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According to a survey of election officials in all 50 states and Washington, this is higher than the 57 million who voted early or by mail in 2016.

 
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The backlash against President Emmanuel Macron's comments on Islam intensified Sunday, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan again urging him to have "mental checks" and protests in Muslim-majority nations.

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The "historic" international treaty banning nuclear weapons has passed an important threshold and is all set to enter into force after 90 days. 
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US election 2020: Nine days before Election Day, US exceeds early vote total for all of 2016 According to a survey of election officials in all 50 states and Washington, this is higher than the 57 million who voted early or by mail in 2016.

US election 2020: Nine days before Election Day, US exceeds early vote total for all of 2016 According to a survey of election officials in all 50 states and Washington, this is higher than the 57 million who voted early or by mail in 2016. After Imran Khan, Recep Erdogan doubles down in backlash against Macron's Islam comments The backlash against President Emmanuel Macron's comments on Islam intensified Sunday, with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan again urging him to have "mental checks" and protests in Muslim-majority nations. 'Historic' treaty to prohibit nuclear weapons to enter into force The "historic" international treaty banning nuclear weapons has passed an important threshold and is all set to enter into force after 90 days.

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US stopped providing billion dollars in military aid to Pakistan as it harbours terrorists: Nikki Haley We were giving a billion dollars in military aid to Pakistan, who was turning around harbouring terrorists, which are trying to kill our American soldiers.

US stopped providing billion dollars in military aid to Pakistan as it harbours terrorists: Nikki Haley We were giving a billion dollars in military aid to Pakistan, who was turning around harbouring terrorists, which are trying to kill our American soldiers. We do not give that billion dollars," the former US envoy to the United Nations said.. Read More US president casts early ballot in Florida, says he voted for 'a guy named Trump' Trump, who is trailing Democrat Joe Biden in the polls, voted at a library serving as a polling center in West Palm Beach, Florida...Read more Pakistan is sending armed terrorists to Azerbaijan, Armenian PM tells WION Azerbaijan and ethnic Armenian forces have been clashing in several parts of Nagorno-Karabakh, since September 27 -- despite two major Russia-brokered ceasefires. At least 750 people have been killed since fighting began...Read more 18 killed, 57 injured in a suicide bombing at Afghanistan's education Centre ISIS claimed responsibility for the bombing, the group said in a statement on Telegram, without providing evidence...Read more Al Qaeda's key leader for Indian subcontinent Mohsen Almisri killed ×

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Donald Trump and Joe Biden both hit the campaign trail soon after the presidential debate. Donald Trump held rallies in Florida while Joe Biden gave a speech in Delaware.

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The United States of America (USA) is facing a continued COVID-19 public health challenge through the winter and half million Americans could die from COVID-19 by the end of February next year, according to a study by University of Washington.

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Pakistan will remain in FATF's 'grey' list till February 2021 as it has failed to fulfil six key obligations of the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog. 
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US Election 2020: Trump, Biden press on in the final leg of campaigning Donald Trump and Joe Biden both hit the campaign trail soon after the presidential debate.

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The quip from Trump appears likely to be discussed everywhere, including among Indian-American voters in the US.

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'You are getting a lot of money from Russia. You owe an explanation to the American people, you have to clean it up,' Trump told Biden during the live TV presidential debate&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kazakhs-despair-for-relatives-missing-in-xinjiang-337318">Kazakhs despair for relatives missing in Xinjiang</a>

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Rights groups at the time of Adilgazy Muqai's disappearance were sounding the alarm over a mushrooming network of facilities for the massive incarceration of mostly Muslim minority citizens in Xinjiang

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‘The Matrix 4’ is led by Keanu Reeves (Neo) who rose to fame with the franchise as the promised one while also featuring Carrie-Anne Moss.

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US elections: Look at Russia, China and India, it's filthy, says Trump on carbon emissions The quip from Trump appears likely to be discussed everywhere, including among Indian-American voters in the US.

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According to the prosecutor, the killer had offered students in school around $350 to $415 to identify the teacher.

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Obama, who governed for two terms and remains one of the most popular figures in the Democratic Party, blasted Trump for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic

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According to reports, Francis, when he was the archbishop of Buenos Aires, had opposed legislation to approve same-sex marriages but had supported legal protection for the rights of gay couples.

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FBI Director Christopher Wray who was present with Ratcliffe asserted that US election systems was&nbsp;"safe" and "resilient".

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'Will not give up cartoons': Teens charged over teacher's beheading in France According to the prosecutor, the killer had offered students in school around $350 to $415 to identify the teacher.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thai-government-shuts-news-site-linked-to-ex-pm-amid-protests-336771">Thai government shuts news site linked to ex-PM amid protests</a>

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At least two protest leaders were arrested on Tuesday as Prayuth Chan-ocha's cabinet agreed to an emergency session of parliament next week.

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The historic mission was 12 years in the making and rested on a critical 16 second period where the spacecraft performed a delicate autonomous maneuver to grab its payload.

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China is Brazil's top trading partner, and Huawei has emerged as the leading supplier of fast and cheap next-generation telecoms infrastructure.

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Thai government shuts news site linked to ex-PM amid protests At least two protest leaders were arrested on Tuesday as Prayuth Chan-ocha's cabinet agreed to an emergency session of parliament next week.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thai-pm-prayut-recalls-parliament-amid-nationwide-anti-government-protests-336539">Thai PM Prayut recalls Parliament amid nationwide anti-government protests</a>

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Protesters defied the government decree which prohibited gatherings of more than four people as they raised three-finger salute borrowed from the "Hunger Games" movies.

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According to reports, Belgium has one of the highest per capita rate of COVID-19 infection in the world registering 222,253 cases which has doubled in a week.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-elections-mikes-to-be-muted-in-next-us-presidential-debate-between-trump-and-biden-to-stop-interruptions-336543">US elections: Mikes to be muted in next US presidential debate to stop interruptions</a>

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Each candidate will be allotted two minutes to answer the moderator's questions and the other contender's mic will be shut off at that time.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-delist-sudan-from-state-terrorism-sponsors-list-after-payment-to-victims-336542">US to delist Sudan from state terrorism sponsors list after payment to victims</a>

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The move is being considered a landmark boost for the civilian-backed government as it turns the page on the nation's decades as an international pariah.

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Thai PM Prayut recalls Parliament amid nationwide anti-government protests Protesters defied the government decree which prohibited gatherings of more than four people as they raised three-finger salute borrowed from the "Hunger Games" movies.

Thai PM Prayut recalls Parliament amid nationwide anti-government protests Protesters defied the government decree which prohibited gatherings of more than four people as they raised three-finger salute borrowed from the "Hunger Games" movies. We are really close to a tsunami, says Belgium's health minister amid surge in coronavirus cases According to reports, Belgium has one of the highest per capita rate of COVID-19 infection in the world registering 222,253 cases which has doubled in a week. US elections: Mikes to be muted in next US presidential debate to stop interruptions Each candidate will be allotted two minutes to answer the moderator's questions and the other contender's mic will be shut off at that time. US to delist Sudan from state terrorism sponsors list after payment to victims The move is being considered a landmark boost for the civilian-backed government as it turns the page on the nation's decades as an international pariah. Watch: Gravitas: France Beheading - A clash between secularism and Islam

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/churches-burnt-as-chile-protest-anniversary-turns-violent-336293">Churches burnt as Chile protest anniversary turns violent</a>

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The demonstration comes just a week before the country votes in a referendum to replace the constitution.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/italy-announces-new-restrictions-amid-coronavirus-surge-in-europe-336284">Italy announces new restrictions amid coronavirus surge in Europe</a>

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The Italian government has limited the number of people at restaurants to six per table with bars ordered to close at 6pm.&nbsp;

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Israel's foreign ministry said that the two nations had agreed to establish peaceful diplomatic relations and cooperate in the fields of the civil aviation, economy, communications, finance and agriculture.

