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

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

Morning news brief: Israel heads to second lockdown, Afghan peace talks and more

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

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

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/venezuelan-president-nicolas-maduro-announces-capture-of-american-spy-326964">Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announces capture of 'American spy'</a></p>

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<p>The Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced capturing of an American spy in the country, late on Friday, near the Colombian border.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/colombo-defence-minister-apologises-for-police-brutality-vows-justice-326963">Colombia: Defence Minister apologises for police brutality; vows justice</a></p>

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<p>"The national police apologize for any violation of the law or ignorance of regulations by any members of the institution," Defense Minister Carlos Holmes Trujillo said in a video message.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/historic-talks-to-begin-between-taliban-afghan-government-326965">Historic talks to begin between Taliban, Afghan government</a></p>

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<p>Talks will begin a day after the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks which led the US to invade Afghanistan and topple the Taliban regime that had been sheltering Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.</p>

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<p>The rumours about Antifa being the group behind this started when Paul Romero Jr, who unsuccessfully ran to be one of Oregon's US senators, posted this conspiracy theory on social media.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/bahrain-agrees-to-normalize-relations-with-israel-326961">Bahrain agrees to normalize relations with Israel</a></p>

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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announces capture of 'American spy' The Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has announced capturing of an American spy in the country, late on Friday, near the Colombian border.

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

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

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

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

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

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

US Justice Department seeks to defend Trump in E. Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit The US Justice Department on Tuesday asked to take over the defence of President Donald Trump is a defamation lawsuit that was filed against him by E. Jean Carroll. She has accused Trump of sexual assault. COVID-19 vaccine: AstraZeneca 'voluntarily pauses' clinical trials after unexplained illness AstraZeneca is developing the drug alongside the University of Oxford and is considered the frontrunner in the global race for a vaccine against coronavirus. Birmingham stabber to be charged for murder Zephaniah McLeod, the suspected who was arrested for stabbing incident in Birmingham, will be charged with one count of murder and seven counts of attempted murder. Iran launches new 'advanced' nuclear centrifuges after Natanz plant explosion Iran's nuclear body said on Tuesday it had launched a new "advanced centrifuges" facility to replace one badly damaged by "sabotage" at its main Natanz nuclear fuel plant in July. Gravitas: Why is Osama Bin Laden's niece supporting Trump? ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/china-accuses-indian-soldiers-of-crossing-lac-and-firing-warning-shots-325855">China accuses Indian soldiers of crossing LAC and firing ‘warning shots’</a></p>

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<p>China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) accused the Indian army on Monday saying that it crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on the southern bank of Pangong Lake.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/saudis-verdict-on-khashoggis-case-fell-short-of-meeting-expectations-turkey-325854">'Saudi's verdict on Khashoggi's case fell short of meeting expectations': Turkey</a></p>

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<p>Turkey on Monday said that the Saudi court's ruling to overturn five death sentences in the case of the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's did not meet global expectations.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/last-two-australian-journalists-in-china-leave-country-325865">Last two Australian journalists in China leave country</a></p>

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<p>The decision of the journalists coming back to Australia was taken after the the Chinese government had started detaining the journalists.</p>

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<p>The President asserted that a coronavirus vaccine will be available in a record time, maybe by the end of the year and even before the November 3 presidential election.&nbsp;</p>

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China accuses Indian soldiers of crossing LAC and firing ‘warning shots’ China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) accused the Indian army on Monday saying that it crossed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on the southern bank of Pangong Lake.

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

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

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

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

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

Morning News Brief: Harris on Trump's pre-election vaccine, Beirut blast survivors and more

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

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

Morning news brief: Iran's enriched uranium over ten times the limit, says IAEA; Trump on Navalny poisoning case & more!

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-urges-russia-to-cooperate-in-navalny-probe-threatens-restrictive-measures-325084">EU urges Russia to cooperate in Navalny probe; threatens 'restrictive measures'</a></p>

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<p>Germany said it has 'unequivocal evidence' that Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/paks-cpec-chairman-retired-lt-general-asim-bajwa-to-step-down-as-special-assistant-to-pm-imran-khan-denies-corruption-charges-325095">CPEC chairman retired Lt General Asim Bajwa to step down as special assistant to PM Imran Khan</a></p>

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<p>I have not shied away to explain the allegations shamelessly levelled against me, Bajwa said in a statement</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-pressure-on-fda-says-white-house-on-vaccine-as-us-election-nears-325083">No pressure on FDA, says White House on vaccine as US election nears</a></p>

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<p>President Trump had earlier announced that the United States will be ready with the vaccine ahead of the elections.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-to-halt-new-political-ads-on-cusp-of-us-election-325089">Facebook to halt new political ads on cusp of US election</a></p>

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<p>The social media giant vowed to fact check premature claims of victory</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-womens-names-can-now-appear-on-afghan-govt-id-325081"><strong>Watch:&nbsp;</strong>Gravitas: Women's names can now appear on Afghan Govt ID</a></p>

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EU urges Russia to cooperate in Navalny probe; threatens 'restrictive measures' Germany said it has 'unequivocal evidence' that Opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned.

