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US: Biden's team lays out inauguration plans as Trump impeachment looms 'I am not afraid': US, EU urge Russia to release Putin critic Navalny China reports 109 

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

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

<p>Days after the Capitol riots, the outgoing <strong>US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;</strong>has declared a state of emergency in Washington to safeguard the city till the President-elect <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden's</a> inauguration ceremony is completed.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Biden took the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNtech coronavirus vaccine, three weeks after the first dose. On the other hand, the <strong>UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson</strong> said the UK is in a race against time to roll out coronavirus <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine">vaccines</a> as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a> related deaths continue to rise and hospitals run out of oxygen.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ahead-of-bidens-inauguration-trump-approves-emergency-declaration-for-washington-356146">Ahead of Biden's inauguration, Trump approves emergency declaration for Washington</a></p>

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<p>The outgoing US President Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency in Washington a few days after his supporters marched into the Capitol building to destroy government property and protest against the US election results.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ahead-of-bidens-inauguration-netanyahu-authorises-new-israeli-settlements-in-west-bank-356139">PM Netanyahu authorises new Israeli settlements in West Bank</a></p>

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<p>The&nbsp;Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed authorities to approve construction of 800 new homes for Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-gets-second-dose-of-pfizer-biontechs-coronavirus-vaccine-356132">Joe Biden gets second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine</a></p>

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<p>"Folks, I just received the second dose of my COVID-19 vaccine — and just like the first dose, it was safe, quick, and painless," he assured everyone on Twitter.</p>

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Days after the Capitol riots, the outgoing US President Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency in Washington to safeguard the city till the President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony is completed.

Days after the Capitol riots, the outgoing US President Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency in Washington to safeguard the city till the President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration ceremony is completed. Meanwhile, Biden took the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNtech coronavirus vaccine, three weeks after the first dose. On the other hand, the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK is in a race against time to roll out coronavirus vaccines as COVID-19 related deaths continue to rise and hospitals run out of oxygen. Click on headlines to read more Ahead of Biden's inauguration, Trump approves emergency declaration for Washington The outgoing US President Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency in Washington a few days after his supporters marched into the Capitol building to destroy government property and protest against the US election results. PM Netanyahu authorises new Israeli settlements in West Bank The Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu directed authorities to approve construction of 800 new homes for Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank. Joe Biden gets second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech's coronavirus vaccine "Folks, I just received the second dose of my COVID-19 vaccine — and just like the first dose, it was safe, quick, and painless," he assured everyone on Twitter. Boris Johnson: Race against time to roll out Coronavirus vaccine Chinese firms barred from complying with US sanctions

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<p>US Democrats are preparing to impeach outgoing President <strong>Donald Trump</strong> after the violence at Capitol Hill last week. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will move a resolution to impeach the current US president.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, as the coronavirus pandemic continued to surge in Europe, several governments including France, Germany and Spain have ramped up their <strong>vaccination </strong>drive in a bit to contain the virus amid growing criticism over the slow pace of inoculation.</p>

<p>In North Korea, <strong>Kim Jong-Un </strong>has assumed the title of "general secretary" a title held by his late father in a move widely seen to bolster his authority. The KCNA news agency said that the move received "stormy applause" during the congress on Sunday.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-house-democrats-plan-vote-on-monday-for-removing-trump-over-capitol-riots-355859"><strong>US House Democrats plan vote on Monday for removing Trump over Capitol riots</strong></a></p>

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<p>Five people had died in the rampage through the seat of government by Trump's backers after a fiery speech denouncing the November 3 election results by the Republican president.</p>

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<p>Britain has been vaccinating 200,000 people per day as German Chancellor&nbsp;<strong>Angela Merkel</strong>&nbsp;warned that "the coming weeks will be the hardest phase of the pandemic".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/in-move-to-bolster-authority-north-korea-leader-kim-jong-un-assumes-late-fathers-title-355867">In move to bolster authority, Kim Jong-Un assumes late father's title</a></p>

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<p>North Korea's state media said that the &nbsp;Workers' Party had adopted a resolution to elect its leader&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-pledges-to-strengthen-defence-capabilities-at-rare-party-congress-354970">Kim Jong-Un&nbsp;</a>as "general secretary"</p>

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US Democrats are preparing to impeach outgoing President Donald Trump after the violence at Capitol Hill last week. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will move a resolution to impeach the current US president.

US Democrats are preparing to impeach outgoing President Donald Trump after the violence at Capitol Hill last week. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she will move a resolution to impeach the current US president. Meanwhile, as the coronavirus pandemic continued to surge in Europe, several governments including France, Germany and Spain have ramped up their vaccination drive in a bit to contain the virus amid growing criticism over the slow pace of inoculation. In North Korea, Kim Jong-Un has assumed the title of "general secretary" a title held by his late father in a move widely seen to bolster his authority. The KCNA news agency said that the move received "stormy applause" during the congress on Sunday. Click on headlines to read more US House Democrats plan vote on Monday for removing Trump over Capitol riots Five people had died in the rampage through the seat of government by Trump's backers after a fiery speech denouncing the November 3 election results by the Republican president. Europe ramps up vaccination drive amid surge in cases Britain has been vaccinating 200,000 people per day as German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned that "the coming weeks will be the hardest phase of the pandemic". In move to bolster authority, Kim Jong-Un assumes late father's title North Korea's state media said that the Workers' Party had adopted a resolution to elect its leader Kim Jong-Un as "general secretary" Watch: Josef Stalin themed Moscow Doner shop faces backlash Watch:

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<p>The outgoing President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;has now made a comeback on his favourite social media platform Twitter and has openly acknowledged his rival President-elect <strong>Joe Biden's win</strong> in the recently concluded&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/us-election">US elections 2020</a>. Following the riots at the US Capitol, the President-elect <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;also accused the Trump administration of not treating the <strong>Capitol </strong>rioters the same way in which the <strong>Black Lives Matter</strong> demonstrators were treated. Meanwhile, the students of Bogazici University in Istanbul are up in arms against Turkish President <strong>Erdogan</strong>.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/after-various-bans-donald-trump-makes-a-comeback-on-twitter-355250" hreflang="en">After various bans, Donald trump makes a comeback on Twitter</a></p>

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<p>Donald Trump also sent out a message hinting that he has finally conceded, and requested his supporters to stop rioting and face the truth of his defeat.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/black-lives-matter-protestors-would-have-been-treated-differently-biden-on-police-response-during-capitol-seize-355245" hreflang="en">'Black Lives Matter' protestors would have been treated differently: Biden on police response during Capitol seize</a></p>

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<p>President-elect <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a> tweeted Thursday that the rioters who stormed the Capitol Wednesday would have been treated “very differently” than Black Lives Matter protesters.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sets-new-record-with-nearly-4000-covid-deaths-in-one-day-355251" hreflang="en">US sets new record with nearly 4,000 Covid deaths in one day</a></p>

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<p>The 3,998 deaths were recorded over the 24 hour period ending at 8:30 pm local time (0130 GMT Friday), during which the US notched 265,246 new infections.</p>

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The outgoing President Donald Trump has now made a comeback on his favourite social media platform Twitter and has openly acknowledged his rival President-elect Joe Biden's win in the recently concluded US elections 2020.

The outgoing President Donald Trump has now made a comeback on his favourite social media platform Twitter and has openly acknowledged his rival President-elect Joe Biden's win in the recently concluded US elections 2020. Following the riots at the US Capitol, the President-elect Joe Biden also accused the Trump administration of not treating the Capitol rioters the same way in which the Black Lives Matter demonstrators were treated. Meanwhile, the students of Bogazici University in Istanbul are up in arms against Turkish President Erdogan. Click on headlines to read more After various bans, Donald trump makes a comeback on Twitter Donald Trump also sent out a message hinting that he has finally conceded, and requested his supporters to stop rioting and face the truth of his defeat. 'Black Lives Matter' protestors would have been treated differently: Biden on police response during Capitol seize President-elect Joe Biden tweeted Thursday that the rioters who stormed the Capitol Wednesday would have been treated “very differently” than Black Lives Matter protesters. US sets new record with nearly 4,000 Covid deaths in one day The 3,998 deaths were recorded over the 24 hour period ending at 8:30 pm local time (0130 GMT Friday), during which the US notched 265,246 new infections. Gravitas: Turkish students protest against Erdogan × Gravitas: Did a French military operation kill innocent civilians? ×

Morning news brief: Donald Trump back on Twitter, Turkish students protest, and more

<p>Amid rising coronavirus cases,&nbsp;England will go back into a full national coronavirus lockdown, with schools closed and people required to stay at home until at least mid-February. On the other hand, North Korea has submitted the application with the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations(GAVI).</p>

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<p>North Korea was among a group of developing countries that requested shipments of COVID-19 vaccines, despite declaring itself free of the virus, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/england-goes-into-lockdown-again-as-new-coronavirus-strain-cases-surge-354484"><strong>England goes into lockdown again as new coronavirus strain cases surge</strong></a><br />
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<p>Nearly 56 million people in England will return to a full coronavirus lockdown, possibly until mid-February, to try to cut spiralling infection rates, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nuclear-extortion-us-denounces-irans-plan-to-step-up-uranium-enrichment-354488"><strong>'Nuclear extortion': US denounces Iran's plan to step up uranium enrichment</strong></a><br />
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<p>The United States on Monday denounced Iran's plan to step up uranium enrichment as "nuclear extortion," breaching a 2015 nuclear pact with major powers and possibly complicating efforts by US President-elect Joe Biden to rejoin the deal.<br />
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Amid rising coronavirus cases, England will go back into a full national coronavirus lockdown, with schools closed and people required to stay at home until at least mid-February.