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Trump, scrambling to make up lost ground, is on a furious multi-state barnstorming tour, hopping on Sunday from Nevada to California and then back to Nevada for a day of rallies.

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Churches burnt as Chile protest anniversary turns violent The demonstration comes just a week before the country votes in a referendum to replace the constitution.

Churches burnt as Chile protest anniversary turns violent The demonstration comes just a week before the country votes in a referendum to replace the constitution. Italy announces new restrictions amid coronavirus surge in Europe The Italian government has limited the number of people at restaurants to six per table with bars ordered to close at 6pm. Israel, Bahrain formalise diplomatic ties Israel's foreign ministry said that the two nations had agreed to establish peaceful diplomatic relations and cooperate in the fields of the civil aviation, economy, communications, finance and agriculture. US election: Donald Trump claims his campaign is doing 'very, very well' Trump, scrambling to make up lost ground, is on a furious multi-state barnstorming tour, hopping on Sunday from Nevada to California and then back to Nevada for a day of rallies. Watch: Thousands gather in Paris to pay tribute to the teacher beheaded in France

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/black-americans-are-dying-from-covid-19-at-double-the-rate-of-white-americans-kamala-harris-336120">Black Americans are dying from Covid-19 at double the rate of white Americans: Kamala Harris</a> 
 
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Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to a new ceasefire on Saturday. However, within hours of it coming into effect, Armenia accused Azerbaijan of violating it.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-at-least-5-injured-in-blast-fire-at-virginia-shopping-mall-336121">US: At least 5 injured in blast, fire at Virginia shopping mall</a> 
 
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Black Americans are dying from Covid-19 at double the rate of white Americans: Kamala Harris Democratic vice-presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Monday said the black Americans are dying from COVID-19 at 2x the rate of white Americans.

Black Americans are dying from Covid-19 at double the rate of white Americans: Kamala Harris Democratic vice-presidential nominee Kamala Harris on Monday said the black Americans are dying from COVID-19 at 2x the rate of white Americans. Nagorno-Karabakh: Within hours of new ceasefire, Armenia accuses Azerbaijan of violation Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to a new ceasefire on Saturday. However, within hours of it coming into effect, Armenia accused Azerbaijan of violating it. US: At least 5 injured in blast, fire at Virginia shopping mall A blast and a large fire injured at least five in Virginia (USA) on Saturday morning (local time). The blast took place in a shopping center in Harrisonburg in Virginia.

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On the question of herd immunity as a strategy, Trump said: 'The cure cannot be worse than the problem itself. We did the right thing." ..<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/peaceful-transfer-i-absolutely-want-it-says-trump-at-town-hall-meeting-335600">Read More</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-protest-in-bangkok-defy-thai-governments-emergency-decree-335598">Thousands protest in Bangkok, defy Thai government's emergency decree</a>

The protesters have decided to return as student leader Jutatip Sirikhan called everyone at 5 pm on Friday...<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-protest-in-bangkok-defy-thai-governments-emergency-decree-335598">Read More</a>

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The Trump administration had appointed Robert Destro as the "special coordinator" on Tibetan issues amid tension between China and the US...<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-should-stop-using-tibet-to-interfere-in-our-internal-affairs-china-335596">Read More</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-service-restored-following-global-platform-outage-335610">Twitter service restored following global platform outage</a>

The outage marked a new setback for the company, which for the past two days has been fending off accusations of bias over its decision to block a news report critical of Democratic White House candidate Joe Biden..<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-service-restored-following-global-platform-outage-335610">Read More</a>

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Peaceful transfer, I absolutely want it, says Trump at town hall meeting On the question of herd immunity as a strategy, Trump said: 'The cure cannot be worse than the problem itself.

Peaceful transfer, I absolutely want it, says Trump at town hall meeting On the question of herd immunity as a strategy, Trump said: 'The cure cannot be worse than the problem itself. We did the right thing." ..Read More Thousands protest in Bangkok, defy Thai government's emergency decree The protesters have decided to return as student leader Jutatip Sirikhan called everyone at 5 pm on Friday...Read More US should stop using Tibet to interfere in our internal affairs: China The Trump administration had appointed Robert Destro as the "special coordinator" on Tibetan issues amid tension between China and the US...Read More Twitter service restored following global platform outage The outage marked a new setback for the company, which for the past two days has been fending off accusations of bias over its decision to block a news report critical of Democratic White House candidate Joe Biden..Read More Kamala Harris suspends travel plans: Harris shared flight with 2 people who later tested positive ×

Morning news brief: Trump talks of peaceful transfer, protesters defy Thai govt & more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-announces-curfew-in-major-cities-as-virus-cases-surge-335342">France announces curfew in major cities as virus cases surge</a>

The tough measures in France come as it continues to battle the virus with over 32,000 fatalties reported..<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/france-announces-curfew-in-major-cities-as-virus-cases-surge-335342">Read More</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thailand-issues-emergency-decree-amid-anti-government-protests-335338">Thailand issues emergency decree amid anti-government protests</a>

The emergency decree issued by the government took effect at 4 am (2100 GMT) as riot police moved in outside government house..<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thailand-issues-emergency-decree-amid-anti-government-protests-335338">Read More</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-son-barron-tests-positive-for-covid-19-335340">Trump's son Barron tests positive for COVID-19</a>

Melania Trump said her symptoms were 'minimal' while adding that she hoped to resume her duties 'as soon as I can.'..<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-son-barron-tests-positive-for-covid-19-335340">Read More</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-fumes-as-facebook-twitter-limit-reach-of-smoking-gun-article-on-biden-and-his-son-335344">Trump fumes as Facebook, Twitter limit reach of 'smoking gun' article on Biden and his son</a>

Spokesperson for Biden campaign defended Joe Biden and Hunter Biden by saying that there was "no wrongdoing" on part of Joe Biden..<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-fumes-as-facebook-twitter-limit-reach-of-smoking-gun-article-on-biden-and-his-son-335344">Read more</a>

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-why-unhrc-votes-should-be-transparent-335334">Gravitas: Why UNHRC votes should be transparent</a>

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France announces curfew in major cities as virus cases surge The tough measures in France come as it continues to battle the virus with over 32,000 fatalties reported.

France announces curfew in major cities as virus cases surge The tough measures in France come as it continues to battle the virus with over 32,000 fatalties reported..Read More Thailand issues emergency decree amid anti-government protests The emergency decree issued by the government took effect at 4 am (2100 GMT) as riot police moved in outside government house..Read More Trump's son Barron tests positive for COVID-19 Melania Trump said her symptoms were 'minimal' while adding that she hoped to resume her duties 'as soon as I can.'..Read More Trump fumes as Facebook, Twitter limit reach of 'smoking gun' article on Biden and his son Spokesperson for Biden campaign defended Joe Biden and Hunter Biden by saying that there was "no wrongdoing" on part of Joe Biden..Read more Gravitas: Why UNHRC votes should be transparent ×

Morning news brief: France announces curfew, Thailand issues emergency decree & more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/were-going-to-crush-the-virus-very-quickly-its-happening-already-says-trump-in-pennsylvania-rally-335096">We're going to crush the virus very quickly, it's happening already, says Trump in Pennsylvania rally</a>

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Donald Trump said Biden was "choking like a dog" during the televised debate.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-behind-cyberattack-on-norwegian-parliament-ministry-335097">Russia behind cyberattack on Norwegian parliament: Ministry</a>

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Norway had revealed on September 01 that they had sustained an attack on their parliamentary system in the last week of August during which email accounts of several members of the parliament and employees were hacked.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/armenia-azerbaijan-continue-fighting-amid-rising-death-toll-335094">Armenia, Azerbaijan continue fighting amid rising death toll</a>

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Azerbaijan and Armenian troops had accused each other of breaking the ceasefire as heavy shelling was reported in several areas in Nagorno-Karabakh despite the ceasefire.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unacceptable-proposition-says-russia-over-new-nuclear-agreement-with-us-335093">Unacceptable proposition, says Russia over new nuclear agreement with US</a>

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The US has tried to rope in China into the agreement as the Trump administration has demanded that Russia should stop its nuclear activities during the extension period.

