<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britains-parliament-declares-genocide-in-chinas-xinjiang-379382">Britain's parliament declares genocide in China's Xinjiang</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/indonesian-president-orders-all-out-effort-to-find-submarine-as-oxygen-runs-low-379368">Indonesian leader orders all-out effort to find submarine as oxygen runs low</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/joe-biden-to-unveil-historic-tax-increase-for-the-rich-379369">Joe Biden to unveil historic tax increase for the rich</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/canada-to-suspend-passenger-flights-from-india-pakistan-over-covid-19-fears-379365">Canada to suspend passenger flights from India, Pakistan over COVID-19 fears</a></p>

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Britain's parliament declares genocide in China's Xinjiang Indonesian leader orders all-out effort to find submarine as oxygen runs low Joe Biden to unveil hist

Britain's parliament declares genocide in China's Xinjiang Indonesian leader orders all-out effort to find submarine as oxygen runs low Joe Biden to unveil historic tax increase for the rich Canada to suspend passenger flights from India, Pakistan over COVID-19 fears

Morning news brief: UK parliament declares genocide in China's Xinjiang and more

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-wants-justice-not-hegemony-says-chinese-president-xi-jinping-378722">World wants justice, not hegemony, says Chinese President Xi Jinping</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cuba-gets-new-leader-miguel-diaz-canel-as-last-castro-retires-378717">Cuba gets new leader Miguel Diaz-Canel as last Castro retires</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-imran-khan-battles-fallout-in-france-blasphemy-row-378718">Pakistan PM Imran Khan battles fallout in France blasphemy row</a></p>

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US says Russia's plans to block Black Sea to impact access to Ukrainian ports World wants justice, not hegemony, says Chinese President Xi Jinping Cuba gets new

US says Russia's plans to block Black Sea to impact access to Ukrainian ports World wants justice, not hegemony, says Chinese President Xi Jinping Cuba gets new leader Miguel Diaz-Canel as last Castro retires Pakistan PM Imran Khan battles fallout in France blasphemy row

Morning news brief: US calls Russia block of Black Sea 'escalation', Cuba gets new leader and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/11-dead-98-injured-after-train-derails-in-egypt-378508">11 dead, 98 injured after train derails in Egypt</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shots-fired-at-two-national-guardsmen-after-protesters-police-clash-over-daunte-wright-killing-378506">Daunte Wright killing: Shots fired at two National Guardsmen</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-african-variant-may-break-through-pfizer-vaccine-protection-says-study-378504" hreflang="en">South African variant may 'break through' Pfizer vaccine protection: Study</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-population-to-enter-negative-growth-after-2025-report-378507" hreflang="en">China's population to enter negative growth after 2025: Report&nbsp;</a></p>

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11 dead, 98 injured after train derails in Egypt Daunte Wright killing: Shots fired at two National Guardsmen South African variant may 'break through' Pfizer v

11 dead, 98 injured after train derails in Egypt Daunte Wright killing: Shots fired at two National Guardsmen South African variant may 'break through' Pfizer vaccine protection: Study China's population to enter negative growth after 2025: Report

Morning news brief: 11 dead in Egypt train accident, shots fired at two National Guardsmen in Daunte Wright killing and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/japanese-prime-minister-yoshihide-suga-arrives-in-us-for-summit-with-joe-biden-377864">Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga arrives in US for summit with Joe Biden</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pfizer-ceo-says-third-dose-of-covid-19-vaccine-likely-needed-within-12-months-377860">Pfizer CEO says third dose of COVID vaccine 'likely' needed within 12 months</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/rare-blood-clot-risk-higher-from-coronavirus-than-vaccine-says-uk-study-377861" hreflang="en">Rare blood clot risk higher from coronavirus than vaccine says UK study</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hong-kong-tycoon-jimmy-lai-others-to-be-sentenced-for-illegal-assembly-377862">Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai, others to be sentenced for illegal assembly</a></p>