Amid rising coronavirus cases, England will go back into a full national coronavirus lockdown, with schools closed and people required to stay at home until at least mid-February. On the other hand, North Korea has submitted the application with the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunizations(GAVI). Click on headlines to read more After months of claiming to have no cases, North Korea requests Covid vaccine North Korea was among a group of developing countries that requested shipments of COVID-19 vaccines, despite declaring itself free of the virus, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday. England goes into lockdown again as new coronavirus strain cases surge Nearly 56 million people in England will return to a full coronavirus lockdown, possibly until mid-February, to try to cut spiralling infection rates, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday. 'Nuclear extortion': US denounces Iran's plan to step up uranium enrichment The United States on Monday denounced Iran's plan to step up uranium enrichment as "nuclear extortion," breaching a 2015 nuclear pact with major powers and possibly complicating efforts by US President-elect Joe Biden to rejoin the deal.

Morning news brief: UK goes into lockdown, North Korea requests vaccine, and more

<p>The outgoing&nbsp;US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;has come under scrutiny after a leaked audio tape has revealed he warned the Georgia state leader to 'find votes' for him and overturn his defeat against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>. He has also accused Anthony Fauci and health officials of exaggerating <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">COVID-19</a> tally. On the other hand, <strong>Nancy Pelosi </strong>has been re-elected as the&nbsp;US Speaker of the House with slim majority.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trumps-leaked-audio-tape-reveals-he-wanted-to-find-votes-to-win-us-election-354264" hreflang="en">Donald Trump's leaked audio tape reveals he wanted to 'find' votes</a></p>

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<p>Local US media has released an audiotape on Sunday in which Trump can be heard pressurising Georgia's secretary of state to "find" enough votes for him to overturn his dreaded defeat in the elections against the President-elect Joe Biden.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-aircraft-carrier-nimitz-to-remain-in-gulf-as-threat-of-conflict-with-iran-looms-354271">US aircraft carrier Nimitz to remain in Gulf amid threat of conflict with Iran</a></p>

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<p>United States aircraft carrier USS Nimitz will stay in the Gulf in view of the ''recent threats'' put forward by Iran, the Pentagon announced on Sunday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/when-in-doubt-call-it-covid-trump-accuses-exaggeration-of-tally-fauci-reacts-354280" hreflang="en">'When in doubt, call it Covid': Trump accuses 'exaggeration' of tally</a></p>

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<p>The outgoing US President Donald Trump has once again accused the states and the top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci of exaggerating the coronavirus cases and death tally in the country.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/democrat-nancy-pelosi-wins-re-election-as-us-speaker-of-the-house-with-slim-majority-354275">Pelosi wins re-election as US Speaker of the House with slim majority</a></p>

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<p>Pelosi was reinstated after the House voted 216-209 after Democrats lost 11 seats in the November elections to command a narrower 222-212 majority.</p>

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The outgoing US President Donald Trump has come under scrutiny after a leaked audio tape has revealed he warned the Georgia state leader to 'find votes' for him and overturn his defeat against Joe Biden.

The outgoing US President Donald Trump has come under scrutiny after a leaked audio tape has revealed he warned the Georgia state leader to 'find votes' for him and overturn his defeat against Joe Biden. He has also accused Anthony Fauci and health officials of exaggerating COVID-19 tally. On the other hand, Nancy Pelosi has been re-elected as the US Speaker of the House with slim majority. Click on headlines to read more Donald Trump's leaked audio tape reveals he wanted to 'find' votes Local US media has released an audiotape on Sunday in which Trump can be heard pressurising Georgia's secretary of state to "find" enough votes for him to overturn his dreaded defeat in the elections against the President-elect Joe Biden. US aircraft carrier Nimitz to remain in Gulf amid threat of conflict with Iran United States aircraft carrier USS Nimitz will stay in the Gulf in view of the ''recent threats'' put forward by Iran, the Pentagon announced on Sunday. 'When in doubt, call it Covid': Trump accuses 'exaggeration' of tally The outgoing US President Donald Trump has once again accused the states and the top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci of exaggerating the coronavirus cases and death tally in the country. Pelosi wins re-election as US Speaker of the House with slim majority Pelosi was reinstated after the House voted 216-209 after Democrats lost 11 seats in the November elections to command a narrower 222-212 majority. Japan: Tokyo governor calls for state of emergency as cases surge in the country ×

Morning news brief: Trump's leaked audio tape, Pelosi re-elected as Speaker, and more

<p>As the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus"><strong>COVID-19 cases </strong></a>cross 277,000 mark in the US in the past 24 hours, the top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci&nbsp;has denied following the UK's decision to delay the second dose of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus-vaccine"><strong>COVID-19 vaccine</strong></a>. The UK, in the meantime, has successfully passed orders to abolish the tampon tax after the <strong>Brexit </strong>deal was finalised.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-sets-a-new-record-marks-277000-covid-cases-in-24-hours-354101" hreflang="en">US sets a new record, marks 277,000 Covid cases in 24 hours</a></p>

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<p>The US is the hardest-hit country in the world by the pandemic with 20.4 million cases overall and just under 350,000 deaths.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/post-brexit-uk-abolishes-tampon-tax-354107">Post Brexit, UK abolishes ‘tampon tax’</a></p>

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<p>The UK has abolished the widely unpopular “tampon tax” -- effectively eliminating sales taxes on women's sanitary products.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ted-cruz-and-other-us-senators-plan-to-oppose-joe-bidens-certification-354102">Ted Cruz and other US senators plan to oppose Joe Biden's certification</a></p>

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<p>The veteran US lawmaker Ted Cruz and a few others have declared they would not be willing to vote next week to certify the President-elect Joe Biden's US election 2020 win.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/anthony-fauci-denies-following-uks-decision-to-delay-covid-19-vaccines-second-dose-354113" hreflang="en">Fauci denies following UK's decision to delay COVID-19 vaccine's second dose</a></p>

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<p>This clarification from Fauci has come after it was reported by the local media that the UK government will be prioritsing giving the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to people in the high-risk groups and administer the second dose after 12 weeks.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/demonstrations-held-across-iran-iraq-on-soleimanis-first-death-anniversary-354105" hreflang="en">Demonstrations held across Iran &amp; Iraq on Soleimani's first death anniversary</a></p>

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As the COVID-19 cases cross 277,000 mark in the US in the past 24 hours, the top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci has denied following the UK's decision to delay the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

As the COVID-19 cases cross 277,000 mark in the US in the past 24 hours, the top US infectious disease expert Anthony Fauci has denied following the UK's decision to delay the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The UK, in the meantime, has successfully passed orders to abolish the tampon tax after the Brexit deal was finalised. Click on headlines to read more US sets a new record, marks 277,000 Covid cases in 24 hours The US is the hardest-hit country in the world by the pandemic with 20.4 million cases overall and just under 350,000 deaths. Post Brexit, UK abolishes ‘tampon tax’ The UK has abolished the widely unpopular “tampon tax” -- effectively eliminating sales taxes on women's sanitary products. Ted Cruz and other US senators plan to oppose Joe Biden's certification The veteran US lawmaker Ted Cruz and a few others have declared they would not be willing to vote next week to certify the President-elect Joe Biden's US election 2020 win. Fauci denies following UK's decision to delay COVID-19 vaccine's second dose This clarification from Fauci has come after it was reported by the local media that the UK government will be prioritsing giving the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to people in the high-risk groups and administer the second dose after 12 weeks. Demonstrations held across Iran & Iraq on Soleimani's first death anniversary ×

Morning news brief: UK abolishes 'tampon tax', US crosses 277,000 COVID-19 cases, and more

<p>Iranian foreign minister Muhammad Jawad Zarif has accused the US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a> of attempting to fabricate a pretext to attack Iran. Even in the US, Trump is facing hard days as the Congress voted to&nbsp;override his veto of a sweeping defence bill. While the leaders are busy in passing and vetoing bills, the locals spent new year eve partying, resulting in the US crossing 20 million <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus">coronavirus</a> cases.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-congress-deals-trump-a-blow-overrides-veto-of-defence-bill-353944" hreflang="en">US Congress deals Trump a blow, overrides veto of defence bill</a></p>

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<p>US President Donald Trump suffered a stinging rebuke in the Senate in his last days in office with the Congress voting overwhelmingly to override his veto of a sweeping defence bill.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/astrazeneca-to-supply-2m-doses-of-covid-vaccine-every-week-in-uk-353948">AstraZeneca to supply 2M doses of Covid vaccine every week in UK</a></p>

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<p>About two million doses of COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca are set to be supplied every week by the middle of January in the United Kingdom.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-crosses-20-million-coronavirus-cases-on-new-year-353947">US crosses 20 million coronavirus cases on new year</a></p>

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<p>The death toll of the US crossed 346,000 on the first day of the new year in the country, making the US the worst-hit country by the coronavirus pandemic.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-rejects-latest-offer-of-talks-by-taiwan-353950">China rejects latest offer of talks by Taiwan</a></p>

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<p>Tensions have risen in recent months with China ramping up its military activities near the island, including on occasion flying fighter jets across the median line of the narrow Taiwan Strait, which usually serves as an unofficial buffer.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/irans-commander-vows-resistance-a-year-after-us-killing-of-soleimani-353963" hreflang="en">Iran's commander vows ‘resistance’ a year after US killing of Soleimani</a></p>

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Iranian foreign minister Muhammad Jawad Zarif has accused the US President Donald Trump of attempting to fabricate a pretext to attack Iran. Even in the US, Trump is facing hard days as the Congress voted to override his veto of a sweeping defence bill.