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We're going to crush the virus very quickly, it's happening already, says Trump in Pennsylvania rally Donald Trump said Biden was "choking like a dog" during the televised debate.

We're going to crush the virus very quickly, it's happening already, says Trump in Pennsylvania rally Donald Trump said Biden was "choking like a dog" during the televised debate. Russia behind cyberattack on Norwegian parliament: Ministry Norway had revealed on September 01 that they had sustained an attack on their parliamentary system in the last week of August during which email accounts of several members of the parliament and employees were hacked. Armenia, Azerbaijan continue fighting amid rising death toll Azerbaijan and Armenian troops had accused each other of breaking the ceasefire as heavy shelling was reported in several areas in Nagorno-Karabakh despite the ceasefire. Unacceptable proposition, says Russia over new nuclear agreement with US The US has tried to rope in China into the agreement as the Trump administration has demanded that Russia should stop its nuclear activities during the extension period. Gravitas: Malaysia's political turmoil: Anwar Ibrahim meets King in a push to become Prime Minister ×

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-feel-so-powerful-trump-is-back-on-campaign-trail-after-testing-negative-for-coronavirus-334848">'I feel so powerful': Trump is back on campaign trail after testing negative for coronavirus</a>

US President Donald Trump, with the presidential election just three weeks away, returned to the campaign trail on Monday after being hospitalised for coronavirus, and set off on a blitz of key swing states | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/i-feel-so-powerful-trump-is-back-on-campaign-trail-after-testing-negative-for-coronavirus-334848">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kamala-harris-democrats-slam-trump-sc-nominee-timing-of-confirmation-hearing-334849">Kamala Harris, Democrats slam Trump SC nominee, timing of confirmation hearing</a>

Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris told Republicans it was "reckless" to hold Monday's Supreme Court confirmation hearing amid a pandemic, especially given the recent outbreak of Covid-19 affecting three US senators | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kamala-harris-democrats-slam-trump-sc-nominee-timing-of-confirmation-hearing-334849">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-moves-forward-on-three-arms-sales-to-taiwan-334859">White House moves forward on three arms sales to Taiwan</a>

The White House has decided to move forward with three sales of advanced weaponry to Taiwan, sending in recent days a notification of the deals to Congress for approval | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-moves-forward-on-three-arms-sales-to-taiwan-334859">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-shuns-us-lunar-programme-as-space-cooperation-under-threat-334851">Russia shuns US lunar programme, as space cooperation under threat</a>

Russia is unlikely to participate in the Moon-orbiting station planned by the United States, marking the probable end of the type of close cooperation seen for two decades on the International Space Station (ISS) | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-shuns-us-lunar-programme-as-space-cooperation-under-threat-334851">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/johnson-johnson-pauses-covid-vaccine-trial-as-participant-becomes-ill-334860">Johnson &amp; Johnson pauses Covid vaccine trial as participant becomes ill</a>

Johnson &amp; Johnson has temporarily halted its Covid-19 vaccine trial because one of its participants became sick | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/johnson-johnson-pauses-covid-vaccine-trial-as-participant-becomes-ill-334860">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-russia-and-pakistan-set-to-join-un-human-rights-council-334862">China, Russia and Pakistan set to join UN human rights council</a>

China, Russia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Cuba, Nepal and Uzbekistan are among the candidates vying for four seats on the UN human rights council on Tuesday | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-russia-and-pakistan-set-to-join-un-human-rights-council-334862">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-health-organization-chief-calls-herd-immunity-approach-unethical-334857">World Health Organization chief calls herd immunity approach 'unethical'</a>

The World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday called the herd immunity approach ''unethical'' | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-health-organization-chief-calls-herd-immunity-approach-unethical-334857">READ MORE</a>

'I feel so powerful': Trump is back on campaign trail after testing negative for coronavirus US President Donald Trump, with the presidential election just thre

'I feel so powerful': Trump is back on campaign trail after testing negative for coronavirus US President Donald Trump, with the presidential election just three weeks away, returned to the campaign trail on Monday after being hospitalised for coronavirus, and set off on a blitz of key swing states | READ MORE Kamala Harris, Democrats slam Trump SC nominee, timing of confirmation hearing Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris told Republicans it was "reckless" to hold Monday's Supreme Court confirmation hearing amid a pandemic, especially given the recent outbreak of Covid-19 affecting three US senators | READ MORE White House moves forward on three arms sales to Taiwan The White House has decided to move forward with three sales of advanced weaponry to Taiwan, sending in recent days a notification of the deals to Congress for approval | READ MORE Russia shuns US lunar programme, as space cooperation under threat Russia is unlikely to participate in the Moon-orbiting station planned by the United States, marking the probable end of the type of close cooperation seen for two decades on the International Space Station (ISS) | READ MORE Johnson & Johnson pauses Covid vaccine trial as participant becomes ill Johnson & Johnson has temporarily halted its Covid-19 vaccine trial because one of its participants became sick | READ MORE China, Russia and Pakistan set to join UN human rights council China, Russia, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Cuba, Nepal and Uzbekistan are among the candidates vying for four seats on the UN human rights council on Tuesday | READ MORE World Health Organization chief calls herd immunity approach 'unethical' The World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday called the herd immunity approach ''unethical'' | READ MORE

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fauci-says-trump-campaign-ad-twisted-his-words-on-coronavirus-334558">Fauci says Trump campaign ad twisted his words on coronavirus</a>

Top US government scientist Anthony Fauci has said an ad aired by Donald Trump's reelection campaign was edited to make him seem to endorse the president's handling of the coronavirus pandemic | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/fauci-says-trump-campaign-ad-twisted-his-words-on-coronavirus-334558">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-backed-militias-offer-truce-for-us-pullout-from-iraq-334571">Iran-backed militias offer truce for US pullout from Iraq</a>

Iraqi militias backed by Iran have agreed to temporarily halt attacks targetting the American presence in Iraq | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-backed-militias-offer-truce-for-us-pullout-from-iraq-334571">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-flags-trump-tweet-for-violating-its-rules-on-covid-19-information-334560">Twitter flags Trump tweet for violating its rules on COVID-19 information</a>

Twitter on Sunday flagged a tweet by US President Donald Trump in which he claimed he was immune to the coronavirus. The micro-blogging site said it violated the social media platform's rules about misleading information related to COVID-19 |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-flags-trump-tweet-for-violating-its-rules-on-covid-19-information-334560"> READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-hosts-mass-games-for-75th-anniversary-of-ruling-party-334573">North Korea hosts Mass Games for 75th anniversary of ruling party</a>

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over the 75th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party on Sunday where tens of thousands of dancers, gymnasts and others performered in a large-scale celebration | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-hosts-mass-games-for-75th-anniversary-of-ruling-party-334573">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nadal-defeats-djokovic-to-win-13th-french-open-equals-federers-20-grand-slam-wins-334536">Nadal defeats Djokovic to win 13th French Open, equals Federer's 20 Grand Slam wins</a>

Rafael Nadal on Sunday annihilated Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 to win his 13th French Open title while equaling Roger Federer’s all-time record of 20 Grand Slam titles | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nadal-defeats-djokovic-to-win-13th-french-open-equals-federers-20-grand-slam-wins-334536">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kim-kardashian-to-donate-1million-to-armenia-fund-amid-ongoing-conflict-334483">Kim Kardashian to donate $1million to Armenia fund amid ongoing conflict</a>

Amid the ongoing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, TV star Kim Kardashian pleged to donate $1 million to the Armenian relief fund | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kim-kardashian-to-donate-1million-to-armenia-fund-amid-ongoing-conflict-334483">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/coronavirus-can-survive-on-phones-banknotes-for-28-days-study-334576">Coronavirus can survive on phones, banknotes for 28 days: Study</a>

