the morning sky until it fades from the Northern Hemisphere's southern latitudes around May 2024. It will reappear as an evening apparition in June 2024. While using binoculars or a telescope to observe the trio of these planets alongside Earth's Moon, never look in the rising Sun's direction through an optical aid or with the naked eye. The planets will appear close to where the Sun will be rising. Avoid risking damage to your eyes and check sunrise timings in your area. (With inputs from agencies)

Cosmic alignment: Mercury, Venus and Mars to meet Moon on January 9 morning

<p><strong>Israel at War:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;The US is encouraging global partners to press&nbsp;the Hamas terrorists&nbsp;to stand down their assault on Israel, according to a senior US official.&nbsp;This comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday headed to Israel on a Middle East Mission, showing his nation's solidarity with the war-torn nation.</p>

<p><strong>Joe Biden on Israel:</strong> US President Joe Biden said he condemned beheading of babies by Hamas terrorists. However, a&nbsp;White House spokesperson later told Washington Post that the US officials and Biden have not seen pictures or confirmed such reports independently.</p>

<p><strong>India-Canada row:&nbsp;</strong>Canadian media has reported that “almost all” Canadian diplomats are still posted in India even as the Oct 10 deadline passed two days ago. This comes as Ottawa says it is in private talks with New Delhi over resolving the matter.</p>

<p><strong>Click on the headlines to read more.</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-blinken-heads-to-israel-us-urges-nations-to-use-influence-to-get-hamas-to-stand-down-645640"><strong>As Blinken heads to Israel, US urges nations to use influence to get Hamas to stand down</strong></a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/10/12/385680-new-wion-2023-10-12t081257399.jpg?imwidth=1920" />As Blinken heads to Israel, US urges The United States is urging its international partners to make use of their influence with Hamas and its supporters in Iran. nations to use influence to get Hamas to stand down</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-says-he-saw-evidence-of-hamas-beheading-israeli-children-645631"><strong>Biden says he saw evidence of Hamas 'beheading' Israeli children; White House clarifies</strong></a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/10/12/385677-untitled-design-2023-10-12t055924857.png?imwidth=1920" />US President Joe Biden said he saw "confirmed pictures of terrorists beheading children", confirming the reports of a deadly onslaught allegedly by Hamas militants who devastated Israel's Kibbutz Kfar Aza, located close to Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/all-canadian-diplomats-still-remain-in-india-ottawa-new-delhi-talking-privately-report-645645"><strong>All Canadian diplomats still remain in India; Ottawa, New Delhi talking privately: Report</strong></a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/10/12/385682-indiacanada.jpg?imwidth=1920" />Disputing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s actions, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly has emphasised that “Diplomacy is always better when conversations remain private.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-vs-hamas-irans-president-raisi-dials-saudi-crown-prince-to-address-the-crisis-645636"><strong>Israel vs Hamas: Iran's President Raisi dials Saudi Crown Prince to address the crisis</strong></a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/10/12/385679-untitled-design-2023-10-12t073432697.png?imwidth=1920" />Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Iran's President, Ebrahim Raisi, held their first phone call since the landmark restoration of ties between Sunni and Shia powerhouses of West Asia&nbsp;in March.</p>

<p><strong>Israel-Palestine war: Netanyahu sets up emergency unity govt, says 'every Hamas member is dead man'</strong></p>

<p>The Israel and Hamas War enters its sixth day now at least 51 people were killed in Gaza after a series of Israeli Air Raids which continue taking the total death toll in the Hamas-ruled region to over 1,100. Israel endured a massive multi-pronged surprise attack from Hamas on Saturday triggering another War.</p>

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Israel at War: The US is encouraging global partners to press the Hamas terrorists to stand down their assault on Israel, according to a senior US official. This comes as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday headed to Israel on a Middle East Mission, showing his nation's solidarity with the war-torn nation. Joe Biden on Israel: US President Joe Biden said he condemned beheading of babies by Hamas terrorists. However, a White House spokesperson later told Washington Post that the US officials and Biden have not seen pictures or confirmed such reports independently. India-Canada row: Canadian media has reported that “almost all” Canadian diplomats are still posted in India even as the Oct 10 deadline passed two days ago. This comes as Ottawa says it is in private talks with New Delhi over resolving the matter. Click on the headlines to read more. As Blinken heads to Israel, US urges nations to use influence to get Hamas to stand down As Blinken heads to Israel, US urges The United States is urging its international partners to make use of their influence with Hamas and its supporters in Iran. nations to use influence to get Hamas to stand down Biden says he saw evidence of Hamas 'beheading' Israeli children; White House clarifies US President Joe Biden said he saw "confirmed pictures of terrorists beheading children", confirming the reports of a deadly onslaught allegedly by Hamas militants who devastated Israel's Kibbutz Kfar Aza, located close to Gaza. All Canadian diplomats still remain in India; Ottawa, New Delhi talking privately: Report Disputing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s actions, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly has emphasised that “Diplomacy is always better when conversations remain private.” Israel vs Hamas: Iran's President Raisi dials Saudi Crown Prince to address the crisis Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Iran's President, Ebrahim Raisi, held their first phone call since the landmark restoration of ties between Sunni and Shia powerhouses of West Asia in March. Israel-Palestine war: Netanyahu sets up emergency unity govt, says 'every Hamas member is dead man' The Israel and Hamas War enters its sixth day now at least 51 people were killed in Gaza after a series of Israeli Air Raids which continue taking the total death toll in the Hamas-ruled region to over 1,100. Israel endured a massive multi-pronged surprise attack from Hamas on Saturday triggering another War. ×

Morning brief: US engages partners to defuse Israel-Hamas war, WH clarifies beheading claims, and more

<p><strong>Donald Trump:&nbsp;</strong>A federal judge set the date to start&nbsp;trial against the former US President to March 4 of the next year, rejecting the request to postpone it till 2026.&nbsp;The announcement of the date has placed the trial of one of the country's biggest criminal cases in the history of America in its peak election season.</p>

<p><strong>India-China tensions:</strong> Weeks ahead of the G20 summit slated to be held in New Delhi, China has released a map showing some parts of India as its own.&nbsp;The latest map also shows Taiwan inside China, in what analysts interpreted as transition of 9-dash line into 10-dash line.</p>

<p><strong>X (Formerly Twitter):&nbsp;</strong>The social media platform again faced a mass outage.&nbsp;Downdetector, which keeps track of outages by collecting status reports from various sources which includes users, stated that they received more than 17,000 reports of outages till 19:24 ET (23:24 GMT).&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trumps-historic-trial-in-federal-election-case-to-begin-on-march-4-630047"><strong>Trump's historic trial in federal election case to begin on March 4, one day before Super Tuesday</strong></a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/29/376057-untitled-design-2023-08-29t001744976.png?imwidth=1920" />Federal judge Tanya Chutkan, who is overseeing the prosecution of United States former president Donald J Trump in the 2020 election subversion conspiracy case, on Monday (August 28) set the date to start trial on March 4, 2024, rejecting the proposal of the accused to postpone it till 2026.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-brics-and-before-g-20-china-wrongly-depicts-parts-of-india-as-chinese-territories-630027"><strong>Ahead of G-20 summit, China wrongly depicts parts of India as Chinese territories</strong></a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/28/376043-untitled-design-2023-08-28t224758489.png?imwidth=1920" />Less than a week after India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese leader Xi Jinping stood against each other during BRICS summit in Johannesburg, Beijing launched its 2023 edition of 'standard map' that wrongly showed parts of India as Chinese territories.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/storm-idalia-lashes-western-cuba-as-it-intensifies-into-major-hurricane-630067"><strong>Storm Idalia lashes western Cuba as it intensifies into major hurricane</strong></a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/29/376067-untitled-design-2023-08-29t060757761.png?imwidth=1920" />Western Cuba was lashed by tropical storm Idalia on Tuesday (August 29) and is likely to turn into a major hurricane as it moves towards the Gulf Coast in Floria, where evacuations have been ordered by the officials and residents have been appealed to start preparing for its expected landfall on Wednesday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/twitter-turned-x-faced-another-outage-down-for-thousands-of-users-630065"><strong>Twitter turned 'X' faces another outage, platform down for thousands of users</strong></a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2023/08/29/376066-untitled-design-2023-08-29t054626065.png?imwidth=1920" />Social media platform X, which was earlier known as Twitter, is facing a mass outage as thousands of users are facing trouble accessing it in the US on Tuesday (August 29), as reported by outage tracking website Downdetector.com.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;India-Japan Space Ties: Lupex to be first-ever joint space mission by the two countries</strong></p>

<p>Another lunar mission planned by ISRO and JAXA will take place in the near future. The LUPEX, or Lunar Polar Exploration, mission is scheduled to launch in 2024–2025. The procedure will get even more difficult as LUPEX investigates the permanently dark polar area of the Moon.</p>

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Donald Trump: A federal judge set the date to start trial against the former US President to March 4 of the next year, rejecting the request to postpone it till 2026.