Iranian foreign minister Muhammad Jawad Zarif has accused the US President Donald Trump of attempting to fabricate a pretext to attack Iran. Even in the US, Trump is facing hard days as the Congress voted to override his veto of a sweeping defence bill. While the leaders are busy in passing and vetoing bills, the locals spent new year eve partying, resulting in the US crossing 20 million coronavirus cases. Click on headlines to read more US Congress deals Trump a blow, overrides veto of defence bill US President Donald Trump suffered a stinging rebuke in the Senate in his last days in office with the Congress voting overwhelmingly to override his veto of a sweeping defence bill. AstraZeneca to supply 2M doses of Covid vaccine every week in UK About two million doses of COVID-19 vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca are set to be supplied every week by the middle of January in the United Kingdom. US crosses 20 million coronavirus cases on new year The death toll of the US crossed 346,000 on the first day of the new year in the country, making the US the worst-hit country by the coronavirus pandemic. China rejects latest offer of talks by Taiwan Tensions have risen in recent months with China ramping up its military activities near the island, including on occasion flying fighter jets across the median line of the narrow Taiwan Strait, which usually serves as an unofficial buffer. Iran's commander vows ‘resistance’ a year after US killing of Soleimani ×

Morning news brief: Trump faces loss in defence bill, China rejects Taiwan's offer, and more

<p>After years of debates and discussions, the UK has formally quit the European Union single market. While the Uk was busy looking at the Big Ben striking the main 'golden hour', the outgoing US President Donald Trump has extended the immigration ban despite constant protests from the US business groups. Meanwhile, a report has revealed that the US blocked $63 million in funds of designated terrorist groups, including Pakistan-based outfits, in 2019 as part of its crackdown on foreign terrorist organisations.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-formally-quits-eu-single-market-in-new-year-climax-to-brexit-353702" hreflang="en">UK formally quits EU single market in New Year climax to Brexit</a></p>

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<p>Prime Minister Boris Johnson described it as an "amazing moment" for the country and played up his upbeat narrative of a "Global Britain" unshackled from rules set in Brussels.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kim-jong-un-sends-north-koreans-rare-new-years-cards-thanks-them-353713">Kim Jong-un sends North Koreans rare New Year's cards, thanks them</a></p>

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<p>Kim usually gives a televised speech on January 1, but he is widely expected to skip the speech this year since he will address the country's first ruling party congress in five years sometime in early January.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-extends-immigration-bans-despite-opposition-from-us-business-groups-353706" hreflang="en">Trump extends immigration bans despite opposition from US business groups</a></p>

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<p>The bans, which were issued in April and June, were set to expire on December 31 but will be extended until March 31, 2021, the latest in a series of last-gasp immigration moves by the outgoing Trump administration.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-blocks-63-million-in-funds-of-global-terrorist-groups-in-2019-report-353708" hreflang="en">US blocks $63 million in funds of global terrorist groups in 2019: Report</a></p>

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<p>The report released by the US Department of Treasury on Thursday states the US blocked USD 342,000 in funds of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), USD 1,725 of the Jaish-e Mohammed (JeM) and USD 45,798 of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen-al-Islami.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-angry-mob-attacks-and-sets-fire-to-hindu-temple-in-pakistan-353697" hreflang="en">Gravitas: Angry mob attacks and sets fire to Hindu temple in Pakistan</a></p>

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After years of debates and discussions, the UK has formally quit the European Union single market. While the Uk was busy looking at the Big Ben striking the main 'golden hour', the outgoing US President Donald Trump has extended the immigration ban despite constant protests from the US business groups.

After years of debates and discussions, the UK has formally quit the European Union single market. While the Uk was busy looking at the Big Ben striking the main 'golden hour', the outgoing US President Donald Trump has extended the immigration ban despite constant protests from the US business groups. Meanwhile, a report has revealed that the US blocked $63 million in funds of designated terrorist groups, including Pakistan-based outfits, in 2019 as part of its crackdown on foreign terrorist organisations. Click on headlines to read more UK formally quits EU single market in New Year climax to Brexit Prime Minister Boris Johnson described it as an "amazing moment" for the country and played up his upbeat narrative of a "Global Britain" unshackled from rules set in Brussels. Kim Jong-un sends North Koreans rare New Year's cards, thanks them Kim usually gives a televised speech on January 1, but he is widely expected to skip the speech this year since he will address the country's first ruling party congress in five years sometime in early January. Trump extends immigration bans despite opposition from US business groups The bans, which were issued in April and June, were set to expire on December 31 but will be extended until March 31, 2021, the latest in a series of last-gasp immigration moves by the outgoing Trump administration. US blocks $63 million in funds of global terrorist groups in 2019: Report The report released by the US Department of Treasury on Thursday states the US blocked USD 342,000 in funds of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), USD 1,725 of the Jaish-e Mohammed (JeM) and USD 45,798 of the Harkat-ul-Mujahideen-al-Islami. Gravitas: Angry mob attacks and sets fire to Hindu temple in Pakistan ×

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<p>The&nbsp;outgoing US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;lost yet another legal battle in the state of Arizona and Wisconsin against the President-elect&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;in which he had accused the states and Biden of voter fraud and manipulation. The states declared transparent electoral process in the recently held&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/us-election">US elections</a>. His close advisor of the COVID-19 taskforce, Scott Atlas, resigned amid a surge in the coronavirus cases in the US. While the US is struggling to form leadership, Iran&nbsp;has accused Israel for using electronic devices to remotely kill their countries top nuclear scientist <strong>Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.</strong></p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-wins-arizona-wisconsin-donald-trump-alleges-corruption-346581" hreflang="en">Joe Biden wins Arizona, Wisconsin; Donald Trump alleges corruption</a></p>

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<p>'WOW, total election corruption in Arizona. Hearing on now!,' Donald Trump tweeted after Biden's win in Wisconsin and Arizona.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/moderna-to-request-us-and-european-regulators-for-emergency-covid-19-vaccine-346574" hreflang="en">Moderna to request US and European regulators for emergency COVID-19 vaccine</a></p>

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<p>Moderna will also submit an application for Conditional Marketing Authorisation (CMA) with the European Medicines Agency (EMA).</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trumps-close-advisor-scott-atlas-resigns-from-covid-19-taskforce-346573" hreflang="en">Donald Trump's close advisor, Scott Atlas, resigns from COVID-19 taskforce</a></p>

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<p>Scott Atlas, Donald Trump's advisor, had asked people to 'rise up' against lockdowns and other coronavirus measures.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/azerbaijani-forces-enter-last-district-handed-over-by-armenia-346588">Azerbaijani forces enter last district handed over by Armenia</a></p>

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<p>Azerbaijan's defence ministry released a video showing a tank flying an Azerbaijani flag leading a column of trucks into the Lachin district.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/iran-says-israel-used-electronic-devices-to-remotely-kill-nuclear-scientist-346586">Iran says Israel used electronic devices to remotely kill nuclear scientist</a></p>

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The outgoing US President Donald Trump lost yet another legal battle in the state of Arizona and Wisconsin against the President-elect Joe Biden in which he had accused the states and Biden of voter fraud and manipulation.