The novel coronavirus can survive on surfaces of items like banknotes and phones for 28 days in dark and cool conditions, a study by Australia's national science agency claimed |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/coronavirus-can-survive-on-phones-banknotes-for-28-days-study-334576"> READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/microsoft-to-expand-its-work-from-home-policy-make-it-permanent-for-some-staff-334578">Microsoft to expand its work from home policy, make it permanent for some staff</a>

Seattle-based technology giant Microsoft has decided to expand its work-from-home policy and make it permanent for some workers | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/microsoft-to-expand-its-work-from-home-policy-make-it-permanent-for-some-staff-334578">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tiktok-rival-triller-explores-deal-to-go-public-sources-say-334567">TikTok rival Triller explores deal to go public, sources say</a>

Triller Inc, a budding competitor to popular short-video app TikTok, is in discussions with blank-check acquisition companies about a merger which would take the U.S. social media company public, according to people familiar with the matter | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/tiktok-rival-triller-explores-deal-to-go-public-sources-say-334567">READ MORE</a>

Fauci says Trump campaign ad twisted his words on coronavirus Top US government scientist Anthony Fauci has said an ad aired by Donald Trump's reelection campaign was edited to make him seem to endorse the president's handling of the coronavirus pandemic | READ MORE Iran-backed militias offer truce for US pullout from Iraq Iraqi militias backed by Iran have agreed to temporarily halt attacks targetting the American presence in Iraq | READ MORE Twitter flags Trump tweet for violating its rules on COVID-19 information Twitter on Sunday flagged a tweet by US President Donald Trump in which he claimed he was immune to the coronavirus.

Fauci says Trump campaign ad twisted his words on coronavirus Top US government scientist Anthony Fauci has said an ad aired by Donald Trump's reelection campaign was edited to make him seem to endorse the president's handling of the coronavirus pandemic | READ MORE Iran-backed militias offer truce for US pullout from Iraq Iraqi militias backed by Iran have agreed to temporarily halt attacks targetting the American presence in Iraq | READ MORE Twitter flags Trump tweet for violating its rules on COVID-19 information Twitter on Sunday flagged a tweet by US President Donald Trump in which he claimed he was immune to the coronavirus. The micro-blogging site said it violated the social media platform's rules about misleading information related to COVID-19 | READ MORE North Korea hosts Mass Games for 75th anniversary of ruling party North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over the 75th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party on Sunday where tens of thousands of dancers, gymnasts and others performered in a large-scale celebration | READ MORE Nadal defeats Djokovic to win 13th French Open, equals Federer's 20 Grand Slam wins Rafael Nadal on Sunday annihilated Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 to win his 13th French Open title while equaling Roger Federer’s all-time record of 20 Grand Slam titles | READ MORE Kim Kardashian to donate $1million to Armenia fund amid ongoing conflict Amid the ongoing conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, TV star Kim Kardashian pleged to donate $1 million to the Armenian relief fund | READ MORE Coronavirus can survive on phones, banknotes for 28 days: Study The novel coronavirus can survive on surfaces of items like banknotes and phones for 28 days in dark and cool conditions, a study by Australia's national science agency claimed | READ MORE Microsoft to expand its work from home policy, make it permanent for some staff Seattle-based technology giant Microsoft has decided to expand its work-from-home policy and make it permanent for some workers | READ MORE TikTok rival Triller explores deal to go public, sources say Triller Inc, a budding competitor to popular short-video app TikTok, is in discussions with blank-check acquisition companies about a merger which would take the U.S. social media company public, according to people familiar with the matter | READ MORE

Morning news brief: Updates on US election 2020, coronavirus data and facts, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-enters-final-weeks-of-us-presidential-race-in-commanding-position-334380">Biden enters final weeks of US presidential race in commanding position</a>

Democratic challenger Joe Biden has placed himself at a commanding position as the US presidential race enters its final stretch. He is leading President Donald Trump in polling and fundraising while the latter struggles to defend must-win states |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-enters-final-weeks-of-us-presidential-race-in-commanding-position-334380"> READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-no-longer-a-transmission-risk-to-hold-two-rallies-next-week-334370">Trump 'no longer a transmission risk', to hold two rallies next week</a>

US President Donald Trump is no longer contagious, nine days after being stopped in his tracks by Covid-19, his physician said in a statement released late Saturday | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-no-longer-a-transmission-risk-to-hold-two-rallies-next-week-334370">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/armenia-and-azerbaijan-accuse-each-other-of-violating-nagorno-karabakh-ceasefire-334365">Armenia and Azerbaijan accuse each other of violating Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire</a>

Armenia and Azerbaijan accused each other of swiftly and seriously violating the terms of a ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh, within minutes of the truce taking effect -- raising questions about how meaningful it would turn out to be | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/armenia-and-azerbaijan-accuse-each-other-of-violating-nagorno-karabakh-ceasefire-334365">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/four-dead-one-missing-in-french-air-collision-334367">Four dead, one missing in French air collision</a>

Four people were killed and one was missing after a tourist plane and a microlight aircraft collided in western France on Saturday | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/four-dead-one-missing-in-french-air-collision-334367">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/colombian-ex-president-uribe-released-from-house-arrest-334369">Colombian ex-president Uribe released from house arrest</a>

A judge on Saturday lifted a house arrest order against former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe. He was under investigation for alleged witness tampering and fraud, and had been held under the order since August | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/colombian-ex-president-uribe-released-from-house-arrest-334369">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/5g-iphone-expected-to-star-at-apple-event-334373">5G iPhone expected to star at Apple event</a>

Apple is expected on Tuesday to unveil a keenly anticipated iPhone 12 line-up starring models tuned to super-fast new 5G telecom networks in an update considered vital to the company's fortunes | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/5g-iphone-expected-to-star-at-apple-event-334373">READ MORE</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mexico-asks-pope-to-apologise-for-atrocities-during-spanish-conquests-334378">Mexico asks Pope to apologise for atrocities during Spanish conquests</a>

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador wrote an open letter to Pope Francis on Saturday and called on the Roman Catholic Church to apologise for atrocities on indigenous people of Mexico during the Spanish conquest in 1500s | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mexico-asks-pope-to-apologise-for-atrocities-during-spanish-conquests-334378">READ MORE</a>

Biden enters final weeks of US presidential race in commanding position Democratic challenger Joe Biden has placed himself at a commanding position as the US presidential race enters its final stretch.

Biden enters final weeks of US presidential race in commanding position Democratic challenger Joe Biden has placed himself at a commanding position as the US presidential race enters its final stretch. He is leading President Donald Trump in polling and fundraising while the latter struggles to defend must-win states | READ MORE Trump 'no longer a transmission risk', to hold two rallies next week US President Donald Trump is no longer contagious, nine days after being stopped in his tracks by Covid-19, his physician said in a statement released late Saturday | READ MORE Armenia and Azerbaijan accuse each other of violating Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire Armenia and Azerbaijan accused each other of swiftly and seriously violating the terms of a ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh, within minutes of the truce taking effect -- raising questions about how meaningful it would turn out to be | READ MORE Four dead, one missing in French air collision Four people were killed and one was missing after a tourist plane and a microlight aircraft collided in western France on Saturday | READ MORE Colombian ex-president Uribe released from house arrest A judge on Saturday lifted a house arrest order against former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe. He was under investigation for alleged witness tampering and fraud, and had been held under the order since August | READ MORE 5G iPhone expected to star at Apple event Apple is expected on Tuesday to unveil a keenly anticipated iPhone 12 line-up starring models tuned to super-fast new 5G telecom networks in an update considered vital to the company's fortunes | READ MORE Mexico asks Pope to apologise for atrocities during Spanish conquests Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador wrote an open letter to Pope Francis on Saturday and called on the Roman Catholic Church to apologise for atrocities on indigenous people of Mexico during the Spanish conquest in 1500s | READ MORE

Morning news brief: Updates on US presidential race, Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire and more

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<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo">Senator Kamala Harris today criticised the Trump-Pence administration on environmental policy, accusing the administration of not “believing in science.”</div>

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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his administration wants all US forces to pull out of Afghanistan by Christmas, speeding up the process to end America's longest war.&nbsp;

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Donald Trump has faced flak from the Opposition over his handling of coronavirus pandemic. He has also faced criticism from the media for the 'lax' approach he had in early days of the pandemic in the US.

