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<p>'The United States receives thousands of intelligence reports a day and they are subject to strict scrutiny,' said White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany.</p>

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<p>The members of the bloc also expressed concerns over the current situation in the South China Sea.</p>

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<p>During a virtual town hall on Saturday, Biden said Times report, if true, represents a "truly shocking revelation," noting in particular Trump's reported failure to retaliate.</p>

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<p>The global death toll has increased to 491,128, with 6,866 deaths being recorded in the last 24 hours, WHO stated.</p>

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Inaccurate: White House rubbishes reports of Trump's failed actions on Russian bounties' case 'The United States receives thousands of intelligence reports a day and they are subject to strict scrutiny,' said White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany.

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

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-to-flag-all-newsworthy-posts-from-politicians-that-break-rules-308909">Facebook to flag all 'newsworthy' posts from politicians that break rules</a></p>

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<p>Until Friday, all Facebook posts of Trump remained untouched. However, the same posts, with the exact same wordings, were labelled with a warning on twitter.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-signs-executive-order-to-protect-statues-makes-it-twitter-official-308907">Trump signs executive order to protect statues; makes it Twitter-official</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-imposes-visa-restrictions-on-chinese-officials-over-hong-kong-issue-308910">US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese officials over Hong Kong issue</a></p>

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<p>The development comes ahead of a three-day meeting of China's parliament from Sunday expected to enact new national security legislation for Hong Kong that has alarmed foreign governments and democracy activists.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-issues-wanted-poster-for-people-who-vandalized-statues-308903">Trump issues 'wanted' poster for people who vandalized statues</a></p>

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<p>On Friday, Donald Trump tweeted calling for arrest of protestors involved in this week's attempt to pull down the statue of Andrew Jackson from a park directly in front of the White House.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/social-distancing-gone-for-a-toss-in-england-thousands-flock-to-beaches-parties-308922">Social distancing gone for a 'toss' in England, thousands flock to beaches &amp; parties</a></p>

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Facebook to flag all 'newsworthy' posts from politicians that break rules Until Friday, all Facebook posts of Trump remained untouched. However, the same posts, with the exact same wordings, were labelled with a warning on twitter.

Facebook to flag all 'newsworthy' posts from politicians that break rules Until Friday, all Facebook posts of Trump remained untouched. However, the same posts, with the exact same wordings, were labelled with a warning on twitter. Trump signs executive order to protect statues; makes it Twitter-official US imposes visa restrictions on Chinese officials over Hong Kong issue The development comes ahead of a three-day meeting of China's parliament from Sunday expected to enact new national security legislation for Hong Kong that has alarmed foreign governments and democracy activists. Trump issues 'wanted' poster for people who vandalized statues On Friday, Donald Trump tweeted calling for arrest of protestors involved in this week's attempt to pull down the statue of Andrew Jackson from a park directly in front of the White House. Social distancing gone for a 'toss' in England, thousands flock to beaches & parties ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-guilty-of-forced-labour-under-horrendous-conditions-on-bri-project-us-report-308661">China guilty of forced labour under 'horrendous conditions' on BRI project: US Report</a></p>

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<p>As per the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report by the US, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the state-owned companies are making their employees work in &nbsp;"horrendous conditions" on Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-reacts-to-blm-mural-in-front-of-trump-tower-by-quoting-wrong-slogan-308663">Trump reacts to BLM mural in front of Trump Tower by quoting wrong slogan</a></p>

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<p>'The president is a disgrace to the values we cherish in New York City,' de Blasio spokesperson Julia Arredondo said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/liverpool-win-english-premier-league-title-after-30-year-wait-308668">Liverpool win English Premier League title after 30-year wait</a></p>

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<p>Delicious fans poured into Anfield wearing face masks amid the coronavirus pandemic to celebrate their club's victory.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/book-trouble-trumps-niece-ready-to-release-tell-all-book-about-trump-family-308659">Book trouble: Trump's niece ready to release tell-all book about Trump family</a></p>

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<p>Mary wrote the book to reveal 'a nightmare of traumas, destructive relationships, and a tragic combination of neglect and abuse.'</p>

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China guilty of forced labour under 'horrendous conditions' on BRI project: US Report As per the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report by the US, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the state-owned companies are making their employees work in "horrendous conditions" on Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects.

China guilty of forced labour under 'horrendous conditions' on BRI project: US Report As per the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report by the US, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the state-owned companies are making their employees work in "horrendous conditions" on Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects. Trump reacts to BLM mural in front of Trump Tower by quoting wrong slogan 'The president is a disgrace to the values we cherish in New York City,' de Blasio spokesperson Julia Arredondo said. Liverpool win English Premier League title after 30-year wait Delicious fans poured into Anfield wearing face masks amid the coronavirus pandemic to celebrate their club's victory. Book trouble: Trump's niece ready to release tell-all book about Trump family Mary wrote the book to reveal 'a nightmare of traumas, destructive relationships, and a tragic combination of neglect and abuse.' Gravitas: Imran Khan calls Osama Bin Laden a martyr ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-send-troops-from-germany-to-poland-to-send-signal-to-russia-308394" hreflang="en">Trump to send troops from Germany to Poland to send signal to Russia</a></p>

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<p>While the tour is being critiqued as a failure and an unwanted push to Duda's political campaign, what blindsided the US and its allies was a comment by US President Donald Trump.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/all-three-men-involved-in-killing-of-black-jogger-ahmaud-arbery-charged-with-murder-308382" hreflang="en">All three men involved in killing of black jogger Ahmaud Arbery charged with murder</a></p>

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<p>All the three men, who were arrested for killing &nbsp;Ahmoud Arbery, a young black jogger, have been charged with murder by a grand jury on Wednesday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/colorado-state-to-look-into-elijah-mcclains-case-a-year-after-his-death-308386" hreflang="en">Colorado state to look into Elijah McClain's case a year after his death</a></p>

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<p>Colorado's governor Jared Polis announced on Wednesday that the state will be looking into Elijah McClain's case, almost a year after his death that involves police and paramedics.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/58-magnitude-earthquake-hits-california-308385" hreflang="en">5.8 magnitude earthquake hits California</a></p>

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<p>An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale hit California on &nbsp;Wednesday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/russell-crowes-unhinged-sets-for-worldwide-release-as-theatres-reopen-308395" hreflang="en">Russell Crowe's 'Unhinged' sets for worldwide release as theatres reopen</a></p>

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<p>Thriller movie 'Unhinged', starring Russell Crowe, will premiere in international theatres as they gear up to resume activity in July since the coronavirus-induced shutdown.</p>

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Trump to send troops from Germany to Poland to send signal to Russia While the tour is being critiqued as a failure and an unwanted push to Duda's political campaign, what blindsided the US and its allies was a comment by US President Donald Trump.

