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<p>India has been elected as the member of the United Nations’ Commission on Status of Women (CSW), a body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-puts-block-on-chinese-products-from-uighur-forced-labour-327588"><strong>US puts block on Chinese products from Uighur ‘forced labour’</strong></a></p>

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<p>In the Xinjiang region, including from a "vocational" centre that it branded a "concentration camp" for Uighur minorities.</p>

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<p>Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden stressed the role of climate change in stoking the fires, saying President Donald Trump, who has blamed the fires on poor forest management, has not done enough.<br />
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India defeats China, becomes member of United Nations' ECOSOC India has been elected as the member of the United Nations’ Commission on Status of Women (CSW), a body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

India defeats China, becomes member of United Nations' ECOSOC India has been elected as the member of the United Nations’ Commission on Status of Women (CSW), a body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). US puts block on Chinese products from Uighur ‘forced labour’ In the Xinjiang region, including from a "vocational" centre that it branded a "concentration camp" for Uighur minorities. US election 2020: Biden calls Trump a 'climate arsonist,' vows to create environmental jobs Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden stressed the role of climate change in stoking the fires, saying President Donald Trump, who has blamed the fires on poor forest management, has not done enough.

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-becomes-first-country-in-world-to-impose-second-national-lockdown-327306"><strong>Israel becomes first country in world to impose second national lockdown&nbsp;</strong></a><br />
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<p>The Three-week lockdown will make Israel the first country to reimpose such stringent restrictions on a national scale.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/taliban-facing-new-afghanistan-women-negotiators-amid-peace-talks-327305"><strong>‘Taliban facing new Afghanistan’: Women negotiators amid peace talks&nbsp;</strong></a><br />
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<p>Four Afghan women who endured the Taliban's oppressive rule and have fought for fragile gains since the terrorists were ousted are facing the hardline group in peace talks.<br />
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Microsoft on Sunday said its offer to buy TikTok has been rejected, with reports suggesting coming Oracle and Bytedance are likely to notch a deal.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-2020-mens-final-dominic-thiem-wins-first-grand-slam-title-327303"><strong>US Open 2020 men's final: Dominic Thiem wins first grand slam title</strong></a><br />
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<p>After dropping the opening two sets against Alexander Zverev — Thiem slowly but surely turned things around for a 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (6) victory across more than four hours to earn his first major championship.</p>

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Israel becomes first country in world to impose second national lockdown The Three-week lockdown will make Israel the first country to reimpose such stringent restrictions on a national scale.

Israel becomes first country in world to impose second national lockdown The Three-week lockdown will make Israel the first country to reimpose such stringent restrictions on a national scale. ‘Taliban facing new Afghanistan’: Women negotiators amid peace talks Four Afghan women who endured the Taliban's oppressive rule and have fought for fragile gains since the terrorists were ousted are facing the hardline group in peace talks. Microsoft's offer to buy TikTok rejected; Oracle likely to partner Microsoft on Sunday said its offer to buy TikTok has been rejected, with reports suggesting coming Oracle and Bytedance are likely to notch a deal. US Open 2020 men's final: Dominic Thiem wins first grand slam title After dropping the opening two sets against Alexander Zverev — Thiem slowly but surely turned things around for a 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (6) victory across more than four hours to earn his first major championship.

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lebanon-eu-demands-more-credible-government-before-second-phase-of-funding-327126">Lebanon: EU demands more 'credible' government before second phase of funding</a></p>

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<p>The EU has, till now, mobilised close to $79 million (64 million euros) as an emergency response to the country after Beirut was rocked by a devastating explosion at the port.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-of-women-protest-in-belarus-demanding-lukashenkos-resignation-327120">Thousands of women protest in Belarus demanding Lukashenko's resignation</a></p>

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<p>Some protesters have displayed bruises from a violent police crackdown in the days after the election, when over 7000 protesters were detained.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-optical-remote-sensing-satellite-fails-to-reach-orbit-327131">China's optical remote-sensing satellite fails to reach orbit</a></p>

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<p>China launched an optical remote-sensing satellite, Jilin-1 Gaofen 02C, on Saturday. However, the satellite failed to enter the pre-set orbit.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-hands-out-so-much-covid-cash-that-poverty-nears-historic-low-327132">Brazil hands out so much Covid cash that poverty nears historic low</a></p>

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<p>Brazil’s emergency pandemic payments, known as the “coronavoucher,” has benefited 30 million households, or 44% of the country’s total, since March.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/intra-afghan-peace-talks-begin-in-doha-taliban-attacked-afghan-forces-in-18-provinces-327128">Intra-Afghan peace talks begin in Doha: 'Taliban attacked Afghan forces in 18 provinces'</a></p>

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Lebanon: EU demands more 'credible' government before second phase of funding The EU has, till now, mobilised close to $79 million (64 million euros) as an emergency response to the country after Beirut was rocked by a devastating explosion at the port.