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The main officer charged in the killing of George Floyd, the African American man whose death sparked a mass protest movement, was released Wednesday on a million-dollar bail, court records showed.
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Trump, Pence ‘don’t believe in science’: Kamala Harris at US Vice Presidential debate Senator Kamala Harris today criticised the Trump-Pence administration on environmental policy, accusing the administration of not “believing in science.

Trump, Pence ‘don’t believe in science’: Kamala Harris at US Vice Presidential debate Senator Kamala Harris today criticised the Trump-Pence administration on environmental policy, accusing the administration of not “believing in science.” Donald Trump wants US forces to pull out from Afghanistan by Christmas US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his administration wants all US forces to pull out of Afghanistan by Christmas, speeding up the process to end America's longest war. US Vice-Presidential debate: Kamala Harris blasts Trump govt for 'greatest failure' over COVID-19 pandemic Donald Trump has faced flak from the Opposition over his handling of coronavirus pandemic. He has also faced criticism from the media for the 'lax' approach he had in early days of the pandemic in the US. Main officer accused in killing of George Floyd released on bail The main officer charged in the killing of George Floyd, the African American man whose death sparked a mass protest movement, was released Wednesday on a million-dollar bail, court records showed. Watch

Morning news brief: Vice-Presidential debate in US, Trump on Afghanistan, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/around-40-nations-rebuke-chinas-human-rights-policies-in-xinjiang-tibet-333035">Around 40 nations rebuke China's human rights policies in Xinjiang, Tibet</a> 
 
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A cross-regional group of 39 United Nations member countries issued a stinging public rebuke on Tuesday of the Chinese government’s widespread human rights violations especially in Xinjiang and Tibet, and expressed grave concern at the impact of its new national security law on human rights in Hong Kong.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-warns-nagorno-karabakh-risks-becoming-islamist-militant-stronghold-333038">Russia warns Nagorno-Karabakh risks becoming Islamist militant stronghold</a> 
 
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The Kremlin on Tuesday warned that Nagorno-Karabakh can become ''a launch pad for Islamist militants'' if the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict continues.Moscow expressed alarm after the deadliest fighting in more than 25 years between ethnic Armenian and Azeri forces entered a tenth day.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/exit-the-dragon-china-faces-heat-as-citizens-across-countries-increasingly-view-it-in-bad-light-333033">Exit the dragon: China faces heat as citizens across countries increasingly view it in bad light</a> 
 
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China is known for its strong-arm military tactics as well as surreptitious economic maneuvers. But the end goal remains perfectly aligned with its objectives of dominance.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-spreads-among-trumps-inner-circle-top-white-house-aide-stephen-miller-tests-positive-333021">Coronavirus spreads among Trump’s inner circle, top White House aide Stephen Miller tests positive</a> 
 
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The top White house aide and a senior policy adviser to US President Donald Trump, Stephen Miller, tested positive for Covid-19, taking the number of White House staffers infected by the deadly virus to at least 10. 
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Around 40 nations rebuke China's human rights policies in Xinjiang, Tibet A cross-regional group of 39 United Nations member countries issued a stinging public rebuke on Tuesday of the Chinese government’s widespread human rights violations especially in Xinjiang and Tibet, and expressed grave concern at the impact of its new national security law on human rights in Hong Kong.

Around 40 nations rebuke China's human rights policies in Xinjiang, Tibet A cross-regional group of 39 United Nations member countries issued a stinging public rebuke on Tuesday of the Chinese government’s widespread human rights violations especially in Xinjiang and Tibet, and expressed grave concern at the impact of its new national security law on human rights in Hong Kong. Russia warns Nagorno-Karabakh risks becoming Islamist militant stronghold The Kremlin on Tuesday warned that Nagorno-Karabakh can become ''a launch pad for Islamist militants'' if the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict continues.Moscow expressed alarm after the deadliest fighting in more than 25 years between ethnic Armenian and Azeri forces entered a tenth day. Exit the dragon: China faces heat as citizens across countries increasingly view it in bad light China is known for its strong-arm military tactics as well as surreptitious economic maneuvers. But the end goal remains perfectly aligned with its objectives of dominance. Coronavirus spreads among Trump’s inner circle, top White House aide Stephen Miller tests positive The top White house aide and a senior policy adviser to US President Donald Trump, Stephen Miller, tested positive for Covid-19, taking the number of White House staffers infected by the deadly virus to at least 10.

Morning news brief: Covid in White House, 40 nations slam China over Xinjiang and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-still-infectious-returns-to-white-house-removes-mask-despite-having-covid-332785">Trump, still infectious, returns to White House; removes mask despite having Covid</a> 
 
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/10/06/163279-trump-removes-mask.JPG?itok=aSQQqa8q" />US President Trump on Tuesday returned to the White House after being discharged from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-may-increase-child-mortality-in-developing-countries-by-45-per-cent-world-bank-332786">Coronavirus may increase child mortality in developing countries by 45 per cent: World Bank</a> 
 
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/computer-anti-virus-creator-john-mcafee-arrested-in-spain-on-us-tax-evasion-charges-332789">Computer anti-virus creator John McAfee arrested in Spain on US tax evasion charges</a> 
 
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John David McAfee, creator of the eponymous anti-virus software has been indicted on charges of tax evasion by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). He has been arrested in Spain and is awaiting extradition.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-intelligence-chief-of-saudi-slams-palestinian-leaderships-criticism-of-uae-israel-deal-332787">Former intelligence chief of Saudi slams Palestinian leadership's criticism of UAE-Israel deal</a>

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Former intelligence chief of Saudi Arabia Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz has slammed the Palestinian leadership for criticising the decision of some Gulf states to normalise ties with Israel. 
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Trump, still infectious, returns to White House; removes mask despite having Covid US President Trump on Tuesday returned to the White House after being discharged from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland.

Trump, still infectious, returns to White House; removes mask despite having Covid US President Trump on Tuesday returned to the White House after being discharged from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland. Coronavirus may increase child mortality in developing countries by 45 per cent: World Bank The novel coronavirus pandemic will likely drive up child mortality rates in developing countries by slightly less than half of the current rate, World Bank president David Malpass said on Monday. Computer anti-virus creator John McAfee arrested in Spain on US tax evasion charges John David McAfee, creator of the eponymous anti-virus software has been indicted on charges of tax evasion by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). He has been arrested in Spain and is awaiting extradition. Former intelligence chief of Saudi slams Palestinian leadership's criticism of UAE-Israel deal Former intelligence chief of Saudi Arabia Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz has slammed the Palestinian leadership for criticising the decision of some Gulf states to normalise ties with Israel.

Morning news brief: Trump returns to White House, child mortality and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-learned-a-lot-about-covid-19-by-going-to-real-school-faces-criticism-for-joyride-332525">Trump ‘learned a lot’ about Covid-19 by going to ‘real school’; faces criticism for ‘joyride’</a> 
 
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The trip drew criticism from US intelligence officers and medical proffessionals, who said it put others in the car at risk, exposing them to a coronavirus patient in an enclosed space.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nagorno-karabakh-azerbaijans-leader-demands-armenian-withdrawal-and-apology-332551">Nagorno-Karabakh: Azerbaijan's leader demands Armenian withdrawal and apology</a> 
 
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Azerbaijan has demanded Armenia's withdrawal and apology for intensifying the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and bombing its second city of Ganja.Each side accused the other of targeting civilian areas, as the conflict widened a week after heavy fighting broke out in the decades-old dispute over the ethnic-Armenian region.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/25-crore-indians-to-get-coronavirus-vaccine-by-july-2021-government-332535">25 crore Indians to get coronavirus vaccine by July, 2021: Government</a> 
 
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The Government of India hopes to receive up to 50 crore doses of coronavirus vaccine by July 2021 to inoculate about 25 crore people, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said on Sunday, as infections in the world’s second-worst affected country continue to surge. 
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Trump ‘learned a lot’ about Covid-19 by going to ‘real school’; faces criticism for ‘joyride’ The trip drew criticism from US intelligence officers and medical proffessionals, who said it put others in the car at risk, exposing them to a coronavirus patient in an enclosed space.