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

Morning news brief: EU urges Russia to cooperate in Navalny probe, Facebook to halt new political ads ahead of US elections & more!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-signs-executive-order-banning-transactions-with-tiktok-owner-after-45-days-318735">Trump signs executive order banning transactions with TikTok owner after 45 days</a></p>

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<p>'The United States must take aggressive action against the owners of TikTok to protect our national security,' the order said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/mahinda-rajapaksa-led-slpp-registers-landslide-victory-in-sri-lankas-parliamentary-polls-318727">Mahinda Rajapaksa-led SLPP registers landslide victory in Sri Lanka's parliamentary polls</a></p>

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<p>The official results declared showed that the Sri Lanka People's Party (SLPP) alone had won 145 seats and with its allies have 150 seats, a two thirds majority in the 225-member parliament.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ex-saudi-spy-accuses-crown-prince-of-trying-to-assassinate-him-318715">Ex-Saudi spy accuses crown prince of trying to assassinate him</a></p>

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<p>Saad Aljabri said Prince Mohammed sent a 'hit squad' to Canada, where he lives in exile, to kill and dismember him in the same way that Khashoggi was murdered allegedly by the prince's agents in Istanbul in October 2018.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-revokes-global-do-not-travel-coronavirus-warning-318718">US revokes global 'do not travel' coronavirus warning</a></p>

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<p>The announcement comes as President Donald Trump seeks a quick return to normal in the United States, which has suffered by far the highest number of deaths from COVID-19.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-beirut-blasts-first-ground-report-on-wion-318706">Gravitas: Beirut blasts | First ground report on WION</a></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-from-massive-explosion-in-beirut-rises-to-78-pm-says-those-responsible-will-pay-318197" hreflang="en">Death toll from explosion in Beirut rises to 78; PM vows to make culprits pay</a></p>

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<p>Death toll from a huge blast in port warehouses near central Beirut has gone up to 78.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/death-toll-from-massive-explosion-in-beirut-rises-to-78-pm-says-those-responsible-will-pay-318197">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/storm-isaias-kills-four-in-us-leaves-over-28-million-homes-without-electricity-318202">Storm Isaias kills four in US, leaves over 2.8 million homes without power</a></p>

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<p>Tropical storm Isaias has killed at least four people so far, as it made its way through the US Atlantic Coast. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/storm-isaias-kills-four-in-us-leaves-over-28-million-homes-without-electricity-318202">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-promises-to-assist-lebanon-calls-the-beirut-explosion-an-attack-318203">Trump promises to assist Lebanon, calls the Beirut explosion an 'attack'</a></p>

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<p>United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday referred to a massive explosion in Lebanon’s capital city Beirut as a possible attack, and extended help to the country. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-promises-to-assist-lebanon-calls-the-beirut-explosion-an-attack-318203">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-says-unclear-whether-us-government-will-get-cut-of-tiktok-sale-318229" hreflang="en">White House says unclear whether US government will get cut of TikTok sale</a></p>

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<p>White House officials on Tuesday could not say how the US&nbsp;government would receive a portion of the proceeds from any sale of TikTok's US&nbsp;operations, one day after President Donald Trump called for a cut of the money. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/white-house-says-unclear-whether-us-government-will-get-cut-of-tiktok-sale-318229">Read more</a></p>

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Death toll from explosion in Beirut rises to 78; PM vows to make culprits pay Death toll from a huge blast in port warehouses near central Beirut has gone up to 78.

Death toll from explosion in Beirut rises to 78; PM vows to make culprits pay Death toll from a huge blast in port warehouses near central Beirut has gone up to 78. Read more Storm Isaias kills four in US, leaves over 2.8 million homes without power Tropical storm Isaias has killed at least four people so far, as it made its way through the US Atlantic Coast. Read more Trump promises to assist Lebanon, calls the Beirut explosion an 'attack' United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday referred to a massive explosion in Lebanon’s capital city Beirut as a possible attack, and extended help to the country. Read more White House says unclear whether US government will get cut of TikTok sale White House officials on Tuesday could not say how the US government would receive a portion of the proceeds from any sale of TikTok's US operations, one day after President Donald Trump called for a cut of the money. Read more

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/for-the-first-time-world-records-1-million-coronavirus-cases-in-100-hours-314170">For the first time, world records 1 million coronavirus cases in 100 hours</a></p>