The outgoing US President Donald Trump lost yet another legal battle in the state of Arizona and Wisconsin against the President-elect Joe Biden in which he had accused the states and Biden of voter fraud and manipulation. The states declared transparent electoral process in the recently held US elections. His close advisor of the COVID-19 taskforce, Scott Atlas, resigned amid a surge in the coronavirus cases in the US. While the US is struggling to form leadership, Iran has accused Israel for using electronic devices to remotely kill their countries top nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh. Click on the headlines to read more. Joe Biden wins Arizona, Wisconsin; Donald Trump alleges corruption 'WOW, total election corruption in Arizona. Hearing on now!,' Donald Trump tweeted after Biden's win in Wisconsin and Arizona. Moderna to request US and European regulators for emergency COVID-19 vaccine Moderna will also submit an application for Conditional Marketing Authorisation (CMA) with the European Medicines Agency (EMA). Donald Trump's close advisor, Scott Atlas, resigns from COVID-19 taskforce Scott Atlas, Donald Trump's advisor, had asked people to 'rise up' against lockdowns and other coronavirus measures. Azerbaijani forces enter last district handed over by Armenia Azerbaijan's defence ministry released a video showing a tank flying an Azerbaijani flag leading a column of trucks into the Lachin district. Iran says Israel used electronic devices to remotely kill nuclear scientist ×

Morning news brief: Trump's legal loss, Iran accuses Israel of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh's death and more

<p>Lending support to&nbsp;the outgoing US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro alleged voter fraud in the&nbsp;recently held&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/us-election">US elections</a>. The allegations were made to&nbsp;support his argument against the electronic voting system that will be used in the 2022 Brazilian presidential elections. Meanwhile, in the US, the&nbsp;President-elect&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>&nbsp;and the Vice President-elect&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/kamala-harris">Kamala Harris</a>&nbsp;appointed the first all-female communications team in the history of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/the-white-house">White House</a>.&nbsp;The duo has also nominated&nbsp;Indian-American Neera Tanden as budget chief.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/brazilian-president-jair-bolsonaro-alleges-lot-of-fraud-in-us-election-2020-346316" hreflang="en">Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro alleges 'lot of fraud' in US election 2020</a></p>

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<p>Bolsonaro made allegations simply to support his argument against the electronic voting system that will be used in the 2022 Brazilian presidential elections.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-appoints-white-houses-first-all-female-communication-team-346323">Joe Biden appoints White House's first all-female communication team</a></p>

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<p>The women will start working in the office after Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are sworn in for their positions on January 20.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/serum-institute-of-india-rejects-charges-by-covishield-volunteer-threatens-to-seek-rs-100-cr-damages-346324" hreflang="en">Serum Institute of India rejects charges by ‘Covishield’ volunteer, threatens to seek Rs 100 cr damages</a></p>

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<p>Terming vaccine trial participant's claims as "malicious and misconceived in nature" the Pune-based pharma giant claimed that "there is absolutely no correlation with the vaccine trial and the medical condition of the volunteer".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-to-nominate-indian-american-neera-tanden-as-budget-chief-report-346315">Joe Biden to nominate Indian-American Neera Tanden as budget chief: Report&nbsp;</a></p>

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<p>If confirmed by the United States Senate, Tanden (50) would be the first woman of color to head the influential Office of Management and Budget at the White House.&nbsp;</p>

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Lending support to the outgoing US President Donald Trump, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro alleged voter fraud in the recently held US elections. The allegations were made to support his argument against the electronic voting system that will be used in the 2022 Brazilian presidential elections.

Lending support to the outgoing US President Donald Trump, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro alleged voter fraud in the recently held US elections. The allegations were made to support his argument against the electronic voting system that will be used in the 2022 Brazilian presidential elections. Meanwhile, in the US, the President-elect Joe Biden and the Vice President-elect Kamala Harris appointed the first all-female communications team in the history of White House. The duo has also nominated Indian-American Neera Tanden as budget chief. Click on the headlines to read more. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro alleges 'lot of fraud' in US election 2020 Bolsonaro made allegations simply to support his argument against the electronic voting system that will be used in the 2022 Brazilian presidential elections. Joe Biden appoints White House's first all-female communication team The women will start working in the office after Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are sworn in for their positions on January 20. Serum Institute of India rejects charges by ‘Covishield’ volunteer, threatens to seek Rs 100 cr damages Terming vaccine trial participant's claims as "malicious and misconceived in nature" the Pune-based pharma giant claimed that "there is absolutely no correlation with the vaccine trial and the medical condition of the volunteer". Joe Biden to nominate Indian-American Neera Tanden as budget chief: Report If confirmed by the United States Senate, Tanden (50) would be the first woman of color to head the influential Office of Management and Budget at the White House. At least 110 dead in Nigeria after suspected Boko Haram attack ×

Morning news brief: Covishield sues volunteer, Bolsonaro alleges US election voter fraud and more

<p>The outgoing US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;has lost yet another battle in the&nbsp;recently-held&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/us-election">US elections</a>&nbsp;as the&nbsp;Pennsylvania's highest court&nbsp;dismissed both claims in a unanimous decision. Meanwhile, Trump-ally from Israel,&nbsp;<strong>Benjamin Netanyahu</strong>, is struggling to receive support in his home country as thousands of Israelis gathered, yet again, outside his official residence demanding his resignation due to mishandling of the novel coronavirus, The UK, too, has been caught in the fire shots of mishandling coronavirus as nearly 1,300 people were given a wrong 'positive' report of <strong>COVID-19</strong> due to a technical error in the Test and Trace system.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-loses-another-election-court-challenge-legal-defeats-pile-up-346148" hreflang="en">Trump loses another election court challenge; legal defeats pile up</a></p>

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<p>Pennsylvania's highest court has dismissed another legal challenge to the US election by supporters of President Donald Trump by throwing out a lower court's order.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-nearly-1300-people-wrongfully-given-positive-results-for-covid-19-346132">UK: Nearly 1,300 people wrongfully given positive results for COVID-19</a></p>

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<p>The error happened as a laboratory experienced an error in the government's NHS Test and Trace system.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-confirms-this-years-first-case-of-bird-flu-among-poultry-346131">South Korea confirms this year's first case of bird flu among poultry</a></p>

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<p>The national alert level over the spread of bird flu has been raised to a "serious hazard."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/thousands-rally-outside-israel-pm-benjamin-netanyahus-residence-346149" hreflang="en">Thousands rally outside Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu's residence</a></p>

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<p>The protestors marched demanding his resignation following allegations of corruption and badly handled pandemic lockdowns.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/ethiopia-declares-victory-as-army-takes-control-over-tigray-capital-346144">Ethiopia declares victory as army takes control over Tigray capital</a></p>

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The outgoing US President Donald Trump has lost yet another battle in the recently-held US elections as the Pennsylvania's highest court dismissed both claims in a unanimous decision.

The outgoing US President Donald Trump has lost yet another battle in the recently-held US elections as the Pennsylvania's highest court dismissed both claims in a unanimous decision. Meanwhile, Trump-ally from Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, is struggling to receive support in his home country as thousands of Israelis gathered, yet again, outside his official residence demanding his resignation due to mishandling of the novel coronavirus, The UK, too, has been caught in the fire shots of mishandling coronavirus as nearly 1,300 people were given a wrong 'positive' report of COVID-19 due to a technical error in the Test and Trace system. Click on headlines to read more. Trump loses another election court challenge; legal defeats pile up Pennsylvania's highest court has dismissed another legal challenge to the US election by supporters of President Donald Trump by throwing out a lower court's order. UK: Nearly 1,300 people wrongfully given positive results for COVID-19 The error happened as a laboratory experienced an error in the government's NHS Test and Trace system. South Korea confirms this year's first case of bird flu among poultry The national alert level over the spread of bird flu has been raised to a "serious hazard." Thousands rally outside Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu's residence The protestors marched demanding his resignation following allegations of corruption and badly handled pandemic lockdowns. Ethiopia declares victory as army takes control over Tigray capital ×

Morning news brief: Donald Trump loses another legal case, SKorea confirms bird flu case and more

<p>The outgoing US President&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a>&nbsp;has hinted towards accepting his defeat in the recently-conducted&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/us-election">US elections</a>&nbsp;against&nbsp;the President-elect&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a>. The Biden-Harris&nbsp;Transition Executive Director Yohannes Abraham also announced the formal start of the transition process between the two administrations. Meanwhile, China has launched its first unmanned spacecraft to the moon to bring back lunar rocks — making it the first country in nearly four decades to do so. Taregetting China's ill-treatment of the minority groups, Pope Francis&nbsp;referred to Muslim Uighurs in China as a “persecuted” community.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/do-what-needs-to-be-done-trump-clears-the-way-for-bidens-transition-344983">‘Do what needs to be done’: Trump clears the way for Biden's transition</a></p>

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<p>Trump said he directed Murphy and his administration to “follow the protocols,” which will open up federal funds for use by Biden’s transition team and allow him to receive daily intelligence briefings.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-launches-first-unmanned-spacecraft-to-moon-to-collect-lunar-rocks-344985">China launches first unmanned spacecraft to moon to collect lunar rocks</a></p>

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<p>The aim of the mission is to bring back lunar rocks and soil so that the scientists can learn about the Moon's origins, formation and volcanic activity on the lunar surface.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/uk-might-pull-british-judges-out-of-hong-kongs-highest-court-344986">UK might pull British judges out of Hong Kong's highest court</a></p>

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<p>British Foreign Secretary on Monday claimed that this could happen due to China breaking its international obligations in Hong Kong.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pope-francis-refers-to-uighur-muslims-as-a-persecuted-group-for-the-first-time-345000">Pope Francis refers to Uighur Muslims as a 'persecuted' group for the first time</a></p>

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<p>In a new book titled “Let Us Dream: The Path to A Better Future”, Francis also urged world governments to set up a universal minimum wage.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/saudi-denies-reports-of-talks-between-crown-prince-salman-and-netanyahu-344999">Saudi denies reports of talks between Crown Prince Salman and Netanyahu</a></p>

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The outgoing US President Donald Trump has hinted towards accepting his defeat in the recently-conducted US elections against the President-elect Joe Biden. The Biden-Harris Transition Executive Director Yohannes Abraham also announced the formal start of the transition process between the two administrations.