Lebanon: EU demands more 'credible' government before second phase of funding The EU has, till now, mobilised close to $79 million (64 million euros) as an emergency response to the country after Beirut was rocked by a devastating explosion at the port. Thousands of women protest in Belarus demanding Lukashenko's resignation Some protesters have displayed bruises from a violent police crackdown in the days after the election, when over 7000 protesters were detained. China's optical remote-sensing satellite fails to reach orbit China launched an optical remote-sensing satellite, Jilin-1 Gaofen 02C, on Saturday. However, the satellite failed to enter the pre-set orbit. Brazil hands out so much Covid cash that poverty nears historic low Brazil’s emergency pandemic payments, known as the “coronavoucher,” has benefited 30 million households, or 44% of the country’s total, since March. Intra-Afghan peace talks begin in Doha: 'Taliban attacked Afghan forces in 18 provinces' ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/venezuelan-president-nicolas-maduro-announces-capture-of-american-spy-326964">Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announces capture of 'American spy'</a></p>

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<p>The Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced capturing of an American spy in the country, late on Friday, near the Colombian border.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/colombo-defence-minister-apologises-for-police-brutality-vows-justice-326963">Colombia: Defence Minister apologises for police brutality; vows justice</a></p>

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<p>"The national police apologize for any violation of the law or ignorance of regulations by any members of the institution," Defense Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo said in a video message.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/historic-talks-to-begin-between-taliban-afghan-government-326965">Historic talks to begin between Taliban, Afghan government</a></p>

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<p>Talks will begin a day after the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks which led the US to invade Afghanistan and topple the Taliban regime that had been sheltering Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oregon-wildfires-are-not-intentional-no-role-of-extremists-fbi-326967">Oregon wildfires are not intentional, no role of 'extremists': FBI</a></p>

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<p>The rumours about Antifa being the group behind this started when Paul Romero Jr, who unsuccessfully ran to be one of Oregon's US senators, posted this conspiracy theory on social media.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/bahrain-agrees-to-normalize-relations-with-israel-326961">Bahrain agrees to normalize relations with Israel</a></p>

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announces capture of 'American spy' The Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced capturing of an American spy in the country, late on Friday, near the Colombian border.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announces capture of 'American spy' The Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced capturing of an American spy in the country, late on Friday, near the Colombian border. Colombia: Defence Minister apologises for police brutality; vows justice "The national police apologize for any violation of the law or ignorance of regulations by any members of the institution," Defense Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo said in a video message. Historic talks to begin between Taliban, Afghan government Talks will begin a day after the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks which led the US to invade Afghanistan and topple the Taliban regime that had been sheltering Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden. Oregon wildfires are not intentional, no role of 'extremists': FBI The rumours about Antifa being the group behind this started when Paul Romero Jr, who unsuccessfully ran to be one of Oregon's US senators, posted this conspiracy theory on social media. Bahrain agrees to normalize relations with Israel ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/calm-no-panic-donald-trump-says-he-didnt-lie-about-coronavirus-after-bob-woodwards-book-reveal-326725">'Calm, no panic': Donald Trump says he didn't lie about coronavirus after Bob Woodward's book-reveal</a></p>

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<p>Trump claims that he downplayed the dangers posed by the novel coronavirus only to protect the Americans, instead of panicking.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/after-months-of-delays-historic-afghan-peace-talks-to-open-326726">After months of delays, 'historic' Afghan peace talks to open</a></p>

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<p>The talks had originally been slated to start in March but were repeatedly pushed back amid disputes over a prisoner exchange that included the release of hundreds of battle-hardened Taliban fighters.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-foreign-ministers-agree-to-ease-tensions-issue-joint-statement-326722">India, China foreign ministers agree to ease tensions; issue joint statement</a></p>

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<p>The five-point statement issued after more than two hour long talks between India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi will "guide their approach to the current situation".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/colombia-death-toll-rises-to-10-in-rioting-over-police-killing-326730">Colombia: Death toll rises to 10 in rioting over police killing</a></p>

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<p>As many as 10 people were killed and hundreds injured after rioting took place in the Colombian capital Bogota over the death of a man after police repeatedly used a taser on him, officials said on Thursday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-former-white-house-staffer-joe-biden-unfit-to-become-president-326719">Gravitas: Former White House Staffer: Joe Biden unfit to become President</a></p>

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'Calm, no panic': Donald Trump says he didn't lie about coronavirus after Bob Woodward's book-reveal Trump claims that he downplayed the dangers posed by the novel coronavirus only to protect the Americans, instead of panicking.