Trump to send troops from Germany to Poland to send signal to Russia While the tour is being critiqued as a failure and an unwanted push to Duda's political campaign, what blindsided the US and its allies was a comment by US President Donald Trump. All three men involved in killing of black jogger Ahmaud Arbery charged with murder All the three men, who were arrested for killing Ahmoud Arbery, a young black jogger, have been charged with murder by a grand jury on Wednesday. Colorado state to look into Elijah McClain's case a year after his death Colorado's governor Jared Polis announced on Wednesday that the state will be looking into Elijah McClain's case, almost a year after his death that involves police and paramedics. 5.8 magnitude earthquake hits California An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale hit California on Wednesday. Russell Crowe's 'Unhinged' sets for worldwide release as theatres reopen Thriller movie 'Unhinged', starring Russell Crowe, will premiere in international theatres as they gear up to resume activity in July since the coronavirus-induced shutdown. WATCH| Gravitas: When Russia openly sided with India ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-pandemic-has-brought-the-united-states-on-its-knees-cdc-director-308102" hreflang="en">'Coronavirus pandemic has brought the United States on its knees': CDC director</a></p>

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<p>Redfield made these statements as some US states are witnessing a spike in coronavirus cases and as per the health officials it is not because of increased testing.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/75-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-mexico-5-dead-308106" hreflang="en">7.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Mexico; 5 dead</a></p>

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<p>The country experienced aftershocks several hours after the quake, reports said, but there was no large scale damage reported.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latin-america-and-caribbean-pass-100000-coronavirus-deaths-report-308107" hreflang="en">Latin America and Caribbean pass 100,000 coronavirus deaths: Report</a></p>

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<p>The pandemic is accelerating across the region, which now has a total of 2.1 million cases, with Brazil, Mexico, Peru and Chile the most affected countries.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazils-central-bank-suspends-whatsapps-new-payments-system-308112" hreflang="en">Brazil's central bank suspends WhatsApp's new payments system</a></p>

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<p>WhatsApp has over 120 million users in Brazil, its second-largest market after India, where it has also struggled to roll out a payments system.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bubba-wallace-was-not-the-target-of-a-hate-crime-as-per-fbi-investigation-nascar-308100" hreflang="en">'Bubba Wallace was not the target of a hate crime as per FBI investigation': NASCAR</a></p>

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<p>NASCAR said Sunday night that a noose was found in the garage stall of black driver Bubba Wallace at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, and they have launched a probe of the "heinous" act.</p>

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'Coronavirus pandemic has brought the United States on its knees': CDC director Redfield made these statements as some US states are witnessing a spike in coronavirus cases and as per the health officials it is not because of increased testing.

'Coronavirus pandemic has brought the United States on its knees': CDC director Redfield made these statements as some US states are witnessing a spike in coronavirus cases and as per the health officials it is not because of increased testing. 7.5 magnitude earthquake jolts Mexico; 5 dead The country experienced aftershocks several hours after the quake, reports said, but there was no large scale damage reported. Latin America and Caribbean pass 100,000 coronavirus deaths: Report The pandemic is accelerating across the region, which now has a total of 2.1 million cases, with Brazil, Mexico, Peru and Chile the most affected countries. Brazil's central bank suspends WhatsApp's new payments system WhatsApp has over 120 million users in Brazil, its second-largest market after India, where it has also struggled to roll out a payments system. 'Bubba Wallace was not the target of a hate crime as per FBI investigation': NASCAR NASCAR said Sunday night that a noose was found in the garage stall of black driver Bubba Wallace at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama, and they have launched a probe of the "heinous" act. WATCH| Gravitas: India downgrades ties with Pakistan ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/president-donald-trump-signs-executive-order-to-suspend-h-1b-visas-307833" hreflang="en">President Donald Trump signs executive order to suspend H-1B visas</a></p>

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<p>US President Donald Trump on Monday&nbsp;signed an executive order that suspends&nbsp;work visas for all H-1B and H-4 till the end of the current calendar year.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/online-disruption-of-donald-trumps-rally-highlights-k-pops-political-hustle-307834" hreflang="en">Online disruption of Donald Trump's rally highlights K-pop's political hustle</a></p>

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<p>Legions of K-pop fans and TikTok users are taking credit for upending Donald Trump's weekend rally after block-reserving tickets with no intention to attend an event that was beset by an embarrassingly low turnout.<br />
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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-deplore-decision-made-by-china-trudeau-slams-beijing-after-canadians-charged-with-espionage-307836" hreflang="en">'We deplore decision made by China': Trudeau slams Beijing after Canadians charged with espionage</a></p>

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<p>Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday lashed out at&nbsp;China for detaining two Canadians for "political ends" after they were charged with suspected espionage.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/residents-clash-with-police-in-german-town-over-coronavirus-quarantine-307835" hreflang="en">Residents clash with police in German town over coronavirus quarantine</a></p>

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<p>German residents clashed with police in order to escape quarantine amid a spike in coronavirus cases.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nascar-community-comes-together-for-bubba-wallace-as-fbi-investigates-noose-307830">NASCAR community comes together for Bubba Wallace as FBI investigates noose</a></p>

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<p>On Monday, NASCAR authorities said that the FBI is investigating a noose found in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace on Talladega Superspeedway.&nbsp;</p>

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President Donald Trump signs executive order to suspend H-1B visas US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order that suspends work visas for all H-1B and H-4 till the end of the current calendar year.

President Donald Trump signs executive order to suspend H-1B visas US President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order that suspends work visas for all H-1B and H-4 till the end of the current calendar year. Online disruption of Donald Trump's rally highlights K-pop's political hustle Legions of K-pop fans and TikTok users are taking credit for upending Donald Trump's weekend rally after block-reserving tickets with no intention to attend an event that was beset by an embarrassingly low turnout. 'We deplore decision made by China': Trudeau slams Beijing after Canadians charged with espionage Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday lashed out at China for detaining two Canadians for "political ends" after they were charged with suspected espionage. Residents clash with police in German town over coronavirus quarantine German residents clashed with police in order to escape quarantine amid a spike in coronavirus cases. NASCAR community comes together for Bubba Wallace as FBI investigates noose On Monday, NASCAR authorities said that the FBI is investigating a noose found in the garage stall of Bubba Wallace on Talladega Superspeedway. WATCH| From pac-man masks to avatar robots | Top innovations that fight coronavirus ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bronze-statue-of-theodore-roosevelt-to-be-taken-down-by-american-museum-of-natural-history-307542" hreflang="en">Statue of Roosevelt to be taken down by American Museum of Natural History</a></p>

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<p>Roosevelt was the American President from 1901 to 1909, he helped the museum to form its collection.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/campaign-manager-brad-parscale-feels-presidents-wrath-after-sparse-crowd-shows-up-for-trumps-tulsa-rally-307544" hreflang="en">Campaign manager Brad Parscale feels president's wrath after sparse crowd shows up for Trump's Tulsa rally</a></p>

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<p>The Arena holds the capacity of 19,000, and according to Trump's campaign, 12,000 people attended the rally. But the actual figures were only 6,200, as per Tulsa fire department said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-suspends-poultry-products-from-us-firm-after-covid-19-outbreak-307549" hreflang="en">China suspends poultry products from US firm after COVID-19 outbreak</a></p>

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<p>Chinese authorities have suspended imports of poultry products from a plant in the United States after it was hit by coronavirus.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/independence-in-grave-danger-popular-hungarian-news-website-expresses-concern-307553">'Independence in grave danger': Popular Hungarian news website expresses concern</a></p>

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<p>The editor of Hungary's most popular news website warned on Sunday that a "proposed organisational overhaul" would put the site's independence in "grave danger".&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-reports-record-daily-increase-in-global-coronavirus-cases-307555" hreflang="en">WHO reports record daily increase in global coronavirus cases</a></p>

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<p>The World Health Organization reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases on Sunday, with the total rising by 183,020 in a 24-hour period, according to news agency Reuters.</p>

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Statue of Roosevelt to be taken down by American Museum of Natural History Roosevelt was the American President from 1901 to 1909, he helped the museum to form its collection.