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<p>Global coronavirus infections passed 14 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, marking the first time there has been a surge of 1 million cases in under 100 hours. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/for-the-first-time-world-records-1-million-coronavirus-cases-in-100-hours-314170">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-hack-was-work-of-young-hacker-pals-says-new-york-times-report-314174" hreflang="en">Twitter hack was work of young hacker pals, says New York Times report</a></p>

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<p>Hackers involved in the high-profile hijacking of Twitter accounts earlier this week were a few youngsters with no links to state or organised crime, The New York Times has said. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/twitter-hack-was-work-of-young-hacker-pals-says-new-york-times-report-314174">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-expected-to-exclude-undocumented-migrants-from-us-census-314154">Trump expected to exclude undocumented migrants from US census</a></p>

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<p>United States President Donald Trump is expected to soon issue an executive order that would ban undocumented immigrants from being included in the 2020 census of the country. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-expected-to-exclude-undocumented-migrants-from-us-census-314154">Read more</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-police-officer-suspended-after-video-showed-him-kneeling-on-black-mans-neck-314163">UK officer suspended after video showed him kneeling on Black man's neck</a></p>

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<p>One London police officer was suspended on Friday after a video of an arrest appeared to show an officer kneeling on a Black suspect's neck. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-police-officer-suspended-after-video-showed-him-kneeling-on-black-mans-neck-314163">Read more</a></p>

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For the first time, world records 1 million coronavirus cases in 100 hours Global coronavirus infections passed 14 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, marking the first time there has been a surge of 1 million cases in under 100 hours.

For the first time, world records 1 million coronavirus cases in 100 hours Global coronavirus infections passed 14 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, marking the first time there has been a surge of 1 million cases in under 100 hours. Read more Twitter hack was work of young hacker pals, says New York Times report Hackers involved in the high-profile hijacking of Twitter accounts earlier this week were a few youngsters with no links to state or organised crime, The New York Times has said. Read more Trump expected to exclude undocumented migrants from US census United States President Donald Trump is expected to soon issue an executive order that would ban undocumented immigrants from being included in the 2020 census of the country. Read more UK officer suspended after video showed him kneeling on Black man's neck One London police officer was suspended on Friday after a video of an arrest appeared to show an officer kneeling on a Black suspect's neck. Read more

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<p>UK, United States and Canada accused Russia on Thursday of trying to steal research-based information from experts and scientist seeking a COVID-19 vaccine.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hope-us-president-trump-is-re-elected-says-brazil-president-bolsonaro-313881"><strong>Hope US President Trump is re-elected, says Brazil President Bolsonaro</strong></a></p>

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<p>Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday said he hopes Republican US President Donald Trump will be re-elected in November. However, he said the commercial relationship between the two countries is promising even if a Democrat wins.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-talibans-group-leader-noor-wali-mehsud-designated-as-global-terrorist-by-united-nations-313877"><strong>Pakistan Taliban’s group leader Noor Wali Mehsud designated as global terrorist by United Nations</strong></a><br />
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Trump 'wants to do everything possible to keep peace for people of India, China' United States President Donald Trump has said he wants to do everything possible to keep peace for the people of India and China, according to the White House spokesperson.

Trump 'wants to do everything possible to keep peace for people of India, China' United States President Donald Trump has said he wants to do everything possible to keep peace for the people of India and China, according to the White House spokesperson. US, Britain, Canada accuse Russia of hacking Covid-19 vaccine research UK, United States and Canada accused Russia on Thursday of trying to steal research-based information from experts and scientist seeking a COVID-19 vaccine. Hope US President Trump is re-elected, says Brazil President Bolsonaro Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro on Thursday said he hopes Republican US President Donald Trump will be re-elected in November. However, he said the commercial relationship between the two countries is promising even if a Democrat wins. Pakistan Taliban’s group leader Noor Wali Mehsud designated as global terrorist by United Nations The United Nations has designated Pakistan Taliban's leader Noor Wali Mehsud as a global terrorist for participating in the financing, planning and perpetrating acts on behalf of and in support of entities associated with al-Qaida and ISIS.

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/twitter-accounts-of-apple-elon-musk-bill-gates-and-others-hit-in-major-hack-313558"><strong>Twitter accounts of Apple, Elon Musk, Bill Gates and others hit in major hack</strong></a><br />
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<p>The official Twitter accounts of Apple, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and others were hijacked on Wednesday by scammers in a massive hack -- who according to cyber police were trying to dupe people into sending cryptocurrency bitcoin.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-judiciary-halts-execution-of-three-protesters-amid-social-media-protests-313591"><strong>Iran: Judiciary halts execution of three protesters amid social media protests</strong></a><br />
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<p>The internet access in Iran was disrupted on Wednesday after a social media campaign using Persian hashtag #do_not_execute was used 7.5 million times against the country's death penalty.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/family-sues-minneapolis-for-george-floyds-death-in-police-hands-313555"><strong>Family sues Minneapolis for George Floyd's death in police hands</strong></a><br />
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<p>The family of George Floyd whose murder by a Minneapolis police sparked nationwide protests across the United States has sued the city for his death.<br />
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Twitter accounts of Apple, Elon Musk, Bill Gates and others hit in major hack The official Twitter accounts of Apple, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and others were hijacked on Wednesday by scammers in a massive hack -- who according to cyber police were trying to dupe people into sending cryptocurrency bitcoin.