'Calm, no panic': Donald Trump says he didn't lie about coronavirus after Bob Woodward's book-reveal Trump claims that he downplayed the dangers posed by the novel coronavirus only to protect the Americans, instead of panicking. After months of delays, 'historic' Afghan peace talks to open The talks had originally been slated to start in March but were repeatedly pushed back amid disputes over a prisoner exchange that included the release of hundreds of battle-hardened Taliban fighters. India, China foreign ministers agree to ease tensions; issue joint statement The five-point statement issued after more than two hour long talks between India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi will "guide their approach to the current situation". Colombia: Death toll rises to 10 in rioting over police killing As many as 10 people were killed and hundreds injured after rioting took place in the Colombian capital Bogota over the death of a man after police repeatedly used a taser on him, officials said on Thursday. Gravitas: Former White House Staffer: Joe Biden unfit to become President ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/visas-of-over-1000-chinese-revoked-by-us-under-trumps-order-state-department-326403">Visas of over 1000 Chinese revoked by US under Trump's order: State Department</a></p>

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<p>According to the State Department, more than 1,000 visas have been revoked since it began implementing the proclamation on June 1.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alexei-navalnys-poisoning-likely-by-senior-russian-officials-mike-pompeo-326402">Alexei Navalny's poisoning likely by 'senior Russian officials': Mike Pompeo</a></p>

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<p>US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday said that there was "substantial chances" that a senior official in Kremlin ordered opposition leader Alexei Navalny's poisoning.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/68-per-dent-decline-in-wildlife-population-in-less-than-50-years-report-326413">68 per dent decline in wildlife population in less than 50 years: Report</a></p>

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<p>Human activity is to be blamed for severe destruction to three-quarters of land and 40 per cent of the oceans.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-2020-donald-trump-admits-downplaying-seriousness-of-covid-19-326412">US election 2020: Donald Trump admits 'downplaying' seriousness of COVID-19</a></p>

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<p>For the first time, Trump has reportedly admitted to downplaying the deadly situation in one of the strongest countries.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/rebel-vote-in-ethiopia-tigray-leaders-reject-poll-delay-326420">Rebel vote in Ethiopia: Tigray leaders reject poll delay</a></p>

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Visas of over 1000 Chinese revoked by US under Trump's order: State Department According to the State Department, more than 1,000 visas have been revoked since it began implementing the proclamation on June 1.

Visas of over 1000 Chinese revoked by US under Trump's order: State Department According to the State Department, more than 1,000 visas have been revoked since it began implementing the proclamation on June 1. Alexei Navalny's poisoning likely by 'senior Russian officials': Mike Pompeo US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday said that there was "substantial chances" that a senior official in Kremlin ordered opposition leader Alexei Navalny's poisoning. 68 per dent decline in wildlife population in less than 50 years: Report Human activity is to be blamed for severe destruction to three-quarters of land and 40 per cent of the oceans. US election 2020: Donald Trump admits 'downplaying' seriousness of COVID-19 For the first time, Trump has reportedly admitted to downplaying the deadly situation in one of the strongest countries. Rebel vote in Ethiopia: Tigray leaders reject poll delay ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-justice-department-seeks-to-defend-trump-in-e-jean-carroll-defamation-lawsuit-326113">US Justice Department seeks to defend Trump in E. Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit</a></p>

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<p>The US Justice Department on Tuesday asked to take over the defence of President Donald Trump is a defamation lawsuit that was filed against him by E. Jean Carroll. She has accused Trump of sexual assault.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-vaccine-astrazeneca-voluntarily-pauses-clinical-trials-after-unexplained-illness-326112">COVID-19 vaccine: AstraZeneca 'voluntarily pauses' clinical trials after unexplained illness</a></p>

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<p>AstraZeneca is developing the drug alongside the University of Oxford and is considered the frontrunner in the global race for a vaccine against coronavirus.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/birmingham-stabber-to-be-charged-for-murder-326115">Birmingham stabber to be charged for murder</a></p>

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<p>Zephaniah McLeod, the suspected who was arrested for stabbing incident in Birmingham, will be charged with one count of murder and seven counts of attempted murder.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-launches-new-advanced-nuclear-centrifuges-after-natanz-plant-explosion-326117">Iran launches new 'advanced' nuclear centrifuges after Natanz plant explosion</a></p>

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<p>Iran's nuclear body said on Tuesday it had launched a new "advanced centrifuges" facility to replace one badly damaged by "sabotage" at its main Natanz nuclear fuel plant in July.</p>

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US Justice Department seeks to defend Trump in E. Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit The US Justice Department on Tuesday asked to take over the defence of President Donald Trump is a defamation lawsuit that was filed against him by E. Jean Carroll. She has accused Trump of sexual assault. COVID-19 vaccine: AstraZeneca 'voluntarily pauses' clinical trials after unexplained illness AstraZeneca is developing the drug alongside the University of Oxford and is considered the frontrunner in the global race for a vaccine against coronavirus. Birmingham stabber to be charged for murder Zephaniah McLeod, the suspected who was arrested for stabbing incident in Birmingham, will be charged with one count of murder and seven counts of attempted murder. Iran launches new 'advanced' nuclear centrifuges after Natanz plant explosion Iran's nuclear body said on Tuesday it had launched a new "advanced centrifuges" facility to replace one badly damaged by "sabotage" at its main Natanz nuclear fuel plant in July. Gravitas: Why is Osama Bin Laden's niece supporting Trump? ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-accuses-indian-soldiers-of-crossing-lac-and-firing-warning-shots-325855">China accuses Indian soldiers of crossing LAC and firing ‘warning shots’</a></p>