Donald Trump: A federal judge set the date to start trial against the former US President to March 4 of the next year, rejecting the request to postpone it till 2026. The announcement of the date has placed the trial of one of the country's biggest criminal cases in the history of America in its peak election season. India-China tensions: Weeks ahead of the G20 summit slated to be held in New Delhi, China has released a map showing some parts of India as its own. The latest map also shows Taiwan inside China, in what analysts interpreted as transition of 9-dash line into 10-dash line. X (Formerly Twitter): The social media platform again faced a mass outage. Downdetector, which keeps track of outages by collecting status reports from various sources which includes users, stated that they received more than 17,000 reports of outages till 19:24 ET (23:24 GMT). Trump's historic trial in federal election case to begin on March 4, one day before Super Tuesday Federal judge Tanya Chutkan, who is overseeing the prosecution of United States former president Donald J Trump in the 2020 election subversion conspiracy case, on Monday (August 28) set the date to start trial on March 4, 2024, rejecting the proposal of the accused to postpone it till 2026. Ahead of G-20 summit, China wrongly depicts parts of India as Chinese territories Less than a week after India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese leader Xi Jinping stood against each other during BRICS summit in Johannesburg, Beijing launched its 2023 edition of 'standard map' that wrongly showed parts of India as Chinese territories. Storm Idalia lashes western Cuba as it intensifies into major hurricane Western Cuba was lashed by tropical storm Idalia on Tuesday (August 29) and is likely to turn into a major hurricane as it moves towards the Gulf Coast in Floria, where evacuations have been ordered by the officials and residents have been appealed to start preparing for its expected landfall on Wednesday. Twitter turned 'X' faces another outage, platform down for thousands of users Social media platform X, which was earlier known as Twitter, is facing a mass outage as thousands of users are facing trouble accessing it in the US on Tuesday (August 29), as reported by outage tracking website Downdetector.com. Watch: India-Japan Space Ties: Lupex to be first-ever joint space mission by the two countries Another lunar mission planned by ISRO and JAXA will take place in the near future. The LUPEX, or Lunar Polar Exploration, mission is scheduled to launch in 2024–2025. The procedure will get even more difficult as LUPEX investigates the permanently dark polar area of the Moon. ×

Morning brief: Trump's trial to begin in March 2024, China issues distorted map of India, and more

<p>The Quad summit slated to be held in Australia's Sydney next week has been cancelled after Biden cut short his foreign trip due to the debt-ceiling crisis back home. The leaders of four nations will instead meet in Japan's G7 summit. Meanwhile, North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has again shocked the world with his plans to launch the country's first spy satellite into space. He is believed to have inspected a secret military site on Tuesday. Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro is back in the news after police questioned him over alleged forgery of Covid vaccination certificates.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Click on the headlines to read more.</strong></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-biden-no-quad-australian-pm-cancels-meeting-in-sydney-after-us-president-postpones-trip-593125"><strong>No Biden, no Quad: Australian PM cancels meeting in Sydney after US president postpones trip</strong></a></p>
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<p>Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday (May 17) that the Quad meeting in Sydney next week will not take place without US President Joe Biden, who cancelled his trip to Australia due to debt limit talks in Washington.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-debt-crisis-forces-joe-biden-to-shorten-upcoming-asia-tour-report-593076"><strong>US debt crisis forces Joe Biden to shorten upcoming Asia tour</strong></a></p>
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<p>The White House said on Tuesday (May 16) that President Joe Biden may skip a visit to Australia on an upcoming Asia trip because of the US debt ceiling crisis.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-vaccination-forgery-case-ex-brazil-prez-bolsonaro-questioned-by-cops-denies-tampering-records-593126"><strong>Covid vaccination forgery case: Ex-Brazil prez Bolsonaro questioned by cops, denies tampering records</strong></a></p>
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<p>Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was questioned by the police on Tuesday (May 16) as part of the investigation into alleged forgery of Covid vaccination certificates for himself and his inner circle.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kuwaiti-jordanian-embassies-attacked-in-sudan-saudi-arabia-condemns-the-act-593122"><strong>Kuwaiti, Jordanian embassies attacked in Sudan; Saudi Arabia condemns the act</strong></a></p>
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<p>The embassies of Kuwait and Jordan were reportedly attacked in Sudan over Monday and Tuesday, as the fighting between the Sudanese Army and Paramilitary forces continued a month after the start of the tensions.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-inspects-military-satellite-facility-593085"><strong>North Korea is about to launch its 1st spy satellite as Kim Jong Un seen on site</strong></a></p>
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<p>North Korea's state media Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that Kim Jong Un inspected a military satellite facility on Tuesday from where the military reconnaissance satellite No. 1 will be launched.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/chatgpts-sam-altman-urges-us-lawmakers-to-regulate-artificial-intelligence-593096"><strong>ChatGPT's Sam Altman urges US lawmakers to regulate artificial intelligence</strong></a></p>
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<p>Sam Altman, who is the chief executive officer (CEO) of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, urged lawmakers in the United States on Tuesday to regulate artificial intelligence (AI).</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kevin-mccarthy-says-still-a-lot-of-work-to-do-on-debt-ceiling-talks-593083"><strong>Biden 'optimistic', Kevin McCarthy says 'a lot of work to do' on debt ceiling talks</strong></a></p>
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<p>United States President Joe Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy held talks to discuss the "catastrophic" debt crisis, but the negotiations ended on Tuesday (May 16) after less than an hour, without any breakthrough.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/motivated-and-biased-india-slams-us-report-on-religious-freedom-593151"><strong>'Motivated and biased': India slams US report on religious freedom</strong></a></p>
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<p>India on Tuesday slammed the US State Department's 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom, calling the commentary 'motivated and biased' that criticised the country for not upholding the rights of minorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nba-san-antonio-spurs-win-draft-lottery-2023-poised-to-pick-victor-wembanyama-593103"><strong>NBA: San Antonio Spurs win Draft lottery 2023, poised to pick Victor Wembanyama</strong></a></p>
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<p>The San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday were awarded the top pick in next month's NBA draft, leaving them in pole position to land French prodigy Victor Wembanyama.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-martin-scorsese-defends-killers-of-the-flower-moons-hefty-runtime-it%E2%80%99s-a-commitment-593141"><strong>Martin Scorsese defends Killers of the Flower Moon's hefty runtime: 'It’s a commitment'</strong></a></p>
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<p>Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese faces criticism for the length of his movies, including his latest work,<em> The Irishman</em>, which ran for 209 minutes. Despite their extended duration, Scorsese's films have earned acclaim and solidified his status in Hollywood.</p>

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The Quad summit slated to be held in Australia's Sydney next week has been cancelled after Biden cut short his foreign trip due to the debt-ceiling crisis back home.

The Quad summit slated to be held in Australia's Sydney next week has been cancelled after Biden cut short his foreign trip due to the debt-ceiling crisis back home. The leaders of four nations will instead meet in Japan's G7 summit. Meanwhile, North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un has again shocked the world with his plans to launch the country's first spy satellite into space. He is believed to have inspected a secret military site on Tuesday. Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro is back in the news after police questioned him over alleged forgery of Covid vaccination certificates. Click on the headlines to read more. No Biden, no Quad: Australian PM cancels meeting in Sydney after US president postpones trip Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday (May 17) that the Quad meeting in Sydney next week will not take place without US President Joe Biden, who cancelled his trip to Australia due to debt limit talks in Washington. US debt crisis forces Joe Biden to shorten upcoming Asia tour The White House said on Tuesday (May 16) that President Joe Biden may skip a visit to Australia on an upcoming Asia trip because of the US debt ceiling crisis. Covid vaccination forgery case: Ex-Brazil prez Bolsonaro questioned by cops, denies tampering records Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was questioned by the police on Tuesday (May 16) as part of the investigation into alleged forgery of Covid vaccination certificates for himself and his inner circle. Kuwaiti, Jordanian embassies attacked in Sudan; Saudi Arabia condemns the act The embassies of Kuwait and Jordan were reportedly attacked in Sudan over Monday and Tuesday, as the fighting between the Sudanese Army and Paramilitary forces continued a month after the start of the tensions. North Korea is about to launch its 1st spy satellite as Kim Jong Un seen on site North Korea's state media Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that Kim Jong Un inspected a military satellite facility on Tuesday from where the military reconnaissance satellite No. 1 will be launched. ChatGPT's Sam Altman urges US lawmakers to regulate artificial intelligence Sam Altman, who is the chief executive officer (CEO) of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, urged lawmakers in the United States on Tuesday to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). Biden 'optimistic', Kevin McCarthy says 'a lot of work to do' on debt ceiling talks United States President Joe Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy held talks to discuss the "catastrophic" debt crisis, but the negotiations ended on Tuesday (May 16) after less than an hour, without any breakthrough. 'Motivated and biased': India slams US report on religious freedom India on Tuesday slammed the US State Department's 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom, calling the commentary 'motivated and biased' that criticised the country for not upholding the rights of minorities. NBA: San Antonio Spurs win Draft lottery 2023, poised to pick Victor Wembanyama The San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday were awarded the top pick in next month's NBA draft, leaving them in pole position to land French prodigy Victor Wembanyama. Martin Scorsese defends Killers of the Flower Moon's hefty runtime: 'It’s a commitment' Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese faces criticism for the length of his movies, including his latest work, The Irishman, which ran for 209 minutes. Despite their extended duration, Scorsese's films have earned acclaim and solidified his status in Hollywood.