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Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga arrives in US for summit with Joe Biden Pfizer CEO says third dose of COVID vaccine 'likely' needed within 12 months Rare

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga arrives in US for summit with Joe Biden Pfizer CEO says third dose of COVID vaccine 'likely' needed within 12 months Rare blood clot risk higher from coronavirus than vaccine says UK study Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai, others to be sentenced for illegal assembly

Morning news brief: Suga arrives in US for summit, Pfizer CEO says third dose 'likely' needed and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-health-organization-team-visits-china-virus-lab-in-wuhan-360964" hreflang="en">World Health Organization team visits China virus lab in Wuhan</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amazon-ceo-jeff-bezos-to-step-down-360973">Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to step down</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-has-access-to-us-healthcare-including-genomic-data-us-counterintelligence-report-360971">China has access to US healthcare, including genomic data: US intelligence</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/shooter-kills-two-fbi-officers-in-florida-3-wounded-360966">Shooter kills two FBI officers in Florida; 3 wounded</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kremlin-critic-alexei-navalnys-lawyer-says-will-appeal-against-jail-sentence-360967">Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's lawyer says will appeal against jail sentence</a></p>

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World Health Organization team visits China virus lab in Wuhan Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to step down China has access to US healthcare, including genomic data: US 

World Health Organization team visits China virus lab in Wuhan Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to step down China has access to US healthcare, including genomic data: US intelligence Shooter kills two FBI officers in Florida; 3 wounded Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny's lawyer says will appeal against jail sentence

Morning news brief: WHO team visits Wuhan virology lab, Jeff Bezos to step down and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-joe-biden-demands-myanmar-military-cede-power-orders-sanctions-review-360746" hreflang="en">Biden demands Myanmar military cede power, orders sanctions review</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-and-kosovo-establish-diplomatic-relations-in-us-brokered-deal-360769">Israel and Kosovo establish diplomatic relations in US-brokered deal</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-team-says-it-is-having-productive-talks-in-china-about-covids-origins-360750">WHO team says it is having 'productive talks' in China about COVID's origins</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-launches-satellite-carrying-rocket-360748">Iran launches satellite-carrying rocket</a></p>

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Biden demands Myanmar military cede power, orders sanctions review Israel and Kosovo establish diplomatic relations in US-brokered deal WHO team says it is havi

Biden demands Myanmar military cede power, orders sanctions review Israel and Kosovo establish diplomatic relations in US-brokered deal WHO team says it is having 'productive talks' in China about COVID's origins Iran launches satellite-carrying rocket

Morning news brief: Biden demands Myanmar military cede power, Israel and Kosovo establish diplomatic relations and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/military-takes-control-in-myanmar-aung-san-suu-kyi-senior-leaders-detained-360484" hreflang="en">Military takes control in Myanmar; Aung San Suu Kyi, senior leaders detained</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-names-two-new-lawyers-to-lead-his-impeachment-defence-team-in-senate-trial-360485">Trump names new lawyers to lead his impeachment defence team in Senate trial</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/navalnys-foundation-calls-on-biden-to-sanction-putin-allies-360490">Navalny's foundation calls on Biden to sanction Putin allies</a></p>

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Military takes control in Myanmar; Aung San Suu Kyi, senior leaders detained Trump names new lawyers to lead his impeachment defence team in Senate trial Navaln

Military takes control in Myanmar; Aung San Suu Kyi, senior leaders detained Trump names new lawyers to lead his impeachment defence team in Senate trial Navalny's foundation calls on Biden to sanction Putin allies

Morning news brief: Military takes control in Myanmar, Trump appoints new lawyers for impeachment trial and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-signs-raft-of-orders-rolls-back-trump-policies-on-coronavirus-immigration-and-more-358220">Joe Biden signs raft of orders on coronavirus, immigration and more</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-president-biden-unveils-covid-19-plan-us-fatalities-exceed-world-war-ii-toll-358224">As Biden unveils COVID-19 plan, US fatalities exceed World War II toll</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-locks-account-of-chinas-us-embassy-over-xinjiang-related-tweet-358226" hreflang="en">Twitter locks account of China's US embassy over Xinjiang-related tweet</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cristiano-ronaldo-surpasses-josef-bican-and-becomes-greatest-ever-goal-scorer-358210">Cristiano Ronaldo surpasses Josef Bican and becomes greatest ever goal-scorer</a></p>