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<p>China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) accused the Indian army on Monday saying that it crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on the southern bank of Pangong Lake.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudis-verdict-on-khashoggis-case-fell-short-of-meeting-expectations-turkey-325854">'Saudi's verdict on Khashoggi's case fell short of meeting expectations': Turkey</a></p>

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<p>Turkey on Monday said that the Saudi court's ruling to overturn five death sentences in the case of the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's did not meet global expectations.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/last-two-australian-journalists-in-china-leave-country-325865">Last two Australian journalists in China leave country</a></p>

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<p>The decision of the journalists coming back to Australia was taken after the the Chinese government had started detaining the journalists.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-2020-kamala-harris-will-never-be-president-of-us-says-donald-trump-325860">US election 2020: Kamala Harris will never be president of US, says Donald Trump</a></p>

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<p>The President asserted that a coronavirus vaccine will be available in a record time, maybe by the end of the year and even before the November 3 presidential election.&nbsp;</p>

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China accuses Indian soldiers of crossing LAC and firing ‘warning shots’ China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) accused the Indian army on Monday saying that it crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on the southern bank of Pangong Lake.

China accuses Indian soldiers of crossing LAC and firing ‘warning shots’ China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) accused the Indian army on Monday saying that it crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on the southern bank of Pangong Lake. 'Saudi's verdict on Khashoggi's case fell short of meeting expectations': Turkey Turkey on Monday said that the Saudi court's ruling to overturn five death sentences in the case of the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's did not meet global expectations. Last two Australian journalists in China leave country The decision of the journalists coming back to Australia was taken after the the Chinese government had started detaining the journalists. US election 2020: Kamala Harris will never be president of US, says Donald Trump The President asserted that a coronavirus vaccine will be available in a record time, maybe by the end of the year and even before the November 3 presidential election. California wildfires: More than 200 people airlifted to safety ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-pm-boris-johnson-sets-october-15-as-deadline-for-brexit-negotiations-with-eu-325611" hreflang="en">British PM Boris Johnson sets October 15 as deadline for Brexit negotiations with EU</a></p>

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<p>Britain's top Brexit negotiator warned the European Union that the island country will not blink first in trade negotiations with the EU and is not scared of a no-deal exit.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-interference-in-election-could-cost-white-house-kamala-harris-325612" hreflang="en">'Russian interference in election could cost White House': Kamala Harris</a></p>

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<p>"I am clear that Russia interfered in the election of the president of the United States in 2016," Kamala Harris said in an interview.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/california-wildfires-military-helicopters-used-to-rescue-over-200-people-325619" hreflang="en">California wildfires: Military helicopters used to rescue over 200 people</a></p>

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<p>As many as 63 people required medical attention, including at least 17 who were severely wounded and admitted to hospitals after landing in Fresno</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/from-beginning-of-pandemic-he-called-it-hoax-kamala-harris-on-trump-325615" hreflang="en">‘From beginning of pandemic, he called it hoax’: Kamala Harris on Trump</a></p>

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<p>"We have a President of the United States who made this a partisan issue. The virus could care less who you voted for in the last election or who you plan to vote for in the next election," the…</p>

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<p>Djokovic rushed over to check that she was okay. He put his hand on her shoulder as she appeared to be struggling to catch her breath.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH|&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/belarus-people-continue-to-protest-against-lukashenko-325632" hreflang="en">Belarus: People continue to protest against Lukashenko</a></p>

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British PM Boris Johnson sets October 15 as deadline for Brexit negotiations with EU Britain's top Brexit negotiator warned the European Union that the island country will not blink first in trade negotiations with the EU and is not scared of a no-deal exit.

British PM Boris Johnson sets October 15 as deadline for Brexit negotiations with EU Britain's top Brexit negotiator warned the European Union that the island country will not blink first in trade negotiations with the EU and is not scared of a no-deal exit. 'Russian interference in election could cost White House': Kamala Harris "I am clear that Russia interfered in the election of the president of the United States in 2016," Kamala Harris said in an interview. California wildfires: Military helicopters used to rescue over 200 people As many as 63 people required medical attention, including at least 17 who were severely wounded and admitted to hospitals after landing in Fresno ‘From beginning of pandemic, he called it hoax’: Kamala Harris on Trump "We have a President of the United States who made this a partisan issue. The virus could care less who you voted for in the last election or who you plan to vote for in the next election," the… Watch: Top-seed Novak Djokovic disqualified from US Open after hitting judge with ball Djokovic rushed over to check that she was okay. He put his hand on her shoulder as she appeared to be struggling to catch her breath. WATCH| Belarus: People continue to protest against Lukashenko ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-not-trust-him-kamala-harris-on-donald-trumps-pre-election-vaccine-325471" hreflang="en">'Will not trust him': Kamala Harris on Donald Trump's pre-election vaccine</a></p>