Trump ‘learned a lot’ about Covid-19 by going to ‘real school’; faces criticism for ‘joyride’ The trip drew criticism from US intelligence officers and medical proffessionals, who said it put others in the car at risk, exposing them to a coronavirus patient in an enclosed space. Nagorno-Karabakh: Azerbaijan's leader demands Armenian withdrawal and apology Azerbaijan has demanded Armenia's withdrawal and apology for intensifying the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and bombing its second city of Ganja.Each side accused the other of targeting civilian areas, as the conflict widened a week after heavy fighting broke out in the decades-old dispute over the ethnic-Armenian region. 25 crore Indians to get coronavirus vaccine by July, 2021: Government The Government of India hopes to receive up to 50 crore doses of coronavirus vaccine by July 2021 to inoculate about 25 crore people, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said on Sunday, as infections in the world’s second-worst affected country continue to surge.

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The police department reported that the incident was reported around 7:55 pm on Saturday night and the officials cleared the area by 9:30 pm.

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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cautioned on October 2 that the world is living “in the shadow of nuclear catastrophe" with tensions among nuclear powers.

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Conley has assured that Trump has been fever-free and is not on any oxygen supplement as his saturation levels stayed between 96 and 98 per cent all day.

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Israelis are continuing anti-lockdown protests and are opposing the way the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has handled the pandemic.

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Suspicious backpack reported near Trump's hospital The police department reported that the incident was reported around 7:55 pm on Saturday night and the officials cleared the area by 9:30 pm.

Suspicious backpack reported near Trump's hospital The police department reported that the incident was reported around 7:55 pm on Saturday night and the officials cleared the area by 9:30 pm. World living in 'shadow of nuclear catastrophe', says UN chief; calls for disarmament UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cautioned on October 2 that the world is living “in the shadow of nuclear catastrophe" with tensions among nuclear powers. Trump 'not yet out of woods'; completes second dose of Remdesivir: Doctor Conley has assured that Trump has been fever-free and is not on any oxygen supplement as his saturation levels stayed between 96 and 98 per cent all day. Israel continues protesting against Netanyahu's coronavirus restrictions Israelis are continuing anti-lockdown protests and are opposing the way the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has handled the pandemic. The West Asia Post: Two years on, Khashoggi murder unresolved ×

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Trump will be staying at the hospital for the "next few days" and will undergo treatment for COVID-19, the White House reported.

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Earlier in October 2019, Canada had announced a freeze on issuing of export permits of military shipments to Turkey.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mexico-deploys-military-to-block-migrant-caravan-blames-us-election-332138">Mexico deploys military to block migrant caravan; blames US election</a>

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'It seems very strange to us. It's very strange that this caravan leaves on the eve of the election in the United States,' the Mexican President said.

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Reports say masks will still not be mandatory at the White House, describing them as "a personal choice". And this is despite overwhelming evidence that they help to stop the spread.

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US President Donald Trump's testing positive for the coronavirus has cast a spotlight on Vice-President Mike Pence.

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Trump airlifted to military hospital for COVID treatment; releases video message Trump will be staying at the hospital for the "next few days" and will undergo treatment for COVID-19, the White House reported.

Trump airlifted to military hospital for COVID treatment; releases video message Trump will be staying at the hospital for the "next few days" and will undergo treatment for COVID-19, the White House reported. Canada to investigate use of its tech in Armenia-Azerbaijan clash Earlier in October 2019, Canada had announced a freeze on issuing of export permits of military shipments to Turkey. Mexico deploys military to block migrant caravan; blames US election 'It seems very strange to us. It's very strange that this caravan leaves on the eve of the election in the United States,' the Mexican President said. WH coronavirus protocol not likely to change despite Trump testing positive Reports say masks will still not be mandatory at the White House, describing them as "a personal choice". And this is despite overwhelming evidence that they help to stop the spread. No quarantine for US Vice-President Pence, next in line to Trump US President Donald Trump's testing positive for the coronavirus has cast a spotlight on Vice-President Mike Pence. ×

Morning news brief: Armenia-Azerbaijan clash, no quarantine for Pence and more

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Hicks was also seen aboard the Marine One along with Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, Dan Scavino and Nicholas Luna.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/armenia-azerbaijan-clashes-rage-as-macron-denounces-jihadist-deployment-331858">Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes rage as Macron denounces 'jihadist' deployment</a>

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The West and Moscow renewed calls to halt several days of fighting over the disputed Nagorny Karabakh region that has left more than 130 dead and threatened to draw in regional powers Turkey and Russia.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-judge-blocks-trumps-h-1b-visa-ban-331848">US judge blocks Trump's H-1B visa ban</a>

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The ruling places an immediate hold on a series of visa restrictions that prevent manufacturers from filling crucial, hard-to-fill jobs to support economic recovery, growth and innovation when most needed.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-imposes-sanctions-on-belarus-lukashenko-not-on-the-list-331862">EU imposes sanctions on Belarus; Lukashenko not on the list</a>

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The EU came to a decision on Friday after Cyprus dropped its opposition over demands that the bloc also punish Turkey for tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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Donald Trump undergoes COVID test after close aide Hope Hicks tests positive for COVID-19 Hicks was also seen aboard the Marine One along with Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, Dan Scavino and Nicholas Luna.

Donald Trump undergoes COVID test after close aide Hope Hicks tests positive for COVID-19 Hicks was also seen aboard the Marine One along with Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, Dan Scavino and Nicholas Luna. Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes rage as Macron denounces 'jihadist' deployment The West and Moscow renewed calls to halt several days of fighting over the disputed Nagorny Karabakh region that has left more than 130 dead and threatened to draw in regional powers Turkey and Russia. US judge blocks Trump's H-1B visa ban The ruling places an immediate hold on a series of visa restrictions that prevent manufacturers from filling crucial, hard-to-fill jobs to support economic recovery, growth and innovation when most needed. EU imposes sanctions on Belarus; Lukashenko not on the list The EU came to a decision on Friday after Cyprus dropped its opposition over demands that the bloc also punish Turkey for tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean. WION Exclusive: Former CIA Director Leon Panetta, the man who got Osama Bin Laden ×

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On Wednesday, during the first national presidential debate, the US President &nbsp;Donald Trump not only missed an opportunity to condemn the white supremacist groups, but rather told them to "stand by".

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“Yes, he asked. But the pope had already said clearly that political figures are not received in election periods. That is the reason,” Vatican diplomat Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said, according to Reuters Wednesday.

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The actual number of deaths due to COVID-19 is "certainly higher" than 1 million, Director-General of World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday said. 
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Trump backtracks on Proud Boys; Biden calls debate 'national embarrassment' On Wednesday, during the first national presidential debate, the US President Donald Trump not only missed an opportunity to condemn the white supremacist groups, but rather told them to "stand by".

Trump backtracks on Proud Boys; Biden calls debate 'national embarrassment' On Wednesday, during the first national presidential debate, the US President Donald Trump not only missed an opportunity to condemn the white supremacist groups, but rather told them to "stand by". Vatican accuses Pompeo of playing politics, Pope Francies refuses to meet him “Yes, he asked. But the pope had already said clearly that political figures are not received in election periods. That is the reason,” Vatican diplomat Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said, according to Reuters Wednesday. Real coronavirus death toll 'certainly higher' than official 1 million count: WHO The actual number of deaths due to COVID-19 is "certainly higher" than 1 million, Director-General of World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Wednesday said.