Morning brief: Quad summit cancelled, North Korea to launch spy satellite, and more

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fire-erupts-in-chemical-plant-in-louisiana-after-hurricane-laura-strikes-several-homes-left-without-power-323545">Fire erupts in chemical plant in Louisiana after Hurricane Laura strikes; several homes left without power</a></p>

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<p>Reports said at least 867,000 homes in Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas were left without power.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/election-will-decide-whether-we-save-the-american-dream-says-trump-at-republican-national-convention-323556">Election will decide whether we save the American dream, says Trump at Republican National Convention</a></p>

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<p>The US president said Biden's record is a roll call of "betrayals" and "blunders".&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-missile-tests-further-destabilizes-situation-in-south-china-sea-pentagon-323547">China's missile tests further destabilizes situation in South China Sea: Pentagon</a></p>

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<p>The Pentagon said the United States had urged China last month to reduce 'militarization and coercion' in the region</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/torrential-rains-claim-27-lives-in-pakistans-financial-capital-shatter-records-323549">Torrential rains claim 27 lives in Pakistan's financial capital</a></p>

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<p>Videos posted on social media and footage on television channels painted a grim picture of a major collapse of the civic structure in Karachi</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-chinas-psychological-warfare-against-india-on-social-media-323538">Gravitas: China's psychological warfare against India on social media</a></p>

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Fire erupts in chemical plant in Louisiana after Hurricane Laura strikes; several homes left without power Reports said at least 867,000 homes in Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas were left without power.

Fire erupts in chemical plant in Louisiana after Hurricane Laura strikes; several homes left without power Reports said at least 867,000 homes in Louisiana, Texas and Arkansas were left without power. Election will decide whether we save the American dream, says Trump at Republican National Convention The US president said Biden's record is a roll call of "betrayals" and "blunders". China's missile tests further destabilizes situation in South China Sea: Pentagon The Pentagon said the United States had urged China last month to reduce 'militarization and coercion' in the region Torrential rains claim 27 lives in Pakistan's financial capital Videos posted on social media and footage on television channels painted a grim picture of a major collapse of the civic structure in Karachi Watch: Gravitas: China's psychological warfare against India on social media

Morning news brief: Fire erupts in chemical plant in Louisiana after Hurricane Laura, Trump slams NBA & more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/christchurch-mosque-attacker-brenton-tarrant-sentenced-to-life-without-parole-323310">Christchurch mosque attacker Brenton Tarrant sentenced to life without parole</a></p>

<p><img alt="Tarrant" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="454ecb73-fa2f-4683-865d-fea1a8b52956" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Tarant.jpg" /></p>

<p>Tarrant, 29, had live-streamed the event while killing at least 51 people in two mosques in Christchurch.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/history-records-biden-opposed-operation-against-osama-bin-laden-says-us-vice-president-mike-pence-at-republican-national-convention-323319">History records Biden opposed operation against Osama Bin Laden, says US Vice President Mike Pence&nbsp;</a></p>

<p><img alt="Pence" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9dca3a80-0b30-4fb9-bc04-8058aee15a3d" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Biden1.jpg" /></p>

<p>US Vice-President Mike Pence speaking at the Republican National Convention said America needs four more years of Donald Trump at the White House.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-targets-chinese-individuals-companies-over-south-china-sea-work-323307">US targets Chinese individuals, companies over South China Sea work</a></p>

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<p>The US government targeted the China Communications Construction Company, including a shipbuilding group and telecom firms amid rising tensions in the South China Sea.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/tennis-star-naomi-osaka-withdraws-from-wta-semi-final-over-jacob-blakes-shooting-in-us-323308">Tennis star Naomi Osaka withdraws from WTA semi-final over Jacob Blake's shooting in US</a></p>

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<p>Naomi Osaka said "genocide of black people at the hands of the police is honesty making me sick to my stomach."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-are-greece-and-turkey-on-a-war-path-323295">Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas -&nbsp;Are Greece and Turkey on a war path?</a></p>

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Christchurch mosque attacker Brenton Tarrant sentenced to life without parole Tarrant, 29, had live-streamed the event while killing at least 51 people in two mosques in Christchurch.

Christchurch mosque attacker Brenton Tarrant sentenced to life without parole Tarrant, 29, had live-streamed the event while killing at least 51 people in two mosques in Christchurch. History records Biden opposed operation against Osama Bin Laden, says US Vice President Mike Pence US Vice-President Mike Pence speaking at the Republican National Convention said America needs four more years of Donald Trump at the White House. US targets Chinese individuals, companies over South China Sea work The US government targeted the China Communications Construction Company, including a shipbuilding group and telecom firms amid rising tensions in the South China Sea. Tennis star Naomi Osaka withdraws from WTA semi-final over Jacob Blake's shooting in US Naomi Osaka said "genocide of black people at the hands of the police is honesty making me sick to my stomach." Watch: Gravitas - Are Greece and Turkey on a war path?

Morning news brief: Christchurch mosque attacker sentenced, Pence attacks Biden at Republican National Convention & more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kremlin-dismisses-navalny-poisoning-us-calls-for-full-and-transparent-investigation-323082">Kremlin dismisses Navalny poisoning; US calls for 'full and transparent investigation'</a></p>

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<p>Russia's foreign ministry said there was 'suspicious haste' to determine Navalny was poisoned while stating that it was "deeply offensive" to the Russian doctors who treated the Opposition leader.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-blocks-trump-administrations-bid-to-trigger-snapback-sanctions-on-iran-323084">UN blocks Trump administration's bid to trigger 'snapback' sanctions on Iran</a></p>

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<p>Indonesia which is the president of the Council said it was "not in a position to take further action" on the US request after thirteen council members had expressed their opposition on Friday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/african-american-jacob-blake-shot-at-by-police-paralyzed-with-shattered-spine-323083">African-American Jacob Blake shot at by police paralyzed with shattered spine</a></p>

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<p>Demonstrations against police brutality erupted in Charlotte, North Carolina as police and protesters engaged in physical conflicts</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-court-blocks-release-of-intelligence-documents-to-huaweis-meng-wanzhou-323085">Canada court blocks release of intelligence documents to Huawei's Meng Wanzhou</a></p>

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<p>A Canadian court on Tuesday blocked Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's request for intelligence documents over national security concerns. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-court-blocks-release-of-intelligence-documents-to-huaweis-meng-wanzhou-323085">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-extreme-staycation-the-stay-at-home-vacation-323080"><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas: Extreme Staycation: The Stay-At-Home Vacation</strong></a></p>

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Kremlin dismisses Navalny poisoning; US calls for 'full and transparent investigation' Russia's foreign ministry said there was 'suspicious haste' to determine Navalny was poisoned while stating that it was "deeply offensive" to the Russian doctors who treated the Opposition leader.

Kremlin dismisses Navalny poisoning; US calls for 'full and transparent investigation' Russia's foreign ministry said there was 'suspicious haste' to determine Navalny was poisoned while stating that it was "deeply offensive" to the Russian doctors who treated the Opposition leader. UN blocks Trump administration's bid to trigger 'snapback' sanctions on Iran Indonesia which is the president of the Council said it was "not in a position to take further action" on the US request after thirteen council members had expressed their opposition on Friday. African-American Jacob Blake shot at by police paralyzed with shattered spine Demonstrations against police brutality erupted in Charlotte, North Carolina as police and protesters engaged in physical conflicts Canada court blocks release of intelligence documents to Huawei's Meng Wanzhou A Canadian court on Tuesday blocked Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's request for intelligence documents over national security concerns. Read more Watch: Gravitas: Extreme Staycation: The Stay-At-Home Vacation

Morning news brief: Kremlin dismisses Navalny poisoning, UN blocks US 'snapback' on Iran sanctions

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-opposition-leader-navalny-poisoned-with-cholinesterase-inhibitors-says-german-hospital-322864">Russian Opposition leader Navalny poisoned with cholinesterase inhibitors, says German hospital</a></p>

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<p>The Russian Opposition leader reportedly had a cup of tea before boarding his flight which his supporters alleged was mixed with poison.<br />
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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tropical-storm-marco-makes-landfall-in-louisiana-as-tropical-storm-laura-heads-to-us-322866">Tropical Storm Marco makes landfall in Louisiana as Tropical Storm Laura heads to US</a></p>

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<p>The US Gulf coast is predicted to get torrential rain this week due to storm Marco and Tropical Storm Laura.</p>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sprint-legend-usain-bolt-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-goes-for-self-quarantine-322868">Sprint legend Usain Bolt tests positive for coronavirus, goes for self-quarantine</a></p>

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<p>Jamaica's health ministry confirmed that Bolt had tested positive after he posted a video on social media around midday on Monday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/turkey-greece-announce-rival-military-exercises-in-tense-east-mediterranean-322869">Turkey, Greece announce rival military exercises in tense east Mediterranean</a></p>

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<p>The discovery of major deposits in waters surrounding Cyprus and the Greek island of Crete has triggered a scramble for energy riches and revived old regional rivalries.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-imran-khan-named-man-of-the-year-322861">Gravitas: Imran Khan named 'Man of the Year'?</a></p>

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Russian Opposition leader Navalny poisoned with cholinesterase inhibitors, says German hospital The Russian Opposition leader reportedly had a cup of tea before boarding his flight which his supporters alleged was mixed with poison.