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<p>The head of the US Food and Drug Administration recently claimed that a COVID-19 vaccine would be rolled out in the US before completing its trials.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/multiple-vessels-during-pro-trump-boat-parade-in-texas-sink-no-injuries-reported-325470" hreflang="en">Multiple vessels during pro-Trump boat parade in Texas sink; no injuries reported</a></p>

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<p>"Some were taking on water, some were stalled, some were capsizing, it was all types of different things," Dark said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/friends-should-have-defied-us-sanctions-during-pandemic-iran-president-325473" hreflang="en">Friends should have defied US sanctions during pandemic: Iran president</a></p>

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<p>Not a single friendly country told us that in this time of coronavirus and hardship and for the sake of humanity 'we will stand up to America,'" Hassan Rouhani said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-signs-of-life-in-rubble-after-three-day-search-for-beirut-blast-survivors-rescue-workers-325474" hreflang="en">'No signs of life' in rubble after three-day search for Beirut blast survivors: Rescue workers</a></p>

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<p>Around 50 workers and volunteers, including a specialist team from Chile, had worked for three days to locate anyone after sensors on Thursday detected signs of breathing and heat.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-17-million-recovered-worldwide-from-coronavirus-johns-hopkins-university-325475" hreflang="en">Over 17 million recovered worldwide from coronavirus: Johns Hopkins University</a></p>

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<p>The total number of cases stood at 26,748,637, while the fatalities increased to 877,438, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed in its latest update.</p>

<p><strong>WATCH:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/wion-exclusive-the-interview-of-fengsuo-zhou-leader-of-tiananmen-protests-325468" hreflang="en">WION Exclusive: The Interview of Fengsuo Zhou | Leader of Tiananmen protests</a></p>

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'Will not trust him': Kamala Harris on Donald Trump's pre-election vaccine The head of the US Food and Drug Administration recently claimed that a COVID-19 vaccine would be rolled out in the US before completing its trials.

'Will not trust him': Kamala Harris on Donald Trump's pre-election vaccine The head of the US Food and Drug Administration recently claimed that a COVID-19 vaccine would be rolled out in the US before completing its trials. Multiple vessels during pro-Trump boat parade in Texas sink; no injuries reported "Some were taking on water, some were stalled, some were capsizing, it was all types of different things," Dark said. Friends should have defied US sanctions during pandemic: Iran president Not a single friendly country told us that in this time of coronavirus and hardship and for the sake of humanity 'we will stand up to America,'" Hassan Rouhani said. 'No signs of life' in rubble after three-day search for Beirut blast survivors: Rescue workers Around 50 workers and volunteers, including a specialist team from Chile, had worked for three days to locate anyone after sensors on Thursday detected signs of breathing and heat. Over 17 million recovered worldwide from coronavirus: Johns Hopkins University The total number of cases stood at 26,748,637, while the fatalities increased to 877,438, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed in its latest update. WATCH: WION Exclusive: The Interview of Fengsuo Zhou | Leader of Tiananmen protests ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-would-love-to-get-involved-says-trump-on-india-china-standoff-at-lac-325315">We would love to get involved, says Trump on India-China standoff at LAC</a></p>

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<p>The US president added that he 'gets along with every country' apart from China as he 'did not like what is happening with the pandemic'.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/irans-enriched-uranium-over-ten-times-the-limit-set-in-2015-nuclear-deal-iaea-325316">Iran's enriched uranium over ten times the limit set in 2015 nuclear deal: IAEA</a></p>

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<p>The UN's nuclear watchdog said Friday that Iran had granted its inspector's access to one of two sites where undeclared nuclear activity may have taken place in the early 2000s.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/its-tragic-trump-says-will-be-very-angry-if-navalny-poisoning-case-proved-325313">'It's tragic': Trump says will be 'very angry' if Navalny poisoning case proved</a></p>

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<p>Germany had said it had &nbsp;"unequivocal evidence" that Navalny, 44, was poisoned and has briefed NATO allies and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/jacob-blake-appears-in-live-streamed-court-hearing-from-hospital-bed-pleads-not-guilty-criminal-charges-325321">Jacob Blake appears in live-streamed court hearing from hospital bed</a></p>

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<p>Jacob Blake who was shot several times by police officers in Kenosha, Wisconsin, pleaded "not guilty" on Friday to criminal charges in a domestic abuse case filed before the shooting incident.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-decoding-asim-bajwas-sham-resignation-325310"><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Gravitas: Decoding Asim Bajwa's sham resignation</strong></a></p>

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We would love to get involved, says Trump on India-China standoff at LAC The US president added that he 'gets along with every country' apart from China as he 'did not like what is happening with the pandemic'.