Twitter accounts of Apple, Elon Musk, Bill Gates and others hit in major hack The official Twitter accounts of Apple, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and others were hijacked on Wednesday by scammers in a massive hack -- who according to cyber police were trying to dupe people into sending cryptocurrency bitcoin. Iran: Judiciary halts execution of three protesters amid social media protests The internet access in Iran was disrupted on Wednesday after a social media campaign using Persian hashtag #do_not_execute was used 7.5 million times against the country's death penalty. Family sues Minneapolis for George Floyd's death in police hands The family of George Floyd whose murder by a Minneapolis police sparked nationwide protests across the United States has sued the city for his death.

Morning News Brief: Biggest twitter hack of all time, Iran’s executions and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-more-white-people-than-blacks-are-killed-by-us-police-313331"><strong>US revokes controversial order that would have seen foreign students deported</strong></a><br />
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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-says-more-white-people-than-blacks-are-killed-by-us-police-313331"><strong>Trump says 'more white people' than Blacks are killed by US police</strong></a><br />
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<p>United States President Donald Trump has downplayed police violence against Black people, citing “more white people” are killed by police officers.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-ignores-india-starts-work-on-chabahar-zahedan-railway-project-313294"><strong>Iran ignores India, starts work on Chabahar-Zahedan railway project</strong></a><br />
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<p>Iran's Chabahar port is the only deep seaport and India's gateway to central Asia. The port was inaugurated in 2017, it not only side-stepped Pakistan but also counter-balanced the Chinese-controlled Gwadar port.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-population-in-2100-could-be-2-billion-below-un-projections-study-313353"><strong>World population in 2100 could be 2 billion below UN projections: Study</strong></a><br />
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<p>Earth will be home to 8.8 billion souls in 2100, two billion fewer than current UN projections, according to a major study published Wednesday that foresees new global power alignments shaped by declining fertility rates and greying populations.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/handsfree-amenities-plasma-air-purification-indian-railways-develops-the-post-covid-coach-313348"><strong>Handsfree amenities, plasma air purification: Indian Railways develops the post-Covid coach</strong></a><br />
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<p>Indian Railways has developed post-Covid train coaches to fight coronavirus with several special features in new coaches, which including foot-operated soap dispensers and toilet flushes, new door handles and handrails coated with anti-microbial copper.<br />
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US revokes controversial order that would have seen foreign students deported The Trump administration has abandoned an order to force out foreign students in the aftermath of widespread condemnation of the move and pressure from colleges and major businesses.

US revokes controversial order that would have seen foreign students deported The Trump administration has abandoned an order to force out foreign students in the aftermath of widespread condemnation of the move and pressure from colleges and major businesses. Trump says 'more white people' than Blacks are killed by US police United States President Donald Trump has downplayed police violence against Black people, citing “more white people” are killed by police officers. Iran ignores India, starts work on Chabahar-Zahedan railway project Iran's Chabahar port is the only deep seaport and India's gateway to central Asia. The port was inaugurated in 2017, it not only side-stepped Pakistan but also counter-balanced the Chinese-controlled Gwadar port. World population in 2100 could be 2 billion below UN projections: Study Earth will be home to 8.8 billion souls in 2100, two billion fewer than current UN projections, according to a major study published Wednesday that foresees new global power alignments shaped by declining fertility rates and greying populations. Handsfree amenities, plasma air purification: Indian Railways develops the post-Covid coach Indian Railways has developed post-Covid train coaches to fight coronavirus with several special features in new coaches, which including foot-operated soap dispensers and toilet flushes, new door handles and handrails coated with anti-microbial copper.