The outgoing US President Donald Trump has hinted towards accepting his defeat in the recently-conducted US elections against the President-elect Joe Biden. The Biden-Harris Transition Executive Director Yohannes Abraham also announced the formal start of the transition process between the two administrations. Meanwhile, China has launched its first unmanned spacecraft to the moon to bring back lunar rocks — making it the first country in nearly four decades to do so. Taregetting China's ill-treatment of the minority groups, Pope Francis referred to Muslim Uighurs in China as a “persecuted” community. Click on headlines to read more ‘Do what needs to be done’: Trump clears the way for Biden's transition Trump said he directed Murphy and his administration to “follow the protocols,” which will open up federal funds for use by Biden’s transition team and allow him to receive daily intelligence briefings. China launches first unmanned spacecraft to moon to collect lunar rocks The aim of the mission is to bring back lunar rocks and soil so that the scientists can learn about the Moon's origins, formation and volcanic activity on the lunar surface. UK might pull British judges out of Hong Kong's highest court British Foreign Secretary on Monday claimed that this could happen due to China breaking its international obligations in Hong Kong. Pope Francis refers to Uighur Muslims as a 'persecuted' group for the first time In a new book titled “Let Us Dream: The Path to A Better Future”, Francis also urged world governments to set up a universal minimum wage. Saudi denies reports of talks between Crown Prince Salman and Netanyahu ×

Morning news brief: Donald Trump accepts defeat, Pope calls out China and more

<p>The outgoing President&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a></strong>&nbsp;is in headlines again as his campaign has disavowed attorney Sidney Powell, who as part of its post-election legal team has pushed some of the most extreme conspiracy theories around the vote. His Democratic opponent&nbsp;<strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a></strong>&nbsp;is also not out of waters completely as one&nbsp;of China’s top political scientists, Zheng Yongnian has said that China must drop its illusion that its relations with the<strong> United States</strong> will automatically improve under President-elect Joe Biden's administration. Meanwhile, pro-democracy activist <strong>Joshua Wong </strong>is set to plead guilty in the trial today where he is being prosecuted for participating in protests against <strong>China</strong> last year.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-campaign-cuts-ties-with-lawyer-sidney-powell-who-made-voter-fraud-claims-344754">Trump campaign cuts ties with lawyer Sidney Powell who made voter fraud claims</a></p>

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<p>'She is not a member of the Trump Legal Team. She is also not a lawyer for the president in his personal capacity,'&nbsp;Giuliani and Ellis said in their statement.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joshua-wong-ready-to-plead-guilty-and-face-jail-trial-to-take-place-today-344746">Joshua Wong ready to plead guilty and face jail; trial to take place today</a></p>

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<p>He was arrested a few weeks ago for 'participating in an unauthorised assembly on Oct 5 last year'. He will now be facing a trial on Monday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-is-a-very-weak-president-could-start-wars-chinas-top-political-scientist-344762" hreflang="en">Joe Biden is a very weak President, could start wars: China’s top political scientist</a></p>

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<p>Zheng, a Chinese government advisor has said that Beijing should be prepared for a tough stance from Washington.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/people-in-mexico-get-free-rapid-covid-19-tests-344701">People in Mexico get free rapid covid-19 tests</a></p>

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The outgoing President Donald Trump is in headlines again as his campaign has disavowed attorney Sidney Powell, who as part of its post-election legal team has pushed some of the most extreme conspiracy theories around the vote.

The outgoing President Donald Trump is in headlines again as his campaign has disavowed attorney Sidney Powell, who as part of its post-election legal team has pushed some of the most extreme conspiracy theories around the vote. His Democratic opponent Joe Biden is also not out of waters completely as one of China’s top political scientists, Zheng Yongnian has said that China must drop its illusion that its relations with the United States will automatically improve under President-elect Joe Biden's administration. Meanwhile, pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong is set to plead guilty in the trial today where he is being prosecuted for participating in protests against China last year. Trump campaign cuts ties with lawyer Sidney Powell who made voter fraud claims 'She is not a member of the Trump Legal Team. She is also not a lawyer for the president in his personal capacity,' Giuliani and Ellis said in their statement. Joshua Wong ready to plead guilty and face jail; trial to take place today He was arrested a few weeks ago for 'participating in an unauthorised assembly on Oct 5 last year'. He will now be facing a trial on Monday. Joe Biden is a very weak President, could start wars: China’s top political scientist Zheng, a Chinese government advisor has said that Beijing should be prepared for a tough stance from Washington. People in Mexico get free rapid covid-19 tests × Thailand: Frustration in students over lack of gender equality ×

Morning news brief: Trump disowns Sidney Powell, Joshua Wong to plead guilty and more

<p>The <strong>US President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">Donald Trump</a></strong>&nbsp;faced another defeat as&nbsp;a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by his campaign that sought to throw out millions of mail-in votes in <strong>Pennsylvania</strong>. Meanwhile, the US&nbsp;has issued an emergency approval for <strong>Regeneron</strong> Pharmaceuticals Inc's <strong>COVID-19 antibody therapy</strong> that Donald Trump says helped him fight <strong>coronavirus</strong>. While the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/the-white-house">White House</a>&nbsp;is busy with preparing for&nbsp;<strong>Joe Biden's&nbsp;</strong>swearing-in ceremony, it also opened its doors to welcome&nbsp;Lobsang Sangay, President of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), who became the first Tibetan leader to visit the White House in six decades.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-judge-dismisses-trump-election-lawsuit-in-pennsylvania-344586" hreflang="en">US judge dismisses Trump election lawsuit in Pennsylvania</a></p>

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<p>Trump and his allies have now won two election-related cases and lost 34, according to Democratic election lawyer Marc Elias.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/top-tibetan-leader-visits-white-house-for-the-first-time-in-six-decades-344591">Top Tibetan leader visits White House for the first time in six decades</a></p>

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<p>The head of the Tibetan government in exile visited the US White House for the first time in six decades.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-grants-emergency-use-authorisation-regeneron-covid-19-antibodies-344588">US grants emergency use authorisation Regeneron COVID-19 antibodies</a></p>

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<p>The authorisation was given on Saturday to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc's COVID-19 antibody therapy that Trump said helped cure him of the disease.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/dutch-journalist-gatecrashes-confidential-eu-virtual-meeting-344592">Dutch journalist gatecrashes confidential EU virtual meeting</a></p>

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<p>Daniel Verlaan was greeted with a panel of surprised, confused and shocked members.&nbsp;The chat room then erupted in laughter from various European leaders present in the meeting.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/thailand-school-students-demand-education-reform-344579">Thailand: School students demand education reform</a></p>

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The US President Donald Trump faced another defeat as a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by his campaign that sought to throw out millions of mail-in votes in Pennsylvania.

The US President Donald Trump faced another defeat as a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by his campaign that sought to throw out millions of mail-in votes in Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, the US has issued an emergency approval for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc's COVID-19 antibody therapy that Donald Trump says helped him fight coronavirus. While the White House is busy with preparing for Joe Biden's swearing-in ceremony, it also opened its doors to welcome Lobsang Sangay, President of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), who became the first Tibetan leader to visit the White House in six decades. US judge dismisses Trump election lawsuit in Pennsylvania Trump and his allies have now won two election-related cases and lost 34, according to Democratic election lawyer Marc Elias. Top Tibetan leader visits White House for the first time in six decades The head of the Tibetan government in exile visited the US White House for the first time in six decades. US grants emergency use authorisation Regeneron COVID-19 antibodies The authorisation was given on Saturday to Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc's COVID-19 antibody therapy that Trump said helped cure him of the disease. Dutch journalist gatecrashes confidential EU virtual meeting Daniel Verlaan was greeted with a panel of surprised, confused and shocked members. The chat room then erupted in laughter from various European leaders present in the meeting. Thailand: School students demand education reform ×

Morning news brief: US election results, green signal to Regeneron COVID-19 antibodies & more

<p>The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/donald-trump">US President's</a> son Donald Trump Jr. tested positive for the novel <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/coronavirus?page=1">coronavirus</a>&nbsp;on Friday, a month after his father&nbsp;and stepmother — <strong>Donald Trump and Melania Trump</strong> — recovered from the deadly virus.&nbsp;Trump administration's lawyer, <strong>Rudy Giuliani's</strong> son Andrew Giuliani, too, announced that he has tested positive on Friday morning. While the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/the-white-house">White House</a> was dealing with the news, a shooter opened fire in the Mayfair Mall in Wisconsin, injuring at least eight people. The shooter is still at large. Outside of the US, <strong>Mike Pompeo</strong> will be meeting the <strong>Taliban</strong> negotiators in Qatar a day after he became the first US official to visit the West Bank in<strong> Israel</strong>.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-jr-tests-positive-for-coronavirus-spokesman-344439">Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for coronavirus: Spokesman</a></p>

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<p>"He's been completely asymptomatic so far and is following all medically recommended COVID-19 guidelines," his spokesman said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/several-injured-after-shooting-at-mayfair-mall-in-us-suspect-at-large-344442" hreflang="en">Several injured after shooting at Mayfair Mall in US; suspect at large</a></p>

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<p>Close to eight people have been injured, as of now, but none of them have been reported to have any life-threatening injuries.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/yemen-in-imminent-danger-of-worlds-worst-famine-in-decades-warns-un-344441">Yemen in 'imminent danger' of world's worst famine in decades, warns UN</a></p>

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<p>The war-torn nation has suffered a five-year war between Iranian-backed Huthi rebels and government-backed by Saudi Arabia, the United States and other Western nations.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/mike-pompeo-to-meet-taliban-afghan-negotiators-in-doha-344444">Mike Pompeo to meet Taliban, Afghan negotiators in Doha</a></p>

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<p>US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will meet on Saturday Taliban and the Afghanistan negotiators of the intra-Afghan deal, the State Department said on Friday. &nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-is-ayman-al-zawahiri-dead-344435">Gravitas: Is Ayman Al-Zawahiri dead?</a></p>

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The US President's son Donald Trump Jr. tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Friday, a month after his father and stepmother — Donald Trump and Melania Trump — recovered from the deadly virus.