We would love to get involved, says Trump on India-China standoff at LAC The US president added that he 'gets along with every country' apart from China as he 'did not like what is happening with the pandemic'. Iran's enriched uranium over ten times the limit set in 2015 nuclear deal: IAEA The UN's nuclear watchdog said Friday that Iran had granted its inspector's access to one of two sites where undeclared nuclear activity may have taken place in the early 2000s. 'It's tragic': Trump says will be 'very angry' if Navalny poisoning case proved Germany had said it had "unequivocal evidence" that Navalny, 44, was poisoned and has briefed NATO allies and NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. Jacob Blake appears in live-streamed court hearing from hospital bed Jacob Blake who was shot several times by police officers in Kenosha, Wisconsin, pleaded "not guilty" on Friday to criminal charges in a domestic abuse case filed before the shooting incident. Watch: Gravitas: Decoding Asim Bajwa's sham resignation

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-urges-russia-to-cooperate-in-navalny-probe-threatens-restrictive-measures-325084">EU urges Russia to cooperate in Navalny probe; threatens 'restrictive measures'</a></p>

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<p>Germany said it has 'unequivocal evidence' that Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/paks-cpec-chairman-retired-lt-general-asim-bajwa-to-step-down-as-special-assistant-to-pm-imran-khan-denies-corruption-charges-325095">CPEC chairman retired Lt General Asim Bajwa to step down as special assistant to PM Imran Khan</a></p>

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<p>I have not shied away to explain the allegations shamelessly levelled against me, Bajwa said in a statement</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-pressure-on-fda-says-white-house-on-vaccine-as-us-election-nears-325083">No pressure on FDA, says White House on vaccine as US election nears</a></p>

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<p>President Trump had earlier announced that the United States will be ready with the vaccine ahead of the elections.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-to-halt-new-political-ads-on-cusp-of-us-election-325089">Facebook to halt new political ads on cusp of US election</a></p>

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<p>The social media giant vowed to fact check premature claims of victory</p>

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EU urges Russia to cooperate in Navalny probe; threatens 'restrictive measures' Germany said it has 'unequivocal evidence' that Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned.

EU urges Russia to cooperate in Navalny probe; threatens 'restrictive measures' Germany said it has 'unequivocal evidence' that Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned. CPEC chairman retired Lt General Asim Bajwa to step down as special assistant to PM Imran Khan I have not shied away to explain the allegations shamelessly levelled against me, Bajwa said in a statement No pressure on FDA, says White House on vaccine as US election nears President Trump had earlier announced that the United States will be ready with the vaccine ahead of the elections. Facebook to halt new political ads on cusp of US election The social media giant vowed to fact check premature claims of victory Watch: Gravitas: Women's names can now appear on Afghan Govt ID

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-states-asked-to-be-ready-to-distribute-coronavirus-vaccine-by-november-1-report-324847">US states asked to be ready to distribute coronavirus vaccine by November 1: Report</a></p>

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<p>US President Donald Trump had promised to bring in the vaccine before the US elections which takes place on November 3.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sanctions-international-criminal-court-prosecutor-fatou-bensouda-over-investigation-of-us-soldiers-in-alleged-war-crimes-in-afghanistan-324849">US sanctions International Criminal Court prosecutor Fatou Bensouda</a></p>

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<p>US sanctions were also initiated against Phakiso Mochochoko, director of the ICC's Jurisdiction, Complementary and Cooperation Division.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-tit-for-tat-move-us-imposes-fresh-restrictions-on-chinese-diplomats-324854">In tit-for-tat move, US imposes fresh restrictions on Chinese diplomats</a></p>

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<p>US President Donald Trump has taken a tough stance against China in the run-up to US Presidential Elections 2020 slated to be held in November.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-Dwayne-Johnson-reveals-he-and-family-have-recovered-from-COVID-19-urges-fans-to-wear-masks-324852">Dwayne Johnson reveals he and family have recovered from COVID-19, urges fans to wear masks</a></p>

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<p>Johnson said in the Instagram post that he and his spouse, Lauren and their daughters, Jasmine, 4, and Tiana, 2, caught the virus about 2-1/2 weeks ago.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-why-is-america-still-burning-324839"><strong>Watch:&nbsp;</strong>Gravitas: Why is America still burning?</a></p>

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US states asked to be ready to distribute coronavirus vaccine by November 1: Report US President Donald Trump had promised to bring in the vaccine before the US elections which takes place on November 3.

US states asked to be ready to distribute coronavirus vaccine by November 1: Report US President Donald Trump had promised to bring in the vaccine before the US elections which takes place on November 3. US sanctions International Criminal Court prosecutor Fatou Bensouda US sanctions were also initiated against Phakiso Mochochoko, director of the ICC's Jurisdiction, Complementary and Cooperation Division. In tit-for-tat move, US imposes fresh restrictions on Chinese diplomats US President Donald Trump has taken a tough stance against China in the run-up to US Presidential Elections 2020 slated to be held in November. Dwayne Johnson reveals he and family have recovered from COVID-19, urges fans to wear masks Johnson said in the Instagram post that he and his spouse, Lauren and their daughters, Jasmine, 4, and Tiana, 2, caught the virus about 2-1/2 weeks ago. Watch: Gravitas: Why is America still burning?