Russian Opposition leader Navalny poisoned with cholinesterase inhibitors, says German hospital The Russian Opposition leader reportedly had a cup of tea before boarding his flight which his supporters alleged was mixed with poison. Tropical Storm Marco makes landfall in Louisiana as Tropical Storm Laura heads to US The US Gulf coast is predicted to get torrential rain this week due to storm Marco and Tropical Storm Laura. Sprint legend Usain Bolt tests positive for coronavirus, goes for self-quarantine Jamaica's health ministry confirmed that Bolt had tested positive after he posted a video on social media around midday on Monday. Turkey, Greece announce rival military exercises in tense east Mediterranean The discovery of major deposits in waters surrounding Cyprus and the Greek island of Crete has triggered a scramble for energy riches and revived old regional rivalries. Watch: Gravitas: Imran Khan named 'Man of the Year'?

Morning news brief: Russian Opposition leader Navalny poisoned, Usain Bolt tests positive for coronavirus & more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-fda-authorises-blood-plasma-treatment-against-coronavirus-trump-hails-move-322624">US FDA authorises blood plasma treatment against coronavirus; Trump hails move</a></p>

<p><img alt="US coronavirus" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4a3788f6-5189-4073-ac86-8878d735b249" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Tedros1.jpg" /></p>

<p>Trump said it was 'only made possible because of Operation Warp Speed', while adding, 'We are years ahead of approvals.'</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/8-dead-as-storm-laura-hits-haiti-storm-marco-set-to-hit-louisiana-322623">8 dead as Storm Laura hits Haiti; Storm Marco set to hit Louisiana</a></p>

<p><img alt="Tropical Storm Laura" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="6a0e418c-948f-4f50-b53c-7624f3fe6a5f" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Storm1.jpg" /></p>

<p>Tropical Storm Laura brought in heavy rain and is predicted to hit the US coastal region on Wednesday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/attacker-wanted-to-burn-down-the-two-christchurch-mosques-court-told-322631">Attacker wanted to burn down the two Christchurch mosques, court told</a></p>

<p><img alt="Tarrant" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="d615c6f6-8eab-41f8-a883-9f7fb1463399" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Tarrant1.jpg" /></p>

<p>Tarrant has pleaded guilty to 51 charges of murder, 40 of attempted murder and one of terrorism.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bayern-munich-beat-paris-saint-germain-in-champions-league-final-322621">Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain in Champions League final</a></p>

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<p>Bayern won the engaging final with a 1-0 margin after former PSG 24-year-old Kingsley Coman headed Joshua Kimmich's cross in the second half.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/lithuania-citizens-form-human-chain-to-support-belarus-anti-govt-protests-322632">Lithuania citizens form human chain to support Belarus anti-govt protests</a></p>

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US FDA authorises blood plasma treatment against coronavirus; Trump hails move Trump said it was 'only made possible because of Operation Warp Speed', while adding, 'We are years ahead of approvals.

US FDA authorises blood plasma treatment against coronavirus; Trump hails move Trump said it was 'only made possible because of Operation Warp Speed', while adding, 'We are years ahead of approvals.' 8 dead as Storm Laura hits Haiti; Storm Marco set to hit Louisiana Tropical Storm Laura brought in heavy rain and is predicted to hit the US coastal region on Wednesday. Attacker wanted to burn down the two Christchurch mosques, court told Tarrant has pleaded guilty to 51 charges of murder, 40 of attempted murder and one of terrorism. Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain in Champions League final Bayern won the engaging final with a 1-0 margin after former PSG 24-year-old Kingsley Coman headed Joshua Kimmich's cross in the second half. Watch: Lithuania citizens form human chain to support Belarus anti-govt protests

Morning news brief: US FDA authorises blood plasma for COVID-19; Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain to win Champions League

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mexican-reporters-killer-jailed-for-50-years-in-rare-judgment-322465">Mexican reporter's killer jailed for 50 years in rare judgment</a></p>

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<p>The sentence of Juan Carlos Moreno, also known as "El Larry," was announced by the state prosecutor's office Saturday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-house-approves-bill-to-send-25-billion-to-postal-service-and-block-policy-changes-322453">US House approves bill to send $25 billion to Postal Service and block policy changes</a></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/08/23/156041-usps.jpg?itok=CV3noiaJ" /></p>

<p>The Saturday bill was passed 257-150, largely along party lines, with Democrats supporting it -- defying President Donald Trump.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/new-zealand-mosque-survivors-to-face-gunman-at-sentencing-322471">New Zealand mosque survivors to face gunman at sentencing</a></p>

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<p>New Zealand mosque shooting survivors, and family or friends of the victims have been allowed to come to the court this week and face the gunman during his sentencing on Monday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-coronavirus-deaths-top-800000-as-nations-ramp-up-measures-322460">World coronavirus deaths top 800,000 as nations ramp up measures</a></p>

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<p>Western Europe, particularly Spain, Italy Germany and France, has been enduring infection levels not seen in many months, sparking fears of a fully-fledged second wave.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/pakistan-increases-curbs-on-terror-groups-to-avoid-fatf-blacklist-322450">Pakistan increases curbs on terror groups to avoid FATF blacklist</a></p>

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Mexican reporter's killer jailed for 50 years in rare judgment The sentence of Juan Carlos Moreno, also known as "El Larry," was announced by the state prosecutor's office Saturday.

Mexican reporter's killer jailed for 50 years in rare judgment The sentence of Juan Carlos Moreno, also known as "El Larry," was announced by the state prosecutor's office Saturday. US House approves bill to send $25 billion to Postal Service and block policy changes The Saturday bill was passed 257-150, largely along party lines, with Democrats supporting it -- defying President Donald Trump. New Zealand mosque survivors to face gunman at sentencing New Zealand mosque shooting survivors, and family or friends of the victims have been allowed to come to the court this week and face the gunman during his sentencing on Monday. World coronavirus deaths top 800,000 as nations ramp up measures Western Europe, particularly Spain, Italy Germany and France, has been enduring infection levels not seen in many months, sparking fears of a fully-fledged second wave. Pakistan increases curbs on terror groups to avoid FATF blacklist ×

Morning news brief: US House votes to block Postal reforms, global COVID deaths top 800,000 and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gravely-ill-kremlin-critic-alexei-navalny-finally-airlifted-to-germany-322296">Gravely ill Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny finally airlifted to Germany</a></p>

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<p>Russian doctors said on Friday the Kremlin critic could be flown to Germany to receive medical care after the opposition politician's allies accused the Russian authorities of trying to stop his evacuation.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wuhan-officials-kept-china-in-the-dark-for-weeks-about-coronavirus-us-intel-says-322286">Wuhan officials kept China in the dark for weeks about coronavirus, US intel says</a></p>

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<p>They also believe that there came a point where China President Xi Jinping did become aware of the full extent of the outbreak in Wuhan and realised that coronavirus was spreading but continued to downplay the situation publically.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tiktok-to-challenge-us-order-banning-transactions-with-its-chinese-parent-bytedance-322282">TikTok to challenge US order banning transactions with its Chinese parent ByteDance</a></p>

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<p>TikTok's legal challenge pertains to an executive order, which Trump issued on August 6. The said order directed the Secretary of Commerce to come up with a list of transactions involving ByteDance and its holdings that should be banned after 45 days.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/california-fires-double-in-size-flames-approach-university-campus-322279">California fires double in size, flames approach university campus</a></p>

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<p>At least six people have died, 43 fire fighters and civilians have been injured, and over 500 homes and other structures destroyed as one fire burned within a mile of the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) campus.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-china-brainwashing-hong-kongs-children-322272">Gravitas: China Brainwashing Hong Kong's Children</a></p>

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Gravely ill Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny finally airlifted to Germany Russian doctors said on Friday the Kremlin critic could be flown to Germany to receive medical care after the opposition politician's allies accused the Russian authorities of trying to stop his evacuation.

Gravely ill Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny finally airlifted to Germany Russian doctors said on Friday the Kremlin critic could be flown to Germany to receive medical care after the opposition politician's allies accused the Russian authorities of trying to stop his evacuation. Wuhan officials kept China in the dark for weeks about coronavirus, US intel says They also believe that there came a point where China President Xi Jinping did become aware of the full extent of the outbreak in Wuhan and realised that coronavirus was spreading but continued to downplay the situation publically. TikTok to challenge US order banning transactions with its Chinese parent ByteDance TikTok's legal challenge pertains to an executive order, which Trump issued on August 6. The said order directed the Secretary of Commerce to come up with a list of transactions involving ByteDance and its holdings that should be banned after 45 days. California fires double in size, flames approach university campus At least six people have died, 43 fire fighters and civilians have been injured, and over 500 homes and other structures destroyed as one fire burned within a mile of the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) campus. Gravitas: China Brainwashing Hong Kong's Children ×

Morning news brief: Alexei Navalny airlifted to Germany, California fires and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pandemic-could-cause-extreme-poverty-to-surge-by-100-million-world-bank-322023">Pandemic could cause extreme poverty to surge by 100 million: World Bank</a></p>

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<p>The situation makes it "imperative" that creditors reduce the amount of debt held by poor countries at risk, going beyond the commitment to suspend debt payments, says World Bank President.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-is-your-worst-nightmare-says-donald-trump-322026">Joe Biden is ‘your worst nightmare', says Donald Trump</a></p>

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<p>US President Donald Trump says Joe Biden has sold out American workers and would be a "nightmare" if he got into power.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-uns-sister-is-de-facto-second-in-command-says-lawmaker-322027">North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's sister is 'de facto second-in-command', says lawmaker</a></p>

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<p>In her early 30s, Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong-un's sister, is the leader's only close relative with a public role in politics in North Korea.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/top-fda-scientist-says-will-resign-if-trump-administration-meddles-322029">Top FDA scientist says will resign if Trump administration meddles</a></p>

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<p>There have been speculations of the FDA approving a vaccine under political pressure for the upcoming November elections.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-why-is-turkey-militarising-east-mediterranean-322017">Gravitas: Why is Turkey militarising East Mediterranean?</a></p>

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Pandemic could cause extreme poverty to surge by 100 million: World Bank The situation makes it "imperative" that creditors reduce the amount of debt held by poor countries at risk, going beyond the commitment to suspend debt payments, says World Bank President.