Morning news brief: Trump backtracks on Proud Boys, Covid toll and more

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Democratic Presidential candidate and former US Vice President Joe Biden and the US President Donald Trump took part in&nbsp;the first presidential debate for the US elections.&nbsp;

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He has been caught on tape admitting that he is launching an attack to take revenge for the caricatures of Prophet Mohammed by the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo.

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Nasrallah during the televised speech invited the media on a Hezbollah-guided tour of the site that Netanyahu earlier, in a video address to the United Nations, accused him of storing weapons in&nbsp;Lebanon.

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SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Resilience capsule will carry NASA astronauts Michael Hopkins, Victor Glover, Shannon Walker to the space station October 31.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-china-border-tensions-india-responds-to-chinas-provocation-331327">India-China border tensions: India responds to China's provocation</a>

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From 'How you doing' to 'Will you shut up’: US Presidential debate — as it happened Democratic Presidential candidate and former US Vice President Joe Biden and the US President Donald Trump took part in the first presidential debate for the US elections.

From 'How you doing' to 'Will you shut up’: US Presidential debate — as it happened Democratic Presidential candidate and former US Vice President Joe Biden and the US President Donald Trump took part in the first presidential debate for the US elections. Paris attacker charged with 'attempted terrorist killings' He has been caught on tape admitting that he is launching an attack to take revenge for the caricatures of Prophet Mohammed by the satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo. Hezbollah chief hits back at Netanyahu, Macron for statements on Lebanon Nasrallah during the televised speech invited the media on a Hezbollah-guided tour of the site that Netanyahu earlier, in a video address to the United Nations, accused him of storing weapons in Lebanon. US election 2020: NASA astronauts on SpaceX's Crew Dragon will vote from space SpaceX’s Crew Dragon Resilience capsule will carry NASA astronauts Michael Hopkins, Victor Glover, Shannon Walker to the space station October 31. India-China border tensions: India responds to China's provocation ×

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-campaign-targeted-black-americans-with-ads-to-deter-them-from-voting-in-2016-report-331072">Trump campaign tried to stop Black voters from voting in 2016: Report</a> 
 
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Britain's Channel 4 News alleges that 3.5 million Black American voters were targeted with several TV and social media advertisements by Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign to deter them from going to the polls.

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US President Trump on Monday informed that the American government will distribute 150 million rapid, point-of-care coronavirus tests to states over the next few weeks.

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The super-enzyme that eats plastic could be “a significant leap forward” in finding solutions to tackle the pollution crisis, scientists hope. 
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Trump campaign tried to stop Black voters from voting in 2016: Report Britain's Channel 4 News alleges that 3.5 million Black American voters were targeted with several TV and social media advertisements by Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign to deter them from going to the polls.

Trump campaign tried to stop Black voters from voting in 2016: Report Britain's Channel 4 News alleges that 3.5 million Black American voters were targeted with several TV and social media advertisements by Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign to deter them from going to the polls. Trump announces plan to distribute 150 million rapid coronavirus test kits US President Trump on Monday informed that the American government will distribute 150 million rapid, point-of-care coronavirus tests to states over the next few weeks. Enzyme eats plastic 6 times faster: Significant leap forward in pollution crisis The super-enzyme that eats plastic could be “a significant leap forward” in finding solutions to tackle the pollution crisis, scientists hope.

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-death-toll-crosses-1-million-mark-as-europe-battles-second-wave-330779">Coronavirus death toll crosses 1 million-mark as Europe battles second wave</a> 
 
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More than one million people have lost their lives from coronavirus, a virus that was emerged less than a year ago, but still continues to affect many countries.&nbsp;

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Around 23 people including civilians and military have been killed after Fighting has erupted between Armenia and Azerbaijan around the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

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Geneva voted in favor of a minimum hourly wage of 23 francs ($25), once implemented this would be the world’s highest minimum wage.This is the latest effort in Switzerland to ensure people are able to live decently from their salary. 
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Coronavirus death toll crosses 1 million-mark as Europe battles second wave More than one million people have lost their lives from coronavirus, a virus that was emerged less than a year ago, but still continues to affect many countries.

Coronavirus death toll crosses 1 million-mark as Europe battles second wave More than one million people have lost their lives from coronavirus, a virus that was emerged less than a year ago, but still continues to affect many countries. 23 killed as fighting erupts between Armenia, Azerbaijan in disputed area Around 23 people including civilians and military have been killed after Fighting has erupted between Armenia and Azerbaijan around the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh. Geneva voters say 'yes' to ‘world’s highest’ minimum wage as wealth gap widens Geneva voted in favor of a minimum hourly wage of 23 francs ($25), once implemented this would be the world’s highest minimum wage.This is the latest effort in Switzerland to ensure people are able to live decently from their salary.

Morning news brief: Covid deaths top 1 million, Armenia-Azerbaijan war and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-2020-us-president-donald-trump-nominates-amy-coney-barrett-to-be-new-supreme-court-justice-330559">US President Donald Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to be new Supreme Court Justice</a>

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Amy Coney Barrett, 48, who is a circuit judge on the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago, was reportedly the only potential Supreme Court nominee who met with Trump in person.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/it-is-clear-belarus-leader-alexander-lukashenko-has-to-go-france-president-emmanuel-macron-330557">‘It is clear Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko has to go’: France president Emmanuel Macron</a>

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“It is a crisis of power, an authoritarian power that cannot accept the logic of democracy and which is hanging on by force. It is clear that Lukashenko has to go,” France president Emmanuel Macron said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-elections-2020-biden-compares-trump-to-nazi-goebbels-ready-for-personal-attacks-330560">US elections 2020: Biden compares Trump to Nazi Goebbels; ready for personal attacks</a>

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The comment was made in an interview, days before the two leaders are scheduled to meet for the first US Presidential debate before the November 03 elections.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-observes-protests-after-second-lockdown-without-economic-aid-is-initiated-330563">Israel observes protests after second lockdown without economic aid is initiated</a>

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The protestors took to streets in their cars blocking roads and bridges, demanding immediate resignation of Netanyahu.

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US President Donald Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to be new Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, 48, who is a circuit judge on the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago, was reportedly the only potential Supreme Court nominee who met with Trump in person.

US President Donald Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to be new Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, 48, who is a circuit judge on the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago, was reportedly the only potential Supreme Court nominee who met with Trump in person. ‘It is clear Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko has to go’: France president Emmanuel Macron “It is a crisis of power, an authoritarian power that cannot accept the logic of democracy and which is hanging on by force. It is clear that Lukashenko has to go,” France president Emmanuel Macron said. US elections 2020: Biden compares Trump to Nazi Goebbels; ready for personal attacks The comment was made in an interview, days before the two leaders are scheduled to meet for the first US Presidential debate before the November 03 elections. Israel observes protests after second lockdown without economic aid is initiated The protestors took to streets in their cars blocking roads and bridges, demanding immediate resignation of Netanyahu. Paris knife attack suspect is of Pakistani origin ×

Morning news brief: Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett, Paris knife attack, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/paris-knife-attack-clearly-an-act-of-islamist-terrorism-french-interior-minister-gerald-darmanin-330328">Paris knife attack clearly an act of Islamist terrorism: France</a>

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According to reports, the attacker on Friday was an 18-year-old. A second suspect was also reportedly been detained by police.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-us-crosses-7-million-coronavirus-cases-who-warns-global-death-toll-may-double-to-2-million-330329">After US crosses 7 million coronavirus cases, WHO warns global death toll may double to 2 million</a>

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The United States now has 7,005,746 cases which is the highest in the world. At least 203,240 people have died due to the virus in the US.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-to-nominate-amy-coney-barrett-to-replace-ginsburg-before-us-elections-reports-330331">Trump to nominate Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ginsburg before US elections: Reports</a>

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Judge Amy Coney Barrett may be the next one to replace Ginsburg after the latter passed away few days ago due to cancer.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-not-back-down-from-tiktok-ban-court-hearing-on-sunday-330332">US to not back down from TikTok ban; court hearing on Sunday</a>

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The ban can cause irreparable damage to the Chinese video-sharing app which has nearly 100 million users in the US.