Statue of Roosevelt to be taken down by American Museum of Natural History Roosevelt was the American President from 1901 to 1909, he helped the museum to form its collection. Campaign manager Brad Parscale feels president's wrath after sparse crowd shows up for Trump's Tulsa rally The Arena holds the capacity of 19,000, and according to Trump's campaign, 12,000 people attended the rally. But the actual figures were only 6,200, as per Tulsa fire department said. China suspends poultry products from US firm after COVID-19 outbreak Chinese authorities have suspended imports of poultry products from a plant in the United States after it was hit by coronavirus. 'Independence in grave danger': Popular Hungarian news website expresses concern The editor of Hungary's most popular news website warned on Sunday that a "proposed organisational overhaul" would put the site's independence in "grave danger". WHO reports record daily increase in global coronavirus cases The World Health Organization reported a record increase in global coronavirus cases on Sunday, with the total rising by 183,020 in a 24-hour period, according to news agency Reuters. WATCH| Italian glaciers tell the tale of climate change; lost 1/3rd of its volume ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/top-us-prosecutor-geoffrey-berman-fired-trump-denies-any-involvement-307361">Top US prosecutor Geoffrey Berman fired; Trump denies any involvement</a></p>

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<p>Geoffrey was a powerful prosecutor atop the Manhattan US Attorney's office and Trump clarified his stand after his attorney general sent Berman a letter saying the president had ordered to do so.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-three-dead-after-mass-stabbing-in-reading-police-investigate-possible-terrorism-link-307362" hreflang="en">UK: Three dead after mass stabbing in Reading, police investigate possible terrorism link</a></p>

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<p>An assailant went on a stabbing rampage in a park filled with people relaxing in the southern English city of Reading on Saturday, leaving three people dead and two critically injured, according to police.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/yoga-goes-beyond-race-colour-gender-and-faith-pm-modi-on-international-yoga-day-307366" hreflang="en">Yoga goes beyond race, colour, gender and faith: PM Modi on International Yoga Day</a></p>

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<p>On the occasion of International Yoga Day on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Yoga enhances our quest for a healthier planet and goes beyond race, colour, gender, faith and descent.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/they-have-come-to-blows-and-well-see-what-happens-trump-on-india-china-standoff-307365" hreflang="en">'They have come to blows and we'll see what happens': Trump on India, China standoff</a></p>

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<p>US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that America is in touch with both India and China to help both the countries out of the situation where both the countries have come to blows.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-bangladesh-skipper-mashrafe-mortaza-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-307364" hreflang="en">Former Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza tests positive for coronavirus</a></p>

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<p>Bangladesh cricket team's former skipper Mashrafe Mortaza has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The cricketer revealed this on social media on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

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Top US prosecutor Geoffrey Berman fired; Trump denies any involvement Geoffrey was a powerful prosecutor atop the Manhattan US Attorney's office and Trump clarified his stand after his attorney general sent Berman a letter saying the president had ordered to do so.

Top US prosecutor Geoffrey Berman fired; Trump denies any involvement Geoffrey was a powerful prosecutor atop the Manhattan US Attorney's office and Trump clarified his stand after his attorney general sent Berman a letter saying the president had ordered to do so. UK: Three dead after mass stabbing in Reading, police investigate possible terrorism link An assailant went on a stabbing rampage in a park filled with people relaxing in the southern English city of Reading on Saturday, leaving three people dead and two critically injured, according to police. Yoga goes beyond race, colour, gender and faith: PM Modi on International Yoga Day On the occasion of International Yoga Day on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Yoga enhances our quest for a healthier planet and goes beyond race, colour, gender, faith and descent. 'They have come to blows and we'll see what happens': Trump on India, China standoff US President Donald Trump on Saturday said that America is in touch with both India and China to help both the countries out of the situation where both the countries have come to blows. Former Bangladesh skipper Mashrafe Mortaza tests positive for coronavirus Bangladesh cricket team's former skipper Mashrafe Mortaza has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. The cricketer revealed this on social media on Saturday. WATCH| India rejects China's claim of sovereignty over Galwan Valley ×

Morning News Brief: International Yoga Day, Trump on firing Geoffrey Berman and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hard-hit-brazil-becomes-second-country-to-surpass-one-million-covid-19-cases-307207" hreflang="en">Hard-hit Brazil becomes second country to surpass one million COVID-19 cases</a></p>

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<p>Brazil has passed the bleak milestone to become the second country in the world to confirm more than one million cases of Covid-19, as the disease continues to spread. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hard-hit-brazil-becomes-second-country-to-surpass-one-million-covid-19-cases-307207">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-gearing-up-to-send-anti-south-leaflets-across-border-amid-heightened-tensions-307209">North Korea gearing up to send anti-South leaflets across border amid heightened tensions</a></p>

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<p>North Korea is gearing up to send propaganda leaflets over its southern border, denouncing North Korean defectors and South Korea, its state media said on Saturday, the latest retaliation for leaflets from the South as&nbsp;bilateral tensions rise. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-gearing-up-to-send-anti-south-leaflets-across-border-amid-heightened-tensions-307209">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oklahomas-supreme-court-gives-go-ahead-to-trumps-rally-to-proceed-as-planned-307200">Oklahoma's Supreme Court gives go ahead to Trump's rally</a></p>

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<p>Oklahoma's Supreme Court has ruled that US President Donald Trump's rally on Saturday in Tulsa, his first since March, can go ahead. <a href="Oklahoma's Supreme Court has ruled that US President Donald Trump's rally on Saturday in Tulsa, his first since March, can go ahead.">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-treatment-of-hong-kong-depends-on-how-beijing-treats-it-says-pompeo-307214">US treatment of Hong Kong depends on how Beijing treats it, says Pompeo</a></p>

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Hard-hit Brazil becomes second country to surpass one million COVID-19 cases Brazil has passed the bleak milestone to become the second country in the world to confirm more than one million cases of Covid-19, as the disease continues to spread.

Hard-hit Brazil becomes second country to surpass one million COVID-19 cases Brazil has passed the bleak milestone to become the second country in the world to confirm more than one million cases of Covid-19, as the disease continues to spread. Read more North Korea gearing up to send anti-South leaflets across border amid heightened tensions North Korea is gearing up to send propaganda leaflets over its southern border, denouncing North Korean defectors and South Korea, its state media said on Saturday, the latest retaliation for leaflets from the South as bilateral tensions rise. Read more Oklahoma's Supreme Court gives go ahead to Trump's rally Oklahoma's Supreme Court has ruled that US President Donald Trump's rally on Saturday in Tulsa, his first since March, can go ahead. Read more US treatment of Hong Kong depends on how Beijing treats it, says Pompeo US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Friday that the way his country regards Hong Kong depends on the way China treats it. Read more

Morning news brief: Brazil passes 1 million coronavirus cases, North Korea threatens South Korea, and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lies-by-a-traitor-mike-pompeo-lambastes-john-bolton-for-new-book-306959">'Lies' by a 'traitor': Mike Pompeo lambasts John Bolton for new book</a></p>

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<p>The Trump administration continued lambasting former National Security Advisor (NSA) John Bolton for his memoir as US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called&nbsp;him a "liar" and "traitor". <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/lies-by-a-traitor-mike-pompeo-lambastes-john-bolton-for-new-book-306959">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/facebook-takes-down-trump-ads-for-violating-its-policy-against-organized-hate-306951">Facebook takes down Trump ads for violating its policy against 'organised hate'</a></p>

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Facebook&nbsp;has removed a number of posts and ads run by Donald Trump’s re-election campaign that featured a symbol used by the Nazis for violating its “policy against organised hate”. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/facebook-takes-down-trump-ads-for-violating-its-policy-against-organized-hate-306951">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trudeau-backs-ndp-leader-jagmeet-singh-expelled-from-parliament-after-calling-bloc-mp-racist-306953">Trudeau backs NDP leader Jagmeet Singh expelled from parliament after calling bloc MP racist</a></p>

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday&nbsp;backed the leader of an opposition party who was ejected from the House of Commons for branding a member of another party a racist and refusing to apologise. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trudeau-backs-ndp-leader-jagmeet-singh-expelled-from-parliament-after-calling-bloc-mp-racist-306953">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/zack-snyder-unveils-first-teaser-for-justice-league-cut-306957">Zack Snyder unveils first teaser for 'Justice League' cut</a></p>

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<p>Zack Snyder has an update for all those waiting eagerly for the Snyder cut of ‘Justice League’.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/zack-snyder-unveils-first-teaser-for-justice-league-cut-306957">Read more</a></p>

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'Lies' by a 'traitor': Mike Pompeo lambasts John Bolton for new book The Trump administration continued lambasting former National Security Advisor (NSA) John Bolton for his memoir as US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called him a "liar" and "traitor".