Pandemic could cause extreme poverty to surge by 100 million: World Bank The situation makes it "imperative" that creditors reduce the amount of debt held by poor countries at risk, going beyond the commitment to suspend debt payments, says World Bank President. Joe Biden is ‘your worst nightmare', says Donald Trump US President Donald Trump says Joe Biden has sold out American workers and would be a "nightmare" if he got into power. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's sister is 'de facto second-in-command', says lawmaker In her early 30s, Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong-un's sister, is the leader's only close relative with a public role in politics in North Korea. Top FDA scientist says will resign if Trump administration meddles There have been speculations of the FDA approving a vaccine under political pressure for the upcoming November elections. Gravitas: Why is Turkey militarising East Mediterranean? ×

Morning news brief: Trump attacks Biden, East Mediterranean crisis and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/barack-obama-blasts-trumps-reality-show-presidency-presses-fight-for-biden-321807"><strong>Barack Obama blasts Trump's 'reality show' presidency; presses fight for Biden</strong></a><br />
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<p>Former President of the United States Barack Obama launched a blistering attack on President Donald Trump on Wednesday and urged Americans to elect Democrat Joe Biden in November to end the chaos he said had been created during the four years of Trump’s presidency.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-state-newspapers-support-wuhan-park-pool-party-after-pictures-go-viral-321794">China state newspapers support Wuhan park pool party after pictures go viral</a></strong></p>

<p><img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/08/20/155524-wuhan-pool-party.jpg?itok=HVJQVhw4" />Chinese state newspapers have showed allegiance towards an amusement park in the central city of Wuhan after pictures of a densely packed pool party at one of the city's park went viral overseas amid concerns about the spread of COVID-19.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/peace-must-be-achieved-with-palestinians-then-all-things-possible-saudi-arabia-on-israel-321749"><strong>Peace must be achieved with Palestinians, then all things possible: Saudi Arabia on Israel</strong></a><br />
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<p>Saudi Arabia said Wednesday it would not follow the United Arab Emirates and establish diplomatic ties with Israel until the Jewish state had sealed a peace accord with the Palestinians.<br />
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Barack Obama blasts Trump's 'reality show' presidency; presses fight for Biden Former President of the United States Barack Obama launched a blistering attack on President Donald Trump on Wednesday and urged Americans to elect Democrat Joe Biden in November to end the chaos he said had been created during the four years of Trump’s presidency.

Barack Obama blasts Trump's 'reality show' presidency; presses fight for Biden Former President of the United States Barack Obama launched a blistering attack on President Donald Trump on Wednesday and urged Americans to elect Democrat Joe Biden in November to end the chaos he said had been created during the four years of Trump’s presidency. China state newspapers support Wuhan park pool party after pictures go viral Chinese state newspapers have showed allegiance towards an amusement park in the central city of Wuhan after pictures of a densely packed pool party at one of the city's park went viral overseas amid concerns about the spread of COVID-19. Peace must be achieved with Palestinians, then all things possible: Saudi Arabia on Israel Saudi Arabia said Wednesday it would not follow the United Arab Emirates and establish diplomatic ties with Israel until the Jewish state had sealed a peace accord with the Palestinians.

Morning news brief: Obama slams Trump, Afghan peace talks and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-elections-democrats-formally-nominate-joe-biden-as-presidential-candidate-321578"><strong>US elections: Democrats formally nominate Joe Biden as presidential candidate</strong></a><br />
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<p>The US Democrats on Wednesday formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 US presidential candidate on the second night of the party's national convention.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-president-vladimir-putin-warns-the-world-not-to-interfere-in-belarus-321570"><strong>Russian President Vladimir Putin warns the world not to interfere in Belarus</strong></a><br />
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<p>Russian President Vladimir Putin warned world leaders against interfering in Belarus, country engulfed in the political crisis, as protests against its leader continued to swell.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-tribunal-convicts-hezbollah-defendant-in-hariri-assassination-case-321571"><strong>UN tribunal convicts Hezbollah defendant in Hariri assassination case</strong></a><br />
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<p>A UN-backed tribunal on Tuesday found a member of the Hezbollah Shiite movement guilty over the 2005 murder of former Lebanese prime minister Rafik Hariri but cleared three other suspects after a years-long trial.<br />
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US elections: Democrats formally nominate Joe Biden as presidential candidate The US Democrats on Wednesday formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 US presidential candidate on the second night of the party's national convention.

US elections: Democrats formally nominate Joe Biden as presidential candidate The US Democrats on Wednesday formally nominated Joe Biden as their 2020 US presidential candidate on the second night of the party's national convention. Russian President Vladimir Putin warns the world not to interfere in Belarus Russian President Vladimir Putin warned world leaders against interfering in Belarus, country engulfed in the political crisis, as protests against its leader continued to swell. UN tribunal convicts Hezbollah defendant in Hariri assassination case A UN-backed tribunal on Tuesday found a member of the Hezbollah Shiite movement guilty over the 2005 murder of former Lebanese prime minister Rafik Hariri but cleared three other suspects after a years-long trial.

Morning news brief: Democrats nominate Biden, Belarus crisis and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wont-work-if-we-cant-do-honest-journalism-belarus-media-goes-on-strike-over-election-result-and-censorship-321354">Won’t work, if we can’t do honest journalism: Belarus media goes on strike over election result and censorship</a></p>

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<p>Pressure has been building on the ex-Soviet nation's longtime leader since the August 9 election, which he claims to have won with 80 percent of the vote.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-refuses-to-release-emails-over-huawei-cfo-meng-wanzhous-arrest-321356">Canada refuses to release emails over Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou's arrest</a></p>

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<p>Meng, the Chinese telecom giant's chief financial officer, was arrested on a US warrant in December 2018 during a stopover in Vancouver.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-pardon-someone-very-very-important-on-tuesday-321355">Trump to pardon someone 'very, very important' on Tuesday</a></p>

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The news came after he announced few days ago in a golf course press briefing that he will think about pardoning Snowden.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/daughter-of-former-afghan-president-mohammad-najibullah-sees-pakistans-involvement-in-the-killing-of-her-father-321344">Daughter of former Afghan President Mohammad Najibullah sees Pakistan's involvement in the killing of her father</a></p>

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<p>In 1996, Mohammad Najibullah was brutally murdered in Kabul when the Taliban entered the city that year. His body was hanged his body from a traffic light pole outside the Afghan Presidential palace.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-chinese-made-airport-leaks-in-islamabad-321334">Gravitas: Chinese-made airport leaks in Islamabad</a></p>

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Won’t work, if we can’t do honest journalism: Belarus media goes on strike over election result and censorship Pressure has been building on the ex-Soviet nation's longtime leader since the August 9 election, which he claims to have won with 80 percent of the vote.

Won’t work, if we can’t do honest journalism: Belarus media goes on strike over election result and censorship Pressure has been building on the ex-Soviet nation's longtime leader since the August 9 election, which he claims to have won with 80 percent of the vote. Canada refuses to release emails over Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou's arrest Meng, the Chinese telecom giant's chief financial officer, was arrested on a US warrant in December 2018 during a stopover in Vancouver. Trump to pardon someone 'very, very important' on Tuesday The news came after he announced few days ago in a golf course press briefing that he will think about pardoning Snowden. Daughter of former Afghan President Mohammad Najibullah sees Pakistan's involvement in the killing of her father In 1996, Mohammad Najibullah was brutally murdered in Kabul when the Taliban entered the city that year. His body was hanged his body from a traffic light pole outside the Afghan Presidential palace. Gravitas: Chinese-made airport leaks in Islamabad ×

Morning news brief: Huawei CFO controversy, Belarus' media strike and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/theyre-going-to-engage-in-lies-kamala-harris-on-trumps-birther-remarks-321035"><strong>'They're going to engage in lies': Kamala Harris on Trump's birther remarks</strong></a><br />
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<p>The incumbent US president, in his campaign tirade against presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, had amplified the theory about the latter's running mate that critics decry as racist.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/we-come-in-peace-belarusian-women-dressed-in-white-protest-against-corrupt-leadership-321060"><strong>In pictures: Belarusian women dressed in white protest against corrupt leadership</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudi-arabia-appoints-ten-women-in-senior-roles-in-holy-mosques-321039"><strong>Saudi Arabia appoints ten women in senior roles in holy mosques</strong></a></p>

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The women were appointed in the two holy mosques in Mecca and Medina across various departments, including administrative and technical, according to statement released by the general presidency for the affairs of the two holy mosques.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-at-least-18-people-shot-with-4-dead-across-cincinnati-say-police-321024"><strong>US: At least 18 people shot, with 4 dead, across Cincinnati, say police</strong></a></p>

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Police officers found 21-year-old Antonio Blair with gunshots wounds when they reached at the Avondale neighborhood around 12:30 am. He was taken to University Hospital and died there, they said.&nbsp;<br />
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'They're going to engage in lies': Kamala Harris on Trump's birther remarks The incumbent US president, in his campaign tirade against presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, had amplified the theory about the latter's running mate that critics decry as racist.