The US President's son Donald Trump Jr. tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Friday, a month after his father and stepmother — Donald Trump and Melania Trump — recovered from the deadly virus. Trump administration's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani's son Andrew Giuliani, too, announced that he has tested positive on Friday morning. While the White House was dealing with the news, a shooter opened fire in the Mayfair Mall in Wisconsin, injuring at least eight people. The shooter is still at large. Outside of the US, Mike Pompeo will be meeting the Taliban negotiators in Qatar a day after he became the first US official to visit the West Bank in Israel. Click on the headlines to read more. Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for coronavirus: Spokesman "He's been completely asymptomatic so far and is following all medically recommended COVID-19 guidelines," his spokesman said. Several injured after shooting at Mayfair Mall in US; suspect at large Close to eight people have been injured, as of now, but none of them have been reported to have any life-threatening injuries. Yemen in 'imminent danger' of world's worst famine in decades, warns UN The war-torn nation has suffered a five-year war between Iranian-backed Huthi rebels and government-backed by Saudi Arabia, the United States and other Western nations. Mike Pompeo to meet Taliban, Afghan negotiators in Doha US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will meet on Saturday Taliban and the Afghanistan negotiators of the intra-Afghan deal, the State Department said on Friday. Gravitas: Is Ayman Al-Zawahiri dead? ×

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<p>As various companies are fighting to become the first in the world to produce and distribute world's first COVID-19 vaccine, the coronavirus cases are on a constant rise in countries such as the US and India. US, on Tuesday, crossed a mark of 250,000 cases leading to closure of several schools and institutions in several states. While the US is fighting against the coronavirus and US election debacle, Australia has a new problem on their hands. A top official has claimed that he has evidence that Australian troops 'unlawfully killed' Afghanistan's civilians and prisoners.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-coronavirus-death-toll-crosses-250000-as-several-cities-shut-down-schools-343988">US coronavirus death toll crosses 250,000 as several cities shut down schools</a></p>

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<p>The US has now reported 250,029 fatalities, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University, the highest national death toll so far.</p>

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<p>The Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell said there is credible evidence that the Australian special forces broke rules and unlawfully killed civilians.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/we-are-watching-you-arizona-election-officer-receives-death-threats-after-us-election-results-343992">'We are watching you': Arizona election officer receives death threats after US election results</a></p>

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<p>Secretary of State Katie Hobbs claimed to have been receiving death threats for her family and her staff since the day Joe Biden was declared winner in the recently concluded elections.</p>

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As various companies are fighting to become the first in the world to produce and distribute world's first COVID-19 vaccine, the coronavirus cases are on a constant rise in countries such as the US and India.

As various companies are fighting to become the first in the world to produce and distribute world's first COVID-19 vaccine, the coronavirus cases are on a constant rise in countries such as the US and India. US, on Tuesday, crossed a mark of 250,000 cases leading to closure of several schools and institutions in several states. While the US is fighting against the coronavirus and US election debacle, Australia has a new problem on their hands. A top official has claimed that he has evidence that Australian troops 'unlawfully killed' Afghanistan's civilians and prisoners. Click on the headlines to read more. US coronavirus death toll crosses 250,000 as several cities shut down schools The US has now reported 250,029 fatalities, according to a tally by Johns Hopkins University, the highest national death toll so far. Australian troops 'unlawfully killed' 39 civilians and prisoners in Afghan The Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell said there is credible evidence that the Australian special forces broke rules and unlawfully killed civilians. 'We are watching you': Arizona election officer receives death threats after US election results Secretary of State Katie Hobbs claimed to have been receiving death threats for her family and her staff since the day Joe Biden was declared winner in the recently concluded elections. Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan imprisoned for reporting on COVID-19 outbreak × Israeli army claims attack in retaliation targets in Syria ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/north-korea-dubs-un-nuclear-watchdog-a-dancing-marionette-of-the-west-342519"><strong>North Korea dubs UN nuclear watchdog a 'dancing marionette of the West'</strong></a><br />
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<img src="https://cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/styles/story_page/public/2020/10/06/163281-untitled-design-65.jpg?itok=5LBXeGDa" />North Korea on Wednesday dubbed the global atomic watchdog "a marionette dancing to the tune of the West" rejecting its information about the country's nuclear programme as “grossly distorted” and based on “guesswork and fabrication.”</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-warns-china-of-additional-sanctions-for-flagrantly-violating-hong-kongs-autonomy-342516"><strong>US warns China of additional sanctions for 'flagrantly violating' Hong Kong's autonomy</strong></a></p>

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The United States on Wednesday warned of additional sanctions against China, which it said "flagrantly violated" Hong Kong's autonomy after the ousting of four pro-democracy lawmakers.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joe-biden-makes-first-white-house-appointment-names-klain-as-chief-of-staff-342522"><strong>Joe Biden makes first White House appointment, names Klain as Chief of Staff</strong></a></p>

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<p>US President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday announced that his longtime aide Ron Klain will be his White House Chief of Staff, thereby declaring his first White House personnel.<br />
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North Korea dubs UN nuclear watchdog a 'dancing marionette of the West' North Korea on Wednesday dubbed the global atomic watchdog "a marionette dancing to the tune of the West" rejecting its information about the country's nuclear programme as “grossly distorted” and based on “guesswork and fabrication.

North Korea dubs UN nuclear watchdog a 'dancing marionette of the West' North Korea on Wednesday dubbed the global atomic watchdog "a marionette dancing to the tune of the West" rejecting its information about the country's nuclear programme as “grossly distorted” and based on “guesswork and fabrication.” US warns China of additional sanctions for 'flagrantly violating' Hong Kong's autonomy The United States on Wednesday warned of additional sanctions against China, which it said "flagrantly violated" Hong Kong's autonomy after the ousting of four pro-democracy lawmakers. Joe Biden makes first White House appointment, names Klain as Chief of Staff US President-elect Joe Biden on Wednesday announced that his longtime aide Ron Klain will be his White House Chief of Staff, thereby declaring his first White House personnel.

Morning news brief: US warns China, Biden picks chief of staff and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-vows-to-unite-america-in-first-address-as-us-president-elect-341540">Biden vows to unite America in first address as US president-elect</a></p>

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<p>"Folks, the people of this nation have spoken. They've delivered us a clear victory, a convincing victory," Joe Biden said.</p>

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<p>Trump's campaign team said federal civil rights case will be filed in either Philadelphia or Pittsburgh.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/honk-and-clap-president-elect-joe-biden-holds-drive-in-victory-celebrations-341553">Honk and clap: President-elect Joe Biden holds drive-in victory celebrations</a></p>

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<p>The Democrat candidate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris defeated Donald Trump and Mike Pence to become the new President and Vice President of the US. Here's how the first address to the nation looked like.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/storm-eta-death-tolls-rise-in-mexico-honduras-341567">Storm Eta death tolls rise in Mexico, Honduras</a></p>

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<p>Authorities in Honduras said flooding in the north and northwest caused by torrential downpours had now left 23 people dead after another 10 people lost their lives on Friday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-election-2020-update-kamala-harris-delivers-victory-speech-america-elects-its-first-women-vp-341559">Kamala Harris delivers victory speech; America elects its First Women VP</a></p>

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Biden vows to unite America in first address as US president-elect "Folks, the people of this nation have spoken. They've delivered us a clear victory, a convincing victory," Joe Biden said.