Morning News Brief: US revokes student visa rule, world population and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russian-bounties-pompeo-speaks-with-russias-lavrov-about-afghanistan-313112"><strong>Russian bounties: Pompeo speaks with Russia's Lavrov about Afghanistan</strong></a><br />
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<p>Washington has been in an uproar over reports that Russian intelligence paid bounties for Taliban-linked fighters to kill US forces in Afghanistan.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-says-pompeos-south-china-sea-illegal-claim-unjustified-313115"><strong>China says Pompeo's South China Sea illegal claim 'unjustified'</strong></a><br />
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<p>Beijing hit back Tuesday at the US branding of Chinese pursuits in the South China Sea as illegal, saying the accusation was "unjustified' and a bid to sabotage regional peace.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canadas-trudeau-admits-mistake-apologises-over-controversial-charity-contract-313114"><strong>Canada's Trudeau admits 'mistake'; apologises over controversial charity contract</strong></a><br />
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<p>Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized Monday for not recusing himself from discussions about a government contract to a charity that had paid his family large sums of money for speaking appearances.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/watch-pakistanis-sing-jan-gan-man-and-vande-mataram-with-indians-in-uk-during-anti-china-protest-313126"><strong>Watch: Pakistanis sing 'Jan Gan Man' and 'Vande Mataram' with Indians in the UK during the anti-China protest</strong></a><br />
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Russian bounties: Pompeo speaks with Russia's Lavrov about Afghanistan Washington has been in an uproar over reports that Russian intelligence paid bounties for Taliban-linked fighters to kill US forces in Afghanistan.

Russian bounties: Pompeo speaks with Russia's Lavrov about Afghanistan Washington has been in an uproar over reports that Russian intelligence paid bounties for Taliban-linked fighters to kill US forces in Afghanistan. China says Pompeo's South China Sea illegal claim 'unjustified' Beijing hit back Tuesday at the US branding of Chinese pursuits in the South China Sea as illegal, saying the accusation was "unjustified' and a bid to sabotage regional peace. Canada's Trudeau admits 'mistake'; apologises over controversial charity contract Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau apologized Monday for not recusing himself from discussions about a government contract to a charity that had paid his family large sums of money for speaking appearances. Watch: Pakistanis sing 'Jan Gan Man' and 'Vande Mataram' with Indians in the UK during the anti-China protest People of Indian and Pakistani origin were seen holding ‘anti-China’ placards during the protest that happened after India and China face-off in Ladakh’s Galwan Valley.

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/severe-floods-in-china-leave-over-38-million-affected-141-dead-or-missing-312838">Severe floods in China leave over 38 million affected, 141 dead or missing</a></p>

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<p>Authorities raised the country's flood response level from level III to level II, the second-highest level.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-navy-assault-ship-catches-fire-17-sailors-4-civilians-injured-312828">US Navy assault ship catches fire; 17 sailors, 4 civilians injured</a></p>

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<p>A fire was called aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) at approximately 8:30 on July 12 (PDT). Nearly 160 sailors were aboard the time the fire broke out.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-records-highest-single-daily-spike-with-230370-global-coronavirus-cases-312834">WHO records highest single-daily spike with 230,370 global coronavirus cases</a></p>

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<p>The WHO reported more than 565,000 deaths from COVID-19 till date.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-donald-trump-melania-trump-now-spotted-wearing-a-face-mask-312826">After Donald Trump, Melania Trump now spotted wearing a face mask</a></p>

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<p>Melania Trump posted a video from her visit to The Mary Elizabeth House, in which she was spotted wearing a white mask.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/russian-mining-giant-norilsk-nickel-reports-another-oil-spill-312824">Russian mining giant Norilsk Nickel reports another oil spill</a></p>

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Severe floods in China leave over 38 million affected, 141 dead or missing Authorities raised the country's flood response level from level III to level II, the second-highest level.

Severe floods in China leave over 38 million affected, 141 dead or missing Authorities raised the country's flood response level from level III to level II, the second-highest level. US Navy assault ship catches fire; 17 sailors, 4 civilians injured A fire was called aboard USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) at approximately 8:30 on July 12 (PDT). Nearly 160 sailors were aboard the time the fire broke out. WHO records highest single-daily spike with 230,370 global coronavirus cases The WHO reported more than 565,000 deaths from COVID-19 till date. After Donald Trump, Melania Trump now spotted wearing a face mask Melania Trump posted a video from her visit to The Mary Elizabeth House, in which she was spotted wearing a white mask. Russian mining giant Norilsk Nickel reports another oil spill ×

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<p>Trump visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a military medical facility outside Washington. The purpose of the visit was to meet with wounded soldiers and frontline health-care workers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Global Times has reported that German researcher Adrian Zenz and a think tank -- Australian Strategic Policy Institute -- will be sued for spreading 'disinformation about China'.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/roger-stones-still-a-convicted-felon-robert-mueller-defends-the-prosecutors-decision-312627">Roger Stone's still a convicted felon: Robert Mueller defends the prosecutors' decision</a></p>

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<p>The write-up was published on the same day when Donald Trump took to twitter to call Stone's sentence a result of a 'witch hunt'.</p>

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<p>The death toll increased by 5,286 in the past 24 hours, taking the global tally of deaths caused by the novel coronavirus to 556,335, the WHO said.</p>