'Lies' by a 'traitor': Mike Pompeo lambasts John Bolton for new book The Trump administration continued lambasting former National Security Advisor (NSA) John Bolton for his memoir as US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called him a "liar" and "traitor". Read more Facebook takes down Trump ads for violating its policy against 'organised hate' Facebook has removed a number of posts and ads run by Donald Trump’s re-election campaign that featured a symbol used by the Nazis for violating its “policy against organised hate”. Read more Trudeau backs NDP leader Jagmeet Singh expelled from parliament after calling bloc MP racist Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday backed the leader of an opposition party who was ejected from the House of Commons for branding a member of another party a racist and refusing to apologise. Read more Zack Snyder unveils first teaser for 'Justice League' cut Zack Snyder has an update for all those waiting eagerly for the Snyder cut of ‘Justice League’. Read more

Morning news brief: Pompeo lambasts Bolton, Facebook deletes Trump's ads and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-sought-jinpings-help-for-2020-re-election-says-ex-nsa-john-bolton-306644" hreflang="en">Trump sought Jinping's help for 2020 re-election, says Ex-NSA John Bolton</a></p>

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<p>US President Donald Trump tried to get China's Xi Jinping to help him secure re-election, ex-National Security Adviser John Bolton's claims in new book.</p>

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<p>Amid the escalating tensions between India and China on the border, the Trump administration has said that the US president is aware of it and Washington is monitoring the situation.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-halts-hydroxychloroquine-trial-for-covid-19-over-lack-of-proven-benefit-306664" hreflang="en">WHO halts hydroxychloroquine trial for COVID-19 over lack of 'proven benefit'</a></p>

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<p>The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that testing of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in its large multi-country trial of treatments for COVID-19 patients had been halted after new data and studies showed no benefit.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/that-70s-show-actor-masterson-charged-with-multiple-rapes-306650" hreflang="en">'That '70s Show' actor Masterson charged with multiple rapes</a></p>

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<p>US actor and Scientologist&nbsp;Danny&nbsp;Masterson&nbsp;has been charged with raping three women at his home in the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles prosecutors said Wednesday.</p>

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Trump sought Jinping's help for 2020 re-election, says Ex-NSA John Bolton US President Donald Trump tried to get China's Xi Jinping to help him secure re-election, ex-National Security Adviser John Bolton's claims in new book.

Trump sought Jinping's help for 2020 re-election, says Ex-NSA John Bolton US President Donald Trump tried to get China's Xi Jinping to help him secure re-election, ex-National Security Adviser John Bolton's claims in new book. Donald Trump aware of India-China face-off: White House Amid the escalating tensions between India and China on the border, the Trump administration has said that the US president is aware of it and Washington is monitoring the situation. WHO halts hydroxychloroquine trial for COVID-19 over lack of 'proven benefit' The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that testing of the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine in its large multi-country trial of treatments for COVID-19 patients had been halted after new data and studies showed no benefit. 'That '70s Show' actor Masterson charged with multiple rapes US actor and Scientologist Danny Masterson has been charged with raping three women at his home in the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles prosecutors said Wednesday. David Luiz takes blame after Manchester City defeats Arsenal David Luiz has taken the blame for Arsenal's 3-0 defeat to Manchester City, but insists he wants to extend his contract at the club. WATCH| Gravitas: Galwan provocation: Exposing China's 5 Lies ×

Morning News Brief: Bolton's claim on Trump's China link, WHO on hydroxychloroquine and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/both-sides-have-expressed-desire-to-de-escalate-we-support-a-peaceful-resolution-us-on-india-china-clash-along-lac-306378" hreflang="en">Both sides have expressed desire to de-escalate: US on India-China clash</a></p>

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<p>After the border clash between India and China, the US State Department said that both sides have "expressed desire to de-escalate and we support a peaceful resolution of the current situation."</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-pandemic-has-killed-more-americans-than-world-war-i-306380">Coronavirus pandemic has killed more Americans than World War I</a></p>

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<p>The coronavirus pandemic has killed more Americans than in World War I. The country reported 740 new deaths on Tuesday, as per tally by Johns Hopkins University.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-breakthrough-uk-to-begin-administering-dexamethasone-to-covid-19-patients-306389" hreflang="en">After breakthrough, UK to begin administering dexamethasone to COVID-19 patients</a></p>

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<p>For patients on ventilators, the treatment was shown to reduce mortality by about one third, and for patients requiring only oxygen, mortality was cut by about one fifth</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bejing-shuts-schools-again-after-coronavirus-flares-in-city-306388">Bejing shuts schools again after coronavirus flares in city</a></p>

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<p>The new cases have raised fears of a second wave of infections as China had largely brought its domestic outbreak under control.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bayern-munich-win-eighth-successive-bundesliga-title-celebrations-toned-down-due-to-covid-19-306392" hreflang="en">Bayern Munich win eighth successive Bundesliga title; celebrations toned down due to COVID-19</a></p>

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<p>Bayern Munich has won its eighth successive Bundesliga title after winning against Werder Bremen.&nbsp;The winning goal was scored by Robert Lewandowski.&nbsp;</p>


Both sides have expressed desire to de-escalate: US on India-China clash After the border clash between India and China, the US State Department said that both sides have "expressed desire to de-escalate and we support a peaceful resolution of the current situation.

Both sides have expressed desire to de-escalate: US on India-China clash After the border clash between India and China, the US State Department said that both sides have "expressed desire to de-escalate and we support a peaceful resolution of the current situation." Coronavirus pandemic has killed more Americans than World War I The coronavirus pandemic has killed more Americans than in World War I. The country reported 740 new deaths on Tuesday, as per tally by Johns Hopkins University. After breakthrough, UK to begin administering dexamethasone to COVID-19 patients For patients on ventilators, the treatment was shown to reduce mortality by about one third, and for patients requiring only oxygen, mortality was cut by about one fifth Bejing shuts schools again after coronavirus flares in city The new cases have raised fears of a second wave of infections as China had largely brought its domestic outbreak under control. Bayern Munich win eighth successive Bundesliga title; celebrations toned down due to COVID-19 Bayern Munich has won its eighth successive Bundesliga title after winning against Werder Bremen. The winning goal was scored by Robert Lewandowski.