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Joe Biden signs raft of orders on coronavirus, immigration and more As Biden unveils COVID-19 plan, US fatalities exceed World War II toll Twitter locks account

Joe Biden signs raft of orders on coronavirus, immigration and more As Biden unveils COVID-19 plan, US fatalities exceed World War II toll Twitter locks account of China's US embassy over Xinjiang-related tweet Cristiano Ronaldo surpasses Josef Bican and becomes greatest ever goal-scorer

Morning news brief: Biden signs raft of orders, Ronaldo becomes greatest ever goal-scorer and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-grieves-americas-covid-19-victims-on-eve-of-inauguration-357834" hreflang="en">Joe Biden grieves America's COVID-19 victims on eve of inauguration</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/washington-prepares-for-bidens-inauguration-with-final-dress-rehearsals-357790" hreflang="en">Washington prepares for Biden's inauguration with final dress rehearsals</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-farewell-address-trump-touts-new-beginning-for-make-america-great-again-357839" hreflang="en">In farewell address, Trump touts new beginning for 'Make America Great Again'</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/goodwill-gesture-india-begins-export-of-coronavirus-vaccines-to-six-nations-357837" hreflang="en">'Goodwill gesture': India begins export of coronavirus vaccines to six nations</a></p>

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Joe Biden grieves America's COVID-19 victims on eve of inauguration Washington prepares for Biden's inauguration with final dress rehearsals In farewell address

Joe Biden grieves America's COVID-19 victims on eve of inauguration Washington prepares for Biden's inauguration with final dress rehearsals In farewell address, Trump touts new beginning for 'Make America Great Again' 'Goodwill gesture': India begins export of coronavirus vaccines to six nations

Morning news brief: Biden grieves America's COVID-19 victims on eve of inauguration and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-will-not-lift-travel-bans-says-bidens-team-after-trumps-order-357591" hreflang="en">US will not lift travel bans, says Biden's team after Trump's order</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/melania-trump-faces-criticism-for-breaking-tradition-on-giving-official-walkthrough-to-next-first-lady-357589" hreflang="en">Melania Trump faces criticism for breaking tradition on giving official walkthrough to next First Lady</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-reports-over-100-coronavirus-cases-for-seventh-consecutive-day-357618" hreflang="en">China reports over 100 coronavirus cases for seventh consecutive day</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/virus-cases-surge-in-spain-portugal-amid-vaccination-in-europe-357602" hreflang="en">Virus cases surge in Spain, Portugal amid vaccination in Europe</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/us-inaugurations-high-drama-and-sore-losers-357599" hreflang="en">US inaugurations: High drama and sore losers</a></p>

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US will not lift travel bans, says Biden's team after Trump's order Melania Trump faces criticism for breaking tradition on giving official walkthrough to next 

US will not lift travel bans, says Biden's team after Trump's order Melania Trump faces criticism for breaking tradition on giving official walkthrough to next First Lady China reports over 100 coronavirus cases for seventh consecutive day Virus cases surge in Spain, Portugal amid vaccination in Europe US inaugurations: High drama and sore losers

Morning news brief: US will not lift travel bans, China reports over 100 coronavirus cases and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/president-elect-joe-bidens-team-lays-out-inauguration-plans-as-trump-impeachment-looms-357387">US: Biden's team lays out inauguration plans as Trump impeachment looms</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-am-not-afraid-us-eu-urge-russia-to-release-putin-critic-navalny-357385" hreflang="en">'I am not afraid': US, EU urge Russia to release Putin critic Navalny</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-reports-109-new-covid-19-cases-as-infections-persist-in-northeast-357391">China reports 109 new COVID-19 cases as infections persist in northeast</a></p>