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Morning news brief: Trump finally wears mask, COVID-19 cases reach 12.3 million and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-confirms-us-conducted-cyberattack-against-russia-in-2018-312436">Trump confirms US conducted cyberattack against Russia in 2018</a></p>

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<p>The Washington Post reports that during his interview Trump was asked if he had launched a cyberattack. Trump replied, 'Correct'.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-commutes-longtime-adviser-roger-stones-prison-sentence-312432">Trump commutes longtime adviser Roger Stone's prison sentence</a></p>

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<p>Stone was among several Trump associates charged with crimes in former Special Counsel Robert Mueller`s investigation that documented Russian interference in the 2016 race to boost Trump`s candidacy.</p>

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<p>In a bid to enhance the safety of voting amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of polling stations was increased from 880 to 1,100.</p>

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<p>Bloomberg News on Friday said the potential ban was only being discussed and had not been finalised.<br />
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Trump confirms US conducted cyberattack against Russia in 2018 The Washington Post reports that during his interview Trump was asked if he had launched a cyberattack. Trump replied, 'Correct'. Trump commutes longtime adviser Roger Stone's prison sentence Stone was among several Trump associates charged with crimes in former Special Counsel Robert Mueller`s investigation that documented Russian interference in the 2016 race to boost Trump`s candidacy. Singapore's ruling PAP wins general election In a bid to enhance the safety of voting amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of polling stations was increased from 880 to 1,100. Facebook mulls ban on political ads ahead of US elections Bloomberg News on Friday said the potential ban was only being discussed and had not been finalised. China: COVID-19 origin city Wuhan faces another disaster, flood battered cities along Yangtze river ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/unknown-pneumonia-deadlier-than-coronavirus-sweeping-across-kazakhstan-warns-chinese-embassy-312099"><strong>'Unknown Pneumonia' deadlier than coronavirus sweeping across Kazakhstan, warns Chinese Embassy</strong></a><br />
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<p>Officials of the Chinese embassy in the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan has warned its citizens living in the country of an “unknown pneumonia” that is reportedly even deadlier than the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, the South China Morning Post reports.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-imposes-sanctions-on-chinese-officials-over-abuse-of-muslim-minorities-in-xinjiang-312101"><strong>US imposes sanctions on Chinese officials over 'abuse' of Muslim minorities in Xinjiang</strong></a><br />
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<p>The Trump administration on Thursday imposed sanctions on four senior officials of the ruling political party of the People's Republic of China for alleged human rights abuses targeting minority Muslim ethnic group Uighur of Xinjiang.</p>

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<p>The frozen body of an Indonesian man has been found aboard a detained Chinese fishing vessel, authorities said Thursday, adding that they suspected foul play in the crew member's death.<br />
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'Unknown Pneumonia' deadlier than coronavirus sweeping across Kazakhstan, warns Chinese Embassy Officials of the Chinese embassy in the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan has warned its citizens living in the country of an “unknown pneumonia” that is reportedly even deadlier than the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, the South China Morning Post reports.

'Unknown Pneumonia' deadlier than coronavirus sweeping across Kazakhstan, warns Chinese Embassy Officials of the Chinese embassy in the former Soviet republic of Kazakhstan has warned its citizens living in the country of an “unknown pneumonia” that is reportedly even deadlier than the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, the South China Morning Post reports. US imposes sanctions on Chinese officials over 'abuse' of Muslim minorities in Xinjiang The Trump administration on Thursday imposed sanctions on four senior officials of the ruling political party of the People's Republic of China for alleged human rights abuses targeting minority Muslim ethnic group Uighur of Xinjiang. Indonesian found in a freezer on Chinese fishing vessel in Malacca Strait, suspected to be 'tortured' The frozen body of an Indonesian man has been found aboard a detained Chinese fishing vessel, authorities said Thursday, adding that they suspected foul play in the crew member's death.

Morning news brief: Pneumonia deadlier than COVID-19, US sanctions China officials and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-threatens-to-cut-off-funding-to-us-schools-if-they-dont-reopen-by-november-311787">Trump threatens to cut off funding to US schools if they don't reopen by November</a></p>

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<p>Donald Trump accused Democrats of wanting to keep schools shut for political reasons, despite a surge in coronavirus cases across the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/statue-of-us-first-lady-melania-trump-set-on-fire-near-her-hometown-in-slovenia-311786">Statue of US first Lady Melania Trump set on fire near her hometown in Slovenia</a></p>

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<p>Brad Downey, the American artist who commissioned the sculpture of Melania Trump had it removed over the weekend after it was burned.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/key-impeachment-witness-quits-army-is-trumps-bullying-the-reason-311795">Key impeachment witness quits army. Is Trump's bullying the reason?</a></p>

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<p>Vindman was up for promotion to full colonel. He was fired from his position on the National Security Council at the White House in February, two days after Trump was acquitted by the Republican-majority Senate.</p>

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Trump threatens to cut off funding to US schools if they don't reopen by November Donald Trump accused Democrats of wanting to keep schools shut for political reasons, despite a surge in coronavirus cases across the country.