Morning News Brief: US on India-China clash, New COVID-19 drug and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-beijing-reports-another-27-cases-amid-second-wave-fears-306162" hreflang="en">COVID-19: Beijing reports another 27 cases amid second wave fears</a></p>

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<p>Amid growing fears of a second wave of coronavirus, as China tested thousands of residents in capital Beijing, the city reported another 27 coronavirus cases which were reportedly domestically transmitted.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-withdraws-emergency-authorization-of-hydroxychloroquine-chloroquine-for-coronavirus-patients-306159" hreflang="en">US withdraws emergency authorization of hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine for coronavirus patients</a></p>

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<p>US Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has withdrawn emergency authorization of hydroxychloroquine(HCQ) and chloroquine (CQ) to treat coronavirus patients.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/icmr-rejects-claim-that-india-will-hit-covid-19-peak-in-mid-november-306158">ICMR rejects claim that India will hit COVID-19 peak in mid-November</a></p>

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<p>The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has rejected the study which said the country will hit the COVID-19 peak in mid-November calling it&nbsp;"misleading".&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-campaign-to-give-oklahoma-rally-goers-masks-fever-checks-306163" hreflang="en">Trump campaign to give Oklahoma rally-goers masks, fever checks</a></p>

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<p>People attending President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday will receive temperature checks, masks and hand sanitizer before entering the arena, a Reuters report stated Republican's campaign as saying.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bafta-2021-to-be-held-on-april-11-eligibility-period-extended-306164" hreflang="en">BAFTA 2021 to be held on April 11, eligibility period extended</a></p>

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<p>The British Academy Film and Television Awards now has a new date. After it was earlier pushed to February 14 because of the coronavirus pandemic, BAFTA has been pushed further so that it doesn't coincide with Oscars ceremony.</p>

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COVID-19: Beijing reports another 27 cases amid second wave fears Amid growing fears of a second wave of coronavirus, as China tested thousands of residents in capital Beijing, the city reported another 27 coronavirus cases which were reportedly domestically transmitted.

COVID-19: Beijing reports another 27 cases amid second wave fears Amid growing fears of a second wave of coronavirus, as China tested thousands of residents in capital Beijing, the city reported another 27 coronavirus cases which were reportedly domestically transmitted. US withdraws emergency authorization of hydroxychloroquine, chloroquine for coronavirus patients US Food and Drug Administration(FDA) has withdrawn emergency authorization of hydroxychloroquine(HCQ) and chloroquine (CQ) to treat coronavirus patients. ICMR rejects claim that India will hit COVID-19 peak in mid-November The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has rejected the study which said the country will hit the COVID-19 peak in mid-November calling it "misleading". Trump campaign to give Oklahoma rally-goers masks, fever checks People attending President Donald Trump's campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on Saturday will receive temperature checks, masks and hand sanitizer before entering the arena, a Reuters report stated Republican's campaign as saying. BAFTA 2021 to be held on April 11, eligibility period extended The British Academy Film and Television Awards now has a new date. After it was earlier pushed to February 14 because of the coronavirus pandemic, BAFTA has been pushed further so that it doesn't coincide with Oscars ceremony. WATCH| Gravitas: Xi Jinping's personal link with Harvard University ×

Morning News Brief: China's second COVID-19 wave, US withdraws hydroxychloroquine and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/macron-says-france-has-scored-its-first-victory-against-virus-as-country-lifts-curbs-305881" hreflang="en">Macron says France has scored its 'first victory' as country lifts curbs</a></p>

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<p>French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced the end of much of coronavirus lockdown measures and said that France had marked its first victory in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-china-reports-49-new-cases-as-threat-of-second-wave-intensifies-305889" hreflang="en">Coronavirus: China reports 49 new cases as threat of second wave intensifies</a></p>

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<p>China, from where the virus emerged last year, has largely overcome the outbreak, however, on Sunday the country reported its highest number of infections in months.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/british-pm-boris-johnson-defends-churchill-and-terms-removing-of-statues-distortion-of-our-history-305888" hreflang="en">British PM Boris Johnson defends Churchill and terms removing of statues 'distortion of our history'</a></p>

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<p>Boris Johnson also defended the former prime minister Winston Churchill and said it was &nbsp;"absurd and deplorable" that the monument was in danger.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-records-382-virus-deaths-in-24-hours-lowest-in-weeks-johns-hopkins-university-305883" hreflang="en">US records 382 virus deaths in 24 hours, lowest in weeks: Johns Hopkins University</a></p>

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<p>This was the lowest 24-hour toll in the US since it peaked in mid-April. It has been averaging 800 or so a day recently.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/barbra-streisand-makes-george-floyds-daughter-disney-stockholder-305890" hreflang="en">Barbra Streisand makes George Floyd’s daughter Disney stockholder</a></p>

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<p>Barbra Streisand gave a sweet surprise to George Floyd’s daughter Gianna as she gifted her Disney stocks as a gift.</p>

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Macron says France has scored its 'first victory' as country lifts curbs French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced the end of much of coronavirus lockdown measures and said that France had marked its first victory in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Macron says France has scored its 'first victory' as country lifts curbs French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced the end of much of coronavirus lockdown measures and said that France had marked its first victory in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Coronavirus: China reports 49 new cases as threat of second wave intensifies China, from where the virus emerged last year, has largely overcome the outbreak, however, on Sunday the country reported its highest number of infections in months. British PM Boris Johnson defends Churchill and terms removing of statues 'distortion of our history' Boris Johnson also defended the former prime minister Winston Churchill and said it was "absurd and deplorable" that the monument was in danger. US records 382 virus deaths in 24 hours, lowest in weeks: Johns Hopkins University This was the lowest 24-hour toll in the US since it peaked in mid-April. It has been averaging 800 or so a day recently. Barbra Streisand makes George Floyd’s daughter Disney stockholder Barbra Streisand gave a sweet surprise to George Floyd’s daughter Gianna as she gifted her Disney stocks as a gift. WATCH| Bullfighters protest across Spain to demand support after sector is hit by COVID-19 ×

Morning News Brief: Macron on 'first victory', China's second wave intensifies and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-reports-57-new-virus-cases-highest-daily-count-since-april-305692" hreflang="en">China reports 57 new virus cases, highest daily count since April</a></p>

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<p>The domestic outbreak in China was contained&nbsp;through strict lockdowns that were imposed early this year -- but a new outbreak has been linked to a meat and vegetable market in south Beijing.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-us-reports-734-deaths-in-past-24-hours-death-toll-stands-at-115347-305693">Coronavirus: US reports 734 deaths in past 24 hours; death toll at 115,347</a></p>

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<p>US continues to report around 20,000 cases every day bringing the tally to 2,071,782 at 8:30 pm Saturday (0030 GMT Sunday), a tracker maintained by the Baltimore-based university showed.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-favourite-to-win-us-election-says-iran-foreign-minister-zarif-305697" hreflang="en">Trump favourite to win US election, says Iran Foreign Minister Zarif</a></p>

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<p>Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that US President Donald Trump still has a good chance of being re-elected.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/new-nepal-map-goes-to-upper-house-today-as-india-dismisses-kathmandus-claims-305701" hreflang="en">New Nepal map goes to Upper House today as India dismisses Kathmandu's claims</a></p>

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<p>Highlighting the haste in the passage of the constitutional amendment, government sources said Nepal has no historical facts or evidence to back its claim.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/lionel-messi-caps-barcelona-win-over-real-mallorca-on-la-liga-return-305699" hreflang="en">Lionel Messi caps Barcelona win over Real Mallorca on La Liga return</a></p>

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<p>Jordi Alba latched onto a Messi pass to add a third but not before play was briefly stopped by a pitch invader, who was able to run on, despite the match being closed to fans.&nbsp;</p>


China reports 57 new virus cases, highest daily count since April The domestic outbreak in China was contained through strict lockdowns that were imposed early this year -- but a new outbreak has been linked to a meat and vegetable market in south Beijing.