'They're going to engage in lies': Kamala Harris on Trump's birther remarks The incumbent US president, in his campaign tirade against presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, had amplified the theory about the latter's running mate that critics decry as racist. In pictures: Belarusian women dressed in white protest against corrupt leadership Saudi Arabia appoints ten women in senior roles in holy mosques The women were appointed in the two holy mosques in Mecca and Medina across various departments, including administrative and technical, according to statement released by the general presidency for the affairs of the two holy mosques. US: At least 18 people shot, with 4 dead, across Cincinnati, say police Police officers found 21-year-old Antonio Blair with gunshots wounds when they reached at the Avondale neighborhood around 12:30 am. He was taken to University Hospital and died there, they said.

Morning news brief: US elections, Coronavirus, and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/if-elected-will-stand-with-india-in-confronting-threats-facing-it-joe-biden-320870">If elected, will stand with India in confronting threats facing it: Joe Biden</a></p>

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<p>Early this week, Biden zeroed in on Indian origin Senator Harris, 55, as his running mate in the US presidential election. Harris, whose father is an African from Jamaica and mother an Indian, is the first-ever Black vice-presidential nominee.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-may-probably-not-attend-putins-urgent-iran-summit-320868">Trump may 'probably not' attend Putin's 'urgent' Iran summit</a></p>

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<p>On Friday, Putin called on the permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany to convene on Iran to avoid an escalation of tensions in the Gulf.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mexico-generated-more-than-50000-jobs-in-august-in-pandemic-president-320871">Mexico generated more than 50,000 jobs in August amid pandemic: President</a></p>

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<p>He cited the figures collected from Mexican Social Security Institute on the basis of the employees who registered with the institute.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/edward-snowden-asks-to-return-to-us-trump-to-take-a-look-at-pardoning-320867">Edward Snowden asks to return to US; Trump to 'take a look' at pardoning</a></p>

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<p>Many people think that he should be somehow treated differently and other people think he did very bad things,' Trump said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/women-in-afghanistan-demand-a-place-in-taliban-talks-320829">Women in Afghanistan demand a place in Taliban talks</a></p>

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If elected, will stand with India in confronting threats facing it: Joe Biden Early this week, Biden zeroed in on Indian origin Senator Harris, 55, as his running mate in the US presidential election.

If elected, will stand with India in confronting threats facing it: Joe Biden Early this week, Biden zeroed in on Indian origin Senator Harris, 55, as his running mate in the US presidential election. Harris, whose father is an African from Jamaica and mother an Indian, is the first-ever Black vice-presidential nominee. Trump may 'probably not' attend Putin's 'urgent' Iran summit On Friday, Putin called on the permanent members of the UN Security Council and Germany to convene on Iran to avoid an escalation of tensions in the Gulf. Mexico generated more than 50,000 jobs in August amid pandemic: President He cited the figures collected from Mexican Social Security Institute on the basis of the employees who registered with the institute. Edward Snowden asks to return to US; Trump to 'take a look' at pardoning Many people think that he should be somehow treated differently and other people think he did very bad things,' Trump said. Women in Afghanistan demand a place in Taliban talks ×

Morning news brief: Biden promises support to India, Trump may skip Putin's Iran summit, and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-claims-to-possess-evidence-against-bytedance-orders-to-divest-interest-in-tiktok-within-90-days-320621">Trump claims to possess evidence against ByteDance; orders to divest interest in TikTok within 90 days</a></p>

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<p>'There is credible evidence that leads me to believe that ByteDance ... might take action that threatens to impair the national security of the United States,' Trump said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-dedicates-74th-independence-day-address-to-corona-warriors-security-forces-320685">PM Modi dedicates 74th Independence Day address to corona warriors, security forces</a></p>

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<p>Continuing the tradition of sporting bright-coloured turbans for his Independence Day speeches, the prime minister chose an off-white saafa with broad streak of orange for the second I-Day address of his second term, and seventh consecutive address</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-camp-slams-trumps-for-abhorrent-birther-lies-about-kamala-harris-320624">Biden camp slams Trumps for 'abhorrent' birther lies about Kamala Harris</a></p>

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<p>'Trump has has sought to fuel racism and tear our nation apart,' a statement from Biden read.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kevin-clinesmith-former-fbi-lawyer-to-plead-guilty-for-falsifying-email-against-trump-320632">Kevin Clinesmith, former FBI lawyer, to plead guilty for falsifying email against Trump</a></p>

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<p>He has taken responsibility for altering the email, however his lawyers have emphasised that this was not his intent.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-is-china-running-out-of-food-320611">Gravitas: Is China running out of food?</a></p>

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Trump claims to possess evidence against ByteDance; orders to divest interest in TikTok within 90 days 'There is credible evidence that leads me to believe that ByteDance .

Trump claims to possess evidence against ByteDance; orders to divest interest in TikTok within 90 days 'There is credible evidence that leads me to believe that ByteDance ... might take action that threatens to impair the national security of the United States,' Trump said. PM Modi dedicates 74th Independence Day address to corona warriors, security forces Continuing the tradition of sporting bright-coloured turbans for his Independence Day speeches, the prime minister chose an off-white saafa with broad streak of orange for the second I-Day address of his second term, and seventh consecutive address Biden camp slams Trumps for 'abhorrent' birther lies about Kamala Harris 'Trump has has sought to fuel racism and tear our nation apart,' a statement from Biden read. Kevin Clinesmith, former FBI lawyer, to plead guilty for falsifying email against Trump He has taken responsibility for altering the email, however his lawyers have emphasised that this was not his intent. Gravitas: Is China running out of food? ×

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<p>Russian official told CNN that there is a general sense of mistrust of Russia on the American side. The US officials, on the other hand, say the Russian vaccine is considered so half-baked in the United States that it hadn't even piqued their interest in a serious way before the rollout.</p>

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<p>The government will bear the expenses of the vaccine doses, but medical professionals who will give these to patients will be paid by insurers.</p>

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<p>The purchases by China according to the deal have been lagging and US President Donald Trump has sharpened his attack towards China at a time when the US is less than 100 days away from the presidential elections.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russias-first-covid-19-vaccine-not-in-advanced-test-stages-who-320318">Russia's first Covid-19 vaccine not in advanced test stages: WHO</a></p>

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<p>WHO and partners have included nine experimental COVID-19 vaccines within an investment mechanism it is encouraging countries to join, known as the Covax facility.</p>

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Russia offers to help US with COVID-19 vaccine. America says 'no' Russian official told CNN that there is a general sense of mistrust of Russia on the American side.

Russia offers to help US with COVID-19 vaccine. America says 'no' Russian official told CNN that there is a general sense of mistrust of Russia on the American side. The US officials, on the other hand, say the Russian vaccine is considered so half-baked in the United States that it hadn't even piqued their interest in a serious way before the rollout. US officials say coronavirus vaccine will be free for all citizens The government will bear the expenses of the vaccine doses, but medical professionals who will give these to patients will be paid by insurers. Amid troubled ties, US, China to resume talks on trade deal The purchases by China according to the deal have been lagging and US President Donald Trump has sharpened his attack towards China at a time when the US is less than 100 days away from the presidential elections. Russia's first Covid-19 vaccine not in advanced test stages: WHO WHO and partners have included nine experimental COVID-19 vaccines within an investment mechanism it is encouraging countries to join, known as the Covax facility. Gravitas: Trump strikes a deal: Israel, UAE to normalise relations ×

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<p>The Trump administration has relaxed some rules for H-1B visas allowing visa holders to enter the United States if they are returning to the same jobs they had prior to the proclamation of the visa ban.</p>

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<p>Several Conservatives, including Donald Trump Jr and Sen Ted Cruz, retweeted misleading claims and footage that depicted Portland protesters as having burned a stack of Bible books.</p>

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<p>Satellite imagery suggests recent flooding in North Korea may have damaged pump houses connected to the country's main nuclear facility, a US-based think-tank said on Thursday.</p>

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America makes exception to visa ban; H-1B holders can enter US on this condition The Trump administration has relaxed some rules for H-1B visas allowing visa holders to enter the United States if they are returning to the same jobs they had prior to the proclamation of the visa ban.

America makes exception to visa ban; H-1B holders can enter US on this condition The Trump administration has relaxed some rules for H-1B visas allowing visa holders to enter the United States if they are returning to the same jobs they had prior to the proclamation of the visa ban. A Bible burning, and some sensation: How a fake claim about Portland protests became a good story Several Conservatives, including Donald Trump Jr and Sen Ted Cruz, retweeted misleading claims and footage that depicted Portland protesters as having burned a stack of Bible books. North Korea nuclear reactor site threatened by recent flooding, US think-tank says Satellite imagery suggests recent flooding in North Korea may have damaged pump houses connected to the country's main nuclear facility, a US-based think-tank said on Thursday.