Trump threatens to cut off funding to US schools if they don't reopen by November Donald Trump accused Democrats of wanting to keep schools shut for political reasons, despite a surge in coronavirus cases across the country. Statue of US first Lady Melania Trump set on fire near her hometown in Slovenia Brad Downey, the American artist who commissioned the sculpture of Melania Trump had it removed over the weekend after it was burned. Key impeachment witness quits army. Is Trump's bullying the reason? Vindman was up for promotion to full colonel. He was fired from his position on the National Security Council at the White House in February, two days after Trump was acquitted by the Republican-majority Senate. Gravitas: How Bolsonaro drove Brazil to a disaster × Gravitas: Natural disasters rage amid the pandemic ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-aims-to-become-worlds-only-superpower-says-fbi-director-311476"><strong>China aims to become world's 'only superpower', says FBI director</strong></a><br />
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<p>FBI Director Chris Wray said China's leaders believe they are in a "generational fight" to make China the "world's only superpower by any means necessary."<br />
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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/britain-to-resume-saudi-arms-exports-despite-yemen-war-concerns-311488"><strong>Britain to resume Saudi arms exports despite Yemen war concerns</strong></a><br />
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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/07/08/148655-saudi-yemen-reuters.jpg?itok=kEMUyBnH" />The Court of Appeal last year ruled that Britain broke the law by allowing weapons sales to Saudi Arabia that might have been deployed in the war in Yemen.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-administration-begins-formal-withdrawal-from-who-311479"><strong>Trump administration begins formal withdrawal from WHO</strong></a><br />
<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/04/11/136457-untitled-design-4.jpg?itok=6UFRVkfi" />The United States will leave WHO on July 6, 2021, the United Nations said on Tuesday, after receiving notification of the decision by President Donald Trump, who has accused the agency of becoming a puppet for China during the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

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China aims to become world's 'only superpower', says FBI director FBI Director Chris Wray said China's leaders believe they are in a "generational fight" to make China the "world's only superpower by any means necessary.

China aims to become world's 'only superpower', says FBI director FBI Director Chris Wray said China's leaders believe they are in a "generational fight" to make China the "world's only superpower by any means necessary." Britain to resume Saudi arms exports despite Yemen war concerns The Court of Appeal last year ruled that Britain broke the law by allowing weapons sales to Saudi Arabia that might have been deployed in the war in Yemen. Trump administration begins formal withdrawal from WHO The United States will leave WHO on July 6, 2021, the United Nations said on Tuesday, after receiving notification of the decision by President Donald Trump, who has accused the agency of becoming a puppet for China during the coronavirus pandemic.

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mike-pompeo-slams-chinas-orwellian-censorship-moves-in-hong-kong-311241"><strong>Mike Pompeo slams China's 'Orwellian' censorship moves in Hong Kong</strong></a></p>

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''With the ink barely dry on the draconian National Security Law, Hong Kong authorities are now removing books from libraries, banning political slogans, and requiring censorship in schools,'' he said in a tweet.&nbsp;<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-withdraw-visas-for-foreign-students-whose-classes-move-online-311240"><strong>US to withdraw visas for foreign students whose classes move online</strong></a><br />
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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2019/06/02/96941-us-visa.jpg?itok=QNv8SiVI" />The United States said Monday it would not allow foreign students to remain in the country if all of their classes are moved online in the fall because of the coronavirus crisis.<br />
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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/facebook-google-twitter-block-hong-kong-govt-from-accessessing-user-data-311243"><strong>Facebook, Google, Twitter block Hong Kong govt from accessessing user data</strong></a></p>

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"We believe freedom of expression is a fundamental human right and support the right of people to express themselves without fear for their safety or other repercussions," the spokesman said.<br />
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"Despite recent discussions about Canada's possible participation, the Prime Minister will be in Ottawa this week to hold scheduled cabinet meetings and take part in a long-planned meeting of parliament," his office said.</p>

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Mike Pompeo slams China's 'Orwellian' censorship moves in Hong Kong ''With the ink barely dry on the draconian National Security Law, Hong Kong authorities are now removing books from libraries, banning political slogans, and requiring censorship in schools,'' he said in a tweet.