China reports 57 new virus cases, highest daily count since April The domestic outbreak in China was contained through strict lockdowns that were imposed early this year -- but a new outbreak has been linked to a meat and vegetable market in south Beijing. Coronavirus: US reports 734 deaths in past 24 hours; death toll at 115,347 US continues to report around 20,000 cases every day bringing the tally to 2,071,782 at 8:30 pm Saturday (0030 GMT Sunday), a tracker maintained by the Baltimore-based university showed. Trump favourite to win US election, says Iran Foreign Minister Zarif Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Saturday that US President Donald Trump still has a good chance of being re-elected. New Nepal map goes to Upper House today as India dismisses Kathmandu's claims Highlighting the haste in the passage of the constitutional amendment, government sources said Nepal has no historical facts or evidence to back its claim. Lionel Messi caps Barcelona win over Real Mallorca on La Liga return Jordi Alba latched onto a Messi pass to add a third but not before play was briefly stopped by a pitch invader, who was able to run on, despite the match being closed to fans.

Morning News Brief: China reports 57 new cases, Nepal map goes to Upper House, and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/with-41828-fatalities-brazil-coronavirus-death-toll-now-worlds-second-highest-ministry-305496" hreflang="en">With 41,828 fatalities Brazil COVID-19 death toll now world's second-highest</a></p>

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Brazil on Friday reached the grim milestone of becoming the second-highest coronavirus death toll in the world with 41,828 fatalities, surpassing Britain, AFP report said quoting the health ministry data. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/with-41828-fatalities-brazil-coronavirus-death-toll-now-worlds-second-highest-ministry-305496">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-defends-holding-first-rally-in-months-on-juneteenth-in-tulsa-305494">Trump defends holding first rally in months on Juneteenth in Tulsa</a></p>

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<p>Amid protests against racial injustice, President Donald Trump is defending his decision to schedule his first campaign rally in months on a day commemorating the end of US&nbsp;slavery and in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a city where white mobs massacred African-Americans a century ago. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-defends-holding-first-rally-in-months-on-juneteenth-in-tulsa-305494">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-staffer-who-protested-inaction-on-trumps-inflammatory-posts-says-he-was-fired-305495">Facebook staffer who protested inaction on Trump's posts says he was fired</a></p>

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<p>A Facebook Inc employee who criticized Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg's non-intervention against inflammatory posts by US President Donald Trump this month said on Friday that the social media company had fired him, reported news agency Reuters. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-staffer-who-protested-inaction-on-trumps-inflammatory-posts-says-he-was-fired-305495">Read more</a></p>

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With 41,828 fatalities Brazil COVID-19 death toll now world's second-highest Brazil on Friday reached the grim milestone of becoming the second-highest coronavirus death toll in the world with 41,828 fatalities, surpassing Britain, AFP report said quoting the health ministry data.

With 41,828 fatalities Brazil COVID-19 death toll now world's second-highest Brazil on Friday reached the grim milestone of becoming the second-highest coronavirus death toll in the world with 41,828 fatalities, surpassing Britain, AFP report said quoting the health ministry data. Read more Trump defends holding first rally in months on Juneteenth in Tulsa Amid protests against racial injustice, President Donald Trump is defending his decision to schedule his first campaign rally in months on a day commemorating the end of US slavery and in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a city where white mobs massacred African-Americans a century ago. Read more Facebook staffer who protested inaction on Trump's posts says he was fired A Facebook Inc employee who criticized Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg's non-intervention against inflammatory posts by US President Donald Trump this month said on Friday that the social media company had fired him, reported news agency Reuters. Read more

Morning news brief: Brazil's death toll world's second highest, Trump defends his rally and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-to-open-nuclear-disarmament-talks-with-us-amid-china-cloud-304668">Russia to open nuclear disarmament talks with US amid China cloud</a></p>

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<p>Russia has confirmed that it will open talks with the US this month on extending a major nuclear disarmament treaty but warned that Washington’s&nbsp;insistence on including China&nbsp;could scuttle efforts.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-to-open-nuclear-disarmament-talks-with-us-amid-china-cloud-304668">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rest-in-power-george-floyd-buried-in-houston-amid-protests-304666">'Rest in power': George Floyd buried in Houston amid protests</a></p>

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African-American&nbsp;George&nbsp;Floyd was buried&nbsp;in Houston as politicians and celebrities joined in to pay tributes even as civil rights leader Al Sharpton said in anger that "we are fighting wickedness in high places". <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rest-in-power-george-floyd-buried-in-houston-amid-protests-304666">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/now-who-says-covid-19-spread-by-asymptomatic-carriers-major-unknown-304664" hreflang="en">Now, WHO says COVID-19 spread by asymptomatic carriers 'major unknown'</a></p>

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After the World Health Organization(WHO) said that&nbsp;coronavirus&nbsp;transmission from asymptomatic carriers was "very rare", it clarified saying it was "referring to very few studies, some two or three". <a href="wionews.com/world/now-who-says-covid-19-spread-by-asymptomatic-carriers-major-unknown-304664">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/britains-prince-philip-turns-99-in-lockdown-304672">Britain's Prince Philip turns 99 in lockdown</a></p>

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Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip marks his 99th birthday on Wednesday, with the royal couple still in lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/britains-prince-philip-turns-99-in-lockdown-304672">Read more</a></p>

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Russia to open nuclear disarmament talks with US amid China cloud Russia has confirmed that it will open talks with the US this month on extending a major nuclear disarmament treaty but warned that Washington’s insistence on including China could scuttle efforts.

Russia to open nuclear disarmament talks with US amid China cloud Russia has confirmed that it will open talks with the US this month on extending a major nuclear disarmament treaty but warned that Washington’s insistence on including China could scuttle efforts.Read more 'Rest in power': George Floyd buried in Houston amid protests African-American George Floyd was buried in Houston as politicians and celebrities joined in to pay tributes even as civil rights leader Al Sharpton said in anger that "we are fighting wickedness in high places". Read more Now, WHO says COVID-19 spread by asymptomatic carriers 'major unknown' After the World Health Organization(WHO) said that coronavirus transmission from asymptomatic carriers was "very rare", it clarified saying it was "referring to very few studies, some two or three". Read more Britain's Prince Philip turns 99 in lockdown Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip marks his 99th birthday on Wednesday, with the royal couple still in lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak. Read more

Morning news brief: US-Russia nuclear talks, George Floyd's burial, and more!

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-to-cut-communications-with-enemy-south-in-row-over-leafleting-304397">North Korea to cut communications with 'enemy' South in row over leafleting</a></p>

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North Korea says it will sever hotlines with&nbsp;South Korea&nbsp;as the first step toward shutting down all means of contact with Seoul, state news agency KCNA has reported. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-to-cut-communications-with-enemy-south-in-row-over-leafleting-304397">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/judge-sets-1-million-bail-for-minneapolis-cop-no-dismantling-of-police-says-trump-304389">Judge sets $1 million bail for Minneapolis cop; no dismantling of police, says Trump</a></p>

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<p>Derek Chauvin, the policeman charged with the murder of George&nbsp;Floyd,46, was set a $1 million bail by a Minneapolis judge. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/judge-sets-1-million-bail-for-minneapolis-cop-no-dismantling-of-police-says-trump-304389">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/south-korean-court-denies-arrest-warrant-request-for-samsung-heir-304387">South Korean court denies arrest warrant request for Samsung heir</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-around-the-world-brazil-sees-a-sharp-increase-in-infections-fears-of-resurgence-in-us-304415">Coronavirus around the world: Brazil sees a sharp increase in infections, fears of resurgence in US</a></p>

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<p>Coronavirus has infected over 7 million people globally, as per data from the Johns Hopkins University. Currently, 7,113,366 people have had the virus, while 406,413 people have lost their lives to the pandemic, which went global six months ago. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-around-the-world-brazil-sees-a-sharp-increase-in-infections-fears-of-resurgence-in-us-304415">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/prince-andrew-falsely-portraying-himself-as-willing-says-us-prosecutors-over-epstein-304409">Prince Andrew 'falsely portraying himself as willing' says US prosecutors over Epstein</a></p>

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<p>The Duke of York has "sought to falsely portray himself" as eager to co-operate with an inquiry into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the US prosecutor in charge of the investigation has said. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/prince-andrew-falsely-portraying-himself-as-willing-says-us-prosecutors-over-epstein-304409">Read more</a></p>

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North Korea to cut communications with 'enemy' South in row over leafleting North Korea says it will sever hotlines with South Korea as the first step toward shutting down all means of contact with Seoul, state news agency KCNA has reported.