Biden vows to unite America in first address as US president-elect "Folks, the people of this nation have spoken. They've delivered us a clear victory, a convincing victory," Joe Biden said. 'Networks don't decide elections, courts do': Trump's team refuses to concede Trump's campaign team said federal civil rights case will be filed in either Philadelphia or Pittsburgh. Honk and clap: President-elect Joe Biden holds drive-in victory celebrations The Democrat candidate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris defeated Donald Trump and Mike Pence to become the new President and Vice President of the US. Here's how the first address to the nation looked like. Storm Eta death tolls rise in Mexico, Honduras Authorities in Honduras said flooding in the north and northwest caused by torrential downpours had now left 23 people dead after another 10 people lost their lives on Friday. Kamala Harris delivers victory speech; America elects its First Women VP ×

Morning news brief: Joe Biden becomes President-elect, Kamala Harris creates history and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-2020-result-live-updates-biden-still-likely-to-address-the-nation-341275">US election 2020 result LIVE updates: Biden still likely to address the nation</a></p>

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<p>Joe Biden and Donald Trump are still awaiting results of the US election 2020 with Biden gaining lead in Pennsylvania. Votes will be recounted in the state of Georgia. Read on to know more updates through our <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-2020-result-live-updates-biden-still-likely-to-address-the-nation-341275">live blog.</a></p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/guatemalan-mudslides-push-storm-eta-death-toll-above-100-341293">Guatemalan mudslides push storm Eta death toll above 100</a></p>

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<p>Many of the dead were buried in their homes in the remote village of Queja in the central region of Alta Verapaz, where around 150 houses were swallowed by mudslides.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-2020-two-men-charged-with-fun-offence-near-philadelphia-voting-centre-341296" hreflang="en">Two men charged with fun offence near Philadelphia voting centre</a></p>

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<p>The two were arrested on Thursday night and were charged a day later, the city's district attorney's office. It has been reported that the two accused have assoiations with the pro-Trump conspiracy group QAnon.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/un-aviation-agency-asks-iran-to-expedite-investigation-of-downed-jet-341288">UN aviation agency asks Iran to expedite investigation of downed jet</a></p>

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<p>The International Civil Aviation Organisation said members of its 36-nation council issued the call, nearly 10 months after a Ukraine International Airlines flight was shot down by an Iranian ground-to-air missile, killing 176 people.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/gravitas-murder-in-the-name-of-blasphemy-340943">Pakistan:&nbsp;Murder in the name of Blasphemy</a></p>

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US election 2020 result LIVE updates: Biden still likely to address the nation Joe Biden and Donald Trump are still awaiting results of the US election 2020 with Biden gaining lead in Pennsylvania.

US election 2020 result LIVE updates: Biden still likely to address the nation Joe Biden and Donald Trump are still awaiting results of the US election 2020 with Biden gaining lead in Pennsylvania. Votes will be recounted in the state of Georgia. Read on to know more updates through our live blog. Guatemalan mudslides push storm Eta death toll above 100 Many of the dead were buried in their homes in the remote village of Queja in the central region of Alta Verapaz, where around 150 houses were swallowed by mudslides. Two men charged with fun offence near Philadelphia voting centre The two were arrested on Thursday night and were charged a day later, the city's district attorney's office. It has been reported that the two accused have assoiations with the pro-Trump conspiracy group QAnon. UN aviation agency asks Iran to expedite investigation of downed jet The International Civil Aviation Organisation said members of its 36-nation council issued the call, nearly 10 months after a Ukraine International Airlines flight was shot down by an Iranian ground-to-air missile, killing 176 people. Pakistan: Murder in the name of Blasphemy ×

Morning news brief: Joe Biden inches closer to victory, Guatemalan mudslides and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-results-2020-trump-campaign-loses-legal-fights-in-georgia-and-michigan-340960" hreflang="en">US Election results 2020: Trump campaign loses legal fights in Georgia and Michigan</a></p>

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<p>While Donald Trump is trying his best to get the judges to rule in his favour, Joe Biden has accepted his win and is urging people to 'keep the faith, folks'.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/with-a-record-of-over-120000-covid-19-cases-us-sets-another-grim-milestone-340964">With a record of over 120,000 Covid-19 cases, US sets another grim milestone</a></p>

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<p>At least 123,085 new Covid-19 infections were confirmed between 8:30 pm Wednesday and 8:30 pm Thursday.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/former-mexican-defence-minister-pleads-not-guilty-to-us-drug-charges-340956">Former Mexican defence minister pleads not guilty to US drug charges</a></p>

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<p>Salvador Cienfuegos is accused of conspiring to produce and distribute "thousands of kilograms" of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana in the US between December 2015 and February 2017.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eta-wreaks-devastation-in-central-america-kills-50-in-gautemala-340953">Eta wreaks devastation in Central America, kills 50 in Gautemala</a></p>

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<p>Hurricane Eta unleashed torrential rains and catastrophic flooding on Central America, with fatalities sharply up on Thursday as streets turned into rivers and dozens more were feared to be buried in their homes by mudslides.</p>

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US Election results 2020: Trump campaign loses legal fights in Georgia and Michigan While Donald Trump is trying his best to get the judges to rule in his favour, Joe Biden has accepted his win and is urging people to 'keep the faith, folks'.

US Election results 2020: Trump campaign loses legal fights in Georgia and Michigan While Donald Trump is trying his best to get the judges to rule in his favour, Joe Biden has accepted his win and is urging people to 'keep the faith, folks'. With a record of over 120,000 Covid-19 cases, US sets another grim milestone At least 123,085 new Covid-19 infections were confirmed between 8:30 pm Wednesday and 8:30 pm Thursday. Former Mexican defence minister pleads not guilty to US drug charges Salvador Cienfuegos is accused of conspiring to produce and distribute "thousands of kilograms" of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and marijuana in the US between December 2015 and February 2017. Eta wreaks devastation in Central America, kills 50 in Gautemala Hurricane Eta unleashed torrential rains and catastrophic flooding on Central America, with fatalities sharply up on Thursday as streets turned into rivers and dozens more were feared to be buried in their homes by mudslides. A civil war is brewing in Ethiopia ×

Morning news brief: Trump family wants 'war' on elections, possible civil war in Ethiopia and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-registers-highest-covid-19-cases-in-24-hours-amid-elections-340645">US registers highest COVID-19 cases in 24 hours amid elections</a></p>

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<p>The United States has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the world with over 9.4 million along with more than 233, 650 deaths.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-result-2020-trumps-campaign-files-lawsuit-in-georgia-asking-to-pause-vote-count-340622">US Election result 2020: Trump's campaign files lawsuit in Georgia asking to pause vote count</a></p>

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<p>The President wants the justice system to intervene in a pending US Supreme Court case that has yet to decide whether or not the mail-in votes received after the election day should be counted or not.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/as-trump-demands-vote-count-to-stop-in-battleground-states-counteveryvote-trends-340625">As Trump demands vote count to stop in battleground states, #CountEveryVote trends</a></p>

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<p>While Republican leaders and Trump administration called on the urgency of vote counting, #CountEveryVote began trending on social media.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/us-breaking-news1-woman-3-men-injured-in-stabbing-incident-in-washington-dc-340635">US: 1 woman, 3 men injured in stabbing incident in Washington D.C</a></p>

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US registers highest COVID-19 cases in 24 hours amid elections The United States has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the world with over 9.4 million along with more than 233, 650 deaths.

US registers highest COVID-19 cases in 24 hours amid elections The United States has the highest number of coronavirus cases in the world with over 9.4 million along with more than 233, 650 deaths. US Election result 2020: Trump's campaign files lawsuit in Georgia asking to pause vote count The President wants the justice system to intervene in a pending US Supreme Court case that has yet to decide whether or not the mail-in votes received after the election day should be counted or not. As Trump demands vote count to stop in battleground states, #CountEveryVote trends While Republican leaders and Trump administration called on the urgency of vote counting, #CountEveryVote began trending on social media. US: 1 woman, 3 men injured in stabbing incident in Washington D.C × U.S. Elections: The Takeaways so far ×

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<p>The man was identified by Seoul only as a North Korean male, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>When Trump was asked whether he would speak once the polling concludes, he said: 'Well I may, we're going to have to see'.</p>

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LIVE updates: US media projects Biden at 126 electoral votes, Trump at 89LIVE updates: US media projects Biden at 126 electoral votes, Trump at 89 Follow WION's live coverage of the US Election 2020 as the two leaders, Donald and Joe Biden, fight against each other to secure majority in key states.

LIVE updates: US media projects Biden at 126 electoral votes, Trump at 89LIVE updates: US media projects Biden at 126 electoral votes, Trump at 89 Follow WION's live coverage of the US Election 2020 as the two leaders, Donald and Joe Biden, fight against each other to secure majority in key states. WION is bringing ground reports and live coverage with the fastest updates on the US election results. South Korean military captures North Korean crossing border The man was identified by Seoul only as a North Korean male, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement. Donald Trump cuts guest list of White House party, says he may address the nation When Trump was asked whether he would speak once the polling concludes, he said: 'Well I may, we're going to have to see'. Agencies: Joe Biden wins New Jersey & Delaware | U.S. ELECTION 2020 × Kamala Harris greets supporters on polling day | US Presidential Election 2020 ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vienna-shooting-atleast-3-dead-15-injured-after-gunmen-open-fire-339973">Vienna shooting: Atleast 2 dead, 15 injured after gunmen open fire</a></p>

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<p>As of now, 15 people, including a police officer, have been hospitalised, with seven suffering serious injuries.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-election-2020-twitter-again-labels-donald-trumps-tweet-calls-it-disputed-339979">Twitter labels Donald Trump's tweet again, calls it 'disputed'</a></p>

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<p>Trump took to Twitter to criticise apex court's decision for allowing the state of Pennsylvania for counting mailed ballots three days post the presidential election, calling it 'dangerous' and warning it would trigger 'violence' .</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/more-than-95-million-voters-cast-early-ballots-on-eve-of-us-election-2020-339969">More than 95 million voters cast early ballots on eve of US election 2020</a></p>

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<p>The record-breaking number is about 69 per cent of the 2016 total turnout in which Donald Trump contested against Hillary Clinton.</p>

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<p>Both campaigns insist they have a pathway to victory, though Biden’s options for winning the required 270 Electoral College votes are more plentiful.</p>

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Vienna shooting: Atleast 2 dead, 15 injured after gunmen open fire As of now, 15 people, including a police officer, have been hospitalised, with seven suffering serious injuries.