Morning news brief: US states asked to be ready to distribute COVID-19 vaccine, US sanctions ICC prosecutor & more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-acts-of-peaceful-protest-but-domestic-terror-says-trump-in-kenosha-324610">Not acts of peaceful protest but domestic terror, says Trump in Kenosha</a></p>

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<p>Trump's motorcade was greeted by angry protesters holding banners "not my president" as anger spilled out on the streets as he visited Kenosha</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/misinformation-fake-news-india-calls-out-pakistan-over-false-propaganda-on-social-media-after-stanford-internet-observatory-report-324616">'Misinformation, fake news': India calls out Pak&nbsp;over false propaganda on social media after SIO&nbsp;report</a></p>

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<p>The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations tweeted a report by the Stanford Internet Observatory(SIO) which said that Pakistan based Facebook and Instagram accounts leveraged mass reporting to silence critics.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/russian-influence-campaign-targeted-left-wing-voters-in-us-and-uk-says-facebook-324614">Russian influence campaign targeted left-wing voters in US and UK, says Facebook</a></p>

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<p>Facebook Inc said the operation, which partly focused on US politics and racial tensions in the run-up to the November 3 presidential election, centred around a pseudo media organisation called Peace Data.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/los-angeles-protests-erupt-after-police-fatally-shoots-black-man-over-suspected-bike-violation-324613">Los Angeles: Protests erupt after police fatally shoots Black man over suspected bike violation</a></p>

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<p>The cyclist, 29-year-old Dijon Kizzee, was shot more than 20 times in the back after two sheriff's deputies tried to stop him for a bicycle code violation.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-5-years-after-attack-charlie-hebdo-reprints-prophets-cartoons-324604">Gravitas: 5 years after attack, Charlie Hebdo reprints Prophet's cartoons</a></p>

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Not acts of peaceful protest but domestic terror, says Trump in Kenosha Trump's motorcade was greeted by angry protesters holding banners "not my president" as anger spilled out on the streets as he visited Kenosha 'Misinformation, fake news': India calls out Pak over false propaganda on social media after SIO report The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations tweeted a report by the Stanford Internet Observatory(SIO) which said that Pakistan based Facebook and Instagram accounts leveraged mass reporting to silence critics.

Not acts of peaceful protest but domestic terror, says Trump in Kenosha Trump's motorcade was greeted by angry protesters holding banners "not my president" as anger spilled out on the streets as he visited Kenosha 'Misinformation, fake news': India calls out Pak over false propaganda on social media after SIO report The Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations tweeted a report by the Stanford Internet Observatory(SIO) which said that Pakistan based Facebook and Instagram accounts leveraged mass reporting to silence critics. Russian influence campaign targeted left-wing voters in US and UK, says Facebook Facebook Inc said the operation, which partly focused on US politics and racial tensions in the run-up to the November 3 presidential election, centred around a pseudo media organisation called Peace Data. Los Angeles: Protests erupt after police fatally shoots Black man over suspected bike violation The cyclist, 29-year-old Dijon Kizzee, was shot more than 20 times in the back after two sheriff's deputies tried to stop him for a bicycle code violation. Watch: Gravitas: 5 years after attack, Charlie Hebdo reprints Prophet's cartoons

Morning news brief: Domestic terror in Kenosha, says Trump, protests erupt in Los Angeles & more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/to-shut-border-is-best-way-out-hong-kong-begins-mass-coronavirus-tests-amid-boycott-calls-324396">'To shut border is best way out': Hong Kong begins mass coronavirus tests amid boycott calls</a></p>

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<p>At least 510,000 people have signed up to take the free test since Saturday, however, the presence of Chinese doctors and testing firms has made it a controversial issue with some accusing China of harvesting DNA of Hong Kong residents.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/french-president-macron-arrives-in-lebanon-as-mustapha-adib-named-next-pm-324391">French President Macron arrives in Lebanon as Mustapha Adib named next PM</a></p>

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<p>France has spent its political capital in Lebanon that is reeling from a financial crisis even as swathes of Beirut lay in waste due to a devastating blast that took place in August.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-working-to-take-down-freedom-all-across-the-world-us-324378">China working to take down freedom all across the world: US</a></p>

<p><img alt="Chinese Army" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e26ac521-6b0e-44f1-818d-12aa05f3e636" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/ChinaTroops1.jpg" /></p>

<p>The Indian Army had said on Monday that Chinese troops violated the previous consensus arrived at during military and diplomatic engagements amid the India-China standoff at LAC.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-visits-kenosha-no-plans-to-meet-jacob-blakes-family-324403">Donald Trump visits Kenosha; no plans to meet Jacob Blake's family</a></p>

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<p>Trump travelled to Kenosha, Wisconsin without paying heed to several Democratic leaders who had urged the President not to visit the city&nbsp;</p>

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'To shut border is best way out': Hong Kong begins mass coronavirus tests amid boycott calls At least 510,000 people have signed up to take the free test since Saturday, however, the presence of Chinese doctors and testing firms has made it a controversial issue with some accusing China of harvesting DNA of Hong Kong residents.