North Korea to cut communications with 'enemy' South in row over leafleting North Korea says it will sever hotlines with South Korea as the first step toward shutting down all means of contact with Seoul, state news agency KCNA has reported. Read more Judge sets $1 million bail for Minneapolis cop; no dismantling of police, says Trump Derek Chauvin, the policeman charged with the murder of George Floyd,46, was set a $1 million bail by a Minneapolis judge. Read more South Korean court denies arrest warrant request for Samsung heir Coronavirus around the world: Brazil sees a sharp increase in infections, fears of resurgence in US Coronavirus has infected over 7 million people globally, as per data from the Johns Hopkins University. Currently, 7,113,366 people have had the virus, while 406,413 people have lost their lives to the pandemic, which went global six months ago. Read more Prince Andrew 'falsely portraying himself as willing' says US prosecutors over Epstein The Duke of York has "sought to falsely portray himself" as eager to co-operate with an inquiry into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the US prosecutor in charge of the investigation has said. Read more

Morning news brief: North Korea to severe ties with South Korea and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-new-york-times-pays-homage-by-filling-entire-front-page-with-names-of-coronavirus-victims-300669" hreflang="en">The New York Times pays homage by filling entire front page with names of coronavirus victims</a></p>

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<p>The newspaper will name 1,000 deaths, that is equal to 1 per cent of total casualties in the United States.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/the-new-york-times-pays-homage-by-filling-entire-front-page-with-names-of-coronavirus-victims-300669">READ MORE</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-records-1127-coronavirus-deaths-in-24-hours-johns-hopkins-300667" hreflang="en">US records 1,127 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins</a></p>

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<p>The global number of novel coronavirus cases has passed 5.25 million with more than 339,000 deaths, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP at 1900 GMT Saturday.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-records-1127-coronavirus-deaths-in-24-hours-johns-hopkins-300667">READ MORE</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-discusses-new-policies-for-increasing-nuclear-war-deterrence-report-300671" hreflang="en">North Korea discusses new policies for increasing 'nuclear war deterrence': Report</a></p>

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<p>Discussions at the Central Military Commission meeting also centred on "putting the strategic armed forces on a high alert operation" in line with the "building and development of the armed force <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-discusses-new-policies-for-increasing-nuclear-war-deterrence-report-300671">READ MORE</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oxfords-covid-19-vaccine-trial-has-50-chance-of-success-says-project-leader-300677" hreflang="en">Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine trial has 50% chance of success, says project leader</a></p>

<p>The University of Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine trial has only a 50% chance of success, said Adrian Hill, director of Oxford's Jenner Institute, which has teamed up with drugmaker AstraZeneca Plc to develop the vaccine. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oxfords-covid-19-vaccine-trial-has-50-chance-of-success-says-project-leader-300677">READ MORE</a></p>

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The New York Times pays homage by filling entire front page with names of coronavirus victims The newspaper will name 1,000 deaths, that is equal to 1 per cent of total casualties in the United States.

The New York Times pays homage by filling entire front page with names of coronavirus victims The newspaper will name 1,000 deaths, that is equal to 1 per cent of total casualties in the United States. READ MORE US records 1,127 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours: Johns Hopkins The global number of novel coronavirus cases has passed 5.25 million with more than 339,000 deaths, according to a tally from official sources compiled by AFP at 1900 GMT Saturday. READ MORE North Korea discusses new policies for increasing 'nuclear war deterrence': Report Discussions at the Central Military Commission meeting also centred on "putting the strategic armed forces on a high alert operation" in line with the "building and development of the armed force READ MORE Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine trial has 50% chance of success, says project leader The University of Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine trial has only a 50% chance of success, said Adrian Hill, director of Oxford's Jenner Institute, which has teamed up with drugmaker AstraZeneca Plc to develop the vaccine. READ MORE WATCH| Dominic Cummings broke lockdown rules; Defended by Boris Johnson ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-jumps-to-no-2-in-worldwide-coronavirus-cases-behind-the-us-300497" hreflang="en">Brazil jumps to No. 2 in worldwide coronavirus cases, behind the US</a></p>

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<p>Brazil overtook Russia Friday as the country with the second-highest number of coronavirus infections worldwide behind the United States, as the Americas emerged as a new epicenter of the pandemic. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazil-jumps-to-no-2-in-worldwide-coronavirus-cases-behind-the-us-300497">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-reports-no-new-coronavirus-cases-on-may-22-first-time-since-pandemic-began-300498" hreflang="en">China reports no new coronavirus cases on May 22, first time since pandemic began</a></p>

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<p>China recorded no new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the mainland for May 22, down from four the previous day, news agency Reuters report said quoting a statement from National Health Commission (NHC) on Saturday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-reports-no-new-coronavirus-cases-on-may-22-first-time-since-pandemic-began-300498">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-orders-governors-to-reopen-places-of-worship-immediately-300499" hreflang="en">Trump orders governors to reopen places of worship immediately</a></p>

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President Donald Trump on Friday demanded that US state governors allow places of worship to reopen immediately, as the country moves gradually towards a lifting of COVID-19 lockdown measures. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-orders-governors-to-reopen-places-of-worship-immediately-300499">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-announces-date-of-second-round-of-virus-delayed-elections-300500" hreflang="en">France announces date of second round of virus-delayed elections</a></p>

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France will be called on to vote on June 28 in a postponed second round of local elections, unless a new coronavirus flare-up makes it too risky, the government said Friday. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-announces-date-of-second-round-of-virus-delayed-elections-300500">Read more</a></p>

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Brazil jumps to No. 2 in worldwide coronavirus cases, behind the US Brazil overtook Russia Friday as the country with the second-highest number of coronavirus infections worldwide behind the United States, as the Americas emerged as a new epicenter of the pandemic.

Brazil jumps to No. 2 in worldwide coronavirus cases, behind the US Brazil overtook Russia Friday as the country with the second-highest number of coronavirus infections worldwide behind the United States, as the Americas emerged as a new epicenter of the pandemic. Read more China reports no new coronavirus cases on May 22, first time since pandemic began China recorded no new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the mainland for May 22, down from four the previous day, news agency Reuters report said quoting a statement from National Health Commission (NHC) on Saturday. Read more Trump orders governors to reopen places of worship immediately President Donald Trump on Friday demanded that US state governors allow places of worship to reopen immediately, as the country moves gradually towards a lifting of COVID-19 lockdown measures. Read more France announces date of second round of virus-delayed elections France will be called on to vote on June 28 in a postponed second round of local elections, unless a new coronavirus flare-up makes it too risky, the government said Friday. Read more

Morning news brief: Brazil jumps to number two, no new cases in China, and more

<p>World Health Organisation a 'puppet of China', Trump says as he mulls slashing US funding. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-health-organisation-a-puppet-of-china-trump-says-as-he-mulls-slashing-us-funding-299543">Read here</a></p>

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<p>President Donald Trump attacked the United Nations health body as a Chinese "puppet" on Monday and confirmed he is considering slashing or cancelling US support.</p>

<p>Covid-19 worldwide cases near 4.9 million; death toll at 318,465.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-worldwide-cases-near-49-million-death-toll-at-318465-299544">Read here</a></p>

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<p>The overall number of global coronavirus cases has increased to over 4.8 million, while the death toll has surpassed 318,000, according to Johns Hopkins University.</p>

<p>Maharashtra: 4 migrant workers killed, 15 injured as bus rams into truck.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/maharashtra-4-migrant-workers-killed-15-injured-as-bus-rams-into-truck-299554">Read here</a></p>

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<p>At least four migrant workers were killed while 15 other suffered injuries after a bus they were travelling in crashed into a truck in Yavatmal, Maharashtra early morning today.</p>

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<p><strong>Gravitas: India-Nepal border dispute escalates</strong></p>

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World Health Organisation a 'puppet of China', Trump says as he mulls slashing US funding. Read here President Donald Trump attacked the United Nations health body as a Chinese "puppet" on Monday and confirmed he is considering slashing or cancelling US support.