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-presidential-candidate-joe-biden-picks-indian-origin-senator-kamala-harris-for-us-vice-presidential-candidate-319835"><strong>US Presidential candidate Joe Biden picks Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris for US vice presidential candidate</strong></a></p>

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<p>Harris, 55, the daughter of immigrants from India and Jamaica, made history in 2016 when she became the first Black woman elected to the US Senate from California.</p>

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<p>After President Putin announced that Russia had launched the world's first coronavirus vaccine, Germany's health ministry said that "there is no known data on the quality, efficacy and safety of the Russian vaccine."</p>

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<p>Facebook Inc said on Tuesday it removed 7 million posts in the second quarter for sharing false information about the novel coronavirus, including content that promoted fake preventative measures and exaggerated cures.<br />
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US Presidential candidate Joe Biden picks Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris for US vice presidential candidate Harris, 55, the daughter of immigrants from India and Jamaica, made history in 2016 when she became the first Black woman elected to the US Senate from California.

US Presidential candidate Joe Biden picks Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris for US vice presidential candidate Harris, 55, the daughter of immigrants from India and Jamaica, made history in 2016 when she became the first Black woman elected to the US Senate from California. No known data on quality, safety of Russian vaccine: German health ministry After President Putin announced that Russia had launched the world's first coronavirus vaccine, Germany's health ministry said that "there is no known data on the quality, efficacy and safety of the Russian vaccine." Facebook removed seven million posts in second quarter for false coronavirus information Facebook Inc said on Tuesday it removed 7 million posts in the second quarter for sharing false information about the novel coronavirus, including content that promoted fake preventative measures and exaggerated cures.

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<p>The president was abruptly ushered out of the press event and black-clad secret service agents with automatic rifles rushed across the lawn north of the White House.</p>

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<p>Lebanon Prime Minister Hassan Diab, 61, on August 10 announced the resignation of his government after four cabinet ministers quit amid street protests in the aftermath of the Beirut blasts.</p>

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<p>It was not immediately clear if there were any US troops in the convoy or if anyone had been injured in the explosion, which went off just before 9 pm Baghdad time (1800 GMT).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The official said a draft regulation, which has not been finalized and could change, would give the government authorization to block individuals.</p>

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Donald Trump briefly evacuated during press conference after shooting outside White House The president was abruptly ushered out of the press event and black-clad secret service agents with automatic rifles rushed across the lawn north of the White House. Lebanese leaders were informed of risk posed by explosives at port in July: Reports Lebanon Prime Minister Hassan Diab, 61, on August 10 announced the resignation of his government after four cabinet ministers quit amid street protests in the aftermath of the Beirut blasts. Explosion targets convoy carrying US military equipment near Iraq-Kuwait crossing It was not immediately clear if there were any US troops in the convoy or if anyone had been injured in the explosion, which went off just before 9 pm Baghdad time (1800 GMT). Trump weighs blocking US citizens coming home if coronavirus infection feared The official said a draft regulation, which has not been finalized and could change, would give the government authorization to block individuals. Gravitas: Chinese beat up Pakistanis, Saudi shuts oil tap ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/macron-condemns-cowardly-attack-in-niger-vows-to-fight-terrorist-groups-in-the-sahel-region-319283">Macron condemns 'cowardly' attack in Niger, vows to fight 'terrorist groups in the Sahel region'</a></p>

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<p>The French leader, who spoke with his Niger counterpart Mahamadou Issoufou, added that he was determined to help counter the "terrorist groups in the Sahel region".</p>

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<p>The visit is largely being seen as a token of support to Taiwan, which has for long been sidelined diplomatically with countries favouring recognition of China instead.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pro-democracy-media-tycoon-jimmy-lai-arrested-under-national-security-law-319295">Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under National Security Law</a></p>

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<p>Lai, a beloved voice in Hong Kong, is seen as a traitor and &nbsp;the biggest 'black hand' in the Chinese media.</p>

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<p>State-approved exit polls showed him winning 79.7% of the vote while his main opponent Svetlana Tikhanouskaya, a former English teacher who emerged from obscurity a few weeks ago to lead rallies against him, received 6.8%.</p>

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Macron condemns 'cowardly' attack in Niger, vows to fight 'terrorist groups in the Sahel region' The French leader, who spoke with his Niger counterpart Mahamadou Issoufou, added that he was determined to help counter the "terrorist groups in the Sahel region".

Macron condemns 'cowardly' attack in Niger, vows to fight 'terrorist groups in the Sahel region' The French leader, who spoke with his Niger counterpart Mahamadou Issoufou, added that he was determined to help counter the "terrorist groups in the Sahel region". Ongoing historic visit to Taiwan a 'true honour' for Trump administration The visit is largely being seen as a token of support to Taiwan, which has for long been sidelined diplomatically with countries favouring recognition of China instead. Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested under National Security Law Lai, a beloved voice in Hong Kong, is seen as a traitor and the biggest 'black hand' in the Chinese media. Police, protesters clash after Belarus presidential vote State-approved exit polls showed him winning 79.7% of the vote while his main opponent Svetlana Tikhanouskaya, a former English teacher who emerged from obscurity a few weeks ago to lead rallies against him, received 6.8%. Lebanon Blast: Protests near Parliament building, Protesters rebelled with tear gas ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-signs-orders-extending-coronavirus-relief-after-talks-with-congress-break-down-319118">Trump signs orders extending coronavirus relief after talks with Congress break down</a></p>

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<p>US President Trump said his decision to circumvent Congress with executive orders would mean relief money getting 'rapidly distributed'.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-in-talks-with-tiktok-to-discuss-possible-merging-reports-319139">Twitter in talks with TikTok to discuss possible merging: Reports</a></p>

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<p>Since Twitter is a smaller company than Microsoft, it&nbsp;would have a long-shot bid for TikTok and would need support of other investors to acquire this deal.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/anger-over-beirut-blast-grows-policeman-killed-in-clashes-with-protesters-319126">Anger over Beirut blast grows; policeman killed in clashes with protesters</a></p>

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<p>The protesters said their politicians should resign and be punished for negligence they say led to Tuesday’s blast, the biggest ever to hit Beirut, that killed 158 people and injured more than 6,000.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-protest-in-poland-after-lgbt-activists-arrest-319124">Thousands protest in Poland after LGBT activist's arrest</a></p>

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<p>About 50 demonstrators were also detained by police on Friday as the activist, who identifies as a woman named Margot, was taken away in central Warsaw following a controversial court order.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-sanctioned-hong-kongs-chief-executive-carrie-lam-over-crackdown-on-protesters-319140">US sanctioned Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam over crackdown on protesters</a></p>

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Trump signs orders extending coronavirus relief after talks with Congress break down US President Trump said his decision to circumvent Congress with executive orders would mean relief money getting 'rapidly distributed'.

Trump signs orders extending coronavirus relief after talks with Congress break down US President Trump said his decision to circumvent Congress with executive orders would mean relief money getting 'rapidly distributed'. Twitter in talks with TikTok to discuss possible merging: Reports Since Twitter is a smaller company than Microsoft, it would have a long-shot bid for TikTok and would need support of other investors to acquire this deal. Anger over Beirut blast grows; policeman killed in clashes with protesters The protesters said their politicians should resign and be punished for negligence they say led to Tuesday’s blast, the biggest ever to hit Beirut, that killed 158 people and injured more than 6,000. Thousands protest in Poland after LGBT activist's arrest About 50 demonstrators were also detained by police on Friday as the activist, who identifies as a woman named Margot, was taken away in central Warsaw following a controversial court order. US sanctioned Hong Kong's Chief Executive Carrie Lam over crackdown on protesters ×

Morning news brief: Trump signs order for coronavirus relief, update on Beirut blast and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ship-owner-files-lawsuit-against-those-responsible-for-beirut-port-explosion-318961">Ship owner files lawsuit against those responsible for Beirut port explosion</a></p>

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<p>According to Lebanon's state-run National News agency, the lady had some staff members killed and wounded.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-wants-trump-to-lose-election-russia-working-to-insult-biden-us-intel-says-318968">China wants Trump to lose election, Russia working to insult Biden, US intel says</a></p>

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<p>In a nutshell, the statement put two of the biggest American adversaries on opposite sides of the election: Russia for Trump and China for Biden.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-says-it-will-impose-retaliatory-tariffs-on-us-imports-318959">Canada says it will impose retaliatory tariffs on US imports</a></p>

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<p>Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland told a news conference the countermeasures would be put in place by September 16 to allow consultations with industry.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanons-hezbollah-leader-denies-storing-arms-at-beirut-blast-site-318967">Lebanon's Hezbollah leader denies storing arms at Beirut blast site</a></p>

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<p>The blast injured at least 5,000 people and devastated entire districts of the capital, leaving some 300,000 people temporarily homeless.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-mahathir-mohamad-speaks-to-wion-318940">Gravitas: Mahathir Mohamad speaks to WION</a></p>

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Ship owner files lawsuit against those responsible for Beirut port explosion According to Lebanon's state-run National News agency, the lady had some staff members killed and wounded.