Vienna shooting: Atleast 2 dead, 15 injured after gunmen open fire As of now, 15 people, including a police officer, have been hospitalised, with seven suffering serious injuries. Twitter labels Donald Trump's tweet again, calls it 'disputed' Trump took to Twitter to criticise apex court's decision for allowing the state of Pennsylvania for counting mailed ballots three days post the presidential election, calling it 'dangerous' and warning it would trigger 'violence' . More than 95 million voters cast early ballots on eve of US election 2020 The record-breaking number is about 69 per cent of the 2016 total turnout in which Donald Trump contested against Hillary Clinton. US election 2020: Donald Trump dismisses 'fake' polls, Joe Biden urges Americans to end 'chaos' Both campaigns insist they have a pathway to victory, though Biden’s options for winning the required 270 Electoral College votes are more plentiful. Gravitas: How Pak extremists 'brainwash' minority girls ×

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/will-not-give-up-cartoons-teens-charged-over-teachers-beheading-in-france-336999">'Will not give up cartoons': Teens charged over teacher's beheading in France</a></p>

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<p>According to the prosecutor, the killer had offered students in school around $350 to $415 to identify the teacher.</p>

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<p>Obama, who governed for two terms and remains one of the most popular figures in the Democratic Party, blasted Trump for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic</p>

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<p>According to reports, Francis, when he was the archbishop of Buenos Aires, had opposed legislation to approve same-sex marriages but had supported legal protection for the rights of gay couples.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-russia-obtained-voter-registration-information-says-us-intelligence-director-john-ratcliffe-337000">Iran, Russia obtained voter registration information, says US intelligence director John Ratcliffe</a></p>

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<p>FBI Director Christopher Wray who was present with Ratcliffe asserted that US election systems was&nbsp;"safe" and "resilient".</p>

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'Will not give up cartoons': Teens charged over teacher's beheading in France According to the prosecutor, the killer had offered students in school around $350 to $415 to identify the teacher.

'Will not give up cartoons': Teens charged over teacher's beheading in France According to the prosecutor, the killer had offered students in school around $350 to $415 to identify the teacher. Barack Obama blasts Donald Trump in first US elections rally for Joe Biden Obama, who governed for two terms and remains one of the most popular figures in the Democratic Party, blasted Trump for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic Pope Francis backs civil union laws for same-sex couples According to reports, Francis, when he was the archbishop of Buenos Aires, had opposed legislation to approve same-sex marriages but had supported legal protection for the rights of gay couples. Iran, Russia obtained voter registration information, says US intelligence director John Ratcliffe FBI Director Christopher Wray who was present with Ratcliffe asserted that US election systems was "safe" and "resilient". Watch: Gravitas: Were 9 South Koreans killed by a flu vaccine shot?

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

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

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-still-infectious-returns-to-white-house-removes-mask-despite-having-covid-332785"><strong>Trump, still infectious, returns to White House; removes mask despite having Covid</strong></a><br />
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<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/coronavirus-may-increase-child-mortality-in-developing-countries-by-45-per-cent-world-bank-332786">Coronavirus may increase child mortality in developing countries by 45 per cent: World Bank</a></strong><br />
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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/computer-anti-virus-creator-john-mcafee-arrested-in-spain-on-us-tax-evasion-charges-332789"><strong>Computer anti-virus creator John McAfee arrested in Spain on US tax evasion charges</strong></a><br />
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<p>John David McAfee, creator of the eponymous anti-virus software has been indicted on charges of tax evasion by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). He has been arrested in Spain and is awaiting extradition.</p>

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Trump, still infectious, returns to White House; removes mask despite having Covid US President Trump on Tuesday returned to the White House after being discharged from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland.

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

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

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

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/suspicious-backpack-reported-near-trumps-hospital-332343">Suspicious backpack reported near Trump's hospital</a></p>

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<p>The police department reported that the incident was reported around 7:55 pm on Saturday night and the officials cleared the area by 9:30 pm.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/world-living-in-shadow-of-nuclear-catastrophe-says-un-chief-calls-for-disarmament-332341">World living in 'shadow of nuclear catastrophe', says UN chief; calls for disarmament</a></p>

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<p>UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cautioned on October 2 that the world is living “in the shadow of nuclear catastrophe" with tensions among nuclear powers.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-not-yet-out-of-woods-completes-second-dose-of-remdesivir-doctor-332342">Trump 'not yet out of woods'; completes second dose of Remdesivir: Doctor</a></p>

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<p>Conley has assured that Trump has been fever-free and is not on any oxygen supplement as his saturation levels stayed between 96 and 98 per cent all day.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-continues-protesting-against-netanyahus-coronavirus-restrictions-332340">Israel continues protesting against Netanyahu's coronavirus restrictions</a></p>

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<p>Israelis are continuing anti-lockdown protests and are opposing the way the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has handled the pandemic.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/the-west-asia-post-two-years-on-khashoggi-murder-unresolved-332335">The West Asia Post: Two years on, Khashoggi murder unresolved</a></p>

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Suspicious backpack reported near Trump's hospital The police department reported that the incident was reported around 7:55 pm on Saturday night and the officials cleared the area by 9:30 pm.

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

Morning news brief: UN calls for disarmament, Trump's health progress and more

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-airlifted-to-military-hospital-for-covid-treatment-releases-video-message-332132">Trump airlifted to military hospital for COVID treatment; releases video message</a></p>

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<p>Trump will be staying at the hospital for the "next few days" and will undergo treatment for COVID-19, the White House reported.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/canada-to-investigate-use-of-its-tech-in-armenia-azerbaijan-clash-332133">Canada to investigate use of its tech in Armenia-Azerbaijan clash</a></p>

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<p>Earlier in October 2019, Canada had announced a freeze on issuing of export permits of military shipments to Turkey.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mexico-deploys-military-to-block-migrant-caravan-blames-us-election-332138">Mexico deploys military to block migrant caravan; blames US election</a></p>

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<p>'It seems very strange to us. It's very strange that this caravan leaves on the eve of the election in the United States,' the Mexican President said.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/wh-coronavirus-protocol-not-likely-to-change-despite-trump-testing-positive-332137">WH coronavirus protocol not likely to change despite Trump testing positive</a></p>

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<p>Reports say masks will still not be mandatory at the White House, describing them as "a personal choice". And this is despite overwhelming evidence that they help to stop the spread.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-quarantine-for-us-vice-president-pence-next-in-line-to-trump-332140"><strong>No quarantine for US Vice-President Pence, next in line to Trump</strong></a></p>

<p>US President Donald Trump's testing positive for the coronavirus has cast a spotlight on Vice-President Mike Pence.</p>

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Trump airlifted to military hospital for COVID treatment; releases video message Trump will be staying at the hospital for the "next few days" and will undergo treatment for COVID-19, the White House reported.

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

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

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-undergoes-covid-test-after-close-aide-hope-hicks-tests-positive-for-covid-19-331850">Donald Trump undergoes COVID test after close aide Hope Hicks tests positive for COVID-19</a></p>

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<p>Hicks was also seen aboard the Marine One along with Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, Dan Scavino and Nicholas Luna.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/armenia-azerbaijan-clashes-rage-as-macron-denounces-jihadist-deployment-331858">Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes rage as Macron denounces 'jihadist' deployment</a></p>

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<p>The West and Moscow renewed calls to halt several days of fighting over the disputed Nagorny Karabakh region that has left more than 130 dead and threatened to draw in regional powers Turkey and Russia.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-judge-blocks-trumps-h-1b-visa-ban-331848">US judge blocks Trump's H-1B visa ban</a></p>

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<p>The ruling places an immediate hold on a series of visa restrictions that prevent manufacturers from filling crucial, hard-to-fill jobs to support economic recovery, growth and innovation when most needed.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eu-imposes-sanctions-on-belarus-lukashenko-not-on-the-list-331862">EU imposes sanctions on Belarus; Lukashenko not on the list</a></p>

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<p>The EU came to a decision on Friday after Cyprus dropped its opposition over demands that the bloc also punish Turkey for tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/wion-exclusive-former-cia-director-leon-panetta-the-man-who-got-osama-bin-laden-331844">WION Exclusive: Former CIA Director Leon Panetta, the man who got Osama Bin Laden</a></p>

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Donald Trump undergoes COVID test after close aide Hope Hicks tests positive for COVID-19 Hicks was also seen aboard the Marine One along with Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, Dan Scavino and Nicholas Luna.

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

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