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Paris knife attack clearly an act of Islamist terrorism: France According to reports, the attacker on Friday was an 18-year-old. A second suspect was also reportedly been detained by police.

Paris knife attack clearly an act of Islamist terrorism: France According to reports, the attacker on Friday was an 18-year-old. A second suspect was also reportedly been detained by police. After US crosses 7 million coronavirus cases, WHO warns global death toll may double to 2 million The United States now has 7,005,746 cases which is the highest in the world. At least 203,240 people have died due to the virus in the US. Trump to nominate Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ginsburg before US elections: Reports Judge Amy Coney Barrett may be the next one to replace Ginsburg after the latter passed away few days ago due to cancer. US to not back down from TikTok ban; court hearing on Sunday The ban can cause irreparable damage to the Chinese video-sharing app which has nearly 100 million users in the US. Watch: Gravitas - Can Trump solve India-China standoff?

Morning news brief: Paris knife attack, WHO warns global COVID-19 death toll may double & more!

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/not-north-korea-top-leaders-remind-trump-after-not-quitting-presidency-threat-330066">'Not North Korea': Top leaders remind Trump after not quitting presidency threat</a>

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The leaders have spoken out after Trump has repeatedly blamed the mail-in voting system and alleged the system to be a fraud and denied a peaceful transfer of power.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/enough-is-enough-china-lashes-out-at-us-during-un-meeting-330064">'Enough is enough': China lashes out at US during UN meeting</a>

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'The US should understand that a major power should behave like a major power,' the Chinese envoy taunted the US at UNGA.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-cases-top-7-million-as-midwest-states-battle-uptick-330068">Coronavirus: Cases top 7 million as Midwest states battle uptick</a>

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Over 7 million people have tested positive for novel coronavirus across the US on Thursday, a figure which is 20 per cent of the total number of cases across the world.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-hopes-india-china-resolve-border-issues-offers-help-again-330069">Trump hopes India-China resolve border issues; offers help again</a>

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Trump, who has been an open critic of China, especially since the beginning of this year, offered to help the two countries maintain peace — yet again.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-global-biomedical-expert-virus-could-have-leaked-in-wuhan-330054">Gravitas: Global biomedical expert: Virus could have leaked in Wuhan</a>

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'Not North Korea': Top leaders remind Trump after not quitting presidency threat The leaders have spoken out after Trump has repeatedly blamed the mail-in voting system and alleged the system to be a fraud and denied a peaceful transfer of power.

'Not North Korea': Top leaders remind Trump after not quitting presidency threat The leaders have spoken out after Trump has repeatedly blamed the mail-in voting system and alleged the system to be a fraud and denied a peaceful transfer of power. 'Enough is enough': China lashes out at US during UN meeting 'The US should understand that a major power should behave like a major power,' the Chinese envoy taunted the US at UNGA. Coronavirus: Cases top 7 million as Midwest states battle uptick Over 7 million people have tested positive for novel coronavirus across the US on Thursday, a figure which is 20 per cent of the total number of cases across the world. Trump hopes India-China resolve border issues; offers help again Trump, who has been an open critic of China, especially since the beginning of this year, offered to help the two countries maintain peace — yet again. Gravitas: Global biomedical expert: Virus could have leaked in Wuhan ×

Morning news brief: China slams Washington, 7 million Covid-19 cases in US, and more

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-refuses-to-commit-on-peaceful-transition-of-power-after-us-elections-329798">Trump refuses to commit on peaceful transition of power after US elections</a>

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US President Donald Trump has cast doubts on mail-in voting during US polls

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cannot-consider-lukashenko-legitimately-elected-leader-of-belarus-us-329799">Cannot consider Lukashenko legitimately elected leader of Belarus: US</a>

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Opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya who had fled into exile after the election said that the secret inauguration was "an attempt to seize power".

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/police-officer-shot-in-louisville-during-protests-over-breonna-taylor-shooting-case-329803">Police officer shot in Louisville during protests over Breonna Taylor shooting case</a>

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Breonna Taylor's home was raided for narcotics on March 13, and she was shot multiple times in her own bed. People have been demanding justice for her death.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/at-least-23-killed-including-students-as-fuel-truck-catches-fire-in-nigeria-329802">At least 23 killed including students as fuel truck catches fire in Nigeria</a>

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President Buhari urged drivers to comply with safety regulations as reports claimed the bus was carrying students from the state polytechnic who were reportedly killed.

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Trump refuses to commit on peaceful transition of power after US elections US President Donald Trump has cast doubts on mail-in voting during US polls Cannot consider Lukashenko legitimately elected leader of Belarus: US Opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya who had fled into exile after the election said that the secret inauguration was "an attempt to seize power".

Trump refuses to commit on peaceful transition of power after US elections US President Donald Trump has cast doubts on mail-in voting during US polls Cannot consider Lukashenko legitimately elected leader of Belarus: US Opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya who had fled into exile after the election said that the secret inauguration was "an attempt to seize power". Police officer shot in Louisville during protests over Breonna Taylor shooting case Breonna Taylor's home was raided for narcotics on March 13, and she was shot multiple times in her own bed. People have been demanding justice for her death. At least 23 killed including students as fuel truck catches fire in Nigeria President Buhari urged drivers to comply with safety regulations as reports claimed the bus was carrying students from the state polytechnic who were reportedly killed. Watch - Gravitas: Why Tibet is China's original laboratory of repression

Morning news brief: Trump on US elections; Police officer shot in Louisville & more!

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/covid-19-death-toll-in-united-states-passes-200000-trump-blames-china-at-unga-329553">COVID-19: Death toll in United States passes 200,000; Trump blames China at UNGA</a>

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According to Johns Hopkins University's coronavirus live tracker, 200,182 Americans have died due to the virus with over 6.86 million confirmed infected cases in the country.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/avoid-falling-into-the-trap-of-clash-of-civilizations-says-chinese-president-xi-at-un-329554">Avoid falling into the trap of clash of civilizations, says Chinese President Xi at UN</a>

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Xi asserted that China does not want 'hegemony, expansion or sphere of influence' amid tensions with the United States over the South China Sea.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/arms-depot-of-hezbollah-explodes-in-lebanon-several-injured-329556">Arms depot of Hezbollah explodes in Lebanon, several injured</a>

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The explosion rocked the village of Ain Qana in south Lebanon, a Hezbollah stronghold

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/nfl-fines-teams-coaches-for-failing-to-wear-masks-properly-during-games-329558">NFL fines teams, coaches for failing to wear masks properly during games</a>

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The NFL requires all coaches and staff in the bench area to wear masks during games

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COVID-19: Death toll in United States passes 200,000; Trump blames China at UNGA According to Johns Hopkins University's coronavirus live tracker, 200,182 Americans have died due to the virus with over 6.

COVID-19: Death toll in United States passes 200,000; Trump blames China at UNGA According to Johns Hopkins University's coronavirus live tracker, 200,182 Americans have died due to the virus with over 6.86 million confirmed infected cases in the country. Avoid falling into the trap of clash of civilizations, says Chinese President Xi at UN Xi asserted that China does not want 'hegemony, expansion or sphere of influence' amid tensions with the United States over the South China Sea. Arms depot of Hezbollah explodes in Lebanon, several injured The explosion rocked the village of Ain Qana in south Lebanon, a Hezbollah stronghold NFL fines teams, coaches for failing to wear masks properly during games The NFL requires all coaches and staff in the bench area to wear masks during games Watch: Gravitas: Nepal's anti-India textbooks

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