Ship owner files lawsuit against those responsible for Beirut port explosion According to Lebanon's state-run National News agency, the lady had some staff members killed and wounded. China wants Trump to lose election, Russia working to insult Biden, US intel says In a nutshell, the statement put two of the biggest American adversaries on opposite sides of the election: Russia for Trump and China for Biden. Canada says it will impose retaliatory tariffs on US imports Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland told a news conference the countermeasures would be put in place by September 16 to allow consultations with industry. Lebanon's Hezbollah leader denies storing arms at Beirut blast site The blast injured at least 5,000 people and devastated entire districts of the capital, leaving some 300,000 people temporarily homeless. Gravitas: Mahathir Mohamad speaks to WION ×

Morning news brief: US intel warns against 2020 election meddling, updates on Beirut and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/beirut-blasts-death-toll-climbs-to-at-least-135-three-day-mourning-declared-318461">Beirut blasts death toll climbs to at least 135; three-day mourning declared</a></p>

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<p>Lebanon Prime Minister Hassan Diab has declared three days of mourning from Thursday as the death toll in the blasts in Beirut rose to at least 135. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/beirut-blasts-death-toll-climbs-to-at-least-135-three-day-mourning-declared-318461">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-twitter-remove-trump-post-over-false-coronavirus-claims-318455" hreflang="en">Facebook, Twitter remove Trump post over 'false' coronavirus claims</a></p>

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<p>Facebook has removed a video post by US President Donald Trump in which he contended that children are "almost immune" to the coronavirus. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-twitter-remove-trump-post-over-false-coronavirus-claims-318455">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-offers-10-million-reward-against-election-interference-318453">US offers $10 million reward against election interference</a></p>

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<p>US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday offered a $10 million reward aimed at preventing foreign interference in the November presidential election. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-offers-10-million-reward-against-election-interference-318453">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-china-sea-should-not-be-wrestling-ground-for-international-politics-says-china-318478" hreflang="en">South China Sea should not be wrestling ground for international politics, says China</a></p>

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<p>The South China Sea is a shared home for countries in the region and should not be a wrestling ground for international politics, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Wednesday in an exclusive interview with Xinhua News Agency. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-china-sea-should-not-be-wrestling-ground-for-international-politics-says-china-318478">Read more</a></p>

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Beirut blasts death toll climbs to at least 135; three-day mourning declared Lebanon Prime Minister Hassan Diab has declared three days of mourning from Thursday as the death toll in the blasts in Beirut rose to at least 135.

Beirut blasts death toll climbs to at least 135; three-day mourning declared Lebanon Prime Minister Hassan Diab has declared three days of mourning from Thursday as the death toll in the blasts in Beirut rose to at least 135. Read more Facebook, Twitter remove Trump post over 'false' coronavirus claims Facebook has removed a video post by US President Donald Trump in which he contended that children are "almost immune" to the coronavirus. Read more US offers $10 million reward against election interference US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday offered a $10 million reward aimed at preventing foreign interference in the November presidential election. Read more South China Sea should not be wrestling ground for international politics, says China The South China Sea is a shared home for countries in the region and should not be a wrestling ground for international politics, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Wednesday in an exclusive interview with Xinhua News Agency. Read more

Morning news brief: Beirut blast death toll climbs to 135, Facebook removes Trump post and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-slams-trumps-cognitive-capability-over-russian-bounty-intelligence-309774" hreflang="en">Biden slams Trump's 'cognitive capability' over Russian bounty intelligence</a></p>

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<p>Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday&nbsp;criticized President Donald Trump's handling of a reported Russian effort to pay the Taliban to kill American troops in Afghanistan, saying his actions were a "dereliction of duty." <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-slams-trumps-cognitive-capability-over-russian-bounty-intelligence-309774">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-19-dead-as-explosion-hits-clinic-in-iran-309781">At least 19 dead as explosion hits clinic in Iran</a></p>

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<p>At least 19 people were killed after a powerful explosion hit a clinic in northern Tehran. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-19-dead-as-explosion-hits-clinic-in-iran-309781">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/carrie-lam-calls-security-law-most-important-development-for-hong-kong-since-handover-309779">Security law 'most important' development for Hong Kong since handover: Leader</a></p>

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<p>Hong Kong's leader&nbsp;Carrie Lam&nbsp;on Wednesday hailed a sweeping national security law imposed by Beijing as the "most important development" since the city was handed back to China. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/carrie-lam-calls-security-law-most-important-development-for-hong-kong-since-handover-309779">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-top-health-expert-fauci-warns-of-100000-new-covid-19-cases-per-day-309776">US top health expert Fauci warns of 100,000 new COVID-19 cases per day</a></p>

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<p>New US&nbsp;coronavirus cases could more than double to 100,000 per day if the current surge spirals further out of control, the government's top infectious disease expert warned on Tuesday, although he was "cautiously optimistic" a vaccine would be available early next year. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-top-health-expert-fauci-warns-of-100000-new-covid-19-cases-per-day-309776">Read more</a></p>

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Biden slams Trump's 'cognitive capability' over Russian bounty intelligence Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden on Tuesday criticized President Donald Trump's handling of a reported Russian effort to pay the Taliban to kill American troops in Afghanistan, saying his actions were a "dereliction of duty.

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/its-all-about-him-john-bolton-criticises-trumps-statement-on-russian-bounties-309243">It's all about him: John Bolton criticises Trump's statement on Russian bounties</a></p>

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<p>After Donald Trump and White House claimed that the the President and the Vice President, Mike Pence, were not briefed on the Russian bounty case, John Bolton has criticised Trump's statement.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/los-angeles-texas-close-bars-as-coronavirus-takes-very-dangerous-turn-309252">Los Angeles, Texas close bars as coronavirus takes 'very dangerous turn'</a></p>

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<p>Eight counties in California have been ordered to close bars including &nbsp;Riverside, San Bernardino, Sacramento and Santa Barbara</p>

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<p>Highlighting that 'all lives matter', he also added that George Floyd's death was inexcusable.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-can-do-both-canadian-detainees-wife-disappointed-after-trudeau-rejects-prisoner-swap-309236">We can do both: Canadian detainee's wife disappointed after Trudeau rejects 'prisoner swap'</a></p>

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<p>'I am glad that we finally have a conversation on what can be done and options that can be explored to resolve Michael's prolonged and painful detention,' she said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/increase-in-illegal-mining-threatens-brazils-last-major-isolated-tribe-309217">Increase in illegal mining threatens Brazil's last major isolated tribe</a></p>

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It's all about him: John Bolton criticises Trump's statement on Russian bounties After Donald Trump and White House claimed that the the President and the Vice President, Mike Pence, were not briefed on the Russian bounty case, John Bolton has criticised Trump's statement.

It's all about him: John Bolton criticises Trump's statement on Russian bounties After Donald Trump and White House claimed that the the President and the Vice President, Mike Pence, were not briefed on the Russian bounty case, John Bolton has criticised Trump's statement. Los Angeles, Texas close bars as coronavirus takes 'very dangerous turn' Eight counties in California have been ordered to close bars including Riverside, San Bernardino, Sacramento and Santa Barbara Black Lives Matter political agenda of radical left: Mike Pence Highlighting that 'all lives matter', he also added that George Floyd's death was inexcusable. We can do both: Canadian detainee's wife disappointed after Trudeau rejects 'prisoner swap' 'I am glad that we finally have a conversation on what can be done and options that can be explored to resolve Michael's prolonged and painful detention,' she said. Increase in illegal mining threatens Brazil's last major isolated tribe ×

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<p>'The United States receives thousands of intelligence reports a day and they are subject to strict scrutiny,' said White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-cannot-be-allowed-to-treat-south-china-sea-as-its-maritime-empire-says-mike-pompeo-309088">China cannot be allowed to treat South China Sea as its maritime empire, says Mike Pompeo</a></p>

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<p>The members of the bloc also expressed concerns over the current situation in the South China Sea.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-criticizes-trump-for-not-acting-against-reported-russian-bounties-309093">Joe Biden criticizes Trump for not acting against reported Russian bounties</a></p>

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<p>During a virtual town hall on Saturday, Biden said Times report, if true, represents a "truly shocking revelation," noting in particular Trump's reported failure to retaliate.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-global-cases-cross-96-million-more-than-179000-cases-recorded-309086">COVID-19: Global cases cross 9.6 million; more than 179,000 cases recorded</a></p>

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<p>The global death toll has increased to 491,128, with 6,866 deaths being recorded in the last 24 hours, WHO stated.</p>

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Inaccurate: White House rubbishes reports of Trump's failed actions on Russian bounties' case 'The United States receives thousands of intelligence reports a day and they are subject to strict scrutiny,' said White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany.

Inaccurate: White House rubbishes reports of Trump's failed actions on Russian bounties' case 'The United States receives thousands of intelligence reports a day and they are subject to strict scrutiny,' said White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany. China cannot be allowed to treat South China Sea as its maritime empire, says Mike Pompeo The members of the bloc also expressed concerns over the current situation in the South China Sea. Joe Biden criticizes Trump for not acting against reported Russian bounties During a virtual town hall on Saturday, Biden said Times report, if true, represents a "truly shocking revelation," noting in particular Trump's reported failure to retaliate. COVID-19: Global cases cross 9.6 million; more than 179,000 cases recorded The global death toll has increased to 491,128, with 6,866 deaths being recorded in the last 24 hours, WHO stated. UN Chief Guterres Urges Israel To 'abandon' West Bank Annexation Plan ×

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