Mike Pompeo slams China's 'Orwellian' censorship moves in Hong Kong ''With the ink barely dry on the draconian National Security Law, Hong Kong authorities are now removing books from libraries, banning political slogans, and requiring censorship in schools,'' he said in a tweet. US to withdraw visas for foreign students whose classes move online The United States said Monday it would not allow foreign students to remain in the country if all of their classes are moved online in the fall because of the coronavirus crisis. Facebook, Google, Twitter block Hong Kong govt from accessessing user data "We believe freedom of expression is a fundamental human right and support the right of people to express themselves without fear for their safety or other repercussions," the spokesman said. Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau declines Trump's meeting invitation "Despite recent discussions about Canada's possible participation, the Prime Minister will be in Ottawa this week to hold scheduled cabinet meetings and take part in a long-planned meeting of parliament," his office said.

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-admits-fire-at-natanz-nuclear-facility-caused-significant-damage-310950"><strong>Iran admits fire at Natanz nuclear facility caused significant damage</strong></a><br />
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Spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi said the fire could slow down Tehran's development and production of advanced centrifuges in the medium term, and that Iran would replace the damaged building with a bigger one that had more advanced equipment.<br />
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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/over-6-million-people-have-recovered-from-covid-19-globally-johns-hopkins-university-310952"><strong>Over 6 million people have recovered from COVID-19 globally: Johns Hopkins University</strong></a><br />
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The total number of cases stood at 11,408,981, while the fatalities increased to 6,160,833, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed in its latest update.<br />
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At least two individuals killed and eight others are injured after a predawn Sunday shooting at Lavish Lounge, a bar and nightclub in Greenville County, South Carolina.<br />
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Iran admits fire at Natanz nuclear facility caused significant damage Spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi said the fire could slow down Tehran's development and production of advanced centrifuges in the medium term, and that Iran would replace the damaged building with a bigger one that had more advanced equipment.

Iran admits fire at Natanz nuclear facility caused significant damage Spokesman Behrouz Kamalvandi said the fire could slow down Tehran's development and production of advanced centrifuges in the medium term, and that Iran would replace the damaged building with a bigger one that had more advanced equipment. Over 6 million people have recovered from COVID-19 globally: Johns Hopkins University The total number of cases stood at 11,408,981, while the fatalities increased to 6,160,833, the University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed in its latest update. Two killed, eight wounded after US nightclub shooting At least two individuals killed and eight others are injured after a predawn Sunday shooting at Lavish Lounge, a bar and nightclub in Greenville County, South Carolina.

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/despite-surge-in-covid-19-cases-us-president-donald-trump-says-tremendous-victory-nearby-in-fight-against-pandemic-310766" hreflang="en">Despite surge in COVID-19 cases, US president Donald Trump says 'tremendous victory' nearby in fight against pandemic</a></p>

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<p>The United States is the worst-hit country in terms of coronavirus pandemic with over 2.8 million cases and 130,000 deaths.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-us-reports-over-43000-cases-252-deaths-in-last-24-hours-310769" hreflang="en">Coronavirus: US reports over 43,000 cases, 252 deaths in last 24 hours</a></p>

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<p>The coronavirus figures showed a slight decline after three days of a record-breaking surge in the country including record 57,683 on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-secrecy-deception-and-cover-up-allowed-coronavirus-to-spread-all-over-world-trump-310775" hreflang="en">'China’s secrecy, deception and cover-up allowed coronavirus to spread all over world: Trump</a></p>

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<p>US President Donald Trump on Saturday once again accused China of spreading coronavirus across the world, calling for it to be held ‘fully accountable’.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-mexico-becomes-fifth-hardest-hit-country-surpassing-france-310770" hreflang="en">Coronavirus: Mexico becomes fifth-hardest hit country, surpassing France</a></p>

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<p>Mexico has become the fifth hardest-hit country as the death toll from the novel&nbsp;coronavirus rose to 30,366 Saturday, propelling it past France&nbsp;in the global pandemic, according to the health ministry.</p>

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Despite surge in COVID-19 cases, US president Donald Trump says 'tremendous victory' nearby in fight against pandemic The United States is the worst-hit country in terms of coronavirus pandemic with over 2.

Despite surge in COVID-19 cases, US president Donald Trump says 'tremendous victory' nearby in fight against pandemic The United States is the worst-hit country in terms of coronavirus pandemic with over 2.8 million cases and 130,000 deaths. Coronavirus: US reports over 43,000 cases, 252 deaths in last 24 hours The coronavirus figures showed a slight decline after three days of a record-breaking surge in the country including record 57,683 on Friday. 'China’s secrecy, deception and cover-up allowed coronavirus to spread all over world: Trump US President Donald Trump on Saturday once again accused China of spreading coronavirus across the world, calling for it to be held ‘fully accountable’. Coronavirus: Mexico becomes fifth-hardest hit country, surpassing France Mexico has become the fifth hardest-hit country as the death toll from the novel coronavirus rose to 30,366 Saturday, propelling it past France in the global pandemic, according to the health ministry. WATCH| Moscow dedicates monument to delivery agents who fed Moscow through lockdown ×

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