'To shut border is best way out': Hong Kong begins mass coronavirus tests amid boycott calls At least 510,000 people have signed up to take the free test since Saturday, however, the presence of Chinese doctors and testing firms has made it a controversial issue with some accusing China of harvesting DNA of Hong Kong residents. French President Macron arrives in Lebanon as Mustapha Adib named next PM France has spent its political capital in Lebanon that is reeling from a financial crisis even as swathes of Beirut lay in waste due to a devastating blast that took place in August. China working to take down freedom all across the world: US The Indian Army had said on Monday that Chinese troops violated the previous consensus arrived at during military and diplomatic engagements amid the India-China standoff at LAC. Donald Trump visits Kenosha; no plans to meet Jacob Blake's family Trump travelled to Kenosha, Wisconsin without paying heed to several Democratic leaders who had urged the President not to visit the city Watch: Gravitas: China's disengagement lie: PLA yet to withdraw from the border

Morning news brief: Hong Kong coronavirus testing row, French President Macron arrives in Lebanon & more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-visits-storm-damaged-louisiana-discusses-kenosha-shootings-323994">Trump visits storm-damaged Louisiana, discusses Kenosha shootings</a></p>

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<p>President Donald Trump on Saturday visited Louisiana and Texas, pummeled this week by Hurricane Laura though the storm did not inflict the catastrophic damage and death toll of Hurricane Katrina 15 years ago. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-visits-storm-damaged-louisiana-discusses-kenosha-shootings-323994">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uae-scraps-israel-economic-boycott-after-us-brokered-deal-323997">UAE scraps Israel economic boycott after US-brokered deal</a></p>

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<p>The President of the United Arab Emirates&nbsp;Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan&nbsp;scrapped an economic boycott against Israel, allowing trade and financial agreements between the countries in another key step towards normal ties. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uae-scraps-israel-economic-boycott-after-us-brokered-deal-323997">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/czech-republics-senate-speaker-leaves-for-taiwan-visit-angering-china-323999">Czech Republic's Senate speaker leaves for Taiwan visit, angering China</a></p>

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<p>The head of the Czech Senate travelled to Taiwan on Saturday for a rare trip by a senior foreign official that has angered China, which considers the island a breakaway province ineligible for state-to-state relations. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/czech-republics-senate-speaker-leaves-for-taiwan-visit-angering-china-323999">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-building-missile-air-defence-sites-near-doklam-naku-la-clash-points-satellite-imagery-shows-324009" hreflang="en">China building missile air defence sites near Doklam, Naku La ‘clash points’</a></p>

<p>China is developing two air defence positions that will cover the 2017 Doklam stand-off area and also Naku La in Sikkim, new satellite imagery has suggested. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-building-missile-air-defence-sites-near-doklam-naku-la-clash-points-satellite-imagery-shows-324009">Read more</a></p>

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Trump visits storm-damaged Louisiana, discusses Kenosha shootings President Donald Trump on Saturday visited Louisiana and Texas, pummeled this week by Hurricane Laura though the storm did not inflict the catastrophic damage and death toll of Hurricane Katrina 15 years ago.

Trump visits storm-damaged Louisiana, discusses Kenosha shootings President Donald Trump on Saturday visited Louisiana and Texas, pummeled this week by Hurricane Laura though the storm did not inflict the catastrophic damage and death toll of Hurricane Katrina 15 years ago. Read more UAE scraps Israel economic boycott after US-brokered deal The President of the United Arab Emirates Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan scrapped an economic boycott against Israel, allowing trade and financial agreements between the countries in another key step towards normal ties. Read more Czech Republic's Senate speaker leaves for Taiwan visit, angering China The head of the Czech Senate travelled to Taiwan on Saturday for a rare trip by a senior foreign official that has angered China, which considers the island a breakaway province ineligible for state-to-state relations. Read more China building missile air defence sites near Doklam, Naku La ‘clash points’ China is developing two air defence positions that will cover the 2017 Doklam stand-off area and also Naku La in Sikkim, new satellite imagery has suggested. Read more

Morning news brief: Trump visits Louisiana, UAE scraps Israel economic boycott and more

<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>

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<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>

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<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>

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<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>

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<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>

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<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>

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<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>

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<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>

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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? ×

Morning news brief: India's 74th Independence Day, Biden slams Trump and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-offers-to-help-us-with-covid-19-vaccine-america-says-no-320325">Russia offers to help US with COVID-19 vaccine. America says 'no'</a></p>

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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>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-officials-say-coronavirus-vaccine-will-be-free-for-all-citizens-320320">US officials say coronavirus vaccine will be free for all citizens</a></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>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/amid-troubled-ties-us-china-to-resume-talks-on-trade-deal-320335">Amid troubled ties, US, China to resume talks on trade deal</a></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>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-trump-strikes-a-deal-israel-uae-to-normalise-relations-320312">Gravitas: Trump strikes a deal: Israel, UAE to normalise relations</a></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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