World Health Organisation a 'puppet of China', Trump says as he mulls slashing US funding. Read here President Donald Trump attacked the United Nations health body as a Chinese "puppet" on Monday and confirmed he is considering slashing or cancelling US support. Covid-19 worldwide cases near 4.9 million; death toll at 318,465. Read here The overall number of global coronavirus cases has increased to over 4.8 million, while the death toll has surpassed 318,000, according to Johns Hopkins University. Maharashtra: 4 migrant workers killed, 15 injured as bus rams into truck. Read here At least four migrant workers were killed while 15 other suffered injuries after a bus they were travelling in crashed into a truck in Yavatmal, Maharashtra early morning today. Gravitas: India-Nepal border dispute escalates × Gravitas: Shahid Afridi's 'hit-wicket' ×

Morning news brief: Trump calls WHO puppet of China, migrant workers die, and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-will-have-coronavirus-vaccine-by-end-of-year-says-trump-296461"><strong>US will have coronavirus vaccine by end of year, says Trump</strong></a></p>

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<p>President Donald Trump on Sunday said the United States will have a coronavirus vaccine by the end of this year. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-will-have-coronavirus-vaccine-by-end-of-year-says-trump-296461"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bolsonaro-tells-rally-brazil-lockdown-destroying-jobs-296462"><strong>Bolsonaro tells rally Brazil lockdown destroying jobs</strong></a></p>

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<p>Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro railed against the country's lockdown Sunday in a speech to thousands of anti-confinement demonstrators as the number of confirmed COVID-19 infections passed 100,000, with more than 7,000 deaths. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bolsonaro-tells-rally-brazil-lockdown-destroying-jobs-296462"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/islamic-state-exploits-virus-political-crisis-to-boost-iraq-attacks-296463"><strong>Islamic State exploits virus, political crisis to boost Iraq attacks</strong></a><br />
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<p>Islamic State group remnants in Iraq are exploiting a coronavirus lockdown, coalition troop withdrawals and simmering political disputes to ramp up deadly attacks, according to analysts and intelligence officials. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/islamic-state-exploits-virus-political-crisis-to-boost-iraq-attacks-296463"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a><br />
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US will have coronavirus vaccine by end of year, says Trump President Donald Trump on Sunday said the United States will have a coronavirus vaccine by the end of this year.

US will have coronavirus vaccine by end of year, says Trump President Donald Trump on Sunday said the United States will have a coronavirus vaccine by the end of this year. READ MORE Bolsonaro tells rally Brazil lockdown destroying jobs Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro railed against the country's lockdown Sunday in a speech to thousands of anti-confinement demonstrators as the number of confirmed COVID-19 infections passed 100,000, with more than 7,000 deaths. READ MORE Islamic State exploits virus, political crisis to boost Iraq attacks Islamic State group remnants in Iraq are exploiting a coronavirus lockdown, coalition troop withdrawals and simmering political disputes to ramp up deadly attacks, according to analysts and intelligence officials. READ MORE

Morning News Brief: US to have coronavirus vaccine, IS exploits lockdown and more!

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-claims-hes-seen-evidence-coronavirus-originated-in-chinese-lab-295950"><strong>Trump claims he's seen evidence coronavirus originated in Chinese lab</strong></a></p>

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United States President Donald Trump has contradicted a statement from his intelligence community by claiming he had seen evidence that proved the novel coronavirus originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-claims-hes-seen-evidence-coronavirus-originated-in-chinese-lab-295950"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/half-of-us-states-easing-coronavirus-restrictions-as-jobless-numbers-grow-295949"><strong>Half of US states easing coronavirus restrictions as jobless numbers grow</strong></a></p>

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The jobless toll amounts to more than 18.4% of the U.S. working-age population, a level not seen since the Great Depression of the 1930s. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/half-of-us-states-easing-coronavirus-restrictions-as-jobless-numbers-grow-295949"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-might-impose-tariff-on-china-for-coronavirus-damages-likens-who-to-beijings-pr-agency-295948"><strong>Trump might impose tariff on China for coronavirus damages, likens WHO to Beijing's PR agency</strong></a></p>

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To this end, Trump said debt cancellation is a "rough game" and may harm the sanctity of the US currency. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-might-impose-tariff-on-china-for-coronavirus-damages-likens-who-to-beijings-pr-agency-295948"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

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Trump claims he's seen evidence coronavirus originated in Chinese lab United States President Donald Trump has contradicted a statement from his intelligence community by claiming he had seen evidence that proved the novel coronavirus originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China.

Trump claims he's seen evidence coronavirus originated in Chinese lab United States President Donald Trump has contradicted a statement from his intelligence community by claiming he had seen evidence that proved the novel coronavirus originated in a laboratory in Wuhan, China. READ MORE Half of US states easing coronavirus restrictions as jobless numbers grow The jobless toll amounts to more than 18.4% of the U.S. working-age population, a level not seen since the Great Depression of the 1930s. READ MORE Trump might impose tariff on China for coronavirus damages, likens WHO to Beijing's PR agency To this end, Trump said debt cancellation is a "rough game" and may harm the sanctity of the US currency. READ MORE

Morning News Brief: Trump may impose tariff on China, unemployment grows in the US and more!

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-surge-to-32-million-death-toll-at-227368-295685"><strong>Global coronavirus cases surge to 3.2 million, death toll at 227,368</strong></a></p>

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<p>COVID-19 has now infected 3,190,743 &nbsp;people worldwide and 227,36 people have been killed due to this pandemic. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-coronavirus-cases-surge-to-32-million-death-toll-at-227368-295685"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-china-will-do-anything-they-can-to-see-him-lose-re-election-race-295682"><strong>Trump says China ‘will do anything they can’ to see him lose re-election race</strong></a><br />
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<p>Trump said he was looking at different options in terms of consequences for China for the virus. “I can do a lot,” he said. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-china-will-do-anything-they-can-to-see-him-lose-re-election-race-295682"><strong>READ MORE</strong></a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-opens-e-registration-for-its-nationals-stranded-in-uae-wanting-to-fly-home-295688"><strong>India opens e-registration for its nationals stranded in UAE wanting to fly home</strong></a><br />
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Global coronavirus cases surge to 3.2 million, death toll at 227,368 COVID-19 has now infected 3,190,743 people worldwide and 227,36 people have been killed due to this pandemic.

Global coronavirus cases surge to 3.2 million, death toll at 227,368 COVID-19 has now infected 3,190,743 people worldwide and 227,36 people have been killed due to this pandemic. READ MORE Trump says China ‘will do anything they can’ to see him lose re-election race Trump said he was looking at different options in terms of consequences for China for the virus. “I can do a lot,” he said. READ MORE India opens e-registration for its nationals stranded in UAE wanting to fly home The Indian mission in the UAE has opened e-registration for its nationals wanting to travel back home in the face of the coronavirus-induced lockdown. READ MORE

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