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US: Biden's team lays out inauguration plans as Trump impeachment looms 'I am not afraid': US, EU urge Russia to release Putin critic Navalny China reports 109 

US: Biden's team lays out inauguration plans as Trump impeachment looms 'I am not afraid': US, EU urge Russia to release Putin critic Navalny China reports 109 new COVID-19 cases as infections persist in northeast American carnage: Rise and fall of Trump in Washington

Morning news brief: Biden's team lays out inauguration plans, Navalny's detainment and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-un-unveils-new-submarine-launched-missiles-as-trump-exits-356784" hreflang="en">Kim Jong-un unveils new submarine-launched missiles as Trump exits</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ahead-of-bidens-inauguration-washington-on-lockdown-amid-security-threat-356786">Ahead of Biden's inauguration, Washington on lockdown amid security threat</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/earthquake-hits-indonesia-at-least-3-dead-several-injured-356782">Earthquake hits Indonesia; at least 3 dead, several injured</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canadas-trudeau-urges-unified-front-against-china-detentions-says-all-nations-vulnerable-356807">Canada's Trudeau urges unified front against China detentions</a></p>

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Kim Jong-un unveils new submarine-launched missiles as Trump exits Ahead of Biden's inauguration, Washington on lockdown amid security threat Earthquake hits In

Kim Jong-un unveils new submarine-launched missiles as Trump exits Ahead of Biden's inauguration, Washington on lockdown amid security threat Earthquake hits Indonesia; at least 3 dead, several injured Canada's Trudeau urges unified front against China detentions

Morning news brief: Kim Jong-un unveils missiles, Washington on lockdown 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>

<p><img alt="Tarrant" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="454ecb73-fa2f-4683-865d-fea1a8b52956" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Tarant.jpg" /></p>

<p>Tarrant, 29, had live-streamed the event while killing at least 51 people in two mosques in Christchurch.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/history-records-biden-opposed-operation-against-osama-bin-laden-says-us-vice-president-mike-pence-at-republican-national-convention-323319">History records Biden opposed operation against Osama Bin Laden, says US Vice President Mike Pence&nbsp;</a></p>

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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>

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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>

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Kremlin dismisses Navalny poisoning; US calls for 'full and transparent investigation' Russia's foreign ministry said there was 'suspicious haste' to determine Navalny was poisoned while stating that it was "deeply offensive" to the Russian doctors who treated the Opposition leader.

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

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

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

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

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

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-fda-authorises-blood-plasma-treatment-against-coronavirus-trump-hails-move-322624">US FDA authorises blood plasma treatment against coronavirus; Trump hails move</a></p>

<p><img alt="US coronavirus" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="4a3788f6-5189-4073-ac86-8878d735b249" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Tedros1.jpg" /></p>

<p>Trump said it was 'only made possible because of Operation Warp Speed', while adding, 'We are years ahead of approvals.'</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/8-dead-as-storm-laura-hits-haiti-storm-marco-set-to-hit-louisiana-322623">8 dead as Storm Laura hits Haiti; Storm Marco set to hit Louisiana</a></p>

<p><img alt="Tropical Storm Laura" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="6a0e418c-948f-4f50-b53c-7624f3fe6a5f" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/Storm1.jpg" /></p>

<p>Tropical Storm Laura brought in heavy rain and is predicted to hit the US coastal region on Wednesday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/attacker-wanted-to-burn-down-the-two-christchurch-mosques-court-told-322631">Attacker wanted to burn down the two Christchurch mosques, court told</a></p>

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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>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-why-is-turkey-militarising-east-mediterranean-322017">Gravitas: Why is Turkey militarising East Mediterranean?</a></p>

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Pandemic could cause extreme poverty to surge by 100 million: World Bank The situation makes it "imperative" that creditors reduce the amount of debt held by poor countries at risk, going beyond the commitment to suspend debt payments, says World Bank President.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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